The Crab Shack in Christchurch Menu

GET STARTED GET STARTED
  • Hot Bread w Butter $6.50
  • Clam Chowder in a Jar $10.00
  • 1/8 pound $18.50
  • 1/4 pound $13.50
  • Shrimp Cocktail
    • In a bloody mary mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, semi-dried tomatoes & lemon
  • Pulled Pork - Soft Shell Tortilla $8.00
    • 24hr cured & slow braised pork, apple, celeriac remoulade, w chilli, lime, pineapple & mango salsa
  • Soft Shell Crab Taco - Soft Flour Tortilla $10.00
    • Tempura batter, chilli, spring onion & coriander, crispy shallots, pickled ginger & wasabi mayo
  • Fish of the Day - Soft Flour Tortilla $8.00
    • Battered fish goujons, shredded iceberg, red pepper lime sauce, jalapeno creme fraiche
SHARING SHARING
  • Corn Chip Platter $15.00
    • Guacamole, crab & corn, Indian pumpkin dip
  • Bread & Dips $15.00
    • Crab & corn, Indian pumpkin, roast pepper & hummus
  • Hot Wings $17.00
    • 1 Pound of crispy chilli chicken wings w blue cheese & red pepper sauce - available either meek 'n' mild or 'feel the burn!"
  • 1/2 Pound of Prawns $25.00
    • King prawns in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
  • Onion Rings $10.00
    • Feta cream & smoked paprika
  • Moroccan Spiced Calamari $16.00
    • Lightly fried & served w aioli & lemon
SHACK BOARDS SHACK BOARDS
  • BBQ Vodka Cured Akaroa Salmon $14.00
    • Prelibato cucumber & horseradish cream
  • Crab & Prawn Cakes $15.00
    • Cipollini & caper mayo
  • Clam & Mussel Fritters $12.00
    • Corn, pecorino & jalapeño crème fraîche
  • Tempura Soft Shell Crab $17.50
    • W chilli, pickled ginger & wasabi mayonnaise
  • Shrimp Mac 'n Cheese Croquettes $12.00
    • Parmesan, mozzarella & Shack tomato relish
  • Raw Fish Board $16.00
    • Selection w lime, palm sugar & chilli dressing, coriander salad
BY THE SCOOP - Choose your shellfish: BY THE SCOOP - Choose your shellfish:
  • Now choose your sauce: Horopito Sauce / Indian Coconut Curry / White Wine, Chilli & Garlic Cream
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels
  • Cloudy Bay Clams - Diamond Shell / Tua Tua / Moon Shell
  • Per 500g scoop $14.50
  • 500g Mixed scoop $15.50
THE MAIN EVENT THE MAIN EVENT
  • Crab & Clam Fettuccini $24.00
    • White wine, garlic, chilli, roasted peppers & parsley
  • Cajun Catch of the Day $24.00
    • Grilled in the charcoal barrel & served w red pepper & lime sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
  • Shack Paella $28.00
    • Saffron rice, chorizo, squid, tiger prawn, mussel, roasted peppers, peas, jalapeño crème fraîche & smoked paprika
  • Kiwi Pepper Lamb Rump $26.00
    • Roasted over the charcoal barrel & served w mint & caper salsa verde, potato hash & chipotle slaw
  • The Shack Stack $28.00
    • Two rosemary & garlic sirloin steaks, layered w roasted field mushrooms & caramelised onions served w gorgonzola cheese sauce, potato hash & chipotle slaw
SIDES SIDES
  • Smoked Chipotle Slaw $6.50
  • Steak Fries $6.50
  • Creamed Corn $6.50
  • Rocket & Manchego Salad $6.50
  • Hot Bread w Butter $6.50
SHACK BURGERS SHACK BURGERS
  • The Welly $22.00
    • Crumbed fish fillet, shack tartare, smoked provolone, iceberg lettuce & tomato, served w steak fries & creamed corn
  • The Mooloo $24.00
    • Prime sirloin beef patty, bacon, iceberg, pickle, shack relish, smoked provolone
  • The Bogan $25.00
    • Bourbon & Coke braised beef brisket, triple-smoked cheddar, creamy garlic mushrooms, pickles, fried egg & chipotle slaw
  • ''Rattle Ya Daggs'' $24.00
    • Lamb rump w fennel & oregano patty, beetroot relish, feta cream, rocket, onion rings
  • The Rainbow Warrior $22.00
    • Roasted mushrooms, potato hash, chipotle slaw, caramelised onions, gorgonzola & shack tomato relish, served w steak fries & creamed corn
FROM THE CRAB POTS FROM THE CRAB POTS
  • Jonah Crab $50.00
    • 500g in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
  • NZ Paddle Crab $50.00
    • The legend returns! For a limited time only. 1kg of NZ Paddle Crab with chilli garlic butter
  • Lobster Claws $45.00
    • 500g of wild Canadian Lobster served in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • Lemon Meringue Pie $12.50
    • Gingernut shortbread / citrus mascarpone / passionfruit coulis
  • Hot Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12.50
    • Chocolate sauce / cocoa crisps / caramel walnuts / vanilla ice-cream
  • Eton Mess $12.50
    • Strawberries / chantilly cream / vanilla meringue / kiwifruit compote
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
    • Please ask your wait person for today's flavour
  • Boozy Ice Cream Sundaes $12.50
    • Choose from: Jaffa - chocolate ice cream, Cointreau syrup, orange crisps, mandarin crumble / Coffee - caramel ice cream, Baileys anglaise, latte meringue, mocha cigar
  • Affogato $12.50
    • Vanilla ice cream / Immigrant Son espresso / your choice of liqueur - select from below
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Fish 'n' Chips $12.50
    • Battered fish / home fries / old school iceberg salad / ranch dressing / ketchup
  • Beef Burritos $12.50
    • Ground beef / kidney beans / iceberg lettuce / cheddar cheese / sour cream & guacamole in a flour tortilla wrap
  • Pulled Pork Baguette & Curly Fries $12.50
    • Slow braised pork / cheddar cheese / BBQ sauce / curly fries / ketchup
  • Corny Chicken Tacos $12.50
    • Crispy chicken tenderloins crumbed with corn flakes & corn chips / soft shell taco / shredded iceberg lettuce/ tomatoes / cheese / tangy mayo
  • Bangers 'n' Mash $12.50
    • Cheese Kransky sausages / potato hash / Shack tomato relish
KIDS MENU - DESSERT KIDS MENU - DESSERT
  • Hot Banana Split $8.00
    • Cinnamon battered banana / vanilla ice cream / pineapple lump crackle/ whipped cream / caramel sauce
  • Ice Cream Sundaes $8.00
    • Chocolate overload - chocolate ice cream/ chocolate fish / chocolate hail / cocoa meringues / whipped cream / chocolate sauce
  • Berry Berry Nice $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream / 100’s & 1000’s / raspberry wafers / fresh summer berries / whipped cream / strawberry sauce
  • Marshmallow Snowman $8.00
    • Vanilla ice cream / chocolate mousse / marshmallow / vanilla snow

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Extra Hollandaise or Aioli $3.50
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.50
    • with streaky bacon and two soft poached eggs on toasted ciabatta with house-made relish
  • Royale $19.50
    • with smoked salmon
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Stacey's Stack $19.50
    • layered potato cake with roasted tomato, Portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach and a poached egg. Topped with bacon twirls and pesto hollandaise.
  • Betty's Benes
    • Two poached eggs and hollandaise served on toasted ciabatta
  • Black Betty's Big Breakfast $21.50
    • Two eggs, streaky bacon, breakfast sausages, potato layer cake, roasted herb tomato and field mushrooms served with toast.
  • Field Mushrooms $3.50
  • Venison tartare $20.00
    • with pickled mushrooms & toast
  • Green salad w balsamic $7.00
  • Cheese plate $18.00
    • crackers, pickles, quince
  • Natural fresh oyster $4.50
    • choose from, kilpatrick/ tempura/ au natural
  • 4 braised lamb croquettes $ 14.00
    • mint sauce, aioli
  • 1 selection $15.00
  • Butchers Board, 3 premium cuts sourced by our Bloody Mary’s chefs P.O.A
    • served with appropriate accoutrements to enhance the meat
  • 150g angus/hereford eye fillet $36.00
    • hand cut fries, crisp slaw & béarnaise
  • PSDB Wonton - 3 pc $6.50
  • Beijing Duck $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Spring Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Dozen Matter $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Steamed Custard Bun $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Pork ‘n’ Ginger and Spring Onion $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Phud Med Ma Muang (cashew nuts) $18.00
    • Chicken, beef or pork with vegetables and cashew nuts
  • Steamed rice / peanut sauce / cashew nuts or roti $ 3.00 each
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • Green or red curry with vegetables and tofu (optional) $16.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $20.00
  • Phud Khing
    • Seasonal vegetables and fresh ginger finished with sesame oil
  • Red curry
    • Traditional Thai curry with dried red chili paste and coconut milk with bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables.
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
    • 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
  • Dreaming Of Dolmades $11.99
    • Steam softened grape vine leaves packed with sticky arborio rice and fine herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive ‘n lemon oil, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V GF
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
    • Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
  • Fresco Lemonato Chicken $23.99/ $28.99
    • Succulent 100% char-grilled chicken breast topped with Costas® zesty lemon herb sauce, served on a bed of baby spinach ‘n jasmine rice and fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Mamma's Moussaka $27.99
    • Baked layers of herb crusted agria potato, fresh eggplant and rich mince sauce, topped with creamy béchamel and sprinkled with imported Kefalograviera cheese, served with a side of fresh garden salad.
  • Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
    • Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
  • Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
    • With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly With Chilli Garlic And Basil $18.00
    • Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Garlic, Green Bean, Spring Onion And Basil
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • All Mains Come With Rice,
  • Grilled Prawns Salad $19.00
    • Marinated Prawns, Coconut Cream, Shallots, Asian Herbs, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Chilli Jam, Lime Juice
  • Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
    • loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
  • 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
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Thai chilli beef on rice $15
  • Sliced lamb with cumin seeeds $21
  • Hot and spicy beef in hot soup $21
  • Hot and Sour Soup $6.50
  • Stewed beef noodle soup $15
  • Chicken fried rice with cashew nuts $17
  • Deep fried tofu on rice $15
  • King prawns with cashew nuts $21
  • Ham $2.60
  • CUrry Roll $1.80
  • Pork $10.50
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Steak $10.50
  • Sausage $1.20
  • Combination Meat $11.50
  • Steak Satay on steamed Rice $10.90
  • Beef bestado $24.50
    • slow braised pulled beef cheek served on toasted ciabatta topped with a fried egg, crispy coleslaw & chunky fries
  • Chicken tostado $22.50
    • cajun spiced chicken, fresh salad green, aioli and avocado served on pan-fried ciabatta, topped with pineapple, mango & chilli salsa, with fries on the side
  • Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
    • twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
  • Chips & gravy $8.00
    • chunky fries served with our delicious gravy
  • Fritters $23.50
    • corns, coriander & zucchini fritters, served with fresh garden salad, pico de gallo topped with sour cream and house made tomato & capsicum coulis
  • Free range omelette $23.00
    • 3 free range egg omelette with your choice of 3 fillings, served with a petite garden salad & creamy french dressing (filling option are bacon, onion, feta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach or olives)
  • Eggs & hollandaise - Florentine $17.50
    • wilted baby spinach with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Honey pot chicken & bacon salad $21.50
    • chicken & bacon pieces tossed through salad greens with tomato & red onion dressed in a creamy garlic aioli topped with a pocahed egg
  • PAUA PATTIES $2.10
  • MUSHROOM FRITTER $0.80
  • MUSSELS (doz) $8.20
  • ONION $2.50
  • PLAIN $3.20
  • TOMATO $4.20
  • WONTON (doz) $8.20
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.80
  • Marinara sauce & mozzarella $12.00
    • topped with chunks of ham & pineapple to make one of the crowd favourites
  • Pizza Burger $14.00
    • Sure to be a classic with a tender beef pattie, salad, smothered in marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and finished with grilled pepperoni.
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcel $17.00
    • Fresh filo pastry filled with pumpkin, feta, spinach, onions and pine nuts. Served with a fresh garden salad.
  • Crispy Moroccan Salad $13.00
    • Tender strips of chicken, coated in our special Moroccan herb crust, rested on a garden fresh salad
  • Chicken & Apricot: $13.50
    • Fresh chicken on top of a sweet and spicy apricot sauce and topped with mozzarella.
  • Red Pesto Chicken Burger $15.00
    • A delicious fresh chicken pattie made with sundried tomato pesto, salad and served with a sweet mango chutney & aioli dressing.
  • Add : Tomato/ Pineapple/ Beetroot/ Onion Rings/ Hash brown/ Gravy $3.00
  • GF. Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Fresh cos lettuce, bacon, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese all tossed in our amazing Caesar dressing & finished with a poached egg.
  • Lamb Baorrito $11.50
    • A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Slow cooked lamb, Lettuce, Mint yoghurt sauce, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
  • Golden Mantou $5.50
    • topped from your choice of Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate sauce
  • 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
  • Chicken Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Southern style chicken, Shredded lettuce, Chutney, Chilli mayo
  • Add ice cream $2.00
  • Fried Tofu $5.50
    • Vietnamese tamarind sauce
  • Pork Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Braised pork, Broccoli, Spiced corned egg
  • Steak & Onion Patties $2.60
  • Plain Sausages $2.80
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Hot Dog $2.60
  • Giant $7.00
    • Double meat and bacon, egg, cheese
  • Curry Roll $3.00
    • Home made
  • Meat Patties $2.60
    • Home made
  • Sole Fillets $5.50
  • BBQ Pork on Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Wontons $5.00/$9.00
    • with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)
  • Samosa (vegetarian) each $1.40
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.90/$12.90
  • Stir Fried Vegetarian Delight with Cashew Nuts $11.90/$12.90
  • Beef & mushroom with egg soup $7.50
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack

location

Address

215 Marine Parade, Princes Wharf, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

09164250

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pacific Rim , Seafood

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Validated Parking ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Accepts Discover ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
215 Marine Parade, Princes Wharf, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand