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

  • Banana & Strawberry Jam $8.00
  • Gluten Free/Dairy Free Crepe $1.00
  • Homemade French Caramel $8.00
  • Anathoth's Strawberry Jam $7.00
  • Ham & Cheese $8.50
  • 3e Vegetarian $12.00
    • (Vege & Vegan option) >> Sauteed herb mushrooms, homemade baked beans, baby spinach, caramelised onions & feta cheese or silvered almonds
  • Nutella & Pic's Peanut Butter $10.00
  • Orange Intense $10.00
    • (Dark or milk chocolate with fresh orange, almonds & orange sauce)
  • Halloumi Salad $21
    • Grilled halloumi with baby greens, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, herb shoots, toasted seeds, finished with a zesty balsamic lime dressing
  • Pumpkin-Kumara Stack $18
    • Pumpkin and kumara cakes served with wilted garlic spinach, grilled broccolini, halloumi and our house made beetroot hummus and finished with toasted seeds and a balsamic reduction
  • Free Range Egg $2.5
  • Pancakes $20
    • Sweet: Lemon and blueberry pancakes topped with zested yoghurt, toasted coconut and almonds
  • Add smoked salmon $6
  • Luciano’s Big Breakfast $22.5
    • A real meal! Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, with manuka smoked bacon, house made hash brown, sausage, roasted tomato, market mushrooms and our house relish on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
  • Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes $16
    • Golden crispy potatoes, grilled asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, caraway seeds and poached eggs served with our house made brown onion relish
  • Avocado on Toast $16
    • Fresh avocado, wilted garlic spinach, roasted tomatoes and poached eggs on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain and finished with toasted seeds
  • Humming burger $14.95 - $18.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • Sweet treats n/a
    • variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Akoori $14.50
    • creamy scrambled free-range eggs seasoned with fresh indian flavours. served with toasted house bread
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Pizza $14.00 - $25.00
    • made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. vegan and gluten free options
  • Zen sticks $12.95
    • skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
  • Breadless burger platter $14.95
    • a tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. served fried and a fresh seasonal salad
  • Choose two of the following
    • Roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes,seasonal vegetables, golden fries or a crisp garden salad
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  • Warm sour dough loaf $7
    • Served with Garlic Butter
  • A bit on the side each item $4.50
    • Grilled mushroom, beer battered onion rings, grilled tomato, fried eggs (2), roasted potatoes, golden fries, coasters house salad, seasonal vegetables, mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, red wine jus.
  • Roast of the day(GF) $17.50
    • Roast potato, pumpkin, kumara 
and seasonal vegetables topped with a rich brown gravy
  • House smoked chicken breast(GF) $25
    • Wrapped in bacon on crushed herb potatoes, 
sautéed spinach, roasted carrots and jus.
  • Beer battered market fish & chips $25
    • With coasters house salad.
  • Beef fillet – 250 gm $40
  • Pasta of the day $17.50
    • Check our board or ask our staff for today’s selection
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • Extras $0.80
  • Egg $2.50
  • Egg $4.20
  • Giant $6.50
  • Plain Sausage $2.00
  • Mini Spring roll (Doz) $4.00
  • Wonton or Squid Ring (Doz) $8.50
  • Burrito $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Guacamole $3.00
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers. Made mild with beef patties cheese slices, tomato relish (Spanish onion, coriander and gherkins) Optional
  • Sour cream $3.00
  • Taquitos 2 for $9.00
    • Corn tortillas filled with pulled pork and cheese, cooked till crispy and served with fresh salsa.
  • Kids quesadilla $9.00
    • 2x6" Tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken . Served with salsa and sour cream
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Onion rings $6.00
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • Ask your waitperson
  • Pasta of the day $16.00
    • Ask your waitperson
  • Children's mixed grill $16.00
    • Your choice of any two - beef, pork, chicken or lamb served with fries or salad, or blanched vegetables and tomato sauce
  • 250gm angus beef $22.50/$29.00
    • Served with Izone BBQ sauce (1 side/2 sides)
  • Chicken and bacon wrap $21.00
    • Warmed 10” tortilla wrap with fresh lettuce, tomato Izone garnish, with seasoned chicken, streaky bacon and garlic aioli. Fries on the side
  • Add tomato $3.00
  • Chicken nuggets $14.50
    • Served with fries, salad and tomato sauce
  • The challenge ½kg pure angus prime beef $36.00
    • The bigger the better, Served with BBQ sauce (2 sides)
  • SMOKED SALMON EGG BENEDICT $21.50
    • Hot smoked salmon, spinach, two free range poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin
  • OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
    • Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
  • EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
  • LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
    • Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
  • CLASSIC BLT $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich, served with fries and home made aioli (DF)
  • TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
    • Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
  • BOWL OF FRENCH FRIES $7.00
    • With home made aioli (V), (GF), (DF)
  • APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
    • Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
  • Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
    • This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’
  • Chicken Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed chicken cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
    • Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
  • Udon (Vegetarian available) $11.00
    • Famous Japanese noodle soup
  • Sushi
  • Spicy Pork $12.00
    • Thinly sliced pork marinated in a delicious blend of spicy chilli sauce, onions and garlic served with vegetables
  • Pork Katsu $12.00
    • Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
  • Katsudon $12.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork cutlet with cooked veges and egg in a special soy sauce
  • Chef special pork soup $14/ $19
  • Garlic flavoured pork spare ribs $24.00
  • Bread $2.00
  • Salted fish & chicken fried rice $14.00
  • Deep fried squid rings $9/6E
  • Seafood tofu $20.00
  • Soft- tofu soup $7.00
  • Mustard Pork noodle soup $14.00
  • From the Sea n/a
    • Chunky salmon pieces with prawn cutlets, capers, dill and a drizzle of lemon syrup
  • Large $20.00
  • Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
    • Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • garlic and golden ciabatta wedges
  • Pizza N/A
    • foot, large, halfsies or GF (please turn over for prices and flavours)
  • Large halfsies $23.00
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Sandwiches - Pork $6.90
  • Sandwiches - Lamb $6.90
  • Sandwiches - Chicken Schnitzel $6.90
  • 2 Lamb Shanks $18.50
    • Served with potatoes, pumpkin, kumara, carrots, peas, corn and gravy
  • Large $7.00
  • Small $5.50
  • Chips $2.90
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
    • With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • Ceasar Salad with Chicken or Smoked Salmon $19.50
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Beef Nachos $17.50
    • Chilli Beef Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Ham (Ham, Caramelised Onion and Basil Pesto)
  • Nachos (corn chips, beans, cheese, sour cream) $9.00
  • Italian (olives, salami, mushrooms )
  • Vege (Roasted pepper, Sundried tomato, Spinach with Basil Pesto)
  • Pizza ​(with a homemade tomato sauce base) $10.00
  • Spinach & Ricotta (Caramelised Onion with Ricotta and Spinach)
  • Cheese and onion (Multigrain bread, cheese, onion w/ tomato sauce)
  • Garlic bread (herbs, garlic butter) $5.00
  • Smoked salmon $18.00/ $25.00
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, and red onion & cheese (Reg/ Large)
  • Cortado fondue (for 2) $20.00
    • 3 cheese fondue, perfect for sharing
  • Bacon & Free range eggs on Toast $14.00
    • poached—scrambled—fried
  • Sticky beef cheek $29.00
    • fork tender beef with crispy cassava chips and fresh greens (gf)
  • Fries with aioli (gf) $7.50
  • Ice cream sundae $12.00
    • 3 scoops of kapiti vanilla bean with chocolate or berry coulis & whipped cream (gf)
  • Calamari $11.00
    • salt & pepper style & garlic aioli (gf)
  • Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli $12.00
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