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

  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • on Fried rice - extra $1.00
  • Steak Pineapple $11.00
  • No.2 $6.00
    • 3 Pieces Chicken Drum, Stick & Chips
  • Wedges $5.00
  • Chicken Tomato $11.00
  • Egg $10.00
  • Steak Cashew Nuts $12.50
  • No.1 $5.50
    • $1.70 Chips, 1 Fish, 1 Sausage, 1 Potato Fritter
  • Kumara Chips $5.50
  • Pull-apart Loaf $9.50
    • w spreads & balsamic olive oil
  • Market Fish of the Day $33.00
    • ask your server for today's catch
  • Soup & Sandwiches of the Day $13.50
    • ask your server for today's flavours
  • Seafood $19.00
    • tomato base prawns, salmon anchovies red onion capers
  • BLT $17.50
    • bacon lettuce & tomato w aioli on grain bread w fries
  • Grilled Halloumi Salad $18.50
    • w roasted pumpkin, almonds & sundried tomato couscous and mesclulin
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.50/$26.00
    • w smoked paprika lime aioli & a mesclun salad
  • Kumara Chips $4.50
  • Sea Dog $4.50
  • Special 4 $20.00
    • $5.00 chips, 4 hoki, 2 hot dogs and potato fritters
  • Oyster $1.90
  • Gurnard (fresh) $5.00
  • Sweet Corn Fritter $2.80
  • Fish Cake $3.00
  • Chicken Fillet $6.50
  • Chicken $9 / $11
  • Lamb $5.00
  • Hot chips $3.50
  • Wedges $4.50
  • Lamb $8 / $10
  • Chicken $6.00
  • Mix $9.5 / $11.5
  • Mix $11 / $13
  • Corn fritters – gluten free served with salad greens, tomato, and aubergine caponata, and avocado creme (GF)(add bacon 22)(add smoked salmon 23.5) $18.50
  • Classic fish and chips $25.50
    • crumbed market fresh fish, hand cut fries, with fresh salad and house-made tartar sauce
  • Eggs Florentine $19.50
    • served on hot buttered focaccia with baby spinach and whole grain mustard hollandaise; choose from bacon, smoked salmon, or sautéed mushrooms
  • Burger Chicken, roasted garlic, feta and spinach $20.00
    • with fresh tomato, crisp iceberg lettuce, red onion, and tzatziki sauce on our freshly baked olive and rosemary burger bun with hand cut fries
  • Garlic & herb grilled bread $8.50
  • Hand cut fries with fresh aioli $8.50
  • Cafe Platter (for 2) $32.00
    • artisan bread, fresh dips, and spreads, marinated olives, cured meats, grilled chicken skewers >>
  • Abe’s “Real” bagels, toasted with a choice of toppings $13.50
    • Avocado, sliced tomato, and bacon
  • Deep Fried Mac ‘n’ Cheese (v) $10
    • With kimchi mayo
  • kimchi daikon radish $4
  • Pickled slaw (vg) $5
  • Cambodian Raw Beef $12
  • Fries, ash salt (v) $7
    • W/ mayo
  • Bulgogi Burger: $19
    • 250 g beef mince, cave steak, say onions, kimchi mayo, cheese
  • Cabbage Salad (v) $6
    • Shallot, garlic, coconut lime dressing
  • Homemade flat bread(v) $11
    • With labneh, basil. pomegranate
  • Cheese board for two $25
    • A selection of new zealand’s finest cheeses, olives, pesto, fruit, nuts, freshly baked bread, croutons
  • Avocado tartine (V) $22.00
    • Served with asparagus and field mushroom on five grain breadserved with onion jam, black balsamic reduction
  • Garlic and sesame prawns $13
  • Breads $8
    • Garlic and herb focaccia
  • Bruschetta with prosciutto, tomato and basil $13
  • Salt and pepper calamari with thai chili sauce $13
  • Eggs benedict (W) (G) (N) $18.80
    • Potato and herb hashcake, with poached eggs, choice of avocado, bacon,or sliced smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce
  • Lamb tenderloin salad $25.00
    • With pear, blue cheese, pecan nut, sundried tomato, house made crouton, lemon thyme vinaigrette
  • Farm eighty four tomatoes, local buffalo mozzarella, basil $25
  • Hand cut pappardelle, crayfish, tomato, basil, chilli $45
  • Warm ora king salmon, artichokes ‘barigoule’, watercress, pancetta $37
  • Tomato risotto, bocqerones, foraged herbs, local goat’s cheese $21/36
  • Monkfish, sprouting brocolli + puree, octopus, lardo, chicken jus $39
  • Freshly opened oysters on ice $4.5
  • Southland lamb rump + belly, ‘peas n carrots’, goat’s cheese bon bon $42
  • Daikon tacos, yellowfin tuna, puffed wheat berries, chilli, dashi whip $18.5
  • Fiji Style Fried Rice $10.50
  • Lamb Curry Meal $13.50
    • lamb curry, rice, roti, dhal + Chutney
  • Cabbage
  • Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan + Rice $12.50
  • Goat Curry Meal
  • 10 Drum + Chips $21.50
  • Curry
  • Suafia
  • Fresh Mussel Platter N/A
    • Fresh Half Shell Mussels, drizzled with a coconut and chilli sauce.
  • Coke, Diet Coke, Soda, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, LnP, Tonic $2.50
  • Fresh Seafood Platter N/A
    • Half shell Mussels, Surimi, Prawns and other Delicious Bites, Served with Lemon Wedges, Home Made Tartea Sauce and other Dipping Sauces
  • Surf ‘n’ Turf $32.00
    • River Land’s prime 160g eye fillet wrapped in bacon strips topped with a seafood skewer served on creamy mash with steamed seasonal vegetables and a béarnaise sauce
  • Traditional Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Fresh beer battered tarakihi served with fries, tartar sauce, mushy peas and a side salad with lemon wedges
  • Oriental Platter N/A
    • Pork Wontons, Vegetarian Dumplings, Spring Rolls and Samosa’s. Served with a Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Fritters $13.50
    • Prawn and Zucchini fritters topped with a serving of mustard mayonnaise
  • Hawaiian $18.50
    • Classic ham and pineapple topped with mozzarella
  • C12
    • Pan Fried Chicken with Lemon Grass & Rice Noodles Soup
  • A12
    • State Chicken
  • P15
    • Shredded Pork & Spare Ribs on Rice
  • A5
    • Fried Chicken Wings with Lemon Grass
  • P6
    • Vietnamese Ham with Fine Egg Noodles Soup
  • B14
    • Stir Fried Beef with Ginger on Rice
  • A6
    • Pan Fried Pork with Lemon Grass
  • B10
    • Beef Stew with Tomato Paste & Steam Rice
  • ●Noodle $10.50
    • Main +udon or ramen with soup
  • Miso M $2.00 / L $3.00
  • Ocean cruise S$30/M$45/L$55
    • Salmon, tuna, prawn and other seafood range
  • -Salmon Teriyaki $2.00
  • Sashimi dish M $10.00 / L $15.00
  • Green grin S$30/M$45/L$55
    • Tofu, avocado and other vegetarian range
  • Chicken Teriyaki / Chicken Katsu / Spicy Pork / Pork Katsu / Beef Bulgogi / Tofu Teriyaki
  • Vege Gyoza $4.50
    • x7p
  • CLASSIC MARGHERITA $20
    • buffalo mozzarella, tomato & basil
  • BBQ PRAWN $20
    • mozzarella, wood fred capsicum, prawns, tangy BBQ sauce, spring onion, toasted sesame seeds Gluten free available on request
  • CAESER $16 (with chicken) $19
    • cos leaves, soft poached egg, pancetta, olives, anchovies, parmesan dressing
  • LAMB SALAD $18
    • feta, olives, roasted tomato, grilled bread
  • ROCKET, PEAR & PARMESAN SALAD $6
  • SEAFOOD $20
    • fresh tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, prawns, squid, white fish, rocket, red pepper aioli
  • TRUFFLE POTATO MASH $6
  • TERIYAKI $20
    • marinated chicken, spring onions, roasted capsicums, sesame seeds
  • Confit of Pressed Pork $18
    • Bourbon & honey glazed with gingered carrot paint and fig and onion relish
  • CityLife Beef Burger $22,5
    • House-made grilled 200g prime beef patty, iceberg lettuce, tomato, gherkin. Swiss cheese and sliced beetroot. Accompanied with CityLife beer battered onion rings or fries
  • Miso Glazed Aubergine $26
    • Warmed Israeli couscous salad, toasted almonds, quinoa & chickpeas with capsicum vinaigrette >>
  • Salt and Pepper Crumbed Squid $7,5
    • Served with a soy and ginger sauce
  • Zest Fish $22,5
    • Choose from either: Lightly pan-fried or coated in house beer batter Choose one side: Mixed leaf salad or steamed vegetables or fries
  • Fruit salad $10
    • Served with a New Zealand churned sorbet and berry coulis
  • Calamari $18
    • Paprika & lemon seared with smoked kingfish cake & wasabi lime mayonnaise
  • Lamb Loin $38
    • Paprika & polenta crusted with coffee carrot paint, pea flan, caramelised parsnip
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