The Grand Hotel Akaroa Bistro in Canterbury Menu

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Basket of Fries $8.00
Garlic Bread $6.80
- enough for two
Potato Wedges $13.50
- with sour cream and salsa
Nachos $17.50
- spicy bean mix with a sprinkle of cheese, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream

Seafood Basket $15.50
- with scallops, calamari, mussels, fish bites and fries
Chef's Pate $15.50
- served with large toasted croutons and chef’s chutney

Hillyers Pie & Chips $11.00
- Chicken Cranberry & Brie / Steak & Caramelised Onion / Lamb Mint & Kumara
Seafood Chowder $17.50
- with garlic bread
Sausages $15.50
- with mash, onions and gravy or eggs and chips
Burgers $17.50
- Beef, Chicken or Fish with fries
Pizza $19.00
- Hawiian / Chicken & Cranberry / BBQ Meatlovers
Fish of the Day $26.50
- in a crispy beer batter or panfried on a pea & pinenut puree, with potato or fries and salad
Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
- garlic bread topped with a minute steak, bacon, onions, mushrooms, tomato, salad greens and an egg & served with fries
Southern Fried Spiced Chicken $21.00
- with a cajun aioli served with salad and fries
Sizzling T-Bone $29.50
- on mushrooms and onions with garlic butter or onion gravy and salad & fries or eggs & chips
West Coast Whitebait Fritters $32.50
- served with chips & salad
Roast of the Day $19.50
- see our blackboard for details
Curry of the Day $22.50
- see our blackboard for details

Chicken Nuggets & fries $9.50
Mini Hot Dog & fries $9.50
Sausage, mash & veges $10.50
Battered Fish Fillet $13.50
- with fries & salad garnish
Mini Roast $12.50
- with gravy & veges
Minute Steak $13.50
- with gravy, fries & salad garnish
Kid's Desserts $5.50 each
- Mud Cake / Pavlova / Ice Cream Sundae / Crumble

Nearby Sample Menus

Breakfast is served from 7AM to 11.30AM on week days and from 9AM to 11.30AM on weekends and public holidays. All our eggs are organic, free range and locally sourced
Spanakopita $29.50
- Filo pastry, spinach, feta and ricotta w tzatziki and Greek salad
Dux Beef Battered Fish $29.00
- Served with polenta or shoestring fries, fresh salad, aioli
Bread & Dips $18.00
- Dux made liptauer, pesto, pumpkin hummus, and olives
Brunch is served from 11.30AM to 2.30PM on weekends and public holidays. All our eggs are organic, free range and locally sourced, all of our fish is sourced daily to bring you the freshest quality and variety from the South Pacific
Seafood Chowder $17.00
- Creamy roux w fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels & calamari, w garlic ciabatta
Organic Eggs Any Way $14.00
- Two eggs, poached, fried or scrambled with slow roasted tomato and your choice of English muffin or 7 grain toast
Funghi $19.00
- Roasted mushrooms, blue cheese, onion confit, mozzarella

Asparagus with Crab’s Meat Soup (small/ medium/ large) $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
Braised Tofu with Seafood $15.00/ $21.00
- Pork and Assorted Vegetables ( Reg/ Med )
Prawns with Cashew Nuts ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
Hokkien Fried Noodle (Dry) (Spicy) $10.00
Beef Brisket Noodle Soup $10.00
Pork with Curry Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
Tom Yam Prawns or Chicken Soup-Spicy (small/ medium/ large) $7.00/ $27.00/ $39.00
Steamed Whole Fish At Market Price

Lamb Seekh Kebab $11.00
- Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grill in the Tandoor. Served with salad and sauce.
Palak Paneer $16.00
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy mixed with spices.
Veg Platter $14.00
- 2 pieces: Lamb Seekh Kebab, Fish Tikka, Vegetable Samosas, Onion Bhajees, Tandoori Chicken.
Mains Chicken Kolapuri $17.00
- Diced chicken cooked in a medium/hot, delicately spiced tomato gravy.
Mixed Pakora (6 pcs) $5.00
- Crispy cauli, potato, onion dipped in spicy chick pea flour batter and deep fried.
Keema Naan $4.00
- Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb.
Mint Chutney $2.00
Lamb Seekh Kebab (5pcs) (Takeaway/ Dine-in) $10.00/ $11.00

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
Double bacon, sausages & eggs $12.00
- One harris meats’ beef sausage, two slices of bacon, two fried eggs served with chips and tomato sauce
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
Mac n' cheese $12.00
- A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
Fish $12.00
- Tasty piece of beer battered snapper (130gram) with our homemade tartare sauce served with chips
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
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

Plain Donut $2.80
Seafood Mix $18.50
- Oyster, scallop, mussel, crabstick, squid ring, squid curl, fish bite, prawn cutlet, prawn twister served with chips, coleslaw & sauces
Fish Meal $14.50
- 1 battered, 1 crumbed hoki served with chips, coleslaw and sauces
Cheese $9.00
Battered Hoki $3.20
Cocktail Spring Rolls x6 $2.50
Fresh Fish Grilled $8.50
Kumara Chips $6.50

Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
Italian Dressing n/a
- Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
NYC Benedict Bagel n/a
- Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel
The Boss n/a
- Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled n/a
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
Cheeseburger n/a
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun
Garden Salad n/a
- Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal

BBQ PORK RIBS $26.00
- served with crunchy apple slaw, thick cut fries and bbq sauce
FISHERMAN'S BASKET $17.00
- prawn twisters, tempura fish bites, crumbed mussels and squid rings served with thick cut fries
KIDS BASKET $10.00
- chicken nuggets, mini- hot dog and tempura fish bites served with thick cut fries
PORK RIBS $12.00
- pork ribs served with thick cut fries
CHEESECAKE $12.00
- check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
ICE CREAM SUNDAE $7.00
- your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
LAMB SHANKS $26.50
- lamb shanks marinated in rosemary, red wine and garlic served with potato and parsnip mash and steamed vegetables
PASTA OF THE DAY P.O.A
- check the specials board for today's pasta

Malai Kofta - Delicious clusters of lightly fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts, served with a delicate cashew sauce $14.50
Roasted Poppadoms - Wafer thin spiced crisp bread (5 poppadom) $2.00
Onion Bhajees - Light crispy fritters served with tamarind chutney (6 bhajees) $6.50
Chili Shrimp - A feisty seafood curry with green chilies – garnished with fresh coriander $15.50
Vegetable Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $14.50
Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
Fish Masala - Subtle seafood curry with a tangy masala sauce $15.50
Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50

MIXED PLATTER $15.00
- Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
We have a good selection of sweet items and savoury items available in our chilled cabinet. Please see counter staff to make your choice.
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM, TOMATO & SPINACH ON POLENTA CAKE $18.00
- Oven baked Portobello mushroom with tomato and spinach, served on herbed parmesan polenta cake with a poached egg and house made hollandaise sauce (V), (GF)
BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
- Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
MONK’S BACON AND EGGS $21.00
- Bacon, free range eggs, tomato, mushrooms, oven roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise sauce
LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
- Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
- Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
BOWL OF FRENCH FRIES $7.00
- With home made aioli (V), (GF), (DF)

Tarta de santiago – almond tarte $18.00
- The famous Spanish almond tarte from the pilgrim's town of Santiago de compostela dusted in icing sugar, with triple chocolate ice-cream & served traditionally with a glass of pedro ximenez sherry
Solomillo de buey - fillet of angus beef $45.00
- Prime fillet grilled, tomato, dauphinoise with portobello mushroom & pedro Ximenez reduction
Affogato $12.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of espresso
Pollo a la catalana – catalan chicken $38.00
- Tender chicken thigh pieces slow cooked with dried apricots, prunes, sultanas, pinenuts & gourmet potatoes
Dark chocolate hazelnut brownie $18.00
- Rich 70% dark chocolate with cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts served with a refreshing raspberry sorbet & sugared pistachios
With: disaronno amaretto $18.00
Pescado a la plancha – chargrilled fish fillet $41.50
- Chargrilled fish of the day with canary island style mojo verde herbed vinaigrette & sautéed seasonal vegetables
Ensalada de salmon y aguacate $24.00
- Cured akaroa salmon served with avocado on a warm kumara & parsnip salad

Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
Hereford beef burger with Sriracha mayo served with French fries $21.00
Sticky pork belly bao buns, topped with crushed chili peanuts (2 buns) $14.00
Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
French fries with aioli & ketchup $8.00
Chinese fried chicken with Sriracha mayo, crushed peanuts (GF) $18.00
Lamb Dan Dan noodles, spicy crushed peanuts $21.00
Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00

Braised Minced Pork Rice $5.80
- Finely chopped of pork belly, slow cooked in aromatic soy sauce and five spice then spooned over a bowl of hot rice with pickles and soya egg. A mixture of sweet and salty' taste.
Deep Fried Taro Cake $4.50
Braised Tofu $4.00
Dry Noodle $6.00
- Traditional noodle (dry). Can choose from cither noodle, rice noodle or vermicelli.
Taiwanese Style Popcorn Chicken $6.50
- Dangerously addictive! Juicy bite size pieces of chicken deep fried in batter and seasoned with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
Taiwanese Sausages $5.00
- Perfect combination of fat and lean pork cube marinated in chef each special recipe, a mild sweet taste. In night markets they are often served on a stick (like a kebab) and garnished with cloves of garlic.
Taiwanese Style Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
- Taiwanese version of the beef noodle soup is now one of the most popular dishes in Taiwan.
-Add egg $0.60

Double Choc Chip N/A
Thousand Island N/A
Pork Riblet N/A
Wrap N/A
Onion N/A
Tuna N/A
Lettuce N/A
Olives N/A

Egg on Toast $10.00
Corn Fritter Stack $16.90
- Cornfritter, bacon, tomato, sweet chili sauce, sour cream and fresh salad
Muesli $13.90
- Home honey baked muesli served with fresh fruit, yoghurt or cream
Bacon, Eggs and Tomatoes $16.90
Chicken Burger and Fries $13.90
Eggs Benedict $17.90
- Poached eggs on a muffin split with bacon, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
Toast and Jam $8.0
- Fresh baked bread served with butter and jam selection
Hotcakes or French Toast $17.90
- Served with fresh fruit, bacon, yoghurt or cream and maple syrup