The CraypotSouth Bay, Kaikōura
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Seafood restaurant · South Bay

The Craypot Menu

70 West End, South Bay, Kaikōura, 7300 Open 7 days · noon – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
About this menu guide: the dishes and price ranges below are typical of seafood at seafood restaurants in New Zealand, compiled by our editors to help you plan. The current menu and prices at The Craypot may differ – please confirm with the venue on +64 3 319 6027.

Raw & Chilled

OystersGF$24–40

Bluff or Pacific, half dozen

Ika mataGF$18–24

Raw fish in coconut and lime

Prawn cocktailGF$18–22

With Marie Rose sauce

Smoked salmon$18–23

With capers and toast

Hot Starters

Seafood chowder$16–22

Creamy with mussels, fish and prawns

Steamed green-lipped musselsGF$22–28

White wine, garlic and cream

Salt and pepper squid$16–20

With aioli

Whitebait fritter$20–28

Seasonal West Coast favourite

Mains

ScallopsGF$30–38

Pan-seared with bacon

Beer-battered fish and chips$24–34

Blue cod, gurnard or snapper

Grilled fish of the dayGF$32–42

With seasonal vegetables

CrayfishGF★$60–140

Half or whole, garlic butter (market price)

Seafood platter for two$85–140

Hot and cold selection

Takeaway

Scallop pie$7–10

Seaside classic

Crumbed hoki$10–14

With chips

Hot chipsVVG$4–7

Scoop

Fish and chips$10–16

One fish and a scoop

Key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · 🌶 spicy · ★ house-style signature. Prices in NZ dollars (GST inclusive).

Signature dishes of New Zealand to look for

DishWhat it is
Fish and chipsBattered blue cod or snapper
Bluff oystersIn season from March
CrayfishGrilled with garlic butter
Seafood chowderCreamy and hearty
Green-lipped musselsSteamed
Grilled fish of the dayFresh catch