Monteiths Avonhead in Christchurch Menu

BREADS BREADS
  • Flat breads $8.50
  • -Sweet chilli and parmesan
  • -Basil and cashew pesto and cream cheese
  • Garlic bread $7.90
    • Cobb style loaf, baked and served with butter
  • Breads and dips $15.50
    • Selection of locally made breads and dips
ENTREES AND STARTERS ENTREES AND STARTERS
  • Seafood chowder $19.90
    • Thick and creamy chowder - full of seafood, with toasted grain loaf
  • Prawns $17.90
    • Tiger prawns sauteed in sesame and ginger sauce
  • Soup of the day $11.90
    • Created fresh and served with warm toast
  • Crispy pork belly $14.90
    • Twice roasted and served with our asian inspired dipping sauce
  • Beef nachos $16.90
    • Our own special recipe over corn chips and topped with cheese, sour cream and guacamole
  • Southern fried chicken tenders $14.90
    • Chicken tenders, marinated in spices and fried until golden, drizzled with maple syrup and served with garlic mayo and ruano hot sauce
  • Skins $13.90
    • Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
  • Salt & pepper calamari rings $15.90
    • Crusted in salt / pepper, lemon zest, coriander with aioli dipping sauce
MAIN FARE MAIN FARE
  • Pulled pork sandwich $20.90
    • Brioche roll filled with spiced BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw and jalapenos. served with fries
  • Beef, beer and mash $19.90
    • Slow cooked beef in monteith's black beer, served with creamy mash potato, green peas and crispy pastry
  • Lamb's fry & bacon stack $17.90
    • Pan seared lamb's liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
  • West coast ribs $16.90
    • Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • -Without pint $20.00
  • Prime angus beef fillet $37.50
    • Cooked to your liking, over sweet potato puree, roasted baby beets, creme fraiche, red wine jus and parmesan crisps
  • Flintstone ribeye $37.00
    • Ribeye on the bone grilled to perfection, resting over dauphinoise potatoes, creamed spinach, jus and pommes gaufrette. Also available: with salad and fries OR vegetables and potato. Mushroom sauce, red wine sauce or garlic butter
  • South island salmon fillet $30.50
    • Pan seared over potato gratin, creamed spinach, parmesan crisps and hollandaise
  • Canterbury lamb rack $35.90
    • Pan roasted to medium rare, kumara mash, beans, roasted onions and mint gel
  • Fish of the day $POA
    • Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
  • Merrin St chicken $29.50
  • Pork belly $28.90
    • Twice roasted belly of pork, served with gourmet potatoes, portobello mushroom, slow cooked balsamic, onions and jus
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries
  • -Small $5.00
  • -Large $8.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • Two fried eggs $5.00
  • Grilled tomato $4.00
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Side salad $6.00
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Steamed rice $5.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Homemade traditional cheesecake $11.90
    • Ask for details of our chef's latest creation
  • Ice cream sundae $11.90
    • Served with real caramel, chocolate or berries
  • Homemade apple pie $11.90
    • Spiced apples in a buttery pastry pie crust with vanilla ice cream
  • Bailey's chocolate cake $11.90
    • Served with chocolate sauce and ice cream
  • Creme brulee $11.90
    • A classic favourite, light creamy egg custard topped with crunchy golden toffee and served with berries
  • Affogato $14.90
    • Vanilla ice cream espresso shot and liqueur of your choice

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Steamed marlborough tua tua with house made xo sauce gf $26
  • Yellow curry of pumpkin, mushroom, herbs and cashew nuts gf/v $29.50
  • Moong dal and mixed seed salad, avocado and fresh lime v $17
  • Sticky beef wontons (3) $12 (5) $20
  • Spinach leaf with roasted coconut, peanuts, garlic, chilli and lime gf/v $5.50
  • Fresh salad with palm sugar vinaigrette v $12
  • Coconut mousse, jelly and lime syrup $13
  • Our inspired offerings are designed for your shared table.
  • Nam Vang Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Lemongrass & Chilli Squid $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Squid $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Stewed Beef Rice Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Seafood Fried Egg Noodle $14.00
  • Special Stewed Beef Ribs $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Three Colour Dessert & Coconut Cream $5.00
  • Choice of one sauce
    • Mushroom, pepper, béarnaise, garlic butter or red wine jus
  • Pasta of the day $17.50
    • Check our board or ask our staff for today’s selection
  • Caesar salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons and shaved parmesan bound 
with an anchovy dressing and topped with a poached egg… add chicken or salmon:( $4.50 per choice)
  • Mini hot dogs $12.50
    • Served with fries
  • Crumbed camembert, grilled chorizo & marinated olives $18
    • Served with onion currant jam and grilled ciabatta
  • Beef sirloin – 300 gm $30
  • Choose two of the following
    • Roasted garlic and rosemary potatoes,seasonal vegetables, golden fries or a crisp garden salad
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  • Bangers & mash (GF) $17.50
    • With peas and roasted tomato served with a rich brown gravy
  • Cheeses, all served with quince paste, fig relish, candied walnuts, crackers, toasted ciabatta - $11.00 for 1 - $16.00 for 2 - $20.00 for 3
  • Grilled Pork skewers $18.00
    • chilli sambal, lime, coriander
  • Baked Onion Tart $23.00 V
    • Beetroot, goats cheese, candied walnuts, herb salad, balsamic glaze
  • Taco of the moment $19.00
    • Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
  • Pork Belly $31.00 Gf
    • Twice cooked pork belly, warm potato salad, roast rhubarb, onion and apple compote
  • Gorgonzola Picante $9.00
    • Fig jam, quince paste, ciabatta
  • Steak fries $11.00
    • roast garlic aioli, tomato sauce
  • Lamb kofta skewers $18.00
    • Moroccan rub, babaganoush, mint yoghurt, honey and pistachio
  • Cambodian Peppercorn Prawns $20
    • Prawns, Lemongrass, Fresh basil, garlic, green pepper, babycorn, fresh vegetables and bamboo shoots
  • Honey Crispy Chicken $19.5
    • Lightly battered chicken, then fried to a crisp and stir-fried with homemade honey tangy sauce, served with kumara chips, fresh salad and dressings
  • Sunbathe Tofu $17
    • Silken Tofu deep-fried, topped with crisp lemongrass and onion
  • Summer Rolls $9
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, pork and prawns, carrot, cucumber, mint, lettuce, vermicelli noodles with le xo’m dipping sauce.
  • Shanghai Dumpling With Panang Curry Sauce $9
    • Steamed pork dumpling topped with thick Panang curry sauce and kaffir lime leaves
  • Satay Chicken Skewers $9
    • Tender cuts of chicken marinated in Thai spices, grilled to perfection and served with house peanut sauce.
  • Indonesian Beef Rendang $19.5
    • Beef cheek simmering in coconut milk and spices, reduced and caramelized by frying into a rich and tender coconut beef stew
  • Spicy Thai Beef Salad $18.5
    • Grilled Beef slices, mixed with roasted rice powder, fresh coriander, mint, shallot, lemongrass with hot and sour dressing
  • Crisp Skinned Salmon Fillet $29.00
    • Smoked salmon arancini, horseradish creme fraiche, roasted beets, rocket
  • Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Burger $23.00
    • Brioche bun, creamed corn, spiced tomato salsa, iceberg lettuce, Swiss cheese, hand cut fries, paprika aioli
  • Smashed Avocado $5.00
  • Lambs Fry $19.00
    • Potato hash, bacon, onions, mushroom, jus
  • Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers $14.00
    • Salsa verde
  • Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
  • Seasonal Soup $12.00
    • Grilled sourdough
  • Cornflake Crusted Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • Spiced plums, coconut flakes, white chocolate cream
  • 14. Sweet & Sour Dish
    • Served with rice, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
  • Crispy Pork & Roasted Duck $18
  • Roasted Duck $18
  • Black tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • 7. Combination Entrée (for 2 people) $18
    • spring rolls (4 pieces), curry puffs (2 pieces), Chicken satay (2 pieces), Thai wonton (2 pieces), Fish cakes (2 pieces), spare ribs (2 pieces)
  • Combination Meat $16.50
  • 2. Vegetarian Curry Puffs (6 pieces) $9
    • Deep Fried kumara & pumpkin in puff pastry, served with our homemade chili sauce
  • Chicken, beef or Pork $16
  • Edam / Cheddar / Pineapple / Beetroot $1.00
  • -Large $8.00
  • Peanut piston $11.90
    • House made satay chicken patty grilled with our signature peanut & coconut sauce, salad greens, tomato & aioli
  • Wedges
  • Little master $7.50
    • 80gm beef patty / crumbed chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheddar & choice of sauces
  • -Add edam cheese and bacon $11.90
  • Kid's hot dog $4.00
  • Messy melt $11.50
    • Slow cooked pork shoulder smothered in our secret smoky BBQ sauce with salad green, coleslaw, spicy chipotle mayo & melted cheddar, served in ciabatta bun
  • Gobhi Chilli $14.00
    • Cauliflower battered, then deep fried, stir fried with onion, capsicum, chilli sauce and mint sauce.
  • Gobhi Parantha $4.50
    • Stuffed with crushed fresh cauliflower and spices.
  • Chicken Badam Passanda $19.00
    • Meat cooked in rich nutty gravy.
  • Minimum for two persons $32.00 each person
    • 2 samosas + 2 onion baji + 4 pcs veg pakora + 2 chicken tikka + 1/4 pcs tandoori chicken / Mains 2 - 1 vegetarian curry + 1 non vegetarian curry + 2 naan breads
  • Korma Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked with a gravy of cashew nuts, almonds, sultanas & very mild spices.
  • Chilli Chicken $19.00
    • Battered fried chicken cooked with fresh diced capsicum, onions, soy sauce and chilli sauce (Chinese in Indian style).
  • Shahi Paneer $18.00
    • Cottage cheese cubes cooked with special blend of spices with cashews, almond paste and butter.
  • Garlic Kebab $18.00
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs and cashew paste baked in the tandoor
  • Chicken Wings $1.50
  • Beef Vindaloo $10.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • GARLIC NAAN $2.50
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
  • CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
  • Spicy Pork Don $11.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Vegetable Gyoza $7.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Brie $3.20
  • Flat White $4.30
  • Paninis - Olive and feta tomato and pesto $9.20
  • Free Range Egg $6.00
  • Vegemite $1.10
  • Bacon $5.20
  • Macchiato espresso, long $3.50
  • Eggs Montreal - Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers - All served with toasted sourdough, poached eggs, hollandaise, tomatoes and mushrooms $21.50
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Eggs terra viva (v) $24
    • With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Lox 'n bagel $17.50
    • Salt cured salmon, tomato, pesto, red onion, capers & cream cheese on a toasted bagel
  • (GF) = Gluten Free / (VA) = Vegan Available / (EF) = Egg Free /(V)= Vegan / (DF) = Dairy Free
  • Mushroom, 2 eggs, spinach $5
  • Spiced chicken salad $24.50
    • Bell pepper, toasted cashew, roasted red onion & spinach finished with tamarind yoghurt
  • Terra viva spiced meatballs $22.50
    • Olive, parmesan & rosemary flatbread, hummus, rocket & garlic herb sauce
  • Terra viva hot smoked salmon (50g) $6.50
  • The naan (ef) $16.50
    • Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
Monteiths Avonhead

Monteiths Avonhead

location

Address

55 Merrin St, Christchurch, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 3-358 8184

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Saturday 9:30am–12am Sunday 9:30am–11pm Monday 9:30am–11pm Tuesday 9:30am–11pm Wednesday 9:30am–11pm Thursday 9:30am–11pm Friday 9:30am–12am
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly

Location
55 Merrin St, Christchurch, New Zealand