Our Menu
Gourmet Meals and Drinks to Complement
Breakfast
Available 8.00am – 11.30am Every DayWe Only Use Free Range Eggs!
- Aurora’s Big Breakfast21.502 Eggs cooked to your liking, Roasted Tomato, Sausages, Bacon, Mushrooms, Potato Stack and Ciabatta
- Eggs on Toast12.002 Eggs cooked to your liking, served on Ciabatta with a side of Pesto
- Eggs Benedict20.502 Poached Eggs served on an English Muffin, drizzled with House-Made Hollandaise.
Accompanied by your choice of Streaky Bacon, Smoked Salmon OR Seasonal Greens and Mushrooms
- Toasted Muesli14.50House mad Toasted Muesli served with Yoghurt and Berry Compote
- B.L.T17.50Toasted Bagel with Streaky Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
- Buttermilk Hotcakes17.50Served with Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup, Berry Compote and Vanilla Mascarpone
- Toast and Jam10.50Your choice of Toasted Fruit Bread OR Ciabatta, Served with Butter and Jam
- ExtrasHollandaise – 3.00
Gluten Free Toast – 1.00 extra
Sides – Bacon OR Sausages – 6.00
Tomato/Mushrooms/Seasonal Greens – 5.00 Each
Lunch
Available 11:30am – 2:30pm
- Seafood Chowder18.00Potato based creamy chowder with a selection of seafood served with a Bread Roll
- Pulled Pork Burger19.50Pulled pork with garlic cheddar, lettuce, pickled cucumber, slaw salad and fries
- Open Steak OR Grilled Chicken SandwichSteak 21.00
Chicken 19.50Choice of Grilled Chicken OR Sirloin Steak, served on Turkish bread with Caramelised Onion, Mushroom, Gruyere Cheese, Lettuce and Fries.
- Arancini Balls19.50Roasted pumpkin, feta and Mozzerella arancini topped with Parmesan
- Prawn and Chorizo Fettucine21.00 (GF)Prawn, chorizo, tomato and baby spinach fettucine topped with parmesan cheese
- Marinated Chicken Salad19.00Marinated in Garlic and Herbs, served on top of a Mediterranean salad of egg plant, zucchini, roast peppers, asparagus, feta, Kalamata olives and a balsamic reduction
- Marlborough Green Lip Mussels21.00Steamed in Monteith’s Cider, with a creamy tomato and Cajun sauce and Garlic Bread
- Fish of the DayP.O.AWait Staff will Advise
Tapas
Available 2:30pm – 5:30pm
- Garlic Bread8.00Served With Garlic and Herb Butter.
- Breads and Spreads14.00Toasted Ciabatta with a Trio of Dips including Olive Oil and Balsamic, Pesto and Garlic Hummus
- Crumbed Haloumi9.00Served with a Tarragon Aioli
- Arancini Balls9.00Roasted pumpkin, Mozzerella and Feta arancini with a Basil Pesto
- Trio of Bruschetta14.00Marinated Egg Plant, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella.
Blackberry Chutney and Toasted Brie.
Beetroot Chutney, Whipped Feta & Pesto.
- Pork and Prawn Dumplings12.00Served with Soy Sauce
- Trio of Sliders12.00Pulled Pork and Slaw, Beef Pattie with Grilled Cheese and Chicken & Mozzerella
- Beer Battered Calamari9.00Served with Peri Peri Aioli
- Bao Buns10.00Two Steamed Bao Buns filled with hoisin duck, cucumber, coriander and peppers.
Entrees
Available 5:30pm – Late
- Garlic Bread8.00with Garlic and Herb Butter
- Breads and Spreads14.00Toasted Ciabatta served with a trio of Dips: Garlic Hummus, Pesto and Olive Oil & Balsamic
- Ravioli16.00Sundried tomato, basil and mozzarella ravioli served in a creamy pesto sauce
- Carpaccio18.50Served with pickled shallots, roasted grapes, toasted pine-nuts, cress and a tarragon aioli
- Marlborough Green Lip Mussels17.50Steamed in Monteith’s Cider, with a creamy tomato and Cajun sauce and Garlic Bread
- Bruschetta Trio14.00Marinated egg plant, roasted cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
Blackberry chutney and toasted brie.
Beetroot chutney, whipped feta & pesto.
- Seared Tuna Loin21.00Served with a pineapple and chilli salsa and a coconut jelly
- Seafood Chowder16.00Potato based creamy chowder with a selection of seafood served with a Bread Roll
Mains
Available 5:30pm – Late
- Monteith’s Apple Cider Braised Pork Belly36.00Potato and parsnip gratin, caramelised roasted carrots, bok choy and a Hoisin & Asian spiced sauce
- Marinated Lamb Rump36.00Served medium rare, with rosemary and garlic braised potatoes, prosciutto wrapped green beans and a beetroot and feta whip, drizzled with Jus
- Chicken Breast35.50Wrapped in streaky bacon with house made pumpkin gnocchi in a creamy sundried tomato & pinenut sauce
- Fish of the NightP.O.AWait Staff will advise
- Beef Fillet40.00180g fillet cooked to your liking, served on a herbed polenta cake, with wilted seasonal greens, bacon wrapped mushroom, asparagus and finished with jus
- Beef Ribeye37.00220g ribeye cooked to your liking, served on a potato and bacon cake, with sautéed greens, tiger prawns and finished with a béarnaise sauce and jus
- Mediterranean Risotto29.00Tomato based risotto, with baby spinach and Mediterranean vegetables, parmesan
- SidesVeges of the Night – 5.00
Side Salad – 6.00
Fries and Aioli – 6.00
Dessert
Available 11:30am – Late
- Butterscotch Crème Brulee15.50Served with house made brandy snaps
- Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta15.50Served with a rhubarb, strawberry and mint salad with a pomegranate syrup
- Tiramisu15.50Traditional house made tiramisu
- Raspberry Cheesecake15.50Served with a lime curd, coconut meringue and white chocolate cream
- Dessert Tasting Platter22.00Can’t decide? Platter with mini serves of the leftmost 4 desserts
- Affogato16.00Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Shot of Liqueur of your choice
- Akaroa‘s Barry’s Bay Cheeseboard22.00A Trio of Cheeses, Assorted Crackers, Seasonal Chutney and Seasonal Fruit. Serves Two
White Wine Selection
Sauvignon Blanc
- Spinyback 2016 Nelson Sauvignon BlancLifted aromas of rose hip, red berry and rhubarb notes combine with bright florals of jasmine and lavender. A vibrant and succulent palate of ripe melon, crunchy red apple skins with moderate weight before a long yet crisp finish.
- Babydoll 2016 Marlborough Sauvignon BlancThe nose is lifted and fresh with notes of passion fruit and grapefruit with sweet fruit characters and fresh acidity on the palate.
- Fromm La Strada 2016 Marlborough Sauvignon BlancRipe citrus, passionfruit and white florals, all complimented by flinty minerality and balanced acidity. A complex and textural wine with great purity and focus.
- Montana Affinity 2016 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc(Low Alcohol)
Fresh, sweet bell peppers and tropical hints on the nose. The aromas continue on into the palate, coupled with a lively and refreshing acidity.
Gewürztraminer
- Waimea 2015 Nelson GewürztraminerAromas of antique rose and fresh Turkish delight, chaperoned across the palate by a chalky minerality and fine phenolics. Juicy acidity balances the off dry style and draws the wine out to a leisurely finish.
Riesling
- Spinyback 2016 Nelson RieslingAromas of citrus blossom and candied apple. A hint of residual sweetness balances this wine’s bright acidity and mineral character. It is bursting with citrus and apple in the mouth, the juicy acidity and light spritz creating a long and lingering finish.
- Waimea 2015 Nelson RieslingBrimming with floral, lime and honey aromas which run through the palate
Pinot Gris
- Spinyback 2016 Nelson Pinot GrisNotes of peach and honey suckle on the nose. A pleasant acidity and biscuit like texture make for a mouth-watering experience, priming the palate for food.
- Montana Affinity 2015 Marlborough Pinot Gris(Low Alcohol)
Bursting with tropical fruit salad aromas, complementing its flavours or guava, pineapple and luscious ripe pears.
- Nautilus Estate 2016 Marlborough Pinot GrisAromas of citrus blossom, fresh cut pears and delicate hints of five spice. The medium bodied palate shows concentrated pure fruit flavours with a bright, crisp and dry finish.
Chardonnay
- Spinyback 2016 Nelson ChardonnayAromas of ripe citrus and stone-fruits are balanced with toasted almond, vanilla bean and orange blossom notes. The palate reveals ripe peach and rock melon, with rich textural creaminess before finishing with a crisp refreshing acidity.
- Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 2016 Marlborough ChardonnayStone-fruit, a hint of orange, toasted hazelnut and a toffee note.
Rosé
- Babydoll 2017 Marlborough RoséEnticing bouquet of pomegranate, fresh strawberries and honeysuckle. A juicy rich palate with warming flavours of strawberry shortcake, which is given focus by well-balanced acidity.
- Waimea 2015 Nelson Pinot RosèAromas of strawberry with nuances of peach and nectarine. On the palate these fruit flavours are dusted with a mineral note derived from our stony soils and a gentle acidity leads the wine to a pleasantly dry finish.
Champagne and Sparkling
- Joiy 200mlDelightfully aromatic, chic and spirited.
- Brancott Estate NZ Brut Cuvee 200mlFreshly elegant, with a creamy, textural palate balancing the acidity, distinct citrus characters and a long, clean mineral finish.
- Twin Island Marlborough BrutAromas are subtle but complex with notes of lemon and hazelnut. Creamy bubbles and biscuit flavours.
- Brancott Estate Marlborough Brut Sauvignon Blanc 200mlCombination of bright and herbaceous fruit characters typical of Marlborough with freshness and vitality inherent to sparkling wines.
- Deutz Marlborough Brut Cuvee 200mlCitrus and stone-fruit framed by toasted, yeasty aromas, and a hint of burnt match underscores.
- Moët & ChandonDelicious sumptuousness of white-fleshed fruits (pear, peach, apple), and soft vivacity of citrus fruit and nuances of gooseberry.
Red Wine Selection
Pinot Noir
- Spinyback 2014 Nelson Pinot NoirPerfumed with cherry, plum and a floral note. The palate is fleshy and mouth-filling with a subtle spicy finish.
- Babydoll 2016 Marlborough Pinot NoirSupple and juicy with red cherry notes, fresh acidity and a soft tannin finish.
- The Last Shepherd 2016 Central Otago Pinot NoirHidden depth of delicious ripe cherry flavours with hints of spicy oak. Fleshy and supple on the palate, the silky tannins cast an enjoyable lingering finish.
Shiraz/Syrah
- Yalumba Paradox 2013 South Australia ShirazComplex aromas full of freshly baked plum cake, crushed black pepper, violets and fennel with hints of blueberries. Flavours of satsuma plums, olives, black pepper and anise.
- Couper’s Shed 2015 Hawke’s Bay SyrahDark berry flavours complemented by white pepper spice and floral notes, with long supple tannins.
Cabernet Blends
- Church Road Grand Reserve 2013 Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotA core of dark plum and berry fruit is lifted by aromas of sandalwood and violet. Has layers of spice vanilla and cocoa
- Black Barn 2014 Hawke’s Bay Merlot CabernetAromas of cedar, vanillin oak lift and dark plum with a subtle savoury mineral complexity.
Beer Selection
- Monteiths Original AleA full and rounded Pale Ale with notes of caramels, burnt sugars and a hint of blackberry. Brewed to the same family recipe from 1868.
- Monteiths Radler BierAn easy drinking beer with light hoppy notes and a hint of natural lemon juice, giving it a refreshing zesty citrus finish.
- Monteiths Beacon PilsnerA crisp Eastern European style lager with thick hop bitterness and smooth malty character.
- Monteiths Black BeerCrafted from a blend of five premium malts to create a complex depth of flavours with dominant coffee notes. Crisper than sweet darks and smoother than harsh stouts. Perfect for the moment when you step in from the cold.
- Monteiths Pale AleA unique blend of five New Zealand hops are showcased in this finely crafted Pale Ale. The layers of aroma and flavour open up to reveal tropical fruit notes on a foundation of smoothly blended malts creating a balanced yet crisp beer.
- Monteiths Golden LagerA golden malty lager with mellow hop characters and cashew nut smoothness.
- Monteiths Summer AleA refreshing spiced, bright gold beer with a real flavoursome zest.
- Monteiths Extra Pale AleA light malt base with a select few speciality malts give this XPA a light yet satisfying malt backbone to showcase the mix of fresh tropical and citrus hop aromas using a mix of NZ and US hops. This is the next journey for pale ale enthusiasts.
- Monteiths American Pale alePacked with a mix of genuine American Citra hops and New Zealand bittering hops giving this beer a full citrus aroma and a solid flavour. A West Coast interpretation of an American Classic.
- Monteiths RIPAA new young beer style, this RIPA is our west coast interpretation of a partnership between a full flavoured IPA and an Amber Ale. Brewed with 7 different malts for body, sweetness and a ruby red hue, a unique blend of NZ and international hops build the backbone of this rich but elegant beer. Grapefruit and floral hop aromas are balanced with caramel and malt characters with a hint of spice.
- Monteiths Barber LagerSmooth lager malt background. A carefully selected blend of NZ, German and US hops deliver tempting notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Moderately bitter with crisp clean aftertaste.
- Monteiths Highway IPAThere’s plenty of rich maltiness from this Pale Ale and higher-kilned malt combination. The Cascade and special New Zealand hops create a fruity aroma with a dose of bitterness to drive home the hop flavour. A beer for the IPA lover with a distinctly Kiwi style.
- Amstel Light
- Heineken Light
- Steinlager Pure
- Speights
- Heineken Lager
- Corona Extra
- Asahi
Cider Selection
- Monteiths Apple CiderA refreshing and easy drinking dry-style cider, made from 100% freshly crushed New Zealand apples. Serve over ice for the ultimate refreshment hit.
- Monteiths Mid-Strength Crushed Apple CiderFresh, sun ripened, hand picked New Zealand apples have been crushed to retain the fruit’s natural flavours. The apple juice is then patiently fermented to deliver a refreshing, premium cider with a lower alcohol content. At 2.8% the cider maintains its perfect balance, along with its full flavour and body. Monteith’s Mid-Strength Crushed Cider is made from 100% New Zealand apples.
- Monteiths Crushed PearSmooth and inviting with a juicy pear sweetness and crisp finish, made from 100% freshly crushed New Zealand pears. Serve over ice for a refreshing summer’s drink.
- Monteiths Goldsmith Dry CiderRich baked apple characters deliver a full bodied, traditional style, golden cider with a drier finish – perfect for those wanting a not so sweet, and sessionable cider.
- Rekorderlig Melon & Strawberry
- Rekorderlig Elderflower & Lime
- Rekorderlig Forest Berries
- Somersby Blackberry