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Menus at Thirsty Acres Restaurant

FROM 5PM DAILY

SMALL PLATES

Great for sharing!
Make it a Calamari meal! Add pub style fries and a green salad for a delicious alternative to fish & chips! $ 27
  • Garlic Prawns [ GFI] $18

    Delicious juicy Prawn Cutlets (5) cooked in a crushed garlic and lemon herb butter

  • Beef Skewers [GFI] $19

    Hand picked 55 day aged NZ rump skewers (2) marinated in a soy and ginger glaze and grilled to mouthwatering perfection

  • Finger Lickin' Chicken Wings

    Buffalo style basted chicken wings. Enough heat to tickle your tastebuds and served with ranch and buffalo sauce. These are very popular so pick your size!
    6 pieces $15
    12 pieces $26
    24 pieces $48

  • Antipasto Platter $45

    Antipasto selection for sharing

  • Hot Shared Platter $54

    Popular shared hot selection

MAIN MEALS

For the bigger appetite!

  • Soup of the day $16

    Always changing and served with hot toasted bread

  • Seafood Chowder [GFIoR] $23

    A Thirsty Acres classic. Real cream based chowder loaded with mussels, prawns and hoki served with a soft roll

  • Roast Vegetable Salad [GFI] $24

    Medley of roasted seasonal vegetables & fresh greens, drizzled in hummus vinaigrette and served with Feta
    Add grilled Chicken to your salad for $7

  • Caesar Salad [GFIoR] $22

    Classic salad of lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, a poached free-range egg and anchovy Caesar dressing
    Add grilled Chicken to your salad for $7

  • Bangers & Mash [GFI] $27

    Delicious Darfield Village Meats sausages, onion jam, creamy mashed potato, mushy peas and house-gravy

  • Thirsty Acres Famous Beef Schnitzel $28

    Fill your belly with our crumbed beef schnitty. Served with our house shoe-string fries, slaw and gravy

Extra Gravy – $3 Mushroom Sauce – $4 Double Meat – $12

ADD SIDES TO YOUR MEAL

  • Fried Egg (each) $4
  • Pub Style Fries $6
  • House Made Slaw $7
  • Creamy Mashed Potato $9
  • Steamed Vegetables $9
  • Green Leaf Salad $9
  • Roasted Mushrooms $9
  • Garlic Prawns (3) $11

SOUTHERN STATION WAGYU

We proudly serve two premium steak cuts from Southern Wagyu – Grain Finished for 100 days right here in Kirwee!

  • 1: Choose your steak cut

    300 gram Wagyu Rump Steak
    Delicious grade 3/4 Wagyu rump steak. Great flavour and a healthy serve for the hungry

    250 gram Wagyu Rib Eye Steak
    Our premium cut. 100 day grain finished Wagyu Rib Eye steak is exceptionally tender and delicious

  • 2: Choose how you would like it served

    Steak & Chips Rump $34 / Rib Eye $42
    A classic. Served with pub style seasoned fries and your choice of Garlic Butter or mushroom sauce

    Steak & Vegetables Rump $39 / Rib Eye $49
    With crispy herb-roasted potatoes glazed seasonal vegetables, a dollop of lightly-flavoured horseradish creme, and a red wine jus

THIRSTY ACRES BURGER KITCHEN

All our burgers are served on a brioche bun with seasoned pub style fries, tomato sauce and aioli.
  • Pulled Pork Burger $25

    Slow-cooked pulled pork, Thirsty Acres house slaw, onion jam and Thirsty Acres BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious!

  • Falafel Burger [GFIoR] $26

    Delicately spiced falafel, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sliced beetroot, farm style chutney, mayo, Swiss cheese

  • Beef Burger [GFIoR] $27

    Blend of ground chuck and brisket, Swiss cheese, bread and butter pickles, onion jam, aioli and iceberg lettuce

  • Fried Chicken Burger [GFIoR] $28

    Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese

GFI = Gluten Free Ingredients | GFIOR = Can be made with Gluten Free Ingredients on Request  |  V = Vegetarian

FROM 11AM DAILY

SMALL PLATES

Great for sharing!
Make it a Calamari meal! Add pub style fries and a green salad for a delicious alternative to fish & chips! $ 27
  • Garlic Prawns [ GFI] $18

    Delicious juicy Prawn Cutlets (5) cooked in a crushed garlic and lemon herb butter

  • Beef Skewers [GFI] $19

    Hand picked 55 day aged NZ rump skewers (2) marinated in a soy and ginger glaze and grilled to mouthwatering perfection

  • Finger Lickin' Chicken Wings

    Buffalo style basted chicken wings. Enough heat to tickle your tastebuds and served with ranch and buffalo sauce. These are very popular so pick your size!
    6 pieces $15
    12 pieces $26
    24 pieces $48

MAIN MEALS

For the bigger appetite!

Extra Gravy – $3 Mushroom Sauce – $4 Double Meat – $12

ADD SIDES TO YOUR MEAL

  • Fried Egg (each) $4
  • Pub Style Fries $6
  • House Made Slaw $7
  • Creamy Mashed Potato $9
  • Green Leaf Salad $9
  • Roasted Mushrooms $9
  • Garlic Prawns (3) $11
  • Steamed Vegetables $9

PLATTERS

Perfect to share. Why not also grab a pitcher of beer or a bottle of wine!

  • Hot Platter $54

    A selection of our small plates including Arancini Balls, Calamari, Chicken Wings, ham & smoked cheddar croquette served with pub style fries

  • Antipasto Platter $45

    Delicious selection of cold meat, cheese, olives, roasted mushrooms, capsicum, relishes and pesto served with toasted foccacia and crackers

THIRSTY ACRES BURGER KITCHEN

All our burgers are served on a brioche bun with seasoned pub style fries, tomato sauce and aioli.
  • Pulled Pork Burger $25

    Slow-cooked pulled pork, Thirsty Acres house slaw, onion jam and Thirsty Acres BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious!

  • Falafel Burger [GFIoR] $26

    Delicately spiced falafel, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sliced beetroot, farm style chutney, mayo, Swiss cheese

  • Beef Burger [GFIoR] $27

    Blend of ground chuck and brisket, Swiss cheese, bread and butter pickles, onion jam, aioli and iceberg lettuce

  • Fried Chicken Burger [GFioR] $28

    Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese

GFI = Gluten Free Ingredients | GFIOR = Can be made with Gluten Free Ingredients on Request  |  V = Vegetarian

  • Brioche French Toast

    Delicious thick-cut brioche French toast, with maple syrup Chose from;
    Bacon & banana $25
    Berry compote & vanilla mascarpone $22

  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $12

    Two locally sourced Lamond Poultry Free Range eggs cooked your way and served on sourdough toast
    • Add Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon+ $7

  • Eggs Benedict [CFoR] $12

    A breakfast classic! Local Lamond Poultry eggs, smothered in house-made hollandaise sauce on toasted brioche Choose from;
    • Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon $25
    • Spinach & roasted mushrooms $27
    • Smoked salmon $27

  • Country Kitchen Big Breakfast [CFoR] $29

    The big one! Thirsty Acres famous cottage-style potato hash, Darfield Village Meats sausage, thick-cut bacon, Lamond Poultry eggs, roasted mushrooms, house-made baked beans and toasted sourdough.
    Vegetarian option available with Haloumi and spinach

  • House made Granola Bowl [CF] $16

    Bowl of house made granola, topped with thick Greek yoghurt, berry compote and fresh fruit

  • Creamy Mushrooms [CFoR] $24

    Medley of mushrooms in a creamy garlic and herb sauce,
    served on toasted sourdough. • Add Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon+ $7

Build your own breakfast

  • Start with two Lamond Poultry Free Range eggs cooked your way and served on Sourdough toast $12

    Then choose from; • Sourdough Toast (2 pieces) $4
    • House Beans $5
    • Two Free Range Eggs $8
    • Cottage Style Potato Hash $8
    • Darfield Village Meats Thick Cut Bacon $7
    • Haloumi $7
    • Smoked Salmon $10

Cafe Beverage Selection

We have a large selection of hot &cold drinks available including;
  • Underground Coffee Roasters Avante Garde Coffee

    Locally roasted in Durham, Street Chch. We tried all the coffee, and we think these guys are the best!

  • Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders

    Handpicked teas from around the world to delight your tastebuds.
    Choose from: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Berry and Green Tea

  • Barker's Of Geraldine Hot Drinks

    Choose from Lemon Honey & Ginger or Blackcurrant. Delicious!

  • Alternative Milk Selection

    We have a selection of alternative milk available including Soy, Almond, Coconut and Oat.

  • Milkshakes & Iced Coffees

    All the popular flavours including Iced Coffee, Mocha & Chocolate

  • Juices, Ginger Beer and Soda

    Choose from Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry and Tomato juice, Schweppes Ginger Ale and a selection of carbonated drinks

Thirsty Acres Wine List

Sparkling / Champagne

White

Rose / Sparkling Rose

Red

Alcohol Free Wine

Thirsty Acres Beer List

TAP BEER

Available in Half Pint (285ml) Glass(410ml) Pint (565ml) Jug (1L) & Pitcher (1.8L)

(Rotating selection from local craft brewers)

Bottle / Can Beer Selection

Rotating selection of Craft including Liberty Juice Bro Hazy Pale Ale, Liberty Oh Brother Pale Ale, Parrot Dog Bitter Bitch IPA, Behemoth Brain Smiles Hazy Pale Ale

Cider & Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Low and No Alcohol Beer

Rotating selection of Craft including Liberty Juice Bro Hazy Pale Ale, Liberty Oh Brother Pale Ale, Parrot Dog Bitter Bitch IPA, Behemoth Brain Smiles Hazy Pale Ale

We also have a range of Curious AF Alcohol Free cocktails to choose from

Menus at Thirsty Acres Restaurant in Kirwee
Menus at Thirsty Acres Restaurant in Kirwee

Thirsty Acres

Location: Great Alpine Highway No 73, Kirwee, New Zealand
Phone: 03 318 1814

Opening Hours
Mon -Wed 11am-9pm
Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday 11am – 11pm
Saturday 9am – 11pm
Sunday 9am – 9pm

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