Aikmans Bar & Eatery in Christchurch Menu

SNACKS SNACKS
  • Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
  • Toasted garlic bread $13.00
    • Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
  • Warm Turkish bread $13.00
    • with hummus, olive oil, smoked paprika
  • Steak fries $11.00
    • roast garlic aioli, tomato sauce
  • Prawn mac 'n' cheese croquette $15.00
    • bacon jam, aioli
  • Grilled Pork skewers $18.00
    • chilli sambal, lime, coriander
  • Lamb kofta skewers $18.00
    • Moroccan rub, babaganoush, mint yoghurt, honey and pistachio
  • Panko crumbed pork Bao $18.00
    • hoisin, pickles, spring onions
  • Crispy squid $18.00
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Chicken wontons $16.00
    • Aikmans good time sauce
ENTREES / SALADS / LIGHT MEALTS ENTREES / SALADS / LIGHT MEALTS
  • Toasted garlic bread $13.00
    • Cornichons, poached pear, pickles, toasted ciabatta
  • Warm Turkish bread $13.00
    • with hummus, olive oil, smoked paprika
  • Braised eggplant $19.00
    • salt and pepper tofu, pickled cucumber, coriander
  • Crispy squid $18.00
    • chilli and lime mayo
  • Fried Chicken $15.00
    • Soy, ginger, chilli sauce
  • Aikmans Grazing Platter $38.00
    • Cured meats, chorizo, cheeses, terrine, crackers, pickles, spreads, Turkish bread
WEEKEND BREAKFAST - Breakfast served until 1.00pm WEEKEND BREAKFAST - Breakfast served until 1.00pm
  • Aikmans Big Breakfast $24.00
    • Peter Timbs streaky bacon, slow roast tomatoes, Italian sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, Aikmans rosti, eggs any style, toasted ciabatta
  • Bangers 'n' Mash $22.00
    • Bubble and squeak, Italian sausage, ale and onion gravy
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • All served with an English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and Aikmans rosti. Options of - Akaroa hot smoked salmon - Peter Timbs strreaky bacon - Avocado and tomato
  • Aikmans Fried Chicken and Mash $20.00
    • Fried chicken, mash, bacon gravy, cress salad
  • Avocado Smash with Tomato Salad $19.00
    • Avocado smash on ciabatta toast with poached eggs, tomato salad, buffalo mozzarella, tamari seeds
  • Aikmans French Toast $19.00
    • Brioche French toast served with macerated strawberry, blueberries meringue, pure Canadian maple syrup
  • Aikmans Breakfast Burger $18.00
    • Peter Timbs streaky bacon, brioche bun, fried egg, BBQ sauce, potato hash brown
SWEET OR CHEESEY SWEET OR CHEESEY
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Hokey Pokey, fudge sauce, peanut brittle, rice bubble cake, vanilla cream
  • Eton Mess Meringue $14.00
    • Macerated strawberries, berry tubes, vanilla cream
  • Warm chocolate cake $14.00
    • raspberry sorbet, berry's pistachio praline
  • Gorgonzola Picante $9.00
    • Fig jam, quince paste, ciabatta
  • Cheeses, all served with quince paste, fig relish, candied walnuts, crackers, toasted ciabatta - $11.00 for 1 - $16.00 for 2 - $20.00 for 3
  • Gorgonzola picante -
    • is a soft, sharp, aged blue cheese made with full flat pasteurised cows milk
  • Barrys Bay, Wainui special vintage -
    • is a harder cheese, flavours are bold and earthy
  • Lindas Pass Whitestone Brie -
    • is a soft cheese with a complex earthy mushroom flavour
SALADS SALADS
  • West coast whitebait $24.00
    • Tip-Top bread, Asparagus, hand cut fries, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Coconut poached chicken $24.00
    • Asian slaw, peanut praline, palm sugar and chilli dressing, fragrant herbs
  • Caesar salad $24.00
    • Chicken, cos, parmesan, soft egg, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, bacon
  • Garden Salad $12.00
    • avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, seed mix, sherry vinaigrette
BURGERS AND TACOS BURGERS AND TACOS
  • Aikmans Naked Burger $22.00
    • Grass fed beef, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, red capsicum and avocado relish Barrys Bay cheddar, polenta fries
  • Crumbed Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, lemon mayo, swiss cheese, fries
  • Aikmans Cheese Burger $23.00
    • Half pound grass fed beef, Barrys Bay cheddar, mayo, house pickles, fries
  • Taco of the moment $19.00
    • Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
LARGER MEALS LARGER MEALS
  • Chicken Parma $27.00
    • Napoli, prosciutto, mozzarella, asparagus, honey roasted spring carrots
  • Beef Sirloin $36.00
    • 300gm grass fed beef sirloin, triple cooked fries, onion rings, cafe de Paris butter, cress, shallot and caper salad, red wine jus cooked to your liking
  • Beer Battered Market Fish $27.00
    • Tripple cooked fries, slaw, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Bangers 'n' Mash $23.00
    • Bubble and squeak, Italian sausages, ale and onion gravy
  • Pork Belly $31.00 Gf
    • Twice cooked pork belly, warm potato salad, roast rhubarb, onion and apple compote
  • Baked Onion Tart $23.00 V
    • Beetroot, goats cheese, candied walnuts, herb salad, balsamic glaze
  • Braised Lamb Shank $31.00 Gf, V
    • Mashed potato, peas and bacon, red wine jus

Nearby Sample Menus

  • She's Superfood Snack $12.50
    • A bundle of healthy goodness; 50gm of cacao nibs, goji berries, almond slivers, blackcurrants and cranberries; some hand rolled in chocolate and dusted in maca powder.
  • Creamy coleslaw $6.00
  • Soup of the Day - Simple Gratitude $16.50
    • She's nourishing vegetarian soup served with oiled & salted crusty bread.
  • Charcuterie Platter - Heart Share $45.00
    • Featuring 'Cuisine Award' winning Barry's Bay and She Universe Cacao Nib Havarti. Continental meats, local cheeses, homemade chocolate chutney, olives, chocolate sesame snap, chocolate rolled ginger, fruit, crackers, salad and breads. Enough for two to share.
  • Caramelita
    • Vanilla Creme Brulée
  • See our display cabinet for baked goods including paleo-friendly and sugarfree and our chocolate cabinet for our outrageously fine chocolates.
  • - Add cold smoked salmon $9.00
  • Mixed salad with chocolate trail mix and balsamic dressing $7.80
  • Chicken Corn Soup
  • 27. Combination Chow Mein
  • 4. Chicken Cashew Nuts On Fried Rice
  • 19. Steak Foo Young
  • 30. Nasi Goreng (Rice)
  • 29. Bami Goreng (Noodles)
  • 18. Roast Pork Foo Young
  • 7. Pork Fried Rice
  • Halloumi Salad $21
    • Grilled halloumi with baby greens, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, herb shoots, toasted seeds, finished with a zesty balsamic lime dressing
  • Mediterranean Chicken Salad $22
    • Succulent marinated chicken with baby greens, roasted eggplant, kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, feta and mint, finished with toasted seeds, fresh oregano and a balsamic reduction
  • Bacon & Egg $8
    • One free range egg, scrambled, poached or fried, served with streaky bacon and your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
  • Sausage $4
  • Crispy Pork Loin Salad $21
    • Crispy Pork Loin served on a salad of vermicelli noodles, fresh summer greens with a honey soy dressing
  • Granola and Fruit Salad $14
    • Our house baked maple granola served with a fresh fruit salad and a berry reduction
  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $16
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Prosciutto, tomato, basil & mozzarella
  • Add smoked salmon $6
  • Beer-battered fries / fresh garden salad / gourmet potatoes / steamed veges / kumara mash. $5.00
  • Prime beef schnitzel $22.00
    • One piece of schnitzel crumbed in panko breadcrumbs fried to golden & succulent accompanied with Brickworks rustic chunky apple slaw, beer battered fries smothered in a rich onion gravy.
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • Check with your lovely waitress for today's special flavor served with crusty garlic bread.
  • Crème brulee $14.50
  • Vege pizza $22.50
    • Spinach, feta, thyme, tomato, red onion, mozzarella & basil pesto.
  • Cheesecake of the day $14.50
    • Chef’s creation, served with cream & ice cream
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Crumbed chicken tenders $14.50
    • Crumbed chicken tenders, served with chunky fries salad & tomato sauce
  • LAMB TIKKA MASALA $22.00
    • Lamb tikka cooked in a mild sauce with masala spices, prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil, a selection of spices and cream. A mild lamb preparation with pistachio, cashews and almond curry sauce garnished with almonds.
  • SAADA CHAWAL $4.00
    • Steamed basmati rice.
  • CHICKEN BIRYANI $20.00
    • Chicken pieces sauteed in garlic and ginger, then cooked with basmati rice in a vegetable gravy.
  • AALOO PRANTHA $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with potatoes, herbs and spices, onions, and coriander.
  • CHOCOLATE NAAN $6.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour stuffed inside with crispy flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
  • LAMB POSHT $23.00
    • Tender cubes of lamb sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato, then cooked with poppy seeds and spices.
  • CORIANDER'S VEGETARIAN PLATTER $10.00
    • Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one vegetable pakora, and one cheese pakora. A must for all vegetarians.
  • TUNA TATAKI $20.00
    • on pickled cucumber avocado, sour cream dressing
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
  • MARKET FISH OF THE DAY $24.00
    • (GF on request)
  • BEER BATTERED BLUE COD $29.00
    • with tartare, salad, lemon and chunky chips
  • FREE RANGE VENISON $37.50
    • dauphinoise potato, kumara, puree, red cabbage, pistachio crumb, white truffle oil.
  • TROPICAL $24.00
    • ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • DUCK LIVER PATE $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate, grilled ciabatta, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • Flat Breads $11.50
