The Mussel Pot in Marlborough Menu

MUSSELS MUSSELS
  • Steamed Mussels $19.90
    • Garlic, white wine and herbs
  • Steamed Mussels $21.50
    • Blue cheese, cream, and parsley
  • Steamed Mussels $19.90
    • Thai green curry and coconut cream
  • Steamed Mussels $19.90
    • Coriander, ginger, chilli and coconut cream
  • Steamed Mussels $21.50
    • Tonino’s chilli, garlic and tomato
  • Steamed Mussels $21.50
    • Cream, basil and garlic
  • Steamed Mussels $15.90
    • (1/2 Kilo available on request)
  • Mussel Chowder $16.50
    • (Gluten free available)Served with homemade bread.
  • Mussel platter for 2 $46.80
    • (Gluten free available)A great way to try all the various ways the mussels are prepared - Smoked, marinated, steamed, grilled, battered, chowder and bread. (Also available for 3)
  • Grilled Mussels $20.50
    • (Gluten Free) Grilled on the ½ shell, topped with a range of the following: bacon and cheese, garlic and herb butter, tomato and pesto, sweet chilli.
  • Battered Mussels $20.00
    • Freshly battered and served with salad and fries
OTHER SEAFOOD OTHER SEAFOOD
  • Fish and Chips $22.50
    • Today’s fish, freshly battered, served with fries and salad.
  • Calamari $22.50
    • N.Z. squid prepared in our kitchen, tossed in flour, deep fried and drizzled with olive oil and garlic. Served with salad and fries.
SALAD & PASTA DISHES SALAD & PASTA DISHES
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $19.90
    • (Gluten free)Roast vegetables, halloumi cheese and salad greens with pesto and our honey dressing.
  • Penne Alla Boscaiola $19.90
    • Penne pasta with bacon, onion, mushrooms and cream; with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Spaghetti All’amatriciana $19.80
    • Spaghetti, bacon, and onion cooked in a tomato sauce; with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $22.50
    • Pieces of in-house smoked Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon atop salad greens with cucumber, onion, tomato, brie cheese and dressed with our olive oil and balsamic dressing.
SANDWICHES / BURGERS SANDWICHES / BURGERS
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • Homemade beef patty with cheese, egg, beetroot, lettuce and sliced tomato, onion, with tomato sauce and aioli on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
    • (Gluten free available)Free range chicken breast, grilled and served on toasted bread with our mango chutney, aioli and salad. Served with fries.
  • Pork Belly Sandwich $19.90
    • (Gluten free available) Sliced warm pork belly on toasted bread with our fig and pear chutney, aioli and salad. Served with fries.
  • Vege Burger $19.00
    • (Gluten free available)Homemade veggie patty, lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, sweet chilli and hummus on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • (Gluten free available)Served Medium Rare on toasted bread with dijon mustard, tomato sauce and salad. Served with fries
  • Moroccan Style Lamb Burger $19.90
    • Our homemade Moroccan style lamb patty with lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, hummus and tzatziki sauce on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries $6.00
  • Salad $6.90
  • Garlic bread (garlic, mustard seeds, parsley) $5.20
  • Homemade Bread $4.50
  • Gluten Free Bread $6.00
FOR CHILDREN ($10.90 EACH) FOR CHILDREN ($10.90 EACH)
  • Chicken Nuggets and fries with tomato sauce.
  • Hoki Fish Bites and fries with tomato sauce.
  • Cheese toastie with fresh fruit.
ENTRÉE / STARTERS ENTRÉE / STARTERS
  • Garlic Bread $5.20
    • (garlic, mustard seeds, parsley)
  • Mussel Taster Plate $14.00
    • (Gluten free available) Two of each: steamed, grilled, smoked, marinated and battered mussels.
  • Marlborough Olive Oil and Balsamic $9.50
    • with our homemade bread for dipping
  • Calamari $15.50
    • NZ squid tossed in flour, deep fried, drizzled with garlic and olive oil.
  • Mussel Chowder $14.00
    • (Gluten-free)
OTHER MAINS OTHER MAINS
  • Fish & Chips $22.50
    • Today’s fish, freshly battered, served with fries and salad
  • Vege Burger $19.00
    • (Gluten free available)Homemade veggie patty, lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, sweet chilli and hummus on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
  • Moroccan Style Lamb Burger $19.90
    • Our homemade Moroccan style lamb patty with lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, hummus and tzatziki sauce on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
  • Aged Rib Eye $31.00
    • With a either a creamy mushroom and onion sauce or a herb and garlic butter sauce. Served with fries and salad
  • Beef Burger $19.00
    • Homemade beef patty with cheese, egg, beetroot, lettuce and sliced tomato, onion, with tomato sauce and aioli on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
  • Chicken Burger $18.90
    • (Gluten free available)Free range chicken breast grilled and served on toasted bun with our mango chutney, aioli, lettuce, onion, brie cheese and sliced tomato. Served with fries.
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $19.90
    • (Gluten free)Roast vegetables, halloumi cheese and salad greens with pesto and our honey dressing.
  • Warm Minted Lamb Loin Salad $26.50
    • Minted lamb loin on dressed salad greens with roasted beetroot and pumpkin, pine nuts, red onion, and mild feta.
PASTA DISHES PASTA DISHES
  • Penne Alla Boscaiola $19.90
    • Penne pasta with bacon, onion, mushrooms and cream; with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Spaghetti Vongole $23.00
    • NZ little neck clams with chilli, garlic and parsley.
  • Spaghetti Marinara $23.00
    • Spaghetti with calamari, shrimp, mussels and fish, cooked in a tomato sauce.
  • Spaghetti All’amatriciana $19.80
    • Spaghetti, bacon, and onion cooked in a tomato sauce; with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Ravioli $22.50
    • Pockets of pasta filled with spinach and ricotta and cooked in a creamy tomato sauce; with sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • Salmon Penne Pasta $24.50
    • In- house smoked Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon with penne pasta, leek and asparagus cooked in a creamy sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Fish of the day $P.O.A
    • Please ask the staff for today's chef choice.
  • Escondidinho $19.50
    • Brazilian delicacy. Meat and sauce will vary but a combination is hidden under our cassava mash and creamy cheese topped with shaved parmesan then oven baked.
  • Soup Of The Day $14.00
    • Please ask wait staff for chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with oven toasted bread.
  • Deconstructed Affogato $15.50
    • Double shot of Brazilian coffee roasted in Malborough, ice cream and liqueur
  • Seafood Chowder Small$15.50/Large$20.50
    • A selection of fresh seafood bound in a creamy chowder delicately flavoured with fresh herbs & served with oven toasted bread.
  • Cassava cakes $18.50
    • Double boiled cassava root, mashed with Brazilian chillies, herbs and parmesan cheese. Deep fried and served with a side of Chef's special fresh homemade spicy chilli jam.
  • Brazilian Pudim $14.00
    • Classic homemade Brazilian dessert (cousin of the caramel flan) with eggs and milk base, served with whipped cream and Doce de Leite.
  • Chocolate Brownie $14.00
    • Slice of Chocolate Brownie topped with homemade berry compote and vanilla ice cream.
  • Plateau de Dégustation (GFA) $35.00
    • Traditional ham, cheeses, homemade pâté. prawns, fish cakes, mixed olives, breads and crackers(Platter for two to share)
  • Eggs Benedict a La Raupo (GFA) $19.00
    • Handcrafted brioche, poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise, salsa and your choice of salmon or bacon
  • Croissant Chaud $8.50
    • Warm croissant with your choice of homemade jam and butter or custard and chocolate
  • (GF) : this dish is gluten free / (GFA) : this dish can be made gluten free
  • Fettuccine aux Palourdes (GF) $20
    • Clam fettuccini served in creamy garlic and parsley sauce
  • Steak Sandwich (GFA) $23
    • Char-grilled strip loin with Swiss cheese, onion confit and tomato and olive chutney
  • French Toast (GFA) $18.50
    • Served with Bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Croque madame $16
    • Crispy French Loaf filled with champagne ham, béchamel and melted cheese topped with a fried egg
  • -The Dodson
    • with 200g home-made pattie, bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy aïoli, BBQ sauce, Parmesan fries
  • -Russian Roulette
    • ( One slice is very spicy ! ) Ham, salami, beef, bacon, chicken, onions, mushrooms
  • -The Cheeky Chick
    • with 150g crumbed chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cranberry, brie, aïoli, fries
  • -Mexico
    • Pork con Carne, baby spinach, salsa, jalapeños, coriander ( medium spiced )
  • Haus Salat $ 8.00
    • Brot, Butter Mixed salad with our house dressing, bread, butter
  • Chicken nuggets, fries $9.50
  • Pizza breads 9.50 each
    • ( 8.5” ) with Basil pesto, Parmesan
  • Dodson street burgers $ 21.50 each
  • Tzaziki $1.00
  • Turkish Coffee One Size $4.00
  • Small $13.50
  • Open Kebab One Size $14.00
    • Your choice of filling, whether it be spit-roasted doner meat or fresh vegetarian, on flat bread (non-wrapped) with lettuce, carrot, tabouleh, onion and your choice of sauces.
  • Vegetarian Fritters One Size $9.00
    • 6 pieces of fresh zucchini & carrot fritters, served with a seasonal & tzaziki.
  • Your choice of filling whether it be doner meat, vegetarian falafel or grilled halloumi cheese, all served on a bed of seasonal salad, tabouleh, hummus, tzaitziki and betroot dip.
  • Zucchini/Carrot Fritter (1 x piece) $1.50
  • Olives $1.00
  • Side Salad $7.50
    • Mesculin mix with red onion, sundried tomatoes, capsicum and vinaigrette dressing
  • Add NZ streaky bacon or breakfast sausages $4.00
  • Greek Salad $12.90 / $22.90
    • With baked fetta cheese
  • Captain Cook Fishcakes $16.90
    • Fresh fish with potato, garlic, chilli ginger and coriander, and served with a fresh garden salad
  • New Zealand Lamb Rump $36.90
    • 350g of prime lamb seared and served with pea and mint sauce, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  • A Dozen Queen Charlotte Green Lipped Mussels $18.90
    • Poached in white wine, coconut cream, chilli ginger, onion, garlic and fresh coriander with ciabatta
  • Prime Eye Fillet Steak $39.90
    • 250g eye fillet cooked medium-rare and served with potato and blue cheese gratin, seasonal vegetables and a smooth red wine jus
  • Homemade Beefburger $17.50
    • Topside beef mince patty with cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, gherkin, and served with mesculin mix, homemade crispy potato and thousand Island dressing (GF option)
  • Fish of the Day $26
    • served on new season agria potato, green bean and herb salad with spiced raw almond cream and paprika oil
  • Waitoa free range herb marinated chicken $26
    • served on ancient grains summer salad with avocado and goats feta, topped with fresh tomato and basil vinaigrette
  • Sweet corn, spinach, courgette and feta fritters topped with avocado and lime cream $24
    • served with tomato and basil salad
  • A selection of cheeses with bread and home-made relish $21
  • A selection of warm artisan breads with flavoured butter $11
  • Roasted Aoraki salmon with kalamata olive and caper topping $28
    • served on roasted vegetable and durum wheat salad with creamy basil dressing
  • Desserts N/A
    • please ask to see our blackboard
  • Organic steak sandwich $28
    • with roasted red pepper hummus, caramelised onions and roasted mushrooms, topped with basil pesto, served with home cut potato chips
  • Steak Sandwich $24.50
    • Open steak sandwich with medium rare beef, crispy lettuce & juicy tomatoes, hand
  • Bailey’s and Chocolate Cheesecake $14.50
    • Freshly baked served with chocolate garnish and cream dusted with icing sugar
  • Seafood Chowder $19.00/ $26.50
    • Creamy roux based chowder made with our own fish stock, fantastic local seafood and fresh fish that melts in your mouth, finished with Pernod cream. Small/ Large
  • Gourmet Salad $22.50
    • Mesclun green salad, served with mushrooms, soft poached eggs, Parmesan cheese & topped with berries (when in season) & a herb dressing
  • Freshly Toasted breads and dips $11.50
    • With Marlborough’s finest olive oil and a seasonal selection of dips
  • Pavlova $14.50
    • Our house specialty with ice cream and berry compote
  • Duck Liver Cognac Parfait $19.50
    • With freshly toasted breads and cranberry compote. It’s no coincidence parfait is the french word for perfect
  • Ribeye Steak on the bone $40.50
    • Succulent Aged 400g+ Angus Ribeye on the bone served with roasted baby potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a choice of Bearnaise sauce or Pepper sauce. The way Steak is meant to be.
  • Bacon and Eggs on toast $14.50
  • Toast – 2 slices $6.00
    • served with variety of spreads
  • Caesar Salad $16.00
    • served with croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese
  • Beef Nachos $16.00
    • served on a bed of crunchy nacho chips with cheese and sour cream
  • Fish of the Day $16.00
    • served with fries and salad
  • Ham Steak $16.00
    • grilled to perfection and served with pineapple, fries and salad
  • Seafood Platter $29.00
    • A selection of hot and cold seafoods served with salad and fries
  • Chocolate Fudge Pudding $12.00
    • Served with ice-cream and cream and lashings of hot fudge sauce
  • Mushroom tikka $15.00
    • Fresh mushrooms / cottage cheese traditionally cooked on tawa with capsicum, onion and spices.
  • Lamb seekh kebab $13.00
    • Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grill in the Tandoor. Served with salad and sauce.
  • Onion bhajees (6 pcs) $6.00
    • Crispy onion fritter served with tamarind or mint chutney.
  • Green salad $6.00
  • Pineapple raita $6.00
  • Chicken tikka $13.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then skewered and cooked in Tandoor.
  • Kadai paneer $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in ginger, garlic curry sauce with capsicum, onions and tomatoes.
  • Fish tikka $15.00
    • Fish fillet marinated in lemon juice and baked in the Tandoor, served with mint sauce and fresh salad.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Seasonal soup of the day
  • Pasta of the Day $17.00
    • Chef's daily creation, please check our specials board
  • - 1 filling $7.00
  • Toasted Granola $12.00
    • Our own crunchy toasted granola served with passionfruit infused greek yoghurt & blueberry compote
  • Crunchy Pork Salad $16.00
    • 5 spice pork tenderloin in a salad of crispy noodles, pickled vegetables, peanuts & shallots
  • Eggs Benedict $17.00
    • Classic bacon & eggs served with our own hollandaise sauce - With smoked salmon $18.00
  • Figaro's Breakfast $17.00
    • Portobello mushrooms, grilled potatoes, chorizo & scrambled eggs
  • Served 7.30am – 11.30am (Monday to Friday) / Served 8.30am – 2.00pm (Sat) / Served 8.30am – 1.30pm (Sun)
  • Buster Burger & Chips $18.00
    • homestyle meat pattie or chicken
  • or shrimp & scallops $26.00
  • Pasta $23.50
    • choice of chicken, bacon & mushroom
  • Cheeseburger $7.50
    • with chips
  • Shrimp Cocktail $11.00
    • served on a bed of lettuce with seafood dressing
  • Kids Roast $9.50
    • served with seasonal vegetables & gravy
  • Treasure Chest Seafood Platter $52.90
    • with chips, suitable for two people
  • Ice Cream Sundae $5.00
  • Eggplant and Ricotta Involtini - Fresh herb, tomato sauce & shaved reggiano parmesan $28.00
  • Whittaker’s Sante Bars $1.50
  • Lobster Agnolotti - w crispy fennel, micro salad & first press lemon oil $19.90
  • Cheese Plate (to share) $18.00
  • Antipasto Platter (serves two) - Prosciutto, chorizo, smoked mussels, olives, antipasto & parmesan salad w warm turkish bread & crostini $40.00
  • Bitter Chocolate Tart - w fresh black currant sorbet & chantilly cream $13 .00
  • Selection of Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
  • Waitoa Free Range Chicken Breast - Prosciutto wrapped on crisp potato & thyme pavé w sweet corn chilli salsa & jus roti $32.00
  • MANGO(GF) $20.00
    • creamy cashew based mango flavoured curry with beef
  • TIKKA MASALA(GF) $20.00
    • tomato cream sauce with onion & capsicum with chicken
  • PASANDA(GF) $16.00
    • creamy curry with cashews, coconut, ginger, garlic & roasted spices with paneer
  • GOAN(GF)(DF) $20.00
    • slow cooked with herbs & coconut flavoured curry with beef
  • CHICKEN(GF) $20.00
  • NAAN CHUTNEY PLATTER (FOR4) $20.00
    • assorted naan pieces, sauces, chutneys
  • RAITA $3.00
    • yoghurt, carrot, cucumber, cumin seed
  • TAMARIND SAUCE (V) $3.00
  • Kids Nuggets or Hot Dogs $8.50
    • W/ fries
  • Bacon / Vegetarian / hash brown / Portobello mushroom
  • Vege Stack $19.50
    • Poached egg, mushroom, spinach, tomato pesto & watercress on kumera rosti
  • Crispy Squid Noodle Salad $18.50
    • Lettuce, coriander, mint, cucumber, red onion w sesame palm sugar & chilli dressing
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
    • Your choice of either poached/ fried or scrambled eggs served on our fresh bread with streaky bacon
  • Beef Turkish $19.50
    • W/ egg, onion marmalade, lettuce, tomato, cheese, beetroot & onion rings
  • Wedges fully loaded $7.50 Side / $13.50 Full
    • Bacon, cheese, onion, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • Fries $4 Side / $7 Full
    • W/ aioli & tomato sauce
  • Lemon cheese cake
  • Cinnamon swirl
    • Roulé à la cannelle
  • Cherry clafoutis
    • Clafoutis aux cerises
  • Moroccan veggie pie
  • Apple and oat muffin
  • Ciabatta chicken & brie
  • Venison red wine bacon p
  • Short bread
The Mussel Pot

The Mussel Pot

location

Address

73 Main Road, Havelock, Marlborough, 7100, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035742824

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Seafood , Soups , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
73 Main Road, Havelock, Marlborough, 7100, New Zealand