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

  • Bacon Chicken Chompa $6.30
    • A crispy all meat chicken patty partnered with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, delivered on a plain bun.
  • Bacon Cheeseburger $4.20
    • 100% fresh NZ beef topped with natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a plain bun.
  • 7 pcs $12.20
  • Kids Meal Cheeseburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with NZ natural cheese and ketchup, on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids blackcurrant juice, Calciyum in three flavours, or Pump water 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • Spicy Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • With its irresistible fiery blend of eight spices and peppers, this original classic has long been Wendy's top selling chicken sandwich. The tender and flavourful Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich gets its kick from a special mix of black pepper, chili powder and cayenne pepper, and is topped by mayo, lettuce, and a red, ripe tomato – all on a premium toasted bun
  • L $4.80
  • BBQ Deluxe Double Stack $6.50
    • Featuring two fresh NZ beef patties, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and topped with tangy BBQ sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $3.50
    • A tender breaded chicken patty topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayo
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
  • Whipped Butter N/A
    • Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
  • Filet-o-Fish® N/A
    • Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Strawberries & Cream Flavour Frappé N/A
    • A delicious Starwberries & Cream flavour Frappé, topped with irresistible whipped cream and a yummy strawberry drizzle.
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $10.90
  • Pancake stack
    • Three pancakes with maple syrup and butter.
  • California classic double cheeseburger
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of cheese, 2 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato and a Carl’s Jr. first - grilled onions.
  • Big cheeseburger $5.50
    • Just like its name implies, the Big Cheeseburger features a big, tasty, chargrilled beef patty with cheddar cheese, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup all on a 4.5” bun.
  • -burguer only $4.50
  • Honey mustard big chicken burger $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Double western bacon cheeseburger $11.90
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, bacon, two slices of melted cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $12.90
  • Bruschetta Sorrentino $13.50
    • Oven toasted bread with salsa, capers, anchovies, and mozzarella
  • Genovese $20.50
    • Porchetta, spinach, onion, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Pizza nutella $15.50
    • Caramelised pear, nutella, chocolate sauce
  • Picante $18.50
    • Roasted chicken, spinach, mushroom, mozzarella, Napoli sauce
  • Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
    • Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Fiorentina $17.50
    • Coz lettuce, olives, pear, gorgonzola cheese, bell pepper, Tuscan salami, hazelnuts and homemade Italian dressing with splash of basil pesto
  • Gelato Della Casa $9.50
    • Three scoops of your choice of gelato
  • Traditional Porchetta $28.50
    • Wood-fired roasted pork belly served with buttered spinach, wood fired oven roasted vegetable and apple chutney
  • Panang Curry $14.50
    • A mild creamy curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables
  • Pad Med Mamuang $15.50
    • Stir fried vegetables and cashew nuts.
  • Home Made Roti Bread $3.50
  • Mussaman Curry $14.50
    • A mild thai curry cooked in coconut cream, peanuts, potatoes onions
  • Gai Param $15.50
    • Char grilled chicken and herbs served with steamed vegetables and topped with peanut sauce
  • Thai Jasmine Rice $2.50
  • Pad Priew Wan $14.50
    • Sweet and sour vegetables
  • Kae Pad Prik Kra Praow $15.50
    • Stir fried lamb, chilli and sweet basil served with vegetables.
  • Fish and Chips (DF) $18.00
    • Third Place CafeFresh Fish Fillets coated in a crispy soda water batter with crunchy hot chips, fresh garden salad and our homemade tartare sauce. (Half portion $12.00)
  • Mouse traps and fresh fruit $5.50
  • Mushrooms sautéed N/A
  • Creamy mushrooms 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
  • 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.
  • Ciabatta toast & spreads $7.50
  • Roasted tomato x 2 N/A
  • Hunt club $17.00
    • Your choice of scrambled, poached or fried eggs, served with bacon on our speciality toasted bread of the day
  • Sweet & wild - pancakes $17.90
    • Sweet pancakes served with bacon, banana, berry compote and mascarpone
  • Fearless huntress - french toast $17.90
    • Egg fried brioche, crispy bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled bananas, topped with cinnamon sugar
  • Tikka's catch $22.00
    • Wild pulled pork sliders served with a fennel and apple slaw, watercress and lemon vinaigrette. with criss - cut fries and aioli
  • Scope salad $18.50
    • Roasted kumara & parnips, pumpkins seeds, baby spinach, quinoa w/ a citrus chilli emulsion.
  • Toasted hunter $16.50
    • Bruschetta -- Toasted ciabatta with tomatoes, black olive tapenade, herb ricotta, avocado oil and watercress
  • Bush tucker $18.00
    • Scope seasoned mince on our speciality bread of the day served with poached egg
  • Hook line and sinker $17.50
    • Seafood chowder, served with ciabatta
  • Apple Crumble $4.00
  • Mochachino $5.00
  • Hot Chocolate $5.00
  • Danish Sultana $4.00
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Chocolat (Chocolate and cream on top) $9.50
  • French Onion Soup with croûtons and melted cheese $9.90
  • Earl Grey Tea $3.50
  • Sweet Crêpes - La Pomme Canelle (Apple, topping caramel & cinnamon) $10.90
  • WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • The Burger that made BK famous, this time with the addition of cheese as well as all the other delicious, fresh ingredients including flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • CHICKEN BACON MEATY
    • The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
  • CHEESEBURGER
    • Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • MUFFIN & JAM
    • Our toasted English muffin served hot with butter and Craig's raspberry jam goes great with a hot cup of tea
  • CHICKEN BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
  • Omelette served with toasted foccacia $17.5 / $19.5
    • Filling choices of: bacon, cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, spinach, tomato and ham. 2 fillings / 3 fillings
  • Baked beans $4.0
  • Vegetarian lentil croquettes $18.5
    • served with focaccia bread and green salad
  • French toast $17.5
    • served with fruit compote and roasted almonds
  • Ceasar salad $18.5
    • an old favourite, with baby cos, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovies
  • Bacon $4.0
  • Steak sandwich $19.5
    • on foccacia bread, served with Portobello mushrooms, bacon, salad, chuncky fries and salsa
  • Eggs Benedict $18.5
    • with our handcrafted hollandaise sauce and the choice of bacon, salmon or spinach
  • Garlic Breads $8.00
    • Aorangi Peak original garlic breads
  • Fish Fillet of the Day $22.00
    • Pan fried fillet fish Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • Delicately combined seafood chunks in a creamy sauce, served with bread
  • Muffin or Scone $5.00
    • Served with jam, cream, and butter
  • Recommendation Rack of Lamb $28.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Please ask for Today's choice, served with bread
  • Aorangi Peak Scotch Fillet Steak $22.00
    • Served with Gourmet potatoes and seasonal salad
  • Cheeseboard Selection $17.00
    • A selection of New Zealand cheeses, crackers, nuts and dry fruits
  • The Coffee Club Big Breakfast $22.50
    • Tender steak, bacon, chipolata sausages, cage-free eggs, mushroom, grilled tomato, hash brown & toasted ciabatta
  • Cheeseburger $12.00
    • with chips or salad
  • Chicken Breast Pieces $5.40
  • BLT $17.00
    • Toasted ciabatta with bacon, cos lettuce, tomato, caesar mayo, tomato chilli jam.
  • Pancake Stack with Bacon & Banana $19.90
    • Served with maple syrup.
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari $19.00
    • Panko crumbed lemon pepper calamari, seasoned chips, salad, tartare sauce.
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad $17.50
    • Mixed lettuce, peas, mint, red onion, croutons, lemon & pesto yoghurt dressing. Low Gluten option available.
  • Strawberries (seasonal) $3.90
  • Wrap Star $12.50
    • Warm flour tortilla filled with roast chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, mayonnaise and Mum’s tomato relish. - or leave the tortilla out and we’ll make you a yummy chicken salad!
  • Seasonal Vegetables $6.00
  • Jack Daniel's Chocolate Fudge Pudding $12.00
    • A rich, self-saucing chocolate fudge pudding, laced with Jack Daniel's. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Comfortably Numb $9.00
    • 2 scoops Premium Killinchy Gold New Zealand ice cream. Served with wafers and berry coulis.
  • Chief's Chicken Nibbles $16.00
    • Blanched in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
  • San Ouentin Squid $17.00
    • Crispy salt and pepper calamari, served with citrus aioli.
  • Maverick Fillet $38.00
    • Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
  • Redneck Ribs six $19 / nine $28
    • Porky Pig's ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
  • Wedges / Kumara Chips $5.50 Sm / $6.50 Lge
    • With sour cream / sweet chilli sauce
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers $10.00
  • Chicken Nuggets and Chips $6.00
  • Beef or Chicken Salad Beef $15 / Chicken $13
    • Grilled chicken served on mesclun, olive oil, tomato, red onion, olives and feta cheese and special dressing.
  • Beef Nacho & Sour Cream $9 For 1 / $12 For 2
  • Persian Kebab $10 Single / $12 Add Falafel
    • Lamb, Chicken or Falafel wrapped in flat bread with salad, Greek yoghurt aioli or mayo
  • Eggs on Toast $10.00
    • Your style of 3 eggs on toasted grain or ciabatta
  • Toasted 'Sammies' or Panini 'Sammie' $7 / Panini $8
    • Choose 3 fillings: Ham, onion, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, egg, pinappple
  • Flan de Leche (Creme Caramel) $10.00
    • Traditional Spanish and South American dessert, Decorated with fresh cream and caramelized sugar.
  • Biscocho (Sponge Cake) $10.00
    • Filled with custard and caramel, soaked in three different types of milk and covered in toasted meringue.
  • Bandido $18.00
    • For children, we offer this mexican dish of a large tortilla, filled with chicken served with salad, fried and garlic mayo.
  • 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.
  • Pie de Limon (Lemon Merengue Pie) $10.00
    • Traditionally eaten all throughout South America. A lemony custard in a pastry shell topped with toasted meringue. Fresh cream on the side.
  • Selection of olives, breads and lentil dip $13.00
  • Fries in a large bowl $5.00
    • served with garlic aioli and tomato sauce
  • 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.
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