Ora king salmon, miso red cabbage, swede ginger puree, lime, sesame & yoghurt $39
Market fish, thai green kumara puree, garlic shoots, crab tempura & passion fruit $39
VEGETARIAN
Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, rocket $30
Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach $30
Potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita $30
SIDES
Local baby leaf side salad w/ balsamic dressing $9
Nevis gardens asparagus and rocket w/ parmesan $9
Shoestring fries served w/ aioli $9
Creamed mashed potatoes $9
Sourdough ciabatta w/ local cairnmuir olive oil $8
Grilled courgettes, tomato and buckwheat salad, lemon dressing $9
Steamed jasmine rice $5
DESSERT
The C.O.D $16
Bramley apple custard, warm boysenberries, churros and gingerbread ice cream $16
White chocolate and coffee mousse, candied hazelnut and gooseberry sorbet $16
Strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese $16
Peach pistachio tart, blackcurrants, salted pistachio and blackcurrant leaf ice cream $16
CHEESE
w/ fruit preserve and crackers
1 cheese $8
3 cheeses $20
5 cheeses $30
TASTE OF THE TRUE SOUTH $110 PP
Chef and his team select six courses daily, based on fresh seasonal produce and inspiration at the time. This menu is our reflection of a truly southern dining experience. Designed for the whole table and last orders for this menu is 9pm. Enjoy
Fresh Blue Cod, beer battered with Ferg's dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & aioli.
Big Al $17.50
Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.
Southern Swine $12.50
Prime New Zealand beef American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
BEEF BURGER $19.00
This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
Vivid tawny-red colour. Nose of ripe mellow fruit with aromas of fig & prunes set off by an attractive woody & spicy character. Smooth and round on the palate full of rich jammy flavours.
Akaroa Salmon Fillet $30.00
steamed and served with a fennel and almond cream cheese, garlic crostini & tzatziki
Garlic Baguette $10.00
baked baguette with garlic butter
Spinach Gnocchi $27.00
in a saffron creamed kumara sauce with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
Salt & Pepper Squid $10.00
with ponzu dressing
Penne Pasta $20.00
penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce topped with parmesan and served with garlic bread
Traditional New Zealand Fish and Chips $22.00
Blue Cod in Speight’s beer batter, crisp fries and tartare sauce, presented the 'traditional way’ wrapped in newspaper basket
Chilled Apple & Doris Plum Compote
topped with polenta crumble served with cinnamon creme anglaise
A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Alehouse bread. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
Golden Fries $3.50
Fish of the Day $25.00
Fish of the Day served on crispy potatoes with a fresh garden salad. Topped with chef's daily topping. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner
Antipasto Platter (GF-) $18.00/ $28.00/ $38.00
S/ M/ L
Pulled Pork Bun $15.00
Slow braised pork shoulder bound with a smoky barbecue sauce and coleslaw. Served with golden fries. Beer Match: Empire
Vegetarian Filo Parcels $12.00/ $19.00
Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes with a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale (Entrée/ Main) >>