Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar in Kaikoura Menu

STARTERS MENU STARTERS MENU
  • Olives $9.50
    • Warmed, marinated Kalamata olives.
  • Bread $15.00
    • A selection of house baked bread with house dips balsamic reduction and hapuku olive oil.(2-4served).
  • Garlic loaf 11.50
    • Oven baked garlic, parmesan loaf with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Soup du jour $13.50
    • Please see staff/specials board...soup is served with a crusty baguette.
  • Roast beetroot and feta salad $16(small) $26(large)
    • Roasted beetroot and marinated feta tossed with fresh salad greens, toasted seeds and dressed with herb vinaigrette.
  • 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.
  • Green-shelled Marlborough mussels Fresh mussels steamed in coriander, lime, ginger, coconut cream. $18.50
  • Calamari $18.00
    • Coated chilli, Lemon zest and sea salt.Pan Fried and served with a salad and citrus mayonnaise.
  • Bruschetta 16.00
    • Portobello mushrooms, blue cheese and toasted cashew nuts, rocket and parmesan.
  • Chicken port pate $14.50
    • Served with house made thyme croutons and fresh garden herbs.
SEAFOOD MENU SEAFOOD MENU
  • Fresh local fish $32.50
    • We buy our fish direct from the fisherman and fillet the fish daily on site.(Please see staff/specials board.)
  • Local crayfish
    • price subject to market value, direct from fisherman daily.Char-grilled or oven baked local crayfish with mesclun salad and lime-horseradish butter
  • Paua $49.50
    • Pan seared whole abalone/paua served with a Riesling caper/lemon beuree blanc.
MEATS MENU MEATS MENU
  • Local lamb (two cuts) $38.50
    • Slow cooked lamb shank with French cutlets.All cuts are served with a minted pea puree and a cabernet jus.
  • Aged Canterbury rib eye $35.00
    • Char grilled rib eye, smoked mushrooms, belly bacon and cabernet jus.
  • Pork belly $31.50
    • Confit of pork with a rum and blue borage honey glaze, apple puree and crackling.
  • Stuffed chicken breast $29.50
    • Stuffed with bacon, spinach, served with a garlic rosemary white wine cream sauce.
FRESH PASTAS MENU FRESH PASTAS MENU
  • Fish fettuccine pasta $29.00
    • Fresh local fish, calamari, chilli and garlic, lemon cream sauce.
  • Olive Tagliatelle pasta $ 27.50
    • Olive, tomato and spinach with a parmesan concasse.
SIDES MENU SIDES MENU
  • Potato bread /butter $5.00
  • Mesclun salad $6.00
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Roasted vegetables of the day $6.00
  • Balsamic reduction $3.00
  • Lemon aioli $3.00
  • Parmesan $3.00

