Squids Bar and Restaurant in Waikato Menu

LUNCH - MAINS LUNCH - MAINS
  • Crispy Squid $18.00
    • Deep fried squid pieces tossed in chilli oil and coconut blossom sugar with a Vietnamese dipping sauce, skinny fries and salad
  • Rare Beef Baguette $15.00
    • Thinly sliced organic scotch beef seared and served in a freshly baked baguette with salad and horseradish mayonnaise
  • Louisiana Blackened Fish $18.00
    • Fresh Tarakhi coated in a creole mix of thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and lemon juice pan seared and served with refried beans, salad and fried flour tortillas
  • Coromandel Greenlip Mussels $15.00
    • Half a kilo of Greenlip mussels steamed in white wine, garlic and cream and served with a half baguette
  • Fish and Fries $18.00
    • Fresh Gurnard, seasoned and pan seared served with skinny fries, salad and caper mayonnaise
  • Squids Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Fresh and smoked fish, mussels and squid in a creamy white bechamel sauce served with garlic bread
  • Sesame Tarakihi Salad $18.00
    • Fresh Tarakihi fillet coated in black and white sesame seeds cooked in sesame oil and served on an Asian salad with pickled ginger, bean shoots, coriander and a mild wasabi dressing with crispy noodles
LUNCH - A LITTLE EXTRA LUNCH - A LITTLE EXTRA
  • Skinny fries with tomato sauce $6.00
  • Twice cooked chunky chips with aioli $7.00
  • 1/2 baguette with garlic or plain butter $5.00
  • Mixed lettuce dressed salad $5.00
LUNCH - FOR THE LITTLE ONES LUNCH - FOR THE LITTLE ONES
  • Pan Fried Fish and Chips $14.00
    • Pan fried fresh fish with skinny fries, salad and tomato sauce, (also available with steamed vegetables and little potatoes)
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $14.00
    • Salt & pepper squid served with skinny fires, salad and tomato sauce,(also available with steamed vegetables and baby potatoes)
  • Seared Scotch Steak $14.00
    • Served with salad, skinny fries and tomato sauce, (Also available with steamed vegetables and baby potatoes)
DINNER - ENTREE DINNER - ENTREE
  • Thai Spiced Fishcakes $16.00
    • Fresh fish mixed with Thai spices and served with sweet chilli mayonnaise
  • Fresh Coromandel Oysters- doz $26.00
    • Served natural on rock salt with lemon wedges
  • Garlic Baguette (Serves 2/3) $9.50
    • A freshly baked baguette with garlic butter
  • Crispy Squid $16.00
    • Tender squid pieces deep fried and tossed in mild chilli oil and coconut blossom sugar and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Smoked Seafood Selection $19.00
    • A selection of hot smoked fish and seafood which may include kahwhai, mussels, kina, and pate served with toasted Turkish bread
  • Squid’s Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • Fresh and smoked fish, mussels and squid in a creamy bechamel sauce served with toasted garlic bread
  • Mediterranean Squid Salad $16.00
    • Tender squids pieces marinated in olive oil and balsamic dressing served with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and fresh herbs
DINNER - MAINS DINNER - MAINS
  • Malaysian Squid Laksa $26.00
    • A light and spicy broth with tender squid, tamarind, lemon grass, Asian vegetables and noodles
  • Sesame Tarakihi Salad $26.00
    • Fresh Tarakihi coated in sesame seeds and pan seared in sesame oil served on an Asian style salad with a mild wasabi dressing and crispy noodles
  • Pan Fried Fish & Chips $27.00
    • Fresh, line caught fish pan fried and served with twice cooked, hand cut chips, salad and caper mayonnaise
  • Vegetarian Mediterranean Salad $22.00
    • Olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mesculin salad leaves and grilled haloumi with an olive oil and balsamic dressing
  • Organic Scotch Steak $32.00
    • Prime Angus Scotch Steak coked to your liking and served with twice cooked hand-cut chips, balsamic mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, salad and a homemade BBQ sauce
  • Prawn and Chorizo Cacciatore $26.00
    • Prawn cutlets, spicy chorizo and pasta in a rich tomato and smoked paprika sauce with capsicum, onion and oregano served with a side salad
  • Honey & Mustard Glazed Salmon $28.00
    • Served with a chilled potato salad and seasonal greens
  • Musselpot $26.00
    • 1 kg of fresh Coromandel Greenlip mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, cream and served with half a toasted baguette
DINNER - A LITTLE EXTRA DINNER - A LITTLE EXTRA
  • Skinny fries with tomato sauce $6.00
  • Twice cooked chunky chips with aioli $7.00
  • 1/2 baguette with garlic or plain butter $5.00
  • Mixed lettuce dressed salad $5.00
DINNER - FOR THE LITTLE ONES DINNER - FOR THE LITTLE ONES
  • Pan Fried Fish and Chips $14.00
    • Pan fried fresh fish with skinny fries, salad and tomato sauce, (also available with steamed vegetables and little potatoes)
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $14.00
    • Salt & pepper squid served with skinny fires, salad and tomato sauce,(also available with steamed vegetables and baby potatoes)
  • Seared Scotch Steak $14.00
    • Served with salad, skinny fries and tomato sauce, (Also available with steamed vegetables and baby potatoes)
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Berry Sorbet $6.00
    • Summer berry dairy free sorbet piled high with red berry compote
  • Kids Ice Cream $5.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, chocolate fish, sprinkles and chocolate sauce
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse $9.00
    • A rich mousse using Whittakers 70% dark chocolate with summer red berry compote and chocolate crisps
  • Banana Spring Rolls $9.00
    • Two fried banana halves wrapped in crisp pastry ad served with vanilla bean icecream and salted caramel and coconut sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Smoked salmon summer bowl, COLD House smoked salmon, roasted beetroot, whipped goats cheese, Nuts, seeds, avocado, and watercress GF $19.00
  • GOOD UNION $12.00/$16.00
    • fried chicken wings with your choice OF garlic lemon and herb or sriracha butter GF HALF DOZEN/1 DOZEN >>
  • Bulgar wheat, Falafels, tomatoes, spinach, hummus, crème Fraiche, lemon citrus dressing V $17.00
  • Chicken and avocado, cos lettuce, sundried tomato, streaky bacon, shaved fennel, homemade French and mayo dressing and parmesan GF $18.00
  • Seared SCOTCH steak $24.00
    • roasted peppers, onion jam, goats curd, watercress and sherry vinaigrette GF
  • Churros a chocolate with cream and cinnamon sugar $12.00
  • Pulled pork $21.00
    • ranch slaw, chefs Texas barbecue sauce
  • Warm bap V $4.00
  • Teriyaki Tofu $14.50
    • Don
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • Udon
  • Seafood Udon $11.50
  • Curry Chicken $15.50
    • Katsu Don
  • Reguar Donburi & Miso Combo $14.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $14.50
    • Don
  • Teriyaki Salmon $16.50
    • Don
  • Regular Donburi & Coke Combo $15.00
  • Lamb & Chips $7.50
  • Kofta (Lamb Patty) Reg $10.50 Large $14.50
  • Veg Hummus (Salad Wrap) Reg $8.00 Large $9.00
  • Spanikopita $5.00
  • Veg Zucchini Reg $9.00 Large $10.50
  • Chips $4.00
  • Kofta (Lamb Patty) Reg $10.50 Large $14.50
  • Mixed Grill (Lamb & Chicken Shish + Kofta) Large $16.00
  • Acai Bowl $14
    • Berries, mango, fresh coconut, avocado & banana, kiwi, blended w coconut water topped with fresh fruit DF GF
  • The Med $12
    • Hummus, sundries tomato, kale pesto, whipped feta
  • The Vego $12
    • Crispy chickpea fritter,haloumi, beetroot relish, coriander mayo
  • Omelettes (4 eggs) $18
    • Smoked Salmon, capers, pickled red onion, dill creme fraiche
  • Cinny $9
    • Cinnamon bagel w cream cheese & house made lemon curd
  • Chorizo $5
  • Gordita $16
    • Chipotle rubbed beef, chargrilled w smokey cheese, pickles, shredded ice berg, jalapeño crema
  • Poached or fried eggs $4
  • Cappriciosa Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce with ham, mushroom, oregano, anchovies, olives and mozzarella
  • Meat lovers Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with pepperoni, beef, ham, diced sausages, bacon, mozzarella and BBQ SWIRL
  • Thin cracker crust $1.00
  • Gluten free $3.99
  • Classic cheese v Sml $7.99 / Lg $11.99
    • Tomato sauce and lots of cheese
  • Chicken bites $6.99
  • Cheesy bacon Sml $10.99 / Lg $15.99
    • BBQ sauce with beef, extra bacon, creamy mayo and mozzarella
  • Traditional N/A
  • Fries $10
    • served with tomato sauce + smoked garlic aioli
  • Celebration bowl $26.5 / $25.5
    • japanese soba noodles, marinated shiitake mushrooms, sesamed avocado, bok choy, kimchi (probiotic korean fermented cabbage), broccoli, pickled cucumber, spicy roasted edamame + green onion w your choice of either crispy chicken or crisp fried tempeh. Chicken / Tempeh
  • Breads for two $14.5
    • artisan bread served w house dips
  • Mexican street corn $12.5
    • blackened sweetcorn w coriander, lime and avocado creme + pepitas
  • Sweet Treats N/A
    • please check our cabinet for daily specials
  • RAW snickers slice / RAW peppermint slice / RAW raspberry & white chocolate slice $8.5
  • Cauliflower and chickpea fritters $24.5
    • light and crispy turmeric + cumin spiced fritters served w all house-made hummus, eggplant kasundi, almond feta + oven roasted baby vine tomatoes completed w a lemon wedge + coriander, lime + avocado crème
  • Famous chocolate + strawberry fondue $18.5
    • a decadent chocolate sauce w sunrippened farm fresh strawberries ready for dipping served w whipped coconut cream + our nutty pistachio + orange dukkah
  • Tikka Masala $14.99
    • marinated in yogurt and delicate spices, cooked on skewers in a traditional tandoor
  • Chicken Karahi (spicy) $14.99
    • a traditional, spicy North Indian dish made with aromatic spices and capsicum
  • Dhal tarka (vegetarian) $14
    • a luscious North Indian lentil dish made with garlic, ginger and exotic spices
  • Tikka Masala $14.99
    • marinated in yogurt and delicate spices, cooked on skewers in a traditional tandoor
  • Goan Fish Curry (spicy) $16.99
    • cooked with aromatic spices in a rich, spicy curry sauce
  • Jalfrazie $14.99
    • tender pieces of chicken, lamb or beef cooked with capsicum, onions and spicy sweet and sour tomato sauce
  • Saagwala $14.99
    • delicious boneless chicken, lamb or beef prepared with spinach and carefully selected fragrant spices in a rich sauce
  • Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Salmon Risotto
  • ●Meat & Fish
  • -Potato & Kumara Cake $5.00
  • Meat Lovers $21.50
    • Salami, ham, chorizo, bacon, nacho mince and bbq sauce
  • Elsie's ultimate breakfast $18.00
    • Bacon, sausage, grilled, mushrooms & tomato, eggs (any style), baked beans & toast
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • Served with your choice of sauce and hundreds of thousands. Sauces; chocolate, strawberry, caramel, passion fruits, berry coulis
  • Snapper
  • Deep Fried Camembert $13.00
    • Crumbed & served on a bed of rocket with rich berry coulis & basil
  • Rare seared tuna, charred pineapple salsa, curry sauce, crispy shallots, coriander $16.50
  • -Three Choices $36
  • Lemongrass marinated free range corn fed chicken thigh, kale, cucumber and mango slaw, coconut and lime dressing $26.50
  • Sticky pork ribs bean sprout and coriander slaw, spiced rice wine vinaigrette $22
  • Confit duck salad, spinach and rocket, goats cheese, candied cashews, cranberry vinaigrette $20.50
  • Seared Merino lamb rump, pea purée corn and capsicum succotash, marinated tomatoes, olive jus $28.50
  • -Two Choices $25
  • -Lemon meringue pie, lemon curd, blueberries, biscuit crumb, Italian meringue $9.50
  • Bacon & Cheese Quesadilla $7.00
  • Eggs on toast $10.50
    • Toasted sour dough with your choice of poached, fried or scrambled eggs
  • Wedges $13.80
    • Potato wedges served ẃ bacon, cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Smoked salmon scramble $18.50
    • With heirloom tomatoes & caramelized onion on toasted Turkish bread
  • Fish n Chips $12.20
  • Add Tomato or Hashbrown $3.00
  • Smoked Chicken & Bacon Linguine $13.00
    • Linguine pasta ẃ this creamy sauce is a crown pleaser, say no more!
  • Salmon $18.50
  • Onion bhaji $6.00
  • -Chilli chicken $15.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and special sauces
  • -Lamb saagwala $15.00
    • Boneless lamb cooked with spices, choy sum and spinach
  • -Beef vindaloo $15.00
    • Boneless beef cooked in vindaloo pasta and tomato gravy and ground spices
  • Fisht bites & chips / Sausage & chips $7.00
  • -Beef saagwala $15.00
    • Boneless beef cooked with spices, choy sum and spinach
  • -Dhal malchni $13.00
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with special species and butter
  • Crispy samosa (2 pcs) $6.00
    • Served with tamarind sauce
  • BEEF SAAGWALA $16.00
    • Diced beef delicately cooked in spinach, onion, tomato gravy and spices
  • GOAN FISH CURRY $18.00
    • Pieces of fish cooked in fine onion tomato and coconut gravy with lemon juice
  • GOSHT BIRYANI $17.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with lamb, special spices and herbs
  • GOAT KADAI $17.50
    • Diced goat cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato, green pepper, onion and coriander
  • MIXED PICKLE $3.00
  • DHINGRI MUTTER $14.00
    • Dhingri and peas cooked in Kashmiri style
  • CHICKEN JALFAREZI $16.00
    • Boneless chicken cooked with diced onion, capsicum and tomato in sweet and sour sauce
  • PRAWN VINDALOO $18.00
    • Prawn cooked in onion tomato gravy with Vindaloo Sauce
  • -With your choice of Bacon & Banana or $16.50
  • Chicken Tenders, with Fries or Salad $9.50
  • - Berry fruit and Banana $16.00
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry & Basmati Rice $17.50
  • Seafood Chowder & Toast $18.50
  • Kaimai Cheese Board $20.00
    • Cheese from our shop with condiments
  • Chinese Chicken Salad $17.00
    • A great blend of Asian style
  • "Old School” Lambs Fry & Bacon $16.00
  • Chicken Liver $14.00
    • A creamy chicken liver parfait, accompanied by crispy croutons and gherkins
  • Petits Fours Duo $12.00
    • A selection of two house-baked tea-infused petits fours with fruit puree and seasonal fruits served on a two tier tower
  • Zealong Sweets Platter $25.00
    • Experience a tea infused culinary journey with a selection of tea-based petits fours: Zealong Green cake, Zealong Pure Tea Macaron, Zealong Aromatic Pannacotta, Zealong Dark Tea tart and Zealong Black tea chocolate, accompanied with fruit coulis and seasonal fruits
  • Semifreddo $16.00
    • A dual-layered ice cream with a distinct Zealong tea-infused layer. Please ask your waitor for today's semifreddo flavour combination
  • Fish Cake $13.00
    • Crispy coconut crusted fish cakes with chilli tamarind relish, finished with coriander
  • Artisan Bread $10.00
    • Warm bread selection with house made dips
  • Zealong Aromatic Pannacotta $13.00
    • Zealong Aromatic tea and vanilla bean set cream topped with a passionfruit coulis
  • Baby Cos Salad $8.00
    • With ranch dressing, radish, chives, and parmesan
  • VENISON BURGER
    • Exclusively sourced lean venison patty, with Deejays special herbs, served with caramelised onions, grandma's plum sauce and garden fresh salad – all encased in a ciabatta bun.
  • BACON AND EGG OR BLT
  • WARM EYE FILLET BURGER
    • Roasted prime beef eye fillet, served medium rare, and matched with a yummy bearnaise sauce in a ciabatta bun with caramelised onion, garden fresh salad and garlic aioli.
  • WARM ROAST LAMB BURGER
    • Roasted butterfly leg of NZ Lamb, served warm in a ciabatta bun with caramelised onion, garden fresh salad and garlic aioli.
  • FRUCOR DRINKS RANGE
  • PURE ANGUS” BURGER
    • Prime 100% Angus beef patty, sourced exclusively for Deejays, and made to a strict recipe. Served with our special tomato sauce, caramelised onions and fresh salad all wrapped up in a ciabatta bun.
  • HOT POTATO FRIES
  • CHICKEN FILLET BURGER
    • Real chicken fillet, sticky chilli, cheese, in a ciabatta bun with caramelised onion, garden fresh salad and garlic aioli.
Squids Bar and Restaurant

Squids Bar and Restaurant

location

Address

15 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga, Waikato, 3510, New Zealand

phone

Phone

078671710

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Sunday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood , Soups

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
15 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga, Waikato, 3510, New Zealand