The Lookout Bar & Kitchen uses its Pukete position to put the surrounding landscape into the dining experience. A balcony looks toward the Hakarimata ranges, while three indoor seating areas provide alternatives when the weather turns or a sports match is on. The separate Terrace has its own bar and entrance and can be closed off from the main restaurant, giving celebrations and group gatherings a space of their own.
Small plates are generous enough to become a shared meal if a table orders widely. Thai sweet-chilli prawns arrive with coconut sauce and roti, green-lipped mussels sit in Thai green curry, and calamari is paired with caper and dill mayonnaise. Lamb ribs, pork-belly bao and jalapeño arancini take the menu in other directions, while Te Matuku oysters can be served natural, battered or grilled with cream cheese, jalapeño and bacon.
The casual centre of the menu is built for appetite and variety. Burgers feature crispy pork belly, double smashed beef, cornflake chicken or a sweetcorn patty, all with distinct cheeses, relishes and sauces. Pizzas range from beef cheek and smoked pork to harissa lamb or roasted vegetables. Two large platters collect either the kitchen's meat snacks or a seafood mix, turning the starters into an easy group order.
Lunch and dinner continue that breadth through seafood tagliatelle, beer-battered fish and chips, several cuts of steak and a Sri Lankan-spiced lamb curry with rice and paratha. Roast-kumara salad and mushroom tagliatelle give meat-free diners complete alternatives. Sticky date pudding, baked cheesecake, chocolate tart and warm apple crumble then shift the table from pub classics to polished desserts without changing the relaxed mood.
Address: 60 Church Road, Pukete, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
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The Lookout Bar and Kitchen Menu
Snacks/Entrees
Kumara Fries
Loaded Fries
Crispy fries topped with bacon, melted cheese & spring onions
Sticky Chicken Strips
Served with slaw, sweet chilli, sesame & cider sauce and kewpie mayo
Wontons
Three cheese, jalapenos, smoked chicken wontons with smoked paprika sour cream
Cob Loaf
Baked cob loaf filled with a cream cheese, smoked cheese, parmesan, mozzarella, spring onion filling
Thai Prawns
Panfried prawns in a Thai Sweet Chilli & Coconut sauce topped with crispy prawn crackers and a paratha roti
Mussels
A dozen green lipped mussels in a Thai green curry sauce topped with toasted ciabatta
Calamari
Salt and pepper crispy calamari with caper, dill mayo
Garlic Ficelle Rolls
Warm ficelle rolls with infused with garlic butter drizzled with olive oil
Pizza Bread
Baked turkish bread with confit garlic,tomato kasundi and mozzarella cheese
Lamb Ribs
Greek style infused lamb ribs with Mint & Cucumber yoghurt
Arancini Balls
Corn and jalapeno arancini balls served with chipotle mayo, aioli and freshly grated parmesan
Pork Belly Bao Buns
3x pork belly, slaw and sweet soy & cider sauce, cucumber in steamed bao buns
Cheeseboard
Gouda, Brie, Wild Country Dips, grapes, lightly toasted breads and crackers
Te Matuku Oysters
Fresh Te Matuku Oysters served natural with balsamic vinaigrette or battered with caper, dill mayo or grilled with cream cheese, jalapeno & bacon
Fries
Served with tomato sauce or aioli
Burgers
Pork Belly Burger
Crispy pork belly, caramelised onion, slaw, smoked cheese, mustard mayo, kumara crisps in a brioche burger bun
Beef Burger
Double smash patties, cheddar cheese, bacon jam, streaky bacon, pickles, mustard mayo sauce in a lightly toasted burger bun
Chicken Burger
Crispy cornflake Chicken, bacon, smoked cheese, Chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato and red onion in a brioche burger bun
Vege Burger
Sweet Corn patty, smoked cheese, caramelised onion, tomato kasundi and salad greens in a brioche burger bun
Platters
The Lookout Platter
Sticky pork belly, Sticky chicken,corn jalapeno arancini, Onion rings, Lamb ribs , wontons and Garlic pizza bread
The Base Platter
Thai curry mussels, Thai chilli prawns, battered fish bites, calamari, battered prawns, surecrisp fries and garlic pizza bread
Pizza
Carnivore Lovers
Beef Cheek, ham, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, bbq sauce
Smokey Pork
Braised pork, chorizo , caramelised onion, smoked cheese, smokey tomato burger sauce, kumara crisps
Hot Bird
Roast Chicken, Bacon, caramelised onion, jalapeno cream cheese, cajun mayo
Vego
Mushrooms, rocket,caramelised onion, roast kumara, roasted red pepper, smoked cheese, aioli
Sweet n Spicy Lamb
Harissa marinated lamb, red onion, roast peppers, rocket, topped with hot honey
Lunch
Seafood Chowder
Mussels, surimi,prawns, shrimps in a creamy veloute served with toasted ciabatta
Roast Kumara Salad
Roast Kumara, baby spinach, goat cheese, toasted rosemary pecan, pear, citrus dressing topped with balsamic glaze
Lookout Breakfast
Streaky bacon, kranskys, hashbrown, eggs cooked your way, toasted ciabatta, tomato kasundi. For Vegetarian option: Grilled mushrooms, hashbrown, tomato kasundi, eggs and toasted ciabatta
Vegetarian
Steak Open Sandwich
Grilled sirloin steak, salads greens on toasted sourdough topped with beer battered onion rings and aioli
Chicken Wrap
Seasoned chicken, brie, cajun mayo, salad greens encased in a tortilla wrap
Monteiths Gourmet Pie
Baked golden pastry filled with Monteiths original braised beef and smoked cheese, served with potato mash, peas, and red wine jus
Seafood Tagliatelle
Prawns, mussels and calamari with tagliatelle pasta tossed through a Thai Chilli Jam & Coconut sauce
Mushroom Tagliatelle
Sauteed feild mushrooms in a creamy garlic & oregano sauce with tagliatelle pasta
Fish and Chips
Beer Battered Fresh Trevally, crispy fries & garden salad. GF option: Pan-fried fish
Steak, Chips & Eggs
Hereford prime Sirloin OR Scotch with golden fries and fried eggs
Ribeye
400g bone on ribeye scotch with creamy roasted garlic potatoes and battered prawns
Lamb Flatbread
Harissa seasoned lamb rump on a pita bread, topped with a cucumber, goat cheese, baby spinach salad with tzatiki dressing
Caesar Salad
Cos, crutons, shaved parmesan, bacon, dressed in our housemade Caesar dressing topped with a poached egg
Dinner Mains
Seafood Chowder
Prawns, mussels, surimi, shrimps in a creamy veloute served with toasted ciabatta
Roast Kumara Salad
Roast Kumara, baby spinach, goat cheese, pear, toasted rosemary pecan, citrus dressing topped with balsamic glaze
Mushroom Tagliatelle
Sauteed field mushrooms in a creamy garlic & oregano sauce with tagliatelle pasta
Seafood Tagliatelle
Prawns, mussels and calamari with tagliatelle pasta tossed through a Thai Chilli Jam & Coconut sauce
Fish and Chips
Beer Battered Fresh Gem Fish served with crispy fries, garden salad. GF option: Pan-fried fish
Chicken Parmigiana
Crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with napoli sauce and melted mozzarella served with roast garlic potatoes and a garden salad
Steak
Hereford Prime Beef Scotch OR Sirloin served with potato rosti, maple butter glazed carrots and topped with red wine jus
Eye Fillet
Hereford Prime Beef Eye Fillet with potato gratin, steamed greens, red wine jus and your choice of sauce
Ribeye Steak
400g bone on ribeye scotch with creamy roasted garlic potatoes and battered prawns and red wine jus
Caesar Salad
Cos, crutons, shaved parmesan, bacon, dressed in our housemade Caesar dressing topped with a poached egg
Lamb Curry
Braised lamb shoulder in Sri Lankan spices and coconut cream, served with jasmine rice and paratha roti garnished with coconut chips
Desserts
Icecream
Just want a scoop of icecream?
Sticky Date Pudding
Housemade sticky date pudding served with an orange caramel sauce and vanilla bean icecream
Affogato
Espresso, Vanilla Icecream and your choice of liqueur
Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Hokey Pokey Baked Cheesecake topped with caramelised sugar served with berry coulis and espresso creme fraiche
Dark Ghana Chocolate Tart
Dark Ghana chocolate & Cointreau Tart served with raspberry couli, kiwifruit sorbet
Apple Crumble
Warm apple crumble served with Calvados Caramel and rum ice cream
Skillet Brookie
Warm Brownie base topped with chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron skillet, served with Marshmellow & coconut Ice cream and chocolate sauce drizzle
Cheeseboard
Gouda, Brie, Wild Country Dips, grapes, lightly toasted breads and crackers
Kids
Kids Combo
Kids Meal, drink and sundae
Fish & Chips
Crumbed Hoki fish bites with fries
Chicken Tenders
2x Chicken Tenders with fries
Sausages & Mash
Kransky Sausages, Potato mash and gravy
Beef & Cheese Burger
Beef and Cheese burger with fries
Chicken and Bacon Pizza
Steak & Mash
Sirloin steak with potato mash and gravy
Kids Dessert
Vanilla Ice Cream, sprinkles and your choice of sauce
Chicken & Cheese Burger
Crumbed chicken, cheese, tomato sauce in a brioche bun served with fries
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Against typical prices in Hamilton
- Fish and chips Typical in Hamilton: $29.25 $34.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Hamilton: $19.00 $29.50
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Hamilton: $16.00 $17.00
- Seafood chowder Typical in Hamilton: $26.00 $25.00
- Beef burger Typical in Hamilton: $26.00 $29.50
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