Nearby Sample Menus

The Pier Hotel Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pork: Stuffed pork belly with apple sauce. $17.00
  • Fresh Local Fish GF option $22.00
    • Pan seared or tempura battered with fries and salad
  • The Pier Soup GF option $12.00
    • Served with toasted homemade bread.
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $23.00
    • With house smoked salmon
  • Pork Ribs GF $16.00
    • Marinated in sticky barbeque sauce
  • Steak: 130g ribeye & red onion marmalade. $20.00
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $14.00
    • In-house crumbed, on mesclun with lemon mayonnaise
  • Paua (Abalone) – Kaikoura delicacy GF option $40.00
    • Lightly sautéed served with seaweed salad and fries.
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge (sample menu)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Whole crayfish $85.00
    • Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
  • 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
  • Mac n' cheese $12.00
    • A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
  • 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
  • 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
The Black Rabbit Pizza Co (sample menu)
  • Greek Salad $15
    • Cheery tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, feta with fresh salad greens and an olive oil & balsamic dressing
  • Pear Salad $15
    • Poached pear, almonds and parmesan with fresh salad greens and a mint & honey vinaigrette
  • The Black Rabbit $20 / $25
    • Fruit chutney, braised wild rabbit, red onion, almonds, cream cheese, topped with fresh rocket
  • Wedges $8
    • Hand cut jacket potato wedges, with aioli
  • Beer Batter Fries $6
    • With tomato sauce
  • Smoked Chicken Fettuccine $20
    • Smoked chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and silverbeet in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Pesto $10 / $15
    • Cream cheese, basil pesto with parmesan and sweet chilli
  • Pumpkin Eater $15 / $20
    • Tomato sauce, roasted pumpkin, roasted red peppers, feta, pine nuts and topped with fresh rocket
Koura Bay Lodge (sample menu)
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
    • Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
  • Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
    • Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
  • Fresh Bread $10.00
    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Chocolate Fondant $15.00
    • Light Sponge with Molten Centre + Ice Cream (cooked fresh to order)
  • Cherry Pie $14.00
    • Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
Hislops Wholefoods Cafe (sample menu)
  • Energy Salad of the Day $17
    • Warm turmeric roasted veges on  seasonal greens, topped with feta and toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds with a date and lemon dressing
  • Beef Nachos $15.5
    • Corn chips with tasty beef  sauce, grilled cheese and sour cream
  • BLAT $17.5
    • Warm bacon layered with avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise between Hislops toasted bread
  • Hummus $2
  • 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
  • Potato Feta Rosti $14.5
    • Organic potato, feta and mint rosti layered with grilled brie, fresh tomato salsa and finished with balsamic reduction. Add bacon $18.5
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.5
    • Two eggs any style, with bacon and Hislops toast
Sakim Bento Sushi Kaikoura (sample menu)
  • Inari $5.00
  • Japanese Kupi Salad $6.00
  • Vegetarian Sandwich $8.00
    • Variety Of Veges With Salt & Pepper
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken Roll $5.00
    • Sweet Chilli Chicken With Lettuce
  • Donkatsu Sandwich $9.00
    • Pork Cutlet + Apple + Onion + Donkatsu Sauce
  • Salmon Bento $10.00
    • Salmon Roll & Salmon Nigiri Mix
  • Sushi Roll $6.00
    • Flavours: Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Vegetable
  • Sushi Sandwich $6.50
    • Sushi Rice Sandwich
Allure Cafe and Gallery (sample menu)
  • No:15 Tuna Balls and Chips $12.50
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • With a choice of two sides: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • No:25 Hawaiian $22.50
    • Shaved ham, Pineapple pieces with our Allure special 3 Cheese Topping and our homemade Tomato sauce, on a crispy base
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad,Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • No:06 Beer Battered Snapper $26.50
    • Two mouth watering pieces of Beer Battered Snapper, served with a choice of Two sides from the Menu below
  • No:07 Ham, Cheese and Pineapple with Chips $12.50
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad,Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
Cellar View (sample menu)
  • Whole Green Lipped Mussel's $24.00
    • Massaman sauce
  • Baked Goats Cheese $17.50
    • Served with crostini, salad greens & finished with our own salsa verde
  • Bread and Dips $12.50
    • Toasted ciabatta and a selection of handmade dips
  • Pate (our own homemade) $14.00
    • Served with crostini
  • Garlic Bread $9.50
  • Roast of the Day $19.50
  • Moroccan Lamb Koftas $17.50
  • Pork Belly $32.00
    • Slow cooked, served with apple sauce & a medley of roasted vegetables
The Sonic Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • BBQ Bacon & Beef Burger $21.00
    • Delicious homemade burger pattie with lettuce, Bacon, tomato, red onion, BBQ sauce and mayo in a freshly toasted bun with a side of shoestring fries. Ask for cheese
  • Chilli and Lime Potato Wedges $10.00
  • Creamy Mustard Chicken $27.00
    • Powdered mustard chicken breast grilled then simmered in a creamy mustard and leek sauce. Served with potato mash fresh stir fried vegetables
  • 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
  • Canterbury T-Bone Steak $29.00
    • Succulent prime 350 gram T-bone steak served with your choice of either chilli and lime potato wedges, or creamy potato mash and stir fried vegetables with a mushroom jus or a garlic jus
  • Pukeko
    • Honey roasted kumara, feta, capsicum, red onion and silver beet on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $16.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedges
  • Side of Mash / Side Salad / Side of bread $6.00
Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar

Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar

location

Address

12 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033196666

email

Email

greendolphinkaikoura@xtra.co.nz

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood , Soups , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Validated Parking ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
12 Avoca Street, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand
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