The Sonic Restaurant and Bar in Kaikoura Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

Falafel: V The Pier’s chickpea falafel. $15.00
Crawfish Chowder $29.00
- made with Kaikoura Crayfish Served with our toasted homemade bread.
Salt & Pepper Calamari $14.00
- In-house crumbed, on mesclun with lemon mayonnaise
Pork: Stuffed pork belly with apple sauce. $17.00
Pork Ribs GF $16.00
- Marinated in sticky barbeque sauce
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.
Seafood Chowder GF option Small $15.00 Large $19.00
- Creamy and loaded with seafood, served with our toasted homemade bread

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
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
Double bacon, sausages & eggs $12.00
- One harris meats’ beef sausage, two slices of bacon, two fried eggs served with chips and tomato sauce
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
Mac n' cheese $12.00
- A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
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
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
Whole crayfish $85.00
- Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips

Margherita $10 / $15
- Tomato & garlic sauce, cheery tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan
Red Hot Rascal $15 / $20
- Seriously spicy tomato and chilli sauce, capsicum, jalapenos and topped with parmesan. Add pulled wild pork +$5
Beer Batter Fries $6
- With tomato sauce
Smoked Chicken Fettuccine $20
- Smoked chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and silverbeet in a creamy white wine sauce
Italiano $15 / $20
- Tomato sauce, capsicum, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes and feta. Add chorizo sausage +$5
Hen & Ham $20 / $25
- Plum sauce, roasted chicken, silverbeet, bacon and cream cheese
Blue Pear $15 / $20
- Fruit chutney, poached pear, blue cheese, pine nuts. Add prosciutto +$5
Canadian $15 / $20
- Tomato sauce, pepperoni, bacon, garlic roasted mushrooms. Add blue cheese aioli +$3

Pork belly $31.50
- Confit of pork with a rum and blue borage honey glaze, apple puree and crackling.
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.
Garlic loaf 11.50
- Oven baked garlic, parmesan loaf with sweet chilli sauce.
Lemon aioli $3.00
Parmesan $3.00
Green-shelled Marlborough mussels Fresh mussels steamed in coriander, lime, ginger, coconut cream. $18.50
Mesclun salad $6.00

Fresh Bread $10.00
- Homemade served with a Selection of Condiments.
Soup of Day $11.50
- Served with Crusty Bread & Butter.
Cherry Pie $14.00
- Homemade, Served Warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Crème Brulée $12.00
- Baked Vanilla Custard with Toffee Sugar Top.
Fresh Fillet of Fish $37.00
- Pan Fried Blue Cod, New Potatoes, Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mayonnaise & Fried Capers.
Seafood Spaghetti $35.00
- Mussels, Calamari, Prawns + Garlic, Chilli, White Wine & Fresh Herbs.
Lamb Rack $37.00
- Canterbury Lamb Pan Roasted with Potatoes, Roasted Garlic, Mushrooms + Red Wine Jus.
Vegetarian Option $34.00
- Homemade Tortellini filled with Spinach, Ricotta & Pine Nuts + Fresh Basil Tomatoes & Wine.

Eggs Avocado & Harissa $18.5
- Two poached eggs on Hislops wholemeal toast with avocado and harissa smash, feta and wilted spinach
Agria Potato Wedges $15.5
- bacon and grilled cheese with sour cream
Hislops Organic Oat Muesli $9.5
- Toasted house-made muesli layered with organic yoghurt and fresh fruit. Add LSA (linseed, sunflower & almond sprinkle) for 50c. Add chia seeds for 50c
Bacon & Eggs $15.5
- Two eggs any style, with bacon and Hislops toast
Soup Plate $14.5 / $16.5
- with free range ham, cheese, relish and a slice of Hislops wholemeal bread. Your choice: Small soup of the day / Small chowder
Beef Nachos $15.5
- Corn chips with tasty beef sauce, grilled cheese and sour cream
Soup of the Day $13.5
- Served with Hislops buttered bread. Small size with bread $10.5
Greenlip Mussels $19.5
- Steamed in a tomato, saffron and fresh herb sauce with lemon olive oil and Hislops bread

Miso Soup $3.00
Sushi Roll $6.00
- Flavours: Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Vegetable
Salmon Bento $10.00
- Salmon Roll & Salmon Nigiri Mix
Combination $10.00
Bulgogi Sandwich $9.00
- Korean Beef Bbq With Sweet Chilli Sauce, Vegetables With Sesame Oil
Onigiri (Rice Ball) $5.00
- Flavours: Chicken, Tuna, Vegetable
Inari $5.00
Nigiri Sushi Mix $10.00

No:04 Blue Cod $26.50
- This local fish is delicious - done in a batter and deep fried or slightly seasoned and grilled to perfection. With a choice of two sides
Add Spinach for $1.00
No:01 Chicken Tenders $12.50
No:31 Fettuccine Carbonara $19.00
- A creamy favourite, with lean bacon, onion, fresh garlic and grated parmesan
SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
Add Spinach for $1.00
SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad,Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
No:04 Farm House 2 Option $12.50
- Bacon, Sausages x2, Fried eggs x2, Tomato, Baked beans, Mushrooms, Hashbrowns x2

Toasted Rye & Portobello Mushrooms $18.50
- Creamy blue cheese, pear, fig and ginger chutney
Chocolate Pot $14.00
- Served with berry compote, handmade ice-cream and cream
Pork Ribs $32.00
- Marinated & baked in a spicy plum sauce, served with oven baked potato wedges
Cellar Pasta $18.50
- Ask our friendly staff for today's pasta special
French Toast $14.50
- Smothered in maple syrup
Crispy Halloumi Salad $28.50
- Pan fried halloumi cheese layered on warm pumpkin salad, drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Eggs Benedict $18.50
- Bacon, Salmon or Spinach
Poppy's Ice Cream Medley $14.00
- Our delicious handmade ice cream

Fish & Chips $19.50
- Golden beer battered gumard served with shoestring fries, petite salad, tartare and tomato sauce with a lemon wedge
Oven Baked Blue Cod $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 (gf)
Warm Chicken Salad $22.00
- Honey roasted chicken pieces served on a fresh summer green salad with mango, grapes, and cashew nuts in a house dressing
Seafood Linguine $25.00
- Fish, prawns, mussels, calamari and pasta cooked in a delicious marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs
Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $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
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
Marlborough Green Lip Mussels $16.00
- Fresh Marlborough mussels steamed in white wine, sweet chilli, coriander & a dash of cream served with lemon wedges
Creamy Mustard Chicken $27.00
- Powdered mustard chicken breast grilled then simmered in a creamy mustard and leek sauce. Served with potato mash fresh stir fried vegetables