Sonic Bar Cafe in Canterbury Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Flat Breads $10.50
    • Fresh home-made selection with your choice of either: Sundried tomato, chilli & cheese (olives optional) / Garlic & herb (cheese option available) / Basil pesto & cheese
  • Fish + Mussel Tomato Chowder $18.00
    • A chunky fish, mussel, vegetable and tomato chowder served with a ciabatta garlic butter bread roll
  • Soup Of The Day $14.00
    • Wait staff will inform you of today’s soup served with a ciabatta garlic butter bread roll
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $16.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedges
  • Salt + Pepper Squid $15.00
    • Lightly battered salt and pepper squid pieces, served with wasabi mayonnaise and a lemon wedge
  • Marinated Prawns $16.50
    • Delicious butterflied marinated prawns cooked in a garlic, sweet chilli and tomato sauce served with a petite salad and lemon wedge
  • Honey And Soy Chicken Nibbles $14.00
    • Tasty chicken nibbles marinated and cooked in a honey and soy sauce served with a petite salad
FROM THE LAND FROM THE LAND
  • Sonic Souvlaki $17.00
    • Your choice of chicken, Lamb or Honey Roasted Kumara served on a hot pita bread with hummus, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki and chilli sauce with a side of shoestring fries
  • Warm Chicken Salad $22.00
    • Honey roasted chicken pieces served on a fresh summer green salad with mango, grapes, and cashew nuts in a house dressing
  • Bbq Bacon & Beef Burger $21.00
    • Delicious homemade burger pattie with lettuce, Bacon, tomato, red onion, BBQ sauce and mayo in a freshly toasted bun with a side of shoestring fries. Ask for cheese….
  • Canterbury T-Bone Steak $29.00
    • Succulent prime 350 gram T-bone steak served with your choice of either chilli and lime potato wedges, or creamy potato mash and stir fried vegetables with a mushroom jus or a garlic jus
  • Canterbury T-Bone Steak $36.00
    • Surf + Turf – Marinated prawns in a creamy garlic sauce
  • Creamy Mustard Chicken $27.00
    • Powdered mustard chicken breast grilled then simmered in a creamy mustard and leek sauce. Served with potato mash fresh stir fried vegetables
  • Vegetarian Linguine $18.50
    • Fresh vegetables and herbs in a tomato sauce served with a garlic ciabatta roll and topped with parmesan cheese
KIDS MEALS KIDS MEALS
  • Your choice of either, battered fish and chips, honey grilled chicken and chips or a margarita pizza $14.00
FROM THE SEA FROM THE SEA
  • Fish & Chips $19.50
    • Golden beer battered gurnard served with shoestring fries, petite salad, tartare and tomato sauce with a lemon wedge
  • Battered Fish Burger $18.50
    • Battered fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, red onion, lemon hollandaise and tartare sauce in a freshly toasted bun served with a side of shoestring fries
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $25.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedge and a crusty ciabatta roll
  • Seafood Linguine $25.00
    • Fish, prawns, mussels, calamari and pasta cooked in a delicious marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
  • Oven Baked Blue Cod $30.00
    • Oven baked blue cod cooked in butter, herb and lemon zest served with creamy potato mash, stir fried vegetables and a side of lemon hollandaise sauce
  • Seafood Platter for 2 $59.00
    • A delicious selection of fish, mussels, marinated prawns, and calamari served with a fresh green salad, dipping sauces and a basil pesto and cheese flat bread
  • Marinated Prawns $26.00
    • Delicious butterflied marinated prawns cooked in a garlic, sweet chilli and tomato sauce served with shoestring fries and a fresh green salad and garlic aioli
SIDES SIDES
  • Bowl of Shoestring fries $8.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Chilli and Lime Potato Wedges $10.00
  • Side of bread $6.00
  • Side of Mash $6.00
  • Garden Salad $9.50
THE SONIC’S FAMOUS GOURMET PIZZA’S THE SONIC’S FAMOUS GOURMET PIZZA’S
  • Pukeko Small $18.50 Lrg $25.00
    • Honey roasted kumara, feta, capsicum, red onion and silver beet on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese
  • Italian Small $18.50 Lrg $25.00
    • Pepperoni, chorizo, tomatoes, olives, and red onion on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs then topped with parmesan cheese
  • Carnivorous Small $18.50 Lrg $25.00
    • Pepperoni, chorizo, bacon, chicken, mushrooms and red onion on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a swirl of BBQ sauce
  • Tex Mex Small $18.50 Lrg $25.00
    • Pepperoni, chilli, mushrooms, bacon and capsicum on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a dollop of sour cream
  • Spicy Apricot Chicken Small $18.50 Lrg $25.00
    • Chicken, red onion, capsicum and silver beet on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a swirl of spicy apricot sauce
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Short black coffee, vanilla ice cream, and your choice of liqueur. Suggestions: - Amaretto, Baileys, Cointreau, Drambuie, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Frangelico
  • Homemade Cheesecake $16.00
    • wait staff will inform you of today’s cheesecake. Served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
  • Blackforest Gateau $16.00
    • Rich dark chocolate cake layered with a blend of black cherries and fresh cream. Served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
  • Hot Apple Pie $14.00
    • Delicious hot apple pie served with vanilla ice cream and cream
  • The Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Vanilla ice cream served with either raspberry coulis, caramel or chocolate sauce, cream and a cherry on top

