
EAT
The Menu
Hand-cut Canterbury steaks, Fiordland venison, stone oven pizzas, and dishes built for sharing.
Welcome to The Core Bar & Grill, the premier dining destination in the heart of Christchurch Central City. Whether you are joining us for a casual bite or a premium dinner, our chef-curated menu features the finest local ingredients — from Canterbury prime steer to Fiordland venison and fresh NZ King Salmon.
Entrée
- $16.50
Bread & Dips
Mixtures of fresh breads, homemade hummus, aged balsamic & EVOO. (GFOA)
- $19.50
Lamb Rissole
Grilled spiced lamb served with tzatziki sauce & roquette
- $22.00
Coconut Prawn
Coconut breaded king prawns, lemon dill creme fraiche, lemon, mango & pineapple salsa. (GF)
- $18.50
Buttermilk Chicken (GF)
Chicken thigh marinated in butter milk & spices, sriracha mayo.
- $17.50
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Crispy ciabatta, tomatoes, basil, shaved parmesan, aged balsamic & EVOO. (V) (GFOA)
Mains
- $44.50
NZ King Salmon (GF)
New Zealand salmon fillet, rosti potatoes, green vegetables, lemon dill creme fraiche, mango & pineapple salsa
- $46.00
Fiordland Venison (GF)
Venison medallion, carrot & ginger puree, fondant potato, beans & plum jus
- $105.00
Lamb Shoulder for Two (GF)
35 hours slow cooked oyster shoulder, duck fat agria potatoes, broccoli & almond slaw, red wine jus & mint jelly
- $38.00
Prawn & Chorizo Linguine
Fresh linguine with king prawns, chorizo, chilli garlic, white wine & cream sauce
- $38.00
Pork Loin Chop (GF)
Truffle kumara puree, charred corn on cob, honey roasted carrots, apple & fennel sauce
- $27.50
Baby Spinach & Mango Salad (GF)(V)
Baby spinach, mango, goat cheese, roasted pistachio & peanut toast with honey basil pesto dressing. Add grilled chicken +$9 or king prawns +$14
From The Grill
All our steaks, accompaniments and sauces are made with gluten free ingredients
- $48.00
Eye Fillet
200gm Canterbury prime steer. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.
- $52.00
Ribeye
300gm Southland prime steer. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.
- $44.00
Sirloin
250gm Canterbury angus prime steer. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.
- $52.00
Ribeye Flintstones
350gm Canterbury prime steer ribeye on the bone. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.
- $3.00 each
Extra Sauces
Mushroom Sauce, Port Wine Jus, Garlic Butter
Hand Rolled Pizza
- $26.50
Margherita (V)
House-made pizza sauce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, bocconcini & basil
- $26.50
Pepperoni
House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, sopressa salami
- $30.50
Meat Lovers
House-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, salami, chorizo, lamb mince beef & BBQ sauce
- $26.00
Hawaiian
House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, shaved ham & fresh pineapple
- $26.00
Fungi (V)
House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, roasted field mushrooms, parmesan & dash of truffle olive oil
- $29.50
Salmon
House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, baby spinach, house hot smoked salmon, capers & lemon dill creme fraiche
- $28.50
Moroccan Lamb
House-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, moroccan spiced lamb, red onion, roquette & tzatziki sauce
- $3.00 each
Extra Toppings
Olives, baby spinach, caramelized onion, mushrooms, pineapple, extra cheese
- $5.00 each
Extra Meat Toppings
Ham, bacon, pepperoni, chorizo, smoked salmon, lamb
Burgers
- $28.00
Beef Burger with Fries
100% beef pattie, greens, tomato, swiss cheese, onion jam, pickles, bacon, sriracha aioli. (GFOA $2.50)
- $28.00
Chicken Burger with Fries
Memphis grilled chicken, greens, tomato, swiss cheese, onion jam, pickles, bacon, garlic aioli. (GFOA $2.50)
- $28.00
Veggie Burger with Fries
Grilled halloumi, beetroot relish, greens, tomato, red onions, pickles, sriracha aioli. (GFOA $2.50)
Sides
- $11.50
Straight Fries
Served with tomato sauce or garlic aioli
- $13.00
Curly Fries
Served with tomato sauce or garlic aioli
- $15.00
Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli, almonds, currants, apple cider vinegar & yogurt dressing
- $15.00
Seasonal Vegetables
Fresh local vegetables tossed in garlic butter & parsley
- $16.00
Duck Fat Agria Potatoes
Duck fat agria potatoes, truffle seasoning, parmesan
- $17.50
Roquette Salad
Roquette, tomatoes, bocconcini cheese with basil and balsamic glaze
All menu items are prepared in a kitchen that contains gluten, dairy, nuts & seeds. Please inform staff of any allergies.
GF Gluten Free | V Vegetarian | EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil | GFOA Gluten Free Option Available
