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

  • GRILLED HOUSE-SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST $23.50
    • Shredded Cos, Shaved Parmesan, Vine Tomato, Cucumber, Radish, Soft Boiled Egg, Goddess Dressing
  • GRIT STICKS $8.00
    • Rosemary + Parmesan Cheese Polenta Chips
  • HOT SAUCE $2.50
  • ADD AN EXTRA SERVE OF SMOKEHOUSE MEAT $11.50
    • Not including ribs
  • APPLE + STONE FRUIT COBBLER $11.00
    • Poached Apple + Seasonal Fruit, Oat Crumb, Applewood Ice Cream
  • BEEF BRISKET $27.90
    • 12 hour manuka smoked, Sweat Shop house rub
  • BUFFALO SPICED CHICKEN BURGER $17.50
    • Brioche Bun / Slaw / Hot Sauce / Goddess Dressing
  • MAC + CHEESE MORSELS $10.00
  • Handi Paneer(V) $ 19.5
    • Cottage cheese flavoured with coriander seeds, cumin seeds with tomatoes tossed in hot and spicy ingredients
  • Tandoori Salmon $ 16.5
    • Fish fillet cooked in tandoor with yoghurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice and serve with home pickles
  • Coriander Rice $ 5
    • Laced with fresh coriander and curry leaves
  • Lamb Saagwala $ 22
    • Cooked in spinach puree with handpicked spices and Garam Masala
  • Murg Jalfrezi $ 23
    • Chicken cooked gently with shallots, tomatoes, finished with fresh capsicum and green chilies
  • Mix Pickle $ 3
  • Chicken Manchurian $22
    • Lightly battered Chicken fritters smothered in a special Manchurian sauce
  • Hariyali Naan $ 6.5
  • Fatat Hummus (V)(DF) $18.00
    • fresh bread, hummus. chickpeas. Tahini Sauce, cashew nuts, fresh chilli dressing (mix it ).
  • Falafel Saj(GF)(V) $16.00
    • falafel, hummus, eggplant, lettuce, Tomato. Pickles.
  • Shawarma $15.00
    • Grilled Meat Pieces, Pickles, Garlic Sauce, Grilled Onion In a 12-inch wrap, served with side salad & pomegranate dressing with chicken
  • Baklava/Basboosa/Maamoul $5.00
  • Mix Platter(GF)( DF) $19.00
    • Falafel, Hummus, Haloumi Cheese, Salad. Petra Bread.
  • Mandi Rice $20.00
    • Grilled Meat Pieces on Raisin & Cashew Nuts, Rice, Hummus.Salad. Yoghurt, with Lamb
  • Hummus(V)(GF) $10.00
    • Home Made & Pita Bread
  • Tabolalah(V)(DF) $12.00
    • Fresh Parsley, Tomato, Bulgar Wheat, Fresh Mint. Pomegranate Dressing.
  • Combination $17 / $25
    • Tomato sauce, cheese, beef, chicken, lamb,green, peppercorn, double cheese
  • Frutti De mare $17 / $25
    • Tomato sauce, cheese, tuna, anchovies, shrimps,
  • Seafood chowder $12
    • Seafood chowder
  • Bona Ravioli $19.50
    • Squares of pasta stuffed with savoury beef served in tomato sauce
  • Mixed Berry cheese cake $9
    • Mixed Berry cheese cake
  • Salami feta $17 / $25
    • Tomato sauce, cheese, mushrooms, salami, fresh tomato, capsicum, olives, onion, feta cheese
  • Al pollo Affumicato $17 / $25
    • Tomato sauce, cheese, smoked chicken, green peppercorns, capsicum, parmesan cheese, sweet chilli sauce
  • Banana Pizza $12.50
    • Banana Pizza
  • Vegetable platter $ 17.80
    • selection of samosa, hara bhara kebab, onion bhaji and paneer tikka.
  • Bhindi masala (okra) $ 15.50
    • okra cooked in finely chooped onions, green chillies and herbs
  • Paneer tikka masala $ 14.5
    • home made cheese cooked in gravy of creamy tomato, onion, capsicum and spices.
  • Tandoori prawns $ 15.90
    • prawns marinated in tandoori paste and roasted in tandoor
  • Butter paneer $ 14.5
    • cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato gravy with indian spices and herbs.
  • Indian lounge banquet $ 35
  • Kashmiri pulao $ 10.5
    • indian basmati rice cooked with saffron and mixed with vegetables in traditional kashmiri style, garnished with cocktail fruits and served with raita.
  • Not incl. In specials
  • Hawaiian
    • cheese, ham, pineapple
  • Cranberry chicken
    • cheese, onion, chicken, brie, cranberry sauce
  • Chilli prawn
    • cheese, onion, tomato, capsicum, prawns, chilli sauce
  • Moroccan beef
    • cheese, beef, onion, tomato, capsicum, moroccan sauce
  • Apricot chicken
    • cheese, chicken, onion, capsicum, apricot sauce
  • BBQ chicken
    • cheese, chicken, capsicum, olives, onion, BBQ sauce
  • Chicken & mushroom
    • cheese, chicken, onion, mushroom & mayonnaise
  • 4 chicken tenders $5.00
  • Wonton soup chicken $10.80
  • Lamb & chives dumplings $14.50
  • Scampi in special hot sauce $48.00
  • Chicken & corn dumplings $15.50
  • Sweet and sour fish $18.00
  • Lamb & Fennel dumplings $14.50
  • Bok choy with garlic sauce $12.00
  • Henan braised Vege & meat & vermicelli $16.00
  • -mixed seafood
  • Choice of 1 main
  • served with miso soup, today's small dish & choice of rice (brown/ white)
  • Karaage don $16.00
    • Marinated fried chicken thigh on rice
  • -panko crumbed
  • -salmon
  • Sauce katsu don $16.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken or combination of seafood
  • -green salad
  • Jumbo Prawn Cocktail With Avocado, Iceberg & Traditional Dressing $16.50
  • Mushroom, Roast Garlic, Parsley, Onion Jam, Blue Cheese $21.00
  • Green salad with ginger sesame dressing $7.50
  • Slow Cooked Tuscan Lamb Cheek Ragu & Vintage Cheddar Pie
  • Fries with homemade tomato sauce $7.50
  • Chocolate tart, passionfruit coulis, vanilla bean cream $7.50
  • Kumara chips with bacon salt & homemade aioli $8.50
  • Crispy Chicken Salad / Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Olives & Crumbed Chicken Breast In Honey Mustard Dressing $17.00
  • Lunch Box $12.00
    • 2 Thighs, 2 Drumsticks, 1 Regular Chips
  • Bacon & Egg Muffin $3.20
    • Bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese & muffin
  • Fish Burger $7.00
    • Crumbed fillet of fish, tomato, topped with tartare sauce & served with chips
  • Stacked Pancakes $8.50
    • Grilled banana, bacon, maple syrup & whipped cream
  • Combo Box $24.00
    • 4 Thighs, 4 Drumsticks, 1 Large chips & a can of Coke
  • Bacon & Egg Burger $4.50
    • Crispy bacon, cheese, egg, tomato, salad topped with Mayonnaise
  • Fish n Chips $8.00
    • Deep fried tempura hoki fillet chips, egg & salad
  • French Toast $8.50
    • Grilled banana, bacon, maple syrup & whipped cream
  • Fries, Aioli $9
  • Confit Mushrooms $6
  • Quinoa & Almond granola, Preserved fruits, Labneh $10
  • Line caught market fish, Peas, Heirloom tomatoes, Truffle $32
  • Pasta, Butternut, Winter greens, Chestnuts, Smoked yolk $24 / $28
  • Eye Fillet, Confit potato, Heritage carrots, Broad beans – Béarnaise or Bourguignon $34
  • Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes, Smoked Bacon, Truffle oil $9
  • Veal schnitzel, Fried egg, Capers, Herbs, Jus $29
  • Pork & egg pastie $3.40
  • Bacon e egg slice $3.40
  • Steak & mushroom pie $3.40
  • Chicken pie $3.50
  • seafood pie $3.50
  • Potato top $3.40
  • Sausage roll $2.00
  • Mince pie $2.10
  • POTATO CROQUETTE $2.40
    • Deep fried crumbed mashed potato cake
  • MENCHI KATSU DOG $4.80
    • Deep fried crumbed beef & pork mince cake
  • 4 TENDER BEEF SUKIYAKI DONBURI $12.00
  • - Teriyaki & Pepper
  • + $2.00 Soup
  • - Tomato
  • 2 NEGI-SHIO CHICKEN DONBURI $9.50
    • Stir Fried Chicken on Rice
  • KARAAGE CHICKEN (5 pieces) $4.80
    • Soy sauce flavoured traditional Japanese boneless fried chicken
  • Guilig Rice Noodle $12.00
  • Crunchy Chips $6.00
  • Pork with Cabbage $12.00
  • Beef with Onion $12.00
  • Thai-style Peanut $6.00
  • Deep-fried Chicken Wings $12.00
  • Boil Green Soil Bean $5.00
  • Seasoning Seaweed $6.00
  • Chicken
  • Pork
  • Large $19.00
  • Large $17.00
  • Half Chicken Meal $14.00
  • 6 packs with chips $6.00
  • Sandwiches $5.50
  • Chips Small $2.80 Large $4.00
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