made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Mushroom Risotto $14.00
sauteed mushroom in a rich creamy risotto with shaved parmesan and roasted Portobello mushrooms
Grilled Garlic Prawn Skewer $14.00
with coconut rice and Asian BBQ sauce
Pumpkin & Bacon Eclair $14.00
topped with a spiced tomato glaze with a salad garnish
Akaroa Salmon Rillettes $14.00
with crostini & served with a marinated artichoke salad
Marinated Feta & Cherry Tomato Parcel $14.00
feta cheese and cherry tomatoes baked in flaky pastry topped with red onion jam served on a petite salad with berry & balsamic dressing
THE MAIN EVENT
Canterbury Angus Pure Beef Fillet $34.00
with wholegrain mustard gallete, wilted spinach, cafe de Paris butter and red wine jus
Akaroa Salmon Fillet $30.00
steamed and served with a fennel and almond cream cheese, garlic crostini & tzatziki
Spinach Gnocchi $27.00
in a saffron creamed kumara sauce with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
Apple Tree Farm Pork Loin Steak $30.00
black pepper crusted pork loin with miso braised fondant potatoes, Asian greens and black bean sauce
Southland Lamb Rump $30.00
slow braised in red wine served with Israeli couscous, grilled aubergine, and mint chimichurri
Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
A BIT ON THE SIDE
Enjoy a side with any main dish for $7….
Baby mixed salad with house dressing
Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce
Steamed seasonal vegetables with parsley butter
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
NAUGHTY BUT NICE
Enjoy any of our delicious desserts for $12…
Baileys Souffle Parfait
frozen Baileys souffle with white chocolate fondant
Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
Vista Chocolate Plate
three individual chocolate desserts
Chilled Apple & Doris Plum Compote
topped with polenta crumble served with cinnamon creme anglaise
Apricot Creme Brulee
with pistachio biscotti
TO FINISH
Puhoi Cheese Plate $17.00
Puhoi Aged Cheddar & Puhoi Distinction Blue with kiwi fruit chutney & crackers
Croft Tawny Port $9.00 glass
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.
LOUNGE BAR
(Available 10am-10.30pm daily)
Garlic Baguette $10.00
baked baguette with garlic butter
Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Spicy Chicken Wings $10.00
with sweet chilli sauce
Chorizo Cigars $10.00
with cashew nut pesto
Pork Belly $10.00
with apple sauce and cider syrup
Sweet Corn Fritters $10.00
with mango and coconut relish
Salt & Pepper Squid $10.00
with ponzu dressing
French Fries $10.00
with aioli and tomato ketchup
Wedges $10.00
topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Salad $10.00
mixed salad leaves with house dressing
Lounge Bar Club Sandwich $22.00
toasted triple deck sandwich with ham, egg, tomato, lettuce and smoked chicken served with fries
Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
Lounge Bar Burger $22.00
a homemade beef patty in a toasted bun with tomato jam, Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and beetroot, served with fries
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
Penne Pasta $20.00
penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce topped with parmesan and served with garlic bread
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $22.00
pan fried cajun chicken and bacon lardons served over crisp mixed salad leaves and garlic croutons
Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
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
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)
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 >>
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!
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
Monteith's Original beer battered Hoki served with chips, garden salad and homemade tartar sauce
Bacon Buttie $10.00
Heaps of bacon stuffed in a Turkish roll with a choice of tea, coffee or juice. Available for takeaway
Vegetarian Breakfast $12.00
2 Fried eggs, 2 hash brown, mushrooms, grilled tomato and baked beans served with toast and butter
Chicken Burger $14.50
Breaded chicken breast on a toasted bun with aioli, BBQ sauce, red onions, tomato and lettuce
Our Famous All Day Breakfast $10.00
2 tried eggs, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns and grilled tomato served with toast and butter Extras: Sausage $3, Bacon Rashers. Mushrooms. Egg, Beans and Avocado $2, Tomato or Toast $1 each
Chicken wrap $14.00
Strips of tender chicken thigh and bacon rolled up in a soft tortilla wrap with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onions and aioli with a side of fries
Rump Steak $20.00
300g of rump steak on either fries and salad or mashed potato and peas with your choice of sauce; mushroom, gravy or garlic butter
Big Breaky Burrito $16.00
Chorizo. bacon, mushrooms, hash browns, eggs and baked beans all in a toasted tortilla wrap served with fresh salsa and sour cream
Two poached on an English muffin served your choice of ham or smoked salmon and wilted baby spinach
Savannah beef fillet $38.00
Served with buttered poached fondant potatoes, edamame bean puree and roasted baby vegetables
Tasting Dessert Platter Small $18 / Large $36
Blueberry cheese cake, profiteroles, Baci di dame, macaron, dark chocolate cupcake, creme brulee, Chantilly and berry sorbet
Tasting Cheese Platter $32.00
A selection of 3 international and New Zealand Cheeses, only the best has been selected by our team. Please ask our staff for the current choices Served with quince membrillo, fig chutney, walnuts,grapes and a selection of crackers
Fruit Salad $12.50
Fresh fruit salad in light Star anise, cinnamon syrup
Venison $36.00
Grilled Canterbury venison leg fillet, served with chervil pomme puree, sautéed zucchinis and cherry jus
With Iceberg Lettuce, Pickles Vegetable, Vermicelli Wrapped in Rice Paper & 'Nuoc Cham' Sauce. Your Choice of: Prawn and Barbecue Pork or Grilled Chicken Slices or Wok Tossed Tofu with Soy
Charcoal Grilled Karitane Whole Cray Fish N/A
Steamed then Charcoal Grilled, Lightly Sprinkle with Coarse Salt or Herbs and Butter
Chicken Noodle Soup N/A
Served with Shredded Chicken Breast, Bean Sprouts and Herbs in a Refreshing Chicken Broth
Soy Glazed Crispy Tofu N/A
Topped with Crispy Kale & Roasted Sesame
Chargrilled Caramelised Pork Chop N/A
Served with Mixed Greens, Fried Egg and Viet Pickles
All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
Chicken Tikka Melt $12.50
Tandoori chicken cooked in our delicious tikka curry with cheddar cheese and yogurt raita
Breakfast Burrito $8.00
Two scrambled eggs & cheese in a tortilla wrap with salsa and sour cream
- Add a side of bread $1.50
Garden Salad $8.50
Fresh mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot tossed with your choice of dressing: Buttermilk Ranch, Italian, Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegar - Add chicken for $2.50
Monday: Open 24 hours, Tuesday: Open 24 hours, Wednesday: Open 24 hours, Thursday: Open 24 hours, Friday: Open 24 hours, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: Open 24 hours
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