Amphora Cafe Bar in Bay of Plenty Menu

MENU - TO START MENU - TO START
  • Cob Loaf $13.00
    • Served warm with olive & balsamic dip and roasted garlic butter
  • Soup $14.00
    • Seafood chowder accompanied by fresh crusty bread
  • Ravioli $16.50
    • Walnut, ricotta & spinach filled pasta with a warm capsicum puree
  • Chicken Livers $16.50
    • With Mushrooms and bacon, flamed in marsala wine sauce
  • Camembert $16.50
    • Crumbed and sahllow -fried ; with palm sauce, salad and latticed crsips
  • Calamari $16.50
    • Amphora classic : tender, grilled squid rings served with our garlic aioli
  • Mussels $16.50
    • NZ Green - lipped mussels, steamed in white wine and sweet chilli tomato sauce
  • Kings Prawns $18.00
    • Sauteed in white wine and garlic butter , served with petite salad
  • Scallops $18.00
    • Poached in lime, Cream and chilli sauce, served with salad
  • Bouillabaisse $18.00
    • Seafood selection in a lightly -spiced tomato broth
TO FOLLOW - SALAD TO FOLLOW - SALAD
  • Chicken Salad $24.00
    • Grilled Chicken breast wit avocado, sun- dried tomato, feta, red onion, and yoghurt dressing.
  • Beef Salad $25.00
    • Sauteed beef fillet strips with tomatoes, onions, cubed potatoes, salad grees,and teriyaki dressing
  • Prawn salad $25.50
    • Prawns grilled with garlic and a touch of chilli, on a garden salad with brie cheese and tomato concasse.
  • Amphora Salad $18.00
    • Roasted root vegetables with walnuts ,feta,dukkah,tomato and red onion, with a red pepper dressing.
  • Available gluten free- please ask wait staff N/A
PASTA PASTA
  • Pasta N/A
    • Served with Freshly parmesan cheese(except seafood)
  • Carbonara $25.00
    • Bacon, Onion, garlic, and fresh herbs in a white wine cream sauce incorporated with spaghetti
  • Chicken Fettucine $25.00
    • Chicken pieces with onions, mushrooms, capsicum, and tomato cream sauce
  • Gamberetti $26.00
    • Prawns and Chorizo in garlic cream sauce married with linguine
  • Puttanesca $24.00
    • Spaghetti stirred through with a Napolletna sauce, featuring anchovies,olives, capers and garlic
  • Salmon Penne $26.00
    • Tubes of pasta and smoked salmon, with capers,
  • Fettucine Verdura $24.00
    • Broccoli, Zucchini, Feta, Olives and Capsicum with basil Napoletanasauce
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Calamari $29.00
    • Amophora classic: tender, grilled Squid rings served with our garlic aioli
  • Mussels $29.00
    • NZ Green - lipped mussels, steamed in white wine and sweet chilli tomato sauce
  • Scallops $34.00
    • Poached in lime, Cream and chilli sauce, served with salad
  • King Prawns $34.00
    • Sauteed in white wine and garlic butter, served with salad
  • Boulliabaisse $34.00
    • Seafood selection in a lightly -spiced tomato broth
  • Salmon $33.00
    • Cajun - spiced , pan - seared, and grilled salmon fillet with avocado salsa.
  • Fish of the day N/A
    • As advised by our specials Blackboard
  • Meat N/A
    • served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  • Chicken Marsala $29.50
    • Chicken breast medallions with a mushroom & marsala cream sauce
  • Sapnish Chicken $29.50
    • Chicken breast with spinach abd brie cheese, and lemon, herb
  • Chicken Avocado $29.50
    • Chicken breast with vine tomatoes, crispy pancetta, and a warmed avocado salso
  • Lamb shanks $32.5/ $22.5
    • Slow-braised shanks with potato mash, minted gravy and vegetables
  • Pork Belly $33.00
    • Marinated and braised, served on truffle mash, with pork crackle and jus
  • Pepper Steak $34.00
    • Scotch fillet with a classsic green, peppercorn and cream sauce.
  • Pomodoro $34.00
    • Scotch fillet with sauteed onions, italian tomatoes, and a hint of chilli.
  • Rosso $34.00
    • Scotch fillet with a mushroom, baccon, onion, and red wine reduction
  • Duck Leg Confit $34.00
    • Tender leg on a herbed potato with wilted bok choy and star anise & orange glaze
SIDES SIDES
  • Olives $5.50
    • A bowl of house- marinated favourites
  • Potatoes $5.50
    • Roasted (other options available)
  • Seasonal Vegetables $5.50
    • Accompanied by our aioli
  • Garden Salad $5.50
    • With honey mustard dressing
  • Fries $5.50
    • With house -made aioli
  • Fries $5.50
    • Available gluten free- please ask wait staff

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Creamy Thai Soup $6.50
    • With coconut milk & vegetables
  • Stir Fried Chilli Paste with Vegetables $15.50
  • Stir Fried Cashew Nuts with Seasonal Vegetables $16.50
  • Roasted Duck Curry $19.00
    • With bamboo shoots, tomato, pineapple and
  • Tom Yum $7.50
    • Famous thai spicy soup with healthy herbs and mushrooms
  • Panang (Thick Red Curry) $15.50
    • With coconut milk, pumpkin and crushed peanuts
  • Yellow Curry $15.50
    • With thai spices, potato, onion and seasonal vegetables
  • All mains are served with Rice
  • Garden Salad $7
  • Garlic Bread $6.5
    • Confit garlic to spread over toasted ciabatta
  • Caesar & The Duck $24
    • Roasted duck leg & a classic Caesar; polenta croutons, creamy dressing, bacon, egg & anchovies
  • Pork Cheeks $29
    • Braised pork cheeks with Italian port, honey, gourmet potatoes & apple with saffron barley
  • Angus Eye Fillet $34.5
    • 200g prime eye fillet, red wine jus, potato skins & saffron mash with a Portobello puree
  • Fish of the Day POA
    • Chef’s inspiration of the day
  • Pork & Apples $24
    • Pork belly, sliced apples & honey chilli sauce
  • Seafood $26
    • Prawns, soft shell crab, home smoked salmon, squid & capers.
  • Carpaccio di Bresaola $14.50
    • Dried salted beef carpaccio with rucola and parmesan cheese with a splash of olive oil
  • Additional toppings primo $5.00
    • Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
  • Extras $7.00
    • Green salad, Roasted vegetables, Roasted potatoes, Polenta, Buffalo mozzarella
  • Caprese $12.50
    • Sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and Italian balsamic. (v)
  • Gnocchi $22.50
    • Homemade potato and parmesan gnocchi tossed in garlic red peppers and roasted tomato sauce topped with parmesan cheese and basil pesto. (v) (Children’s portions available 13 and under) >>
  • Pollo Alla Parmigiana $29.50
    • Crumbed chicken breast, wood fired oven roasted topped with Napoletana sauce and mozzarella served on bed wood fired oven roasted vegetables, polenta, porcini and basil pesto
  • Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
    • Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Puttanesca $22.50
    • Roasted chicken, capers, anchovies, capsicum, olives, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Herb crusted NZ lamb rack $35.00
  • Meat temperatures: -Blue: Sealed, very red in the centre. room temperature. -Rare: Red in the centre. lukewarm temperature -Medium-rare: Pinkish-red in the centre. warm temperature. -Medium: Pink in the centre. Hot temperature. -Medium-well: Very little pink in the centre. Hot temperature -Well done: No pink, brown in the centre. Hot temperature
  • Desserts $6.50
    • Banana split; chocolate walnut brownie (with vanilla ice cream)
  • Dough boys $18.90
    • Pocketed tomatoes and cheese
  • Rocket salad $11.50
    • With blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing
  • Periperi chicken burger $22.50
    • With smoked bacon, lettuce, guacamole, confit mushrooms and roasted peppers
  • Creamy blue cheese gnocchi
    • With grana padana
  • Periperi chicken $22.00
    • With tomato, peppers, red onions and aioli
  • Paprika beer battered fish,peanut, and honey slaw,jalapeno tartare sauce on a brioche bun served with fies and aioli(GFP) $25.00
  • Dahl fritters,masala sauce and cucumber and coconut yoghurt salad.(V,GF) $13.00
  • Crumbled fish,crispy chips,carrots sticks and tomato sauce. $10.50
  • Kids,selection of 2 scoops(from the sorbet options available) $8.00
  • Trio of sorbet,selection of mango,berries and lemon $15.00
  • 200g.Scotch fillet,wild mushroom,baby spinach,marinated feta,crispy polenta and chimichurri.(GF) $31.00
  • Master stock pork belly and pineapple salsa.(GF) $15.00
  • Raw hazelnut and chocolate cheese cake,raspberry coulis and whipped coconut cream(V,GF) $15.00
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Loaded Wedges (Large) $18.90
    • Seasoned wedges with crispy smoked bacon, melted cheese & sour cream.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $23.90
    • South Island Salmon, garden fresh seasonal vegetables with a white wine (Wither Hills) sauce.
  • Beef & Guiness Casserole $23.90
    • Prime NZ Beef braised in Guinness, vegetables, onions bound in a rich beef gravy served with mashed potatoes & toasted bread.
  • Granny Malone’s Bread & butter Pudding $9.90
    • Traditional Bread & Butter pudding layered with sultanas & Blueberries. Topped with whipped cream.
  • Chicken Nuggets $9.90
    • With golden fries & sauce.
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake $9.90
    • Chocolate cake with warm fudge sauce & whipped cream.
  • Hennessy’s Irish Stew $24.90
    • Traditional Irish Stew with tender NZ lamb & vegetables. Served with creamy mashed potatoes & toasted bread.
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $22.90
    • Tender Chicken breast on toasted Focaccia bread with cranberry & aioli sauce, salad, creamy brie cheese & avocado. Served with fries.
  • DESSERT Cheesecake/Mousse $3.50/ each
  • COFFEE -Real bean Espresso $3.50/cup
  • -Small Kiwi $12.00
  • -Half $10.00
  • -Large Kiwi $26.00
  • LAMB SHANKS
    • served with mashed potato, peas and gravy
  • LAMB
  • -Med Kiwi $13.00
  • Eggs $2.50
  • Grazing Time $18.50
    • Crispy bacon, hashbrown, tomato, sausage + eggs to your liking
  • Salmon Salad Greek Style* $15.50
    • Smoked salmon with feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes + mesclun bound with a zested caper + chive dressing
  • Pancakes $14.50
    • Light + fluffy served with berry compote, lashings of cream + a swirl of maple syrup
  • Zest Muesli* $7.50
    • Dried fruit, coconut, seeds + nuts tossed with honey + smothered with yoghurt
  • Zest Benedict* $16.50
    • Fat toast, bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, cracked pepper
  • Thai Chicken Salad $15.50
    • Tender chicken saute in a spicy honey, ginger thai sauce, tossed with crispy noodles, roasted cashews + salad greens.
  • Seafood Chowder* $12.50
    • Full of chunky seafood, enriched with cream + fresh herbs
  • Vegetarian Dish $28.00
    • Please ask about today’s special
  • 2 x $25.00
  • Chicken Saltimbocca $30.00
    • Prosciutto, sage, white wine cream, herb potatoes, green beans
  • Fresh fish, cress & lime hollandaise
  • Beer battered fries, garlic sauteed potatoes or chilled potato salad PLUS the option of
  • Bruschetta x 2 $14.00
    • Toasted ciabatta, tomato, shaved parmesan, fresh basil, olive oil
  • Heat retaining volcanic rock sears in all the juices & nutrients for a tastier healthier meal option.
  • Kapiti Cheese Platter $15.00
    • Kikorangi blue, creamy brie, aged cheddar, dried fruit, nuts, crackers
  • Gaeng Dang
    • Red curry with roast duck, chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian & cashew nut option with, coconut milk and vegetables.
  • Served on a sizzling hot plate.
  • F4 Seafood $24.60
  • V4 Vegetable - Pak $11.40
  • B5 Chicken - Gai $12.40
  • C11 Prawn $30.60
  • C17 Squid $27.50
  • Tod Mun (Gluten Free)
    • Deep fried Thai style cakes, fish or chicken with chilli paste and herbs.
  • Eye Fillet g/f $38.00
    • With Smashed potato, steamed vegetable ribbons, mustard, horseradish hollandaise and Jus
  • Pumpkin Tortellini gf v $26.00
    • Carrot olive oil fondant, pickled butternut
  • Sirloin $35.00
    • With Smashed potato, steamed vegetable ribbons, mustard, horseradish hollandaise and Jus
  • Crayfish gf Market Price
    • Cooked mornay, thermidor, rockerfeller or steamed with butter
  • Pear Tart Tatin $16.00
    • with apple almond cake, eggnog espuma
  • 12 Hour Lamb $36.00
    • Tomato fondant, kumara gnocchi, pickled cucumber
  • Salt'n'Pepper Tofu $16
    • Sweetcorn, kaffir lime, pear brulee
  • Venison gf $36.00
    • Parsnip, parfait with liquorice and dark cherry sauces
  • Chicken & Avocado Burger $18.5
    • Grilled chicken breast with bacon, avo, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato & aioli served with fries
  • The Lincoln Wedges $13
    • Potato wedges with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Toasted Muesli $12
    • With yoghurt & fresh fruit
  • Smoked Chicken, Haloumi & Tomato Salad $18
    • Sprinkled with cracked pepper, basil, lemon olive oil dressing
  • Fish of the Day $20
    • Fresh Pan-fried or Beer battered fish, fries & salad served with housemade tartare sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $18
    • With smoked salmon, ham or bacon on toasted ciabatta, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
  • Fisherman's Breakfast $20
    • Grilled Scallops, Prawns & Bacon with hollandaise sauce served with toasted Ciabatta
  • Steak Sandwich $18.5
    • Sirloin steak with caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce and aioli on ciabatta served with fries
  • BLT $14.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato served on toasted Vienna drizzled with Aioli and served with a side of chips
  • Finding Nemo $16.00
    • Crumbed Hoki fillets, egg, salad, tomato & Tartare sauce
  • National Treasure $11/$14.90
    • Marinated chicken, onions, chopped cashews, cheese and aioli sauce
  • The Works Burger $18.00
    • Gourmet Beef Pattie, bacon, egg, onions, salad, tomato & chilli aioli
  • Daniel Carter Burger $7.00
    • Mini Beef & Cheese burger with fries, tomato sauce, small juice
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
    • Prime succulent quality steak lightly seasoned with cracked peppercorns and cooked to your liking with creamy mashed potato, mesculan salad, caramelized onion, red wine and rosemary jus'
  • Chicken Run $16.00
    • Cajun chicken, cheese, salad & cranberry sauce
  • Pancake Stack $14.00
    • Served with bacon, berries,& drizzled with balsamic reduction
  • Free range eggs & toast with feta, swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown $15.5
  • Free range eggs & toast with bacon, sausage, black pudding, smoked salmon $16.5
  • Porridge banana & caramel walnuts $13.5
  • Seasonal fruit with vanilla yoghurt $14.0
  • Crumbed chicken burger - with avocado and chipotle mayo $17.0
  • Warm lentil & parsnip salad - with avocado & pommegranate dressing $17.5
  • Devilled kidneys & bacon $15.5
  • Spanish eggs - chorizo, potato, tomato, spinach & baked eggs $17.0
Amphora Cafe Bar

Amphora Cafe Bar

location

Address

43 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand

phone

Phone

075781616

clock

Opened hours

5:30 PM to 12 Midnight
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Italian , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Seafood , Vietnamese

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  BYO ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bankcard ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
43 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand