Fat Dog Cafe and Bar in Rotorua Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • The Fat Dog Works $18.30
    • Bacon, eggs, hash browns, sausage, tomato, chunky toast
  • The Veggie Works $18.30
    • Pan-fried and seasoned potato, spinach, caramelised onion and sun-dried tomatoes, atop chunky with mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and eggs
  • Fat Dog Pancak $16.50 / S $12.80
    • Served with a choice of raspberries, apple syrup or maple syrup. All with whipped cream
  • Eggs Benedict $17.60
    • Your choice of salmon, bacon or veggies. Comes with hash browns
  • Scramble of the Day $16.10 / S $12.20
    • Scrambled eggs served with toast and hash browns
  • French Toast $18.30 / S $14.30
    • Served with bacon and banana or fresh fruit
  • Baked Beans $13.20
    • Baked beans served with chunky toast and hash browns
  • Chunky Toast $11.70
    • Country Grain Toast. Fruit toast and lekkerbrot served with butter and 2 preserves
  • Chunky Fruit Salad $13.90 / S $9.50
    • Chunky fresh fruit salad served with yoghurt
  • Fat Dog Toasted Muesli $13.90
    • Toasted muesli served with your choice of fresh fruit, yoghurt and milk
  • Porridge $11.70
    • Porridge served with brown sugar, milk and cream
  • S=Small
BIG SNACKS & BURGERS BIG SNACKS & BURGERS
  • Dogs Bollox Burger $19.90
    • 2 beef patties, fried egg, lettuce, coleslaw, roast tomato, onion rings, caramelised onion, and sesame bun with fries
  • Tropical Fish Burger $18.60
    • Pan fried fresh fish, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, apple gherkin coleslaw with a lemon mayo and fries
  • Chicken Burger $18.60
    • Grilled cajun chicken breast, bacon, pineapple, lettuce, coleslaw with Fat Dog aioli and fries
  • Vegetarian Burger $18.60
    • Pan-fried seasonal Veggies with spicy sun-dried tomato and olive relish all put together in a Fat Dog home baked burger bun with fries
  • Single Lamb Shank $22.70
    • Tender NZ lamb Shank on kumara mash with seasonal vegetables finished with a caramelised onion jus
  • Fat Steak Sandwich $21.60
    • Served on focaccia with salad, caramelised onions, cheese, aioli, wedges, and a side of sour cream
  • B.L.A.T. $20.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato stack served with wedges and sour cream
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $22.90
    • NZ beer battered fish fillets served with crispy fries, tartare sauce, and a garden salad
  • Bangers & Mash $21.60
    • Beef and lamb gourmet sausage on kumara mash with an onion jus
  • Fettuccine $19.40 / S $13.90
    • Fat Dog Style bacon and mushroom fettuccine
  • Wedges $12.80 / S $10.00
    • Potato wedges served with sour cream
  • Chilli Beef & Bean Nachos $15.00 / S $11.70
    • Chilli beef & bean nachos served with sour cream
  • Salsa & Bean Nachos $13.90 / S $10.50
    • Salsa & bean nachos served with sour cream
  • S=Small
SALADS SALADS
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $20.50 / S $14.90
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing and grilled chicken
  • Classic Caesar Salad $19.30 / S $17.20
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing
  • Satay Chicken Salad $19.40 / S $14.90
    • Fat dog favourite - tender chicken breast, marinated in satay sauce and served with crispy noodles and salad greens
  • Vegetarian Salad $19.40 / S $14.50
    • Gourmet veggie salad with falafel, sundried tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds & olives with a lentil dahl and natural yoghurt
  • Big Bad Beefy Boy Salad $19.40
    • Thai marinated beef with jumbo croutons, salad and Thai dressing with sesame seeds
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $19.40
    • Smoked salmon with tropical mixed salad, tortilla crisps and a caper, dill & horseradish cream cheese
  • S=Small
PANINIS PANINIS
  • Vegetarian Panini $12.80
    • Pumpkin, hummus, feta, roast, capsicum, and sun-dried tomato
  • Bacon Panini $12.80
    • Bacon, tomato, cheese, and fat dog BBQ sauce
  • Tuna Panini $12.80
    • Tuna, spring onion, cheese and aioli melt
  • Chicken Panini $12.80
    • Chicken, red onion, mango & peach cream cheese
KIDS KIDS
  • Fish & Chips / American Hot Dog & Chips / Cheeseburger & Chips $11.10
  • Hotdog & Chips / Hawaiian Pizza & Chips $10.50
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips / Spaghetti Bolognese $10.50 / TS $5.50
  • Mini Puppy Breakfast $10.50
    • Bacon, egg, sausage, and a hash brown
  • TS= Toddle Size
SOUPS & BREADS SOUPS & BREADS
  • Seafood Chowder $11.60
    • Seafood chowder served with chunky toast
  • Vege Soup $10.50
    • Vege soup of the day served with Chunky toast
  • Garlic Bread $6.90
  • Breads & Dips $13.20
    • Assorted breads served with hummus, basil pesto and sundried tomatoes and olive chutney
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries $3.40 / L $6.70
  • Wedges $6.10
  • Onion Rings $3.20
  • Garden Salad $5.30
DINNER MAINS DINNER MAINS
  • Panfried Tarakihi Fillets $28.00
    • Panfried tarakihi fillets on crushed new potatoes, fat dog homemade piccalilli with fresh rocket
  • Marinated Chicken Skewers $28.00
    • Skewered lemon chicken wrapped in streaky bacon with fresh croutons served on fennel, bok choy & caramelised shallots with creme fraiche and roasted tomatoes
  • Slow Cooked Pork Belly $28.00
    • Mozzarella stuffed pumpkin balls with a smoked tomato provencal sauce with a chickpea salsa & shaved parmesan
  • Lamb Shanks $30.00
    • Slow cooked tender NZ lamb shanks on kumara mash with seasonal vegetables finished with Fat Dog gravy
  • Beef Scotch Fillet $30.00
    • 250gm beef scotch fillet served with a mediterranean veggie filo parcel, onion rings & roasted tomatoes with a blue cheese dressing
  • Marinated Lamb Leg $28.00
    • Marinated lamb leg on a feta & sundried tomato crusted potato bake tzatziki yoghurt dressing
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Hot Chocolate Pudding $13.90
    • Hot chocolate pudding with berry coulis, ice cream and hot chocolate sauce
  • Deep Fried Ice Cream $13.90
    • Deep fried ice cream on a poached pear served with red wine reduction, praline, whipped mascarpone and a tuille biscuit
  • Strawberry Chocolate Spring Roll $13.90
    • Strawberry chocolate spring roll on a strawberry compote with a raspberry white chocolate ice cream
  • Brandy Snap Basket $13.20
    • Brandy snap basket with vanilla ice cream and seasonal berry coulis
  • Death by Chocolate $18.40
    • Hot chocolate pudding, strawberry chocolate spring roll, chocolate tart, chocolate & orange gateau raspberry white chocolate ice cream (for 2 people)

Nearby Sample Menus

  • M $3.40
  • 7 pcs $12.20
  • BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
    • Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
  • Deluxe Double Stacker $6.50
    • The everyday burger for those lovers of fresh and juicy beef. Featuring natural NZ cheese, handcut lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, alongside two fresh Quality Mark sourced beef patties.
  • L $4.00
  • Chili Guacamole Fries $6.10
    • We start with a bed of hot and crispy fries and then spoon over a generous amount of meaty chili and then top with tangy guacamole and smooth sour cream.
  • 1/4 LB Single $6.90
    • Our delicious, 100% fresh NZ beef patty topped with all the essentials: tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayo and ketchup.
  • 5 pcs $4.20
  • Carolina Mustard Sauce
    • mild & well balanced
  • Crinkle Cut Chips With Garlic Mayo $4.00
  • All Items $9.00
    • With Your Choice Of Chips & Corn Or Slaw & Corn
  • The Factory Breakfast Burger $13.00
    • applewood smoked bacon, hash brown, free range egg & garlic mayo
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Buttermilk Chicken Burger 10.00
    • southern fried buttermilk chicken tender onion, garlic mayo & factory sauce
  • Flying Solo $22.00
    • 1/4 rack pork ribs with maple bourbon bbq sauce or bacon gravy & pork belly with orange pop sauce and a serve of chips
  • Chipotle Hot
  • Giovanni’s Italian Salad $17.50
    • Crunchy romaine lettuce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, stuffed red peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, homemade Italian dressing, drizzled with basil pesto. (v)
  • Bruschetta Italiana $10.50
    • Oven toasted bread with tomato salsa drizzled with olive oil and basil pesto. (v)
  • San Marco 18.50
    • Sundried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
  • Garlic focaccia $13.00
    • Wood fired baked pizza bread with garlic, mozzarella and truffle oil(v)
  • Linguine Siciliana $24.50
    • Freshly made linguine pasta tossed in anchovies and seafood, mussels with lemon infused olive oil, herbs and Napoletana sauce
  • Molto Carne $19.50
    • Italian chorizo, Tuscan salami, bacon, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
  • Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
    • Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella $13.50
    • Oven toasted bread with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and grossing
  • Vegetarian Flavours $25.00
    • Wontons, crumbed mushrooms, broccoli and cheese bites
  • Chefs creation inspired by international and Pacific Rim flavours using sustainable produce (ask your server) (HC) POA
  • Fresh Garden Salad $7.00
  • Camembert wheel roasted with chardonnay, thyme and crostini $20.00
  • Vietnamese rack of lamb, sweetbreads, ricotta croquettes, nicoise jus $37.00
  • Scallops, cauliflower puree, pear and sultana chutney $15.00
  • Thyme Roasted Gourmet Potatoes $7.00
  • Crispy Fries $7.00
  • Sausage x 2 N/A
  • Salmon Steaks (DF) $19.50
    • Third Place CafeThai infused grilled salmon steak with a coconut basmati rice, lemon hollandaise sauce and a fresh cucumber, radish, pickled ginger and edamame bean salad.
  • Roasted tomato x 2 N/A
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast (V) $15.50
    • Third Place Cafe - great vegetarian options. Items can be adapted to be gluten friendly on request.Mushrooms sautéed with onion, served in a creamy white wine sauce on toasted ciabatta with oven roasted vine ripened tomatoes and a roasted portobello mushroom. Bacon or sausage extra $3.50
  • Middle Eastern Spring lamb platter $18.50
    • Third Place CafeSpiced seared spring lamb strips accompanied with toasted pita bread, crispy falafels, hummus, mint yoghurt, shredded lettuce and kasundi.
  • Roasted Kumara Mumble Jumble (V no sausage) $17.50
    • Third Place Cafe - Enjoy an all day breakfast or brunch with friends overlooking lake Rotorua - Gluten Friendly options available on request.Roasted sweet potato combined with caramelized onions, fried tomatoes and chorizo sausage, topped with a poached egg & hollandaise sauce.
  • French Toast (V) $16.50
    • Three pieces of French stick dipped in an egg and cinnamon mix, fried then dusted with a cinnamon sugar & served with an apple compot, maple syrup and whipped cream.
  • Sausage x 2 N/A
  • DRUMSTICKS (Southern Fried) $2.50 each
  • -Small Kiwi $11.00
  • -Med Kiwi $15.00
  • CHICKEN
  • -Small Kiwi N/A
  • -Small Kiwi N/A
  • Quarter $5.00
  • ROAST CHICKEN
  • LAMB $12.00
    • pumpkin, kumara, potato, cabbage, mixed veg with rewena stuffing.
  • 1/2 BURGER (steak or medium Angus pattie or bacon) $9.00
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
  • SINGLE $2.50
  • WHOLE STEAM PUDDINGS $6.00
    • 3 sizes or hot single serve with custard & cream
  • REWENA FILLED ROLLS
  • WHOLE DOZEN $17.00
  • HOT CHIPS $3.00
  • CIABATTA $8.50
  • SHIES & SQUARES $4.90
  • MINI MINCE PIE $2.50
  • BISCUIT/COOKIES TARTS $6.00
  • MINI QUICHE $3.50
  • CHEESE CAKES $5.00
  • CAKES $5.50
  • STEAK PIE $4.50
  • Greek Salad $ 13.00
    • Mesculin, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion
  • Lamb Shanks $ 22.00/$25.00
    • Slowly braised in a red wine sauce served with mash potato, whole baby carrots, peas 8. homemade gravy
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $ 16.00
    • Home made Beef Pattie with Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot, Cucumber 8. Cheddar Cheese
  • Shrimp Pasta Salad $ 13.00
    • Spiral pasta, shrimps, red onion, red pepper, garlic and basil with ltalian dressing
  • Hawaiian Burger $ 16.00
    • Home made Beef Patiie with Bacon, Pineapple, Lettuce, Beetroot, Cucumber 8. Cheddar
  • Add $ 2.00
    • For avocado
  • Cheese Platter $ 25.00
    • Fine selection of Cheeses, Crackers & Eggplant chutney
  • Fish Burger $ 15.00
    • Crumbed fish with Lettuce,Tomato , Beetroot, Cucumber & Tartare sauce
  • Chicken Carbonara $14.00
    • Fettuccine in a cremay white sauce with bacon / mushroom, parmesan and fresh herbs.
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your style of 3 eggs on toasted grain or ciabatta
  • Fries $4.50 Sm / $5.50 Lge
    • With tomato sauce / aioli
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers $10.00
  • Creamy Bacon and Mushroom $10.00
    • Streaky bacon in a rich creamy mushroom sauce served on toasted ciabatta
  • Pancake Stack $12.50
    • banana, berry compote, maple syrup and whipped cream. (Add bacon $3.00)
  • Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
    • Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple
  • Eggs Benny With Smoked Salmon $17.00
    • Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise, Rocket Leaves And Toasted Ciabatta Bread.
  • Hawaiian S $8 / L $15
    • Champagne Ham & Fresh Pineapple.
  • Gluten Free $3 Per Base
    • Medium Size Choose Any Of Our Styles Of Pizza To Go On Top.
  • Veggie Delight $14.00
    • Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Spinach, Eggs & Ciabatta Toast.
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $19.00
    • Marinated With Rosemary & Garlic Oil. Served With Herb Roasted Potatoes, Mushroom Sauce & A Crisp Green Salad.
  • Seafood Marinara S $10 / L $19
    • Fresh Fish, Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari And Capers
  • Bolognaise S $9 / L $17
    • Topped With Bolognaise Sauce, Parmesan And Fresh Chopped Tomato. Finished With Pesto. Meat-Lovers Bacon, Chicken, Ham, Chorizo And Salami. Topped With A Swirl Of Bbq Sauce. Seafood Marinara Fresh Fish, Shrimps, Mussels, Calamari And Capers.
  • Smoked Salmon S $10 / L $19
    • Smoked Salmon, Capers, Baby Spinach And Capsicum.
  • Steak or Angus pattie + bacon+ egg $15.00
  • Bacon & Egg $12.00
  • STEAM PUDDING $6.00
    • (hot single serve with custard & cream)
  • HOT CHIPS $3.00
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $6.00
  • Kid's Burger $7.00
    • egg+steak or SML Angus pattie or bacon
  • 1/2 DOZEN $10.00
  • BOIL UP $13.00
    • with pork kumara potato watercress, add 1 fried bread per boil-up for $1.00
  • Parrillada $36.00
    • Our signature dish. A wonderful platter of different meats barbecued the real Argentinian way, slow cooked in Manuka embers, Beef steak, Chicken thigh, Chorizo, Pork ribs, Lamb. Served with our chimichurri sauce, mesclun salad and Chilean bread. (approx 600 grams)
  • Garbanzo Beans $13.00
    • Slow cooked chick peas with Spanish chorizo, paprika, garlic, onion and basil. Served with Che's spicy sauce and Chilean bread.
  • Camarones al Pil Pil $14.00
    • Sizzling prawns cooked in garlic served in hot oil with bread and Che's special sauce.
  • Selection of olives, breads and lentil dip $13.00
  • Pork Meatballs $13.00
    • Meatballs with Che Chorizo spicy gravy. Served with fresh provenzana sauce and Chilean bread.
  • BBQ Chicken Thighs $26.00
    • Two large pieces of delicious, Manuka wood fired and smokey flavoured chicken thighs. Served with mesclun salad, Pebre sauce and Chilean bread.
  • Torta de Mil Hojas (One Thousand Leaves Cake) $10.00
    • Layers of pastry with caramel puree and walnuts. Fresh cream on the side.
  • Spanish Churros $10.00
    • Deep fried Spanish / South American dessert. Served with chocolate and caramel sauce, sprinkled with icing and cinnamon sugar. Fresh cream on the side.
  • Filetto di Agnello $35.30
    • Grilled Lamb Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Vine Tomato/ Red wine & Mint Sauce.
  • Brushetta gamberoni con salsa di pomodoro $19.40
    • prawns/grilled ciabatta/ wilted spinach/ basil aioli.
  • Marinated Olives $6.10
  • 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.
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro $21.50
    • Spaghetti/ Classic Zanelli's Tomato sauce.
  • Tiramisu $12.80
    • Our famous rich coffee and brandy flavoured Marscarpone Crème, layered with delicate Savoirdi fingers. (When available, alcohol content).
  • Minestra del giorno $10.20
    • soup of the day.
  • Garlic roti $3.50
  • Fried rice veg/egg $9.00
  • Chilli chicken $15.50
    • grilled marinated boneless chicken/beef cooked with capsicum, onion an chinese sauce
  • Tadka dall $13.00
    • varieties of lentils simmered and cooked with garlic and finished with tomatoes
  • Indian thali meal - veg $10.00
    • rice, two veg curries, 1 roti, pappadum and pickle
  • Crab masala $17.50
    • a thick and rich seafood curry cooked with onion & tomato, pepper, ginger and spices
  • Lamb/Beef ulathiyathu $16.50
    • cooked lamb cubes roasted with coconut flakes, tomatoes and special masala
  • Fish moilee (Kerala style fish stew) $17.50
    • a coconut milk based special curry cooked with bit of spices
Fat Dog Cafe and Bar

Fat Dog Cafe and Bar

location

Address

1161 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073477586

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

American , Bar , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Soups , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  BYO ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
1161 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand