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

  • Moroccan Chicken Breast $33.00
    • With mushroom & courgette arborio pilaf, wilted spinach, plum & beetroot sauce & apricot salsa
  • Patata Bravas $7.00
    • Fresh seasoned potato chunks, topped with bravas sauce & aioli (V) & (GF)
  • Croissant $9.50
    • Plain with NZ butter and jam ($5.50) or, filled with smoked chicken, basil pesto & melted mozzarella
  • Mediterranean Seafood Rice $25.00
    • Fresh mussels, scallops, squid rings, and tiger prawn cutlets in tomato-based sauce, topped with parmesan cheese. (Gluten Free & Vegetarian options available)
  • Spiced Pork Belly $15.00
    • Coated with dukkah and served with beetroot chutney (gf)
  • GF= Gluten Free / V= Vegetarian
  • Moorish Kebabs $13.50
    • Spiced beef or chicken kebabs on toasted pine and romesco sauce
  • Fruit Salad $14.50
    • Fresh seasonal fruit with greek yoghurt drizzled with honey (V) (GF)
  • BEEF BURGER $18.50
    • Handmade plum and coriander beef patty with bacon. cheese. lettuce and tomato.with sweet and tangy caramelised onions.Served with our hand cut chips. >>
  • CHICKEN BURGER $18.50
    • Moroccan seasoned chicken tenderloins with bacon. cheese. chive mayonnaise. lettuce and tomato accompanied with our hand cut chips.
  • WEDGES. BACON AND CHEESE $13.50
    • Seasoned wedges with bacon pieces and melted cheese served with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • BEEF STEW $14.00
    • Hearty beef and ale stew served with thick cut bread
  • FISH AND CHIPS $16.50
    • Breaded fish served with hand cut chips and mushy peas.
  • CLUB SANDWICH $15.00
    • Boiled egg. chicken. bacon. lettuce, tomato, chive mayonnaise and black olives
  • SCAMPI $8.00
    • Whitby scampi. served on dressed leaves with a lemon garlic mayonnaise
  • GARLIC BREAD $6.00
  • Ugly Soup $12.90 ea
    • Won ton noodle / seafood noodle / dumpling noodle / chicken noodle / beef noodle / prawn noodle
  • -BBQ pork $3.50 ea
  • Dessert $2.00 ea
    • Frozen mango (real fruit / no dairy / no cholesterol)
  • Freshly cooked dumplings (10 for) $10.90
  • Ugly Bowl (Fried rice or noodle / two choices of meat with salad ) $12.90 ea
    • Chilli beef / sweet & sour pork / chilli chicken / lemon chicken / BBQ pork
  • Ugly Noodle $12.90 ea
    • Chicken dried noodle / beef noodle / BBQ pork dried noodle / prawn noodle
  • -Mini Bao $1.80 ea
    • Pork / Custard / red bean
  • Dumplings $1.10 ea
    • Prawn & pork / pork & vegetable / beef & onion chicken & spring onion / vegetarian
  • Potato Wedges $ 6.50
  • Seekh Kebab $ 11.00
  • Shahi Paneer $ 15.00
  • -Half $11.99
  • Lamb Vindaloo (Hot) $ 17.00
  • Raita $ 3.00
  • Mango Chicken $ 16.00
  • Vege Chicken $ 16.00
  • ham, cheese & tomato $9.50
  • chilli beef nachos w/ sour cream & guacamole $9.50
  • FISH & CHIPS $14.50
    • Pan-fried or battered w/ fries
  • STEAK, EGG & FRIES $14.50
    • Tender sirloin steak w/ 2 eggs & fries
  • Wednesday - Pizza
  • BURGERS
  • PIZZAS $20.00
    • (available for takeaway)
  • THREE EGG OMELETTE
  • BEST UGLY BAGELS $6.50
    • raisin & cinnamon cream cheese housemade jam
  • BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $17.50
    • bacon, maple syrup, banana
  • FREE RANGE EGGS $9.50
    • 2 eggs poached or fried housemade relish
  • CROQUE MONSIEUR $13.50
    • ham off the bone, mozzarella, grainy mustard, bechamel sauce, toasted brioche, salad greens
  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS ON RYE $16.50
    • medley of mushrooms, creme fraiche, parsley, thyme, rye
  • PANCAKE, BANANA MAPLE SYRUP
  • Roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado $4.00
  • THE BIG STAN $22.00
    • 2 eggs any style, bacon, sausage, roated tomato, mushrooms, crispy herbed potatoes, sourdough toast, housemade relish
  • Mixed spiced nuts (V)(GF) $7.50
    • Crunchy concoction of roasted mixed nuts and seeds
  • Spicy chorizo & parsnip crisp (GF) $8.00
    • Spicy local chorizo sausage and parsnip crisp seasoned with crispy sage
  • Olivas mixtas (GF)(V) $9.00
    • Mixed olives marinated in olive oil with crumbled feta
  • Small antipasti platter $18.00
    • A selection of locally sourced meats, cheese and crudite (4 people)
  • Braised pork pringa $12.00
    • Traditional spanish pulled pork with gazpacho mayonnaise and guindilla chillies
  • Large antipasti platter $28.00
    • A selection of locally sourced meats, cheese and crudite (4 people)
  • Churros (V) $8.50
    • Deep fried spanish donuts served with a warm, bitter-sweet chocolate sauce
  • Snapper cakes (GF) $12.00
    • Market fresh snapper with asian herbs and spices served with chilli lime aioli
  • Nut granola, mixed berries, labneh, coconut $13.50
  • Spaghetti, chicken, Italian parsley, artichokes, confit garlic, parmesan $17.00
  • Gluten free bread $2.50
  • Butchers pork sausage, hash, poached eggs, roast onion puree $18.50
  • French fries roasted garlic mayo $7.50
  • Hash brown $4.00
  • Scrambled eggs, vine tomatoes, sourdough $14.00
  • Shakshuka, tomato ragout, eggs, yoghurt, dukkha, coriander, toast $18.50
  • Our Flavors
  • Chimichurri
    • The most popular argentinean sauce, combination of olive oil, fresh herbs, chili flakes and garlic
  • Veggie Burrito $13.00
    • Filled with black beans, rice, cheddar cheese, mexican fresh sauce, sour cream and guacamole
  • Fresh Fruit Salad Bowl $7.00
  • -Carne - Beef $10.00
  • -La Playera $8.00
    • Avocado and tomato sauces with mozzarella cheese
  • Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla $15.00
  • - De Carne
    • Ground beef cooked with olives, onions and raisins in a juicy sauce. A classic!
  • Tom Yum Gai (Chicken) $7.50
    • The most popular Thai soup, simmered with lemon juice, lemongrass, mushroom and spring onion
  • Pad Med Mamuang (Cashew Nuts)
    • Stir fried with Thai chili paste, fresh vegetables & cashew nuts
  • - Prawn, Scallops, Duck or Crispy Pork $17.90
  • - Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.90
  • Goong Hom Pha (Prawn Spring Roll) $9.50
    • Deep fried spring roll wrappers filled with prawn, carrot, celery and spring onion
  • Gaeng Kiew Whan (Green Curry)
    • Thai green curry with coconut cream
  • Yum Mookob (Crispy Pork Salad) $17.90
    • Crispy pork with homemade sauce and fresh Thai salad
  • - Prawn or Scallops $17.90
  • Steak and pineapple veges $11.60
  • Cheese and tomato $3.70
  • Sausage $1.70
  • Pork soft noodles $10.30
  • Prawn fried rice $12.00
  • Vegetarian burger $3.70
  • Pork $10.30
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Minced Pork on Toast $6.50
    • with sweet plum sauce
  • Choo Chee Fish or Prawn Red Curry (CF) (GF)( LC) $15.50
    • Fish or Prawn served in red curry sauce with steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrot topped with coconut milk and wild ginger.
  • Extra Vege $2.50
  • Tom Kha Gai $4.50
    • Traditional Thai chicken and coconut soup
  • Money Bags $5.50
    • prawn and crabstick dumpling with Thai herbs
  • Japanese Meatballs $6.50
  • Tom Yum Fried Rice (GF) (LC) $14.00
    • Chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with hot and sour tom yum paste, chilli, egg, mushroom, tomato and broccoli.
  • Extra Meat (Except Duck) $2.50
  • 55. Chicken Katsu Ramen $11.90
  • 21. Teriyaki Tofu $10.90
  • 66. Teriyaki Salad (Chicken, Beef, Tofu or Fish) $12.90
  • 70. Miso Katsu Salad (Chicken, Pork or Fish) $12.90
  • 19. Teriyaki Salmon Bento $15.50
  • 28. Miso Katsu (Chicken, Pork or Fish) $12.50
  • 33. Katsu Curry (Chicken, Pork or Fish) $12.50
  • 31. Katsu Udon (Chicken, Pork or Fish) $12.50
  • Chicken Livers N/A
    • livers saute' w bacon, mushroom, onion, garlic, herbs in a cream sauce w poached egg, bagel, hollandaise sauce
  • Corn Fritters N/A
    • fresh fritters served w bacon, spinach, avocado, poached eggs and relish
  • Fresh Fruit N/A
    • seasonal fresh fruits w natural yoghurt
  • Wood Fired Pizzas N/A
    • Margarita, hawaiian, supreme, pepperoni, smoked salmon, vegetarian
  • Fish n Chips N/A
    • crisp beer battered fish, chips and salad w tartare sauce
  • Grain Toast, Fruit Toast, Croissant N/A
    • either w spread selection
  • Eggs on Toast N/A
    • eggs any style on toasted ciabbata
  • Bolognaise N/A
    • traditional beef mince on toasted bagel w poached egg & hollandaise sauce
  • Salmon Avocado Omelette $17.00
    • Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Cheese, Toast
  • Assorted Seafood: $24.00
    • Mixed with Calamari, Prawn and Fish
  • Ciabatta $3.50
  • Eggs Omelette $15.00
    • Eggs, Bacon, Spinach, Capsicum, Cheese, Toast. (Add other your favorite fillings for extra charge.)
  • Calamari or Prawn: $17.50
    • Seasoned with black pepper and toasted sesame seed, pan fried with canola oil
  • Smoked Salmon x 3 $6.00
  • - w/ Chicken + $3.00
  • - w/ Extra Anchovies + $1.50
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