Tuatara Backpackers in Invercargill City Menu

TUATARA MUNCH MENU TUATARA MUNCH MENU
  • Muesli (v) $10.00
    • Toasted muesli served with a fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • English Muffin with Jam $4.00
  • Eggs on Toast (g.f) $8.50
    • Eggs on toast cooked to your liking (poached, scrambled or fried) served on toasted ciabatta bread(add bacon or salmon $4.00)
  • Eggs Benedict (g,f) $17.50
    • Two poached eggs on an English muffin with homemade hollandaise and your choice of salmon, spinach, ham or bacon
  • Tuatara Ultimate Breakfast (GF,v) $19.00
    • Farmer bacon, eggs, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, sausage, hash browns served on toasted ciabatta bread (half $13.00)
  • Uncle Sam's Pancake Stack (v) $16.00
    • Fluffy goodness drowned in maple syrup with your choice of; bacon & banana, fresh fruit & ice cream, or berries & cream (half $10.50)
  • Corn Fritters (v) $12.00
    • Served with fresh salad goodness and topped with homemade aioli dressing (add salmon $4.00 add bacon $4.00 add portabello mushrooms $3.00)
  • Classic B.L.T (g.f) $16.00
    • Toasted Foccacia bread packed full of bacon, lettuce, tomato & relish
  • Open Steak Sandwich (g.f) $18.00
    • Juicy rib eye steak served with an egg, fresh salad and smoky bbq sauce
  • Chicken Sandwich (g.f) $17.00
    • Toasted focaccia with grilled smoked chicken, fresh salad and brie cheese finished with Tuatara-made aioli dressing
  • Tuatara Wilderness Salad (v) (g.f) $17.00
    • Salads made with generous helpings of leafy salad greens with your choice of; marinated beef, chicken and bacon, or grilled tofu
  • Blue Cod $18.00
    • Straight from the southern waters fresh to your plate. Beer battered blue cod served with salad greens and beer battered fries
  • Cheese & Bacon Wedges $15.00
    • Double helping of seasoned wedges with lashings of melted cheese, crispy bacon pieces, crispy bacon pieces & topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Chefs Special
    • Please check with our friendly staff for today's chefs' special
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Bowl of beer battered fries $7.00
  • Wedges $9.00
  • Hash Browns $4.00
  • Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
  • Bowl of Salad Greens $6.50
  • Extra Egg $1.50
  • Jug of Gravy $2.50
  • Aioli $2.50
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Side of Salad Greens $4.00
  • Extra Cheese $2.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Vietnamese spicy fried noodle with basil ( V ) $13.00
    • flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • seafood salad(GF ) ( V ) $12.50
    • cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu
  • Red curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
    • succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Coconut cream soup (GF ) $12.50
    • spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
  • Chilli and fresh basil ( V ) * $12.50
    • fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Black pepper stir fry ( V ) * $12.50
    • fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Panang curry (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
    • a spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Spicy fried rice (GF ) ( V ) $12.50
    • fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Crumbed chicken and chips with salad $12.00
  • Cauliflower soup with beetroot chips and ciabatta $12.50
  • Penne with fresh tomato sauce and cheese $10.00
  • Large potato skins with aioli $12.00
  • Pan fried turbot fillet served over potato gnocchi, rocket, lemon beurre blanc and shaved fennel & watercress salad $30.00
  • Bearnaise $5.00
  • Makikihi fries $7.00
  • Spinach, rocket and Iceberg salad with burnt orange vinaigrette $7.00
  • Egg $1.50
  • Portobello Mushrooms (GF) $17.50
    • Seasoned & roasted with olive oil, brie. Topped with tomato, coriander & capsicum salsa, served on toasted ciabatta.
  • -Main $25.00
  • Salad $8.50
  • Pizza $18
    • Individual, baked on a Naan bread base. Gourmet toppings, daily specials with fries and salad.
  • -Add chicken $24.50
  • Soup (GF) $12
    • Freshly prepared seasonal ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
  • Breads and Spreads $12
    • Roast garlic whipped butter, with in house spreads.
  • The Chef’s Favourite $21.90
    • On grilled bread, hash browns, 2 slices of bacon, two fried eggs, tomato, pork sausage, topped with hollandaise sauce.
  • Venison Steaks $44.90
    • Prime NZ venison grilled medium rare, sliced and stacked with mushroom, bacon on potato mash, steamed vegetables and red cabbage, berry sauce and salad greens.
  • Large Bowl of Gluten Free Fries $8.90
  • Mini Hot Dogs (4) $10.90
  • The Hunter’s Salad “Venison” (warm) $29.90
    • Medium/rare sautéed venison pieces, bacon, sliced mushrooms, julienne vegetables over salad greens with balsamic & berry dressing.
  • Chicken Wrap Eastern Style $24.50
    • Chicken pieces in a tortilla wrap with salad greens, hummus, guacamole, topped with a sweet chilli sauce and mint yoghurt dressing.
  • The Outpost, Favourite Salmon Sandwich $27.90
    • Warm hot smoked sea salmon, topped with hollandaise sauce.
  • Chicken Curry $29.90
    • Wok fried chicken pieces and assorted vegetables, mushroom, cashew nuts in a creamy green Thai curry, satay and coconut cream sauce on jasmine rice with mint yoghurt dressing.
  • BREKKIE WRAP
    • We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
  • CHICKEN BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • CHEESEBURGER
    • Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • CHICKEN BACON MEATY
    • The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
  • CREAMY MAYO CHEESEBURGER
    • You can'’t go wrong with our Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • NUGGET BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy tempura 100% chicken breast BK Nuggets, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun. That's #nuggetlove for you!
  • Butter Prawn $17.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled chicken/prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Malai Kofta Curry $15.90
    • Croquette of cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts, simmered in light cashew sauce
  • Sheek Kebab (5 pieces) $10.90
    • Minced lean lamb marinated overnight in a scret marinade and cooked in Tandoor
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Madras $15.90
    • Boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked with traditional spices. A South Indian specialty.
  • Keema Naan $4.90
    • Stuffed with lightly spiced minced lamb and herbs
  • Tandoori Fish Tikka (4 Pieces) $13.90
    • Fillet of fish marinated in homemade spices, yoghurt and mustard oil and char grilled to perfection. A house speciality.
  • Kadhai Chicken $15.90
  • Raita $3.00
    • Classic cooler with cucumber, carrot and yoghurt
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Cheeseboard $30.00
    • Blue Cheese, Brie Cheese and a Selection of Kapiti Waxed Cheeses, Dried Nuts and Crackers with our own Apricot Chutney
  • Warm Ciabatta Loaf Served with Garlic Butter $9.50
  • Battered Chicken Balls on Mini Risotto Cakes Splashed with Sweet Spice Sauce & Pistachio Crush $17.00
  • Sweet Chilli Lime Prawns & Scallops, served on Vermicelli Noodles In a Crispy Wonton Cup $18.00
  • Lemon Meringue Pie with Passionfruit Mascarpone & Vanilla Ice Cream $13.00
  • Grilled 250g Hereford Beef Ribeye on Lemon Pepper Potato Wedges topped with Battered Onion Rings and your choice of Mushroom or BBQ Bourbon Sauce $35.00
  • Roast of the Day with Cauliflower, Roast Potatoes, Pumpkin, Green Beans and Carrots GF on request $22.50
  • Pork Belly on Potato and Kumara Bake with Caramel Glaze & Crackling GF $17.50
  • First's Famous Seafood Chowder $15.50 / $21.00
    • First's own famous chowder served with warm bread and garlic butter.
  • First's Famous Apple Shortcake $13.50
    • Homemade hot apple shortcake with icecream and cream
  • First Chocolate or Carrot Cake $7.00
    • Served with fresh cream or yoghurt
  • Gourmet Potatoes $5.00
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Lamb Cutlets $24.00
    • Rolled in Dijon mustard and fresh herbs cooked to medium rare and sliced and resting on zesty couscous with greek salad and finished with fresh mint yoghurt dressing
  • Seafood Platter $38.00 / $60.00
    • Southern seafood selection including crumbed blue cod, prawn twisters, pan-seared scallops mussels and calamari served with gourmet potatoes and a salad garnish
  • First Cheesecake $13.50
    • Today's chef's choice with fresh cream and vanilla ice-cream
  • Cheeseburger & Chips
  • Mini Hot Dogs & Chips
  • 1KG RUMP STEAK $29.90
  • 3 x Pork Strips $15.90
  • Shrimp Cocktail $6.50
  • Mississippi Mud Cake
  • Weekly specials
  • Tender Rib Eye Steak $18.50
  • Omelette $19.90
    • Tomato layered with Swiss cheese, onion and fresh herbs.
  • Garlic Loaf $9.90
    • Warm toasted loaf topped with garlic herb butter
  • Seafood Chowder R $17.90 / L$21.90
    • Jagz own recipe of succulent seafood in a thick creamy chowder served with warm bread and garlic butte
  • Risotto (GFA) (V) $20.90
    • Roast Pumpkin, Pinenut and spinach risotto garnished with crunchy parmesan and Basil Crumb.
  • -Add Bacon $23.90
  • Pasta $23.90
    • Smoked Ham, button mushrooms and peas tossed through pappardelle pasta with creamy white wine sauce, finished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $23.90
    • Cos lettuce with parmesan cheese garlic croutons and Jagz fried chicken tossed with our house dressing, finished with free range poached egg.
  • -Add Salmon $23.90
  • SAVOURIES $1.50
  • SCONES SAVOURY OR SWEET $4.50
  • TOASTED BAGEL $8.50
    • cream cheese and salmon
  • CLUB SANDWICH $4.50
  • MUFFINS SAVOURY OR SWEET $4.50
  • FREE RANGE EGGS $11.00
    • poached scrambled fried (add bacon $3.00)
  • MOUSETRAPS $4.90
  • CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise sauce bacon or vegetarian
  • HOT DISH OF THE DAY $4.50
    • small 355ml
  • HOT DISH OF THE DAY $6.60
    • large 475ml
  • HOMEMADE SOUP $5.30
    • vegetable or chicken corn large
  • BAKED POTATOES WITH EVERYTHING $7.60
  • NACHOS $6.50
    • chili mince cheese sour cream sweet chili sauce tomato salsa cheese sour cream chili sauce large
  • EXTRA FILLINGS $0.90
    • chili mince, cheese, coleslaw, sour cream each
  • BACON BUTTY $3.50
    • buttered bread hot bacon relish
  • NACHOS $4.50
    • chili mince cheese sour cream sweet chili sauce tomato salsa cheese sour cream chili sauce small
  • Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable N/A
  • Inari with Avocado N/A
  • Salmon and Cream Cheese Californian N/A
  • Chicken Katsu Californian N/A
  • Teriyaki Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce N/A
  • Carrot, Capsicum and Tomago Onigiri N/A
  • Surimi (Crab) N/A
  • Capsicum Inari N/A
  • ZIGANA CHICKEN OCF $29.00
    • chicken schnitzel topped with ham, Mexican sauce, sour cream & cheese served with fries & salad
  • Fish Blued Cod OCF $14.00
  • CHICKEN CORDEN BLEU OCF $29.00
    • chicken breast stuffed with ham & cheddar cheese served with fries & salad
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL OCF $27.00
    • served with a choice of mushroom garlic or pepper sauce served with fries & salad
  • Shrimp Coctail $13.50
  • Vege $5.00
  • Fries small $3.00
  • Mild Thai Beef & pineapple on rice $10.50
Tuatara Backpackers

Tuatara Backpackers

location

Address

30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill, Southland, 9810, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 3-214 0954

email

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clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Tuesday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Wednesday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Thursday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM - 8:00PM
price range

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Lunch ,  Seating

Location
30-32 Dee Street, Invercargill, Southland, 9810, New Zealand
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