Fox & Ferret Public Ale House - The Palms - reviews, menus, pictures and more

DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Sun:	11:00 to 23:00

Conveniently located in the hub of two of Christchurch's most popular and exciting leisure and entertainment locations, the Fox & Ferret British-style "gastropubs" offer a great combination of excellent restaurant food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Latest User Reviews

"Lovely food and very friendly staff"

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Price Guide	Entrée $8.50 - $10.50, Main $16.50 - $31.50, Dessert $8.50
Ambience	Child-friendly, Contemporary, Relaxed, Sophisticated

Main Menu

Breakfast

Mixed Grill: grilled lamb cutlets, venison sausage, crispy bacon, fried eggs, baked beans, multigrain toast & chunky chips

18.50

French Toast: orange & cinnamon fried French baguette served with grilled banana, streaky bacon & maple syrup

15.00

Eggs Benedict: two soft poached eggs on toasted English muffins & sauteed spinach with your choice of streaky bacon or smoked Akaroa salmon. topped with a tangy citrus hollandaise

16.50

Breads

Garlic Loaf: a baked mini farmhouse loaf with roast garlic butter

7.50

Breads & Dips: a selection of breads with three dips of the day

10.50

Grilled Tomato Bruschetta: tomato & fresh herbs on toasted bread topped with creamy feta

9.50

Platters

Ploughman's Platter: a selection of cured and spiced meats, gherkins, pickled onions, sundried tomatoes, olives, New Zealand cheeses with toasted breads, crackers & dips, for two

27.00

Davy Jones Locker: a selection of fresh New Zealand seafood including steamed mussels, smoked Akaroa salmon, grilled prawns & scallops, clevedon coast oysters & fried calamari with toasted bread & dipping sauces, for two

27.00

From The Cheese Makers Basket: a selection of locally made cheeses accompanied by crisp grissini, crackers, fresh fruit, date jam & house made pickles, for two

24.00

Crown Jewels Platter: a selection of all our platters, for four

48.00

Mussel Pots

Steamed Mussel Pots: 1kg of New Zealand green lip mussels served in a traditional mussel pot with chunky chips & your choice of: pomodoro/ coconut curry/ white wine & garlic cream/ all

19.00

Starters

Soup of The Day: ask your waiter for today's creation

9.00

Herb Crusted Calamari: lemon, lime, coriander, garlic & cracked pepper encrusted calamari served with wasabi mayo & a petit salad

12.50

Warm Spinach & Feta Dip: spinach & artichokes with cream cheese, feta & mozzarella served with crisp tortilla chips

12.50

Buffalo Chicken Wings: crispy chicken nibbles served with carrot & celery sticks & our own parmesan ranch dip. your choice of bbq, honey soy or hot & spicy

12.50

New Zealand Rock Oysters: fresh New Zealand rock oysters served natural or Kilpatrick with fresh lemon & a petit salad, half dozen/ dozen

14.50/28.50

Salads

Crumbed Brie & Sundried Cranberry Salad: golden fried wedges of brie with gourmet lettuce leaves & sundried cranberries tossed in a champagne lavender vinaigrette

13.50

Greek Lamb Salad: chargrilled canterbury lamb served on a traditional Greek salad with crisp cos lettuce, kalamata olives, creamy feta, cucumber & tomato with a creamy herb dressing

16.50

Caesar Salad: crisp cos lettuce with fresh shaved parmesan cheese, house made croutons, smoked bacon & a soft poached egg tossed in a creamy caesar dressing

14.50

Caesar Salad: crisp cos lettuce with fresh shaved parmesan cheese, house made croutons, smoked bacon & a soft poached egg tossed in a creamy caesar dressing, add cajun chicken or smoked Akaroa salmon

17.50

Pub Fare

Pasta of The Day: ask your waiter for today's creation

18.50

Beer Battered Fish & Chips: fresh Akaroa cod in a crisp beer batter served with chunky chips, garden salad, tartare & tomato sauce (beer match hoegarrden)

19.90

Soup & Salad Combo: soup of the day & toasted bread served with your choice of caesar or garden salad

12.50

Cajun Chicken Open Sandwich: served on a toasted foccacia with brie, lettuce, tomato & avocado salsa, chunky chips and aioli, (beer match speight's summit)

19.90

The Fox Burger: served on a toasted bun with a prime beef patty, streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & smoked paprika aioli served with chunky chips & tomato sauce (beer match speight's gold medal ale)

19.90

Bangers & Mash: grilled venison sausages served on creamy garlic mash with rich onion gravy (beer match bass pale ale)

18.90

BBQ Baby Back Ribs: a full rack of slow roasted pork ribs with a smoky bbq sauce, garlic mash & a honey mustard coleslaw (beer match tennants lager)

21.90

Curry of The Day: ask your waiter for today's creation (beer matched daily)

17.50

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne: baked with a rich napoli sauce & mozzarella cheese (beer match mac's spring tide)

15.90

Main Fare

Fish of The Day: ask your waiter for todays market fresh fish & the chefs creation,

MP

Beef Fillet: 200gm prime New Zealand beef fillet chargrilled & served on roasted garlic mashed potato, spinach, portabello mushrooms & onion jam finished with a red wine jus, (wine matech rabbit ranch pinot noir)

31.50

Beef Fillet: 200gm prime New Zealand beef fillet chargrilled & served on roasted garlic mashed potato, spinach, portabello mushrooms & onion jam finished with a red wine jus, add a prawn skewer, (wine match rabbit ranch pinot noir)

36.50

Beef Sirloin: 280gm sirloin steak chargrilled & served on chunky chips with a garden salad & finished with a peppercorn sauce, (wine matech oyster bay merlot)

26.50

Canterbury Lamb: herb crusted rack of lamb oven baked & served on a kumara & pumpkin mash with steamed seasonal vegetables & a rich port jus, (wine matech main divide merlot cabernet)

31.50

Akaroa Salmon: pan seared fillet of fresh Akaroa salmon served on lemon crushed potatoes & steamed bok choy with a salsa verde, (wine match oyster bay chardonnay)

23.50

Stuffed Chicken Breast: chicken breast stuffed with a sundried tomato, basil & brie mousse served on a kumara mash with red wine jus (wine match nautilus sauvignon blanc or zilzie cabernet sauvignon)

26.50

Canterbury Pork Fillet: 200gm pork medallion chargrilled and served on wholegrain mustard mash, honey creamed leeks & a sweet cider jus (wine match villa maria pinot)

25.50

Sides

Chunky Chips

5.00

Seasoned Wedges

5.00

Garlic Mash Potato

5.00

Roasted Gourmet Potatoes

5.00

Steamed Seasonal Vegetables

5.00

Crisp Garden Salad

5.00

Side Caesar Salad

5.00

Beer Battered Chips

5.00

Desserts

Cheesecake: ask your waiter for today's creation

9.50

Ice Cream Chocolate Cup: a trio of raspberry & white chocolate, vanilla bean & triple chocolate ice cream served in a chocolate cup topped with fresh cream & berry coulis

9.50

Sticky Date Pudding: a steamed sticky date pudding topped with warm butterscotch sauce & a honey chestnut ice cream

9.50

Chocolate & Hazelnut Torte: served with berry compote & vanilla bean ice cream

9.50

Chocolate & Banana Spring Rolls: crispy spring rolls filled with banana & milk chocolate served in a caramel puddle with vanilla bean ice cream & a brandy snap cup

9.50

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All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 12/1/09.