Buster Crabb has served Invercargill since 2009 from a remodelled heritage building on Dee Street. A subtly smoky interior gives the main restaurant and bar a distinctive atmosphere without losing the comfort expected of an all-day venue serving lunch and dinner. Private rooms support smaller celebrations, while a larger curtained area can hold group occasions apart from the main floor. This flexibility matters because the restaurant's menu is broad enough to work for a quick cafe meal, a seafood dinner or a more formal gathering.

Southland produce gives the kitchen its clearest sense of place. Foveaux blue cod appears alongside chowder, and Aparima whitebait brings another regional catch to the table. Bluff oysters are offered in season, preserving the connection to one of the area's most recognisable ingredients. Pāua and greenbone dumplings, green-lip mussels and salmon widen the seafood selection, while Evansdale cheese adds a nearby dairy producer to the menu. The result is regional cooking expressed through ingredients rather than decorative references.

The chargrill allows diners to build a plate around sirloin, fillet mignon, ribeye, lamb rump, tuna, salmon or stuffed chicken, then choose the accompanying sides and sauces. Two slower preparations add contrast to that direct grilled approach. The New York strip is cooked for 20 hours, developing tenderness before service, while lamb shoulder is designed for two people and turns the main course into a shared centrepiece. Those choices make the meat offering as suitable for comparison as it is for a single favourite cut.

Beyond seafood and the grill, Buster Crabb moves through pasta, risotto, burgers, pork belly, duck, seafood stew and venison hot pot. Dessert keeps the same range: chocolate brownie and coconut crème brûlée sit beside ANZAC cheesecake, tiramisu and an Evansdale cheese plate. A full bar with wine, tap beer and bottled beer supports both casual visits and longer evening meals. Few tables need to follow the same path, which is the practical strength of a menu spanning local catch, slow-cooked meat and familiar comfort dishes.

Address: 326 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand

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Buster Crabb Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Brunch

Served daily using fresh local produce from local growers. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.

Eggs Benedict

$32

Savoury scone topped with spinach, poached eggs & *hollandaise. Your choice of either bacon, salmon or mushrooms.

All Day Breakfast

$35

Streaky bacon, spanish sausage, hash brown, savoury scone, tomato & 2 eggs cooked to your liking.

Platters

Farmhouse Platter

2-4 persons $66.50 / 4-6 persons $89.50

Salami, chorizo, cheese selection, grilled chicken, roast beef & onion jam, mussels & smoked salmon, garlic butter, farmhouse chutney, bread & crackers.

Steak Fries

$14

With aioli & tomato sauce.

Pasta

Creamy Chicken Arrabbiata Penne

$37

With spinach, stracciatella & basil oil.

Potato Gnocchi

$37.50

Potato gnocchi served with creamy mornay, baby spinach sauce, cherry tomato & parmesan w/ crispy bacon.

Shrimp, Chorizo & Pea Risotto

$39.50

With parmesan & grilled lemon.

Starters

Charred Breads

$19

With chilli and garlic infused olive oil, garlic butter and red wine salt.

Foveaux Chowder

$29.50

Creamy blend of local seafood with bacon, potato, white wine, dill and capers.

Crispy Fried Calamari

$28

Served on mesclun with cherry tomatoes, chilli and coriander and aioli.

Grilled Lamb Rump Salad

$29

Served on mesculin w/ cherry tomatoes, roasted beets, feta & mint dressing.

Paua & Greenbone Dumplings (6)

$28.50

House made dumplings, panfried w/ bok choy, wasabi mayo & sesame seeds.

Oysters

Au Natural

1 / 2 Dozen $31 / Dozen $58

w/ lemon & malt vinegar.

Beer Battered

1 / 2 Dozen $34 / Dozen $64

w/ tartare, lemon & malt vinegar.

Oysters Kilpatrick

1 / 2 Dozen $34 / Dozen $64

Smoky bacon, worchestire, tomato & lemon.

Salads

Seafood Salad

$41

Pan seared salmon, prawns & crispy calamari on salad greens with vege julienne, tomato & citrus dressing.

Crispy Fried Chicken Salad

$36.50

Korean fried chicken with mesculin, tomato & vegetable julienne with sesame seeds & house vinegarette.

Burgers / Sandwiches

Korean Chicken Burger

$34.50

Korean fried chicken w/ lettuce, daikon, shredded cabbage & kimchi mayo & fries.

Slow Cooked Lamb Sliders (3)

$36.50

Served with feta, cucumber, garlic & beetroot yoghurt in milk bun & fries.

Shrimp Cocktail & Crispy Prawn Roll

$39.50

With fennel & dill. Served w/ fries.

Slow Roasted Open Steak Sandwich

$41

200g slow cooked ribeye served on ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, onion jam, aged cheddar & aioli. Served with fries.

Mains

Green Lip Mussels

Entrée $36 / Main $49.50

Baked in a spinach mornay with garlic, cheese & panko.

Roasted Pork Belly

$30.50

With roasted root vegetables, potatoes & gravy with crackling.

Market Catch

Main $51 / Smaller Portion $42

Beer battered or pan-fried with herbs & lemon. Served with tartare.

Mediterranean Seafood Stew

$42

Fresh white fish, squid, mussels & prawns served in fragrant flavors of the med. Served with straw potatoes & charred bread.

Aparima Whitebait

$43.50

100g whitebait pattie with egg, salt & pepper. Served with salad, fries, tartare & lemon.

Desserts

Double Chocolate Brownie

$21.50

Served with chocolate & hazelnut ganache & white chocolate & raspberry ice cream.

Upside Down Golden Syrup ANZAC Cheesecake

$20.50

Served with vanilla ice cream.

Hot Fudge Sundae

$17.50

Vanilla & chocolate ice cream served with cream & hot fudge.

Coconut Cream Brulee

$20.50

Served with chocolate ice cream & coconut macaroon.

Ginger & Walnut Cake

$20.50

With swiss meringue & salted caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream.

Affogato

Non Alcoholic $16.50 / Alcoholic $27

Espresso with ice cream & biscotti.

Cheese Plate

$36.50

Selection of Evansdale cheese with crackers, chutney, fresh fruit & nuts.

Evening Menu – Starters

Served daily using local ingredients. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.

Charred Breads

$19

With chilli and garlic infused olive oil, garlic butter and red wine salt.

Foveaux Chowder

$29.50

Creamy blend of local seafood with bacon, potato, white wine, dill and capers.

Crispy Fried Calamari

$28

Served on mesclun with cherry tomatoes, chilli and coriander and aioli.

Grilled Lamb Rump Salad

$29

Served on mesculin w/ cherry tomatoes, roasted beets, feta & mint dressing.

Creamy Seafood Taster

$30.20

Prawns, scallops & mussels in a creamy garlic & chilli sauce with ciabatta.

Paua & Greenbone Dumplings (6)

$28.50

House made dumplings, panfried w/ bok choy, wasabi mayo & sesame seeds.

Aparima Whitebait Entree

$36

100g whitebait pattie with egg, salt & pepper. Served with tartare & lemon.

Evening Menu – Platters

Farmhouse Platter

2-4 persons $66.50 / 4-6 persons $89.50

Salami, chorizo, cheese selection, grilled chicken, roast beef & onion jam, mussels & smoked salmon, garlic butter, farmhouse chutney, bread & crackers.

Green Lip Mussels

Entrée $36 / Main $49.50

Baked in a spinach mornay with garlic, cheese & panko.

Steak Fries

$14

With aioli & tomato sauce.

Evening Menu – Burgers

Slow Cooked Lamb Sliders (3)

$36.50

Served with feta, cucumber, garlic & beetroot yoghurt in milk bun & fries.

Slow Roasted Open Steak Sandwich

$41

200g slow cooked ribeye served on ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, onion jam, aged cheddar & aioli. Served with fries.

Korean Chicken Burger

$34.50

Korean fried chicken w/ lettuce, daikon, shredded cabbage & kimchi mayo & fries.