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

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  • Homemade Bread & Dips $12.00
    • A selection of warm homemade bread & trio of dips.
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $23.00
    • With house smoked salmon
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $16.50
    • With toasted seeds, crispy kumara & vinaigrette.
  • Seafood Platter $38.00
    • A delicious combination of in-house smoked fish, salmon mousse, calamari, steamed mussels, battered fish & mussel fritters.
  • Crawfish Chowder $29.00
    • made with Kaikoura Crayfish Served with our toasted homemade bread.
  • Fresh Local Fish GF option $22.00
    • Pan seared or tempura battered with fries and salad
  • Steak: 130g ribeye & red onion marmalade. $20.00
  • Local Crayfish (NZ Rock Lobster) GF option Half $45.00 Whole $90.00
    • Oven baked with garlic butter; served with fries and salad.
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge (sample menu)
  • Whole crayfish $85.00
    • Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
  • Double bacon, sausages & eggs $12.00
    • One harris meats’ beef sausage, two slices of bacon, two fried eggs served with chips and tomato sauce
  • Fish $12.00
    • Tasty piece of beer battered snapper (130gram) with our homemade tartare sauce served with chips
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
The Black Rabbit Pizza Co (sample menu)
  • Hen & Ham $20 / $25
    • Plum sauce, roasted chicken, silverbeet, bacon and cream cheese
  • 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
  • Italiano $15 / $20
    • Tomato sauce, capsicum, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes and feta. Add chorizo sausage +$5
  • Margherita $10 / $15
    • Tomato & garlic sauce, cheery tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan
  • Pesto $10 / $15
    • Cream cheese, basil pesto with parmesan and sweet chilli
  • Canadian $15 / $20
    • Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, garlic roasted mushrooms. Add blue cheese aioli +$3
  • Sausage Dog $10 / $15
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Koura Bay Lodge (sample menu)
  • Chocolate Fondant $15.00
    • Light Sponge with Molten Centre + Ice Cream (cooked fresh to order)
  • 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.
  • Sirloin of Beef $38.00
    • Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Soup of Day $11.50
    • Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
  • Cherry Pie $14.00
    • Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
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    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
Hislops Wholefoods Cafe (sample menu)
  • Soup of the Day $13.5
    • Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $10.5
  • 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
  • Hislops Organic Oat Muesli $9.5
    • Toasted house-made muesli layered with organic yoghurt and fresh fruit. Add LSA (linseed, sunflower & almond sprinkle) for 50c. Add chia seeds for 50c
  • Coconut Rice $17.5
    • With kasundi mushrooms, wilted spinach, and a poached egg
  • Greenlip Mussels $19.5
    • Steamed in a tomato, saffron and fresh herb sauce with  lemon olive oil and Hislops bread
  • 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
  • Ham $4
  • Beef Nachos $15.5
    • Corn chips with tasty beef  sauce, grilled cheese and sour cream
Sakim Bento Sushi Kaikoura (sample menu)
  • Miso Soup $3.00
  • Tuna Roll $8.50
    • Tuna + Onion + Pepper + Kupi Mayo + Lettuce
  • Salmon Bento $10.00
    • Salmon Roll & Salmon Nigiri Mix
  • Vegetarian Sandwich $8.00
    • Variety Of Veges With Salt & Pepper
  • Vegetable Bento $9.00
  • Inari $5.00
  • Bulgogi Sandwich $9.00
    • Korean Beef Bbq With Sweet Chilli Sauce, Vegetables With Sesame Oil
  • Egg & Ham Long Salad Roll $8.50
    • Egg + Ham + Vegetable Salad
Allure Cafe and Gallery (sample menu)
  • No:17 Allure Special $60.00
    • Pork Fingers, Chicken Tenders, Scallops, Chilli Prawns, Muscles, Calamari Rings, Battered fish of the day, BBQ Salmon, Tuna Balls served with Chips and sauces - Serves 4 people
  • No:24 Italian $22.50
    • Loads of Salami, Olives, onion, mushroom - a dash of hot sauce with 3 cheese on our crispy base
  • No:03 Farm House 4 option $16.50
    • Bacon, Sausages x2, Fried eggs x2, Tomato, Baked beans, Mushrooms, Hashbrowns x2
  • No:08 Blue Cod Burger $22.50
    • Gormet Blue Cod Burgers filled with Lettuce,Tomato and Tartare sauce with a choice of two sides
  • No:30 Creamy Carbonara $20.00
    • Cooked in a creamy white wine sauce with fresh garlic, Mushrooms, spinach, Bacon, onionfolded through our fresh fetticini and freshly grated parmesa
  • No:29 Paua Ravioli - Seasonal $20.00
  • No:11 Scrambled Eggs $14.50
    • Delicious seasoned Heb and Cheese Scramble
  • No:06 Bowl of Spicy Wedges $12.50
    • Comes with sauce of your choice. Aoli, Mayonaise, tomato, Bbq, Sweet chilli, vinegar,Tartare, sour cream
Cellar View (sample menu)
  • Toasted Rye & Portobello Mushrooms $18.50
    • Creamy blue cheese, pear, fig and ginger chutney
  • Tagliatelle (Pasta) $19.50
    • Served with spinach, sundried tomato & bacon (optional) in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Seared Angus Rib Eye $38.00
    • Served with mushroom, seasonal vegetables & our own rich red wine jus
  • Crispy Halloumi Salad $18.50
    • Crispy halloumi cheese layered on warm pumpkin salad
  • Chocolate Pot $14.00
    • Served with berry compote, handmade ice-cream and cream
  • Portobello Mushroom on Toasted Dark Rye $18.50
    • Creamy blue & pear, fig & ginger chutney
  • Poppy's Ice Cream Medley $14.00
    • Our delicious handmade ice cream
  • Seafood Chowder $18.50
    • Creamy seafood soup served with crispy garlic bread
The Sonic Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $16.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedges
  • Spicy Apricot Chicken
    • Chicken, red onion, capsicum and silver beet on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a swirl of spicy apricot sauce
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • Wait staff will inform you of today's soup served with a ciabatta garlic butter bread roll
  • Italian
    • Pepperoni, chorizo, tomatoes, olives, and red onion on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs then topped with parmesan cheese
  • Margarita Pizza $14.00
  • 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
  • (Gluten Free option available in small pizza)
  • - Suggestions: - Amaretto, Baileys, Cointreau, Drambuie, Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Frangelico
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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