Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar in Canterbury Menu

TO START / LIGHT MAINS TO START / LIGHT MAINS
  • Soup of the day $13.50
    • Served with a toasted bread roll and butter
  • Grilled flat bread $12
    • Red onion, feta, streaky bacon
  • Garlic Bread $10
    • Oven baked ciabatta with garlic, cheese and sweet chilli
  • Bruschetta $16
    • Tomato, Avocado buffalo mozzarella served on toasted ciabatta finished with pesto oil
  • Fruit Bagel $11
    • Freshly made toasted fruit bagel served with house made blackberry jam, ricotta, drizzled with honey finished with berry compote
  • Savoury Bagel $16
    • Freshly made Toasted bagel served with cream fraiche Streaky bacon, tomato avocado and lettuce finished with a smoked tomato drizzle
  • Terrine Chicken and Pork $14.50
    • Served with a petite salad toasted house bread and house made relish
  • Prawns $22
    • Served sizzling in the pan with chilli, garlic, lemon and a side of house bread
  • Pumpkin salad $22
    • Roast pumpkin, chickpeas, crumbled feta, spring onion and mixed salad leaves finished with paprika oil
  • Chicken and brown rice salad $24
    • Pan seared chicken, streaky bacon, and brown rice tossed through a tomato dressing tossed with Broccoli, sun dried tomato and finished with feta
  • Pork and falafel salad $23
    • Pork belly, falafel and spiced cous cous served on cos lettuce with red onion, coriander Finished with yoghurt dressing
MAINS MAINS
  • Salmon stack $24
    • Smoked salmon served on warm house bread, cream cheese, and petite salad capers finished with a roasted tomato and lemon vinaigrette
  • Gourmet Sausages $16.50
    • A selection of house made sausages served on mustard mash with buttered peas finished with an onion gravy
  • Chicken and bacon Pappardelle $27
    • Spiced chicken breast, streaky bacon, and pappardelle tossed through a red wine sauce finished with grapes, tossed walnuts a side of house bread and parmesan
  • Steak & Chips $27
    • Aged Hereford Ribeye chargrilled served with fries a fried egg and mushroom sauce
  • Fish and Chips $24
    • Cider battered Orange Roughy fillets served with fries, petite salad and tartar sauce
  • Beef burger $24
    • Char grilled Beef Pattie served medium in a Sourdough bun with lettuce, Havarti cheese streaky bacon, red onion, beetroot, and tomato relish drizzled with paprika aioli and a side of fries
  • Venison Burger $24
    • Char grilled venison Pattie served medium in a brioche bun with blue cheese, streaky bacon, sliced tomato and lettuce drizzled with mustard mayo finished with a side of fries
  • Chicken burger $24
    • Crumbed chicken breast served in a brioche bun with streaky bacon, brie, lettuce, house made tomato sauce drizzled with mustard mayo finished with a side of fries
  • Market fish $28
    • Please refer to daily specials
  • Side’s $8
    • easonal vegetables, Side salad, Side of fries, Roast duck fat potatoes

