The Sonic Restaurant and Bar in Kaikoura Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • FLAT Breads
    • - Fresh home-made selection with your choice of either:
  • Sundried tomato, chilli & cheese (olives optional)
  • Garlic & herb (cheese option available)
  • Basil pesto & cheese $ 10.50
  • Fish + Mussel Tomato Chowder (GF) $ 18.00
    • A chunky fish, mussel, vegetable and tomato chowder served with a ciabatta garlic butter bread roll
  • Soup Of The Day (GF) $ 14.00
    • Wait staff will inform you of today’s soup served with a ciabatta garlic butter bread roll
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels (GF) $ 16.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedges
  • Salt + Pepper Squid (GF) $ 15.00
    • Lightly battered salt and pepper squid pieces, served with wasabi mayonnaise and a lemon wedge
  • Marinated Prawns $ 16.50
    • Delicious butterflied marinated prawns cooked in a garlic, sweet chilli and tomato sauce served with a petite salad and lemon wedge
  • Honey And Soy Chicken Nibbles $ 14.00
    • Tasty chicken nibbles marinated and cooked in a honey and soy sauce served with a petite salad
FROM THE LAND FROM THE LAND
  • Sonic Souvlaki $ 17.00
    • Your choice of chicken, Lamb or Honey Roasted Kumara served on a hot pita bread with hummus, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tzatziki and chilli sauce with a side of shoestring fries
  • Warm Chicken Salad (GF) $ 22.00
    • Honey roasted chicken pieces served on a fresh summer green salad with mango, grapes, and cashew nuts in a house dressing
  • BBQ Bacon & Beef Burger $ 21.00
    • Delicious homemade burger pattie with lettuce, Bacon, tomato, red onion, BBQ sauce and mayo in a freshly toasted bun with a side of shoestring fries
  • Canterbury T-Bone Steak (GF) $ 29.00
    • Succulent prime 350 gram T-bone steak served with your choice of either chilli and lime potato wedges, or creamy potato mash and stir fried vegetables with a mushroom jus or a garlic jus
  • Surf + Turf $ 36.00
    • - Marinated prawns in a creamy garlic sauce
  • Creamy Mustard Chicken (GF) $ 27.00
    • Powdered mustard chicken breast grilled then simmered in a creamy mustard and leek sauce. Served with potato mash fresh stir fried vegetables
  • Vegetarian Linguine $ 18.50
    • Fresh vegetables and herbs in a tomato sauce served with a garlic ciabatta roll and topped with parmesan cheese
  • Kids Meals $ 14.00
    • Your choice of either, battered fish and chips, honey grilled chicken and chips or a margarita pizza
FROM THE SEA FROM THE SEA
  • Fish & Chips $ 19.50
    • Golden beer battered gurnard served with shoestring fries, petite salad, tartare and tomato sauce with a lemon wedge
  • Battered Fish Burger $ 18.50
    • Battered fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, red onion, lemon hollandaise and tartare sauce in a freshly toasted bun served with a side of shoestring fries
  • Marlborough Green Lip Mussels (GF) $ 25.00
    • Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedge and a crusty ciabatta roll
  • Seafood Linguine $ 25.00
    • Fish, prawns, mussels, calamari and pasta cooked in a delicious marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
  • Oven Baked Blue Cod (GF) $ 30.00
    • Oven baked blue cod cooked in butter, herb and lemon zest served with creamy potato mash, stir fried vegetables and a side of lemon hollandaise sauce
  • Seafood Platter for 2 $ 59.00
    • A delicious selection of fish, mussels, marinated prawns, and calamari served with a fresh green salad, dipping sauces and a basil pesto and cheese flatbread
  • Marinated Prawns $ 26.00
    • Delicious butterflied marinated prawns cooked in a garlic, sweet chilli and tomato sauce served with shoestring fries and a fresh green salad and garlic aioli
SIDES SIDES
  • Bowl of Shoestring fries $ 8.00
  • Side Salad $ 6.00
  • Chilli and Lime Potato Wedges $ 10.00
  • Side of bread $ 6.00
  • Side of Mash $ 6.00
  • Garden Salad $ 9.50
THE SONIC’S FAMOUS GOURMET PIZZA’S THE SONIC’S FAMOUS GOURMET PIZZA’S
  • Small/Large $ 18.50/$ 25.00
  • Pukeko
    • Honey roasted kumara, feta, capsicum, red onion and silver beet on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese
  • Italian
    • Pepperoni, chorizo, tomatoes, olives, and red onion on a tomato base and topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs then topped with parmesan cheese
  • Carnivorous
    • Pepperoni, chorizo, bacon, chicken, mushrooms and red onion on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a swirl of BBQ sauce
  • Tex Mex
    • Pepperoni, chilli, mushrooms, bacon and capsicum on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a dollop of sour cream
  • Spicy Apricot Chicken
    • Chicken, red onion, capsicum and silver beet on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a swirl of spicy apricot sauce
  • Gluten Free option available in small pizza

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Fresh Local Fish GF option $22.00
    • Pan seared or tempura battered with fries and salad
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $23.00
    • With house smoked salmon
  • Steak: 130g ribeye & red onion marmalade. $20.00
  • Crawfish Chowder $29.00
    • made with Kaikoura Crayfish Served with our toasted homemade bread.
  • FreshGreen Salad with Tara Goats Cheese V GF $16.50
    • With toasted seeds, crispy kumara & vinaigrette.
  • Seafood Platter $38.00
    • A delicious combination of in-house smoked fish, salmon mousse, calamari, steamed mussels, battered fish & mussel fritters.
  • Beer Battered fries $10.00
  • Pork Ribs GF $16.00
    • Marinated in sticky barbeque sauce
  • 300gram rib-eye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli, mushroom sauce or red wine jus with salad and chips
  • Whole crayfish $85.00
    • Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
  • Lamb salad $20.00
    • Warm roasted pulled lamb & roasted pumpkin on top of a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • 300gm ribeye steak $25.00
    • Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli or mushroom sauce topping
  • Chowder $12.00
    • The famous ‘lobster inn’ dish made with mussels, shrimps and monk fish in as creamy rich white sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • Mac n' cheese $12.00
    • A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
  • Vegetarian salad $18.00
    • Roasted pumpkin with a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
  • Mussels $12.00
    • Six fresh omega mussels steamed in white wine, with a chilli, coriander, roasted garlic and coconut cream sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
  • Gone Hunting $20 / $25
    • Plum sauce, wild venison, pulled wild pork, chorizo sausage and topped with blue cheese aioli
  • Hens Are Nuts $20 / $25
    • Fruit chutney, roast chicken, capsicum, pistachio nuts and cream cheese. Add bacon +$5
  • Sausage Dog $10 / $15
    • Tomato sauce, pepperoni
  • Hen & Ham $20 / $25
    • Plum sauce, roasted chicken, silverbeet, bacon and cream cheese
  • Roast Pumpkin Fettuccine $20
    • Roast pumpkin, kalamata olives and silverbeet in a creamy tomato sauce
  • Greek Salad $15
    • Cheery tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, feta with fresh salad greens and an olive oil & balsamic dressing
  • The Black Rabbit $20 / $25
    • Fruit chutney, braised wild rabbit, red onion, almonds, cream cheese, topped with fresh rocket
  • Pesto $10 / $15
    • Cream cheese, basil pesto with parmesan and sweet chilli
  • Chicken port pate $14.50
    • Served with house made thyme croutons and fresh garden herbs.
  • Soup du jour $13.50
    • Please see staff/specials board...soup is served with a crusty baguette.
  • Pork belly $31.50
    • Confit of pork with a rum and blue borage honey glaze, apple puree and crackling.
  • Potato bread /butter $5.00
  • Olive Tagliatelle pasta $ 27.50
    • Olive, tomato and spinach with a parmesan concasse.
  • Roast beetroot and feta salad $16(small) $26(large)
    • Roasted beetroot and marinated feta tossed with fresh salad greens, toasted seeds and dressed with herb vinaigrette.
  • Smoked fish chowder $16(small) $22(large)
    • A veloute of smoked fish, fresh fish and Marlborough mussels, finished with double cream fennel, lemon and parsley......served with a crusty baguette.
  • Aged Canterbury rib eye $35.00
    • Char grilled rib eye, smoked mushrooms, belly bacon and cabernet jus.
  • Chocolate Fondant $15.00
    • Light Sponge with Molten Centre + Ice Cream (cooked fresh to order)
  • Lamb Rack $37.00
    • Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
  • Crème Brulée $12.00
    • Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
  • Fresh Bread $10.00
    • Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
  • Fresh Fillet of Fish $37.00
    • Pan Fried Blue Cod, New Potatoes, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mayonnaise & Fried Capers.
  • Vegetarian Option $34.00
    • Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.
  • Cherry Pie $14.00
    • Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
  • Hot Cheese Fondant $18.00
    • Baked Brie + Pickles, Parma Ham, Crostini & Salami.
  • Hummus $2
  • Ham $4
  • Eggs Benedict $24
    • with smoked salmon and wilted spinach
  • Toast & Preserves $6.5
    • Toasted Hislops wholemeal bread served with any two of: jam/honey/marmite/marmalade
  • BLAT $17.5
    • Warm bacon layered with avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise between Hislops toasted bread
  • Potato Feta Rosti $14.5
    • Organic potato, feta and mint rosti layered with grilled brie, fresh tomato salsa and finished with balsamic reduction. Add bacon $18.5
  • Red Pepper Sauce $1.5
  • Energy Salad of the Day $17
    • Warm turmeric roasted veges on  seasonal greens, topped with feta and toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds with a date and lemon dressing
  • Vegetable Bento $9.00
  • Egg & Ham Long Salad Roll $8.50
    • Egg + Ham + Vegetable Salad
  • Nigiri Sushi Mix $10.00
  • Inari $5.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich $9.00
    • Teriyaki Chicken + Kupi Mayo + Avocado + Lettuce
  • Chicken Bento $10.00
    • Flavours: Teriyaki, Sweet Chilli, Chirashi
  • Sushi Sandwich $6.50
    • Sushi Rice Sandwich
  • Tuna Roll $8.50
    • Tuna + Onion + Pepper + Kupi Mayo + Lettuce
  • No:03 Half a Crayfish $48.00
    • Lightly grilled on the hotplate and cooked in a garlic butter with a choice of two sides fromthe menu below.
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad,Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
  • No:18 Classic Chicken $22.50
    • Shredded chicken, red onion, peppers, Cream Cheese on top of our home made pizza sauce
  • No:23 Seafood Pizza $25.00
    • Scallops, Mussels, Seafood sticks, Shrimp, Calamari rings, with our Allure special 3 Cheese Topping and Tartare Swirl and garnished with Lemon
  • No:07 Whitebait Patties ( Seasonal ) $26.50
    • Homemade Whitebait Patties cooked on the grill and served with a choice of Two sides from the Menu below
  • No:15 Tuna Balls and Chips $12.50
  • No:08 Vegetarian Sandwich $6.00
    • Lettuce, Peppers, Tomato, Cheese, Red onion
  • Seafood Chowder $19.50
    • Creamy & velvety served with crispy garlic bread
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Vanilla bean ice-cream, espresso, amaretto liquor
  • French Lamb Cutlets $32.00
    • Pan seared served with roast vegetable medley & our own red wine jus
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Please ask our friendly staff for today's special
  • Fish of the Day $34.00
    • Please ask our friendly wait staff for today's special
  • Farmhouse $22.50
    • Bacon, sausage, rosti, tomato, mushrooms, 2 eggs, served on toasted ciabatta
  • Garlic Bread $9.50
  • Cellar Pasta $18.50
    • Ask our friendly staff for today's pasta special
  • Flat Breads $10.50
    • Fresh home-made selection with your choice of either: Sundried tomato, chilli & cheese (olives optional) / Garlic & herb (cheese option available) / Basil pesto & cheese
  • Side of Mash / Side Salad / Side of bread $6.00
  • Fish + Mussel Tomato Chowder $18.00
    • A chunky fish, mussel, vegetable and tomato chowder served with a ciabatta garlic butter bread roll
  • The Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Vanilla ice cream served with either raspberry coulis, caramel or chocolate sauce, cream and a cherry on top
  • Spicy Apricot Chicken
    • Chicken, red onion, capsicum and silver beet on a tomato base topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and a swirl of spicy apricot sauce
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Short black coffee, vanilla ice cream, and your choice of liqueur
  • Seafood Linguine $25.00
    • Fish, prawns, mussels, calamari and pasta cooked in a delicious marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
  • SMALL $18.50 LARGE $25.00
The Sonic Restaurant and Bar

The Sonic Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

, Westend, Kaikoura, New Zealand

phone

Phone

093829824

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Thursday 12–11pm Friday 12–11pm Saturday 12–11pm Sunday 12–11pm Monday 12–11pm Tuesday 12–11pm Wednesday 12–11pm
price range

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None

type

Type

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Pub Food

features

Features

Waitstaff ,  Child-friendly

Location
, Westend, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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