The Cove in Northland Menu

BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Full butter croissant $4.60
    • served warm with local preserves
  • Pain au chocolat $5.20
    • served warm
  • Toasted bagel $10.50
    • w/ local hot smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese
  • Home made muesli $6.50
    • w/ fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Toasted brioche $9.50
    • w/ stewed fruit compote, lemon curd and mascarpone
  • Mediterranean bruschetta $14.00
    • toasted five grain, grilled seasonal vegetables, tomatoes and basil pesto
  • Free range eggs on toast $10.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried w/ toasted, buttered ciabatta
  • Mushroom, feta and her omelette $15.50
    • portobello duxelle, danish feta, chives and parsley
  • Eggs benedict w/ hollandaise $13.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs benedict w/ bacon $18.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs benedict w/ salmon $18.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Creamed mushrooms $14.00
    • on toasted five grain w/ spinach and blue cheese w/ calves liver and bacon
  • Spiced eggs $14.50
    • scrambled with dukkah, kaitaia fire and rocket, on toasted turkish bread
  • Sausage and beans $18.50
    • cassoulet of white beans, bacon hock and tomato with hand made sausage, fried egg and toast
  • Sides $5.00
    • highgate farm saucisse, local hot smoked salmon (50g), cassoulet, crispy bacon, hash brown (2), eggs (poached, scrambled or fried)
ENTREE ENTREE
  • Artisan breads $10.50
    • w/ olive tapenade, feta and sundried tomato pesto
  • Aromatic spiced crispy squid $12.00
    • w/ citrus aioli
  • Tasting plate $16.50
    • an ever changing trio of tapas
  • Seafood chowder $15.50
    • w/ toasted turkish bread
  • Grilled beef salad $18.00/$25.00
    • asian slaw, roasted cashews, crisp shallots and coriander w/ a chilli, sesame and lime dressing
  • Rilettes $16.50
    • pulled rabbit and pork terrine, with pickles and crostini
  • North african chicken $18.00/$25.00
    • fragrant roasted thigh meat, beetroot falafels, goats cherve, tomato and almond vinaigrette
  • Soup of the day $14.00
    • please refer to today's blackboard specials
MAIN MAIN
  • Fish and chips $22.50
    • tempura battered w/ crispy chips, salad and tartare sauce
  • Burgers and chips $19.50
    • lettuce, tomato, red onion & gherkin; beef w/ tomato relish/chicken w/ spiced sour cream/tempura fish w/ tartare sauce/falafel w/ romesco and minted yoghurt
  • Baked spinach & ricotta gnocchi $18.00/$25.00
    • portobello and procini mushroom ragout, semi-dried tomatoes, feta, broad beans and parmesan
  • Baked spinach & ricotta gnocchi w/ braised highgate farm lamb $22.00/$29.00
    • portobello and procini mushroom ragout, semi-dried tomatoes, feta, broad beans and parmesan
  • Highgate farm saucisse $22.50
    • handmade coarse sausages on colcannon mash with caramelised onion gravy
  • Angus pure beef $35.00
    • pan roasted fillet on a corn-beef and mustard hash with beetroot relish, onion tempura and black pepper jus
  • Twice cooked duck leg $34.00
    • cassoulet of bacon hock, smoked sausage, white beans and tomato w/ wilted greens and red wine sauce
  • Twice cooked pork belly $18.00/$31.00
    • curried cauliflower veloute, vegetable pickle and crab and pork wontons
  • Cajun spiced yellow fin tuna $35.00
    • on a citrus risotto cake with bisque cream sauce and a fresh corn and prawn salsa
  • Fish of the day n/a
    • please refer to today's blackboard specials
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Margherita $21.50
    • mozzarella, goats cheese, fresh tomato, basil pesto and parmesan
  • Cantina $25.00
    • spiced chicken, corn tortillas, jalapeno's, lime, coriander, avocado and sour cream
  • Costa brava $25.00
    • chorizo, shrimp, feta, sundried tomato, potatoes, chilli and aioli
  • The cove $24.00
    • mushroom, bacon, roasted garlic potatoes, chives and aioli
  • Brooklyn $25.00
    • smoked salmon, red onion, capers, preserved lemon, artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese and dill
  • Marrakesh $25.00
    • lamb meatballs, moroccan sweet and sour sauce, roasted red pepper, olives, blue cheese and baba ganoush
  • The pig out $25.00
    • pork belly, ham, bacon, chorizo, caramelised onion, apple roasted kumara and smoked chipotle sauce
SIDES SIDES
  • Crispy fries $7.00
    • aioli or spiced sour cream
  • Colcannon mash $7.00
  • Green beans $8.00
    • tossed in macadamia nuts and butter
  • Warm grilled vegetable stew $8.50
    • balsamic vinegar dressing
  • Caesar salad $7.00
    • cos, parmesan, polenta croutons and anchovy mayonnaise
KIDS KIDS
  • Pizza margherita $12.50
  • Pizza ham & cheese $12.50
  • Hot dog & chips $7.50
  • Sausage & mash $9.50
  • Fish & chips $11.50
  • Burger & chips $12.50
KIDS- DESSERTS KIDS- DESSERTS
  • Fresh fruit salad $5.00
  • Ice cream sundae $5.00
    • chocolate or strawberry

Nearby Sample Menus

  • The Single BIG RIB Challenge $65.00
    • Two full racks of ribs,wedges & fries.
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie $9.90
    • Served with ice cream,whipped cream and topper with more chocolate sauce(contains nuts).
  • Warm Apple Pie $10.90
    • Warm apple pie with ice cream and whipped cream.
  • The Double Rib Deal $59.90
    • This is the real RIB SHACK experience! Two full racks of ribs on the board ready to go , served with fries.
  • Ribshack Donuts $9.90
    • Cinnamon donuts served with chocolate ice cream and topped with chocolate or caramel sauce.
  • Kids Fish & Fries $9.90
  • Ribs & Wings $18.90
  • Chicken Satay Burger $17.90
    • Coated chicken,lettuce, tomato with our famous satay sauce and served with fries.
  • Butter Naan $2.50
  • Peshwari Naan $4.00
  • Prawn Masala $15.90
    • Prawns cooked in onion masala and coconut cream
  • Basmati Rice $3.00
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab
  • All mains served with basmati rice - All curries mild, medium or hot
  • Channa Bhatura $9.50
    • Combination of spicy chickpeas and fried bread (made of white flour)
  • - 8 pieces $15.00
  • Mini Hot Dog $1.50
  • Steak & Egg $15.90
  • Chicken Delight $21.90
    • Crumbed breast served with your choice of the potato of the day or fries
  • Homemade Mushroom Sauce $4.00
  • Egg $13.50
  • All steak dishes are served with fresh salad & your choice of potato of the day or fries
  • All Burgers are served with fries
  • Mushroom Sauce (bowl) $5.50
  • Salad of the Week $12.00
  • Chia Pudding $6.00
  • Almond Croissant $6.50
  • Ham & Swiss Cheese Salad Sandwich $6.50
  • Huevos Rancherous w Tomatillos Salsa $16.00
    • Tex Mex beans & egg on tortilla
  • Breakfast Ciabatta $10.00
  • Bagel
  • Ham & Cheese Croissant $8.50
  • Apple & Blueberry Pie $17.00
    • Caramelised apples & poached blueberries. Wrapped in filo pastry & baked crisp. Served warm with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Ceviche $22.00
    • Today's white fish quickly marinated in lemon juice. Tossed in a lightly spiced coconut cream with capsicum, spring onion & a hint of fire
  • Pork Belly $22.00
    • Free range. A slice of slow cooked pork belly grilled. With peppered strawberry & apple salad and balsamic glaze
  • Steak Tartare $24.00
    • Aged beef fillet finely chopped mixed with capers, parsley, garlic, olive oil. Served in its birthday suit topped with a free range egg yolk. With fresh radish & pickles and toasted focaccia
  • Northland Fresh Fish $44.00
    • From the long-line. Grilled. Served with NZ whitebait in a champagne & lemon butter sauce with capers & tomatoes
  • Fool On Top! $17.00
    • Poached blueberries & fresh muddled strawberries with vanilla bean ice cream. Topped with raspberry fool drizzled with black raspberry liqueur. Finished with toasted almonds
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse $17.00
    • Served in a brandy snap basket. On the side a demitasse of freshly grilled pineapple drizzled with maple syrup & dark rum
  • Free Range Chicken Livers $22.00
    • Sautéed and finished with tamarillo chutney & red vermouth. Served on grilled focaccia
  • Beef Masala $13.90
    • Creamy onion and tomato based beef gravy
  • Subz Kebeb $5.00
    • Mixture of cottage cheese, potato, onions, coriander crumbed and deep fried served with mint dressing, four pieces per serving
  • Full $20.00
  • Lamb Do Pyaza $13.90
    • Boneless lamb pieces prepared traditionally in special spices & herbs
  • Chicken Korma $13.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavour
  • Beef Chettinad $13.90
    • Black pepper, garlic, ginger and herbs based beef curry
  • Garlic Tikka $11.00
    • Boneless chicken cubes marinated with yogurt, garlic, white pepper, aromatic Indian herb and cooked in the tandoor, served with green cabbage and mint dressing, four pieces per serving
  • Onion Bhaji $4.50
    • Slices of onion, coated with chick pea batter, deep fried and served with tamarind dressing
  • Fresh Battered Fish $23.00
    • Served with our own homemade Tartare Sauce - 1/2 Portion $16.50
  • Lime & Chilli Calamari $10.50 E / $20.50 M
    • Served with small salad & aioli
  • Salmon Fillet $26.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon Fillet with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Kokoda $10.50
    • Clints Marinated Raw Fish, Kiwi Style in Coconut Cream
  • Smoked Fish Dip $10.50
    • Served with toasted tortilla
  • Ham Steaks $19.00
    • 2 Ham Steaks with Grilled Sweet Pineapple Rings
  • Lamb Shank $25.00
    • Slow Roasted Lamb Shank served with creamy mash & gravy
  • Sticky Chicken Wings $12.00 E / $22.00 M
    • Basted in Jason’s secret marinade, served with Jasmine Rice
  • Or, Chicken, Beef Or Pork $22.50
  • Stir 11. Lamb Chili & Pepper Corn $27.50
    • Stir fried sliced lamb with curry paste & seasonal vegetables
  • AP1 Pork spring Roll (4 pieces) $9.50
    • Stir fried minced pork, vermicelli and Thai herbs rolled in rice pastry
  • AP9 Chicken Wings (3 pieces) $9.50
    • Deep fried marinated chicken with our special Thai herbs and spices
  • Soup 2 Tom Kha
    • Lightly spicy soup flavored with coconut cream, mushrooms, onion, galangal & lemongrass
  • Curry 2. Red Curry
    • Red curry paste with coconut cream, vegetables & bamboo shoots
  • Curry 3. Penang Curry
    • Thick, creamy with capsicum, courgette, carrot & peanut crunch
  • Vegetarian, Tofu $22.50
  • Desserts Available, Sundae´s, Pizza Desserts, Puddings, Coffe, Tea, Ice Chocolate, Ice Coffee
  • Daily Specials on the Black Board: See Bar for Dietary Requests
  • Steak Meal Rump 250gsm, Mushroom or Garlic Sauce. $28.00
    • 2 Eggs, 2 Onion Rings, Cross Cut Fries & Salad.
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $7.50
  • Reef & Beef . Rump Steak 250gsm , Warm Garlic Sauce. $30.00
    • Scallop, Mussel, Prawns, Cross Cut Fries & Salad
  • Garlic Bread $7.00
  • Fettuccine Creamy Garlic Prawns $18.00
  • Shrimp Cocktail $10.00
  • Fries $6.00
    • A plate of crispy beer battered fries with sauce & aioli.
  • Big Fat Greek Burger $16.50
    • Lamb and Feta patty, on a bed of lettuce, tomato and onion topped with tzatziki dressing and cucumber..
  • Chicken $5.50
  • Wildside Sampler Platter $52.00
    • A selection of 10 mini burgers from our menu.... 3 beef, 3 lamb and 4 chicken, served with fries. Great for a group!
  • Garlic Bread (4 wedges) $5.00
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger $16.50
    • Lusdous lamb patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion and bean sprouts with our own creamy garlic yoghurt dressing.
  • Fish & Chips $8.00
    • Classic fish & chips
  • Steak 'n' Shroom Burger $17.90
    • A mushroom lovers dream .. loaded with fresh creamy garlic mushrooms, caramelized onions and salad, all layered on a grilled steak..... Yum!
  • The big breakfast N/A
    • eggs, sausage, bacon, grilled tomato
  • Bacon Burger $15.50
    • with lettuce, tomato, salad, aioli & chips
  • Egg benedict with smoked salmon/bacon/mushrooms, spinach N/A
  • Churchills Chicken Burger N/A
    • lettuce, tomato, salad, aioli & chips
  • Eggs on toast $12.80
    • poached, scrambled, fried
  • Pancakes with whipped cream & maple syrup $9.50
  • Pancake layered with banana & topped with bacon or berries N/A
  • Bacon & egg on toast $9.50
  • Only Seafood x6 $15.00 / x12 $29.50
    • topped with wasabi, pickled ginger and soy
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
  • Selection of new zealand cheeses, falwasser crackers, grapes & quince paste $18.50
  • Yellow Fin Tuna E $17.50 / M$30.50
    • seared with sesame seeds & served chilled with pickled cucumber and ponsu sauce
  • Salmon Fillet $31.50
    • filled with oysters, oven baked and served with a sauce provencale marinated, baked and served with teriyaki sauce
  • King Prawns E $19.00 / M$31.50
    • shelled and sauteed with a chilli, garlic and Chinese parsley sauce
  • Sushi & Sashimi Platter E $17.50 / M$30.50
    • with dipping sauces
  • Chef's Special $POA
  • Bruschetta $16
    • tomato, Feta, fresh basil, red onion with a balsamic drizzle  or add salmon for $4.00
  • Sally’s Super Special $25
    • Our very popular crispy beer battered fish, chips, salad and home made tartare
  • Chicken Breast $30
    • parmesan chicken breast pan seared with a sage lemon reduction, on herb potato cake and fresh salad
  • Pan seared scallops $19 / $34
    • served on a bed of fresh leaves with crispy chorizo chips and kumara shavings
  • Pacific Oysters from Orongo Bay 6 / 12 - Natural $22 / $39
    • with balsamic and lemon
  • Sally’s Famous Seafood Chowder $15
    • thick and creamy with mussels, shrimps and fish
  • Asian Soy and sesame Salad $9.50
  • Basil Pesto Pasta $25
    • With Pumpkin, courgette and toasted pumupkin seeds
  • We believe in dining together and trying multiple flavours. Mix and mingle and most of all...enjoy.
  • Kids popcorn Chicken & Chips $10.00
    • Crispy chicken bites
  • Firecracker Seared Broccoli $12.00
    • Sliced toasted almonds, charred corn, chili drizzle (V)(GF)
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Mozzarella cheese, tomato and fresh handpicked basil from our garden (V)
  • 12 for $20
  • 6 wings for $10
  • Freehouse Lettuce Wraps $18.00
    • With fresh carrots and cucumber, charred corn and your choice of steak, Creole chicken, or veggie (GF)
  • Duck Fat Roast Potatoes $12.00
    • with shaved parmesan and aioli (GF)
  • BLACK & WHITE SESAME SEED TUNA (g/f) $25.00
    • Seared tuna (medium/rare), seaweed salad, diced tomato & cucumber, rocket greens with an Asian dressing
  • FRESH BEER BATTERED FISH 'N CHIPS $22.00
    • White flesh Dory, rustic fries, tartare sauce, lemon & salad garnish. Beer match: Macs Three Wolves / Wine match: King Series Sav Blanc
  • CAPRESE SALAD (g/f) $18.00
    • Heirloom tomatoes layered with buffalo mozzarella cheese, baby basil leaves drizzled with white truffle oil
  • LEMON PEPPER SQUID (g/f) Sml: $16 / Lge: $23
    • Rocket, spiced pineapple salsa, roasted garlic aioli. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Kings Series Chardonnay
  • CRAB & MUSSELL FRITTERS (3 pieces) $18.00
    • With mesclun & orange salad and herb mayo. Beer match: Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider / Wine match: Yealand's Sauvignon Blanc
  • FRESH CATCH FISH BURGER $23.00
    • Today's fish lightly crumbed with panko, coconut & lime. Artisan bun, seaweed, miso mayo & rustic fries. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc
  • LAMB BURGER $22.00
    • Marinated Lamb rump, tzatziki sauce, tomato, rocket, artisan bun & a side of rustic fries. Beer match: Emersons Bookbinder / Wine match: Lake Challice Pinot Noir
  • THAI CHICKEN SALAD $22.00
    • Chicken thigh strips, house made Thai sauce, crispy noodles, tomato, cucumber, mint & coriander, snow pea shoots, crispy shallots
The Cove

The Cove

location

Address

910 Cove Road, Waipu, Waipu, Northland, 0582, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094320234

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
910 Cove Road, Waipu, Waipu, Northland, 0582, New Zealand