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seafood chowder $10.00
    • A selection of seafood, bound in a rich creamy soup
  • Soup of the day $8.00
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays flavour
  • Corn fritters $12.00
    • Stacked and layered with steaky bacon, avocado and tomato salsa
  • Warm beef salad $12.00
    • Sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • Warm beef salad $16.00
    • sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • Market fresh fish $23.00
    • Served with wasabi mash, oriental vege and chili lime prawns, topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Chicken on focaccia $12.00
    • Lettuce, tomato and bacon topped with a pesto yoghurt dressing
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Canterbury Venison Cheek $37
    • Pumpkin Tahini, Sprouting Broccoli, Dukkah
  • Market Oysters
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
    • culture butter
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • Roasted Brussels, Leaves, Bacon, Walnut Crema $15
  • Vege Falafel $12.90
  • Moroccan Lamb $12.40
  • Chicken Tapa $7.90
  • Olives $1.50
  • Just Salads $11.90
  • Grilled Chicken $11.90
  • Grilled Vege $11.90
  • Moroccan Lamb $13.40
  • POTATO PAKORAS $4.00
    • crispy fritters of mildly spiced potatoes, served with tamarind chutney
  • PALAK PANEER $13.50
    • cottage cheese cooked with cumin seed, tomato, garlic and spinach
  • MIXED PLATTER(FOR TWO)>a combination of 2 pieces of samosas, 2 onion bhajees, 2 chicken tikka, 2 lamb kebabs and Rashmi Kebab $18.00
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $5.00
    • naan bread stuffed with nuts and sultanas
  • RAITHA $3.50
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber, carrot and ground spices
  • MALAI KOFTA $14.00
    • delicate clusters of lightly fried cottage cheese, potato and nuts served with a smooth cashew sauce
  • LAMB SAGWALA $16.00
    • tender meat pieces cooked in spinach gravy
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $10.00
    • chicken cubes marinated in spicy yoghurt, skewered and cooked in Tandoor oven(5 pieces)
  • Green Curry Spaghetti (Spaghettis gang Keaw Waan) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried spaghetti noodles with meat of choice and vegetables in green curry paste. (mild spicy) Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Pineapple Fried Rice (Khao Phad Sap-pa-rod) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Thai style fried rice with meat of choice, pineapple and vegetables. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Guay Taew Kour Gai $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried Thai rice noodles with chicken, garlic, carrot, egg, dried Chinese pickles and spring onions. Served with chilli sauce on the side.Chicken / Prawn or Seafood
  • Thai Red Curry (Phad Prik Gang Dang) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice, vegetables and bamboo shoots with red curry paste. Served with streamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Phad Thai $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir Fried rice noodles with meat of choice, carrots, spring onion, dried Chinese pickles and bean sprouts with chef’s special Phad thai sauce. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Extra cashews $2.00
  • Chilli & Basil Spaghetti (Spaghetti Phad Kee Mao) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir Fried spaghetti noodles with meat of choice, vegetables and onions with chilli and basil leaves. Served with streamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Garlic & Pepper Stir Fried (Phad Gratiam Prik Thai) $12.50 / $15.00
    • Stir fried meat of choice and vegetables with garlic and pepper sauce. served with steamed rice. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Vegetarian / Prawn or Seafood
  • Bacon $4.90
  • Steak & Onion Roll $3.20
  • Fish Bites - 1/2 dozen $6.40
  • Onion $4.60
  • Chips $3.00
  • Plain Sausages $2.60
  • Scallops - 1/2 dozen $8.40
  • Spring Roll $3.20
  • 1884 Burger $25
    • Double house patties, Double cheese, pulled pork 1884 house mayo, Crisp lettuce and sour dough bun$22   with shoestring fries
  • Silver Fern Farm Lamb Shoulder $30
    • braised in tomato, red wine and rosemary, over a medley of roasted potato, kumara, pumpkin and baby spinach
  • Vegetarian $18
    • Spinach, mushroom, capsicum and blue cheese
  • Spinach and chestnut dip $13
    • served with Lightly toasted Artisan breads
  • Six pork crackling sticks $6
    • served golden with apple sauce
  • (250g) Sirloin $32
    • of New Zealand Beef, garlic sautéed mushrooms, farmhouse fries, salad and your choice of sauce, mushroom, peppercorn, Garlic or pan jus
  • Salad $6
    • (fresh)
  • Affogado: Vanilla ice cream with double espresso and Bailey’s liqueur $12.5
  • Garlic & cheese naan $5.00
    • traditional leavened bread stuffed with cheese and sprinkling of garlic
  • Lamb makhani $18.00
    • marinated lamb pieces roasted in tandoor and cooked in creamy butter masala sauce
  • Tandoori prawn (7 pieces) $17.00
    • prawns battered in lightly spiced tandoori masala and roasted in tandoor. served with mint chutney
  • Pepper bridge vegetarian platter for two $16.00
    • vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, mix vegetable pakora, paneer pakora, wada
  • Pepper bridge mixed platter for two $23.00
    • vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, vegetable pakora, tandoori chicken quarter, chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab
  • Fish curry $18.50
    • spicy baked fish fillets are dressed up with ginger, garlic and onion sauce and tomato sauce
  • Kadai paneer $15.50
    • cottage cheese cooked with ginger-garlic curry sauce, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and onions
  • Mango chicken $17.00
    • tender diced chicken prepared with cashew gravy and simmered with mango sauce
  • Seasoned wedges with sour cream & chilli (v) $10.00
  • Turkish chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, lettuce, egg mayonnaise, brie & fries $18.50
  • Bowl of fries, with aioli (v) $7.00
  • Eggs benedict with bacon, hollandaise served on turkish bread $16.00
  • Hungarian beef sausage on potato mousseline, red onion confit $18.00
  • Chocolate tort served with ice cream $13.50
  • Classic brulee served with vanilla bean ice cream $13.00
  • Berry sobet & ice cream $12.50
  • Pressed Cheese
    • Whitestone Airedale. Harder pressed, producing a cheese with a pale golden centre. The semi-soft texture produces a full rich flavour with a strong to sharp edge that intensifies with ageing.
  • Onion jam $2.00
  • Green-Lipped Mussels $16.00
    • Steamed green-lipped mussels served in a chilli jam and coconut cream broth.
  • Washed Cheese
    • Kapiti Port Nicholson. A washed orange rind cheese with a smooth texture and mild distinctive flavour, “Trappist” style cheese
  • Blue Cheese
    • Kapiti Kikorangi. A stunning blue cheese with a rich golden curd and creamy spoonable texture marbled with dense blue veining. Mildly pungent, its flavour develops as it ages to create a smoother, more delectable taste.
  • Prawn Cocktail $16.00
    • Australian prawns served with crisp greens, avocado and finished with a classic cocktail dressing.
  • Lamb Rack $32.00
    • Herb crusted, roasted medium rare served on a truffle oil crispy potato cake with roasted garlic cream jus.
  • Pressed Cheese
    • Kapiti Riverdale Cheddar. Sharp, tangy aged cheddar with a zesty bite, crumbly consistency with some lactate crystallisation.
  • MIX PICKLE 2.50
  • GARLIC NAAN 3.50
  • MANGO CHUTNEY 2.50
  • CHICKEN NAAN 5.50
  • PESHAWARI NAAN 5.50
  • CHANA MASALA
    • Chickpeas with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coriander
  • CHEESE GARLIC NAAN 5.50
  • JEERA RICE 4.50
  • Pork $10.50
  • Steak $10.50
  • American Hot Dog $3.20
  • SUper (Ham Pattie, Bacon Egg, Cheese & Pineapple) $5.90
  • Pork Satay on steamed Rice $10.90
  • Scallop $1.70
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Combination Meat $11.50
  • Toasted Sour Dough Bread with Butters $12.00
    • Plain, anchovy and parsley butters
  • Dessert Assiette to Share $20.00
    • Creme brulee cheesecake, spotted dick, chocolate mudcake, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Chicken Tikka $25.00
    • Medium Indian curry with basmati rice, naan bread and mango chutney
  • Seafood Platter to Share $55.00
    • Salmon, crumbed prawns, scallops, fried calamari, demi tasse of crayfish bisque, mussels, ginger beer battered orange roughy, salad and toasted ciabatta
  • - Ham $17.50
  • Rustic fries, aioli $8.00
  • Crayfish Bisque $13.00
    • Nelson crayfish roasted and reduced into a flavoursome liquor then blended with cream. Served with toasted ciabatta
  • Panko crumbed prawns (5) with garlic aioli $8.00
  • Chef’s Amuse Bouche
  • Wine match package available for $20 per person
  • Slow roasted cauliflower
    • with coconut, pickled chilli, crispy shallots and coriander (V, VG, GF, DF) Wine match: Greystone Pinot Gris
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  • Celtic Pancakes $15.50
    • Delicious pancakes with maple syrup, bacon and fresh whipped cream.
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • A large tortilla wrap stuffed with salad, Moroccan seasoned chicken and Aioli, served with wedges and sour cream.
  • Whole Mushrooms $4.90
  • Ice Cream Sundae Small $6.90 Large $8.90
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of raspberry, chocolate, strawberry, passionfruit or caramel sauce and served with whipped cream.
  • Aoili $2.50
  • Extra Sour Cream $2.50
  • Bacon and Eggs $15.90
    • Tasty bacon and your choice of eggs – scrambled, fried or poached, with toasted bread.
  • Fluffy Omelette $17.90
    • A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
Sonic Bar Cafe

Sonic Bar Cafe

location

Address

West End, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033196414

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 12:00 - 23:00 Monday 12:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 12:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00 Thursday 12:00 - 23:00 Friday 12:00 - 23:00 Saturday 12:00 - 23:00
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar Food , Brew Pub , Cafe Food , Grill , Pizza , Pub Food , Seafood

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
West End, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand