Armadillos Halswell

About Armadillos Halswell

Armadillo's Restaurants NZ is a multi-venue hospitality group with locations across the South Island and beyond, including Christchurch (Beckenham, Halswell, Belfast, Lyttelton, Islington, Templeton), Richmond in Nelson, Springlands in Blenheim, Timaru, and Te Anau. Each venue carries the same mission: a fun, friendly, and safe environment delivering an everlasting experience for all customers.

The menu is built around classic Kiwi pub fare done well — steaks, ribs, burgers, seafood, and chicken dishes that are comforting and generous in portion. Signature steak cuts include a 250GM Prime Ribeye and a 300GM Sirloin Surf 'N' Turf loaded with garlic prawns, while the slowly braised pork ribs in house-made BBQ sauce have become a fan favourite across the group. Burgers, all served with crispy fries, cover chicken, beef, fish, and a vegetarian halloumi option.

Beyond the main menu, Armadillo's venues offer lunch menus, a pensioner menu, a kids menu, and a dedicated function menu for private events. The group also runs fundraiser quiz nights, making each venue a genuine community hub rather than just a restaurant. Gift vouchers and online booking are available for all locations.

Signature items

• 300GM Sirloin Surf 'N' Turf
• Armadillo's Signature Ribs
• Prime Ribeye Steak
• Seafood Workshop
• NZ Prime Angus Beef Burger
• Crumbed Camembert

Menu

Starters

• Garlic Bread — Freshly baked ciabatta smothered in homemade garlic butter
• Chilli Cheese Bread — Ciabatta with cheese, homemade garlic butter and sweet chilli sauce
• Crumbed Camembert — Crumbed camembert fried until crispy, with plum sauce and garlic toast
• Sizzling King Prawns — Six prawns in a cast-iron ramekin, garlic lemon and chilli sauce
• Entree Seafood Chowder — Fresh seafood in creamy white wine reduction, ciabatta, crispy kumara
• Chicken Tenders — Southern style crumbed chicken tenders served with BBQ sauce
• Soup of the Day — Ask your wait staff for today's special
• Buffalo Cauliflower Wings — Battered cauliflower wings fried until golden, served with aioli

Chicken Mains

• Warm Chicken Salad — Marinated chicken breast, bacon, grapes, salad greens, house dressing, crispy noodles
• Classic Chicken Schnitzel — Crumbed chicken breast, mushroom sauce, house salad and crispy fries
• Chicken and Bacon Stack — Chicken breast on creamy mash, crispy bacon, mild cajun cream sauce, choice of sides

Seafood Mains

• Seafood Workshop — Pan-fried gurnard topped with garlic prawns, fresh salsa, choice of sides
• Fish 'N' Chips — Fresh gurnard in beer batter, house salad, crispy fries, tartare sauce, lemon
• Main Seafood Chowder — Medley of fresh seafood in creamy white wine reduction, ciabatta, crispy kumara
• Southern Style Crispy Chicken Burger — Crispy chicken, swiss cheese, smoked tomato relish, bacon, peri peri sauce, toasted bun, fries

Red Meat Mains

• Prime Ribeye Steak — 250GM ribeye, choice of sauce (garlic butter / mushroom / gravy / peppercorn), choice of sides
• 300GM Sirloin Surf 'N' Turf — 300GM sirloin with four garlic cream prawns, choice of sides
• Armadillo's Signature Ribs — Slowly braised pork ribs in homemade BBQ sauce, served with crispy fries
• 300GM Prime Rump Steak — 300GM rump, choice of sauce, choice of vegetables or salad and potatoes
• NZ Lamb Hotpot — Lamb hotpot topped with puff pastry, mashed potatoes and gravy
• Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Pasta — Pan-fried bacon, chicken and mushrooms in creamy white wine sauce with parmesan

Signature Burgers

• Grilled Chicken Burger — Marinated chicken breast, swiss cheese, smoked tomato relish, bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, fries
• NZ Prime Angus Beef Burger — Beef pattie, beetroot relish, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, toasted bun, fries
• Fish Burger — Beer battered gurnard, lettuce, tomato, aioli, tartare sauce, toasted bun, fries
• Mushroom & Halloumi Burger — Portobello mushrooms, grilled halloumi, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, aioli, fries