The Whaler in Canterbury Menu

TAPAS - ENTRÉES TAPAS - ENTRÉES
  • Soup of the Day - Blackboard Special $14
    • A hearty vegetarian soup with lightly toasted garlic bread
  • Seafood Chowder $16
    • A creamy chowder filled with local seafood selection & lightly toasted garlic bread
  • Garlic Bread $9.5
    • Toasted bread with garlic butter & herbs
  • Garlic Bread $11
    • Like it cheesy
  • Calamari $12
    • Lightly crumbed calamari with tartare sauce
  • Marlborough Mussels $14
    • Steamed in white wine, dressed with fresh cream & coconut cream, chilli & coriander, served with lightly toasted garlic bread
  • Moroccan Spiced Prawn & Scallop Skewers $14
    • Barbequed Prawn & Scallop Skewers dusted with Moroccan Spices served with a dipping sauce
  • Sticky Ribs $14
    • Ribs roasted in a deliciously sticky BBQ & plum sauce
THE WHALER MAINS THE WHALER MAINS
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.5
    • Tender strips of grilled porterhouse steak with seasonal vegetables, coat in Thai style sauce, served on salad greens with crispy noodles.
  • Warm Greek Chicken Salad $22
    • Tender strips of marinated Chicken, feta, olives, red onion, tomato, cucumber & roasted pine nuts with salad greens & a house dressing,
  • Warm Greek Chicken Salad $18.5
    • Vegetarian Option
  • Ribeye Steak $30
    • 250g Prime Ribeye Steak served with fresh herb mash, salad greens & a red wine gravy
  • Surf & Turf it $38
    • add Moroccan spiced Prawn & Scallop skewers.
  • Porterhouse Steak $18.5
    • Tender Porterhouse Steak served with salad greens & the choice of potato mash or fries, mushroom or garlic sauce Special
  • BBQ Ribs $26
    • Ribs roasted in a deliciously sticky BBQ & plum sauce served with fries and salad greens
  • Market Fish $26
    • Pan fried Fish of the day, served with Singapore prawn & vegetable noodles, salad greens & a sweet & sour sauce
  • Monteith’s Golden Fish & Chips $23
    • Monteith’s Golden Lager battered Hoki served with fries, salad greens & homemade tartare sauce
  • Marlborough Mussels $22
    • steamed in white wine, dressed with fresh cream & coconut cream, chilli & coriander, served with lightly toasted garlic bread
  • Pasta of the Day $19.5
    • Chef’s special fresh vegetarian pasta served with lightly toasted garlic bread
  • Pasta of the Day $22.5
    • Like it with chicken & bacon
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $25
    • Marinated Chicken breast cooked in a spiced, yoghurt, tomato & coconut sauce, served with Basmati rice & Naan bread.
  • Huntsman Chicken $26
    • Honey mustard glazed chicken breast topped with bacon, mushrooms, cheese and a red wine sauce. Served with fresh vegetables & mash.
GOURMET BURGERS GOURMET BURGERS
  • served with fries $N/A
  • Beef & Cheese Burger $19.5
  • Homemade Beef Pattie $19.5
    • Cheese, Gherkin, Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Mustard Mayo.
  • Spicy Hawaiian Chicken $19.5
  • Spicy coated Chicken $19.5
    • Pineapple, Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Garlic Aioli.
  • Lamb Burger $19.5
    • Homemade Lamb Pattie, Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Cranberry Sauce Pesto Mayo.
SIDE DISHES & EXTRA’S SIDE DISHES & EXTRA’S
  • Potato Mash / Side Salad 6.00 / Side of Vege’s $6.00
  • Side of Fries/ Eggs $6.00, $1.50 each
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Walnut Brownie $12
  • Chef’s Special $12
  • Crème brulee $12
  • All desserts are served w ice cream $N/A
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12
    • Three scoops of vanilla ice cream, with chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce
  • Kids Sundae Kids size ice cream sundae $6
    • with chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Kids Steak Meal $14
    • Strip of porterhouse steak served with fries or mash & tomato sauce
  • Kids Sticky Ribs $14
    • Sticky Pork Ribs in a BBQ & Plum sauce, served with fries and salad.
  • Kids Fish & Chips $14
    • Battered Hoki served with fries, fresh baby salad & tomato sauce
  • Kids Golden Nuggets $12
    • Chicken nuggets served with fries, fresh baby salad & tomato sauce
TASTY SNACKS TASTY SNACKS
  • Kaikoura Cheese Company - Cheese Board $23
    • Selection of local & NZ cheese, The Harnett Brie, Windsor Blue, Leyden cumin spiced Gouda, served with chutney, olives & crackers
  • Potato Steak Fries $8
    • Bowl of steak fries with tomato sauce
  • Wedges $9.5
    • Bowl of potato wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Wedges $12.5
    • Like it with Cheese & Bacon topping
  • Chicken Crunch $12
    • Crispy coated sweet chilli chicken tenders served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Snack Platter - great for a group $40, half size $25
    • Monteith’s Golden battered Hoki fish bites, Calamari, potato steak fries, garlic bread, mini spring roll & samosa’s with dipping sauces
  • Chicken Nacho’s $18.50
    • Corn chips with chicken, chilli beans, topped with cheese, bacon  guacamole & sour cream.

Nearby Sample Menus

Styx and Stone (sample menu)
  • Fish and Chips
    • Beer battered fresh fish of the day served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Vegetarian $18.90
    • Olives, red onions, jalapenos, tomato, basil and feta
  • Mushrooms $6.50
  • Pork Fillet
    • Lean pork fillet wrapped with baconserved with golden fries, green salad and satay sauce
  • Green salad $4.50
  • Turf
    • 200g Angus rump served with golden fries, green salad and peppercorn jus
  • Flat Bread $13.50
    • Basil pesto and cream cheese
Cashmere Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • HOT DOG $2.20
  • CHICKEN CROQUETTE $2.80
  • SATAY CHICKEN $5.90
  • CORN NUGGETS 6 FOR $2.20
  • SAUSAGE $2.40
  • GURNARD CRUMBED $6.20
  • TOMATO $4.50
  • PLAIN DONUT $2.20
Bloody Mary's (sample menu)
  • Crisp apple slaw $7.00
  • Continental selection $25.00
    • cereals, yoghurt, muesli parfaits, fresh and preserved fruit, hot and cold smoked salmon and a selection of breads including croissants, danishes and bagels also includes tea/filter coffee, juices and smoothies
  • Tomato consomme $18.00
    • basil tortellini, smoked paprika
  • Little bits warmed $35.00
    • croquettes, olives, nuts & pork bits, kc baby back ribs
  • Thick cut, dry cured bacon, maple glaze per 100g $4.50
  • Fush n chups $26.00
    • panko crumbed fresh market fish, chunky chips, mushy peas & tartare
  • Mushroom & garlic $3.00
  • Green salad w balsamic $7.00
The Bog Irish Bar (sample menu)
  • 250g Sirloin Steak $32
    • Cooked to your liking served with green salad, fries or vegetables and your choice of sauce
  • Seasonal Green Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Eggs $1.50
  • -½ kilo $16.5
  • Pork Chops $28
    • Seasoned pork chops oven baked, served on gratin potato, roasted vegetables with a rich onion and seeded mustard gravy
  • Garlic Bread $12.50
    • A hot pull apart loaf with lashings of garlic butter
  • Pea, Pie & Pud $23
    • Changes daily, please ask the wait staff today’s flavour. Served with chips, mushy peas and a pint or glass of house wine of your choice
  • Multi loaf $14.50
    • Multi loaf served warm with a selection of today’s dips
  • ChickenTenders $14
    • Crumbed chicken tenders, served with fries.
Kaikoura Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Carrot Halwa $5
    • Carrot pudding scented with Butter and cardomom.
  • Vindaloo Chicken $18
    • Goanese style dish cooked with onion,capsicum and spices.
  • Kashmiri Naan $5
    • Naan bread stuffed with crushed nuts and sultanas.
  • Korma Chicken $18
    • Cooked and simmered in a creamy sauces made of almond paste,cream and spices.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $7
    • Triangular shaped pastry filled with Mashed potatoes & green peas.served with tomato sauce.
  • Biryani Chicken $18
    • Chicken cooked with rice together and finished with special biryani sauce to make a glorious one pot meal,accompanied with Raita.
  • Aloo Gobi $16.50
    • Potato and cauliflower tossed with cumin and tomatoes with a masala sauce.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $18
    • Chicken tikka cooked with onion,capsicum until golden brown prepared with cholesterol free vegetable oil,selection of spices and with a touch of  cream.
Cafe Kudos (sample menu)
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • topped w’bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Sirloin Steak $25.00
    • generous 200g sirloin steak-medium rare w’ caramelised onion served with fries and green salad
  • Kudos Breakfast $20.80
    • free range eggs any style, hash browns, angus beef sausages, streaky bacon, creamy mushrooms, roast tomato, w‘ toasted grain
  • Eggs any Style $10.60
    • free range eggs served scrambled, poached or fried on toasted grain OR ciabatta -add streaky bacon $4.00 -add smoked salmon $6.00 -add creamy mushrooms/ wilted spinach/ roasted tomatos $3.50
  • Eggs Bene $19.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and streaky bacon
  • Iced Drinks $7.40
    • Iced Mochaccino
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Eggs Bene $21.00
    • poached free range eggs served on English muffins w’ homemade hollandaise sauce and smoked salmon
The Old Leithfield Hotel (sample menu)
  • Kids' Roast of the day $12.00
    • Served with roasted and steamed vegies
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • Crumbled chicken tenders served with plum sauce, fries & side salad
  • Mini Pavlova $13.50
    • Served with whipped cream, ice cream & brandy sauce
  • Garlic Bread $11.00
    • Cheesy mozzarella
  • Ice Cream Sundae Small $7.00 Large $10.00
    • Traditional ice cream sundae with whipped creams and topping strawberry , raspberry, chocolate, caramel or passionfruit
  • Chicken Cranberry & Brie Filo $21.50
    • Chicken, cranberry & brie cheese filling wrapped in light filo pastry, served with salad (Vegetarian filo available, please ask staff about today's special)
  • Garlic Bread $10.00
    • Garlic bread
  • Soup of the day $10.50
    • Chef's soup of the day, please see specials board or ask a staff member for today's option
Salmon Tales Cafe (sample menu)
  • Breakfast Sausage $2.50
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $22.00
    • Our own hot smoked salmon on a green salad dressed with a caper vinaigrette
  • Apple Slaw - Side >>$5.00
  • -Hot Smoked Salmon $20.00
  • Ages 12 & Under. All Meals Include A Keri Kids Juice & A Paddle Pop Ice Block
  • Pork Loin on Rosti with Apple Slaw $18.00
    • Grilled pork loin served on potato rosti, with apple slaw and yogurt dressing
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Fries Bowl $7.00 / Side $4.00
Twenty Seven Steps (sample menu)
  • Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
  • Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
  • Roast parsnip risotto, walnut, apple, horseradish, goat cheese (v,gf) $16.00 / $29.50
  • Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
  • Affogato – LCC espresso, liqueur of your choice, Kohu Road vanilla ice cream (gf*) $16.00
  • Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
  • Warm free range saffron chicken, fennel and herb salad (gf, df) $19.00
  • Harissa roasted aubergine, black lentil and chia, herbs & organic leaves (v,gf,df*) $15.50 / $30.00
Red Post Cafe (sample menu)
  • Eggs on Toast $16.00
    • scrambled, poached or fried free range eggs on wholemeal toast & grilled tomato
  • Extras: Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $17.50
    • bacon & free range eggs cooked to your choice served with toast & grilled tomato.
  • Omelette $17.50
    • free range eggs, cream and your choices of 2 fillings.
  • Red Post Muesli $20.50
    • our own tasty toasted oats, cereals and dried fruits, served with yogurt / milk & berry compote
  • Extras: Bacon, Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Spaghetti $4.00
  • Salmon $19.50
  • Spinach $18.00
Sandridge Hotel (sample menu)
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and onion
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
The Serious Sandwich (sample menu)
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
Underground Coffee Sumner (sample menu)
  • 8.30am- 2.pm
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
  • • Smoked chicken, cranberry, brie with red onion
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • Beef Nachos $18.00
    • The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
  • House made Muesli $11.00
  • Choose from...
Tommy Taco (sample menu)
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
South Bar & Cafe (sample menu)
  • MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • with garlic mayonnaise and lemon
  • MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
  • Mushroom Arancini (3pcs) $9.50
    • with puttanesca sauce
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato and lettuce served in a sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $19.50
  • (+) Add grilled chicken (+) $4.00
  • (+) Add prawns (+) $ 4.50
  • Garlic Prawns $14.00
    • with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
The Whaler

The Whaler

location

Address

49-51 West End, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033193333

email

Email

thewhalerkaikoura@xtra.co.nz

clock

Opened hours

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

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pub Food , Seafood , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Cheap Eats ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
49-51 West End, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand
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