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

  • C $19.50
    • 4 hoki, 2 hotdogs, 2 sausages, 2 potato fritters, $3 chips
  • Seafood Box $6.80
    • 2 Haki bites, crab stick, squid ring, mussel with chips and tartare sauce
  • Combo include chips and drink
  • Ham, Cheese and Pineapple $5.00
  • 6x Mussels (1.40ea) $7.00
  • Ck’s Chicken Burger (Small/Large) $9.50/$12.50
    • Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Pineapple, Lettuce, Onion, Carrot, Mayo sauce
  • Cheese Pork Sausage $3.50
  • Egg Burger (Small/Large) $5.00/$8.00
  • Kapiti Ice Cream or Sorbet $11.00
    • Please ask your wait staff for flavours
  • Affogato (single/double shot of espresso over vanilla ice cream) $7.00
  • Topping: Garlic Butter, Blue Cheese, Peppercorn or Mushroom $35.00
  • Lamb Shoulder Rack, Harissa-Roasted Pumpkin & Kumara, Mint Yoghurt, Hummus $34.00
  • Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Honey Mustard Mayo $14.00
  • Mini Lamb Burgers, Tomato Chilli Jam, Beetroot Relish, Basil Mint Mayo (x3) $19.00
  • Prawn Sliders, Avocado Salsa, Marie Rose Sauce $13.50
  • Rocket, Pear, Honeyed Walnut Salad (Blue Cheese Dressing Optional) $11.00
  • Steak & Ale Pie $19.00
    • chips & salad
  • Fish & Chips $24.00
    • beer battered fish, chips, tartare & salad
  • Vege $17.00
    • vegetable fritter, tomato chilli jam, mint yoghurt, lettuce & tomato - All served in a fresh bun with chips & either aioli or tomato sauce
  • Quesadilla, pulled pork, tomato & jalapeño relish with harissa mayo $12.00
  • Fried apple pie, vanilla ice cream &vbutterscotch sauce $11.00
  • Classic $18.00
    • garlic, wine, cream & herbs - With either chips or garlic bread (GF without bread)
  • Chorizo & potato salad with spinach & red peppers $10.00
  • Pork $16.00
    • crispy pork (pressed hock), apple salad, mustard mayo & chilli jam - All served in a fresh bun with chips & either aioli or tomato sauce
  • Toasted Soy Mixed Nuts, Wasabi Peas $8
  • Focaccia/ Health Bread/ GF Bread $
  • Bacon + Egg Bap $15
  • Ham + Cheese Omelette $9.5
  • Ploughmans Platter $21
    • Cheese, Cured Meats, Savouries, Greens
  • Taupo Beef Rump, Caramelised Onion, Rocket, Chipotle Mayo $17
  • Bacon + Eggs on Toast $9.5
  • Lamb Shoulder Tortillas $17
    • Rasel Hanout, Sour Cream, Hummus
  • Medium $16.00
  • 120gm Angus Beef burger $18.00
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
  • Battered fish $12.00
  • Prawn Cocktail $11.00
  • ALL $12 each
  • FREE sundae Choc, Caramel, Passion fruit
  • Pork chops $19.00
  • Tandoori Chicken $24.5
    • spiced chicken, red onion, cashew, raita, eggplant relish
  • Margarita $21
    • basil, tomato, basil pesto, mozzarella
  • Spicy Mediterranean $24.5
    • pepperoni, chorizo, olive, feta, anchovy, capsicum, parmesan, aioli
  • Artichoke Crusted Market Fish $29.9
    • w lemon & caper couscous, crème frâiche
  • Caprese Bread $14
    • w basil, tomato, mozzarella
  • Parmesan Garlic Pizza Bread $12
    • w aioli
  • Vegan $24
    • pumpkin, spinach, falafel, capsicum, cashew, red onion, eggplant relish
  • Pork Belly $32
    • w sticky rice, Asian greens
  • Caesar salad (gf) $16
    • Cos lettuce, parmesan, bacon, poached egg, Garlic croutons, anchovies & Caesar dressing
  • -or prawns(6) $8
  • -chicken tenderloins coated in a delicious chia, corn and seed crumb with a nutty slaw, capsicum chilli jam & aioli & fries
  • -Add Salmon $6
  • -pumpkin feta & quinoa pattie w roasted capsicum, beetroot, nutty slaw & capsicum chilli jam
  • -Add Salmon $6
  • Bacon & eggs $13
    • on toasted ciabatta. Tweak it.
  • -small $4
  • Breakfast Trifle $15.80
    • A lavish way to start the day…layers of Ironique-made baked granola, seeds, nuts & oats….Clevedon Valley buffalo yoghurt…blueberry, cranberry & chia seeds topped with a sprinkle of fruit
  • Sesame Chicken Wontons $9.90
    • Home made crispy wontons filled ẃ chicken & a hint of ginger & sesame ẃ dipping sauce of chilli, lime & sweet soy
  • Sides
  • Potato wedges $14.90
    • The works -.served with bacon, cheese, salsa, & sour cream
  • Steak & mushroom sandwich $19.90
    • Beef sirloin marinated in ‘The Chefs special marinade’, caramelised onions, capsicum, mushroom served on a traditional French baked roll with an avocado aioli
  • Wedged $8.50
  • or plain $7.50
  • Winter Vegetable Lasagne $16.50
    • Pumpkin, spinach, red onion & kumara with sheets of lasagna & bechamel sauce sprinkled with cheese & served ẃ pear, walnut & parmesan salad
  • Gluten Free Option $2.20
  • The Magic Mushroom $16.80
    • Scotch Fillet Steak, Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon, Salad, Red Chili Relish, Aioli
  • Aioli Dip $1.00
  • Crispy Nemo $14.90
    • Crispy Fish Fillets, Salad, Relish, Lemon Tartare Sauce
  • Tartare Dip $1.00
  • Satay Spice $12.20
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Crank’N Cranberry $14.90
    • Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Bacon, Camembert Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Soul Classic $11.20
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Bacon Butty $12.00
    • Friend egg, bacon & smoky barbeque relish in a sourdough sandwich
  • The mighty Ō $19.50
    • Egg, bacon, pure pork sausages, mushrooms, tomato, kumara & kale. rosti, ciabatta & hollandaise
  • Spanish Omelette $13.00
    • Includes 3 fillings from our optional extras
  • Mushroom $3.00
  • Add small $6.00
  • Ham $3.00
  • Avocado $3.00
    • Seasonal
  • Granola $12.50
    • Lightly baked oats, seeds, nuts, maple syrup & a touch of cinnamon served w/ fruit compote & ragian coconut yoghurt topped with chia
  • Eggs Benedict on Vienna Loaf $15.20
    • with tomato, hash browns & hollandaise sauce with salmon
  • Garlic Bread $4.90
  • Three Scrambled Eggs with toast $10.30
  • Chicken Kebabs with Fresh Salad & Sweet Chili Sauce $13.50
  • Crumbed Camembert with Plum Sauce $14.50
  • Seafood Cocktails with Creamy Seafood Sauce & Salad $tba
  • Toast $4.00
    • two slices of toast with Marmite, jam, peanut butter, marmalade, butter
  • Garlic & Herb Bread $5.20
  • Dipping Sauce $2.50
  • Steak & Egg $6.50
  • Sausage $2.00
  • Egg $1.20
  • Egg $1.50
  • Lasagne $3.00
  • Sweetcorn Fritter $3.00
  • Squid Ring $0.80
  • Chick n Fala Pita(regular/petita) $11.50 /$9.50
  • Roast Lamb Salad (regular/petita) $11.90/ $9.90
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Steak Pita(regular/petita) $11.50 / $9.50
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Garden (V) Pita (regular/petita) $8.50 / $7.50
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Bami Goreng (Spicy) $14.50
    • Southeast Asian style spicy curry flavour stir fried noodle
  • Seafood Udon Noodle Pot $16.50
    • Seafood (fish,prawn,mussel,etc) & udon noodle soup cooked and served in metal pot
  • Sweet Basil & Soy Chicken with Rice $15.50
    • Chicken cooked in clay pot with special sweet basil & ginger sauce served with rice & miso soup
  • Spring Roll $6.50
    • Deep fried vegetable spring rolls
  • Okonomiyaki $9.50
    • Japanese savoury seafood & vegetable pancake
  • Shanghai Noodle $14.50
    • Stir fried thick Shanghai noodle with BBQ pork & prawn
  • Miso Soup $2.50
    • Seaweed miso soup
  • Mango Pudding $5.00
    • Refreshing & light mango pudding
  • Squid rings $0.80
  • 2 Fish, 2 crabstick, 2 potato fritters 2 sausages hotdog $3 chips $20.00
  • Mussels $1.50
  • C $10.00
    • Fish, oyster, scallop, crabstick, squid ring, $2 chips
  • Fish sandwich $5.00
  • Potato fritter $1.40
  • Oysters $2.00
  • A $25.00
    • 3 Fish, 3 crabsticks, 2 potato fritters,2 sausage, 2 squid rings $4 chips
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