served medium -rare withcharred broccoli, buttered swede, anchovy and Parmesan(GF) Wine match – Babich Black Label Syrah
or
Confit Akaroa salmon
with gourmet potatoes, green beans, olives, roasted tomato and a soft-boiled egg (GF, DF) Wine match – The Pass Sauvignon Blanc
or
Slow roasted cauliflower
with coconut, pickled chilli, crispy shallots and coriander(V, VG, GF, DF) Wine match –Greystone Pinot Gris
DESSERT
Summer berries
with rock melon carpaccio, crystallised white chocolate, crème fraiche and basil (V, GF, VG & DFavailable) Wine match – Forrest Botrytised Riesling
or
New Zealand cheese plate
a selection of local cheeses with seasonal accompaniments, apricot and saffron compote and crackers (GF available) Wine match – Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port
Tea or coffee
$85 per person
Dinner tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours
Wine match package available for $20 per person
LATE DINNER STARTER
Chef’s Amuse Bouche
LATE DINNER ENTREE
Miso roasted eggplant
with baby kale and sesame (V, VG, GF & DF) Wine match – Ant Moore Chardonnay
or
Baked Cloudy Bay clams
with shallot and parsley cream and garlic bread (GF available) Wine match – Vavasour Riesling
or
Duck and pork terrine
with parsley, fennel, gherkins and Melba toast (DF, GF available) Wine match: Carrick Rose
LATE DINNER MAIN COURSE
Slow cooked pork shoulder
with fondant potato, red cabbage and apple(GF, DF available) Wine match: Chard Farm Pinot Noir
or
Aged beef sirloin
served medium-rare with charred broccoli, buttered swede, anchovy and Parmesan (GF) Wine match: Babich Black Label Syrah
or
Confit Akaroa salmon
with gourmet potatoes, green beans, olives, roasted tomato and a soft - boiled egg (GF, DF) Wine match: The Pass Sauvignon Blanc
or
Slow roasted cauliflower
with coconut, pickled chilli, crispy shallots and coriander (V, VG, GF, DF) Wine match: Greystone Pinot Gris
DESSERT
Summer berries
with rock melon carpaccio, crystallised white chocolate, creme fraiche and basil (V, GF, VG & DFavailable) Wine match: Forrest Botrytised Riesling
or
Caramelised pineapple pudding
with coconut and ginger foam, mango puree and a crisp sesame tuille (GF & DF available) Wine match: Forrest Botrytised Riesling
or
New Zealand cheese plate
a selection of local cheeses with seasonal accompaniments, apricot and saffron compote and crackers (GF available) Wine match: Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port
A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
Side Salad $6.00
Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
Ask for today's selection.
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Garlic Sauce $2.50
High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
filled with banana & lemon zest tossed in cinnamon sugar served with chocolate dipping sauce and ice-cream.
Prawn Wontons $14.00
marinated with sesame & coriander served with a Thai dipping sauce
Ice-cream Sundae $8.00
Vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of toffee, chocolate, berry or passionfruit sauce topped with crushed meringue and wafers
Fisherman's Basket $29.00
a selection of fried seafood, mussels, prawns, fish and calamari served with chips, salad and our delicious homemade tartare
Fettuccini $18.00
Marinara - A mix of fresh seafood pan seared with homemade Italian sauce / Vegetarian - Seasonal Vegetables pan-fried in a homemade Italian sauce / Carbonara - Bacon, mushrooms and garlic pan-fried with a cream and Parmesan sauce topped with freshly chopped parsley
Prawn $14.00
Crumbed Camembert $14.00
Gooey Camembert with a zesty crust served with cranberry dipping sauce
We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.
Wedges $8.5
Squawk Dawg $8.90
This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Goneburger $16.00
If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Tender strips of tandoori chicken, lamb or paneer tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions dressed with lemon juice, chaat masala and chopped coriander served with mint chutney.
Fish Malabari $17.00
Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
Basmati rice cooked with whole spices with a choice of vegetables, chicken, lamb or prawns and served with poppadom, raita and pickle.
Lime marinated succulent prawns, freshly chopped tomato, orange, onion, avocado, a little spicy jalapeno and coriander. This is a traditional dish from Cancun, located on the Caribbean coast o f Mexico.
Nachos $16.50
With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken.
Flautas (GF) $14.00
These popular crispy golden tortillas are tilled with your choice of chicken or potato and cheese served with fresh lettuce, sour cream and cheese on top.
Tostadas (GF) $25.50
From Mexico City, these beautiful homemade crunchy corn tortillas are lavishly topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese and red salsa, served with guacamole and pico de gallo and your choice o f Chicken, beef, vegetarian or prawns* (*available for $2 extra).
Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila (GF) $9.50
A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch o f tequila.
Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo.
Mini Empanadas $16.50
Filled with only cheese or add chicken or beef.
Taquitos $14.00
Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream.