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

  • Cheese naan $3.50
  • Prawn masala (med-hot) $16.50
    • Succulent prawns cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers
  • Chicken biryani $13.00
    • Rice cooked with chicken, herbs and spices
  • Lamb nawabi (mild or med or hot) $14.00
    • Lamb sauteed with onions & tomatoes, cooked in cream & garnished with coconut
  • Paneer mattar (med) $12.00
    • Cottage cheese and fresh peas cooked together in onion based creamy gravy with herbs and spices
  • Chicken pakora $10.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces dipped in sliced chickpea flour and deep fried
  • Fries $3.00
  • Mango chicken (mild) $13.50
    • An exotic curry with tender boneless chicken pieces in a subtle mango sauce
  • Green Curry Tofu $14.50
    • Tofu and vegetables cooked in green curry paste and coconut cream
  • Tofu and Cashew Nuts $15.50
    • Stir fried tofu and mixed vegetables and topped with cashew nuts
  • Pad Kra Prao $14.50
    • Fresh chilli, garlic, basil and vegetables.
  • Yum Talay $15.50
    • Salad of mixed seafood with a mint and garlic dressing
  • Pad Nam Mun Hoy $14.50
    • Stir fried beef and vegetables with oyster sauce
  • Green Curry $14.50
    • Green curry paste cooked with coconut cream and vegetables
  • Tom Yum Vegetables $8.50
    • Hot and sour vegetables, lemongrass and coriander
  • Pad Priew Wan $14.50
    • Sweet and sour vegetables
  • All mains (except for noodle and fried rice dishes) are accompanied by a serving of Thai Hom-ma-li (Jasmine) rice.
  • Green Curry
    • A traditional green curry enhanced with bamboo shoot, peas and other vegetables.
  • Tom Yum
    • Hot & spicy soup with kaffir lime leaf, lemon grass, mushroom and tomato.
  • Lemon & Pepper Fish (Tarakihi) or Squid with Chips & Salad $16.50
  • or
  • Crushed peanuts and chilli powder on the side.
  • Prawn and Avocado Stack with Salad & Kumara chips $17.50
    • Aioli dressed prawns, red onion and avocado chunks layered between wonton wraps.
  • or
  • Dahl fritters ,early root vegetable masala sauce and a cucumber and coconut yoghurt salad(V,GF) $23.00
  • Master stock pork belly and pineapple salsa.(GF) $15.00
  • Crumbled fish,crispy chips,carrots sticks and tomato sauce. $10.50
  • 200g.Scotch fillet,wild mushroom,baby spinach,marinated feta,crispy polenta and chimichurri.(GF) $31.00
  • Scotch fillet sliced,srispy chips,carrot sticks and tomato sauce. $12.50
  • Trio of sorbet,selection of mango,berries and lemon $15.00
  • Raw hazelnut and chocolate cheese cake,raspberry coulis and whipped coconut cream(V,GF) $15.00
  • Kids doughnuts,ice cream and chocolate sauce. $8.00
  • Tomato $2.50
  • -BLAT $15.00
  • Chicken pappardelle $17.50
    • Fresh pappardelle, diced chicken, mushroom, bacon, garlic cream sauce
  • -Chicken and Brie $15.00
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • Poached eggs, toasted ciabatta, wilted spinach, streaky bacon or smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce
  • Smoked lamb Sliders (3) $18.00
    • Smoked lamb, beetroot, gruyere, cress
  • Crisp skin FOD $19.00
    • Skin on fish of the day, marinated fennel, apple, Spanish onion, cocktail tomato, orange, crème fraiche
  • Snapper sliders (3) $18.00
    • salad mix, watercress, aioli
  • “Picnic” breakfast $19.5
    • bacon, eggs, hash browns, kransky, Portobello mushroom, toast and tomato
  • Bacon $4.0
  • Fries with aioli $6.5
  • Eggs Benedict $18.5
    • with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach
  • Baked beans $4.0
  • Thai Laksa $21.0
    • served with jasmin rice and asian vegetables, with either chicken or prawns
  • Pancakes $15.5
    • with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Vegetarian lentil croquettes $18.5
    • served with focaccia bread and green salad
  • Wedges $3.50
  • $4.00 Kidz Special No3 $4.00
    • 4 chicken nuggets, $1 chips, dipping sauce
  • $6 Special $6.00
    • 2 fish, 2 sausages, chips or 3 fish, $1 chips or 1 fish, 1 sausage, 1 hotdog, 2 chicken nuggets, chips
  • Tarakihi $2.00
  • Snapper $2.80
  • Curry Rolls $1.90
  • 6 Oysters $4.00
  • $10 Special $10.00
    • 3 fish, 3 sausages, chips or 5 Fish and chips
  • Organic Buckwheat pick let stack $16.50
    • w bacon, smokey maple butter, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Bacon & eggs, poached or scrambled free range eggs $12.00
    • on whole grain ciabatta or GF toast with beetroot relish
  • Spaghetti w tomato and crispy bacon $10.00
  • Free Range Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • w poached eggs, bacon, smoked salmon or avocado with hollandaise on potato rosti
  • Baked paprika & sea salt wedges $8.00
    • w ketchup or aioli
  • Warm banana bread served w honey $8.00
  • Nutty Muesli $14.00
    • w honey vanilla toasted oats, nuts & seeds served w granny smith apple & cinnamon compote, vanilla bean yogurt and milk on the side
  • Baked egg 8 beans, black turtle beans, basmati rice & chorizo $15.00
    • topped with avocado & roast capsicum salsa
  • 3 Course: $39.90 per person
  • - Bacon
  • Honey Granola $14.00
    • with coconut yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit and berry coulis (GF)
  • Prime Aged Ribeye Steak (300gms) $36.00
    • served with a garden salad or seasonal vegetables, golden fries or creamy mash, herb and garlic butter or green peppercorn sauce (GF)
  • Hot Smoked Salmon and Egg Wrap $17.00
    • Lebanese wrap filled with hot smoked salmon layered with egg, rocket, baby spinach, sliced red onions and mustard mayo (GF) (H)
  • A member of staff will assist you With your choice and selection of beverages and cooked items.
  • Hawke's Bay Lamb Rump $34.00
    • slow roasted with a horopito rub (NZ native pepper), kawakawa jus (NZ native herb), kumera mash with seasonal vegetables (GF) (H)
  • South Indian Style Pumpkin and Lentil Curry $24.00
    • served with basmati rice and naan bread (V) (H)
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Large fries $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Sticky Pork Ribs (DF) $27.00
    • Meaty pork spare ribs marinated in our chef's secret sauce served with your choice of salad or fries
  • -Add beef $5.00
  • All pizzas are made on deep pan pizza with lashings of toppings
  • Polenta Chips $6.00
    • With chilli aioli
  • Roast of the Day (DF) $16.00
    • Served with roasted potato and kumara, steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrot and topped with gravy (Beef or pork)
  • Hawaiian S $18 / L $28
    • Ham, pineapple, onions, mushrooms
  • Thai Curry (VO) $18.00
    • Sautéed peeled prawns or sliced chicken breast on a bed of jasmine rice (mild/medium/hot)
  • Lemon Meringue Pie $12.00
    • Old time favourite tangy pie with a sweet lemon posset
  • Del Sur 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Meatball or chicken, tomato, red onions, mozzarella & spicy BBQ sauce.
  • Garlic Pizza $15.50
    • only available in 12"
  • Italian $8.00
    • Lettuce, Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Balsamic & Ricotta.
  • Three Cheeses 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan & tomato sauce.
  • Vegetariano 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Capsicum, olives, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Bruschetta $9.50
    • Bread oven-roasted in Garlic Olive oil and served with Tomato salsa.
  • Capizzi 12" $21.50 14" $23.50
    • Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, red onions, capsicum, olives, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Real Hawaii 12" $20.50 14" $22.50
    • Ham, pineapple, bacon, capsicum, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
  • Sundried Tomato & Almond Pesto $6.10
  • Lasagne al Forno $23.50
    • Baked/ Egg Pasta Layers/ Classic Zanelli's Meat Sauce/ Mozzarella & Cottage Cheese.
  • Panna Cotta $12.80
    • Mascarpone and vanilla Panna Cotta served with Fresh fruit and a Blueberry compote
  • Penne alla Salmone $23.50
    • Smoked Salmon/ Capers/ Spinach & garlic Cream Sauce.
  • Fettuccine alla Gorgonzola e Capperi ante $24.50
    • Egg Fettuccine/ diced Scallops/ Sundried Tomatoes/ Broccoli florets/ Capers/ Creamy Blue cheese sauce
  • Linguine Mare Monti $24.50
    • Pan-seared Prawns/ Mushrooms/ Onion, garlic & Chilli/ Olive Oil drizzle.
  • Salmone affumicato $17.30
    • Hot Smoked Salmon/ White bean & Parmesan Fritter/ Capsicum salad/ Sundried Tomato Pesto.
  • Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
    • Prawns/Grilled Ciabatta/ Wilted Spinach/ Basil Aioli.
  • Devil Open Sandwich (Chicken, Steak or Pork) $16.50
    • Marinated with garlic, ginger, chilli, soya sauce and lime served on a mini baguette with a chilli lime mayo, mushroom, caramelized onion and salad
  • Breads $13.50
    • Bread Selection
  • Chicken or Beef with Shrimp (Chefs Specialty) $16.00
    • Meat cooked with ginger, garlic, chilli, spice in oyster sauce with julienne vegetables and shrimps tossed in rice, topped with a fried egg
  • Indian Curries (Mild, Med or Hot) N/A
    • Butter Prawns, Scallops or Calamari, Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Madras or Korma
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $24.99
    • Char-grilled to your preference served with fries and salad, finished with a mushroom red wine sauce
  • Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Breast $17.50
    • (Marinated in chilli and Jamaican spice) - Pan-fried and char-grilled served on tomato coconut rice and salad
  • Satay or Curry Burger (Chicken, Fish or Beef) $15.00
    • Satay/curry sauce, mayonnaise, lettuce, sauteed tomato, onion, mushrooms served with fries
  • Chicken Parmesan and Bacon Salad $17.00
    • Chicken breast pieces pan-fried tossed in tomato, cucumber, iceberg and mesclun, parmesan cheese finished with a home made vinaigrette
  • Coconut chicken curry special $15.50
    • boneless chicken braised with tomatoes, fresh coconut masala and herbs
  • Chicken korma $15.50
    • a mild creamy rich curry with cashew paste, cream and coconut milk powder
  • Plain Uthappam $8.50
    • a thick pan cake with toppings right in to the batter
  • Coconut fish/prawn $17.50
    • a coconut based gravy curry with aromatic spices and herbs
  • Lamb/Beef ulathiyathu $16.50
    • cooked lamb cubes roasted with coconut flakes, tomatoes and special masala
  • Biryani chicken $12.00
  • Biryani fish/prawn $15.00
  • Vegetable rolls 2pcs $4.00
    • deep fried pastry rolls filled with tasty vegetable fillings and spices
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