Frontier Café & Bar

Rugged West Coast Cuisine

The Frontier Café & Bar offers a ‘country pub’ style. Talk to the locals and enjoy the atmosphere, as you refuel or unwind during your stay in Haast.

The West Coast has its share of tasty treats from the surrounding rugged natural environment, from game meats to the famous West Coast whitebait. With either buffet dining (seasonal) from our carvery in the Waiatoto Room to our casual café and hearty pub style fare in the Frontier Café & Bar we will ensure that you leave happy and contented.

The Arawhata Bar is open seasonally in conjunction with The Waiatoto Room which offers a cozy escape to while away the evening.

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Whisky inspired dishes this winter

Home Grown Winter

As part of our Home Grown story, we’re proud to showcase Laughing Owl whisky.

Main: Whisky-Glazed Pork Ribs with Makikihi Fries (GFO, DFO) $40

Tender pork ribs slow cooked and glazed with Laughing Owl whisky, local honey and warming spices. Finished with garlic aioli and fresh coriander, served alongside crisp South Canterbury Makikihi Fries and a crunchy red cabbage slaw.

Dessert: Traditional Scottish Cranachan with Laughing Owl whisky $18

A winter classic, toasted oats caramelised in butter and brown, folded through raspberries and whisky infused mascarpone cream. Finished with crunchy golden oats and fresh berries for a rich perfectly balance finish.

These dishes are available as part of our hotel’s dinner service.

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Breakfast Menu Open from 7am – 10am

Tea & Toast

Tea / coffee with toast

$10.00

Continental Breakfast

Your choice of preserved fruits, natural yoghurt and toppings, cereal selection, toast bread with jam, juice, tea and coffee

$16.50

Eggs Benedict

Two soft poached eggs and crispy bacon served on ciabatta bread, topped with Hollandaise sauce

$22.00

Roaring Billy Big Breakfast

Two eggs cooked any style on ciabatta bread, crispy streaky bacon, grilled tomato, pork sausages, grilled mushrooms, and hash browns

$26.00

Waiatoto Omelette

Choose 3 of the following items: Ham, tomato, onion, mushrooms, or cheese. Served on ciabatta bread.

$22.00

Cascade Bacon & Eggs

Two eggs cooked any style on ciabatta bread, crispy streaky bacon

$18.50

Porridge

Rolled oats porridge served with a side of cream and brown sugar

$16.00

Eggs on Toast

Two eggs cooked any style

$12.00

Short Black

$4.00

Long Black

$5.00

Flat White

$6.50

Latte

$6.50

Cappuccino

$6.50

Mochaccino

$6.50

Chai Latte

$7.50

Hot Chocolate

$7.50

Herbal Tea

$4.50

Lunch Menu Open from 11am – 2pm

Garlic Bread

$12.00

Soup of the Day (V)

Served with crusty ciabatta bread (GF available)

$15.00

Seafood Chowder

Served with crusty ciabatta bread (GF available)

$18.00

Okuru Whitebait Teaser

Whitebait patty, buttered bread

$19.00

Mussels

Green lip mussels in a Provencal sauce served with crusty bread

$28.00

Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken, lettuce, bacon, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing

$22.00

Fish of the Day

Beer battered fish, salad, fries, tartare sauce

$32.00

Frontier Burger

Beef patty, mushroom, cheese, lettuce, fried egg, and onion marmalade. Served with fries

$28.00

Chicken Burger

Chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, mushroom, and spicy apricot sauce. Served with fries

$28.00

Open Steak Sandwich

Grilled steak, focaccia bread, lettuce, onion jam, and BBQ sauce. Served with fries

$26.00

Open Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, focaccia bread, bacon, lettuce, cheese, aioli, and fries

$26.00

Seafood Basket

Fish bites, prawn twisters, salt and pepper calamari, squid rings, prawn popcorn, served with fries, tartare sauce, and lemon wedge

$28.00

Beef Nachos

Beef nachos with guacamole, cheese, and sour cream

$25.00

Dinner Menu Open from 5pm – 8pm

Garlic Bread

$12.00

Soup of the Day (V, GF)

Served with crusty ciabatta bread (GF available)

$15.00

Seafood Chowder (GF)

Served with crusty ciabatta bread (GF available)

$18.00

Caprese Salad

Grilled Mozzarella, peach slices, tomato beef steak, with crusty ciabatta bread

$23.00

Chicken Teriyaki Salad

Crumbed chicken with green salad, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, with a teriyaki sauce

$28.00

Prawn Fettuccine

Prawn fettuccine with a creamy white wine sauce, Parmesan cheese and grilled ciabatta bread

$28.00

Mussels

Green lip mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce served with crusty bread

500 grams – $28.00
1kg – $40.00

Haast Frontier Burger

180g aged beef patty, mushroom, cheese, fried egg, and red onion marmalade. Served with fries

$28.00

Warm Vegetable Medley (V, DF)

Roasted winter vegetables, walnuts with a olive oil and balsamic glaze

$25.00

Pesto Fusilli Pasta (VG)

Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chick peas, feta cheese, walnuts, rocket salad, with a balsamic dressing

$25.00

Add Chicken

Add chicken to either of the above dishes

$10.00

Fish of the Day (DF)

Beer battered Market Fish of the day served with seasonal salad and fries

$32.00

Venison Hot Pot Pie

Venison and mushroom in a red wine sauce with a puff pastry top served with creamy potato mash

$35.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken breast with a Napolitana sauce, mozzarella cheese served with steak fries and seasonal salad

$30.00

Lamb Rump (GF)

Served on potato gratin, green beans with a red wine jus

$40.00

Beef Rib-Eye

250g rib-eye, with garlic butter or mushroom sauce, with fries and salad

Add Crumbed calamari rings – Extra $5.00

$48.00

Salmon (GF)

Oven grilled salmon, on orzo risone with cherry tomatoes, capsicum & zucchini with dill Hollandaise

$40.00

Mixed Grill

Chicken wings, lamb rump, strips of beef sirloin, pork ribs, sausage calabrezza with dipping sauces

$48.00

Pavlova (GF)

Traditional Kiwi pavlova with a passionfruit coulis and whipped cream

$16.00

Biscoff Cheesecake

A rich Biscoff flavoured cream cheese filling, with caramel topping and cookie crumbs, served with vanilla ice cream

$16.00

Chocolate Mud Cake

Topped with a creamy rosette sprinkled with a zingy freeze-dried raspberry served with whipped cream

$16.00

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The Frontier Café & Bar is located at Heartland Hotel Haast. Parking is available within the property. Locals and visitors to Haast are welcome to dine at the restaurant – avoid disappointment by making a booking in advance.