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

  • El Machete $18.00
    • A Mexican massacre in a taco bowl. Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with house black beans, Mexican red rice, shredded lettuce, lime-cilantro vinaigrette, fresh pico de gallo, blackened corn salsa, guacamole, a light sour cream sauce
  • The Perfect meal $16.00
    • A half order of any of our sandwiches and any of our sides - Choose your own adventure
  • Jenga Toast $17.00
    • Brioche toast sticks dipped in our cinnamon and vanilla batter and grilled until golden. We stack them high and serve with seasonal fruit compote and real maple syrup to dip in
  • Priscilla Burrito $17.50
    • The vegan burrito that's takin' care of business, baby. Stuffed with heaps of Fajitha-style vegetables, Mexican red rice, house black beans, corn salsa and enchilada sauce. Topped with more enchilada sauce, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • Renegades of Hash $18.50
    • hashbrowns sauteed with mushrooms, peppers, onions, blackened corn and spicy habanero grilled tofu then topped with salsa verde, fresh pico de gallo, guacamole and served with fresh corn tortillas and black beans
  • Rock Around the Cluck $19.50
    • Chicken, fried steak, tender top sirloin steak with a delicious country fried crust. Topped with our creamy sausage gravy and served with a side of crispy hashbrowns and 2 eggs how you like them
  • Add bacon $4.00
  • Add sloppy Jose beef mince for $2.50
  • Toast with jam $7.50
  • Eggs benedict on an English muffin $17.50
  • Avocado / mushrooms / spicy sausage / roasted tomatoes/ spinach /house beans $4.00
  • Soup of the day See board / $11
  • - Cheddar, red onion and fresh basil $9.50
  • Portobello mushrooms, wilted baby spinach and cheddar omelette $17.50
  • Chickpea, lentil and herb burger on a ciabatta bun with mixed herbs, greens, pickled beetroot and mayo $16.00
  • Pancakes with berry compote, maple syrup, whipped cream or yoghurt $15.50
  • Seafood Chow Mein $12.00
  • Steak Chow Mein with Mushrooms $11.00
  • Prawn Chow Mein $11.00
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Hot Dog $2.00
  • Steak Curried Rice $10.50
  • ½ Chicken $8.00
  • Bacon&Cheese $4.70
  • Mix Platter for 2 - da best $25.00
    • All of the above items (two pieces each) sizzling on a hot platter, served with mint and tamarind chutney- what a drama
  • Khadai (Chicken or Lamb) $18.00
    • Meat cooked with capsicum, onions and spices in a tomato base sauce
  • Vegetable Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with an array of mixed vegetables
  • Papadam $1.00
    • Lentil flour roasted in the tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.50
    • Chicken pieces cooked in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with coriander
  • Kadai Prawn $18.00
    • Prawn cooked with capsicum and onions, in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • Prawn Jalfreji $18.00
    • Prawn prepared with ginger, garlic, green capsicum, tomatoes and fresh coriander
  • Anari Gosht $14.50
    • Cuisine magazine describes our Chef’s best lamb curry cooked with pomegranate
  • Bacon & Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • 2 Fried Eggs & 2 rashers of streaky bacon served on toast.
  • Mini Breakfast $8.00
    • 1 hash brown 1 Fried Egg 1 bacon served on 1 Piece of toast
  • Ice Cream Sundae $7.50
    • Choice of chocolate, caraamel, or raspberry. With sprinkles & wafers.
  • Arancini Ball Salad $12.00
    • Crumbled risotto ball Filled with , blue vein, baby spinach & mushroom Served with streaky bacon, salad greens and pesto mayo. (Vegetarian option available)
  • Eggs Benedict $14.50
    • Our Version of tis classic, with your choice of bacon pr ( salmon $1.50) served on two crispy hash browns , 2 poached eggs, chorizo silvers, baby spinach. Topped with pesto and aioli mayo
  • Tandori Chicken & Mango Salad $12.00
    • Grilled Chicken with warm Indian spices served on top of salad greens & slices of sweet mango. (Add a side of fries $16)
  • Lamb Shank $19.50
    • Slow roasted with bay leaf,rosemary and garlic. Resting on creamy potato mash, mint kumara roasties peas, mushroomsand shank pan jus.
  • Cheesecake $8.00
    • Please ask our friendly staff for today's flavour. With ice cream & cream
  • Confit organic chicken leg w/ roast vegetable & bulgur wheat salad. $38
  • Local activated walnuts & hazelnuts $8
  • Rachel Scott ciabatta, w/ Athena olive oil. $10
  • Charcuterie of cured meats w/ Rachel Scott ciabatta. $18
  • House marinated olives $8
  • Canterbury lamb salad w/ Darfield lentils, snow peas, curd, mint and garlic & shallot dressing. $34
  • Catch of the day w/ fennel salad $36
  • Local & wild organic leafy greens $9
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of squid and prawns served in Khmer style kua teaw soup
  • Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
    • Fresh squid, crabmeat and prawns stir fried with vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $13.00
    • 6 delicious shrimp & pork wontons in Khmer style soup served with rice noodle & bean sprouts
  • Satay Burger $6.00
    • Grill marinated satay in a sesame bun with salad and peanut sauce
  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • Fresh vegetables stir fry with mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Supreme Satay $12.00
    • Grill marinated satay stir fried with vegetables on a bed of steamed rice and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Combination Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of pork, beef and chicken in Khmer-style Teaw soup
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
  • Large Quiche Bite platter $38.50
    • 32 pieces
  • Small Club Sandwich Platter $25.50
    • 16 pieces
  • Large Platter $39.50
  • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip
  • Large Platter $35.00
    • 20 pieces
  • Extra Large $42
    • Club sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment. (For approx. 8 people)
  • PP= Per Pack
  • Large Platter $34.50
    • 36 pieces
  • Pancake Stuffed with Curry Beef Mince and Cabbages $5.00
  • Chef's Special Pancake with Spring Onion $2.00
  • Boiled Egg with Soy Sauce $1.00
  • Egg Jianbing with Fried Bread Stick $5.00
  • Add Extra Ham +$2.00
  • Master Kong Ice Tea Range $3.00
  • Homemade Green Bean Porridge $2.00
  • Chinese Burger $5.50
  • Wait time is normally 15 to 20 mins depending on the volume of meals at the time.
  • Eggs on Toast $16.00
    • scrambled, poached or fried free range eggs on wholemeal toast & grilled tomato
  • Available until 3pm except Sunday 4pm
  • Red Post Muesli $20.50
    • our own tasty toasted oats, cereals and dried fruits, served with yogurt / milk & berry compote
  • Porridge $9.00
    • creamy porridge served with cream & brown sugar
  • All Day Breakfast $22.50
    • bacon, tomato, toast, hash browns (GF), mushrooms, breakfast sausages and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Crepes GF $15.50
    • crepes with mango, peach, passion fruit compote, maple syrup & cream
  • Salmon $19.50
  • M= Medium / L= Large
  • Sticky Fig Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce $13.00
    • Steamed pudding with Figs and butterscotch sauce, maple and walnut ice cream, Cinnamon creme fraiche & Almond brittle
  • Local Akaroa Salmon Fillet (HC) $33.00
    • Pan fried & miso glazed Akaroa salmon served on truffled Jersey Bennes, with sauteed vegetable noodles, sundried tomato pesto and blistered cherry tomatoes
  • Ibis Eton Mess $13.00
    • Our version of this old classic with Vanilla bean and white chocolate mousse, crisp dark chocolate pearls and topped with berry compote
  • Calamari $16.00
    • Tempura strips of calamari with a fresh melon and radish slaw, soba noodles with green tea and peanut vinaigrette and Wasabi mayo
  • Trio of Pork $33.00
    • Apple tree farmed Pork loin wrapped in streaky Bacon, served on Kumara and Pumpkin mash with spiced Pear puree, Granny Smith and prune compote in Parmesan cup, Carrot and Courgette stack and finished with Pork Mousse and Jus
  • Beer Battered Fries $8.50
  • Garlic Bread (V) $9.50
    • Toasted baguette topped with garlic butter, pesto and Parmesan, served with aged balsamic and olive oil
  • Pineacres Big Breakfast $18.50
    • 2 Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausages, 2 Eggs, 2 Pieces Bacon, 2 Hash Browns, Toasted Bread, Grilled Tomato & Mushrooms
  • Fish & Chips $15.00
    • Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
  • Traditional Breakfast $15.00
    • 2 Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato.
  • Beef Nachos $15.00
    • Crispy Corn Chips Topped with Chilli Bean Mince & Melted Cheese, Sour Cream & Tomato Salsa
  • Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
    • With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
  • 200g Rump Steak $15.00
    • Grilled to your Liking with Chips & Fried Eggs. Choice of Sauce – Peppercorn, Bacon & Mushroom 0r Garlic Butter.
  • Chicken & Cognac Pate $13.00
    • Toasted Ciabatta Bread, Apple & Pear Relish, Balsamic Vinegar Glaze.
  • Chicken Salad $14.50
    • Grilled Chicken Breast with House Cured Bacon, Parmesan & Mesclun Salad, Ranch Dressing.
  • Roasted Canterbury leg of lamb marinated in fresh mint N/A
  • Natural yoghurt, nuts and seeds N/A
  • Grilled middle and streaky bacon N/A
  • Selection of sauces and condiments N/A
  • Mixed, simple salads and dressings N/A
  • Seasonal soup and broth of the day N/A
  • Stewed, whole and dried fruits N/A
  • Chinese condiments and traditional sauces N/A
  • 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
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Beef wellington $32.00
    • Tender 180g eye fillet wrapped in feather flake pastry with mushroom duxelle, served on garlic mash with fresh green beans and red wine jus
  • -with chicken $21.00
  • Hot fudge brownie sundae $12.00
    • Vanilla ice cream and warm fudge brownie topped with chocolate sauce, candied nuts and whipped cream
  • Crunchy toasted muesli $13.50
    • Homemade, topped with yoghurt fresh fruit salad
  • Chicken nibbles $12.00
    • Chicken nibbles in an asian bbq sauce served with fresh celery and blue cheese dip
  • Creamy mushrooms on toast $13.50
    • Garlic mushrooms on toasted french stick with bacon or spinach
  • Crispy chicken burger $19.00
    • With avocado, salsa iceberg lettuce, tomato and bacon
  • Flat breads (V) $9.00
    • Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
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