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

  • Chicken and Cashew on Turkish N/A
  • Berry Frangipani Tartlets N/A
  • Pork Belly Roasted Pork Belly served with Braised Red Cabbage and Pumpkin Dumplings. Accompanied with a Cider Honey Sauce. N/A
  • Scotch Fillet Grilled Scotch Fillet Steak served with Gratin Potato, Baby Vegetables and a Red Wine Jus. N/A
  • Affogato Hot Espresso poured over a Scoop of Vanilla Ice-cream. N/A
  • Duo of Pork Poached Pork Belly with Crackle and a Chilli Lime Salsa, Barbequed Pork Spare Ribs served with a Crisp Asian Slaw and Parsnip Crisps. N/A
  • Tropical Chicken on Turkish N/A
  • Cheesy Corn Chips N/A
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Portuguese Rolls
  • Feta $1.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Cheddar Cheese $1.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Egg $1.50
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Seafood, Prawns, Scallops, Terakihi fish fillet or Duck $17.50
  • Wedges, Bacon and Cheese with Sour Cream $12.50
  • Pad Ped Pork
    • A popular coconut milk based stir fry enhanced with pickled green pepper and galangal.
  • Money Bag $9.50
    • Minced chicken, sweet corn, peas and onion shaped into a money bag using wonton pastry. With sweet chilli sauce.
  • Pad Thai: Stir fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts and the chef’s special Pad Thai sauce.Crushed peanuts and chilli powder on the side.
  • Garlic Bread (4pcs.) $5.60
  • Cashew Nut
    • Stir fried cashew nuts, baby corn, other veg and the chef’s home-made stir-fry sauce.
  • Thai Spring Roll (Vegetarian) $9.50
    • Deep fried spring roll pastry filled with bean thread vermicelli, cabbage, carrot and dried mushrooms. With sweet chilli sauce.
  • Tiramisù $12.50
    • Doesn’t get any more traditional than this
  • Add prosciutto $4.00
  • Filetto di manzo – Eye Fillet Steak $17.50/100g
    • The classic “Florence’s” steak, cooked as you like and served with roasted potato, mixed roasted vegetables and your choice of Creamy Mushroom Sauce or pepper Sauce
  • Bruschetta (brew-sket-ta) – Bruschetta selection $16.50
    • Tomato, salsa verde, chicken liver pate’ and Tapenade
  • Pappardelle Col ragu di Cinghiale – Wild Boar Pappardelle $23.50
    • Meltingly tender wild boar, stewed in rich tomato and red wine sauce. Like mama used to make
  • Spaghetti al profumo di mare –Pasta with fresh mussels, and anchovies $24.50
    • Transport yourself to the shores of the Adriatic Sea with this pasta dish brimming with fresh mussels and anchovies, fresh tomato base and Italian capers plus a selection of fresh seafood that changes every day
  • Porchetta –pork belly, porchetta style $33.50
    • Roasted pork belly served with braised potatoes and topped with an agro dolce sauce (sweet and sour). A Tuscan delight, from Maremma Region, anciently renowned for the massive presence of wild pigs
  • Scamone di agnello (Ah-nye-lo) al forno – Oven roasted lamb rump $38.50
    • The rump is butterflied and then stuffed with prosciutto, baby spinach and Italian herbs and served with roasted potato and vegetables. Served Medium Rare, please advise for any change on the cooking time
  • Chilly Chicken $17.00
    • Battered boneless stir fried chicken cooked with diced onion, capsicum & garlic
  • Seekh Kebab (chicken/lamb) $10.00
    • Minced lamb with aromatic herbs cooked on iron stick
  • Karahi Chicken $17.00
    • Boneless chicken sauteed with cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked onion, tomato based gravy
  • Vegetable Spring Roll $6.00
    • Wheat, flour, pastry stuffed with cabbage, carrot onion, and potato
  • Vegetable Samosa $6.00
    • Deep fried triangular pastries filled with potatoes, green peas, and spices
  • Onion Bhaji $6.00
    • Julienne cut onions mixed with chickpeas flour batter and spices, fried till crispy
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $11.00
  • Fish Finger & Chips $11.00
  • Scotch Fillet $32.00
    • 300g scotch fillet with your choice of mushroom, pepper or bearnaise sauces served with a garden salad & fries
  • Mini Pizza $7.00
    • with fries
  • Toasted Cheese Sammy $7.00
    • with fries
  • Cookie's Pork Cordon Bleu $25.00
    • pieces of crumbed pork fillet panfried & oven baked with brie, baby spinach & plum sauce, served with salad & fries
  • Thai Chicken Curry $23.00
    • sauteed chicken pieces with mushrooms, onions, capsicum, coriander, coconut cream & lime on basmati rice
  • Garlic Prawns $17.00
    • 6 prawns with garlic, white wine and cream served with basmati rice & small salad
  • Beef Burger $15.50
    • 2 beef patties, egg, onions, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo with fries
  • Smoked Chicken Omelette $17.00
    • smoked chicken with cheese served with either salad or fries
  • Roast Meat Sandwich $12.00
    • roast meat, served with fried onion, gravy and chips
  • Kids Pasta Bolognese
  • Scotch Fillet 250gm $25.00
    • prime cut scotch served w/ salad & fries OR seasonal vegetables
  • Mountain Burger $16.00
    • 180 gm burger, w/ bacon, fried egg, cheese, beetroot relish, salad & chips
  • - ADD your favourite choice of sauce-mushroom OR garlic butter OR Peppercorn $3.00 each
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
    • served w/ wafers & your choice of topping
  • Mini Roast of the Day $15.00
    • plated & served w/ a selection of seasonal vegetables
  • Roast of the Day $22.00
    • served w/ tasty gravy & accompanied w/ seasonal vegetables
  • Sorbete de Mango y Maracuya $9.50
    • a refreshing smooth & velvety sorbet w/ lime passion fruit drizzle
  • Sabroso Tapas (platter for two) $25.50
    • taquitos, chipotle cream, escabeche de pescado, tequeños, guasacaca
  • Sopaipillas $9.50
    • crunchy fried puffed pastry triangles dusted w/ cinnamon sugar, served w/ chocolate, caramel or honey
  • Chipotle Calamares $14.50
    • tender crisp seasoned calamari, chipotle cream
  • Chimichanga
    • crispy fried creamy cheese filled filled flour tortilla, black beans, salsa, guasacaca, salad
  • Chili con Carne
    • signature black bean chili, guasacaca, warm corn chips, salad
  • Pollo y Chorizo $19.50
    • marinated chicken, chorizo, tortilla strips, leaf lettuce, black olives, red onion, roasted corn, lime garlic vinaigrette, special sauce
  • Tequeños $9.50
    • fried pastry wrapped farmers cheese bites, guasacaca
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
  • Sag Aloo $11.00
    • potatoes cooked in fresh spinach sauce
  • Vegetable fried rice $8.00
    • a perfect combination of rice, seasonal vegetable with a touch of soy sauce
  • Cheese and garlic naan $4.50
  • Googley Korma $16.00
    • boneless pieces of chicken and tangy flavoured lamb cooked in a herbs, spices & mixed nut sauce, real delight for cricket lovers
  • Keema Naan $4.00
    • naan filled with minced lamb
  • Madras $12.99
    • delicious medium hot chicken/lamb/beef curry prepared in coconut gravy and finishing in a South Indian style
  • Butter Prawn $14.99
    • peeled prawns cooked in mild creamy tomato gravy
  • Cheeseburger with Fries $12.00
  • Cheesy Mini Dogs with Fries & Tomato Sauce $12.00
  • Sum Yung Bul $18.00
    • Rare BBQ beef with mint, cherry tomatoes, coriander, roasted peanuts & namjim dressing
  • Sticky Pork Belly Soft Taco $10.00
    • With coleslaw & smashed crackling
  • Margaret $25.00
    • Cherry tomatoes, basil pesto & fresh mozzarella
  • Marinated Fresh Fish Soft Taco $10.00
    • With chili lime dressing
  • Chilli Chicken $16.00
    • Riding on a rough wagon of cheese, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream
  • The Butcher $25.00
    • Various yummy meat & BBQ sauce
  • Olives N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Veggie Delite N/A
  • Meatball N/A
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Flatbread N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Smoked chicken, cranberry & grilled brie $8.80
  • Fresh tomato, chutney & grilled cheese $8.80
  • Thai Chicken Salad $15.50
    • Chicken tenderloins coated in a sweet chilli sauce served with rice & dressed salad
  • Greek Salad $14.00
    • Tomato, feta, kalamata olives, lettuce, crutons & dressing
  • Kiwi Kumara $14.00
    • Kumera stuffed with bacon, cashewnuts & a hint of orange, topped with melted cheese & served with a side salad
  • CLAT $14.50
    • Smoked chicken, lettuce, avocado, tomato & aioli on a toasted bagel
  • Heavenly Pasta $16.50
    • Smoked chicken, bacon & sundried tomatoes in a creamy tomato sauce over penne pasta topped with shaved parmesan cheese
  • Bacon, chutney & grilled cheese $8.80
  • Mince on toast $15.00
    • Savoury Mince on toasted sourdough bread with a poached egg.
  • Bacon butty $9.00
    • Crispy streaky bacon and BBQ sauce on soft buttered bread.
  • Mushroom $3.00
  • Kransky sausage $4.00
  • Pancakes $14.50
    • Homemade buttermilk pancake with caramelised banana, berry compote, maple syrup and cream
  • Toast (GF) $2.00
  • -kids size $8.00
  • Toasted breads $7.50
    • Two slices of Flaveurs organic multigrain or ciabatta with condiments or VAGABONDS homemade banana bread (GF, DF) with coconut cream (DF).
  • Mustard jus
  • Salt and pepper calamari $14.00
    • With baby lettuce and garlic mayo
  • Lamb rump (220g)(GF) $35.00
    • Trussed with rosemary and garlic
  • Warm moroccan spiced chicken salad(GF)(HC) $14.00
    • With lemon aioli and crisp greens
  • Peppercorn jus
  • T-bone steak(350g)(GF) $35.00
  • Chefs creation Market price
    • Speciality of the day inspired by locally sourced fresh ingredients
  • Fries $5.00
  • Cajun spiced wedges, sour-cream and sweet chili $10.00
  • Smoked Salmon $26.00
    • with roquette, capers & goats curd
  • Hand-cut chips, with rosemary & lemon sea salt $9.00
  • Calamari salad, salad greens minted lime yogurt dressing $14.00
  • Coconut pandan panacotta, with black sticky rice pudding $13.00
  • Italiano $24.00
    • prosciutto, tomato, mozzerella, roque3e, parmesan
  • Blue Brassica $22.00
    • Cauli puree, brocollini, artichoke, blue cheese
  • Sea salt and rosemary flatbread $10.00
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