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

  • Thai Fish Cakes $9.50
    • Fish patties with Thai herbs served with sweet cucumber sauce. Very popular in Thailand
  • Pork, Chicken or Beef $3.00
  • Chicken Yellow Curry $18.50
    • The mildest yellow curry with tender chicken pieces with potato and onion
  • Chicken Satays $9.50
    • Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
  • Toong Thong (Golden Money Bags) $9.50
    • Wrapped with mix of prawn, chicken and Thai herbs served with a sweet-sour dipping sauce
  • Yum Thai (Vegetarian Salad) $16.50
    • Fresh vegetables with peanut sauce and mayonnaise, topped with boiled eggs and deep fried tofu
  • Pad See-Eiw $16.50
    • Combination of your choice Chicken, Beef or Pork prepared with stir fried flat noodle, dark soy sauce and seasonal vegetables in chef's secret recipe
  • Oyster Sauce $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables
  • Aloo Mutter $12.00
    • Potatoes and green peas cooked in tomato, onion and ginger sauce, flavoured with ground spices
  • Potato Pakoras $5.00
    • Potato slices battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour & deep fried
  • Bhuna Chicken / Bhuna Lamb $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces /diced lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions, mango chutney and spices
  • Chilli Chicken $14.90
    • Tender chicken pieces battered and fried, then cooked with diced capsicum, onion, coriander, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices
  • Biryani (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Vegetable) $14.90
    • A delightful combination of basmati rice cooked with exotic spices and tender cubes of chicken/lamb /beef/vegetables
  • Tandoori Platter $15.00
    • Consists of 2 Vege Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Chicken tikka,2 Lamb Seekh kebab and served with chef's special salad
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Egg, Vegetable) $11.00
    • A stir fry with chicken/egg / mixed vegetables, rice, soy sauce and veggies (peas, corn, capsicum)
  • Vegetable Korma $13.90
    • An assortment of fresh vegetables deliciously cooked in a cream and cashew based sauce
  • Tom yum kha gai (chicken with coconut milk) $11.90
  • kao pad $12.90
    • Fried rice with meat of your choice and vegetables
  • Oyster sauce with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Pork spare ribs $10.90
    • 6 Pieces of grilled marinated pork ribs
  • Peanut sauce with mea and vegetable rice $12.90
  • Tom yum goong (prawns) $12.90
  • Additional of $2.00 for all seafood meals
  • Pad krathium rad kao $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with garlic with rice (no vegetables)
  • Malai Kofta $12.00
  • Saagh Ghost $12.00
  • Decadent Chocolate Cake $10.50
  • Vegetable Pulao $8.50
  • Raita $3.50
  • Pistachio Kulfi $6.50
  • Goat Biryani $15.90
  • Lamb $9.50
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Extra Large $42
    • Club sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment. (For approx. 8 people)
  • -31 $11.20 pp
  • Includes: Butter Sachets
  • Small platter $38
    • 22 pieces
  • Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
    • 32 pieces
  • Large Platter $42
    • Club sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins. (For approx. 8 people)
  • -11 $9.00 pp
  • Small Platter $24.50
    • 24 pieces
  • Akaroa Salmon $33.00
    • Horseradish ricotta, pickled radish, rhubarb
  • Vegetable Terrine $14.00
    • Cashew cheese, coriander, peanut
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Pappardelle $25.50
    • Prawn, chorizo, cherry tomato, parsley
  • Three $32.00
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • Today's Bread $16.00
    • Whipped butter, olive oil, balsamic
  • Hand Crafted Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection $12.50
    • Flavours for young and old
  • Muffins, scones & cinnamon pinwheels $4.50
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Fish Cakes $18.00
    • Green Salad & smoked paprika aioli
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Toasted Granola (P) $12.00
  • Crepes
  • Toasted Croissant $5.50
  • Toast of Fruit Toas $5.00
    • Choice of spreads
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • sliced french stick, garlic butter, garlic aioli
  • Seafood Chowder $10.50 small / $15.00
    • fresh south island seafood, saffron infused creamy seafood base
  • Sautéed Button Mushrooms $7.00
  • - or individually - moeraki blue $5.00
  • Hawaiian $16 medium / $22 large
    • ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese
  • Chef's Special POA
  • Goats Cheese Terrine $17.00
    • sliced potato and spinach, beetroot puree
  • Lamb Shank $37.00
    • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb shank, roasted root vegetables, mint glazed potatoes, red wine jus
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTERS (4) $21.50
    • Texas caviar, avocado purée, micro greens(GFO)
  • SPICY CRAB & PIMENTO CHEESE DIP $12.00
    • WITH PRETZEL BREAD TOASTS
  • ADD AN EXTRA SLIDER FOR $5.00
  • TEXAS CAVIAR (BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD)(GF), (V $9.00
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • GRILLED SIRLOIN, PICKLED PEACH, TABASCO COFFEE MAYO, WATERCRESS
  • WARM PRETZEL BREAD LOAF $10.00
    • WITH CHILI-SPIKED GARLIC BUTTER(V)
  • DEVILLED EGGS (4) $9.50
    • TOPPED WITH POPCORN SHRIMP, HOUSEMADE PICKLE, AND CHIVES
  • Roast tomato $3.00
  • Crumbed potato balls $2.00
  • Roast field mushrooms $4.00
  • Pigsy $24.00
    • Pork belly slices, streaky bacon rashers, ham, grilled pineapple, cheese & bourbon bbq sauce
  • Tempura battered fish & chips served with a garden salad, tartare & lemon $25.00
  • The Abu $16.00
    • Pulled pork burger with sweet & sour pickles, GM coleslaw & bourbon barbeque sauce served with monkey tail fries
  • The Mighty Joe Young $23.00
    • With belly bacon rashers, roast field mushrooms, grilled cheese sausage, roast tomato & hash browns served with eggs any style on toast
  • The Vine Swinger $16.00
    • Black bean, corn & jalapeno soft shell tacos with cos lettuce, guacamole & sour cream served with monkey tail fries
  • Mushrooms $5.50
  • T-Bone Steak $24.00
    • A 300gm T-bone steak with chips, Two Eggs and Garlic Butter
  • Children’s Menus are available behind the counter
  • Lamb shanks – Half or Full(GF) $22.00/ $34.00
    • Tender slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with a Delicious Red Currant Jous, served with Mashed Potato
  • Our Dessert Board offers todays selection of sweet indulgence
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod – Half or Full (GF) $19.50/ $29.00
    • Blue Cod Fillet in a Crunchy Beer Batter served with Salad, Chips, Tartare Sauce & a Lemon Wedge
  • Onion Rings $5.50
  • Please place your order at the counter
  • Cashew Burfi $3.00
  • Jeera Fried Rice $2.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with onion & cumin seeds.
  • Fish Curry M $10.00 / F $17.00
    • Fish pieces in a cooked in mild curry seasoned with dried fenugreek
  • Vegetable/Lamb Samosa $4.90
    • Crispy pastry parcels filled with diced potatoes, peas or lamb mince and then deep fried in oil. Two samosas per portion
  • -with fries $7.00
  • Palik Paneer M $8.00 / F $14.00
    • Paneer( homemade cottage cheese) cooked with spinach sauteed with onion, ginger, garam masala and fresh green chilli.
  • Chicken/ Beef Fried Rice $4.50
    • Chinese style fried irice, fried in butter, soy sauce, and secret spice.
  • Plain Rice $2.00
    • Basmati steamed rice
  • Half & half – add $2.00
  • Caesar Salad $24.00
    • Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
  • Akaroa Salmon $28.00
    • With herb crushed potatoes, watercress & horseradish aioli
  • Brewer’s Platter: Hummus, calamari, pakoras, sausage, olives, smoked cheese, crackers & flatbread Small (serves 2) / Large (serves 4) $30.00/ $55.00
  • Soup of the day with fresh bread & butter $15.50
  • Wood roasted portobello mushrooms with garlic, herbs & crème fraîche $6.50
  • Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
  • Horotane $24.00
    • Olive oil base, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
  • CHICKEN AND TUNA (6 pc/ 8 pc) $6.00/$7.50
  • SALMON BOWL
    • shredded cabbage, cucumber, avocado, hot chilli or mayonnaise
  • VEGETARIAN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • CHILLI PORK BOWL $11.50
  • FRESH SALMON NIGIRI $9.00
  • FRESH SALMON BOWL $12.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN ON RICE (regular/large) $5.50/$8.00
  • MISO SOUP 2.50
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