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
Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2 lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.
Cock Cajun $ 12.90
Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 5.00
1/2 dozen
Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
Bombay Chicken $ 12.90
Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion & mango chutney.
Southern Swine $ 12.50
Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
WITH FEAT CHEESE, MOZZARELLA, GARLIC, LEMON ZEST, THYME
JULIUS BADGER ONE OF THE GREATS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
ROAST CHICKEN, FRESH VINE TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, FETA CHEESE, LIGHTLY TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA, FRESH ROCKET, LEMON AND A DRIZZLE OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR
LA FIESTA MEXICAN BADGER ARRIBA ARRIBA!! M: $26.00 L: $37.00
SPICED GROUND BEEF, ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN PEPPER, RED ONION, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, FRESH CHILLI TOPPED WITH FRESH AVOCADO SWIR
THE ARNOLD SCHWARZEBADGER THE MR OLYMPIA OF MEAT LOVERS, PURE PROTEIN M: $28.00 L: $39.00
SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST, PRIME BEEF, FRESH GARLIC, ONION TOPPED WITH FRESH ROCKET, NZ MOZZARELLA AND A HONEY SOY SWIRL
MARGARITA SIMPLY SWEET AS M: $16.00 L: $26.00
FAT BADGERS FAMILY SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
THE ITALIAN STALLION IT’S A KNOCKOUT M: $24.00 L: $35.00
ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERONI WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
BADGERS FAT SALAD L: $12.00
SALAD LEAVES GENTLY TOSSED WITH FRESH TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, CUCUMBER, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE, AVOCADO, CRACKED PEPPER & YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING
GRANDMA BADGER HOME COOKED CLASSIC M: $25.00 L: $36.00
GRANDMA BADGERS OWN SPECIAL RECIPE BOLOGNESE WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
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)
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!
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
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,
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
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
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!
200gm prime beef fillet cooked to your liking served with potato gratin, roast vegetables & finished with a garlic butter & red wine jus or With a mixed salad, onion rings, fries & your choice of a creamy Irish whiskey, pepper or mushroom sauce
Chicken Wings
Choose one flavour from below all served with side salad & aioli dip: Sticky & Sweet Soy or Jalapeno & Apple Hot Sauce or Texas Dry Rub
Fries $9.00
Hot & crispy bowl of fries served with aioli & tomato sauce - Add cheese & gravy $2.50
Mixed Salad $5.00
Chicken Parmigiana $26.50
Classic crumbed chicken breast deep-fried, topped with Napoli sauce & grated cheese served with fries & salad
Homemade Chocolate Brownie $12.00
Decadent chocolate brownie served with ice cream
Wedges $6.00
Grain Fed Beef Rump $34.50
A huge 400gm Angus rump served with any sauce & your choice of two sides
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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