Menu as published on 1 October 2026 on southeatery.co.nz.
Winter dinner menu. South Eatery also publishes a Rises breakfast menu and a Lounge Bar menu.
Entrées
- Roasted pumpkin & feta$26
Sweet winter pumpkin, roasted and layered with smoky red onion, feta, toasted pumpkin seeds and seasonal greens, all finished with warm spiced honey. Add chicken +7
V - Hot honey glazed pork belly$29
Slow-cooked crispy pork belly glazed with hot honey, served on silky parsnip puree with apple, radish and pickled red onion slaw
- Roasted Winter garden bowl$25
A vibrant bowl of roasted beetroot, green beans, fennel, roasted kumara and crispy Brussels sprouts, topped with a soft-poached egg and dressed in a warm vinaigrette. Add chicken +7
- Hāngī-spiced prawns$29
Chargrilled prawns infused with native hāngī spices, served atop silky kumara puree, topped with a crisp kumara shard
- Seasonal soup of the day$24
Chef's daily winter creations, crafted from local produce, served with locally sourced sourdough and homemade butter
Mains
- 250g Silver Fern sirloin steak$54
Served with creamy parmesan polenta, charred broccolini, mushroom ragu and a choice of one sauce
- Braised beef cheek$46
Slow-cooked until tender, served with buttery mashed potato, roasted root vegetables and a deep red wine jus
- Lamb rump$52
Tender lamb rump with golden kumara wedges, charred broccoli, finished with a fragrant rosemary and garlic jus
- Mount Cook salmon$49
Pan-fried salmon on roasted cauliflower puree with spinach, cherry tomatoes and a silky lemon butter sauce
- Grilled chicken risotto$42
Creamy risotto with parmesan, sundried tomato and mushrooms, topped with juicy lemon and herb grilled chicken thigh
- Pumpkin & sage gnocchi$38
Soft gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter with crispy sage, toasted walnuts and roasted pumpkin seeds for texture and warmth
- Fire-roasted vegetable & lentil shepherd's pie$35
Slow-braised lentils with roasted root vegetables, thyme and smoked tomato, topped with olive oil mash and baked until golden. Served with Winter greens and apple slaw
Sauces
- Sauces$5
Mushroom, pepper, red wine jus or lemon butter cream
Sides
- Roasted honey & thyme carrots$16
- Creamy spinach$16
- Steamed seasonal vegetables$16
- Truffle fries$16
- Green salad$16
- Balsamic glazed brussel sprouts$16
Desserts
- Sticky date pudding$18
Dark, rich and comforting with warm toffee flavour served with vanilla bean ice cream. A familiar favourite.
- Seasonal fruit crumble$18
Freshly poached seasonal fruit beneath a golden crumble crust finished with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Trio of ice cream$16
A scoop of each - chocolate, vanilla bean and a refreshing sorbet, finished with rich chocolate soil for a touch of texture
- Chilli-poached pineapple & coconut$18
Pineapple gently infused with warm chilli and citrus syrup, served with toasted coconut crumble and coconut cream
- Chocolate & salted caramel tart$18
Deep dark chocolate and salted caramel in a crisp shell paired with vanilla bean ice cream
- The menu and kitchen contain multiple allergens; dishes marked with a * on the menu can be adjusted on request but are made in the same kitchen space. Please inform the team of any food allergy or intolerance.