Orleans Christchurch in Canterbury Menu

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Orleans waffle & fried chicken
- Orleans waffle & fried chicken with herb butter, maple chipotle glaze, crisp sage
Big southern gumbo
- This seafood sensation is the soul of louisiana - a traditional southern stew chock-full of blue swimmer crab, clams and mussels.Served with chipotle butter, flavoured rice, and a hefty ladle.
Pork belly po' boy
- With cumin lime mayo, sweet pickled cucumber, mint slaw

Pork ribs and hickory wings $38
- The impossible choice of ribs or wings got the better of us, so we chose both. Served with extra hickory sauce and celery, we can guarantee you'll be in finger lickin' heaven.
Big southern gumbo $38
- This seafood sensation is the soul of louisiana a traditional southern stew chock-full of blue swimmer crab, clams and mussels. Served with chipotle butter, flavoured rice, and a hefty ladle.
Chipotle braised brisket (gf) $38
- A monstrous slab of slow-cooked braised beef served with burnt avocado and tomatillo, black eyed pea succotash, and cornbread crumbs.Be prepared for one serious meat feast

Chicken cobb salad (gf) $18
- Whoney mustard, iceberg lettuce, avocado, pecans, tomato, maple bacon
Orleans buttermilk fried chicken waffle $16
- With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
Pork belly po' boy $14
- With cumin lime mayo, sweet pickled cucumber, mint slaw
Pulled beef po' boy $14
- With mustard mayo, jalapeno, roasted pepper, cripsy onions
Crab beignets $14
- With remoulade, cucumber, malt vinegar salt, potato strings
Fried green tomatoes (v) $16
- Rocket, asparagus, house ricotta, ranch (v)
Creole beef burger $16
- Tabasco mayo, pickles, bacon jam, cheddar, onion rings
Shrimp & grits (gf) $16
- With parmesan, grilled corn, pepitas
Andouille sausage $16
- With mustard mayo, jalapeno, roasted pepper, cripsy onions

Fried chicken $14
- With ranch and hickory sauce
Curly fries (gf,v) $8
- With creole salt & chiptole mayo
Orleans slaw (gf,v) $8
- With cumin lime mayo, pepitas and peanuts
Grilled jalapeno cornbread (gf,v) $8
- With chipotle butter, lime
Burnt broccoi (v) $10
- Spicy onions, fried peanuts, remoulade
Baked onion dip (gf,v) $10
- Served with corn chips
Hoppin' john $10
- Black-eyed peas, dirty rice, crispy pork belly
Loaded iceberg wedge (gf,v) $12
- With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
Fried okra & pickles (v) $14
- With parmesan and cocktail sauce

Key lime cheesecake (v) $12
- With sauteed strawberries
Banoffee pie (v) $12
- With chipotle maple glaze, crisp sage
Pecan pie (v) $12
- With cinnamon ice cream
Glutem free (gf)
full intolerances list available on request

Nearby Sample Menus

Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
Specially Cuts-To Share
Market Oysters
White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
Red Wine Jus $5
Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
- culture butter
Wagyu Cross Cut Skirt Steak 500g $55
Eye Fillet 200g $29

Sole Fillet $7.00
Egg $5.00
Scallops (1/2 doz) $13.00
Oysters (dozen) $29.00
Groper Fillet $9.00
Chocolate Donut $2.80
Onion Ring $1.00
Paua $3.50

EGGS BENEDICT G $18.50
- Bacon or salmon
Roasted Potatoes
KIWI STONE 1s$30.00 2s $35.50
- A taste of our plains, rivers and mountains. Venison, salmon and lamb,served with hollandaise sauce
MINI BEAST BURGER $14.50
- Homemade burger patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato on lightly toasted roll, served with fries and tomato sauce
BEER BATTERED FISH $18.50
- Served with salad and fries
VEGETABLE PLATTER $23.00
- Selection of vegetables with a potato rosti, served with dipping sauces
PASTA OF THE DAY $16.00
- Ask your waitperson
FRENCH TOAST $12.50
- Fruit toast soaked in egg dip, grilled and smothered in maple syrup

2 Fried Eggs $3.50
Seafood Chowder $16.50
- An abundance of seafood, rich & creamy, to make a start served with bread.
Roast of the Day (GF) $22.90
- Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables of the day.
Eggs Benedict $18.90
- Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta bread with bacon and Hollandaise sauce.
Banana Split $8.90
- Caramel, strawberry or chocolate.
Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
-Roast of the day
Murphy’s Pasta - $19.50
- (see blackboard for today's pasta)

Kapiti Riverdale Cheddar
- Sharp, tangy aged cheddar with a zesty bite, crumbly consistency with some lactate crystallization.
Sorbet $3.00
- Lemon and lime, refreshingly citrus palate cleansing.
300g $28.00
Creamy mashed potato
Beef Carpaccio $15.00
- Finely sliced rare beef fillet with rosemary, honey and truffle oil vinaigrette served with courgette salad, topped with shaved parmesan and garlic slivers.
Venison Fillet $29.50
- Cooked medium rare served with a sweetbread cannelloni, kumara and pumpkin mash finished with cassis jus.
Kapiti Tamarki Blue
- This is a blue cheese for those of us who find traditional blue too strong, an aromatic tang and hints of savory fresh herbs.
Kapiti Port Nicholson
- A washed orange rind cheese with a smooth texture and mild distinctive flavour, “Trappist” style cheese.

Sticky Glazed Pork and kaffir lime leaves with grill pineapple $12.90
Miang Kum GF $5.90
- roasted coconut,ginger, shallot, lime, peanut, dry shrimp, chilli with miang kum sauce
All mains come with rice, except for noodle dishes
Larb Moo $26.00
- Pork mince, coriander, lime 26 mild
Tom Kha Kai $12.90
- chicken, lemongrass, kaffir lime leave, galangal, coconut cream, coriander, mushroom
Classic Lemon Tart with Greek Yoghurt $13.90
- The classic French pastry with refreshing filling made with real, fresh lemons
Wok Fried Rice Noodles with Prawns $30.00
Ice-cream sundae with fruits $8.90
- Vanilla ice-cream top with real chocolate sauce or berries sauce and fresh fruits

Patatas bravas $14.00
Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
- Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
Venado a la parrilla $42.00
- Grilled venison rump with house vinaigrette, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes & panadera potatoes
With: disaronno amaretto $18.00
Ensalada de salmon y aguacate $24.00
- Cured akaroa salmon served with avocado on a warm kumara & parsnip salad
Chuletitas de cordero a la parilla $23.00
- Canterbury spring lamb rack cutlets chargrilled, gourmet potatoes & aromatic olive oil drizzle (3 units)
Croquetas de pollo con chorizo $19.00
- Garcia chicken & chorizo garcia croquettes (4 units)
Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00

Fish $3.00
Pork with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
1/2 doz wontons, any 2 large mains, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $40.00
Crispy Skin Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
SzeChuen Chilli Pork R $11.90 / L $12.90
Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts R $11.90 / L $12.90
Steak with Black Bean Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
Spring Roll $2.50

Soup of the day $9.50
- Please ask for our daily creation
Seasonal vegetables $5.00
Talbot Beef Burger $19.90
- 200g beef pattie stacked on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, crispy bacon, fried onions, fried egg and BBQ sauce served with fries
Cajun Chicken Wrap $19.50
- Cajun chicken strips, salad greens, topped with aioli, wrapped in a flour tortilla served with wedges and sour cream
Cheesecake $11.90
- Please ask what has been dreamt up today
Talbot Stack $28.00
- Juicy chicken breast served on a savoury mash with seasonal roast vegetables, topped with crispy bacon and drizzled with a creamy white wine sauce
Tasting Plate $23.00
- Perfect to share. Garlic prawns and salt & pepper calamari served with a selection of dipping sauces
Ice Cream Sundae $6.90 / $8.90
- Vanilla ice cream, served with your choice of topping and whipped cream (Small / Large)

