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

  • Cloudy Bay Clams $18
    • Seaweed Butter, Chilli, Parsley
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
  • Merino Lamb Shoulder 1Kg $80
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Deep fried crispy chicken with chili spicy $17.00
  • Tofu with pork mince $12.00
  • Egg fried noodles $10.00
  • Hot chili boiled beef (spicy) $16.00
  • Chicken Fu Yung egg $15.00
  • Chicken with curry sauce $17.00
  • Kung Pao Tofu (spicy) $13.00
  • Kung Pao chicken spicy $15.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $9.50
    • Sliced pork with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Pork Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced pork with seasonal vegetables and pineapple in gravy on fried rice
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
    • Sliced chicken, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Steak Foo Young $9.50
    • Sliced steak, onions, peas, beans and egg (like an omelette)
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.50
    • Sliced chicken, mushrooms with seasonal vegetables and cashew nuts in gravy
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.50
    • Sliced pork, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
    • Battered fish, onions, pineapple, peppers and carrots in sweet and sour sauce
  • Set Menu for 4-6 people $47.00
    • Chicken with cashew nuts, Steak black bean sauce, New Town fried rice, Sweet and sour pork
  • Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
    • Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Pasta of the Day $19.00
    • (Ask your wait person for the Chef’s flavour of the day)
  • Toasted Raisin Bread $7.50
    • Home made raspberry jam and butter
  • Japanese Warm Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
  • Spanish Omelette $17.50
    • Potato confit, sauteed onion, streaky bacon, tomato and gruyere cheese
  • Sides $4.50 each
    • Streaky bacon / Portobello mushrooms / Refried herb potatoes / Cumberland sausages / Creamy garlic mushrooms / Free Range Eggs (any style) / Smoked Salmon / Roasted tomatoes / Toasted bread / Baked Beans / Steamed Spinach
  • Scrambled OR Poached Eggs with Streaky Bacon OR Smoked Salmon on Toast $17.50
    • On rye, white or gluten free toast
  • Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
    • Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
  • Mini Donuts (6) $2.20
  • Hawaiian $6.00
  • Mixed Chips $4.20
  • All hamburgers are served with lettuce, onion and sauce
  • Kumara Chips $4.20
  • Homemade Spring Roll $2.60
  • Corn Patty $2.20
  • Bacon And Egg $5.30
  • Pad Prik Gang Seafood $21.50
    • Combination seafood stir fried with red curry paste and coconut milk.
  • 7x Tempura Prawns $12.00
  • Tom Yum
    • Spicy and sour soup with mushroom, onion, tomato, celery, coriander and fresh herbs.
  • Raad Na Noodle
    • Stir fried thick noodle with meat and vegetables top with Thai style gravy noodle sauce.
  • 5x Curry Puffs $8.00
  • Tom Kha
    • Lightly spiced soup with coconut milk, lime juice mushroom, celery, onion, coriander and fresh herbs.
  • Vegetarian $14.00
  • Noodle Soup
    • Rice noodle, meat, garlic and garnished with spring onion and coriander.
  • Curry and a pint $25.00
    • Chef's latest creation served on rice with poppadom, cucumber and yoghurt raita
  • Steamed rice $5.00
  • Soup of the day $11.90
    • Created fresh and served with warm toast
  • Ice cream sundae $11.90
    • Served with real caramel, chocolate or berries
  • Fries
  • Grilled tomato $4.00
  • -Without pint $20.00
  • Beef nachos $16.90
    • Our own special recipe over corn chips and topped with cheese, sour cream and guacamole
  • MONK’S BACON AND EGGS $21.00
    • Bacon, free range eggs, tomato, mushrooms, oven roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise sauce
  • LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
    • Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • BACON & EGGS $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs & streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta (DF)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM, TOMATO & SPINACH ON POLENTA CAKE $18.00
    • Oven baked Portobello mushroom with tomato and spinach, served on herbed parmesan polenta cake with a poached egg and house made hollandaise sauce (V), (GF)
  • TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
    • Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.00
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt & poached fruit (V)
  • Warmed Olives $6.00
    • w/ chilli & lemon
  • Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
    • baked to order
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Miso Roasted Eggplant $10.00
    • w/ toasted sesame
  • Polenta Crumbed Calamari $10.00
    • w/ lime & wasabi mayo
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Lambs Ribs $15.00
    • w/ BBQ sauce & slaw
  • Chocolate Brownie $16.00
    • Warm chocolate caramel brownie with maple & walnut ice cream
  • Lakes Beef Burger $24.00
    • Pure Wakanui beef patty with battered onion rings, gherkin, cheddar cheese, aioli, tomato and harissa relish & a side of beer battered fries
  • Omelette $18.50
    • Classic 3 egg omelette; filled w/ your choice of: tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon / served w/ tomato relish & toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread
  • Striploin of Wild Venison $39.00
    • mushroom trio, roasted Portobello, porcini tortellini, oyster mushroom & pork belly terrine
  • Traditional Breakfast $17.50
    • two eggs cooked to order w/ bacon, on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten bread with tomato relish
  • Lemon Cake $16.00
    • Sticky lemon syrup cake with Mango sorbet, toasted coconut, meringue & pomegranate
  • Peppers Breakfast $24.00
    • eggs your way: bratwurst, bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms, toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
  • Prime Canterbury Hereford Beef Sirloin $39.00
    • Caramelised Lyonnaise & bacon potato, rocket micros, green beans, tomato concasse & roast garlic jus
  • Mango Kulfi $7.00
    • Indian Mango flavored ice cream.
  • Prawn Masala $18.50
    • Prawns cooked with dry Indian spices, onion, tomatoes, ginger & garlic in tomato based sauce.
  • Side Dish Platter $10.00
    • A selection of four side dishes of your choice excludes green salad
  • Chicken Kadhai $15.50
    • An authentic North Indian style dish of boneless chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, capsicum, slices of ginger & coriander.
  • Mango Chicken $15.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in mango sauce to produce a mild classical flavor.
  • Chicken Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Chicken marinated yogurt, extra garlic, spices & cheese, grilled in tandoor.
  • Mint Sauce $3.00
  • Half (4 pieces) $12.00
  • Salmon Teriyaki Don $13.50
  • Pork & Chive Gyoza $7.00
  • Udon $10.00
  • Salmon Sashimi $8
  • Prawn Gyoza $6
  • Beef Yakiniku Don $11.50
  • Spicy Chicken Don $11.50
  • Pork Katsu Curry Don $12.50
  • Ace Bento Set $24.00
    • Chicken teriyaki / mixed tempura / dumplings (3pcs) / salmon sashimi (3pcs), rice, miso soup
  • California Roll $ 15.00
    • Crab meat, cucumber, avocado
  • King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
    • King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
  • • Teriyaki Chicken
  • • Prawn
  • Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
    • Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
  • Kids Teppan Set $ 25.00
    • Comes with steamed rice. (for under 12 year olds) Gyoza (3pcs). A choice of:
  • Rice Bowls
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Mushroom Stack $19.50
    • Duo of Portobello and button mushrooms in a creamy sauce with bacon, toast and a drizzle of truffle oil
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
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