Lobster Inn Motor Lodge in Kaikoura Menu

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Double bacon, sausages & eggs $12.00
- One harris meats’ beef sausage, two slices of bacon, two fried eggs served with chips and tomato sauce
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
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
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
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
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
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
Whole crayfish $85.00
- Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips

Nearby Sample Menus

Local Crayfish (NZ Rock Lobster) GF option Half $45.00 Whole $90.00
- Oven baked with garlic butter; served with fries and salad.
Fresh Local Fish GF option $22.00
- Pan seared or tempura battered with fries and salad
Garlic bread $9.50
Pork: Stuffed pork belly with apple sauce. $17.00
Beer Battered fries $10.00
FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $16.50
- With toasted seeds, crispy kumara & vinaigrette.
Marlborough Green Shell Mussels GF option Small $15.00 Large $23.00
- Steamed in lemongrass, coriander, chilli, lime, garlic & coconut cream with toasted homemade bread
Seafood Platter $38.00
- A delicious combination of in-house smoked fish, salmon mousse, calamari, steamed mussels, battered fish & mussel fritters.

Hens Are Nuts $20 / $25
- Fruit chutney, roast chicken, capsicum, pistachio nuts and cream cheese. Add bacon +$5
Pumpkin Eater $15 / $20
- Tomato sauce, roasted pumpkin, roasted red peppers, feta, pine nuts and topped with fresh rocket
Hen & Ham $20 / $25
- Plum sauce, roasted chicken, silverbeet, bacon and cream cheese
Beer Batter Fries $6
- With tomato sauce
Canadian $15 / $20
- Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, garlic roasted mushrooms. Add blue cheese aioli +$3
Sausage Dog $10 / $15
- Tomato sauce, pepperoni
Blue Pear $15 / $20
- Fruit chutney, poached pear, blue cheese, pine nuts. Add prosciutto +$5
Pear Salad $15
- Poached pear, almonds and parmesan with fresh salad greens and a mint & honey vinaigrette

Soup du jour $13.50
- Please see staff/specials board...soup is served with a crusty baguette.
Olive Tagliatelle pasta $ 27.50
- Olive, tomato and spinach with a parmesan concasse.
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.)
Paua $49.50
- Pan seared whole abalone/paua served with a Riesling caper/lemon beuree blanc.
Balsamic reduction $3.00
Olives $9.50
- Warmed, marinated Kalamata olives.
Green-shelled Marlborough mussels Fresh mussels steamed in coriander, lime, ginger, coconut cream. $18.50
Chicken port pate $14.50
- Served with house made thyme croutons and fresh garden herbs.

Fresh Fillet of Fish $37.00
- Pan Fried Blue Cod, New Potatoes, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mayonnaise & Fried Capers.
Lamb Rack $37.00
- Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
Sirloin of Beef $38.00
- Prime Aged & Grain Fed, Char Grilled + Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
Cherry Pie $14.00
- Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
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.
Soup of Day $11.50
- Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
Crème Brulée $12.00
- Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.

Red Pepper Sauce $1.5
Eggs Benedict $24
- with smoked salmon and wilted spinach
Falafel $4
Lentil Burger $19.5
- Lentil, cashew and coriander patty sitting atop crisp salad on toasted bread and hummus finished with avocado and fermented beetroot chutney
Soup of the Day $13.5
- Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $10.5
Chia Cream Bircher $9.5
- Chia seed ‘cream ‘ with almond and raspberry, layered with house-made organic bircher, fresh fruit, sweet dukkah
Coconut Rice $17.5
- With kasundi mushrooms, wilted spinach, and a poached egg
Open Fish Sandwich $23.5
- Pan fried groper fillet presented on fresh salad atop Hislops toasted garlic buttered bread and finished with homemade tartare sauce

Vegetable Bento $9.00
Sushi Roll $6.00
- Flavours: Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Vegetable
Sushi Sandwich $6.50
- Sushi Rice Sandwich
Adamame $5.00
Combination $10.00
Inari $5.00
Miso Soup $3.00
Tuna Bento $9.00

No:15 Tuna Balls and Chips $12.50
No:03 Half a Crayfish $48.00
- Lightly grilled on the hotplate and cooked in a garlic butter with a choice of two sides fromthe menu below.
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:06 Bowl of Spicy Wedges $12.50
- Comes with sauce of your choice. Aoli, Mayonaise, tomato, Bbq, Sweet chilli, vinegar,Tartare, sour cream
No:11 BLAT Bagel $12.50
- Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomatoes served with Chips
With a choice of two sides: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
No:02 Farm House Breakfast ( The Works ) $21.50
- Bacon, Sausages x2, Fried eggs x2, Tomato, Baked beans, Mushrooms, Hashbrowns x2
Add Chicken for $2.50

Eggs Benedict $18.50
- Bacon, Salmon or Spinach
Crispy Halloumi Salad $18.50
- Crispy halloumi cheese layered on warm pumpkin salad
Crispy Halloumi Salad $28.50
- Pan fried halloumi cheese layered on warm pumpkin salad, drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Tagliatelle (Pasta) $19.50
- Served with spinach, sundried tomato & bacon (optional) in a creamy white wine sauce
Whole Green Lipped Mussel's $24.00
- Massaman sauce
Cellar View Open Sandwich $18.00
- Choice of steak / chicken / fish
Cellar View Platter $39.00
- Fresh Selection of Bread and Crackers / With cold cuts of Ham, Salami, Hot Pork and Shaved Smoked Salmon, Mussel', Homemade Dips and Spreads / Selection of Cheeses, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes and Pickles
Toasted Rye & Portobello Mushrooms $18.50
- Creamy blue cheese, pear, fig and ginger chutney

Honey and Soy Chicken Nibbles $14.00
- Tasty chicken nibbles marinated and cooked in a honey and soy sauce served with a petite salad
Vegetarian Linguine $18.50
- Fresh vegetables and herbs in a tomato sauce served with a garlic ciabatta roll and topped with parmesan 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
Hot Apple Pie $14.00
- Delicious hot apple pie served with vanilla ice cream and cream
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
Flat Breads $10.50
- Fresh home-made selection with your choice of either: Sundried tomato, chilli & cheese (olives optional) / Garlic & herb (cheese option available) / Basil pesto & cheese
Honey Grilled Chicken and Chips $14.00
Side of Mash / Side Salad / Side of bread $6.00