Dining Menu | The Rabbit Restaurant Ashburton

At The Rabbit, dining is about connection, flavour, and creativity.
Our menu is thoughtfully designed for sharing, with dishes inspired by the elements —

Water, Earth, Fire, and Air.

Each dish tells a story and is crafted to spark joy and conversation around the table.
And don’t forget to elevate your experience with one of our handcrafted cocktails — the perfect complement to our themed creations.

Let the journey of taste and togetherness begin!

Available during dinner hours only.

Small Plate

Cauliflower(V)

Fried cauliflower with curry cashew mayo, thyme oil, cheese, and garlic.

$15

Crispy Fried Squid (DF)

Fried squid with puttanesca mayo, fried capers, semi-dried tomato, lettuce, parsley, green and black olives, cumin, and paprika.

$16.5

Warm Seasonal Salad (GF / DF /V)

Mixed leaves and seasonal vegetables with cashews and red wine nut vinaigrette.

$18

Yuzu Chilli Tuna Tartare (GF)

Tuna tartare with yuzu, chilli, pickled cucumber, pickled onion, shallots, parsley, lemon, and crispy rice noodles.

$18

Tomato & Cheese Arancini

Arancini with tomato, garlic, spicy mayo, spring onion, and cheese.

$20

Seafood Chowder (Nut-Free)

Creamy chowder with white fish, prawns, mussels, sweetcorn, and served with handmade sliced garlic bread Extra Bread: 4 pcs for $2

$26

Mains

Chicken Truffle Mushroom Pasta (V Option / NUT-FREE)

Chicken, truffle, mushrooms, pasta, and creamy sauce.

$28

Broccoli Risotto with Scallops (GF / Nut-Free / V option)

Creamy broccoli risotto with scallops, anchovy garlic butter, and macadamia.

$28

Masala Lamb Shank Pie (GF / Nut-Free)

Slow-braised lamb shank with braised vegetables and mashed potato topping.

$34

Pork Loin with Pineapple & Rhubarb (GF / DF / Nut-Free)

Pork loin with chilli pineapple, rhubarb, green beans, and mustard seed jus.

$35

Sichuan Pepper Chicken (GF / NUT-FREE)

Chicken with black garlic, Sichuan pepper, chilli, butter beans, and seasonal vegetables.

$35

Salmon with Shacha Sauce (GF / NUT-FREE)

Steamed salmon with bacon, green peas, mushrooms, shacha sauce, and Asian chilli oil.

$36

Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib (GF / Nut-Free)

Slow-cooked beef short rib with chimichurri, jus, mashed potato, and fried Brussels sprouts.

$39.5

Our operating hours are:

Monday to Saturday: 10:30 AM - Late

*Menu items are unavailable from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Sushi and drinks are still served.

MIDWEEK DINING

Wednesday Night Special $26

Make Wednesdays your new favourite night out in Ashburton. Pair any signature cocktail with a handcrafted dessert for $26

AFTERNOON SPECIAL

$7 Afternoon Refresh

Join us for a afternoon drink. From Monday to Saturday, 3PM-5PM, enjoy our handcrafted drinks for just $7

Wednesday Night Special $26

$7 Afternoon Refresh

Moments at The Rabbit