The Rockpool in Christchurch Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • FETA AND ROSEMARY BREAD $10.00
  • GARLIC, MOZZARELLA CHEESE BREAD $10.00
  • CHILLI, PRAWN SKEWERS $12.00
    • with pineapple salsa, served on a bed of salad
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $10.00
    • served with toast
  • CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS $12.00
    • three chicken skewers, peanut sauce and salad
  • SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI $12.00
    • served with coconut lemon and lime vinaigrette
  • WHITEBAIT BUTTY (GF AVAILABLE) $12.00
    • fresh West Coast whitebait served as an omelette on white bread
LIGHT MEAL LIGHT MEAL
  • CAESAR SALAD $12.00
    • classic American style with a creamy dressing
  • add chicken $4.00
  • add anchovies $4.00
  • SALAD OF THE DAY $12.00
    • gourmet salad
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • served on homemade bread with sauteed onions, tomato and aioli dressing
  • add fries $3.00
  • BLT $10.00
    • crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato with aioli and BBQ sauce
  • add fries $3.00
  • HOT PORK ROLL $10.00
    • roast pork and gravy in a roll
  • add fries $3.00
  • CHEESEBOARD $18.00
    • a selection of cheese, crackers and fresh bread
  • 1 cheese $10.00
  • 3 cheese $20.00
  • ANTIPASTI PLATTER $32.00
BURGER BURGER
  • each $18 all burgers served with fries
  • BBQ BEEF, BACON AND CHEESEBURGER
  • CHICKEN BURGER
  • FISH BURGER
SAUCES SAUCES
  • Mushroom, gravy, pepper sauce, garlic butter $3.00
SIDES SIDES
  • Onion rings, garden salad, mashed potato, fries, seasonal vegetables $5.00
MAINS MAINS
  • CHICKEN PARMY $20.00
    • chicken breast served with homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella or mushroom sauce served with salad and fries
  • T- BONE $28.00
    • 350gm steak with homemade onion rings, fries and salad
  • add sauce $3.00
  • ANGUS RUMP STEAK SPECIAL $20.00
    • 250gm Angus steak, cooked just the way you like it, served with salad and fries or seasonal vegetables
  • add sauce $3.00
  • RIBS $20.00
    • smoked BBQ ribs with fries and side salad
  • LAMB SHANK $20.00
    • served with creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy
  • BANGERS AND MASH $20.00
    • served with seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato and onion gravy
  • CRISPY SKIN SALMON $25.00
    • 250gm salmon fillet served with salad of the day and hollandaise sauce
  • PORK SCHNITZEL $18.00
    • mashed potato, greens, pineapple salsa
  • FISH AND CHIPS $20.00
    • fresh fish, beer battered or pan seared served with salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • BACON AND MUSHROOM FETTUCINE $15.00
    • in a creamy sauce, vegetarian option available
  • add chicken $4.00
  • ROCKPOOL ROAST $20.00
    • roast of the day with all the trimmings
PIZZA PIZZA
  • each $15; add jalapenos to any Pizza $2; add anchovies to any Pizza $2
  • MEAT LOVERS
    • onion, bacon, pork, chorizo and pepperoni
  • MARGARITA
    • Italian classic fresh tomato, basil and Italian mozzarella
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY AND BRIE
    • cranberry sauce, chicken, red onions and brie
  • ITALIANO
    • chorizo, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, capers and onions
  • LOADED HOG
    • roast pork, bacon, red onion, capsicum and cream cheese
  • THAI CHICKEN
    • Thai peanut satay sauce on base, Thai spiced chicken, onions, red capsicum topped with toasted coconut
  • SMOKED SALMON
    • smoked salmon, red onions, capers and cream cheese
DESSERT DESSERT
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $8.00
    • served with ice cream and cream
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $8.00
    • choc sauce or strawberry sauce
  • CHEESECAKE OF THE DAY $8.00
    • served with cream
  • APRICOT CRUMBLE $8.00
    • served with cream
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $8.00
    • served with whipped cream
  • CARROT CAKE $8.00
    • served with cream
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • BAGEL
  • Cream cheese and jam $7.00
  • Cream cheese and salmon $10.00
  • PORRIDGE VEGETARIAN $10.00
    • Rolled oats with cream and brown sugar
  • ROCKPOOL MUESLI $10.00
    • Homemade organic yogurt with seasonal fruit
  • BOILED EGGS $8.00
    • Served with toast
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with hollandaise and crispy bacon or smoked salmon
  • SALMON HASH $14.00
    • House smoked salmon topped with a poached egg and lemon hollandaise
  • BIG BREAKFAST $18.00
    • Bacon, eggs any style, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown and sausage served with toast
  • VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST $15.00
    • Eggs any style, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown, beans and spinach
  • BREAKFAST BAGEL $10.00
    • Fried egg, bacon, hash brown and BBQ sauce
  • ROCKPOOL PANCAKES
  • Served with cream and blueberry compote $15.00
  • Or bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup $15.00
SIDES SIDES
  • Bacon, sausage, smoked salmon $4.00
  • Eggs, mushroom, tomato, spinach, beans, hash brown $3.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Fried Mixed Mushroom ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Egg Fu Yung (with Pork, Beef,Chicken or Combination Meat) ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Pork Chop with Special Sauce (reg/ med) $17.00/ $23.00
  • Fish Fillet with Sweet and Sour Sauce ( Reg/ Med ) $18.00/ $24.00
  • Fried Scallops with Ginger & Spring Onion ( Reg/ Med ) $23.00/ $31.00
  • Cantonese Roast Pork (reg/ med) $18.00/ $24.00
  • Prawns Egg Fu Yung ( Reg/ Med ) $16.00/ $22.00
  • Pork with Lemon Grass (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Ginger Dish (served with rice)
    • Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • (B) Combination Meats $20.00
  • (D) Prawns $15.00
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • Money Bags (4 pieces) $5.00
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Carbonara $15.00
    • Fettucini bound in a white wine bacon creamy sauce with spring onions, mushrooms, egg yolk & grated parmesan
  • Carbonara $19.00
    • Fettucini bound in a white wine bacon creamy sauce with spring onions, mushrooms, egg yolk & grated parmesan
  • -400g Beef Sirloin $35.00
  • Thai beef salad $15.00
    • Crispy torn cos lettuce leaf, streaky bacon, herb butter toasted croutons, anchovies, poached egg, Elmwood caesar dressing, parmesan
  • Chicken $15
    • Sliced roast chicken breast, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, mozzarella & cranberry sauce.
  • Kakanui calamari $15
    • Salt & pepper crispy squid tossed with chili & lemon aioli
  • Thai beef salad (GF) $19.00
    • Tender marinated beef strips with an Asian slaw coriander leaves, toasted peanuts, crispy fried shallots, sweet sour spicy Thai dressing
  • Ice cream Sundae trio $10.00
    • 3 flavours of the week with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream & hundreds and thousands
  • Glutinous Coconut Balls $4.50
  • Deep Fried Taro $4.50
  • Chinese Chives Dumplings $4.50
  • Sesame Seed Sweet Dumpling $4.50
  • Fun Gor $4.50
  • Taro Buns $3.50
  • Shark's Fin Siu Mai $4.50
  • Spring Roll $4.00
  • Butcher's block $POA
    • Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
  • Oven baked garlic & herb loaf $8.00
    • Add chilli ($0.50) or cheese ($2.00)
  • Angus sirloin steak $27.50
    • Grilled 200g sirloin steak cooked to perfection and served with any two sides and your choice of sauce
  • Creme brulee $12.00
    • Served with berry compote & biscotti
  • Seafood plate for 2 $15.00
    • A selection of small fried and cured seafood bites, perfect to share or fully indulge alone
  • Chicken & brie burger $20.50
    • Oven baked chicken breast smothered with melted brie, served in a toasted bun with sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli, and served with fries
  • The spanish $16.00
    • Chorizo, chicken, feta, red pepper & mushroom
  • -Add cheese $3.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $21.50
    • Our version of this classic Salad. Let us know if you would like anchovies
  • Children’s Munchbox $10.50
    • A great “packed lunch” of fruit, ham and cheese toastie, yoghurt, homemade biscuit, dried fruit and a drink
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $19.00
    • With spinach
  • Grilled Venison Open Sandwich $22.50
    • Sous Vide Venison Steak, with Roasted Vegetables, Spinach and Caramelised Onions served on Garlic Butterd, Toasted Honey Linseed bread
  • Soup $11.50
    • small $15.50 large Ask your friendly waitperson or check the blackboard for today’s Soup of the day (gf bread available)
  • Streaky Bacon $5.00
  • Raeward Platter $27.00
    • (Ideal for sharing) Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto, Ham, Pickles, Homemade Chutney, Brie, Olive Oil, Balsamic and Toasted Bread
  • Wholegrain Toast $4.00
  • Soup of The day $15.00
    • optional whole grain or GF bread with salad
  • Pancakes with Fresh Fruits $19.00
    • pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruits, lemon coconut cream
  • Papa's Spice Noodle Soup $19.00
    • fresh noodles carrots shiitake mushrooms soybeans soy protein tomatoes peanuts coriander
  • Dumplings 6 pcs $9.00
    • house made dumplings
  • MUESLI $14.00
    • the Origin's oven baked nutty & spiced Muesli served with seasonal fresh fruits
  • Asian Pancake 4 pcs $9.00
    • fresh paratha filled with seasonal vegetables vegan mayo The Origin's red sauce
  • Carol Oats Porridge $14.00
    • Freshly cooked oats chia seeds dates goji berries, walnuts, coconut, strawberries, banana soy milk
  • Daly Special $23.00
    • chef's choice of pure vegetarian cuisine cooked with seasonal local grown ingredients
  • Spicy Chilli Squid $12
    • Served with lime aioli.
  • Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
  • 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.
  • Pulled Pork Sliders $14
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
  • Vegetarian Sliders $13
    • House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
  • Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
  • Chef's Weekly Special N/A
    • Please see the blackboard behind the bar
  • Large $12.50
  • L/combo $15.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Tempura Vegetables & Crumbed Prawn Bowl
  • Large $13.40
  • L/combo $15.10
    • with miso or green tea
  • All teriyaki bowls served with steamed rice or salad (optional) and Japanese mayo and pickles
  • - Japanese curry sauce
  • Chicken Kushiage $4.50
  • Chicken, beef or pork with curry sauce on rice $16.00
  • Deep fried tofu with pork $16.50
  • Vegetarian chew kua teaw $14.00
    • fresh vegetable stir-fry with rice noodles in soy sauce
  • Beef with ginger and spring onion $19.00
  • Black bean BBQ pork $17.50
  • Seafood noodle soup $14.00
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, scallops, squid, shrimp and seafood salad
  • Sampan house satay (beef or chicken) $13.50
    • grilled marinated satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad
  • Fish ball and pork seaweed soup (small/large) $8.50/$13.00
  • Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
    • shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
  • Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
    • pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
  • 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
  • Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
    • in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
  • Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
    • chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
  • Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
    • served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
  • Chilli Chicken $19.00
    • Battered fried chicken cooked with fresh diced capsicum, onions, soy sauce and chilli sauce (Chinese in Indian style).
  • Garlic Kebab $18.00
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs and cashew paste baked in the tandoor
  • Jalferzi Chicken/Lamb/Beef $19.00
    • Favourite meat cooked in vegetables, onions, green pepper and tomato gravy with sweet and sour flavours.
  • Vegetarian Navratan Korma $18.00
    • A variety of fresh vegetable cooked with rich gravy and spices.
  • Prawns 65 $22.00
    • Prawns marinated with spices, herbs, yogurt battered and deep fried. Served with fried onion flakes and capsicum.
  • Chicken Tikka $18.00
    • Boneless lean pieces of chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt & spices, cooked in a tandoor
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Indian bread with a sprinkling of garlic.
  • Mango Chicken $19.00
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a special sauce made from mango puree and spices.
  • Mushrooms $ 1.50
  • Nachos $10.00
    • Cheese Nacho’s topped with melted cheese, Waimairi’s Own Nacho Mince, Sour Cream & Nacho Sauce
  • Green Salad $ 4.00
  • Deep Fried Fish
    • Tartare, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Waimairi Beach Fish & Chips $ 10.00
    • Beer Battered Fried Fillets & Chips. Served with a side Salad.
  • Off The Grill $ 14.00
    • Grilled Sausage, Bacon, Porterhouse Steak, Grilled Tomato, Grilled Mushroom & Egg. Served with Fries.
  • Chicken
    • Sweet Thai Chilli, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot & Aioli. Served with Fries.
  • Deep Fried Platters $15.00 / $20.00
    • A selection of Deep Fried Fish Bites, Sausages, Onion Rings, Samosas and Money, Bags served with Fries, Sweet Thai Chilli & Tartare Sauce.
  • European Antipasto $24.80
    • Salami, Coppa, Buendnerfleisch, Prosciutto Crudo
  • Pate Campagnard $13.80
    • Home made pate with Cumberland sauce
  • Swiss Bircher Muesli $12.50
  • Seafood Chowder $18.80
    • (Ch-Ch's best)
  • Quiche with salad $16.50
    • Ham/ Tomato or Spinach/ Mushrooms
  • Steak Tartare $17.80 / $28.80
    • seasoned minced fillet of beef
  • Coupe Danemark $10.80
    • French vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce
  • Chocolate Fondue $14.80
  • half n half salad plate $12.00
  • hot smoked salmon on a potato rosti with wilted spinach and a poached egg $16.50
  • halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
  • market fish of the day – see specials board $18.50
  • half n half salad plate – see specials board $12.00
  • open fillet steak sandwich with portobello mushrooms $18.50
  • - bacon, egg and tomato $9.50
  • eggs benedict with crispy bacon $16.50
The Rockpool

The Rockpool

location

Address

85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033749461

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Brew Pub , British , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand