Martini on Jackson Restaurant Bar and Sheesha Lounge

About Martini on Jackson Restaurant Bar and Sheesha Lounge

Martini on Jackson is a bar and restaurant in the heart of Petone's dining scene, offering an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails, martinis, small plates and hearty mains. The venue prides itself on a warm, familiar welcome, with regulars often greeted by name and their usual order started before they even ask.

The food and drink menu is extensive, spanning tapas, burgers and sliders, dumplings, fresh and tempura oysters, sharing boards, mains like ribeye steak and lamb shank, and a full dessert list, alongside coffees, milkshakes and mocktails for those not drinking. On the bar side, Martini on Jackson offers an extensive martini list (its namesake), classic cocktails across gin, rum, vodka, tequila and whiskey, a broad wine list, beers on tap and in bottles, and a range of spirits. A shisha (sheesha) menu is also available.

Whether stopping by for a quick drink, a casual meal with friends, or booking ahead for lunch or dinner, Martini on Jackson positions itself as a go-to spot for bold flavours and memorable nights out in Petone.

Martini on Jackson: Petone's Go-To Bar for Cocktails, Sharing Boards and Bold Flavours

Martini on Jackson sits right in the heart of Petone's vibrant dining scene, built around the idea of bold flavours and unforgettable moments. The team prides itself on warmth and familiarity, with regulars often greeted by name and their usual order started before they even ask.

An Eclectic Menu Built for Sharing

The food menu spans tapas and entrees, burgers and sliders, dumplings, oysters, light meals, sharing boards, full mains and desserts. Popular starters include Korean-Style Chicken Wings glazed in a flavourful sauce, Tandoori Drums with garlic-mint yoghurt, and a Fried Calamari with zesty lime mayo. For something more substantial, the Smashed Beef Burger, Fried Halloumi Burger and Aloo Tikki Sliders all sit alongside dumpling options like Pork & Prawn or Water Chestnut & Shiitake.

Mains and Sharing Boards

On the mains side, the Ribeye Steak comes with thick-cut chips, rich jus, broccolini and café de paris butter, while the Lamb Shank is braised and glazed with makhni sauce alongside green peas risotto. For groups, sharing boards are a big part of the experience, from the Hot Meat Board loaded with pork ribs, chicken wings and dumplings, to a full Cheese Board and a Martini Fried Food Board of samosas, spring rolls and squid tentacle twisters.

The Martini Namesake

True to its name, Martini on Jackson offers a dedicated martini list, from the Classic or Dirty Martini through to fruitier options like the Lychee, French, Hawaiian, Spiced Apple and Passionfruit Martinis. Beyond martinis, the cocktail list covers gin, rum, vodka, tequila and whiskey-based drinks, alongside a range of shot-style 'shot-tails,' a full spirits list, and a solid selection of wine, beer on tap, bottled beers, and ready-to-drink options. A shisha (sheesha) menu is also available for those wanting a different kind of evening.

Something for Everyone

The menu doesn't stop at food and alcohol - there's a full coffee and tea list, indulgent milkshakes like Biscoff Madness and Banana Peanut Butter, and a range of mocktails for those wanting the flavour without the alcohol. A dedicated kids menu covers options like waffles with fried chicken, fish goujons, and a kids sundae, making the venue workable for families as well as bar-goers.

Desserts to Finish

Dessert options include a Sacher Torte with chocolate mousse and mascarpone, a Tiramisu served with plum ice cream, and a Vegan Choco-Berry Cheesecake for plant-based diners. For something a little different, the Martini Lamington blends dessert and cocktail into one, combining vodka, malibu, coconut milk and raspberry and chocolate sauce.

Visiting Martini on Jackson

Martini on Jackson is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 11pm. The venue is located at 181 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, and reservations can be made by calling ahead or booking online, with food also available to order online for takeaway.

Signature items

• Martini Creamy Seafood Chowder
• Ribeye Steak
• Hot Meat Board
• Classic Martinis
• Korean-Style Chicken Wings
• Martini Lamington

Menu

Mains

• Lamb Shank (G.F) — Braised lamb shank glazed with makhni sauce, green peas risotto, seasonal stirfry vegetables
• Chicken Marylands (G.F) — Grilled herb spiced chicken marylands, creamy mushroom sauce, seasoned vegetables
• Ribeye Steak (G.F) — Thick-cut chips, rich jus, broccolini, baby carrots, café de paris butter
• Lime Fish — Fish fillet infused with makrut lime, roasted baby potatoes, fennel, dill, orange salad, beurre blanc sauce
• Vegan Root-Five Curry With Rice (G.F)(D.F)(V) — Seasonal vegetables, coconut cream, thai herbs, lemongrass, kaffir lime, basil, steamed rice

Sides

• Asparagus or Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon (G.F)(D.F)
• Thick-Cut Chips with Tomato Sauce and Aioli (G.F)(D.F)
• Angry Edamame (G.F)(D.F)(V) — Lightly steamed, seasoned edamame beans
• Steamed Vegetables with Garlic Soy (G.F)(D.F)(V)

Oysters

• Fresh Te Kouma Oysters (D.F)(G.F) — Served with pickled onions and lemon. Half dozen / dozen
• Tempura Oysters (D.F) — Lightly crispy battered, served with zesty lime mayo and lemon. Half dozen / dozen

Spirits

• Wyborowa Vodka — Includes choice of mixer
• Finlandia Vodka
• Absolut Vodka
• Crystal Head Vodka
• Grey Goose Vodka
• Scapegrace Vodka
• Ukiyo Vodka
• Greenalls Gin
• Beefeater Gin
• City Of London Gin
• Haymans Gin
• Larios Gin
• Bombay Sapphire Gin
• Scapegrace Gin
• St Remy Brandy
• Chattelle Napoleon Brandy
• Havana Club Rum
• Stolen Dark Rum
• Bacardi Rum
• Ratu Spiced Rum
• Appleton Estate Rum
• Jose Cuervo Tequila
• El-Jimador Tequila
• Herradura Tequila
• Agavero Tequila
• Jim Beam Bourbon
• Jack Daniel Bourbon
• Canadian Club Whiskey
• Fireball Whiskey
• Grant's Whiskey
• Jameson Whiskey
• The Famous Grouse Whiskey
• Ballentines Whiskey
• Bowmore Whiskey
• Black Label Whiskey
• Teeling Whiskey
• The Ardmore Whiskey
• Chivas Regal Whiskey
• Scapegrace Whiskey
• Shackleton Whiskey
• Auchentoshan Whiskey
• Monkey Shoulder Whiskey
• Laphroaig Whiskey
• Glenfiddich Whiskey
• The Macallan Whiskey
• Blue Label Whiskey

Desserts

• Sacher Torte — Chocolate mousse, mascarpone, chocolate ice cream
• Tiramisu — Layered on chocolate sponge, served with plum ice cream and berry coulis
• Orange and Almond Friand (GF) — Walnut praline, candied orange, vanilla ice cream
• Vegan Choco-Berry Cheesecake (V) — Berry coulis, coconut cream, coconut chocolate
• Ice Cream Trio — Chocolate, vanilla and plum ice cream
• Affogato — Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot (add kahlua or baileys $8)
• Martini Lamington — Lamington-inspired cocktail dessert with vodka, malibu, coconut milk, raspberry and chocolate sauce

Martinis

• Classic or Dirty Martini — Greenalls Gin, vermouth, olives
• Espresso Martini — Frïs Vodka, kahlua, espresso, sugar
• Lychee Martini — Frïs Vodka, kwai feh, lychee syrup, cranberry juice
• French Martini — Frïs Vodka, chambord, pineapple juice
• Hawaiian Martini — Frïs Vodka, malibu, triple sec, pineapple juice, grenadine
• Spiced Apple Martini — Frïs Vodka, agave, lime juice, apple juice, cinnamon
• Passionfruit Martini — Frïs Vodka, passionfruit liquor, lime, sugar

Cocktails

• Pomegranate Gin Sour — Greenall's gin, pomegranate juice, lime juice, cranberry juice, egg white
• Elderflower Gin Garden — Greenall's gin, st germain elderflower liquor, elderflower extract, lime, apple juice, egg white
• Dark 'N' Stormy — Coruba rum, ginger beer, lime juice
• Mojito — Angostura rum, mint, lime juice, sugar (add mango or passionfruit $4)
• Pina Colada — Malibu, cream of coconut, pineapple juice
• Sex On The Beach — Frïs vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice
• Screwdriver — Frïs vodka, blue curacao, orange juice, lemonade
• Rosebud — Frïs vodka, pineapple & cranberry juice, lime, passionfruit syrup
• Long Island Iced Tea — Gin, vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, lime, coke
• Margarita — Tequila, lime, sugar (add passionfruit $4)
• Tequila Sunrise — Tequila, orange juice, grenadine, maraschino cherry
• Midnight Sour — Grant's whiskey, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, bitters
• Neon Barrel — Grant's whiskey, blue curacao, lime juice, sugar, lemonade

Dumplings

• Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings — Chicken, cabbage, chives, garlic, served with honey soy
• Pork & Prawn Dumplings — Pork, prawn, spring onion, garlic, served with chilli soy sauce
• Water Chestnut & Shiitake Dumplings (V)(D.F) — Water chestnut, mushroom, cabbage, served with chilli oil and soy sauce

Kids Menu

• Waffles with Fried Chicken
• Fish Goujons — Fried battered fish strips, chips, tomato sauce
• Fresh Fruit Bowl (GF)(V)
• Kids Hotdog with Tomato Sauce
• Kids Sundae — Three scoops of ice cream, salted caramel sauce
• Kids Chips (V)

Mocktails

• Virgin Grapefruit Martini — Grapefruit syrup, lime juice, tonic water, maraschino cherry
• Tropical Sunrise — Pineapple juice, cream of coconut, raspberry cordial
• Orange Passion Crush — Passionfruit pulp, orange juice, lemonade
• Mango Mule — Mango, lime, ginger beer
• Virgin Mojito — Lime, mint, sugar, lemonade

Milkshakes

• Cookies & Cream — Crushed oreos, hershey's chocolate sauce, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
• Biscoff Madness — Crushed biscoffs, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, biscoff sauce
• Naughty Kitkat — Chocolate caramel base, kitkat, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream
• Banana Peanut Butter — Crunchy peanut butter, banana base, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream

Light Meals

• Fish & Chips — Crispy battered fish, golden thick-cut chips, cabbage slaw, tartare and tomato sauce
• Thai Salad (G.F)(D.F) — Choice of beef, chicken or halloumi, baby cos salad, carrot, edamame, radish, avocado, Thai sauce
• Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops & Fried Calamari (D.F)(G.F) — Zesty lemon caper mayo, touch of fresh orange
• Gnocchi Alfredo — Silky gnocchi in rich alfredo sauce, smoked chicken, preserved lemon, crispy fried parsley
• Martini Creamy Seafood Chowder — Prawns, fish, mussels, seasonal vegetables, served with warm ciabatta bread and butter
• Martini Grilled Pork Ribs With Chips (G.F)(D.F) — Tender pork ribs glazed in a bold gochujang sauce, served with chips

Bottled Beers

• Guinness
• Corona
• Heineken
• Steinlager
• DVB
• Monteiths Light Hazy IPA (2.3%)
• Export Gold Quarts
• Lion Red Quarts
• Corona Zero — 0% alcohol
• Heineken Zero — 0% alcohol
• DVB Apple & Passionfruit Cider
• Monteiths Apple Cider

Coffees & Teas

• Flat White — Regular/Large
• Latte — Regular/Large
• Cappuccino — Regular/Large
• Mochaccino
• Short/Long Black
• Americano
• Macchiato — Short/Long
• Hot Chocolate
• English Breakfast Tea
• Earl Grey Tea
• Green Tea
• Vienna

Ready To Drink

• Kirin Hyoketsu
• Long White
• Woodstock
• Crimson Badger Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Sharing Boards

• Hot Meat Board — Pork ribs, chicken wings, chicken dumpling, carrot and cabbage slaw, thick-cut chips
• One KG Chicken Wings & Chips — Wings glazed in flavourful Korean sauce, served with chips
• Martini Fried Food Board — Selection of crispy finger foods (samosas, spring rolls, squid tentacle twisters), gourmet dipping sauces
• Cheese Board — Selection of local cheeses (brie, blue, cheddar), fresh grapes, olives, crisp crackers, quince paste, rustic walnut bread

Tapas / Entree

• Korean-Style Chicken Wings — Glazed in a flavourful Korean sauce, topped with fresh micro-greens
• Fried Cauliflower (V)(D.F) — Crispy fried cauliflower bites served with spicy mayo
• Tandoori Drums (G.F) — Chicken drumsticks in tandoori spices served with garlic-mint yoghurt
• Garlic Pita Bread — Soft garlic pita paired with rich, creamy hummus & slaw
• Popcorn Chicken — Crispy, bite-sized fried chicken topped with a spicy mayo drizzle
• Thick-Cut Chips (D.F)(G.F) — Golden thick-cut fries served with tomato sauce and creamy aioli
• Fried Calamari (D.F) — Lightly battered calamari, served with zesty lime mayo and fresh lemon

Wines - Prosecco

• Canti Prosecco — Glass / Bottle
• Canti Prosecco Rosé — Glass / Bottle
• De Bortoli King Valley — Glass / Bottle

Burgers & Sliders

• Smashed Beef Burger — Beef patty with melted cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, thousand island dressing, served with chips
• Fried Chicken Burger — Crispy fried chicken with lettuce, tomato, pickles, chipotle mayo, served with chips
• Fried Halloumi Burger — Golden fried halloumi with lettuce, tomato, pickles, honey soy, served with chips
• Chicken Sliders — Crispy fried chicken, carrot and cabbage slaw, sriracha mayo
• Aloo Tikki Sliders — Eleven spice potato patty, carrot and cabbage slaw, tamarind mayo

Wines - Chardonnay

• Lake Chalice The Raptor (Marlborough) — Glass / Bottle
• Akarua (Central Otago) — Bottle
• Trinity Hills (Hawkes Bay) — Bottle

Wines - Pinot Gris

• Mud House (South Island) — Glass / Bottle
• Waipara Hills (Waipara Valley) — Bottle
• Duck Hunter (Marlborough) — Bottle

Wines - Pinot Noir

• Lake Chalice The Raptor (Marlborough) — Glass / Bottle
• Akarua Pinot Rouge (Central Otago) — Glass / Bottle
• Wairau River (Marlborough) — Bottle
• Allan Scott (Marlborough) — Bottle
• Crimson Peak (Central Otago) — Bottle

Liquors (30ml Shots)

• Kahlua
• Aperol
• Baileys
• Campari
• Jagermeister
• Midori
• Chambord
• Cointreau
• Drambuie
• Frangelico
• Sambuca

Soft Drinks & Juices

• Coke / Coke Zero — Add raspberry $1
• Sprite — Add raspberry $1
• Fanta
• L&P
• Ginger Beer
• Lemon Lime Bitters
• Red Bull
• Fruit Juices — Apple, pineapple, orange, cranberry
• Voyage Still/Sparkling Water

Beers On Tap (Pint/Jug)

• Soul Cat (Heydays Hazy IPA, ABV 5.5%)
• Export Gold
• Imperial Pilsner (Heydays, 6.9%)
• Heineken Silver (Low Carb, 4%)
• Panhead Supercharger (APA, 5.7%)
• Tiger (Lager, 5%) — Pint / 3L
• Parrotdog (Birdseye Hazy IPA, 5.8%)
• Jandel (Te Aro Brewery IPA, 5.5%)
• Hapi Daze (Garage Project Pacific Pale Ale, 4.6%)
• Tui

Wines - Sauvignon Blanc

• Jules Taylor (Marlborough) — Glass / Bottle
• Allan Scott (Marlborough) — Glass / Bottle
• Lake Chalice The Falcon (Marlborough) — Bottle
• Duck Hunter (Marlborough) — Bottle

Wines - Rosé & Champagne

• Jules Taylor Rosé (Gisborne) — Glass / Bottle
• Rua Pinot Rosé (Central Otago) — Bottle
• Drappier Carte D'or Brut NV (200ml) — Bottle
• Andre Delorme Cremant — Bottle
• Pol Roger Brut Reserve (375ml) — Bottle

Miniature Cocktails (Shot-Tails)

• Brains — Baileys, peach schnapps, grenadine
• Baby Guinness — Kahlua, irish cream
• Jelly Bean Bomb — Sambuca, grenadine, chambord
• Fire Sambuca — Sambuca served with fiery flame

Wines - Cabernet, Shiraz & Blends

• Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Merlot — Glass / Bottle
• Grant Burge Barossa Ink Cab/Sav — Bottle
• Grant Burge Filthy G Shiraz — Glass / Bottle
• Jam Shed Shiraz (Australia) — Bottle
• De Bortoli Woodfired Shiraz — Bottle

Frequently asked questions

What are Martini on Jackson's opening hours?

Monday to Thursday and Sunday 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 4pm-11pm.

Where is Martini on Jackson located?

181 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand.

Can I book a table?

Yes, by phone or through the online booking system.

Does Martini on Jackson offer shisha?

Yes, a shisha (sheesha) menu is available.

What kind of food is served?

An eclectic mix including tapas, burgers, dumplings, oysters, sharing boards, mains like ribeye steak and lamb shank, and desserts.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, including waffles with fried chicken, fish goujons, and a kids sundae.

Can I order online?

Yes, food can be ordered online for takeaway via the website.

Tips

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