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

  • Plum chicken
    • cheese, chicken, onion, capsicum, pineapple, plum sauce
  • Moroccan beef
    • cheese, beef, onion, tomato, capsicum, moroccan sauce
  • Cheese and mushroom
    • cheese and double mushroom
  • Chips
  • Salami pepperoni
    • cheese and lots of pepperoni
  • Chicken & mushroom
    • cheese, chicken, onion, mushroom & mayonnaise
  • Cheese crust $3.00
  • Italian
    • cheese, cabanossi, salami, onion, olives, tomato, capsicum, mushroom, garlic
  • 3 Pieces of Fish of the Day
  • SQUID RINGS $1.00
  • FISH (SNAPPER) $3.90
  • 3 Mussels
  • SPRING ROLLS $2.40
  • FISH BURGER $3.90
  • BACON BURGER $3.50
  • 2 Portions of Chips
  • Peri-Peri $3.00
  • ADD chips $2.00
  • Chocolate Mousse $5.00
  • Chicken Wings $10.00
    • tangy & sticky or Peri-Peri
  • Thousand Island $3.00
  • ADD chips $2.00
  • Full Rack $26.00
  • Mushrooms Chips $8.50
  • Eggs Benedict (Sat & Sun) $18.00
    • Housemade hollandaise, caramelized onion, grilled tomato, poached eggs on grilled potato on toasted ciabatta with choice of bacon, smoked salmon or seasonal veges
  • Fish (Friday To Sunday) $14.00
  • Kiddy Burger $8.50
    • With 2 small beef patties, cheese, lettuce and tomato sauce
  • Smoked Chicken and Bacon $14.00
    • With brie and cranberry sauce
  • Kids Cheese Toastie $7.50
    • with 1 item, choice of tomato, onion or mushroom
  • Bowl of Chips $7.50
    • with homemade aioli
  • Triple Decker Toastie $14.00
    • With bacon, egg, cheese, tomato and caramelized onion
  • House Museli $10.50
    • Home-made museli with natural Greek yoghurt and berry couli
  • Bhuna - Kohinoor's Special $19.00
    • Pieces cooked in chef's unique spice mix and with very little added water
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $17.50
    • Boneless chicken pieces marinated, seared in the Tandoor and cooked in a spicy tomato gravy with green peppers and sliced onions
  • Navrattan Korma $15.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in cashew nut paste and cream gravy
  • Methi Chicken $17.50
    • Cook with Fenugreek leaves in onion and tomato gravy
  • Do Piaza $17.50
    • Cooked with onion, roasted cumin, cloves and cardamom
  • Prawn Vindaloo $20.50
    • Prawns cooked in a vinegar and chili sauce. This dish was brought to Goa by the Portguese. The Goans added plentiful amounts of spice & chili
  • Paneer Tikka Masala $15.00
    • Home-made cottage cheese marinated and seared in Tandoor oven, cooked in spiced onion, capsicum and tomato gravy
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with special homemade cottage cheese
  • New Orleans Chicken Burger $20.5
    • Southern spice crumbed free range chicken breast with spring onion summer slaw, mango chutney, served on beetroot brioche bun, fries & chipotle aioli
  • Creamy Balsamic Mushroom $18.5
    • with chorizo, rocket and parmesan served on 5 grain, ciabatta, gluten free toast
  • Ravenhill's Energy $19.5
    • Toasted pumpernickel, grilled haloumi smashed avocado, pickled beetroot, rocket, smoked salmon, Italian glaze, poached egg and chia seeds
  • Juicy Lucy Burger $20.5
    • Premium house made beef patty stuffed with smoked cheddar, candied bacon, radicchio, red onion, Moll, American mild mustard served on charcoal brioche bun & fries
  • Green Omelette (GF) $17.5
    • Free-range eggs, pesto, spinach, brocolini, ricotta, freedom loaf
  • Vietnamese Chicken Salad (GF, DF) $18.5
    • With grilled lemongrass chicken thigh, mesclun, coriander, mint, pickled carrot, bean sprout, rice noodle, crushed peanuts with a spicy garlic lime and chilli dressing
  • Add Bacon $5
  • Italian Lady (GF) $18.5
    • Freedom loaves, feta, smashed avocado, vine tomato, poached egg, mozzarella, red onion, za'atar, drizzled with basil pesto and Italian glaze
  • Vegetarian Sm14-Lg20
    • Mushroom, Spanish onion, olives, capsicum
  • Penne di Pollo 15
    • Penne pasta tossed with chicken, capers, capsicum, mushrooms, and served in a light cream white wine tomato sauce, with a hint of chilli
  • Quattro Stagioni Sm14-Lg20
    • Mushroom, ham, salami, prawns
  • Pizza Bread Sm6-Lg11
    • Capriata’s traditional garlic pizza bread
  • Pompeii Sm16-Lg23
    • Mushroom, caramelised onion, blue cheese, pine nuts
  • Spaghetti Bolognese 13
    • The original beef mince pasta, in a classic tomato & garlic herb sauce
  • Potato Wedges 7
    • Seasoned and served with garlic aioli
  • Hawaiian Sm14-Lg20
    • Tomato, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
  • Falafel Balls x 5 $20.00
    • Vegan Chickpea falafel balls topped with humus & roast olive served with tomato kasundi relish. Dairy & gluten free. Comes in multiple of five.
  • Chicken Skewers x 5 $22.50
    • Free range Chicken skewers marinated in Peri peri sauce & served with tahini yoghurt dipping sauce. Comes in multiples of five & are Gluten free.
  • Goats' Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto & Herbs x 5 $20.00
    • A cute festive little canapé of Goats’ cheese rolled in crispy prosciutto & fresh herbs.
  • Salmon Skewers x 5 $22.50
    • Sesame, coriander & sweet chilli glazed salmon skewer. Comes in multiple of five.
  • Chicken & Leek Pie $28.00
    • Free range Chicken & sautéed leeks in creamy sauce with a crusty puff pastry top - ready to heat & eat from frozen or chilled. Regular serves 2 adults / Family serves 3 adults.
  • Bonnies Oatcakes x 5 $20.00
    • Bonnies oatcakes are wheat free, have no added sugar. These tasty little oatcakes come in multiples of five per flavour.
  • We have a range of delicious vegan, raw, refined sugar free, dairy free & gluten free treats.
  • Sicilian Lemon & Olive Oil Cake $45.00
    • A traditional Italian lemon, almond & olive oil cake topped with caramelised lemons & served with a lemon syrup
  • Eggs Benedict (V) $16.50
    • Choose from bacon/ salmon /mushroom comes with poached eggs, avocado, mesclun, served on choice of toasted five grain bread with hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $16.50
    • ham, mushroom, tomato & mozzarella cheese, choice of toasted bread & Grilled banana
  • Corn Fritters (V) $15.00
    • with bacon, mesclun, tomato, cucumber & tomato relish
  • French Toast $16.00
    • Bacon, grilled banana, seasonal fruits drizzled with maple syrup
  • Rhythm's Favourites $18.50
    • Bacon, savory sausage, hash brown, fried, egg, grilled mushroom & tomato with choice of toasted bread
  • Bulgogi with Rice $15.50
    • Pan fried bulgogi & grilled vegetable with rice
  • Garlic Cream Penne $15.50
    • Chicken breast, button mushroom & penne in house-made garlic cream sauce
  • Open Club Sandwich $17.00
    • Grilled chicken breast, bacon, tomato, avocado, grilled pineapple, mesclun on choice of toasted bread & drizzled with mayonnaise & honey mustard, side of chips
  • Pain Perdu $15.00
    • French toast s/w fresh summer fruits & berry compote - Add bacon $19.00
  • Steak Sandwich $22.00
    • Angus sirloin, sourdough tomato relish, melting brie s/w fries & aioli
  • - La Complete $14.50
    • Ham, egg, emmental
  • Le Grand $17.00 / $24.00
    • Eggs, potato & herb hash, mushroom, bacon, sausage, provencal tomato & sourdough
  • Kapiti Ice-Cream: Add chocolate or salted butter caramel sauce $2.00
  • L'Assiette Omelette $15.00
    • Ham, potato & Emmental
  • Fries & Aioli $5.50
  • Œufs Benedict $18.00
    • Sw/ spinach & sourdough: Avocado / Bacon / Cured Salmon
  • Spring Roll $ 2.50
  • Sausage Roll $ 2.40
  • Potato Top Sausage $ 2.90
  • Frankfurters Roll $ 3.20
  • Potato Top Mince Pie $ 4.00
  • Mince Savoury $ 1.70
  • Ham & Cheese Tomato Toast $ 4.40
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $ 4.30
  • Toasted sandwich (2 fillings) $4.50
  • Bacon & egg
  • With salmon $ 13.90
  • Big breakfast $14.90
    • bacon, tomato, creamy mushroom,sausage, eggs
  • Eggs benedict
    • spinach, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Toasted bagel :
  • Cheese & onion
  • Egg burger $6.50
  • Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
    • 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
  • Plain Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried Potato Wedges served with a dip of your choice
  • Veggie Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Quorn, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert (Double / Snack)
  • Creator Salad $3.00
    • Every Creator Salad includes fresh Mesclun Lettuce and your choice of dressing. Click on Salad Ingredients to select your options
  • Lust $16.00 / $8.00
    • Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon and Chorizo. Optional BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Smokey BBQ, Tomato... Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Envy $16.00 / $8.00
    • Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Mussel Fried Rice $15.00
  • Deviled Chicken Sticks 4 for $5.00
  • Cheese Appa $3.00
  • IDI APPA BIRIYANI $15.00
    • lamb chicken or vege
  • Mas Roti $10.00
  • LENSE ROTI MEAL $13.00
    • comprises of 2 plain roti+ 1 egg roti+ curry and chutney
  • Egg Cheese Appa $5.00
  • Pol Roti $3.00
  • EGGS ON TOAST $8.90
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $15.90
  • MARCO POLO BEEF BURGER $16.90
  • BAKED BEANS ON TOAST $10.90
  • WEDGES $7.90
  • Ham, Chicken, Bacon, Tuna, Tomato, Cheese, Pineapple, Onion, Mushroom, Avocado
  • MARCO BREAKFAST $14.90
  • MINCE ON TOAST $12.50
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