The Homestead has welcomed Invercargill families since 1983, when the restored gabled building became Avenal Homestead Family Restaurant. A refurbishment in 2019 renewed the setting without removing the venue's family focus. Today the restaurant combines dinner service with a children's play area, a train that runs around the dining room and spaces designed for groups, making the building itself an important part of the meal.
The menu starts with comfort driven sharing dishes. Buffalo cauliflower, jalapeno poppers, garlic bread and corn ribs cover several flavours and textures, while sticky hog bites and house made smoked riblets draw on the restaurant's on-site smokehouse. Macaroni and cheese and seafood chowder add warmer, richer choices, so a table can build a spread of smaller plates before deciding whether to move on to a main.
Larger plates reflect the restaurant's Southland setting and its broad family audience. Steaks sit alongside battered blue cod, schnitzel, southern fried chicken and a traditional lamb roast, while burgers and salads offer less formal alternatives. The range means a diner can choose a straightforward pub style favourite or lean into the smokehouse meats, with enough contrast for a group that does not share one appetite.
Desserts and children's meals reinforce the Homestead's all ages character, but the venue can also accommodate more contained occasions. A private function room seats up to 30 people and opens to a covered courtyard, separating celebrations from the main dining area when needed. Between that flexible space, the play facilities and the evening schedule, the restaurant is particularly well equipped for family dinners and group gatherings where the setting matters as much as the individual plate.
Address: 67 Avenal Street, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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The Homestead Invercargill Menu
To Start
Buffalo Cauli Bites
Crispy fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, served with cool ranch dressing.
Pepper Pops
Golden fried jalapeno poppers, stuffed with melty cheese and served with smoky chipotle mayo.
Golden Garlic Bread
Warm, fluffy focaccia lathered with garlic butter and toasted to perfection.
Sticky Hog Bites
Tender smoked pork belly ends, caramelised and served with creamy hoisin mayo.
Mac Daddy
Next level mac and cheese; rich, creamy and gooey mac topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and sweet candied bacon.
Corn Ribs
Corn on the cob, quartered and roasted with BBQ spices, served with classic ranch.
Seafood Chowder
A rich and creamy chowder, brimming with tender chunks of fresh fish, prawns and sweet shellfish, served with a slice of crusty bread.
Burgers
Served with fries. $29.50
The 2-Point Shot
Sweet, candied bacon and fiery tender Cajun marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection, stacked with ranch-dressed lettuce served on a warm brioche bun with melted American cheese – the MVP of flavour.
The Double Smash
Double smashed beef patties, double American cheese, pickles, onion jam and house burger sauce. A true heavy hitter.
Hog & Slaw
Tender, sweet and smoky pulled pork drenched in rich BBQ sauce, topped with crisp apple slaw on a warm brioche bun.
Main Meals
Battered Cod
Golden fresh battered blue cod teamed with crispy skin-on agria fries, punchy house slaw and a zingy lemon tartare.
Crumbed Schnitzel
Crispy country-fried wagyu schnitzel stacked on our big boy wedges and covered in Southland mushroom gravy, served alongside cheesy mac.
Smoked Riblets
Smoked pork riblets dripping in The Ave’s BBQ sauce, piled on our big boy wedges, served with crunchy apple slaw and a mini loaf of corn bread straight from the oven.
Southern Chicken
Crispy, juicy southern fried chicken tenders with a side of fresh slaw, golden agria fries and a jug of house gravy.
Homestyle Lamb Roast
Tender slices of roast lamb served atop crispy roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables, drenched in house gravy with a fresh hit of mint sauce.
Chicken Ranch Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, candied bacon and shredded parmesan atop a loaded cobb salad tossed in our ranch dressing.
Grilled Cajun Chicken
Tender Cajun-spiced chicken breast grilled to perfection, served atop pilaf rice loaded with garden vegetables and topped with fresh salsa.
Maple Mignon
A thick cut filet mignon wrapped in crispy candied bacon, grilled to your liking & finished with red wine jus, served with buttery crushed potatoes and broccolini.
Sides
$9
Fried Mozzarella
Battered Onion Rings
Salad Slaw
Corn Ribs
Prawns
Southland Mushrooms
Tater Tots
Mac & Cheese
Sauces
$5
Creamy Southland Mushroom
Red Wine Jus
Rich Pan Gravy
Herb & Garlic Butter
Brandy & Peppercorn
Steak Grill
Premium hand selected cuts of local beef, full of flavour & grilled to your liking. Every steak comes with your choice of golden agria fries or buttery herb crushed potatoes and your pick of one of our signature sauces.
Ribeye
New York Striploin
Flintstone
Fillet
Chef’s Special
Price: ★
Add 2 Fried Eggs
Surf & Turf
Turf & Turf
Desserts
Second Half Sweet Treats
Berry Waffle Whammy
Golden waffle sandwich stuffed with vanilla ice cream and loaded with berry compote.
Key Lime Crunch
Zesty key lime tart in a buttery shell served with crumbed Biscoff and fluffy whipped cream.
Big Apple Cheesecake
A rich and creamy New York-style cheesecake finished with berry compote and a puff of whipped cream.
Mudslide Deluxe
Rich and decadent Mississippi mud cake, drenched in chocolate sauce and crowned with whipped cream.
Grandma’s Cobbler
Warm apple and rhubarb cobbler topped with a golden crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
The Classic Banana Split
Vanilla ice cream, banana, chopped peanuts, whipped cream and lashings of caramel sauce.
Sundae Your Way
Vanilla ice cream loaded with your choice of sauce, finished with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry, Passionfruit
Big League Burgers
Served with fries. $29.50
The 2-Point Shot
Sweet, candied bacon and fiery, tender Cajun-marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection, stacked with ranch dressed lettuce and served on a warm brioche bun with melted American cheese – the MVP of flavour.
The Double Overhead Smash
Double smashed beef patties, double American cheese, pickles, onion jam & house burger sauce. A true heavy hitter.
Hog & Slaw Score
Tender sweet & smoky pulled pork drenched in rich BBQ sauce, topped with a crisp apple slaw on a warm brioche bun.
Game Time Snacks
Hot Shots
Cheesy, spicy jalapeno poppers, fried to golden perfection and served with chipotle mayo. We’re bringing the heat!
Corn Rib Kickers
Corn on the cob, quartered and roasted with BBQ spices, served with classic ranch.
Corn Bread
Classic, sweet, and buttery. A Southern sidekick to any main event.
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Melty mozzarella coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried.
American Hotdog
Ballpark-style beef hotdog in a toasted bun, loaded with mustard and ketchup.
Tater Tots
Golden, crispy bites of potato stuffed with melty cheese.
Main Event Eats
Batter-Up Cod
Golden fresh battered blue cod teamed with crispy skin-on agria fries, punchy house slaw and a zingy lemon tartare.
Crumbed Crusher
Crispy country-fried wagyu schnitzel stacked on our big boy wedges and covered in Southland mushroom gravy served alongside cheesy mac.
Southern Slammer
Crispy, juicy southern-fried chicken tenders with a side of fresh slaw, golden agria fries and a jug of house gravy.
The Full Strip
Juicy grilled striploin topped with crispy onion rings, served with golden agria fries and a jug of house gravy.
Chicken Parm Plate
Crispy golden chicken schnitzel baked with marinara sauce & melty cheese, dished up with golden agria fries and a fresh garden salad.
Homestyle Lamb Roast
Tender slices of roast lamb served atop crispy roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables, drenched in house gravy with a fresh hit of mint sauce.
Chicken Ranch Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, candied bacon & shredded parmesan atop a loaded cobb salad tossed in our ranch dressing.
Touchdown Ribs
Smoked pork riblets dripping in The Ave’s BBQ sauce, piled on our big boy wedges served with crunchy apple slaw & a mini loaf of cornbread straight from the oven.
On The Sidelines
Kick-Off Fries
Golden crispy seasoned agria potatoes served with house aioli and tomato sauce.
Big Boy Wedges
A mountain of thick cut wedges seasoned with our house spice mix served with sour cream and sweet chilli.
First Down Poutine
Crispy golden agria fries buried under our rich gravy and squeaky cheese curds.
Big Game Wedges
Our big boy wedges fully loaded with bacon, cheese and spring onions served with sour cream and sweet chilli.
The Snack Attack
A shareable mix of crowd pleasers: corn nuggets, spring rolls, samosas and more tasty bites come together on a pile of fries and served with dipping sauces.
The Big Catch
A deep-fried feast: crispy battered fish, prawn horns, squid rings and mussels piled on our golden agria fries and served with dipping sauces.
Mac Daddy
Next level mac & cheese; rich, creamy and gooey mac topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and sweet candied bacon.
Crunch Time Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips piled high and smothered in rich slow-cooked chilli beef and melted cheese, topped with sour cream and guacamole.
Seafood Chowder
A rich and creamy chowder, brimming with tender chunks of fresh fish, prawns and sweet shellfish, served with a slice of crusty bread.
The Garlic Spread
Crispy toasted herb focaccia topped with lashings of garlic butter.
Kids Menu
Taties Starter!!
A bowl of puffed potato snacks for the little ones to have while we cook their meals.
Hawaiian Pizza
The classic ham, cheese and pineapple pizza served with curly fries.
BBQ Pork Riblets
Yummy BBQ Pork riblets served with curly fries.
Roast Lamb
Mini roast lamb served with roast potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy.
American Hotdog
American hotdog with tomato sauce served with curly fries.
Fish bites
Battered fish bites served with curly fries and tomato sauce.
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets served with curly fries and tomato sauce.
Hotdogs
Mini hotdogs served with curly fries and tomato sauce.
Medley
Chicken nugget, mini hotdog and fish bite served with curly fries and tomato sauce.
Mac and Cheese
The favourite macaroni pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with bacon.
Waffles
Warm mini waffle with berry coulis and ice cream.
Ice-Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream topped with marshmellows, waffers, cream, sprinkles and your choice of Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry or Passionfruit
Pink Strawberry Donut
Pink frosted sprinkle donut served with a scoop of ice cream.
Kids Drinks
$4.50
Sea Creatures
A cool blue drink with a sea friend and cream.
Rainbow
A fun twist on the traditional traffic light.
Milkshake
Creamy goodness in a glass: Strawberry or Chocolate
Bubblegum Magic
Bubblegum flavoured lemonade topped with cream and candy floss.
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