Cafe Encounter in Kaikoura Menu

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Nearby Sample Menus

  • Paua (Abalone) – Kaikoura delicacy GF option $40.00
    • Lightly sautéed served with seaweed salad and fries.
  • Garlic bread $9.50
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $23.00
    • With house smoked salmon
  • Falafel: V The Pier’s chickpea falafel. $15.00
  • West Coast Whitebait GF option Small $18.00 Large $29.00
    • Choice of micro-battered or egg omelette with salad – large comes with fries.
  • Crawfish Chowder $29.00
    • made with Kaikoura Crayfish Served with our toasted homemade bread.
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $18.50
    • With Falafel
  • Local Crayfish (NZ Rock Lobster) GF option Half $45.00 Whole $90.00
    • Oven baked with garlic butter; served with fries and salad.
  • Vegetarian salad $18.00
    • Roasted pumpkin with a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Lamb salad $20.00
    • Warm roasted pulled lamb & roasted pumpkin on top of a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Mac n' cheese $12.00
    • A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
  • 300gm ribeye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli or mushroom sauce topping
  • 300gram rib-eye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli, mushroom sauce or red wine jus with salad and chips
  • Mussels $12.00
    • Six fresh omega mussels steamed in white wine, with a chilli, coriander, roasted garlic and coconut cream sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • Chowder $12.00
    • The famous ‘lobster inn’ dish made with mussels, shrimps and monk fish in as creamy rich white sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • Whole crayfish $85.00
    • Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
  • Roast Pumpkin Fettuccine $20
    • Roast pumpkin, kalamata olives and silverbeet in a creamy tomato sauce
  • Greek Salad $15
    • Cheery tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, feta with fresh salad greens and an olive oil & balsamic dressing
  • Garlic $10 / $15
    • Pine neuts, kalamata olives, parmesan
  • Pumpkin Eater $15 / $20
    • Tomato sauce, roasted pumpkin, roasted red peppers, feta, pine nuts and topped with fresh rocket
  • Smoked Chicken Fettuccine $20
    • Smoked chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and silverbeet in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Pear Salad $15
    • Poached pear, almonds and parmesan with fresh salad greens and a mint & honey vinaigrette
  • Gone Hunting $20 / $25
    • Plum sauce, wild venison, pulled wild pork, chorizo sausage and topped with blue cheese aioli
  • Hen & Ham $20 / $25
    • Plum sauce, roasted chicken, silverbeet, bacon and cream cheese
  • Olives $9.50
    • Warmed, marinated Kalamata olives.
  • Pork belly $31.50
    • Confit of pork with a rum and blue borage honey glaze, apple puree and crackling.
  • Roasted vegetables of the day $6.00
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Smoked fish chowder $16(small) $22(large)
    • A veloute of smoked fish, fresh fish and Marlborough mussels, finished with double cream fennel, lemon and parsley......served with a crusty baguette.
  • Olive Tagliatelle pasta $ 27.50
    • Olive, tomato and spinach with a parmesan concasse.
  • Green-shelled Marlborough mussels Fresh mussels steamed in coriander, lime, ginger, coconut cream. $18.50
  • Bread $15.00
    • A selection of house baked bread with house dips balsamic reduction and hapuku olive oil.(2-4served).
  • Cherry Pie $14.00
    • Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Lamb Rack $37.00
    • Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Fresh Bread $10.00
    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
  • Chocolate Fondant $15.00
    • Light Sponge with Molten Centre + Ice Cream (cooked fresh to order)
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
    • Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
  • Eggs Avocado & Harissa $18.5
    • Two poached eggs on Hislops wholemeal toast with avocado and harissa smash, feta and wilted spinach
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with smoked salmon and wilted spinach
  • Avocado $2
  • Bacon $4
  • Red Pepper Sauce $1.5
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.5
    • Two eggs any style, with bacon and Hislops toast
  • Seafood Chowder $18
    • Hoki, smoked warehou and green-lip mussels in a seafood base with mixed vegetables. Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $14.5. Add an extra slice of Hislops Bread for $1
  • Soup of the Day $13.5
    • Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $10.5
  • Tuna Bento $9.00
  • Bulgogi Sandwich $9.00
    • Korean Beef Bbq With Sweet Chilli Sauce, Vegetables With Sesame Oil
  • Big Combo $20.00
  • Adamame $5.00
  • Inari $5.00
  • Donkatsu Sandwich $9.00
    • Pork Cutlet + Apple + Onion + Donkatsu Sauce
  • Sushi Roll $6.00
    • Flavours: Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Vegetable
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich $9.00
    • Teriyaki Chicken + Kupi Mayo + Avocado + Lettuce
  • No:03 Apple Pie $10.00
    • Delicious Homemade apple pie served with Vanilla ice cream
  • Flavours are: Jelly, Caramel, Chocolate
  • No:05 Eggs Benedict with Bacon $16.50
    • Poached eggs, Bacon on Toasted Ciabata, Served with Hollandaise Sauce
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad,Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • No:01 Seafood Chowder $19.50
    • Delicious Chowder done in a creamy sauce filled with your favourite fresh seafood; Scallops, Squid, Muscles and Shrimp
  • No:21 Lamb and Rosemary $22.50
    • Delicious New Zealand Lamb seasoned with Rosemary, Peppers and a homemade mint yogurt sauce and garnished with Mint
  • No:07 Ham, Cheese and Pineapple with Chips $12.50
  • No:01 Chocolate Fudge Cake $10.00
    • Served with Ice cream, whipped cream and fresh fruit
  • Portobello Mushroom on Toasted Dark Rye $18.50
    • Creamy blue & pear, fig & ginger chutney
  • Seafood Chowder $19.50
    • Creamy & velvety served with crispy garlic bread
  • Cheese Platter $24.50
    • A Selection of Crackers and Cheese's Including cheeses from the Award winning Kalkoura Cheese Company
  • Our friendly staff will advise you on today's specials Vegan and gluten free meals available on request.
  • Baked Goats Cheese $17.50
    • Served with crostini, salad greens & finished with our own salsa verde
  • Toasted Rye & Portobello Mushrooms $18.50
    • Creamy blue cheese, pear, fig and ginger chutney
  • Garlic & Chilli Prawns $18.50
  • Chicken Fillet (free range corn feed) $29.00
    • Served with a Thai style red pepper, chilli sauce & vegetable medley
  • Marinated Prawns $26.00
    • Delicious butterflied marinated prawns cooked in a garlic, sweet chilli and tomato sauce served with shoestring fries and a fresh green salad and garlic aioli
  • Salt + Pepper Squid $15.00
    • Lightly battered salt and pepper squid pieces, served with wasabi mayonnaise and a lemon wedge
  • Seafood Platter 2 $59.00
    • A delicious selection of fish, mussels, marinated prawns, and calamari served with a fresh green salad, dipping sauces and a basil pesto and cheese flat bread
  • Battered Fish and Chips $14.00
  • Pukeko
    • Honey roasted kumara, feta, capsicum, red onion and silver beet on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese
  • Tex Mex
    • Pepperoni, chilli, mushrooms, bacon and capsicum on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a dollop of sour cream
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $16.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedges
  • The Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Vanilla ice cream served with either raspberry coulis, caramel or chocolate sauce, cream and a cherry on top
Cafe Encounter

Cafe Encounter

location

Address

96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033196777

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Gluten Free , International , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
96 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand