CAFÉ 53 in Christchurch City Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Chicken McWrap Aioli - Crispy N/A
The Almighty Angus 1/2 lb N/A
- Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
The Serious Angus N/A
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
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.
Coke N/A
- There's nothing like it. The famous thirst-quenching taste.
Chicken McWrap Caesar - Grilled N/A
Chicke 'n McCheese N/A
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A

-with bacon $18.50
Fritters of the day See board / $16
Toasted sandwiches
Pasta of the day See board
Portobello mushrooms, wilted baby spinach and cheddar omelette $17.50
Grilled haloumi / bacon / Akaroa salmon $5.00
Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
Classic avocado & tomato on grainy toast with fresh lemon $11.00

Oyster Sashimi Market Price
Salmon & Avocado Roll $15.00
- King Salmon & avocado
Kiss me Roll $25.00
- Salmon, avocado & tobiko on california roll made with 2pcs, of deep fried crunchy prawns
Chicken Tempura Set $18.50
- Grilled Chicken glazed wuth teriyaki sauce, vege & fish tempura served with rice and miso soup
Salmon Sashimi $16.00
- New zealand king salmon
Land & Seafood $49.00
- Prawns, Salmon, White Fish, Squid, Premium NZ Eye Fillet
Rice $3.00
Beef sirloin 120g/ Chicken 120g $26.00

Smoked Chicken Salad $19.00
- sliced chicken breast with mesclun and iceberg, tomato, cucumber, red onion and croutons topped with a Caesar dressing
Hoofbeats Burger $15.00
- beef or crumbed chicken with bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, tomato & BBQ sauce served with fries
Available in the public (sports) bar only
Pork Spare Ribs (9) $23.50
- served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich $10.00
- thick cut white bread, red onion, tomato relish & horseradish sauce served with fries
Pork Belly $26.00
- oven baked pork belly, savoury chive mash with a rich cider and peppercorn sauce
Dessert Of The Day $10.50
- see daily specials board
Cheesecake $10.50
- served with fruit salad, ice-cream and cream

Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) $9.50
Calamari $15.50
- Fresh local squid marinated in light chilli and lemon, coated in sea salt and cracked black pepper. Lightly fried and served crisp with a manuka smoked garlic and lemon aioli.
Melanzane parmigiana (v) $24.50
- Grilled eggplant layered with tomato, fresh basil and Clevedon Coast buffalo mozzarella and oven baked.
Angus steak sandwich $22.50
- 150gm Wakanui aged rump steak on toasted ciabatta with mushrooms, garlic aioli, peppercorn butter and fries.
San Marco $21.50
- Manuka smoked speck bacon, garlic cloves, sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, bocconcini cheese and a touch of chilli.
Porchetta $22.50
- Manuka smoked pork, marinated in a tangy sauce, red onions, green peppers, bocconcini cheese and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh lime, coriander and chilli.
Canterbury 300g Angus rib eye $36.00
- Grass-fed. Aged 21 days. Rosemary roasted potatoes, caramelised onion confit, chargrilled tomato and garlic brandy mustard butter.
Porcino (v) $21.50
- Portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, taleggio and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil

Beef with Yakiniku Sauce $15.00
- meal on rice served with fresh side salad
Dumplings / Gyoza $6.00 / $9.00
- 4 / 6pcs - pork & chives with red aioli dipping sauce
King Salmon $9.00
- 2 skewers per serving
Edamame $6.00
- baby sy beans in pods great with Japanese beers
Vege & Prawn (2pcs) $13.00
Deep Fried Squid $13.00
- tempura style with wasabi mayo
Dessert of the Day $12.50
Pork $13.00
- Japanese style pizza savoury pancake with tonkatsu sauce & mayo, finished off with tempura chips, fine fish flakes

Chicken Nuggets & chips
Bar Basket $15.00
- chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa & chips
Roast $13.00
Chicken Schnitzel $20.00
- served with your choice of salad & chips coleslaw & chips or vegetables
Chicken Burger $15.00
- Crumbed Chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomato, grilled onions with satay sauce & chips
Toasted Sandwiches 2 fillings & chips $8.50
Ice Cream sundae
- chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
Grilled Chicken Breast $22.00
- served on a bed of mashed potato with salad, drizzled with plum sauce

Fish $3.50
Fisherman'S Basket $15.00
- (1 Fish , 1 Crabstick , 2 Squid Rings , 2 Scallops , 2 Mussels , 1/2 Scoop)
Extras $1.00
Beer Battered Hoki $5.00
Hotdogs $2.60
Hash Browns $1.00
Blue Cod $10.00
Crabsticks $1.90

Yum Nua HOT $16.00
- Traditional Thai beef salad, with fresh spices lime juice and herbs and spiced medium to hot, also available with chicken or pork.
Gai Jor $10.00
- Fried Chicken Rolls
Gaang Keo Waarn (Green)/Gaang Daag (Red) MEDIUM $16.00
- Green/Red Curry made from fresh spices and coconut milk, available with chicken, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
Pad Gai Satay MILD $16.00
- Keo's traditional peanut sauce available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian.
all dishes, with the exception of noodle dishes, are served with thai jasmine rice. Fresh seasonal vegetables are chosen to compliment each dish. Hot, medium or mild - this shows how the traditional dish is spiced. Want more heat or less - just let us know!
Goong $10.00
- Bread Crumb Prawns
Tod Man Pla $10.00
- Thai Fish Cakes
Por Pier Sod $10.00
- Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls

250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
- Cooked the way you like it
Beef Schnitzel $13.5
- with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
Belt Panini $13.5
- Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, fries & chopped lettuce
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
- Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
Extra vegetables & salad $6
The Roast $13.5
- Today's roast of the day (Please ask our staff)
Cajun Chicken Salad $17
- Lettuce, chorizo, warm potatoes, tomatoes, house dressing & panko-crusted fried soft boiled eggs. Add sauteed prawns $19
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $13.5
- with tartare & chopped salad