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

  • Steamed Vegetables $6.00
  • Warm Beef Salad $18.50
    • Thinly Sliced Warmed Beef, Feta, Cocktail tomatoes, Cucumber, Sunflower seeds, Kumara Crisps and Olives served with a Honey Mustard Dressing and Caramalised Onions.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • Your choice of topping
  • All Day Breakfast $18.50
    • Bacon, sausage,eggs, hash brown and our own re-fried beans on toasted ciabatta. A good hearty Top Hut Favourite
  • Button Mushrooms $5.00
  • Supreme Wedges $14.50
    • Skin On Wedges with melted cheese bacon and sour cream.
  • 1 Egg $2.00
  • Onion Rings $5.00
  • 12 Onion Rings $5.00
  • Curry Chicken on RIce $10.50
  • Steak Tomatoes on Rice $10.50
  • Honey Pork Noodles $11.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodles $7.50
  • Paua Pattie $2.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.00
  • Steak Fried Rice $7.50
  • Beef in Rice Vermicelli Soup (spicy) $11.00
  • Scallop- with vegetables $24.00
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup
  • Chicken with Lemongrass Chilli
  • Vietnamese Jelly with Coconut Cream $5.00
  • King Prawns with Cashew nut, Pepper & Onion S $23.00 / L $36.00
  • Stewed Tofu with Vegetable (in pot) S $18.00 / L $32.00
  • S=small / L= Large
  • CHARGRILLED AGE FILLET OF BEEF 220G $38.00
    • dauphinoise smoked mushroom puree, burnt onion, baby carrots.
  • Eggs on Toast $14.00
    • 2 poached eggs on grilled turkish bread
  • DUCK LIVER PATE $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate, grilled ciabatta, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • ETON MESS $14.50
    • layer of cream, strawberry, meringue and ice cream (GF)
  • TUNA TATAKI $20.00
    • and confit of pork with pickled cucumber, avocado sour cream dressing (gf)
  • CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH $23.00
    • with bacon, tomato, cheese, beetroot relish, red onion and fries
  • TROPICAL $24.00
    • ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • AGED HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
    • with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and fries
  • WHOPPER JR WITH CHEESE
    • Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, sliced white onions, a slice of cheese all on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE MUFFIN STUNNER
    • The Sausage, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Sausage, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
  • WHOPPER
    • Our world famous WHOPPER® features our flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • CHEESEBURGER STUNNER MEAL $5.00
    • The Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • BACON & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • HAWAIIAN BK CHICKEN
    • Make room for a succulent chicken patty topped with cheese, sizzling bacon, crisp lettuce and sweet, juicy pineapple. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • Hot Dog $2.00
  • Cheese $4.30
  • Cheese onion $2.00
  • Fish $2.40
  • Spring Roll $2.80
  • Hawaiian $3.30
  • Paua Pattie $2.40
  • Bacon $4.70
  • Bombay Aloo $6.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Madras $14.90
    • Diced chicken or lamb or beef cooked in exotic spices, coconut milk, mustard seeds, curry leaves and tomato gravy
  • Prawn 65 $14.50
    • Prawns marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • (Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic)
  • Basmati Rice $2.50
    • Plain, steamed Basmati rice
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $14.90
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half / Whole) $9.00 / $16.95
    • Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, baked to perfection in a tandoor and served with salad
  • Chicken Kadhai $14.90
    • Chicken marinated and cooked with coriander, capsicum, chillies and cumin seeds in a thick onion and tomato gravy
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
    • Available upon request
  • Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Sovereign Platter 39
    • includes sliced meats, chutney, marinated vegetables, cheeses, Jagz fried chicken tenders, house parfait, breads and crackers
  • Pork Belly Burger 18.90
    • slow roasted pork belly served in a focaccia bun with apple chutney, crispy crackling, house-made gravy and fries
  • Affogato Chateau 12.90
    • vanilla ice cream with a double shot of espresso to drink or mix, served with biscotti
  • Brown Sugar Pavlova 12.90
    • Served with Chantilly cream, fresh summer fruits, nut praline and passionfruit coulis
  • Raspberry White Chocolate Brulee 12.90
    • served with biscotti and Chateau berry sorbet
  • Ham and cheese toastie
  • Seafood Chowder 18.90 large 22.90
    • Jagz own recipe with premium seafood in a thick creamy soup served with crunchy garlic toast
  • Banoffee Sundae 11.90
    • Vanilla ice cream with fresh banana, topped with caramel sauce, honeycomb, chocolate crackle and whipped cream
  • Station One Club Sandwich $18.00
    • Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, fried egg, feta dressing, served with steak fries
  • French Toast $16.80
    • French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Pancakes $16.80
    • With streaky bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup or with vanilla ice cream and wild berry compote
  • Lamb Shank $22.50
    • Served with Mash and Greens & Gravy
  • Bacon & Eggs $16.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hash brown and grilled tomato
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.50
    • Green garden salad, topped with Smoked Salmon, lime ginger & coriander dressing & lemon wedges
  • Cheese Cake of the Day $6.90
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $18.00
    • Please see the Black board or ask our friendly staff for the dish of the day
  • Sweet Chilli Beef / Chicken Chow Mein / Thai Tom Yum / Prawns BBQ Pork Fried Rice $10.40
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $11.00
  • Egg / Tomato / Mushroom / Pineapple $4.00
  • Combo Soup with Oyster Sauce / Chicken Cashew Chow Mee $11.40
  • Satay Prawns $12.00
  • Curry Roll / Spring Roll $2.90
  • Delicious Sweet Box / Spicy Hot Box / Curry Laksa Soup $10.70
  • Combination Fried Rice $11.50
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Aoraki Salmon Fillet(GF) $32.00
    • Oven baked Fresh Salmon Fillet, served with Roasted Vegetables & Steamed Rice, finished with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Bread selection & Dips(V) $12.00
    • A selection of Fresh Breads accompanied with our own Homemade Dips
  • Vegetarian Curry of The day(V) $18.50
    • Please Check with Our Sever of the Vegetarian Curry Dish of the day
  • -(two shanks) $28.50
  • Served with our own Ciabatta & Rye Grain Bread (V) $10.50
  • Champagne Ham Pasta $21.50
    • Chef cooked Pasta with Champagne Ham, served with Mushroom Cream sauce & finished with Parmesan Cheese
  • Fish & Chips $27.00
    • Blue Cod Fillet Choice of Beer Battered or Panko Crumbed, cooked until golden, served with Chunky Fries & Garden Salad
  • Roasted Chicken Breast(GF) $29.00
    • Stuffed with Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese, wrapped with Streaky Bacon, served with Steamed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables, finished with White Wine Mushroom Sauce
  • Everyone's Favourite with a Little salt & Dipping Sauce
  • Ape Fish POA
    • Pan fried fish lemon & herb butter sauce
  • Sweet Waffles $17.00
    • with blueberries, maple bacon rashers, agave nectar & chai spiced cream
  • Steak Odyssey $19.00
    • Open steak sandwich with lettuce, fried egg, roasted field mushrooms, mustard & battered onion rings served with fries
  • Chunky Monkey $34.00
    • Texan rubbed 300g sirloin Barbeque bacon sauce
  • Gas monkey antipasto platter (serves 2-3 people) $35.00
    • Cured meats, pickles, marinated olives, soft and hard cheese, fruit, grilled ciabatta, cheesy corn chips with guacamole & salsa
  • A Fish Tale $17.00
    • Tempura battered fish & chips with garden salad, tartare & lemon
  • Chimp Chicken $9.00
    • Crispy chicken with fried rice & vegetables
  • Stuffed Prantha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with mashed vegetables.
  • Fish Tikka $ 12.00
    • Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor
  • Yoghurt Mint Sauce $4.00
    • Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices
  • Malai Kofta $18.00
    • Cottage Cheese & Potato dumplings served in rich gravy. One of the most popular Vegetarian dishes.
  • Chicken Naan $5.50
    • Naan stuffed with chicken mince (pre-cooked with spices).
  • Chicken Madras $19.00
    • A coconut based gravy. A curry full of flavorsome spices from South East coastal city of India-Madras.
  • Beef Makhani $18.50
    • Mild, rich tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
  • Samosa Chat $ 5.50
    • Samosa served with chopped onion, tomato, tamarind sauce and yogurt
The Whaler

The Whaler

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

033193333

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