Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant & Bars in Canterbury Menu

ALL DAY MENU ALL DAY MENU
  • Wedges & Sour Cream $12.00
  • Carlic Bread $6.00
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $7.00
  • Thin Base Pizza Bread with basil Pesto, Bacon & Cheese $13.00
  • Fries with Tomato Sauce $6.00
  • Fries with Garlic Butter $8.00
  • The Works Wedges $13.50
    • Bacon n Melted Cheese, Mexican Salsa & Sour Cream
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • Samosas Spring Rolls, Onion Rings, Chicken Wontons, Pork Wontons, Crumbed Mushrooms & Fries
  • Seafood Basket $15.50
    • Calmari Rings, Prawn Cutlets, Hoki Bites, Crumbed Mussels, Prawn Twister, Crumbed Scallops with Seafoods Sauce
  • Nachos $16.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips, Beef Mince, Chilli Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole & Mexican Salsa
  • Italian Thin Base Pizza $19.50
  • xxx Eat here Or Takeaway xxx
  • Meat Lovers - Pork Fillet, Chorizo, Bacon, Salami, Red Capsicum with BBQ & Mozzarella Sauce
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Camembert- Fresh succulent chicken breast, soft Camembert topped with delicious Cranberry Sauce & Mozarella Cheese
  • Platters to Share. . . or NOT
  • Seafood Platter $50.00
    • Freshly prepared seafood : Mussels, Prawns, Scallops, Smoked Salmon, Calamari, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Vegetable Chutney, served with Tortilla bread
  • Ploughmans Platter $50.00
    • Chorizo, Salami, Chicken liver Pate, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Cherkins, Smoked Chicken, Feta Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Roasted Vegetable Chutney served with Crackers & Bread
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Fresh Baked Garlic Loaf $8.50
  • Bread Selection $13.50
  • Seafood Chowder gf avail Med $14.00/$24.00 Large
  • Winter Classic Homemade Creamy Chowder with Blue Cod Calamari, Smoked Salmon, Prawns, Onion Leek, Potato & Carrot
  • Seasonal Soup with bread gf avail $12.50
  • Crispy Calamari $15.00
    • Calamari coated in tanny lemon pepper served with sweet
  • chilli mayonnaise & salad gf avail Main $21.00
  • Crab Cakes $14.50
    • Homemade crab cakes coated in Cajun spices served with creamy garlic acid
  • Fried Camembert $13.50
    • Crumbed Camembert served with Cranberry & Plum Sauce & Fresh baked bread
  • Crispy Cajun Chicken $14.50
    • Tender Chicken coated in Cajun Spices served with Cream Garlic Aioli
MAINS MAINS
  • Tai Caesar Salad $19.50
  • With Warm Chicken $23.50
  • Warm Lamb Salad $23.50
  • Venision Rib Salad $23.50
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $18.50
    • served with fries or salad
  • Pork Spare Ribs $22.50
  • Tap Burger $21.50
    • Homemade Beef Burger or Crispy Coated Chicked
  • Cod & Fries $26.50
  • Let's Get Lipp - 1 kg NZ Fresh Mussels $24.50
  • Chicken Mozzarella gf $26.50
    • Fresh Chicken Breast on Cournmet Potatoes with Creamy Sundried Tomato & Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Sauce
  • Akaroa Salmon Fillet gf $32.50
    • Fresh Salmon with Streaky Bacon wrapped Asparagus, Hollandise Sauce served on Prawn Risotto & Baked Cherry Tomatoes
  • Double Lamb Shanks
    • Slow braised lamb shanks served on Kumara & Pumpkin Puree with Red Wine Jus
  • Pasta of the Day POA
  • Mr. Crackle n Pork $26.50
    • Braised slow cooked Pork Belly, served with gourmet potatoes, red wine jus, Apple puree & crispy crackle
  • Divine Duck $28.50
    • Roasted Duck on Kumara & Pumpkin Puree with steamed Veg & Red Wine Jus
  • The "MAN STEAK" $29.50
    • 300 gram Sirlion, Onion Rings, Eggs Choice of Sauce: Garlic Butter or Mushroom or Peppercorn
  • Grilled Ribeye Steak gf $30.50
    • 250 gram steak with Mashed Potato, streaky Bacon wrapped asparagus, pan roasted baby tomatoes with Choice of sauce: Peppercorn or Mushroom or Garlic Butter
SIDES SIDES
  • Kumara & Pumpkin puree $6
  • Steamed Vegetables $6
  • Garden Salad $6
  • Prawn Risotto $6
  • Battered Onion Rings $6
LITTLE PEOPLE $12 LITTLE PEOPLE $12
  • Fish & Fries
    • Golden Battered Hoki Fish served with Fries
  • Cheese Burger
    • Fresh Burger Bun, Homemade Beef Pattie with Cheese, Small Salad & Fries
  • Kids Ice Cream Sundae $5.00
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • choice of : Caramel or Chocolate or Raspberry Topping
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Mud Cake $12.00
    • Warm Chocolate Pudding Served with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream
  • Cheesecake $12.00
    • Check specials board or ask our friendly wait staff. Served with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream
  • Pineapple Tart $12.00
    • served warm with Caramel Sauce & topped with Coconut
  • Apple Strudel $12.00
    • served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Choice of Kapiti Ice Cream ask about selection topped with Caramelized Mixed Nuts Choice of toppings: Raspberry or Choco or Caramel
  • Coffee & Brandy Snap $7.00
    • Your Choice of Coffee served with Crispy Brandy Snap. Freshly Creamed
  • Coffee Liquer & Brandy Snap $11.00
  • Traditional Italian Affogato $14.00
    • Decadent & Soul-warning, Vanilla Ice Cream, cup of Freshly Brewed Strong Espresso Coffee & Chefs own Biscotti, With your choice of liquer - Old
  • Favourite Frangelico
  • Coffee Liquer $9.00
  • Single $12.00
  • Double Shot Espresso Coffee with your choice of liquer topped with Whipped Cream

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Beef in black bean sauce $18.00
  • Hot & sour soup (small/medium/large) $7.00/$18.00/$28.00
  • Seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce $14.00
  • Garlic prawns $23.00
  • Mixed vegetables in fermented tofu sauce $18.00
  • Banana boat $8.00
  • Roasted duck on rice $15.00
  • Cherry sundae $7.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
  • Pineapple Red Curry
    • Our red curry with capsicum, courgette, green beans, onions, and pineapple
  • Stir-fry Chilli-Ginger
    • A flavoursome mix of chilli and ginger, with capsicum, courgettes, green beans, mushrooms, and onions.
  • -Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $18.00
  • -Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
  • Seafood fried rice noodles $13.00
    • mi hai san
  • Grilled meat balls on stick (4 pieces) $8.50
    • nem nuong
  • Large $24.50
  • Combination fried rice noodles $12.50
  • Beef ginger and onion Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao hanh gung
  • Tofu lemongrass and chilli
    • dau hu xao xa ot
  • Medium $15.50
  • Combination on crispy noodles $13.50
    • mi gion
  • Mint chutney $2.50
  • Vindaloo (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • a hot dish it is cooked with vinegar, potatoes and spices
  • Mango chutney $2.50
  • Goan fish curry $18.50
    • firm fish pieces cooked in coconut milk, chopped capsicum and spices
  • Mixed pickle $2.50
  • Dal makhani $14.50
    • black lentil and kidney bean cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce
  • Chilli paneer $16.00
    • cottage cheese marinated with spices and deep-fried, further cooked with capsicum, onion, garlic and a blend of soya sauce, chilli sauce and vinegar
  • Chilli gobi $15.00
    • made from crispy cauliflower florets in cornflour batter and spicy mix of sauces and spices
  • Vegetarian Sliders $13
    • House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
  • Garden Salad with Toasted Seeds $13
    • Fresh seasonal greens with our house dressing and toasted seeds.
  • Fish Goujons $13
    • Battered in our fresh craft beer batter & served with lime aioli.
  • Fresh Guacamole $4
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
    • Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
  • Pulled Pork Sliders $14
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
  • Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
  • Chef's Weekly Special N/A
    • Please see the blackboard behind the bar
  • Sir Edmund Hillary's Pork Sausages $32.00
    • With gravy, organic potatoes of the day & Mountaineers' Salad or vegetables of the day Old Mountaineers' sausages are sourced locally and contain no MSG
  • Bacon and Eggs (till 11.30am) $15.00
    • Free Range Bacon & Free Range Eggs on toasted ciabatta
  • New Zealand Ribeye Steak $34.50
    • With pepper or mushroom sauce, organic potatoes of the day and seasonal vegetables
  • Meals subject to availability
  • Locally Farmed Aoraki Smoked Salmon Bagel $15.00
    • Locally-farmed Aoraki Smoked Salmon with aioli, lettuce red onion, cream cheese, dill
  • Pizzas are also available on the Dinner menu
  • Ice Cream $10.50
    • With Chocolate or Butterscotch sauce
  • Sir Ed's Sausage Burger with Chips $24.00
    • On toasted Sourdough with locally sourced MSG free sausages, lettuce, tomato, fried onions, cheese, mustard and aioli.
  • Lamb Dhansak - Popular delicious Parsi lamb dish with lentils, soaked overnight and slow cooked, with a selection of spices. $16.50
  • Mango Lassi $3.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Vegetable Samosa - Wholesome vegetables in a mild masala sauce, encased in a crisp tasty pastry (2 Samosa) served with chutney $6.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Madras - Lamb or Chicken pieces in a spicy tomato masala sauce, garnished with coconut – renowned South Indian dish $15.90, Lamb $16.50
  • Naan - Traditional Indian leavened bread $2.50
  • Butter Chicken - Tender tandoor baked chicken in a dreamy masala sauce - best this side of Bombay $15.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • VEGETARIAN $9.99
    • packed full of local vegetables
  • FAMILY PACK $19.95
    • 2 fish filets, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat pattie, 2 sausages, 4 pineapple rings & 2 scoops of chips
  • CRUMB MUSHROOMS 5 for $3.50
  • SQUID RINGS 5 FOR $3.50
  • HOKI FISH BATTERED $2.40
  • SAUSAGE BIG $2.30
  • VEGETABLE PATTIE $2.20
  • CORN ON COB 2 for $2.10
  • Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
    • choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • All kid’s meals are served with an ice cream sundae. Choose from Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry OR Strawberry. With hundreds n thousands, chocolate bites and a pink wafer.
  • Eggs Benedict
    • 2 poached eggs, served on toasted ciabatta bread smothered in hollandaise sauce. With a choice of either: Bacon, Smoked Salmon or Wilted Spinach
  • Bishop’s Wicked Wings
    • Your choice of 500gm OR 1kg with one of the following sauces: Whiskey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Teriyaki Orange, Jamaican Jerk
  • Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
    • Sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers, feta cheese on a sweet thai chilli base topped with basil pesto.
  • Chicken & Slaw Burger with crispy fries
  • Philly Steak Roll
    • Angus Rump Steak, Philly style. Topped with Swiss cheese finished under the grill. Accompanied with southern seasoned crispy fries.
  • FROM THE SEA
  • Fries / Salad / Slaw / Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables $4.00
    • Garlic butter, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Sweet Thai chilli, Chipotle aioli, Hollandaise (Complimentary)
  • Marinated chicken bites crumbed in spicy corn chips -
  • Les Amuses-Bouche To start the soirée, Nico will whet your appetite with an assortment of hors d’œuvre to choose from the canapés menu. -
  • New Zealand green-lipped mussels drizzled with a mustard velouté -
  • Sirloin Ciabatta Prime sirloin thinly sliced with Chumichurri sauce in ciabatta bread -
  • Éclairs & choux a la crême-Choux pastry filled with French custard -
  • Chicken Romeo & Juliet Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham on a nest of summer vegetables and gourmet potatoes served with a creamy mushroom sauce -
  • Lamb Provençal French rack of lamb served with a char-grilled ratatouille Provenale and gratin dauphinois lemon thyme jus -
  • Here is a selection of what can be done from the truck: -
  • Fish Bites and Chips $9.00
  • ·Roast of the Day
  • Ham Steak $15.00
    • With pineapple, salad and chips
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $9.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding $7.50
  • -Small $4.50
  • Hot Dog and Chips $9.00
  • - Tomato and mozzarella $7.50
  • Vegetarian Stack $21.50
    • Homemade vegetarian patties stacked with corn fritter, mushroom, grilled tomato and halloumi cheese served on a split of garlic & thyme sauce, and homemade creamed, sundried tomato pesto sauce.
  • Beauvais Breakfast $21.50
    • Potato rosti, mushroom, chorizo, bacon, homemade baked beans, eggs your way on toasted ciabatta and roasted tomato relish
  • - Pesto and parmesan $7.50
  • Beauvais Mixedgrill $20.50
    • Minute steak, sausage, bacon, eggs, served with mushroom, pesto tomato and chips.
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder with Pesto or Ciabatta Toast $14.00
  • Pizza Bread with:
  • Pancakes $16.00
    • Banana pancakes with maple syrup, & orange cream - With bacon $19.00
  • Salmon Fillet $28.50
    • 150G Pan Seared Fillet With Gourmet Potatoes & Raw Beetroot Salad
  • Cheeseburger $17.80
    • Beef Pattie, Smokey Cheese, Bacon Jam & Iceberg Lettuce With Skinny Fries
  • Jan Wrap Doughnuts $10.00
    • With Staff Made Seasonal Jam & Whipped Cream
  • Beef Brisket $26.00
    • 205G Smoked Beef Brisket With Home Made Bbq Sauce, Potato Gratin & Wilted Greens
  • Grilled Pineapple $19.00
    • Grilled Pineapple, Capsicum, Roasted Kumara, Carrot & Chopped Pork
  • Seasonal $16.50
    • A Mixture Of Seasonal Roast Veges & Rocket Tossed In Roasted Garlic Aioli
  • Brisket $19.20
    • Smoked Beef Brisket, Cheese, Tomato Chilli Jam & Rocket With Skinny Fries
  • Bits & Bobs $19.00
    • A Selection Of Meats Breads, Dips & Salads (Nibbles For 2)
  • Homemade Cheesecake $16.00
    • wait, for the staff will inform you of today’s cheesecake. Served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
  • Italian
    • Pepperoni, chorizo, tomatoes, olives, and red onion on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs then topped with parmesan cheese
  • Marinated Prawns $16.50
    • Delicious butterflied marinated prawns cooked in a garlic, sweet chilli and tomato sauce served with a petite salad and lemon wedge
  • Oven Baked Blue Cod $30.00
    • Oven baked blue cod cooked in butter, herb and lemon zest served with creamy potato mash, stir fried vegetables and a side of lemon hollandaise sauce (gf)
  • Fish & Chips $19.50
    • Golden beer battered gumard served with shoestring fries, petite salad, tartare and tomato sauce with a lemon wedge
  • Canterbury T-Bone Steak $29.00
    • Succulent prime 350 gram T-bone steak served with your choice of either chilli and lime potato wedges, or creamy potato mash and stir fried vegetables with a mushroom jus or a garlic jus
  • (Gluten Free option available in small pizza)
  • Seafood Linguine $25.00
    • Fish, prawns, mussels, calamari and pasta cooked in a delicious marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant & Bars

Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant & Bars

location

Address

780 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu, Canterbury, 7672, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033296819

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

American , Bar , European , Gluten Free , Italian , New Zealand , Pizza

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Beer Garden ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
780 Old Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu, Canterbury, 7672, New Zealand