Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery makes full use of its place beside the Whanganui River. The venue occupies a restored boatshed dating from the 1890s, and its airy interior, outdoor tables and open water view keep that history connected to the present-day dining experience. It feels more like a river destination than a conventional suburban pub, yet the atmosphere remains deliberately easygoing. The all-day format lets guests stop for breakfast, settle in over lunch or stay into the evening without the setting becoming overly formal.

Breakfast remains available until late afternoon, which gives the early menu unusual reach. Eggs Benedict is built on spinach and kūmara hash with a choice of smoked salmon, bacon or tomato and mushroom. A large cooked breakfast brings together bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, mushrooms and tomatoes, while omelettes offer several fillings. The vegetarian corn fritter plate adds avocado, salsa and a poached egg, and pancakes with grilled banana, berry compote and maple syrup provide a sweeter route when brunch is the main event.

Later in the day, the menu widens rather than simply replacing breakfast with a few pub staples. Burgers cover beef, chicken, fish and falafel, with the open Boatshed version stacking two patties, bacon, egg, cheese and a hash brown. The grill contributes Angus scotch fillet and T-bone, while composed mains include rosemary and garlic lamb rump, twice-cooked pork belly and salmon with lemon and caper cream. Butter chicken, creamy chicken and mushroom pasta, and a vegan stuffed capsicum make the selection useful for mixed tables.

Seafood is particularly at home in the river setting. Snapper and tarakihi can be ordered in generous meal formats, scallops have their own plate, and the mixed From the Sea platter brings fish, shellfish, squid and prawns together. Dessert returns to familiar comforts such as sticky date pudding, chocolate cake, Eton mess and banana split. With wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic drinks alongside the food, Caroline's can carry a visit from coffee through to a full evening meal while keeping the view and the old boatshed in focus.

Address: 181 Somme Parade, Aramoho, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Breakfast Menu available until 4.30pm. V – Vegetarian; Vg – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; DF – Dairy Free; GFO – Gluten Free Option. COELIAC SURCHARGE $2.00; GLUTEN FREE SURCHARGE $2.00. ADVISE OUR STAFF IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD ALLERGIES. A $3 charge will apply to build your own plate requests. PLEASE ASK US FOR OUR CHILDREN’S MENU. All veges are served with a hollandaise sauce. Whilst every precaution is taken in the preparation of Gluten Free dishes, we do not operate in a gluten free environment, some traces may be present.

Eggs Benedict

$23.50

Poached eggs on spinach & kumara hash w’ your choice of smoked salmon, bacon or tomato & mushroom served on an english muffin topped w’ balsamic reduction & hollandaise sauce (GFO)

Papa's Big Breakfast

$19.50

Crispy streaky bacon, portobello mushrooms, kransky sausages, eggs w’ gourmet fried potatoes or hashbrowns, tomatoes & toast (GFO)

Dolly's Whopping Omelette

$18

Bacon, tomato & cheese; Mushroom, tomato & cheese; Smoked salmon, tomato & spring onion; served w’ hollandaise sauce

Vegetarian Fritter

$22

2 corn fritters on kumara & gourmet potato hash & spinach, 1 poached egg topped w’ avocado, sour cream, a side of salsa & hollandaise (V)

Pancake

$21

w’ streaky bacon, grilled banana, finished w’ maple syrup, berry compote & cream

Salads

Warm Marinated Chicken Salad

$27.50

w’ seasonal fruit, camembert cheese, a creamy tarragon dressing, topped w’ crispy noodles (GFO)

Grilled Chicken Salad

$29.50

Grilled chicken breast sliced w’ streaky bacon, sauteed mushroom, avocado, served on salad greens, tomato, cucumber, camembert cheese w’ roasted red capsicum aioli & crispy noodles (GFO)

Seafood Salad

$31.50

Mussels, salt and pepper squid, prawn cutlets, tarakihi fingers on a garden fresh salad, served w’ citrus vinaigrette & citrus aioli (GFO)

Mediterranean Lamb Salad

$32.50

Grilled lamb rump slices layed upon salad greens w’ crumbed feta, olives, yoghurt mint dressing finished w’ toasted garlic flatbread and avocado

Falafel Salad

$29.50

2 house made falafel patties, portobello mushroom, gourmet potatoes, sliced onion, oven roasted. Served with avocado, tomato, cucumber w’ a duo of Tahini & sweet chilli mayo and finished with a balsamic drizzle (V, Vg, DF & GFO)

Mains

Lamb Rump

$34.50

Marinated in rosemary & garlic pan seared finished in the oven cooked to medium rare placed upon roasted baby gourmet potatoes, baby beetroot & seasonal vege, drizzled with a rosemary & red wine jus (GFO)

Pork Belly

$33.50

Twice cooked, gourmet potatoes & veges or salad & fries, crispy crackling, & apple sauce & pork jus (GFO)

Boatshed Salmon

$34

Pan seared then finished in the oven served upon crushed potatoes, seasonal vege drizzled with a lemon & caper cream sauce (GF)

Butter Chicken

$27

House made tandoori butter chicken served with basmati rice & garlic naan bread

Pasta

$27.50

Fettuccine pasta w’ chicken & mushrooms, in a creamy white wine basil & pesto sauce, topped with parmesan cheese

Stuffed Capsicum

$32

Loaded capsicum with a mild spiced rice vegetable filling, including chilli beans oven roasted with portobello mushrooms, sliced onion & avocado, heirloom tomato served on spinach, topped with a balsamic drizzle (V, Vg GF & DF)

Starters

Garlic Bread

$12.50

Toasted french stick covered in garlic & herb butter (GFO)

Dips and Spreads

$20

A selection of toasted breads and assorted dips of the day (GFO)

Shrimp Cocktail

$16

served w’ lettuce, avocado & marie rose dressing.

Scallops and Pancetta

$19.50

Pan seared scallops topped with pancetta & our own citrus aioli and citrus vinaigrette

Anti Pasto

$41

Salami, trio of dips, olives, pickled onions, marinated mushrooms, gherkins, camembert & blue vein cheese w’ grapes, crackers & toasted artisan bread. 2-3pax (GFO)

Salt Pepper Squid

$15

Served in garnish salad & citrus aioli, citrus vinaigrette

Cheese Board

$40.50

Camembert, blue vein, aged cheddar, grapes, crackers, toasted crostini, pickled onions, gherkins & a trio of condiments. 2-3pax (GFO)

From the Grill

Choice of mushroom, pepper, garlic or blue cheese sauce. $4.50 for extra sauces. V – Vegetarian; Vg – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; DF – Dairy Free; GFO – Gluten Free Option. COELIAC SURCHARGE $2.00; GLUTEN FREE SURCHARGE $2.00. ADVISE OUR STAFF IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD ALLERGIES. A $3 charge will apply to build your own plate requests. PLEASE ASK US FOR OUR CHILDREN’S MENU. All veges are served with a hollandaise sauce. Whilst every precaution is taken in the preparation of Gluten Free dishes, we do not operate in a gluten free environment, some traces may be present.

Boat Shed's Scotch Fillet

$36

250gm Angus Pure Scotch Fillet served w’ your choice of garden fresh salad w’ fries or roasted gourmet potatoes & seasonal vege & your choice of sauce

Ronnie's Favourite

$37

250gm Angus Pure scotch fillet steak served w’ eggs, onions, fries & your choice of sauce

Real Kiwi Bloke

$42

400gm Angus Pure T-Bone steak w’ fried onions, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, fries & your choice of sauce

Munchies

Loaded Wedges

$16

Topped w’ ham, spring onions, melted cheese & sour cream

Fries

$12

Beef Nachos

$20

Corn chips topped, mild chilli mince beef, spring onions, melted cheese & sour cream

Chicken Nachos

$21.50

Corn chips topped, chicken breast, mushrooms, capsicum in a mild creamy chilli sauce, melted cheese & sour cream

Premium Barbecued Ribs

$23

Six of our ribs marinated in our housemade barbeque sauce…

Grazing Platter

$42.50

4 battered tarakihi bites w’ tartare & lemon; 4 pork belly pieces w’ a plum sauce; 4 spicy crumbed beef koftas; 4 house made crumbed chicken tenders w’garlic aioli served w’ fries, artisan breads & side salad garnish up to 4pax

Loaded Burgers & Sammies

Open Boat Shed Burger

$24.50

Two premium beef patties, hashbrown, cheese, bacon, egg, onion rings, lettuce & tomato on an open burger bun served w’ fries

Steak Sandwich

$23.50

200gm medium rare sirloin steak, egg, cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce & tomato in toasted ciabatta bread topped w’ aioli & bbq sauce, served w’ fries (GFO)

The Boat Shed's Famous Chicken and Bacon Burger

$20

Whole crumbed chicken breast fillet w’ bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & served w’ fries topped with onion rings

Falafel Burger

$25

One falafel patty, gourmet potatoes, sliced red onion heirloom tomatoes oven roasted served on a G/F bun with a duo of Tahini & sweet chilli mayo sauces, lettuce tomato, avocado & mango salad (V, Vg, DF & GFO)

Fish Burger

$24

Freshly battered tarakihi fillets, soft egg, lettuce, tomato, beetroot & cheese on a toasted burger bun, topped with tartare sauce & served w’ fries (GFO)

A Real Kiwi Burger

$22.50

One premium beef patty w’ cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, streaky bacon & soft egg burger bun topped w’ aioli & BBQ sauce & served with fries – add an extra pattie for $3

Chicken Sandwich

$21.50

Grilled chicken breast topped with camembert, salad, aioli & plum sauce in toasted artisan bread served w’ fries (GFO)

Sizzler Burger

$24.50

Cajun southern fried style chicken breast on burger bun with garlic aioli, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, sliced camembert, pineapple, sweet chilli sauce and avocado served w’ fries and salsa

Seafood Mains

Any of our seafood can be battered, pan fried or crumbed in a gluten free crumb. V – Vegetarian; Vg – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; DF – Dairy Free; GFO – Gluten Free Option. COELIAC SURCHARGE $2.00; GLUTEN FREE SURCHARGE $2.00. ADVISE OUR STAFF IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD ALLERGIES. A $3 charge will apply to build your own plate requests. PLEASE ASK US FOR OUR CHILDREN’S MENU. All veges are served with a hollandaise sauce. Whilst every precaution is taken in the preparation of Gluten Free dishes, we do not operate in a gluten free environment, some traces may be present.

Snapper Meal

$34

Crispy battered snapper, w’ fries, two eggs, salad, tartare sauce & lemon (GFO)

Just Snapper & Fries

$26.50

Crispy battered fresh snapper w’ fries, tartare sauce & lemon (GFO)

Tarakihi Meal

$31.50

Freshly battered tarakihi served w’ salad, fries, two eggs, lemon & tartare sauce served w’ garden fresh salad (GFO)

Real Scallop Lovers

$32

Battered scallops served w’ salad, fries, lemon & tartare sauce (GFO)

From the Sea

$33.50

Freshly battered tarakihi, crumbed scallops, mussels in the half shell, prawn cutlets, salt & pepper squid served with your choice of garden fresh salad & fries or baby gourmet potatoes & seasonal vege served w’ tartare sauce (GFO)

Non Alcoholic

Corona

$10

Export 33 (low carbs)

$10

Export Citrus – Lemon

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