    • burnt onion parmesan sea salt and olive oil
  • Toasted Sandwich $7.00
    • served on 3 slices of bread, your choice of fillings
  • Pancakes
    • served with fruit or bacon, maple syrup or yogurt or cream
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
  • Omelette 3 $15.50
    • eggs served with your choice of fillings
  • Bacon & Banana $19.50
    • stacked on a toasted wholemeal, cheese scone or French toast, then drizzled with maple syrup
  • Soup of the Day $10.50
    • served with a mini Bagel or Toast
  • x2 $15.50
  • Toasted Muesli $13.00
    • served with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • Edam / Cheddar / Pineapple / Beetroot $1.00
  • Wedges
  • -Add pineapple $11.90
  • Dessert of the day $4.50
    • Ask at the counter
  • Egg / Mushroom / Avocado $1.50
  • -Add avocado $12.40
  • Shroom bomb $10.50
    • Whole portobello mushrooms grilled and topped with edam cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, aioli & house relish
  • Little lamb $10.90
    • Prime nz lamb with mint sauce, fancy lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & house relish
  • Warmed Croissant 8.50
    • with deli ham, Maasdam cheese and tomato /with jam … 5.50
  • Change to gluten free toast … add 1.00
  • Mitchell's special 16.50
    • A tasty mix of chorizo, cannellini beans and tomato topped with a poached egg and drizzled with sage brown butter. Served with garlic yoghurt and crusty bread …
  • Salmon rosti GF, DF 15.50
    • Potato rosti with hot smoked salmon and dill mayo …
  • Nested eggs GF, DF 15.50
    • Two eggs nestled amongst a potato, spring onion and smoky ham hash, baked and sprinkled with chilli flakes …
  • Mushrooms, Roasted tomatoes, Baked beans, Spinach … 4.00
  • Eggs Benedict 17.50
    • with hot smoked salmon …
  • Free range egg… 2.50
  • Loaded Wedges
    • Wedges topped with Bacon and Cheese. Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli.
  • Sausages (2) $ 1.50
  • Deep Fried Platters $15.00 / $20.00
    • A selection of Deep Fried Fish Bites, Sausages, Onion Rings, Samosas and Money, Bags served with Fries, Sweet Thai Chilli & Tartare Sauce.
  • Chicken
    • Sweet Thai Chilli, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Deep Fried Fish
    • Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Hash-Browns $ 1.50
  • Green Salad $ 4.00
  • Mushrooms $ 1.50
  • Bacon & Corm Patty $2.10
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.00
  • HotDog $2.10
  • Lemon Fish
  • Vegetarian Burger $4.00
  • Corn Nuggets 12 for $6.00
  • Scallop 6 for $8.00
  • Fish Bites 12 for $8.00
  • Poppadoms $3.50
    • Indian crisp bread – roasted over the tandoor (4)
  • Mis Mas (vegetarian) (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Aromatic style curry with fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Chicken Narni $13.50
  • Vegetable Samosa $4.50
    • Mildly spiced garden vegetables in a crispy pastry, served with tamarind chutney
  • Venison & Portobello Mushroom $21.50
    • Premium Denver leg pieces spice rubbed and marinated – fresh fried balti style with Portobello and capsicum – to die for!
  • Lamb Vindaloo (pot / box / reg) $10.00 / $10.00 / $18.50
    • Feisty favourite from goa – best accompanied by fifteen lagers
  • Pork Kumara & Spinach $19.50
    • Fresh pork ribeye simmered with cumin seed, bay leaves and fenugreek – rich and decadent
  • Paneer Makhani $19.50
    • Cottage cheese cooked in tomato and cream
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18
  • Pancakes
    • Buckwheat pancakes with roast fruit
  • Add
  • Huevos Rancheros $18
    • Spicy Mexican-style beans between two tortillas, topped with 2 eggs, sour cream, Hector’s fresh salsa, cheese, lettuce
  • Holey Roller $15
    • Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens
  • Frenchy Toast $15
    • Hector’s house-baked loaf, fresh toasted and served with either maple, yoghurt and seasonal roast fruit
  • Beef:
  • Large: $18.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Lamb:
  • Large: $14.00
  • Large: $16.00
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • -small orange juice
  • Combo#2 $5.90
  • gluten free toasties made on request $5.90
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
  • bag of chips L $5.5 / S $4
  • -cheese slice
  • -cheese toastie
  • ham & cheese & tomato
Aikmans Bar & Eatery

Aikmans Bar & Eatery

location

Address

154 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand

phone

Phone

039616545

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Bar , European , Gluten Free , Italian , Kiwi , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
154 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand