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

  • Double Up Tuesday $20.0
    • Burger + Beer, Wine or Fanta
  • The Steak Sandwich $24.5
    • Angus rump, balsamic roasted mushroom, onion jam, blue cheese mayo
  • Tear 'n' Share Garlic Bread $7.5
    • whipped roasted garlic butter
  • Cajun Spiced Hand Cut Wedges $8.0
    • with salsa and sour cream
  • Fish and Chips $14.0
    • shoestring fries and O.G.H.Coleslaw
  • Shoestring Fries $6.0
    • with aioli
  • Loaded Baked Potato $5.0
  • Mexican Nacho Fingers $12.0
    • corn chip crusted braised beef brisket, salsa and citrus sour cream
  • Majidi Ye Ke Mot $7.50
    • Tamarind sorbet - tangy & refreshing. - Or for the brave - chilli topped sorbet $7.50
  • Wetda Seebian $16.00
    • Mild pork curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
  • Jetda Thoke $14.50
    • Shredded chicken, tossed with salad greens & dressed with lemon, shallots, chilli & coriander.
  • Tohujo $14.50
    • Crispy yellow split-pea tofu served with roasted garlic and tomato dip.
  • Napijo $14.50
    • Crumbly fish, served spicy with crisp lettuce.
  • Seit Da Kin $17.00
    • Cubes of lamb marinated in spices, grilled & served with a chilli/mint dip.
  • Binlay Zarkin $19.00
    • Skewers of prawn, fish & squid marinated in light spices, grilled & served with lemon.
  • Pazunjo $21.00
    • Prawns sauteed simply in garlic.
  • Maple glazed pork belly $32.00
    • Served on a creamy rich kumara mash with wilted bok choy and caramelized pineapple, drizzled with a sweet maple & apple reduction.
  • Anchovies are optional
  • Brickworks beef burger $20.00
    • Homemade prime beef pattie served with streaky bacon, cheese, onion jam lettuce, tomato & beer battered onion rings
  • Seasoned wedges $14.50
    • With sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • Served from 11am daily
  • Cheesecake of the day $14.50
    • Chef’s creation, served with cream & ice cream
  • Fish & chips $14.50
    • Golden battered fish, served with chunky fries, salad & tartare sauce
  • Vege burger $20.00
    • Two Hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, coleslaw, cheese, lettuce & tomato finished with beer battered onion rings.
  • Sigol Bapsang (more than 2 people) $20.00 pp
    • Salad, Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables, Korean Savoury Pancake, Braised Fish, Spicy Stir Fried Pork or Bulgogi, Korean Soybean Paste Soup, Two kinds of Cooked Vegetables, Kim-chi, Two kinds of Side Dishes, Steamed Rice, Dessert (Coffee or Tea)
  • Beef Soybean Paste Stew $14.00
  • Korean Pancake $10.00
  • Beef Patties $18.00
  • Boiled Dumplings $13.00
  • Noodles with Assorted Vegetables $12.00
  • Seafood Pancake $10.00
  • Spicy Stir Fried Squid and Pork $15.00
  • Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
  • Mango Chicken $16.90
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Butlers Platter $19.00
    • Vegetable samosas (2), Onion Bhajees (4), Chicken Tikka (4), fresh salad with mango dressing and selected dips.
  • Prawn Malabari $18.90
    • Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
    • Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
  • Chilli Pesto Bread $13.50
    • Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • Vege Lasagne $19.00
    • A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.
  • Cajun Wedges $8.50
    • Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet chilli and sour cream.
  • Milano S $11.50/ M $17.00/ L $28.50
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicious!
  • Seafood S $11.00/ M $16.50/ L $28.00
    • Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce.
  • Chicken Tenders $8.50
    • Chicken Tenders wedges served with tasty BBQ sauce.
  • Zorba S $11.00 /M$16.50/ L $28.00
    • Popeye's favourite! Chopped spinach, mushrooms, cream cheese and olives.
  • Bacon and Asparagus S$12.00/M$17.50/L $29.00
    • Bacon and asparagus garnished with cracked pepper
  • Large halfsies $23.00
  • Pizza Bread $7.00
    • basil pesto and parmesan or Brewers BBQ, cheese and bacon each
  • Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad $19.50
    • baby cos, sesame, lime, coriander and bamboo shoots
  • Large $20.00
  • Pastries $9.00
    • chocolate Danish; mixed berry compote and soft cream
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Bites $14.00
    • with smokey Texan dipping sauce
  • Regular AZZZ Non Meat Burger $17.00
    • pumpkin fritters with olives, semi dried tomato, eggplant, roasted garlic and fries
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • made from local seasonal goodies and ciabatta bread
  • Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
  • Coconut, lemon & chia seed pudding, poached rhubarb compote (gf,df) $15.50
  • Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
  • Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
  • Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
  • Homemade bread, extra serve $7.50
  • Warm free range saffron chicken, fennel and herb salad (gf, df) $19.00
  • Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
  • Tasting Plate $23.00
    • Perfect to share. Garlic prawns and salt & pepper calamari served with a selection of dipping sauces
  • Pasta of the Day $19.90
    • Please ask what Chef has created
  • Sausages and Mash $8.50
    • Served with peas
  • Mozzarella Loaf $9.90
    • A Parisian loaf smothered with garlic butter and mozzarella
  • Rump Steak $23.50
    • 200g piece of rump steak cooked to your liking and served with fried eggs, onion rings, fries and salad. Choice of mushroom or pepper sauce or garlic butter
  • Chicken & Mixed Herb Pâté $16.50
    • Pâté but not as you know it. Our light and tasty take served with breads
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • Our take with marinaded strips of ribeye, tossed through salad greens with garlic dressing
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $11.90
    • Served with a raspberry coulis and whipped cream
  • Udon $10.00
  • Chicken Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Spicy Chicken Don $11.50
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Tofu Teriyaki Don $11.50
  • Salmon Shasimi Don $13.50
  • Chicken Karaage Curry Don $12.50
  • Chicken Katsu Don $11.50
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • Ranch N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Wheat N/A
  • Chargrilled Chilli Calamari $21.50
    • Served with capers, kalamata olives, tomatoes, mixed leaves & lemon vinaigrette
  • Arancini Siciliani $14.50
    • We crumb then lightly fry our taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Deliziosi! Served with smoky-tomato aioli.
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $19.50 / $26.50
    • Fettuccine tossed with seared pancetta & zucchini in a rich cream, egg yolk & parmesan sauce
  • Braised Beef Ravioli $22.50 / $28.50
    • Our slow-braised beef ravioli is served in a deliciously creamy onion, Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce >>
  • Salmone $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, dill & mozzarella
  • Antipasto Misto $35.50
    • The classic way to start your Tutto Bene dining experience. Italian & local delicacies: prosciutto, mortadella & salami; smoked salmon & white anchovies; boccocini; marinated olives, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables; and tapenade & pesto. Served with Tutto Bene grissini, ciabatta & focaccia
  • Panne all'Aglio $9.50
    • Tutto Bene loaf baked with garlic & herb butter
  • Bruschetta Classica $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia topped with garlic, sliced tomato, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar
  • Quinoa Falafel Wrap $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, lettuce and tzatziki, served with fries
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • 200gm Sirloin Steak (GF) $15.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with fries, salad and aioli
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Ground Beef Burger $15.50
    • House made beef pattie with gruyere cheese, pickles and aioli, served with fries
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Any two fillings from the above on rice
  • Tender pieces of barbecued meat or vegetarian Falafel, alongside freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce, and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces all arranged in a container with warm pita bread and hummus:
  • Lamb:
  • Large: $19.00
  • Small: $7.50
  • Large: $17.00
  • Mouth-watering pieces of barbecued meat, marinated with Persian spices and herbs, or vegetarian Falafel, wrapped in warm pita bread with freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces:
  • Regular: $13.00
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Home-made onion rings with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Open chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, salad greens, onion jam – finished with guacamole & hollandaise $23.00
  • Cheese of the day with chutney, fruit, crackers & croutes POA
  • 5-Spiced Duck Salad $24.00
    • with mixed greens, orange, cherry tomato, roasted cashews, chives, pickled ginger, cucumber and a plum dressing
  • Feta and pesto topped Portobello mushrooms $7.00
  • Venison Salad $23.00
    • raspberry tea-smoked venison with beets, glazed pear, radish, candied walnut & brie, & a raspberry vinaigrette
  • Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
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