During the summer season we offer one set main meal per night with a vegetarian option and a choice of desserts. All meals include a bread and olive oil starter. Half portions for children available. We are fully licensed.
Pork Fillet (Monday) $35.00
Marinated pork fillet with a cider glaze and feijoa and pear chutney. Pumpkin souffle, quinoa with almonds and preserved lemon and a crunchy salad.
Beef Fillet (Tuesday) $35.00
Slow roasted beef with garlic and soy sauce, sesame coated sticky rice, Miso roasted kumara, green Kawpie (Asian mayo) and spicy kimchi on the side. Capsicum, kale and French bean salad with ginger dressing.
Fish (Wednesday) $35.00
Fish of the day with a hint of the Pacific islands... turmeric, ginger and galangal flavours balanced with a coconut and spinach sauce. A banana and ginger chutney, sticky rice and a zesty summer salad with lemongrass, coriander and mint.
Lamb Rump (Thursday) $35.00
Eastern spiced lamb rump with a kumara and cumin puree, bulgur wheat tabbouleh and paprika yoghurt dressing. Spinach and orange salad, nutty dukkah and pickled lemon on the side.
Beef Fillet (Friday) $38.00
Marinated beef fillet with green Caesar dressing, rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, a layered Mediterranean vegetable terrine and a crisp green salad.
Lamb Fillet (Saturday) $35.00
Indian spiced lamb fillets with spicy sun dried tomato kasundi and pumpkin mash. Fruity nutty basmati rice, cooling cucumber and coconut raita and a carrot salad.
Venison Fillet (Sunday) $38.00
Venison fillet with balsamic glaze and black boy peaches. A kumara and potato rosti, cauliflower puree with hazelnuts and blue cheese, fennel and spinach salad with orange dressing.
Barrel smoked pulled pork shoulder with fresh avocado, chilli-pineapple salsa, coriander and crunchy pork crackle in a soft corn tortilla
BASIC BAGEL $7.00
Toasted house-baked bagel with cream cheese and jam
1/2 $36.00
- Add a fried egg or Barrel Smoked portobello mushroom $3.00 each
GINGERBREAD $14.00
Warm sticky gingerbread with fresh local strawberries, roasted pecans, organic vanilla bean ice cream and 100% Pure Canadian maple syrup.
- Add avocado $4.00
CURLY FRIES $5.00
Crispy spiral fries with tomato sauce.
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN ENCHILADA $25.00
Pulled chargrilled chicken with fresh tomato, red onion, capsicum, coriander, sour cream, cheese, cumin and chilli. Served with roasted tomatillo salsa, guacamole and smoked chipotle sour cream.
Fettuccine pasta tossed with chicken, mushrooms and bacon bound in a creamy white wine sauce served with parmesan cheese and spring onions.
Pork Belly $27.90
Melt in your mouth slow braised Asian style pork belly, glazed with smoked honey served with your choice of vegetables or house salad and either potato croquettes or crispy fries. (Pls note Asian style is not crispy)
Shrimp Cocktail $15.90
Classic shrimp cocktail bound in homemade thousand island dressing served served with a grissini stick.
Chicken Schnitzel $19.90
A succulent cut of crumbed chicken breast fried until golden, topped with mushroom sauce served with house salad and crispy fries.
Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid $15.90
Served with lemon and wasabi lime mayo.
Armadillos Signature BBQ Ribs $26.90
Succulent slowly braised spicy pork ribs smothered in our own BBQ sauce served with crispy fries.
Cheesecake of the Day $12
Your wait staff will advise you on today’s special.
Warm Chicken Salad $24.90
Marinated chicken breast served with bacon, grapes and salad greens, tossed together with Armadillo’s homemade dressing, finished off with crispy noodles.
The breads mentioned on our menu are made in-house and all smoking is done on the premises. Gluten free option available. Please advise your wait-staff if you have any dietary requirements.While all care is taken, traces of gluten may still be present in "GF" meals due to cooking method.
Butternut squash soup with roasted garlic, cumin and griled ciabatta $17.00
Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini Market price
-With liqueur
Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce (GF) $16.00
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
½ dozen green lipped mussels in a white wine, fennel and cream sauce
BEEF AND BACON SLIDERS $14.00
Beef and bacon with an American mustard mayonnaise.
MARKET FISH $26.00
Locally sourced fish with a salad of gourmet potatoes, green beans, heirloom tomatoes and mixed lettuce.
BEEF BURGER $17.00
Freshly baked burger bun with a classic American beef and smoked bacon patty, aged cheddar, green tomato relish, lettuce, local tomatoes and American mustard mayonnaise.
B.L.T $16.00
Manuka smoked bacon, mayonnaise, mixed lettuce leaves and tomato in a freshly baked cheese roll.
SMOKED SALMON BRUSCHETTA $20.00
Marlborough cold smoked king salmon on toasted sourdough with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and frantoio olive oil.
BBQ PULLED PORK SLIDERS $14.00
BBQ pulled pork belly with pickled cabbage, coriander and chilli.
Served with potato rosti and seasonal vegetables beurre blanc sauce
300g Rib-eye of Beef $30
Garlic and rosemary baby potatoes, roast vegetables finished with red wine jus
Melted Tuna Sandwich $15.50
Fresh New Zealand Butterfly Tuna poached, mixed with spring onion, shallots, sweet corn and mustard mayonnaise. Served on white toasted bread with melted Colby cheese
Cheese Board $22
Selection of 3 cheeses with fresh and dry fruits, homemade grilled bread and chutneys
Potato Rosti & Focaccia Open Sandwich $15
Oven baked potato rosti with fire roasted capsicum relish. A charred cauliflower, chickpea and white bean spread, with a homemade herb yoghurt mozzarella
Vegetarian Risotto $24
Sautéed mushrooms and winter vegetables, creamy risotto. Finished with parmesan cheese and herb pesto
Bread & butter $4
Clinker’s Beans and Spicy Smoked Beef Sausage $18.50
On focaccia bread, homemade white beans and sausage in rich tomato sauce, with fried egg