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

  • Roast Duck $25.00
  • Yum Talay $25.00
    • A combination of seafood, fresh herbs, mildly spiced with chillies and a touch of lemon juice.
  • Tom Yum Talay $11.00
    • A tasty spicy / sour Thai soup, with Mixed Seafood, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and flavours of lemongrass and coriander.
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.00
  • Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.00
  • Roast Duck $25.00
  • Young Ginger $25.00
    • Sauteed, with your choice of either Prawns, Squid, Scallops or Mixed Seafood with fresh young ginger and seasonal vegetables.
  • Shrimpy $28.00
    • shrimps galore tossed in cajun spice & fresh garlic, red onion, roasted capsicum, sesame seeds & mozzarella
  • Nutty Hen $28.00
    • peanut satay chicken, onions, roasted capsicum, mozzarella & sweet chilli sauce
  • Salmon Supreme $28.00
    • salmon, avocado, dill, mozzarella & a side of sour cream dip
  • Mediterranean Chicken or Snapper Salad $26.50
    • chicken tenderloins or grilled snapper with mixed leaf salad, red onions, tomato, black olives, capsicum, garlic croutons, crispy bacon, parmesan & aioli dressing
  • Rusty's Ribs $21.50 / $36.50
    • a generous serving of pork ribs stacked high, marinated, seasoned & spiced, grilled then smothered with classic hoisin & sesame seed sauce, served with rusty's coleslaw & fries (E / M)
  • Steamed Green-lipped Mussels $19.50/$26.50
    • fresh green-lipped mussels smothered in a creamy garlic & white wine sauce, served with garlic pizza bread (E/M)
  • Garlic Pizza Bread $10.50 / $15.00
    • pizza bread smothered with fresh chopped garlic, olive oil & a side of hummus dip (S / L)
  • Rusty's Big Burger $21.50
    • the 180g prime beef patty or grilled chicken tenders or cajun chicken tenders topped with melted cheese, bacon flakes, grilled onion ring, our chef's tomato relish, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, beetroot with aioli dressing. served with plenty of fries & tomato sauce
  • BBQ Bacon & Mushroom $8.00
    • Tasty bacon, mushroom, onion and stretchy mozzarella, finished with a BBQ swirl.
  • Classic Cheese $5.00
    • Loaded up with stretchy mozzarella.
  • Perfect Pair Combo $22.00
    • 1 Large Pizza from the menu, 1 garlic bread, 2 desserts (choose from the mousse and cheesecake range), 2 x 420ml drink
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Tasty ham, pineapple and stretchy mozzarella.
  • Trio of Cheese $8.50
    • The pizza for cheese lovers; sweet, nutty Swiss cheese, tasty Parmesan and stretchy mozzarella.
  • Meat Lovers $9.00
    • Mouth watering pepperoni, tender beef, tasty ham, cabanossi, tasty bacon and stretchy mozzarella.
  • BBQ Chicken & Bacon $11.00
    • Tender chicken, tasty bacon, onion and stretchy mozzarella, finished with a BBQ swirl.
  • Ham & Cheese $5.00
    • Tasty ham and stretchy mozzarella.
  • Slimm's Polenta $20.00
    • polenta hush puppy, haloumi, pickled red onion, lettuce, aioli, avocado pesto
  • Kumara Chips $11.00
    • spiced tomato
  • Roasted Spiced Nuts $8.00
  • Fish & Chips $26.00
    • skinny chips, caper tartare, pickled red onion, greens
  • Lemon Tart $13.00
    • blueberry gastrique, raspberry, meringue crumb, strawberry soil
  • Full Size $50.00
  • - Pork Belly $18.00
  • - Saffron coconut cream $4.00
  • Hoki $2.40
  • 15 chicken nibbles, $4 chips $15.00
  • Meat $3.00
  • Chicken fillet $3.40
  • Oyster(6 x $7.50) $1.50
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Steak(small/large) $10.00/$ 12.00
  • Bahmie goreng(noodle)(small/large) $10.00/$ 12.00
  • -With Agria Rosti $30.00
  • Wagyu Burger, Provolone. Pickles, Hand Cut Chips $24.00
  • -Add Bacon $25.00
  • Wood Mushroom, Baby Onion, Truffle Oil, Poached Egg, Sourdough $21.00
  • -Add a Fried Egg or Bacon $27.00
  • Grilled Free Range Chicken, Baby Cos, Couscous Salad $19.00
  • Baked Figs, Goats Cheese, Prosciutto, Sourdough $23.00
  • Pancakes, Grapes, Mascarpone, Vanilla $18.00
  • - large only $26.00
  • - medium $15.00
  • pide (no cheese)
    • Authentic Turkish Pizza with diced Lamb, Fresh Tomato, Capsicum & Garlic
  • capricciosa
    • Salami, Olives, Capsicum, Anchovies, Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella & Oregano
  • Prawns $24.00
  • Lamb $23.00
  • - medium $14.00
  • All doner kebabs are served inside hot pita bread or on rice with salad and a choice of two sauces
  • Hot Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream $8.90
  • Wedges and Sour Cream / Kumara Chips $8.90
  • Peas / Aioli / Bacon Strip / 2 pcs of Toast and Butter $2.00
  • Bowl of Chips $4.50
  • 250gram Flame Grilled Angus Rump Steak $19.90
    • Served with salad, egg & chips
  • -Salad / Egg $1.50
  • Waffle with Cream and Ice Cream $6.90
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise (150 grams of pasta) / Spaghetti and Meatballs (150 grams of pasta) $9.90
  • Ragù
    • pork & beef bolognese sauce sautéed with garlic and chili gluten free pasta available on request
  • Diavola
    • hot chorizo, mushroom, capsicum, red onion
  • Focacce $ 10.00 / $ 15.00
  • Contorni $ 7.00
  • Ortolana
    • grilled eggplant, capsicum, red onion, olives
  • Insalate $ 15.50
  • roast potatoes
  • Sfiziosa
    • pancetta, blue cheese mozzarella and oregano base
  • THALIPEETH (4 pcs) $7.00
  • PURI BAHJI ( 5 pcs puri) $7.00
  • DABELI (2 pcs) $6.00
  • SEV PURI $5.00
  • PAAV BHAJI ( 2 pcs bread roll) $7.00
  • PANI PURI $5.00
  • FRESH ROTI (9 pcs) $4.50
  • FRESH PARATHA (8 pcs) $7.00
  • Cheese and onion $2.70
  • Cheese $2.80
  • Special 5 $6.00
    • 2 Fish, 1 Spring Roll, $2.00 Chips
  • Hot Dog $1.20
  • Sea Dog $2.80
  • Egg $2.40
  • Chicken and sweet corn N/A
  • Potato Fritter $0.50
  • Shoestring Fries $ 5.00
    • With tomato Chutney Sauce
  • Pepperoni $ 10.00
    • With red onions, peppers, olives & mozzarella
  • Margherita $ 8.00
    • With tomatoes, mozzarella & pesto
  • Potato Wedges $ 10.00
    • With bacon, cheese & sour cream
  • Cipolla S $12 /L $22
    • Caramelised onion, Feta, rocket and walnuts
  • Prime Vera S $14 /L $24
    • Garlic prawn, courgette, chilli, capers and chimmi churri sauce
  • Ko "Knock Out" Fried Chicken $16
    • Crisp fried spicy chicken bites (8) w Japanese Mayonnaise. Additional Piece $2.50
  • Shoe String Fries $8
    • Served with black pepper Aioli
  • Ai Margherita S $12 /L $22
    • Tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil
  • Prochetta S $14 /L $24
    • Roasted pork belly, tomato, herbs and mascarpone
  • Creamy fetta cheese, Spinach Artichoke grilled and served with charred flat breads $14
  • Ai Quattro Formaggi S $14 /L $24
    • Mozzarella, provolone, pecorino, parmesan and speck
  • House Baked Focaccia $9.95
    • Number 29 Waiheke Island extra virgin olive oil & whipped butter
  • Steak Diane $32.95
    • Grilled Wagyu rump cap, handcut chips, green beans, green peppercorn sauce
  • Seared Hapuka Fillet $36.95
    • Ratatouille, piquillo pepper sauce, soft shell crab, chorizo crumb, basi
  • Grilled Hervey Bay Prawns $32.95
    • Garlic, lemon & parsley butter, upland cress
  • 350gm Australian Wagyu Scotch Fillet $49.95
    • Confit garlic, bearnaise sauce
  • Steamed Green Lipped Mussels $22.95
    • White wine, garlic, cream, lemon, soft herbs, grilled spelt bread
  • Seared New Zealand Scallops & Scampi $27.95
    • Baby carrots, fennel, chilli & coriander salad
  • New Zealand asparagus, serrano ham, parmigiano $9.95
  • Small $6.90
  • Chicken, Lime, Black Pepper & Wild Rocket
    • Chicken, red onion, tomato, lime & black pepper yogurt dressing
  • Smoked Chicken, Mango, Avocado and Hazelnut
    • Chicken, mango, avocado and hazelnut with raw honey and mustard dressing
  • Acai Tubs $9.00
    • Acai breakfast tubs
  • Thai kale chicken
    • Kale, Chicken, capsicum, carrots, red onion, coriander, peanuts, Thai dressing.
  • Wraps $10.90
  • Herbed Tuna Nicoise
    • Tuna, Sugar snap peas, egg, capers, tomato, olives, jerk aioli
  • Large $12.90
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