The Montreal Bar & Restaurant is Hotel Montreal's all-day dining room, welcoming Christchurch locals alongside the people staying upstairs. Inside, the atmosphere is polished but unforced; outside, a secluded courtyard introduces a fire, lawn and croquet to the experience. Parking and live music add practical and social dimensions, making the venue as suitable for an unhurried breakfast as for drinks and dinner later in the day.
Breakfast balances comforting standards with more distinctive combinations. Granola, eggs Benedict and an omelette sit beside a mushroom and artichoke pita, while brioche French toast arrives with poached pear and Biscoff. The selection lets diners choose between a light beginning, an egg-centred plate and something deliberately sweet, without losing the composed style expected of a boutique hotel's restaurant.
Later menus are designed to move easily from sharing to a complete meal. Flatbreads, croquettes, fried chicken, sliders and short ribs build a generous small-plate route, while market fish, lamb rack, Wagyu ribeye, pork belly and mushroom risotto anchor the larger dishes. Cannoli and Basque cheesecake continue the kitchen's broad outlook at dessert, giving both meat-free diners and committed steak eaters a clear path through the meal.
The drinks list reinforces the restaurant's sense of occasion without demanding formality. Regional New Zealand wines sit with local and imported beers, nonalcoholic selections and cocktails that use combinations such as feijoa with elderflower, peach with passionfruit, or bourbon with apple and cinnamon. A courtyard drink can therefore lead naturally into dinner, while the varied bar offering also makes The Montreal a destination for a standalone evening catch-up.
Address: Hotel Montreal, 363 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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The Montreal Bar And Restaurant Menu
Breakfast
Served with honey linseed sourdough unless otherwise stated. Dietary codes: V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VG* = vegan option, GF = gluten free, GF* = gluten free option. Many dishes can be adapted for dietary requirements; please inform your service team.
Well & truly granola
fresh fruit, De Winkel yoghurt. GF
Honey linseed sourdough
homemade seasonal jam, rolled butter.
Seasonal fruits
De Winkel yoghurt, manuka honey. GF
Benedict
house made potato hash, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise. GF
Benedict with house smoked Akaroa salmon
house made potato hash, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise. GF
Benedict with streaky bacon
house made potato hash, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise. GF
Benedict with mushroom and wilted spinach
house made potato hash, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise. V, VG*
Omelette
choice of 3 fillings, cherry tomato chutney, honey linseed sourdough. GF*. Fillings: mushroom / spinach / onion / ham / chorizo / bacon / tomato / cheese
Bubble and Squeak
sauteed chorizo, potato, butternut pumpkin, spinach, crumbed feta, house made cherry tomato chutney, eggs to your liking. GF, V, VG*
Grilled portabello mushroom and artichoke
smashed avocado, toasted seeds, grilled pita bread. V, VG*
Brioche French toast
custard Brule, saffron poached pear, freeze dried blood organge, Biscoff crumble.
Eggs on toast
eggs to your liking, honey linseed sourdough, house made cherry tomato chutney. GF*
Breakfast Sides
Smoked Akaroa salmon
GF
Streaky bacon / breakfast sausage / potato rosti
GF
Spinach / mushrooms / roast tomatoes / avocado
GF, V, VG*
Small Plates
Dietary codes: V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VG* = vegan option, GF = gluten free, GF* = gluten free option.
Citrus marinated olives
assorted peppers. GF, VG*
House baked focaccia
whipped butter. VG*
Soup of the moment
house baked focaccia. GF*
Tuna chutoro and potato croquettes
beetroot relish, crispy curry leaves, spicy mayonnaise. GF
Crispy fried chicken
buttermilk fried chicken, manuka honey mustard sauce, crispy potato, seaweed. GF
Tempura chicken sushi roll
kimchi, daikon salad, masago sauce, teriyaki. GF*
Wagyu beef sliders
ground Wagyu beef, beetroot, pickle slaw, burger sauce, Emmental cheese.
Akaroa Salmon tartare
cured with juniper berry, Pani Puri, coriander and lime yoghurt, tamarind glaze. GF*
12-hour braised beef short ribs
orange hoisin glaze, crispy quinoa. GF
Market fresh oysters
tempura battered with chilli and garlic or natural with watermelon pickle.
Artisan cheese selection
trio of local and imported cheese, house made condiments. GF*
Stone Baked Flatbreads
Dietary codes: V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VG* = vegan option, GF = gluten free, GF* = gluten free option.
Hot smoked salmon
spinach, crème fraiche, sage onion relish, capers rocket.
Middle Eastern Lumina lamb
harissa carrot purée, mint labneh, crispy greens.
Shredded Moroccan chicken
harissa, Fattoush, Moroccan salt.
Vegetable ratatouille
tomato, burrata, basil, chilli. V. Add prosciutto – 8
Salads
Dietary codes: V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VG* = vegan option, GF = gluten free, GF* = gluten free option.
Warm spinach and kale
freeze dried raspberry, celery, candied walnut, tempura mushroom, warm Gorgonzola dressing. GF, VG
Broccoli and chickpea salad
sun dried tomato, toasted nuts and seeds, truffle mayo. GF
Mixed green salad
pickled carrot, cucumber, lettuce, orange dressing. GF, VG. Add garlic prawns – 16; Add grilled chicken – 15; Add hot Akaroa smoked salmon – 19
Main Plates
Dietary codes: V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VG* = vegan option, GF = gluten free, GF* = gluten free option.
Theo’s fisheries local market fish
seared scallops, corn purée, charred broccolini salsa, lemon caper crème fraiche, saffron beurre blanc. GF Price: POA
Lumina lamb rack
grilled Witloof, spicy eggplant purée, charred carrot purée, crispy buckwheat, red wine and balsamic jus. GF
300gm Southern Station Wagyu ribeye MBS 2
onion granola, entrecote butter, red wine jus. GF
Lemongrass rolled pork belly
sous vide orange kumara, pumpkin seed pesto, apple purée, crackling toasted nuts, red wine jus. GF
Pasta of the moment
Grana Padano. V* Price: POA
Wild mushroom and spinach risotto
Grana Padano, micro cress. GF, VG*
Mains Sides
Dietary codes: V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, VG* = vegan option, GF = gluten free, GF* = gluten free option.
Sautéed wild mushroom
white wine shallots, balsamic thyme vinegar, onion granola.
Seasonal greens
cashew dukkah. GF, VG*
Water cress and potato mash
burnt ricotta, walnut, chive oil. GF, VG
Kumara fries
sweet chilli, aioli. GF
Fries
aioli, tomato sauce. GF
Mixed green salad
orange dressing. GF, VG
Desserts
Cannoli
filled with classic tiramisu cream, pistachio crumb.
Manchego basque cheesecake
cookie soil, citrus mascarpone, seasonal berry coulis.
Warm apple short bread
white chocolate mousse, lime curd, freeze dried raspberry.
Gelato affogato
add your favourite liqueur – 10
Gelato scoop
seasonal gelato scoop.
Artisan cheese selection
trio of local and imported cheese, house made condiments.
Hot Beverages
Hummingbird Re:Start 100% Fair Trade, organic espresso. Alternative milks (soy, coconut, oat, almond) .50; Flavored shots (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, chai) .50.
Black coffee
With milk
Hot chocolate
Mochaccino
Harney & Sons master tea blenders
Black tea: English breakfast – 100% China black Keemum; Earl Grey supreme – Black tea, white tea, oolong tea, bergamot oil; Hot cinnamon – Black tea, orange peel, cinnamon, cloves. Green tea: Organic citron green – Organic green tea, organic orange oil; Bangkok – Green tea, lemongrass, coconut, vanilla, ginger. Herbal tea: Organic peppermint – Organic peppermint leaves; Chamomile – Egyptian chamomile; Ginger liquorice – Ginger root, liquorice root; Organic ginger lemon – Ginger root, lemon peel, black pepper, crystallised ginger. Fruit tea: Raspberry – Rosehips, hibiscus, orange peel, raspberry flakes, apple pieces, spearmint, lemon peel.
Cold Beverages
Keri Juice premium
orange / apple / tomato / cranberry
b.effect kombucha
jasmine / earl grey
Voyage Water
sparkling / still
Sparkling Wine
150ml | 250ml | Bottle
Lindauer Classic Brut 200ml Piccolo
Marlborough
Canti Prosecco 200ml Piccolo
Italy
Canti Prosecco
Italy
Cloudy Bay
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
150ml | 250ml | Bottle
Main Divide
North Canterbury
Two Rivers Convergence
Marlborough
Amisfield Fumé
Central Otago
Chardonnay
150ml | 250ml | Bottle
The Ned
Marlborough
Te Kano Life
Central Otago
Elephant Hill
Hawke’s Bay
Pinot Noir
150ml | 250ml | Bottle
Main Divide
North Canterbury
Te Kano Life
Central Otago
Maude
Central Otago
Amisfield
Central Otago
Brews in the Fridge
Speights Gold
Heineken
Steinlager Classic
Steinlager Tokyo Dry
Signature Cocktails
In addition to our signature creations, Classic cocktails are available upon request.
Reverie
drifting through the delicious clouds of imagination; Vodka, passionfruit, lemon, limoncello, cream, vanilla
Pesca
the irresistible first bite of a ripe peach; White rum, Campari, peach, passionfruit, lime, pineapple, cherry bitters
Nostalgia
the sweetness to ease the bitter end of kiwi kids’ summers; Feijoa infused vodka, elderflower, lemon, rum
Lako
a journey through the South Pacific; Banana, rum, lemon, lime, gingerbread spices
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- French toast Typical in Christchurch: $24.25 $29.00
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