The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar in Christchurch Menu

DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Eton Mess - Vanilla mousse, crushed meringue and mixed berries $11.90
  • Cheesecake - Ask your friendly server for today's cheesecake flavour and with cream or yoghurt $11.90
  • Ice Cream Sundae Stack - Chocolate macadamia ice cream, Swiss meringue, praline and butterscotch sauce $10.90
  • Lemon Baked Alaska - Double sponge, vanilla bean ice cream, French meringue and lemon curd $12.90
  • Brandy Wafer Panier - Sliced banana, caramel sauce, Chantilly cream and chocolate shavings $11.90
  • Molten Chocolate Fondant - Chocolate ganache, chocolate wafer, chocolate ice cream and Chantilly cream $12.90
BREAD BREAD
  • Bread Plait Trio plait with garlic butter, hummus and Vicar's pesto. For 2 $10.90 / For 4 $16.90
  • FLAT BREADS -
  • Tomato, mozzarella and basil $8.90
  • Sweet chilli, mozzarella and cream cheese $8.90
  • Pine nut, pesto and parmesan $8.90
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Soup of the Day (GF*) With toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $15.90
  • Smoked Fish Chowder (GF*) With toasted ciabatta. $13.90 / Main $17.90
  • Mussels (GF*) Green lipped mussels sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce, with toasted ciabatta. $10.90 / Main $18.90
  • Mini Chicken Drums (GF) With a chilli jam, kaffir lime and ginger sauce. $12.90
  • Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90
  • Salt and pepper squid (GF) Seasoned calamari with a lime, chilli and coriander sauce. $11.90
  • Vegetable Pakoras (GF) Onion and cauliflower deep fried in a cumin, coriander and spiced chana batter, with riata. $10.90
  • Salmon Bellini Cold smoked Akaroa salmon, house made mini bellini, hot smoked salmon mousse, rocket oil and watercress. $13.90
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Berry Waffles House made Belgian waffles with berry compote, vanilla syrup and whipped cream. $16.90
  • Eggs Florentine (GF*) Local free range eggs and wilted baby spinach on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
  • Eggs Royale (GF*) Local free range eggs and cold smoked Akaroa salmon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $19.90
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) Local free range eggs and crispy bacon on toasted ciabatta, topped with our special recipe house made hollandaise. $16.90
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF*) Local free range eggs done any style on a toasted split bagel, with crispy bacon and house made tomato relish. $14.90
  • Toasted Granola Toasted granola, berry compote, vanilla syrup and natural yoghurt. $14.90
  • Brioche French Toast Moreish cinnamon and cream battered brioche slices with crispy bacon and banana, drizzled with maple syrup. $17.90
  • Vicar's Grill (GF*) The best big breakfast in town! Local free range eggs cooked any style, gluten free pork sausage, crispy bacon, herb roasted field mushrooms, smoked tomato, house made potato rosti $21.90
BREAKFAST SIDES BREAKFAST SIDES
  • Crispy bacon $5.90
  • Mushrooms $4.90
  • Gluten free pork sausage $4.90
  • House made potato rosti $4.90
  • Free range egg $1.50
  • Smoked tomato $1.50
SALADS SALADS
  • Lamb Salad (GF) Twice cooked Canterbury lamb shoulder with honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli and drizzled with a fresh mi $23.90
  • Chicken Cous Cous Salad Winter roast vegetables, mixed leaves, cous cous, honey mustard vinaigrette, chargrilled chicken, tzatiki and cucumber ribbons $24.90
  • Caesar Salad (GF*) Baby cos, crispy bacon, anchovy fillets, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a free range poached egg / Add chargrilled chicken $5.00 $18.90
  • Honey Roasted Vegetable Salad (GF) Honey roasted winter root vegetables, baby beets, tomatoes, cucumber and mesclun bound in a roasted garlic aioli. $19.90
MAINS MAINS
  • Akaroa Salmon (GF) Smoked Akaroa salmon on house made potato rosti stack with a tomato, avocado and capsicum salsa. $25.90
  • Smoked Warehou Fishcakes Fresh, locally caught, house smoked warehou fishcakes with broccoli slaw and a mild horseradish mayonnaise. $19.90
  • Mac Saint Jac' Macaroni pasta, streaky bacon and queen scallops bound in our secret recipe cheese sauce and topped with bread crumb sprinkle. $19.90
FAVOURITES FAVOURITES
  • Fish and Chips Panko crumbled blue cod with house made tartare sauce, shoestring fries, lemon wedges and petit salad garnish. $24.90
  • Open Chicken Sandwich (GF*) House smoked chicken breast, mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, crispy bacon, aioli and house made tomato relish on toasted ciabatta, with shoestring fries. $23.90
  • Steak Burger (GF*) Marinated premium Wakanui flank steak, mixed leaves, roast field mushrooms, smoked cheddar cheese, onion jam, aioli and hickory smoked BBQ sauce in a toasted sourdough bap, with sea $24.90
PLATTERS PLATTERS
  • Antipasto Mild salami, champagne ham, cold smoked sliced salmon, sun dried tomatoes, chargrilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables, brie and olives, with crusty bread, hummus and sun dried tomato pes $49.90
  • Tasting Platter (For 2) A sample selection of our hot entrees. Arancini, mini chicken drums, vegetable pakora and calamari, with sweet chilli flatbread, hickory smoked BBQ sauce and house made aioli. $26.90
SIDES SIDES
  • - Medium / Large
  • Seasoned wedges $6.90 / $9.90
  • Shoestring fries $5.90 / $8.90
  • Crispy onion rings $6.90 / $9.90
  • Mac and cheese - / $7.90
  • Side salad - / $6.90

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
  • Fire grilled flank steak, tomato, peppers, black olive salsa $8
  • Pulled pork, fire grilled pineapple, charred spring onion crema $8
  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
  • Juice $5
    • Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit, Apple, Tomato
  • Choose one from each section $13
    • Drinks: Water / Milk / OJ / Coke / Lemonade, Food: Corn chip with hand hacked guacamole / Fire grilled flank steak / Mexicano’s fried chicken / Cumin battered fish, Dessert: Popcorn sundae
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Prawn Malabari $18.90
    • Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
  • Butlers Banquet $30.00 per person
    • Poppadoms - Dips, Bhajees - Any 4 curries, Naan and garlic naan
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
    • Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Chip 1/2 scoop
  • Cheese $4.90
  • Super steak $7.20
  • Blue Cod M $6.5 / L $7.5
  • Spring roll
  • Plain $4.20
  • Tarakihl $4.50
  • Chicken $5.50
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Please ask about our daily baking including muffins, GF friands, cinnamon scrolls and cheese scones
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Soysage or Soy 'Ham' Omelette $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Braised Stewed Roast with Bean Sprout $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Hotplate Tomyum Crispy Rolls with Cashew Nuts and Veggy $15 Reg / $22.50 Lge
  • Stir Fry Rice Vermicelli $11 Reg / $16.50 Lge
  • Tomyum Ramen Soup $10 Reg / $15 Lge
  • Hotplate Sesame Ginger Delight $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Sliced lean bean curd with ginger and sesame oil on steamy hotplate
  • Fried Rice with Omelette $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
  • Hotplate Sweet and Sour Chop $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Crispy Mienjin with diced pineapple, cucumber sauce and cashew nuts on hotplate
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Cajun dusted chicken fillet, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, aioli sauce with salad greens in a toasted brioche bun served with a side of golden fries.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, with mushrooms, onion rings, tomato, smoky BBQ sauce, aioli sauce and salad greens on toasted Focaccia served with a side of golden fries.
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
    • Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Chicken strip marinated in tandoori spiced then grilled and tossed through seasonal salad greens with a vinaigrette dressing.
  • Vege Nachos $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes with chilli beans on crispy corn chips, grilled with cheese & topped with salsa and sour cream.
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad $22.50
    • Grilled salmon fillet on top of baby potatoes, green beans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, baby spinach and boiled egg mixed with mayonnaise.
  • Kumara Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Salmon $6.00
  • RodCod $4.00
  • Fish $5.00
  • Hoki $3.00
  • Chicken Satay $5.50
  • Salmon $6.00
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Oven Baked Salmon $26.50
    • Served with creamy kumara mash, sauteed spinach, candied baby carrots and Bearnaise sauce
  • Tomatoes $5.00
  • Creamed Mushrooms $21.50
    • On toasted brioche with fresh rocket, tomato and poached egg
  • Warm Lamb Fillet Salad $26.50
    • With herb roasted pumpkin, caramelised walnuts, feta, red onion and rocket with a mint & honey dressing
  • BLT Bagel $19.00
    • With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
  • Toasties $11.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato; or Spinach, mushroom and caramelised onion; or Chicken, cranberry and brie; Served on house-made vienna or multigrain bread
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • See the blackboard or ask your server for details
  • Plain Basmati Rice $2.40
  • Sprite $3.40
  • Curry Options
  • Tea - English breakfast $3.90
  • Daal Aloo $12.90
    • A combination of spiced potato & Yellow lentils serve together to give you a unique & healthy taste.
  • Rezala (chicken or lamb or beef or pork) $10.40
    • Meat cooked with onion, spices, capsicum and fresh homemade yoghurt.
  • Nobanno salad $9.90
  • Papadom (each) $0.90
  • Pavlova ice cream jars $13.5
    • vanilla ice cream, raspberry & passionfruit
  • Espresso egg $16.5
    • parmesan, chive & potato scone with field mushrooms, baby spinach, poached egg & hollandaise
  • Affagato $13.5
    • fresh espresso, vanilla ice-cream & frangelico
  • Kapiti aged cheddar & Kahurangi creamy blue $16.5
    • with cornichons, poached pear & toasted breads
  • 5 spice pork belly $26.5
    • with sesame rice, bok choy, capsicum, green beans, lychee & plum sweet chili sauce
  • Espresso egg $19.5
    • add bacon/smoked salmon
  • Prawn, chorizo & green pea risotto $26.5
    • with shaved parmesan
  • Add $5
    • Potato scone, house bread, roast tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, sausages or hot smoked salmon
  • Ora King salmon pastrami $26.00
    • Cucumber and horseradish sorbet, Lemon, Gingerbread
  • Pan fried Grouper $43.00
    • Polenta, Courgette puree, Saffron Creme fraiche, Asparagus
  • Farmhouse Duck & Pork Terrine $26.00
    • Cider gel, Granny Smith apples
  • Carpaccio $24.00
    • beef fillet, lemon oil, anchovies, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Lemon Curd $16.00
    • Macaron, Pinenut tuile, Raspberry sorbet
  • Loin of 'Lovat' venison $45.00
    • Pickled red cabbage, Roasted kumara, Sautéed broccolini
  • Crème Brûlée $15.00
  • Silver Fern beef fillet $43.00
    • Agria, Braised Brisket, Parsnip crisp - Cooked to order: bleu / rare / medium-rare / medium
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Stuff Sausage $2.20
  • Lamb Pie
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Cottage pie
  • Steak, Cheese 7 Bacon
  • Steak Pie
  • Filet de Boeuf $33.80
    • with a green peppercorn sauce
  • Swiss Bratwurst $20.80
    • Roesti and salad (Pork or Veal)
  • The original Swiss Fondue $36.00 P/P
    • (minimum 2 people)
  • French Croissant/ Swiss Bread $8.50
    • with butter and jam
  • Breakfast $18.80
    • Eggs of your choice, Streaky bacon, Swiss breakfast sausages, Tomato, Toast and Cafe Latte
  • Beef Ravioli $20.80
    • in tomato sauce
  • B L T Sandwich $17.80
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
  • Pasta $22.80
    • with smoked chicken in a cream and wine sauce
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar

The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033221224

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Private Dining ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand