The Elephant Wrestler in Auckland Menu

SNACKS - BREAD & FRIES SNACKS - BREAD & FRIES
  • Chunky Fries $9
    • with Elephant salt and tomato sauce
  • 3 Cheese Pizza Bread $11.9
    • w / feta, mozzarella, cheddar and dried oregano
  • Loaded Fries $14.9
    • w / ham, cheese & roast gravy OR w/ chilli beef, sour cream & jalapeno sauce
  • Crisscut Fries $10.9
    • w/ tomato sauce
  • Toasted Turkish Garlic Bread $11.9
    • w/ hummus EVOO
  • Seasoned Wedges with Sour Cream. $10.9
    • Add bacon, cheese & sweet chilli sauce $15.9
SNACKS - LIGHTWEIGHTS SNACKS - LIGHTWEIGHTS
  • 5 Spiced Salt & Pepper Squid $16.5
    • w/ Vietnamese mint dressing & mixed sprout salad
  • Jerk Chicken Skewers $13.9
    • w/ pineapple & corn salsa
  • Beef & Bulghur Meatballs $13.9
    • w / spicy tomato & white bean ragout topped with Parmesan
  • Steamed Pork Buns $13.9
    • w / char siu pork, snow pea shoots, crispy shallot & pickled red cabbage
  • Shrimp Roll Sliders $15
    • w/ cocktail sauce, celery & lettuce
  • Pork & Shitake Won Tons $12.5
    • w / sweet chilli sauce
  • 3 Cheese Arancini $12.5
    • w / roast onion & pear aioli
  • Beef Tataki $15.5
    • w / fries shallot, wakame salad & ponzu dressing
  • Pulled Lamb & Red Lentil Croquettes $15
    • w / harrisa yoghurt
  • Spicy Chicken Wings 500G $19.9 1KG $36.9
    • with blue cheese. CHOOSE - BBQ // Plum Sauce // Teriyaki Sauce
SNACKS - PLATTERS SNACKS - PLATTERS
  • Quattro $46.9
    • 5 spiced salt & pepper squid // pork & shitake won tons // jerk chicken skewers // 3 cheese arancini
  • Elephant $85.9
    • 5 spiced salt & pepper squid // pork & shitake won tons // jerk chicken skewers // 3 cheese arancini // beef & bulghur meatballs // shrimp roll sliders // pulled lamb & red lentil croquettes // chicken wings (500gms) with spicy BBQ sauce
MAINS - MIDDLEWEIGHTS MAINS - MIDDLEWEIGHTS
  • Thai Chicken Larb Gai $19.9
    • w/ lemongrass broth, crushed peanuts, steamed jasmine rice & lettuce
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.9
    • w / mesclun, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts, crispy noodles and chilli-lime dressing
  • Black & Blue Salad $25.9
    • w/ blackened pork scotch, blue cheese crumb, cos lettuce, watercress, tomato, charred red pepper, white beans, strawberries, tortilla crisps & strawberry balsamic vinaigerette
  • Fettucine Carbonara $23.5
    • w / smoked chicken, bacon, mushroom, white wine cream sauce & parmesan
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips Reg $22.5 Large $28.9
    • Tarakihi, crushed peas, tartare & lemon wedge
  • Traditional Caesar $20.9
    • w / cos lettuce, parmesan, poached egg, crispy bacon, focaccia croutons & caesar dressing. Add chicken $6.0
  • Grilled Chicken Salad $25.9
    • w / moroccan spice, baby spinach, chickpeas, baby beetroot, red onion, diced feta, harissa yoghurt & pita croutes
  • Souvlaki Grilled Flat Bread $20.5
    • w / greek feta, tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, harissa yoghurt dressing & chunky fries. CHOOSE shredded lamb OR pulled pork
  • Mixed Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto $23.5
    • w / truffle mascarpone & rocket. Add chicken $6.0
MAINS - THE MAIN EVENT MAINS - THE MAIN EVENT
  • Pan Seared Market Fish $31.9
    • w / squid ink & chorizo risotto, charred baby octopus, roma tomato concasse & baby capers
  • NZ Lamb Duo $32.9
    • w / Roast half rack, lamb & red lentil croquettes, crushed minted peas, chilli polenta chips & rosemary jus
  • Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.9
    • w / Tuscan seasoning, potato & pumpkin galette, red wine poached pear, watercress & jus
  • Grilled Half Spatchcock $29.9
    • w/ shichimi rub, soba noodles, edamame beans, red miso broth, daikon radish & carrot salad
MAINS - ELEPHANT GRILL MAINS - ELEPHANT GRILL
  • Angus Pure Scotch Fillet 250gm $34.5
    • grass fed from the taranaki region; boneless cut of prime rib with rich marbling
  • Angus Pure Rump Steak 300gm $34.5
    • grass fed premium beef
  • Harrisa Lamb Shoulder 500gm $32.9
    • house smoked and then slow cooked with Harrisa rub
  • Rib Eye on the Bone 350gm N/A
  • Aged Eye Fillet 200gm $35.5
    • aged to perfection for a minimum of 21 days; tender prime cut
  • Venison Ribs 400gm $32.9
    • sous vide, w/ cherry mustard glaze
  • The Wrestler JUMBO Meat Board (serves 3 - 5) $89.9
    • Angus Savannah rump steak 300gm, sous vide cherry mustard glazed venison ribs 400gm, smoked slow cooked harrissa lamb shoulder 500gm PLUS a selection of sauces and your choice of four sides
  • Additional Single Serve Sides $5.9
    • sauteed seasonal greens / beer battered onion rings / sauteed mushrooms / minted crushed peas / chilli polenta chips / beer battered onion rings / sauteed mushrooms
MAINS - UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS MAINS - UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS
  • Margherita Pizza $20.5
    • w/ cherry tomato, fresh basil & mozzarella pearls
  • Pulled Pork Pizza $21.9
    • w/ pineapple, jalapeno, red pepper & chipotle BBQ sauce
  • Slow Cooked Shredded Lamb Pizza $22.9
    • w/ beetroot, potato, feta, rocket & rosemary aioli
  • Classic Beef Burger $20.9
    • with a 180gm house made angus beef patty, mozzarella, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato and beetroot relish on a sesame seed bun
  • Shredded Slow Cooked Lamb Burger $20.9
    • w/ sliced cucumber, minted yoghurt, eggplant chutney and dukkah on a focaccia bun
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $20.9
    • w/ pickled apple, jalapeno aioli, Emmental cheese on a sesame seed burger bun
  • Grilled Steak Sandwich $25.5
    • w/ 150gm sirloin steak, rocket, tomato, mushroom, dijon mustard, sliced Edam cheese, beer battered onion rings on ciabatta
  • House Smoked Chicken Pizza $22.9
    • w/ mushroom, corn, red onion, baby spinach & pesto aioli
  • Meat Lovers Pizza $23.9
    • w/ salami, pepperoni, chorizo, ham & BBQ sauce
  • Gourmet Hand Pulled Pizzas to Share $36.9
    • your choice of pizza w/ oregano salt, chilli flakes, roast garlic oil, rocket & parmesan. (serves 4 - 6 people)
  • Buffalo & Blue Burger $23.9
    • 180gm house made buffalo mince patty, blue cheese, pear & fig relish, onion marmalade, lettuce, tomato on a sesame seed bun (subject to availability)
  • Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burger $20.9
    • w/ avocado cream, grilled pineapple, sriracha aioli, mixed leaves on a focaccia bun
  • Vegetarian Burger $19.9
    • w/ a quinoa, feta and vegetable patty, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red capsicum relish and battered onion rings on sesame seed bun
  • The Jumbo $28.9
    • 180gm house made angus beef patty, sliced roast beef, battered onion rings, mozzarella, Emmental cheese, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato and beetroot relish on a corn dusted bun
KIDS KIDS
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $6
    • with chocolate OR berry sauce
  • Fish and Chips $11.5
    • grilled or battered with fries and ketchup
  • Pepperoni Pizza $11.5
  • Chicken and Bacon Pasta $11.5
    • tomato or parmesan cream sauce
  • Quesadilla $11.5
    • Roasted Chicken, BBQ sauce and mixed leaf salad
  • Chocolate Brownie $8
    • whipped cream
  • Mini Burger $11.5
    • Chicken or Beef with fries and ketchup
  • Hawaiian Pizza $11.5
    • with ham and pineapple
  • Grilled Chicken Breast $11.5
    • mixed leaf salad
  • Banana Split $8
    • vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and sprinkles
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Eton Mess $12.9
    • w/ macerated strawberries & rhubarb, meringue, whipped cream & mixed berry sauce
  • Dark Chocolate Delice $12.9
    • w/ malt biscuit crumb, raspberry mascarpone & salted caramel sauce
  • Dessert Platter to Share $40
    • Serves 4 - 6 people
  • Malibu Panna Cotta $12.9
    • w/ spiced pineapple & roast coconut crisps (gf/df)
  • Wrestler's Ice Cream Sundae $12.9
    • w/ kapiti vanilla bean ice cream, chopped nuts, caramel popcorn, chocolate, strawberry & salted caramel sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • No 4 $10.00
    • 2 FISH ,2 CRAB STICK ,2 MUSSEL,2 SQUID RING ($1 CHIPS)
  • SAUSAGE $1.00
  • POTATO FRITTER 4 FOR $2.00
  • No 7 $12.00
    • 4 FISH, 3 SAUS ($2 CHIPS)
  • No 6 $12.00
    • 5 FISH ($2 CHIPS)
  • FISH $2.50
  • BACON $4.50
  • BATTERED SAUSAGE $1.20
  • BBQ Pork & Bacon Burger $19.50
    • q BBQ sauce pickles onions & cheese w fries
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • w toasted sourdough
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad $18.50
    • w roasted pumpkin, almonds ^ sundried tomato couscous and mesclulin
  • Chicken Burger $19.50
    • tender grilled chicken breast w brie, bacon, tomato & red onion w chili aioli w fries
  • Pulled Pork Wrap $17.50
    • BBQ pulled pork with capsicum & red onions slaw, chili aioli w fries
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • green capsicum, onion and flash fried seasoned steak, w cheese sauce on a fresh roll w fries
  • Meat Lovers $19.00
    • ham, beef, chorizo, salami, tomato base sliced olives
  • Fettucine A Pollo $19.50
    • smoked chicken sundried tomato pesto basil & cream
  • Cheeseburger $14.0
    • Using a combination of brisket & chuck grass fed beef. Choose rare, medium rare or well done. Add Kirby pickles, jalapenos, salad, capsicum jam, Kansas city beans $1.0 each. Add a fried duck egg $3.0
  • Doughnut of the day...chefs seasonal choide $12.0
  • Chargrilled whole corn w queso fresco, lime & coriander butter $10.0
  • Whitestone double cream brie w matzo crackers & honey $14.0
  • Crepe cake, red apple butter, farmer's cheese, salted pecans and apple syrup $12.0
  • Eaton mess sundae w marshmallow, gin soaked strawberries & Candied pumpkin seeds $14.0
  • Crispy spuds w La Chinata paprika & Russian mayonnaise $8.0
  • Today's selection of fresh bread w butter $10.0
  • BBQ pork soft noodles $10.60
  • pineapples $2.50
  • Sausage $1.70
  • Steak egg $8.70
  • Pork curry on rice $11.60
  • Sweet & Sour chicken $11.50
  • Chicken Egg Foo Young $10.30
  • Chicken & tomato $4.20
  • Quinoa $7.50
    • herbs, cooked + raw vege, lemon oil, smoked sunflower seeds
  • Ice Cream by the Scoop $4.00 / $6.00
    • chocolate, vanilla, strawberry (one scoop/two scoops)
  • Roast Chicken Thigh Box $10.90
    • raw + cooked vegies, ricotta
  • Side Show $6.50
    • Venison Sausage
  • Smoked Salmon $16.90
    • pickled fennel, pickled fennel, chilli, herbs, croutes
  • Side Show $5.00
    • Bacon
  • Soft Cooked Salmon $27.50
    • cockles, tomato, fennel, garlic bread crumb, chickpeas, butter beans, citrus
  • Skateboard Deck $50.00
    • smoked Gouda mac n cheese bites with chipotle mayo, ricotta prawns, crispy chicken thigh, Dijon crispy brisket, bread, pickles, skin-on crispy potato
  • Spicy Wedges $4.50
  • Meat Pattie $2.00
  • Home-made Cheese Onion Mash Potato $2.00
  • Cheese & Onion $3.70
  • Mars Bar $2.80
  • Chicken Burger $6.00
  • Beef Curry & Rice Roll $2.50
  • Battered Hambuger Pattie $2.40
  • BEEF AND PARMESAN MEATBALLS(GF) $10.50/$20.80
    • Italian style hand rolled meatballs with Parmesan and fresh herbs, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.Single/Double
  • TRADITIONAL LASAGNE $11.80/$24.50/$44.50
    • we simmer our traditional Italian style beef and pork mince ragu with red wine and herbs for three hours before layering it between egg lasagne sheets, béchamel sauce & Parmesan cheese. Gluten free version by request. Double/Triple/Family
  • THAI GREEN CHICKEN (FREE RANGE) CURRY $10.80/$21.50
    • Boneless thigh pieces cooked in our own fragrant green curry paste, coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves. Medium heat.single/double
  • MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB & PUMPKIN TAGINE $12.80/$25.50
    • lamb shoulder and pumpkin pieces slowly braised in an aromatic sauce with spices tomato dates, currants and pomegranate molasses, medium heat Singe/Double
  • VEGETABLE AND CASHEW NUT THAI RED CURRY $11.80
    • loads of seasonal vegetables Thai red coconut curry sauce
  • SOUTH CAROLINA STYLE PULLED PORK FREE RANGE IN A BBQ SAUCE $11.80/$23.50
    • Pork shoulder marinated in smoky spices and slow cooked in a homemade BBQ sauce, then fork shredded Excellent in tacos or wraps, on soft buns with slaw American style, or with rice and salad Single/Double
  • MACARONI CHEESE WITH BACON $7.80/$15.80/$29.80
    • old school style with the traditional small macaroni elbows that our moms used, lots of bacon and topped with cheesy crumbs(single/double/family)
  • SWEET TREATS
    • Our weekly baking includes Chocolate Fudge Brownie (including gluten free), Walnut Caramel Slice, Ging grr Oat & Pistachio slice, Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies, salted caramel Belgian choc chip cookies (gluten free), Tahini Energy Balls (gluten-free), Coconut Ice (gluten free) and Chocolate Bliss Balls (gluten-free)
  • Gaem Wua Sarm Ros $26.00
    • Twice cooked beef cheeks, with spicy pickled chilli & tamarind sauce
  • Puak Tod $11.00
    • Deep fried shredded taro & bean curds with herbsalt & homemade sweet chilli sauce
  • Gai Yarng Wichian $25.00
    • Char-grilled chicken thigh with Thai spices & lemongrass served with toasted rice & chilli sauce
  • Salmon Zap $12.00
    • Cured Salmon w dill, Thai basil, chilli flakes, dried shallots & green chilli sauce
  • Ab Pla $14.00
    • Grilled banana leaf parcel stuffed w market fish, lesser galangal & Thai herbs
  • Pad Pak $14.00
    • Spicy stir fry of straw mushroom, seasonal greens, hard tofu, garlic & chilli
  • Kor Chai $12.00
    • Stewed seasonal vegetables & pickled mustard greens w garlic, chilli & shiitake sauce
  • Nahm Prik Ong $17.00
    • Wok tossed pork mince relish with Lanna chilli paste, tomatoes, grilled & chilled vegetables & crackling
  • Breads and chips $7.00
    • A selection of breads baked with a smoked papika and jalapeno oil served with a roasted garlic and lemon hummus
  • Chilli nachos $10.00
    • Homemade nachos covered in beef chilli and melted cheese
  • Cheese and tomato with grilled corn and homemade salsa $8.00
  • Cheesy jalapeno bites $6.00
    • Crispy cheese and jalapeno balls served with sour cream dip
  • 1/2 kilo chicken wings $10.00
    • Grilled wings smothered in joe's own honey smoked chipotle BBQ sauce
  • Slow roasted pulled pork and BBQ $8.50
  • Crispy cajun wedges (V) $6.00
    • Crispy wedges lightly seasoned with cajun spice and served with a sour cream dip
  • Nachos and dip(V) $5.00
    • Homemade nachos served with a homemade salsa
  • Eggs on Toasted $5.20
    • Two eggs any style (poached, fry, scambled)and two toasted (white bread or brown bread)
  • Fish and Chips $9.90
    • Sew with tartar sauce and tomato sauce
  • French Toasted $10.90
    • Serve with toasted bread, grill banana, bacon, maple syrup.
  • Toasted Bagel $10.90
    • Choic of bacon or smoked salmon, with avocado, poached egg. cream cheese
  • Bacon and Eggs $7.90
    • Two eggs any style, and two slice bacon, and grill tomato, two toasted white or brown bread
  • -Choic of 5 salad
    • Lettuce, Tomato,Cucumber, Carrot, Cheese, Onion, Beetroot, Pineapple, Avocado
  • Eggs Benedict $10.90
    • Choic of bocon or smokod salmon, with two poached oggs, spinach, toasted onglish muffin, hollandoiso sauce
  • Pancake $10.90
    • Serve with two slice of bacon, grill banana, maple syrup,
  • -Salmon $17.00
  • Eggs benedict
    • 2 poached eggs on bagel with spinach
  • Big break fast $17.00
    • Bacon, eggs tomato, mushroom sausages, fried potato & toast
  • Vege omelette $14.00
    • 3 egg omelette-vege & feta & cheddar served on toast
  • French toast $15.00
    • With fried banana bacon & maple syrup
  • -Bacon $15.00
  • 9 fish / 6 sausages / 8 mussels / chips $28.00
  • 2 fish / 2 sausages / chips $6.00
  • 6 fish / 4 crab sticks / 6 mussels / chips $20.00
  • 4 fish / 3 Crab sticks / 8 potatoes / chips $15.00
  • 2 fish / 4 potatoes / chips $6.00
  • 2 fish / 6 mussels / chips $8.00
  • 8 fish / 4 sausages / 8 potatoes / chips $24.00
  • 3 fish / 4 mussels / 4 potatoes / chips $10.00
  • 12” $15.00
  • GARLIC AIOLI $1.00
  • 18” $31.50
  • TOMATO $0.50
  • 12” $15.00
  • Salmon
    • Smoked salmon, capers, spinach, feta and Mozzarella cheese
  • AIOLI $1.00
  • 12” $15.00
  • Potato Top $3.20
  • Sausage Roll $1.00
  • Steak & Mushroom Pie / Chicken Pies / Pork Pastry $3.00
  • Quinche $3.50
  • Mince Savoury $1.00 ea / 1/2 Dozen $5.50
  • Bacon & Cheese Twist $1.50
  • Bacon & Egg Roll / Bacon & Egg Pies / Hot Dog Roll $3.60
  • Mince Pies / Mince & Cheese Pies / Steak Pies / Steak & Cheese Pies $3.00
  • Lacha Parantha ( Stuffed with Butter) $3.99
  • KING PRAWN MASALA $15.00
    • Prawns cooked with onions, capsicum, herbs, and spices
  • Kid’s Butter Chicken & Rice $9.99
  • Nuggets & Chips (chicken) $6.99
  • SEEKH KEBAB $13.99
    • Lamb mince rolled onto a skewer & roasted in a Tandoor. Served with dip
  • VEGETABLE SAMOSA ( 2 pieces) $5.99
    • Pastry stuffed with spicy potatoes and peas
  • ALOO GOBI $13.99
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with mild spices
  • Potato Wedges $4.99
The Elephant Wrestler

The Elephant Wrestler

location

Address

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094898030

clock

Opened hours

11 AM to 1 AM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , European , International , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Live Music ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Live Sports Screening ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Gastro Pub

Location
138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand