The Elephant Wrestler in Auckland Menu

SNACKS - BREAD & FRIES SNACKS - BREAD & FRIES
  • Chunky Fries $9
    • with Elephant salt and tomato sauce
  • 3 Cheese Pizza Bread $11.9
    • w / feta, mozzarella, cheddar and dried oregano
  • Loaded Fries $14.9
    • w / ham, cheese & roast gravy OR w/ chilli beef, sour cream & jalapeno sauce
  • Crisscut Fries $10.9
    • w/ tomato sauce
  • Toasted Turkish Garlic Bread $11.9
    • w/ hummus EVOO
  • Seasoned Wedges with Sour Cream. $10.9
    • Add bacon, cheese & sweet chilli sauce $15.9
SNACKS - LIGHTWEIGHTS SNACKS - LIGHTWEIGHTS
  • 5 Spiced Salt & Pepper Squid $16.5
    • w/ Vietnamese mint dressing & mixed sprout salad
  • Jerk Chicken Skewers $13.9
    • w/ pineapple & corn salsa
  • Beef & Bulghur Meatballs $13.9
    • w / spicy tomato & white bean ragout topped with Parmesan
  • Steamed Pork Buns $13.9
    • w / char siu pork, snow pea shoots, crispy shallot & pickled red cabbage
  • Shrimp Roll Sliders $15
    • w/ cocktail sauce, celery & lettuce
  • Pork & Shitake Won Tons $12.5
    • w / sweet chilli sauce
  • 3 Cheese Arancini $12.5
    • w / roast onion & pear aioli
  • Beef Tataki $15.5
    • w / fries shallot, wakame salad & ponzu dressing
  • Pulled Lamb & Red Lentil Croquettes $15
    • w / harrisa yoghurt
  • Spicy Chicken Wings 500G $19.9 1KG $36.9
    • with blue cheese. CHOOSE - BBQ // Plum Sauce // Teriyaki Sauce
SNACKS - PLATTERS SNACKS - PLATTERS
  • Quattro $46.9
    • 5 spiced salt & pepper squid // pork & shitake won tons // jerk chicken skewers // 3 cheese arancini
  • Elephant $85.9
    • 5 spiced salt & pepper squid // pork & shitake won tons // jerk chicken skewers // 3 cheese arancini // beef & bulghur meatballs // shrimp roll sliders // pulled lamb & red lentil croquettes // chicken wings (500gms) with spicy BBQ sauce
MAINS - MIDDLEWEIGHTS MAINS - MIDDLEWEIGHTS
  • Thai Chicken Larb Gai $19.9
    • w/ lemongrass broth, crushed peanuts, steamed jasmine rice & lettuce
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.9
    • w / mesclun, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts, crispy noodles and chilli-lime dressing
  • Black & Blue Salad $25.9
    • w/ blackened pork scotch, blue cheese crumb, cos lettuce, watercress, tomato, charred red pepper, white beans, strawberries, tortilla crisps & strawberry balsamic vinaigerette
  • Fettucine Carbonara $23.5
    • w / smoked chicken, bacon, mushroom, white wine cream sauce & parmesan
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips Reg $22.5 Large $28.9
    • Tarakihi, crushed peas, tartare & lemon wedge
  • Traditional Caesar $20.9
    • w / cos lettuce, parmesan, poached egg, crispy bacon, focaccia croutons & caesar dressing. Add chicken $6.0
  • Grilled Chicken Salad $25.9
    • w / moroccan spice, baby spinach, chickpeas, baby beetroot, red onion, diced feta, harissa yoghurt & pita croutes
  • Souvlaki Grilled Flat Bread $20.5
    • w / greek feta, tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, harissa yoghurt dressing & chunky fries. CHOOSE shredded lamb OR pulled pork
  • Mixed Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto $23.5
    • w / truffle mascarpone & rocket. Add chicken $6.0
MAINS - THE MAIN EVENT MAINS - THE MAIN EVENT
  • Pan Seared Market Fish $31.9
    • w / squid ink & chorizo risotto, charred baby octopus, roma tomato concasse & baby capers
  • NZ Lamb Duo $32.9
    • w / Roast half rack, lamb & red lentil croquettes, crushed minted peas, chilli polenta chips & rosemary jus
  • Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.9
    • w / Tuscan seasoning, potato & pumpkin galette, red wine poached pear, watercress & jus
  • Grilled Half Spatchcock $29.9
    • w/ shichimi rub, soba noodles, edamame beans, red miso broth, daikon radish & carrot salad
MAINS - ELEPHANT GRILL MAINS - ELEPHANT GRILL
  • Angus Pure Scotch Fillet 250gm $34.5
    • grass fed from the taranaki region; boneless cut of prime rib with rich marbling
  • Angus Pure Rump Steak 300gm $34.5
    • grass fed premium beef
  • Harrisa Lamb Shoulder 500gm $32.9
    • house smoked and then slow cooked with Harrisa rub
  • Rib Eye on the Bone 350gm N/A
  • Aged Eye Fillet 200gm $35.5
    • aged to perfection for a minimum of 21 days; tender prime cut
  • Venison Ribs 400gm $32.9
    • sous vide, w/ cherry mustard glaze
  • The Wrestler JUMBO Meat Board (serves 3 - 5) $89.9
    • Angus Savannah rump steak 300gm, sous vide cherry mustard glazed venison ribs 400gm, smoked slow cooked harrissa lamb shoulder 500gm PLUS a selection of sauces and your choice of four sides
  • Additional Single Serve Sides $5.9
    • sauteed seasonal greens / beer battered onion rings / sauteed mushrooms / minted crushed peas / chilli polenta chips / beer battered onion rings / sauteed mushrooms
MAINS - UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS MAINS - UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS
  • Margherita Pizza $20.5
    • w/ cherry tomato, fresh basil & mozzarella pearls
  • Pulled Pork Pizza $21.9
    • w/ pineapple, jalapeno, red pepper & chipotle BBQ sauce
  • Slow Cooked Shredded Lamb Pizza $22.9
    • w/ beetroot, potato, feta, rocket & rosemary aioli
  • Classic Beef Burger $20.9
    • with a 180gm house made angus beef patty, mozzarella, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato and beetroot relish on a sesame seed bun
  • Shredded Slow Cooked Lamb Burger $20.9
    • w/ sliced cucumber, minted yoghurt, eggplant chutney and dukkah on a focaccia bun
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Burger $20.9
    • w/ pickled apple, jalapeno aioli, Emmental cheese on a sesame seed burger bun
  • Grilled Steak Sandwich $25.5
    • w/ 150gm sirloin steak, rocket, tomato, mushroom, dijon mustard, sliced Edam cheese, beer battered onion rings on ciabatta
  • House Smoked Chicken Pizza $22.9
    • w/ mushroom, corn, red onion, baby spinach & pesto aioli
  • Meat Lovers Pizza $23.9
    • w/ salami, pepperoni, chorizo, ham & BBQ sauce
  • Gourmet Hand Pulled Pizzas to Share $36.9
    • your choice of pizza w/ oregano salt, chilli flakes, roast garlic oil, rocket & parmesan. (serves 4 - 6 people)
  • Buffalo & Blue Burger $23.9
    • 180gm house made buffalo mince patty, blue cheese, pear & fig relish, onion marmalade, lettuce, tomato on a sesame seed bun (subject to availability)
  • Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burger $20.9
    • w/ avocado cream, grilled pineapple, sriracha aioli, mixed leaves on a focaccia bun
  • Vegetarian Burger $19.9
    • w/ a quinoa, feta and vegetable patty, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red capsicum relish and battered onion rings on sesame seed bun
  • The Jumbo $28.9
    • 180gm house made angus beef patty, sliced roast beef, battered onion rings, mozzarella, Emmental cheese, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato and beetroot relish on a corn dusted bun
KIDS KIDS
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $6
    • with chocolate OR berry sauce
  • Fish and Chips $11.5
    • grilled or battered with fries and ketchup
  • Pepperoni Pizza $11.5
  • Chicken and Bacon Pasta $11.5
    • tomato or parmesan cream sauce
  • Quesadilla $11.5
    • Roasted Chicken, BBQ sauce and mixed leaf salad
  • Chocolate Brownie $8
    • whipped cream
  • Mini Burger $11.5
    • Chicken or Beef with fries and ketchup
  • Hawaiian Pizza $11.5
    • with ham and pineapple
  • Grilled Chicken Breast $11.5
    • mixed leaf salad
  • Banana Split $8
    • vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and sprinkles
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Eton Mess $12.9
    • w/ macerated strawberries & rhubarb, meringue, whipped cream & mixed berry sauce
  • Dark Chocolate Delice $12.9
    • w/ malt biscuit crumb, raspberry mascarpone & salted caramel sauce
  • Dessert Platter to Share $40
    • Serves 4 - 6 people
  • Malibu Panna Cotta $12.9
    • w/ spiced pineapple & roast coconut crisps (gf/df)
  • Wrestler's Ice Cream Sundae $12.9
    • w/ kapiti vanilla bean ice cream, chopped nuts, caramel popcorn, chocolate, strawberry & salted caramel sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Full Monty L $17.90
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • California L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Charlie Brown L $11.40 / S $9.90
    • Chicken w/ spicy satay, salad, mayo & relish
  • Halloumi $3.00
  • Beetroot Relish $1.00
  • Gf
    • Ask about our gluten free options / Gluten free buns $2.00
  • Triple C L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Chicken w/ camembert, cranberry sauce, salad & mayo
  • Kiwi Classic L $16.40 / S $14.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $10.00 Full $18.00
    • Tender whole chicken marinated in tandoorl sauce and smoke roasted pleces
  • Chicken Manchurian (Mild) $10.00
    • Boneless chicken cubes deep fried tossed with bell pepper, manchurian sauce
  • Kadai Chicken $10.00
    • Chicken tempered with onion tomato capsicum and special southern spices
  • Rogan Josh $10.00
    • Tender lamb cooked with onion, garlic, ginger and exotic blend of spice
  • Mutton Dum Biryani $10.00
    • Authentic hyderabadi mutton biryani cooked in dum style
  • Family Pack (Chicken, Mutton, Veg) $38.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $10.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked with bell pepper in indo Chinese
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • Chicken tikka cooked in exotic spice, creamy and butter gravy
  • BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH $7.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and tangy BBQ sauce on a honey wheat bun.
  • REAL ICE CREAM OREO MILK SHAKE $4.90
    • Creamy, hand-scooped ice cream blended with milk and OREO cookie pieces then topped with whipped topping.
  • MEMPHIS BBQ THICKBURGER $12.50/ $14.50
    • Pulled Pork with a Charbroiled Beef Patty, Crispy Onion Straws, Melting Cheese and BBQ sauce on a Seeded bun.( 1/3 lb. Angus or 1/2 lb. Angus)
  • BACON 3-WAYS BURGER $12.90/ $14.90
    • Bacon it up, with our Bacon 3-Ways Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with crispy bacon strips, bacon jam, bacon crumble, lettuce, tomato and cheese. ( 1/3 lb. Angus or 1/2 lb. Angus)
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $6.00/ $9.90
    • Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk. ( 3pc/ 5pc )
  • GUACAMOLE BACON THICKBURGER $12.50/ $14.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, guacamole, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, red onions, lettuce and Santa Fe sauce on a seeded bun.( 1/3 lb. Angus or 1/2 lb. Angus)
  • THE BREAKFAST BURGER $6.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, folded egg, bacon, and cheese with hash rounds and ketchup on a seeded bun.
  • CRISSCUT FRIES $4.00
    • Crunchy bites of crisscut potatoes.
  • Beef fry $12.99
  • Flavoured parotta $3
    • (butter / garlic / cheese)
  • Kerala fish fry $12.99
  • Kesari $4
  • Pappadam - 5nos $3
  • Lamb khorma $13.99
    • Lamb cooked in cream and cashew nut gravy and tempered in indian spices
  • Malabar lamb curry $13.99
    • Lamb cooked in spicy coconut gravy
  • Chicken neelgiri $12.99
    • Chicken simonered in fresh coriander and mint gravy
  • Guinness and Milk Chocolate Mousse
    • w mixed berries
  • Banoffee Cheesecake
    • w biscuit shards
  • Tandory Chicken Skewer $12.00
    • w pickled red onion mint yoghur
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding
    • butterscootch Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream w brandy snap
  • Soft Shell Taco's $16.50
    • gunpowder prawns lime mayo coriander or pulled lamb capsicum pickled cucumber, harissa mayo or crispy fish, tartare
  • Potato Skins $15.00
    • w cheese bacon sour cream
  • Salt n' Pepper Squid $15.50
    • w roasted lime
  • Fish n' Chips $29.00
    • with tartare garden salad large
  • Omelette Exhibit ‘A’G FA 18.0
    • Roast pumpkin, pine nuts, spinach, cheddar cheese, tomato chutney, toast. (Not guilty)
  • It’s ‘Ham’mer time G FA 13.0
    • Thick slices of country ham paired with Gruyère cheese topped with walnut mustard, gherkins and pickled red onion.
  • Grilled Polenta CakesGF, VGA, VG 16.5
    • Comes with ‘I will smash you’ avo with feta and basil, Portobellomushrooms and goats curd. Plus it has cake in the name, you can’t go wrong. >>
  • Salmon on Herb Waffle 19.5
    • Served with our house cured salmon on herb waffles with a Romesco sauce topped off with basil, crispy capers, pickled red onion and whipped avocado/sour cream.
  • Sea, Sea, Land, Mouth 21.5
    • Deliciously poached octopus is pared with prawns in this farro risotto. Its flavours are toned with a lemon and herb undercurrent that matches well with the shaved baby carrotwithin. >>
  • Grandma’s Pork Bánh mì 13.5
    • Been years in the making! Light and crispy, traditional home-bakedVietnamese bread with Viet-style marinaded pork, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, coriander,mild red chilli and chicken cognac pate. >>
  • Secret Vegetable Business (SVB)G FA , VG 12.5
    • There is a vego roll special that is available every day, just ask the staff about it. Code is SVB.
  • Mircher Buesli GF, VG, DF ( Just for the early birds before 11am) 13.5
    • This tropical take on bircher contains apple-soaked oats, not one, but two kinds of coconut nectar, seasonal fruit, shaved coconut, macadamia nuts and bit of mint, for, you know... fun times..
  • Side salad $7
  • Shrimb cocktail Entrée $15
    • Ever popular, best imported shrimbs, piquant seafood dressing
  • Lord nelson rib $38
    • Ribeye cooked on the bone, marinated thick, juicy and flavoursome
  • Steak and chips $12
  • Cheesy garlic bread $6
  • Fillet mexicano $38
    • Best fillet, grilled as you like it with a hot spicy sauce
  • Garlic bread $4
  • Cheesecake of the day $10
    • Ever changing flavours, ask your waitress for todays special
  • Tamarillo, yogurt, oat crumble $12.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips $21.00
  • Gelato stick of the day $9.00
  • Prosciutto, kale & pear flatbread $15.00
  • Poached pear, vanilla sponge, crème fraîche $12.00
  • Polenta chips $7.00
  • Wild mushroom, egg $14.00
  • Crisps, beetroot cream $7.00
  • Combination $15.00
  • Spicy Wedges scoop $4.00
  • B. Combination Fried Rice; Chicken Chow Mein; Sweet and Sour Pork $35.00
  • Pork $13.00
  • BBQ Pork $13.00
  • Pork $13.00
  • Satay Steak $13.50
  • BBQ Pork $13.00
  • Combination Meats $13.00
  • Steak $10.50
  • Lemon Fish $12.00
  • Pork $11.00
  • Potato Fritter $0.70
  • Curry Roll (home made) $2.20
  • Cashew Nuts & Veges $12.50
  • 1 2 Fish, 1 Sausage, 1 Potato Fritter, 1 Scoop Chips $9.50
  • Fresh Fruit Platter $15.50
    • seasonal fruit, Greek yoghurt, honey & fruit compote
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich $16.50
    • served in a cornmeal roll, with coleslaw & apple sauce
  • Thai Chicken Salad $16.50
    • cucumber, pickled red onion, tomato, salad greens & crispy noodles
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $16.50
    • salad greens, aioli and lemon
  • Black Pudding $4.00
  • Big Beat Breakfast $19.50
    • 2 eggs any style, bacon, sausage, roasted tomato, mushroom, black pudding & toast
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • bacon or mushroom, spinach, rosti & hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes $12.50
    • bacon & maple syrup
  • Bread & Dips $14.90
    • Fresh baked loaf served with dips and Pellegrino olive oil
  • -Kumara chips with aioli / Wedges with sour cream $9.90
  • -Salmon $19.90
  • Chicken Melt $22.90
    • Grilled chicken breast with tomato, bacon, guacamole and melted mozzarella on toasted ciabatta served with salad greens and fries
  • V=Vegetarian / GF= Gluten Free
  • -Pancakes $7.90
    • 1 pancake with banana, maple syrup and bacon
  • -Add bacon $18.00
  • Denver leg venison $37.90
    • Walnut crusted, confit,potato, courgette, beetroot in raspberry port wine just (GF)
  • CHICKEN & BACON BURGER $16.50
    • with chips crumbed/grilled
  • BAKED BEANS ON TOAST $9.50
    • with poached egg 1
  • HONEY SOY BEEF SALAD $14.50
  • TOASTED BAGEL/CROISANT $8.50
    • with bacon, avocado, tomato & cream cheese
  • TODAY'S SOUP $10.50
    • served with garlic bread/pumpkin & kumara
  • TOASTED BAGEL/CROISANT $7.50
    • with ham tomato, cream cheese & chutney
  • TOASTS $4.00
    • with butter & preserves
  • BAKED BEANS ON TOAST $7.50
  • Stacked Pancakes $8.50
    • Grilled banana, bacon, maple syrup & whipped cream
  • Lunch Box $12.00
    • 2 Thighs, 2 Drumsticks, 1 Regular Chips
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $4.50
    • Crispy bacon, cheese, egg, tomato, salad topped with Mayonnaise
  • Steak Burger $6.50
    • Lightly seasoned grilled steak, grilled onion, tomato, salad, topped with BBQ Sauce
  • Pork Rib Meal $8.00
    • Grilled pork rib, chips, egg & salad
  • Fish Burger $7.00
    • Crumbed fillet of fish, tomato, topped with tartare sauce & served with chips
  • Combo Box $24.00
    • 4 Thighs, 4 Drumsticks, 1 Large chips & a can of Coke
  • Classic Burger $9.50
    • Beef patty, bacon, cheese, tomato, salad & chips
  • Smoked Pork Fried Capsicum / Smoked Pork Fried Bamboo Shoots / Smoked Pork Fried Leek $16.50
  • Egg, Wood Ear and Pork / Spicy Pork with Capsicum $16.50
  • Hunan Stir Fried Smoked Pork / Braised Pork Mince and Egg / Stewed Beef / Stewed Pork / Spicy Trotters $10.50
  • Pickled Turnips and Pork Tripe / Spicy Bamboo Shoots and Pork $20.50
  • Spicy and Sour Baby Squid / Spicy Chitterlings $30.50
  • Stir Fried Sausage and Bean Curd / Spicy and Sour Beef with Bamboo Shoots $10.50
  • Combination Salad (Large) $20.50
  • Steamed Smoked Pork and Chicken / Steamed Pork with Rice Flour / Braised Pork Belly $20.50
The Elephant Wrestler

The Elephant Wrestler

location

Address

138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094898030

clock

Opened hours

11 AM to 1 AM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , European , International , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Live Music ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Live Sports Screening ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Gastro Pub

Location
138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand