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Crispy pork belly with potatoes and vegetables at Colibries Rotorua

Colibries Steaks & Ribs brings a bright, lively dining room to Rotorua's Eat Streat, with a format designed as readily for families as for groups of friends. The restaurant's character comes from the meeting of a serious grill and playful global flavours: steak and ribs form the centre of gravity, while Kiwi ingredients and traces of the venue's Mexican influence keep the menu from feeling like a conventional chophouse. It is relaxed, colourful and built for an appetite.

The rib section shows how much variation can come from different cuts and techniques. Beef short rib is slowly braised with an espresso and bourbon rub, St Louis ribs are cooked in the oven before finishing on the grill with house barbecue sauce, and baby backs are slow-roasted under a sweet, tangy hoisin glaze. All three come with fries and salad, and the large meat platter combines both pork styles with beef short rib, chicken wings and garlic bread for a table that wants to compare everything.

Steak is kept direct: eye fillet, scotch, sirloin, flat iron and rump are grilled with the house rub, then paired with salad and a choice of mash, roasted sweet potato or fries. Sauces range from bearnaise and herb butter to blue cheese, mushroom and port-wine demi-glace. That degree of choice lets the cut stay central while still giving diners control over richness, texture and the shape of the plate.

Beyond the grill, the menu travels widely. Green-lipped mussels sit in a Thai coconut red curry, jerk chicken comes with coconut rice and mango-peach chutney, and a seafood medley gathers prawns, scallops, calamari, fish and mussels. Vegetarian fajitas and a house-made falafel burger broaden the selection, with useful dietary markers throughout. Children's meals, churros, chocolate lava cake and frozen margaritas complete a restaurant that is comfortable serving a family dinner or a celebratory night out.

Address: 1111 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Colibries Steaks & Ribs Menu

Starters

GF = GLUTEN FREE; DF = DAIRY FREE; VEG = VEGETARIAN; V = VEGAN

House Salsa & Totopos

On arrival. GF DF

Guacamole
$12

Avocado, onion, coriander, lime, ancho pepper and totopos. GF DF

Amigo's Fried Chicken
$16

Baja slaw and jalapeno mayo. GF ON REQUEST

Chilaquiles
$18

Totopos, salsa verde, queso, refried beans and sour cream. GF VEG V. Choice of: Pulled beef, Pulled chicken, Fried chorizo, Jackfruit

Queso Fundido
$22

Jalapeno, pico de gallo, tostada. GF VEG. Choice of: Garlic mushroom, Mexican chorizo

Ancho Pork Belly
$20

Ancho glaze, pico de pina and fried parsley. GF

Fried Calamari
$18

Corn coated, jalapeno mayo and baja slaw.

Oaxaca Lamb Ribs
$22

Queso, salsa aguacate, pico de gallo, coriander. GF DF

Stuffed Chilli
$22

Kumara stuffed, queso fresco, tortilla crumbs and adobo cream. GF VEG

Aguachile Crudo
$20

Marinated fish, jalapeno, coriander, cucumber, pickled onion, chilli oil. GF DF

Jalapeno Croquettes 4pcs
$16

Served with adobo cream. Colibries Favourite

Entrees

GF = GLUTEN FREE | DF = Dairy free | V= VEGETARIAN | VG = Vegan | NF = Nut Free

Classic French Onion Soup
$18

Caramelised onions, sherry wine, bone broth, crostini, broiled with melted cheese. DFO,GFO

Moroccan Prawns
$24

Sauteed jumbo prawns, garlic, onion, Moroccan spices, mango peach chutney. GF,NF

Cheesy Garlic Bread
$14

Garlic butter, melted cheese. NF,GFO

Fried Chicken Bites
$17

Corn flour dusted and fried, roasted garlic aioli. NF,GFO

NZ Green Lipped Mussels
$19

Onions, garlic, ginger, Thai coconut red curry sauce. DF,NF,GF

Chicken Wings
Half $18 / Full $32

Buffalo-style or house-made BBQ sauce, carrots, celery sticks, ranch dipping sauce. GF,NF

Fried Calamari
$19

Corn flour dusted and fried, roast garlic aioli. NF,GFO

Shrimp Cocktail
$18

Sweet and spicy cocktail sauce, pineapple salsa, lemon, toasted baguette. NF

Jalapeno Poppers
$17

Cheese stuffed, chipotle mayo. V,NF

Loaded Fries
$18

Filled with cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream & spring onions. GF,NF, VO

Mains

Enchiladas
$26

Pulled chicken, salsa roja, queso, jalapeno and coriander. GF

Burrito
$28

Tomato rice, refried beans, queso, grilled chillies, lettuce, adobo cream and avocado. VEG. Choice of: Hanger steak, Chicken brochetas, Jackfruit

Pan-Fried Whole Fish

Tomato rice, tomatillo sauce and coriander with tortilla crumb. GF DF Price: POA

Carne Platter
$98

Birria lamb, ancho pork belly, grilled adobo chicken, hanger steak. Served with house salsas, avocado, baja slaw, corn tortilla, tomato rice. GF DF ON REQUEST. Colibries Favourite

Grilled Adobo Chicken
$30

Corn cob, house salad, tortilla and salsa roja. GF DF

Barbacoa Short Ribs
$32

Grilled shallots, red mole, lime, coriander and cornbread. DF

Chorizo & Shrimp Stuffed Squid
$30

Creamy tomato sauce, tortilla crumbs, tomato rice. GF

Brochetas
$28

Two skewers, house salsas, tomato rice, avocado, tortilla. GF DF. Choice of: Marinated chicken, Beef

Quesadilla
$26

Queso, corn kernels, jalapeno and adobo cream. VEG. Choice of: Barbacoa short rib, Pulled chicken, Mushroom

Jerk Chicken
$36

Slow-roasted chicken thighs, Jamaican spices, coconut rice, summer vegetables, mango peach chutney. GF,DF

Crispy Pork Belly
$38

Deep-fried pork belly, sweet and tangy apricot chilli glaze, roasted sweet potatoes, summer vegetables. GF,NF

Seafood Medley
$38

Prawns, scallops, calamari, fish, green lipped mussels, roasted pepper almond sauce, sticky coconut rice. GF

NZ Lamb Rump
$37

Green herb salsa, mashed potatoes, summer vegetables. GF,NF

Pan-Seared NZ Fish
$36

Herbed compound butter, roasted sweet potatoes, summer vegetables. GF,NF,DFO

Fajitas
$32

Caramelised onions, capsicum, mushroom, falafel, 3 flour tortillas, sour cream. GFO, DFO, NF, V, VGO

Big Meat Platter
$99

Half rack of St. Louis ribs, beef short rib, chicken wings, half rack baby back ribs, cheesy garlic bread, fries and a house salad. NF,GFO

Tacos

1 19.50; 2 18; 3 24

El Pastor

Slow-cooked pork belly, pico de pina, coriander. GF DF

Pescado

Blackened fried fish, salsa verde, baja slaw. GF DF

Jackfruit

Tinga jackfruit, avocado, jalapeno, queso. GF VEG VEGAN ON REQUEST

Hanger Steak

Grilled marinated Hanger steak, salsa de aguacate, queso. GF

Nopales Fritto – Fried Cactus

Avocado, pico de gallo, queso. GF DF ON REQUEST VEG

Shrimps & Chorizo

Queso, salsa aguacate, pico de gallo, coriander. GF DF ON REQUEST

Chicken Tinga

Tinga sauce, avocado, queso, chipotle cream, pepitas. GF

Birria Lamb

Slow-cooked lamb, queso, salsa verde, coriander. GF DF ON REQUEST

Baja Taco

Battered fish, jalapeno mayo, pickled onion and baja slaw. DF

Tomato Rice and Birria
$6
1 Taco
$9.50
2 Tacos
$18
3 Tacos
$24

Ribs

All Ribs are served with fries and salad.

Coffee & Bourbon Short Rib
$39

Slow-braised beef short rib rubbed with espresso coffee and bourbon. GF,DF,NF

St. Louis Ribs
$34

Slow-cooked in the oven and finished on the grill with house-made BBQ sauce. GF,DF,NF

Baby Back Ribs
$32

Slow-roasted and coated with a sweet and tangy hoisin sauce. GF,DF,NF

Steaks

Served with side salad. Choose from: Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Fries. Grilled on the BBQ with our house steak rub.

200g Eye Fillet
$42
250g Scotch
$36
250g Sirloin
$33
300g Prime Flat Iron
$30
200g Beef Rump
$30
Sauces
Each $2

Bearnaise , Blue cheese sauce, Herbed compound butter, Mushroom, Port wine demi

Burgers

Back House Burger
$26

NZ grass-fed beef brisket mince patty, crispy bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo and fries. NF,GFO

Colibries Chicken Burger
$26

Crispy NZ chicken thigh, sweet and spicy hoisin sauce, lettuce, tomato, mayo, fried shallots and fries. DFO,NF,GFO

Falafel Burger
$25

House-made falafel, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, tzatziki, fries. GFO, NF, V, VG, DFO

Salads

Warm Lamb Salad
$28

Lamb rump strips, Moroccan spices, NZ oranges, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, mixed greens, house-made maple vinaigrette. GF,NF,DF

Chop House Salad
$23

Iceburg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, celery, roasted corn, chickpeas, carrot, red onion, shredded cheese, blue cheese, crispy bacon, black olives, chopped egg, balsamic vinaigrette. GF, NF, VO, VGO, DFO

Classic Caesar
$17

Cos lettuce, croutons, grated parmesan, classic caesar dressing. NF,GFO

Sides

Corn Cob
$10

Served with jalapeno mayo, queso, tajin spice. GF ON REQUEST

House Green Salad
$10

Tomato, cucumber, mixed greens, queso, tortilla crumb, chilli lime vinaigrette.

Guacamole
$8
Salsa
$4
Tomato Rice
$6
Refried Beans
$6
Tortilla 2pcs
$4
Brocheta (Skewer) 1pc
$12
Fries and Jalapeno Aioli
$9 / ADD CHEESE + $3

ADD CHEESE +3

Fries
$10

with tomato sauce. OF, NF, VG, V

Mashed Potatoes
$8

GF,NF, V

Coconut Rice
$7

GF, VG, V, NF, OF

Roasted Sweet Potato
$9

GF, VG, V, NF, OF

Buttered Corn
$7

GF, V, NF, VGO

Side Salad
$8

GF, VG, V, NF, OF

Summer Seasonal Vegetables
$9

GF, VG, V, NF, OF

Mac & Cheese
$10

V,NF

Fried Egg
$3.50
Tortilla chips 2pcs
$4
Fries & jalapeno aioli
$9

Kids

Served with a drink and your choice of rice, beans or fries.

Quesadilla Pocito
$16

Filled with cheese. GF VEG

Nino Taco
$16

Rolled taco filled with cheese and choice of chicken or fried fish. GF

Bean & Cheese Burrito
$16

Kiddie-sized vegetarian burrito filled with beans and cheese. GF VEG

Fried Chicken
$16

Seasoned chicken strips served with mayo. GF ON REQUEST

Kids Under 12

All kids’ meals are served with fries

Battered Fish
$15

OF,NF

Chicken Tenders
$15

DF,NF

Kids' Cheeseburger
$15

NF,GFO

Mini Quesadilla
$15

V,NF

Macaroni & Cheese
$15

NF

Desserts

Churros
$12

Cinnamon coated, served with chocolate sauce.

Tres Leche (Milk Cake)
$12

Toasted almond, chantilly cream, torched meringue and cherry compote.

Chocolate Taco
$12

Pineapple mousse, shaved coconut and fruit salsa.

Flan
$12

Traditional.

Irish Cream Tiramisu
$21

Oreo soil, affogato ice cream, hazelnuts, fresh fruit. V

Pumpkin Cheesecake
$22

Salted caramel, toasted marshmallows. V,NF

Double Chocolate Lava Cake
$19

Warm sponge cake filled with chocolate fondant, vanilla bean ice cream, butterscotch sauce. V

Churros
$16

Cinnamon sugar-coated, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce. V,NF

Tap Beers

Heineken
$11
Colibries IPA
$11
Colibries Hazy Pale Ale
$11
Guest Taps
$11

Check out our latest guest tap beers.

Bottled Beers/Cider

Sol
$9.50
Heineken Light
$7.50
Heineken Zero
$7
Rekorderlig 500ml
$15.50

Strawberry and Lime Cider.

Wines

Prosecco
Glass $11 / Bottle $52
Squealing Pig
Glass $11 / Bottle $52

Marlborough. Choice of: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose, Pinot Noir

Pepper-Jack Shiraz
Glass $12 / Bottle $55

Australia.

Frozen Margaritas

Feijoa Margarita
$13.50

Slushy.

Strawberry Margarita
$13.50

Slushy.

Classic Margarita
$13.50

Ice cold.

Shaken Margaritas

Tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice and your choice of flavour syrups.

Classic
$16
Lychee & Peach
$16
Passionfruit & Lychee
$16
Mango & Passionfruit
$16
Redberries & Raspberries
$16
Raspberries & Blueberries
$16

Juices

Orange
$6
Pineapple
$6
Apple
$6
Cranberry
$6
Tomato
$6

Soft Drinks

Voyage Sparkling Water
$7.50
Voyage Still Water
$7.50
Coca Cola
$5.50
Lemonade
$5.50
Coke Zero
$5.50

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