Pork Belly Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Five spiced pork belly, Cucumer, Spring Onion, Coriander, Peanuts, Hoisin sauce
Curry Baoce $13.50
- A plate of rice served with: Vegetarian Thai green curry with fried tofu and seasonal vegetables
Baoger Combo $16.50
- Your choice of Baoger + Fries + Salad + Soft Drink/Coffee/Tea
Bao Tasting Plate $28.00
Southern style chicken $6.50
- Teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo
Pulled Pork Baoger $7.50
- A steamed bun stuffed with: Cantonese style pulled pork, Asian pickles, White sesame
Salad of the Day $6.50
French fries, Aioli, Ketchup $6.50

Chicken/Lamb Kadhal $17.00
- Boneless chicken/lamb or prawn tempered with cumin and coriander seeds in thick gravy With Capsicum and onions
Extra serving of rice $2.50
Chicken Achari Tikka $14.50
- Lean pieces of Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt base marinade with a touch of Indian mixed Pickle to tantalise your taste buds, Skewered and cooked in Tandoor
Plain Naan $3.00
- Bread made from refined flour baked in Tandoor
Prawn Cutlets $18.00
- White tiger prawns marinated with spices, lemon juice, chickpea flour, egg and breadcrumbs, Deep fried, Served with Special Hot garlic sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala $17.00
- Boneless chicken cooked in a chunky tomato and onion gravy with a touch of cashew nut and cream
Non Vegetarian Mixed platter for 2 $20.00
- A very special selection of haryali chicken, Chicken tikka, Afghani Kebab and Lamb seekh kebab, 2 pcs each served with mint and tamarind chutney
Vegetable Dum Biryani $14.00
- Aromatic Basmati rice mixed with seasonal vegetables, herbs and spices in a sealed pot, cooked on a low heat to its perfection, Goes well with Raita

-Served with bacon $20.00
V= Vegan GF= Gluten free DF= Dairy free available
Pancakes (V)
- Fluffy, home-made pancakes, fresh off the grill and topped with grilled banana and a decadent caramel sauce.
Breakfast sides
Muesli (V, GF,DF) $9.50
- Our famous toasted muesli! a delicious healthy mixure of nuts, seeds, fruits and grains, toasted to perfection in our secret syrup with milk, blueberry compote and natural yoghurt
Wedges $8.50
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli
-2 Pieces $16.50
Eggs benedict (GF, DF) $19.00
- toasted ciabatta topped with baby spinach, poached eggs and creamy hollandaise, with your choice of crispy bacon or salmon

Ginger Duck $25
- Braised & Stir-Fry With Fresh Seasonal Vegetables + Ginger + Mushroom + Soy Sauce!
Homemade Coconut Ice Cream $10
- Served with Crushed Peanut + Chocolate, Passionfruit or Wildberry Sauce
Vanilla Ice Cream $6
- Served with Crushed Peanut + Chocolate, Passionfruit or Wildberry Sauce
Sweet and Sour Chicken $10
- Stir-Fry with Pineapple and other Goodies!
Chocolate Ice Cream $6
- Served with Crushed Peanut + Chocolate, Passionfruit or Wildberry Sauce
Chicken Satay $10
- Marinated The Thai Way, Served With Our Own Tasty Satay Sauce
Panang Curry $18
- Of Beef or Chicken + Creamy Red Curry + Kaffir Lime Leaves + Coconut Milk
Specially Marinated Fish Cakes $10
- With Red Curry Paste + Mixed Herbs + Cucumber Sauce

Chicken Parmigiana $ 22.50
- Panko crumbed chicken breast topped with tomato based Neapolitan sauce, ham & cheese, with salad & fries or seasonal vegetables
Ham & Cheese croquetas
- Croquetas with a tomato chilli jam dip
Roast Vegetable Salad $17.50
- Seasonal selection of roasted vegetables, chickpeas, crispy lettuce & kumara chips
Roast Lamb For 2 $ 30.00
- Succulent rosemary roast lamb, seasonal roast vegetables, gravy & mint jelly
Chicken & Bacon Salad $ 18.50
- Served with croutons & kumara chips
Flaming Flintstone 400g $ 30.00
- Ribeye Steak, bone in with smashed potato, sautéed vegetables & topped with our Chefs peppercorn or mushroom sauce
200g Ribeye Steak $ 24.00
- Served with 2 eggs, fries & a garnish salad
Salt & Pepper Calamari $12.50
- With salad garnish & dipping sauce