Anchor Bar & Grill in Nelson Menu

LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU
  • OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
    • Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
  • SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
    • Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
  • BREAD & DIPS $13.50
    • Selection of bread with our homemade dips and spreads.
  • CHICKEN LIVER AND PORT PÂTÉ $19.90
    • A thick slice of rich, smooth pâté, flavoured with herbs and a dash of port, wrapped in bacon and baked in a terrine. Served with roasted pears and toasted bread.
  • ANCHOR SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.90
    • An Anchor favourite-our famous recipe, full of fish, scallops, mussels from The Sounds, fresh cream and a dash of local chardonnay, and served with warm garlic bread.
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
    • A fusion of flavours using our beautiful Nelson region’s fresh produce, combined with subtle herbs and spices - served with warm garlic bread.
  • CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
    • Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
  • CHICKEN SALAD $19.50
    • Tender confit chicken breast tossed through a fresh garden salad with ruby cranberries and soft brie cheese, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. >>
  • LAMB SALAD $21.50
    • Lemon, rosemary and garlic marinated lamb tenders served with leafy greens, spinach, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, capsicum and cucumber, dressed with creamy feta and honey mustard vinaigrette.
  • SHRIMP SALAD $18.50
    • Succulent shrimps wrapped in “Thousand Island” dressing served on lettuce with tomato concise finished with crispy sliced crouton.
  • SALT AND PEPPER SQUID $18.90
    • Crispy crusted salt and pepper calamari drizzled with a smoked paprika aïoli dipping sauce served with French fries and a garden fresh side salad.
  • CHICKEN AND CHEESE BLAT $19.50
    • Cheese topped grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber, on bread, drizzled with roasted garlic aïoli dressing served with golden fries.
  • ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
    • A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
    • See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
  • ANCHOR STEAK $29.90
    • An Anchor favourite, scotch fillet steak cooked to your liking on the char-grill, topped with bacon, onions & mushroom, served with seasonal salad & fries, finished with a beef jus.
  • CRUSTED MUSHROOMS $18.50
    • Panko crumb crusted portabella mushrooms topped stuffed with cream cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach, fresh garden salad.
  • GOURMET FISH & CHIPS $19.90
    • Two fillets of grouper fried in our Mac’s Gold batter served with a fresh seasonal salad, tartare sauce & golden fries.
  • ANCHOR CATCH OF THE DAY $19.90
    • Pan fried fish served with gourmet potatoes, seasonal salad & finished with a mushroom & mustard cream sauce. See our friendly waiting staff for today’s catch.
  • STEAK SANDWICH $19.50
    • 110g Porterhouse steak, honey streaky bacon, leafy greens and tomato, on ciabatta bread with garlic aïoli and onion marmalade served with golden fries.
  • WEST COAST WHITEBAIT $21.90
    • West Coast whitebait cooked in the traditional Anchor manner mixed with whisked eggs, salt & cracked pepper, cooked on the grill, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
    • New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
    • Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
  • TWICE COOKED ROASTED PORK BELLY $23.90
    • Pork belly rubbed in rosemary, lemon & garlic, slow roasted to perfection, served with lightly roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables, apple purée and crackling, and drizzled with a rich jus. >>
  • GREEN THAI CHICKEN CURRY $18.90
    • Sautéed chicken thigh, aromatic lemongrass in a Thai-inspired coconut cream sauce, garnished with peanuts, fried shallots and accompanied with fragrant jasmine rice.
  • ARANCINI $18.90
    • Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
  • LIVER AND BACON $19.50
    • Caramelised lambs fry with bacon, mushroom tossed through a rich cream reduction served on mash potato, topped with summer greens.
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • A skewer of four scallops $14.00
  • West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
  • New Zealand battered scallops $3.50
  • Fried egg $1.20
  • Extra fillet of battered fish $6.70
  • Side of salad $ 5.00
  • Bowl of fries $6.50
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
    • A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
  • Side Vegetables $5.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.80
    • Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
  • Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
    • Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
  • Shearer's Shanks $28.80/ $36.50
    • Tender and delicious lamb shanks, oven roasted with Central thyme and garlic, topped with Ale House gravy and a mint glaze. Served on potato mash with fresh vegetables. Beer Match: I must say this dish is perfect with Speight's Porter.
  • Black Cherry Chicken $30.80
    • Pan roasted chicken supreme, stuffed with herbs, cashew nuts, soft cheese and bacon. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish.
  • Deep South Salmon $33.50
    • Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
  • Catch of the Day $29.50
    • Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the markets. Please ask your waiter for today's inspiration. Beer Match: A glass of Speight's Pilsner is just great with fish.
  • Chicken $17
    • Braised chicken adobo, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Steaktaco $8
    • Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
  • Prawn $17
    • Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
  • Pork $8
    • Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
  • Chicken $8
    • Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
  • Salsa $7
    • with corn chips
  • Fish $8
    • Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
  • Quinoa Salad $18
    • Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Vindaloo $17
    • Your choice of beef or lamb cooked in an authentic Vindaloo sauce - this is a hot and spicy dish from Goa.
  • Karahi chicken $17
    • Boneless chicken sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
  • Mango saffron chicken $17
    • Mango's own tender pieces of chicken cooked in a unique blend of mango and cashew-paste.
  • Peshwari naan $5
    • Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
  • Biriyani $16
    • An exotic rice dish of India cooked with basmati rice and spices.
  • Green salad $6
    • Fresh green salad.
  • Korma chicken $17
    • Boneless chicken cooked with cashew-based gravy.
  • Tandoori chops $12
    • Lamb cutlets marinated with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoori oven.
  • Crabsticks $1.40
  • Chocolate Explosion $3.50
  • Mini $0.70
  • Chocolate $2.30
  • Meat $3.30
  • Kids Pack 5 $6.50
    • 1/2 Scoop Chips, 6 Corn Nugguts, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
  • Scallops $2.30
  • Char Grilled Chicken $9.00
  • Fruit Bag N/A
    • Our delicious crisp apple slices are picked from New Zealand orchards. They're fresh, washed, sliced, ready to eat and extremely yummy.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • McChicken® N/A
    • Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
  • Hotcake Syrup N/A
    • Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like.
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
    • The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
  • Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
    • A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
  • Medium Frozen Coke & Medium Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this fantastic snack bundle! Just $3 will get you a medium Frozen Coke and medium fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • - Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
  • ideal for one $19.00
  • Warm Lamb Salad $21.00
    • Baby Spinach, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Honey Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Smoky Eggplant and Mint Yogurt Dressing
  • Served with Crackers, Quince Paste, Nuts and Fresh & Dried Fruits
  • Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
    • With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
  • Two Shanks - $32.00
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Warm Bread Loaf $7.00
    • Garlic and Herb Butter
  • Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
    • Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>
  • Tuna Sashimi $22.50
    • Fresh tuna direct from Fiji. (9 pieces)
  • Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
  • Beef $ 50.50
  • Sushi platters are portioned per person and include 11 pieces of assorted Sushi $21.50
    • 1 person
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Tempura Prawn Roll $18.50
    • Inside out roll with tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber and avocado, served with mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.
  • Vegetarian $ 45.00
  • Pasta of the Day $24.00
    • Refer to specials board.
  • Garlic Butter $2.00
  • Bowl of Vegetables $6.00
  • Childrens' Platter $12.00
    • A fun, healthy platter of bread, cheese, fruit, crackers, raisins and tomato.
  • Garlic Prawns $28.00
    • Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
  • 250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
  • Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
    • Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
  • Fish $8.00
    • mayo lettuce, beetroot, battered fish tartare sauce cheese
  • Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
  • Bacon & Egg $8.80
    • as plain + pineapple + ham steak
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
  • Chicken Chargrill $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato cheese
  • Meat lovers $9.80
    • 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce
  • Chicken fillet $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato cheese
  • Cheese $8.00
    • as plain + cheese
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00
  • Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • -Ricotta and figs jam $15.00
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • -Tuna steaks $20.00
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • Zuppa di calamari $12.00
  • Ribeye steak, garlic butter and your choice of salad and chips or stuffed potato and steamed vegetables
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • A seafood selection in a creamy sauce and served in a toasted cob loaf with lemon and parsley
  • Working Man's Basket $16.00
    • Spring rolls, samosas, chicken nuggets, mini hotdogs, onion rings, fish bites, sweet chili sauce and hand cut chips
  • Hand Cut Chips $6.00
  • Surf and Turf (served 4-6) $65.00
    • Garlic mussels, shrimp shots, beer battered fish strips, chicken strips, spare ribs, buffalo wings, garlic bread, hand cut triple cooked chips, seasoned wedges with sour cream, roast garlic, mayonnaise and homemade tartare sauce
  • Massive Whitebait Patty $30.00
    • A huge fresh west coast whitebait patty, minted boiled potatoes, summer salad and fresh bread and butter
  • 250g $29.00
  • Fish and Chips Small $7.50 Large $12.50
  • Lahuh - Yemenite Flatbread $18.90
    • 2 Yemenite flatbread pan fried with our own clarified butter filled with 3 eggs, spinach & Housemade feta. Served with fresh tomato salsa
  • Sorbet $10.00
    • Sorbet served with spiced wine poached pear and Fairy Kisses
  • Kumara fries $11.00/$6.00
    • Served with tomato sauce OR Housemade Aioli (Regular/Small)
  • Chongos $20.60 / $15.80
    • Extra crunchy Chicken breast strips coated with Crusoeʼs mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small) >>
  • Triple Stack BLT Sandwich $13.50
    • Toasted wholemeal bread with Pestell's bacon, lettuce, tomato & Housemade Aioli. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50
  • Seafood Chowder $21.30 / $16.30
    • Seafood variety cooked in fish broth & cream, served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small or Entree)
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • Vanilla Ice Cream served with Whipped Cream, Fairy Kisses, Chocolate Chunks & your choice of Chocolate OR Caramel OR Strawberry topping
  • Steak Panini $19.80/$15.80
    • Steak, cheddar, caramelised onions & Pestell's bacon (Regular/Small)
  • Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
  • Chocolate and Almond cake White chocolate mousse, Berry coulis, nut praline, candied orange zest (gf) $14.5
  • Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
  • Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
  • Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
  • Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
  • Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
  • Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
  • Vindaloo (prawn) $16.50
    • Spicy curry
  • Vindaloo (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Spicy curry
  • Manchurian chicken $15.00
  • Biryani (prawn) $16.00
  • Balti (prawn) $16.20
    • Ginger, garlic, coriander based thick sauce
  • Fish pakora $14.00
  • Mixed pickle $3.00
  • Garlic chicken tikka $12.00
  • Chunky Handcut Chips with Cheese and Bacon $12.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Eggs Benedict (V)(GFO) $17.00
    • 2 soft poached eggs served with spinach and creamy hollandaise on a toasted english muffin with: Bacon - Seared home cured salmon-mushrooms & halloumi
  • Sliced Ham, Brie, Pesto, tomato
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
    • With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
  • B.L.T
    • Fresh Grilled Bacon, lettuce and tomato
  • Sauteed Potatoes / Roasted Tomato / Mushrooms $4.50
  • Brie, Avocado and tomato (V)
  • Gluten Free Bread available on request for additional $1.50
Anchor Bar & Grill

Anchor Bar & Grill

location

Address

62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035466614

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Fish & Chips , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood , Steak , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand