Jolly Roger Bar & Restaurant

About Jolly Roger Bar & Restaurant

The Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar is located in beautiful, secluded Waikawa Bay, only 3.5km from Picton - an easy drive or a stunning stroll along a well-formed track, away from the hustle and bustle of the ferry traffic and holiday-makers. The venue offers a mouth-watering array of food options, from salad to fresh blue cod to steak and everything in between.

Whether it's a relaxed family dinner, watching the rugby with mates over a cold beer, or a coffee on the waterfront, the Jolly Roger caters to all kinds of visits. The menu covers starters and snacks, a brunch menu available until 12pm, light meals, and main meals such as the World Famous Seafood Chowder, fish of the day and a 250g ribeye steak, alongside toasted sandwiches and a dedicated Junior Pirates kids menu.

The restaurant also offers a dedicated gluten-free menu, plus tradie and snack menus. Bookings for dinner can be made by phone.

The Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar: Waterfront Dining at Waikawa Bay

Tucked into beautiful, secluded Waikawa Bay just 3.5km from Picton, The Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar offers an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of ferry traffic and holiday-makers - reachable by an easy drive or a stunning stroll along a well-formed track.

A Menu for Every Occasion

The Jolly Roger serves a mouth-watering array of food, from salad to fresh blue cod to steak and everything in between. A brunch menu runs until 12pm, with dishes like eggs benedict and The Captains Breakfast, while light meals bring in salads, burgers and toasted sandwiches available until 2pm. The main menu is where the kitchen's seafood focus shines - the World Famous Seafood Chowder served in a bread bun with a garlic bread lid, local green-lipped mussels in a chilli and coriander broth, and a full Fishermans Basket loaded with John Dory, fish goujons, prawn twisters and squid. For those after something else, there's a 250g ribeye steak, a cheesy chicken schnitzel, and a mushroom pasta.

Built for Families and Groups

A dedicated Junior Pirates kids menu covers hotdogs, chicken nuggets, fish goujons and a junior beef burger, each served with fries. The restaurant also caters to dietary needs with a separate gluten-free menu, alongside tradie and snack menus for different appetites and occasions.

Relaxed by Day, Social by Night

Whether it's a relaxed family dinner, watching the rugby with mates over a cold beer, or a coffee on the waterfront, The Jolly Roger is built to suit however guests want to spend their visit.

Visiting The Jolly Roger

The Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar is located at 1/4 Te Ara Kaimoana, Waikawa, Picton. Bookings for dinner can be made by calling (03) 573 6585, or by emailing jollyroger1@xtra.co.nz.

Signature items

• World Famous Seafood Chowder
• Fishermans Basket
• Ribeye 250gm
• Local Mussels
• The Captains Breakfast
• Fish of the Day

Menu

Sides

• Side Salad — Only available with main meals
• Side of Veges of the Day — Only available with main meals

Main Meals

• World Famous Seafood Chowder — Served in a bread bun with a garlic bread lid
• Local Mussels — Green lipped mussels steamed in a chilli and coriander broth, served with garlic bread
• Garlic Prawn Cutlets — Seared cutlets in a creamy garlic sauce, served with garlic bread
• Fish of the Day — Battered or pan fried
• John Dory — Crumbed and served with salad and fries; add two fried eggs
• Cheesy Chicken Schnitzel — Crumbed chicken breast with melted cheese, add a homemade sauce
• Ribeye 250gm — Cooked to your liking, add a homemade sauce (garlic butter, pepper or mushroom); available from 12pm
• Mushroom Pasta — Creamy spinach and mushroom pasta, served with garlic bread
• Pasta of the Day — Served with garlic bread
• Beef Lasagne — Served with salad
• Fishermans Basket — John Dory, fish goujons, prawn twisters, salt and pepper squid and fries

Light Meals

• Thai Beef Salad — Marinated beef strips tossed through a green salad with homemade dressing and crispy noodles
• Chicken & Bacon Salad — Chicken, bacon, parmesan, croutons tossed through a green salad with Caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg
• Beef Burger — Beef patty, cheese, salad, aioli and a fried egg, topped with onion rings; also available loaded with bacon and cheese
• Vegetarian Burger — Vegetarian patty with cheese, salad and aioli
• Chicken Burger — Chicken breast with cheese, salad and aioli
• Crumbed Fish Burger — Crumbed dory with salad
• Toasted Sandwiches — Choice of three fillings including cheese, mince, onion, tomato, pineapple, ham, capsicum or bacon (available until 2pm)

Starters & Snacks

• Garlic Bread — Small or full serving
• Soup of the Day — Served with garlic bread
• Prawn Twisters — Ten prawn twisters served with tartare sauce
• Crumbed Prawns — Six crumbed prawns with your choice of salad or fries
• Fries — Small or large, add aioli
• Criss Cross Waffle Fries — With sour cream and chilli sauce, small or large
• Fish Goujons & Fries — Battered fish bites with fries and tartare sauce
• Chicken Nuggets & Fries — Chicken nuggets served with fries
• The Crews Nibbles — Spring rolls, samosas, onion rings, chicken nuggets and fries
• Onion Rings — Nine onion rings served with aioli

Junior Pirates (Kids Menu)

• Hotdog & Fries — Kids meal
• Chicken Nuggets & Fries — Kids meal
• Fish Goujons & Fries — Kids meal
• Junior Beef Burger & Fries — Patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato sauce

Brunch (Available Until 12pm)

• Eggs Benedict — Classic style with hollandaise sauce and bacon; add spinach
• The Captains Breakfast — Eggs cooked to your liking with mushrooms, tomatoes, sausage, bacon, hash brown and toast (vegetarian option available)

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Jolly Roger Restaurant & Bar located?

At 1/4 Te Ara Kaimoana, Waikawa, Picton 7220, about 3.5km from Picton.

Can I book a table?

Yes, call (03) 573 6585 to book a table for dinner.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

Yes, a dedicated gluten-free menu is available.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, the Junior Pirates menu includes a soft drink and juice ice block with each meal.

What is The Jolly Roger known for?

Its World Famous Seafood Chowder and a range of fresh seafood, including local mussels and a Fishermans Basket.

How do I get to The Jolly Roger from Picton?

It's an easy drive or a scenic stroll along a well-formed track, about 3.5km away.

How do I contact The Jolly Roger?

By phone on (03) 573 6585 or by email at jollyroger1@xtra.co.nz.

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