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
  • Add 4 fresh oysters (recommended) $18
  • Steamed marlborough tua tua with house made xo sauce gf $26
  • Stir fried duck with bean sprouts, cashews and chilli $37
  • Penang curry of beef cheeks with green beans and fish crackling gf $34
  • Our inspired offerings are designed for your shared table.
  • Spinach leaf with roasted coconut, peanuts, garlic, chilli and lime gf/v $5.50
  • Crispy skinned half chicken, 10 spices and black vinegar gf $26
  • Corn Pattie $2.50
  • Sole $5.00
  • Chicken Nuggets (1/2 Doz) $3.50
  • Pineapple Ring $1.80
  • Chicken $4.80
  • Bacon $4.20
  • 2 Fish / 2 Hot Dog / 1 Meta Patties / 1 Scoop Of Chips / 2 Sausage / 1 Pineapple Ring
  • ●FAMILY PACK 3 $19.00
  • Huevos Rancheros $19.50
    • Tortilla, red kidney beans, Swiss cheese, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, rocket, salsa, avocado - Add sour cream $2.00
  • Crepes $16.00
    • Fresh berries, banana and white chocolate mascarpone
  • Caramelised Beetroot $19.00
    • Feta, rocket, pinenuts, mozzarella
  • Affogato $14.00
    • The deconstructed, do-it-yourself dessert. A scoop of vanilla ice cream, a shot of coffee and your choice of Amaretto, Drambuie, Cointreau, Frangelico, Baileys, Sambuca or Tia Maria
  • Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked fish, poached egg, basmati rice, curry spices, coriander with yoghurt
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • Dux Beef Battered Fish $29.00
    • Served with polenta or shoestring fries, fresh salad, aioli
  • Chole Bhatura $14.99
    • White chickpeas cooked with spices and tomato gravy. Comes with deep fried naan.
  • Vegetable Biryani $13.99
    • Rice and vegetable are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal.
  • Chicken/Lamb Korma $15.99
    • Diced chicken/lamb cooked in cashew nut based sauce garnished with cashew and sultanas.
  • Indian Chilli Chicken $12.99
    • Boneless chicken with capsicum, onion and spices cooked in dark soy.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2pc) $5.99
    • Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, peas and cumin seed.
  • Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
    • Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
  • Onion Kulcha $4.50
  • Chicken Tikka (6pc) $11.99
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in tandoor.
  • FISH OF THE DAY $4.00
  • MEDIUM (1-2 people) $2.80
  • HOTDOG $3.50
  • 2 MUSSELS
  • 4 PLAIN SAUSAGES
  • MUSSELS
  • 1 MINI SAUCE
  • 3 FISH OF THE DAY
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Chicken Liver Pate, Pickled Pear, Toast $17.00
  • Chicken, Beef or pork added to your order $4
  • Roasted Duck $18
  • 12. Homemade Peanut Sauce Noodles
    • fried with egg noodles
  • Plain Fried Egg Noodles $9
    • with egg
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • 22. Pahd C-Ew our style
    • Stir fried rice noodle with chef’s selected vegetables & egg
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Pancakes with bananas and bacon $12.00
  • Haystack with sticks and straw $7.00
    • Hot pancakes with bacon and bananas
  • Nemo and Curly Whirlys $7.00
    • Fish and chips with sauce
  • Bowl of crutchings $7.00
    • Bowl of hot chips and sauce
  • Kids Lunch $7.00
    • Worms, Huhu grubs, Sheep droppings, Frogs eyes, Bugs on a log (Noodles, Twisties, Raisins, Grapes, Celery with Cream Cheese)
  • Hog and Curly Whirlys $7.00
    • Hot streaky bacon and chips
  • Toasted Sandwich - you choice of 3 fillings $8.00
    • Cheesem Ham, Mushroom, Tomato, Egg, Bacon, Pineapple, Onion
  • Pancakes with berries and yogurt $12.00
  • Dinner box combo $14.49
    • 3 Pieces of chicken & chips & a 600 ml pepsi range drink
  • 12 Pieces chickens nuggets $9.99
  • Sweet potato wedges $6.99
  • Regular $2.99
  • Snack box combo $7.99
    • 1 Piece chicken & chips & v (glass bottle)
  • Extra large $4.99
  • Chicken tenders $9.99
  • Golden nuggets surprise $10.99
    • 6 pieces of chicken nuggets, a regular chips & a 600ml pepsi range drink
  • Salad of the Day $10
  • The Rookie $15
    • Eggs bacon, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Beef Burger $16
    • beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, gherkins served with fries add extra – cheese, egg, pineapple $1 each bacon $2 each
  • The Workman $18
    • Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrown & toast (tomato optional)
  • Two Fillings $7
    • choose from cheese, bacon, onion, ham, egg, tomato, mushroom & pineapple add extra fillings $1 each
  • Chicken and Bacon Stack $16
    • grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, served on ciabatta with fries
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $16
    • served on top of mash smothered in gravy just like mumma's
  • Pancakes with banana & bacon $16
    • served with maple syrup & ice cream or cream
  • Thai Chicken n/a
    • Yellow Thai curry marinated chicken, sweet chilli sauce, capsicum, onion, bamboo shoots, cashew pieces and coriander
  • Carnivore n/a
    • Chorizo, shredded chicken, bacon pieces, salami, red onions, roast peppers and BBQ sauce
  • Chef’s Special POA
    • check out our blackboard for today’s creation
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
    • with smokey Texan dipping sauce
  • 3 Free Range Egg Omelette $14.50
    • choose 3 fillings from the following: chorizo, tomato, onion, mushroom, bacon, capsicum, salami, ham, brie or shredded chicken
  • From the Sea n/a
    • Chunky salmon pieces with prawn cutlets, capers, dill and a drizzle of lemon syrup
  • Vegetarian n/a
    • Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, pine nuts, light citrus oil and Halloumi
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • made from local seasonal goodies and ciabatta bread
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Egg Noodles (Pad Mee Leung)
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Served with rice and meat of your choice
  • Tom Yum Noodle Soup
  • Yentafo (Pink noodle soup) $10.00
  • Thai Omelette with rice $10.00
  • Minced Pork $9.00
  • Slow roasted pork belly served on spiced duck fat roasted potatoes, red cabbage slaw with and celeriac remoulade $32.00
  • Mushrooms
  • Eggs Florentine, wilted spinach, topped with hollandaise $16.00
  • Dark chocolate tart served with raspberry sorbet $14.00
  • San choy bau, pulled pork, peanuts and water chestnuts served in lettuce cups $15.00
  • Waffle fries with aioli $8.00
  • Gruyere croquettes
  • Hawaiian - pomodoro sauce, shaved ham, pineapple and mozzarella $18.00
  • Eggs Benedict $25
    • Soft poached eggs on English muffin with hollandaise sauce and your choice of smoked salmon, ham, bacon or sautéed baby spinach.
  • Pan Fried Nelson Bay Prawns in Sichuan Pepper, Tropical Salsa & Lemon Cilantro Dressing (GF, DF) $22
  • Selection of Homemade Bread & Dips (GFA, DFA) $14
  • AFTER DINNER TREATS $15
  • Extras - bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom, hash brown $2 each
  • Grilled Cajun Spiced Chicken & Feta with Stuffed Portabello Mushroom with Basil, Pesto, Roasted seasonal Vegetables & Lemon Garlic Dressing (GF, DF)
  • Selection of New Zealand Cheeses with Crackers, Pickled Condiments, Fresh, Waipara Valley Grapes & Assorted Nuts (GFA)
  • ENTREE
  • Berry sorbet shots & crème de cassis liqueur -
  • Tequila Cured Salmon Des Amoureux Cured Akaroa salmon finely sliced with a dash of lime and tequila infused olive oil, served with fresh asparagus and crostinis -
  • Escargots Vol-au-Vent Vol-au-vent of snails braised in a Burgundy style sauce served with sautéed spinach and fried garlic -
  • Strawberries on the Hot Side Caramelized strawberries and Sichuan pepper served in a crêpe with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce -
  • Terakihi and tequila cevice served in a red chicory nest -
  • Soupe de Moules et Saint-Jacques Mussels and scallops steamed in a rich leek and saffron broth topped with a puff pastry crust -
  • New Zealand green-lipped mussels drizzled with a mustard velouté -
  • Porcini and duck risotto balls with a melting mozzarella heart -
Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar

Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar

location

Address

246 Burnett Street, Ashburton, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033072541

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 – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Full Bar

Location
246 Burnett Street, Ashburton, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand