The Dam Cafe in Taupo Menu

Chicken Fettuccini $19.90
- Tender chicken pieces sauteed with bacon, mushrooms, spring onion, Pasta Mia fettuccine, garlic and red pepper in a light cream sauce
Tuscan Chicken Burger $19.90
- Grilled Tuscan spiced chicken breast on a toasted bun with grilled mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion and gherkin finished with our sundried tomato aioli
Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
- Tender New Zealand lambs liver lightly seared with bacon and mushroom sauce on our garlic and onion potato mash
Soup of the Day $10.90
- Always fresh, always homemade, always delicious, served with garlic bread
Santa Fe Chicken Wrap $15.90
- Grilled chicken, corn, black beans, avocado, red capsicum, baby spinach, salad greens in a light sour cream dressing with a side salad
Dixie Oyster Po’Boy $20.90
- Beer battered New Zealand oysters, grilled bacon, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun with a spicy emoulade sauce, served with seasoned fries
Cottage Pie $9.90
- Savoury mince topped with garlic and potato mash and cheese then baked til crisp
Add bacon $4.50

Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00
Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing $7.00
Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00

-Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
-Slow cooked pulled Lamb
- Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
Chocolate salted caramel tart
- Chocolate sauce, hokey pokey, chocolate balls, vanilla mascarpone
Eye Fillet of Beef
- Pumpkin and mozzarella arancini balls, pea puree, truffle cream, red onion and walnut salsa
-Market Fish
- Artichoke cream, tomato and roasted lemon salad, whipped feta
Duck Rillette
- Beetroot, citrus segments, caramelised walnuts, white balsamic, orange blossom
Orange and almond cake
- Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
-Coconut curry Prawns
- Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots

Fries -V $6.00
- Served With Finns Aioli
Finns Big Boy Burger (The Mans Man Burger) $21.90
- Chefs Own Prime Beef Pattie With Rasher Bacon. Laid Inside A Toasted Bun With Chefs Own Relish, Lettuce, Carrot, Beetroot, Onion & Cheese & Fried Egg. Served With Fries
Seafood Platter $29.90
- Hoki, Mussels, Salt & Pepper Calamari, Scallops, Prawn Twisters & Finns Fries. Served With Dipping Sauces. ( For Sharing)
Wedges $14.90
- With Crispy Bacon, Grilled Cheese. Served With Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Mushy Peas $4.50
Fish N Chips $20.90
- Finns Crispy Beer Battered Fish Fillets. Served with Finn’s Fries, Tartare Sauce & Salad
Mini Nacho’s $9.95
Brekkie $11.90 / $19.90
- Kiwi Bacon, Fried Egg, Sausage, Hash Brown, & Toast (Small / Large)

Kid's Bacon & Egg $9.00
- One Egg, Bacon Rasher, Toast, Hashbrown
Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
- served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Potato Rosti, Free Range Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, mushrooms and avocado
Sweetcorn Fritters $16.50
- with Free-Range Bacon, Avocado, sour cream and sweet chili
Kid's Porridge $7.00
- with Cream & Sugar
Heartsmart Omelete $17.00
- A free-range egg Omelete filled with capsicum, mushroom, spinach, feta. Served with ciabatta.
The B.F.G. (Bodyfuel Grill) $21.00
- Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms & Artisan Toast
Eggs Benedict $17.00 / $18.00
- Organic Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce served on ciabatta with Free Range Bacon / with Rakaia Salmon

Ploughmans Works Burger $25.00
- Grilled BBQ beef pattie, beetroot chutney, cheese, bacon, aioli and slaw
Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Rich, creamy and traditional served with a warm garlic buttered roll
Pork Belly $34.00
- Twice cooked in Escape Micro Brewed Cider, Served with chunky apple and rhubarb relish and vegetables
Salmon Fillet $34.00
- Salmon baked in pastry with lime and coriander butter and served with salad and rosti potato
Coconut Prawns $18.00
- Steamed in lime, chilli and coconut sauce with grilled ciabatta
Vegetarian Parcels $25.00
- Pastry parcels willed with feta, spinach, pesto, slow roasted tomatoes and peppers
Crumbed Scallops $29.00
- Freshly crumbed scallops served with a wedge of lemon and tartare sauce
Lamb Shank $25.00
- Twice cooked - glazed with kiwifruit and honey served with gravy

Donburi $12.50
- Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Teriyaki Chicken
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Teriyaki Chicken, Avocado, Carrot, Capsicum
Dynamite Roll $11
- Lattuce, Carrot, Avocado, Cucumber, Capsicum, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce (Cream Cheese $0.50)
Crunch Roll $12
- Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Breadcrumbs, Masago
Grilled Eel $15
- 4 piece grilled eel on a hot steel plate
Party Pack $13
- A beautiful combination of sushi rolls for family and friends
Party Pack A $75
- 63 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crunch, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
Miso Soup $2.60
- Japanese miso soup

Denver Venison $19.00
Salt & Pepper Squid with Tartare Sauce $9.00
Pork & Slaw $19.00
- Seasoned Pork with Fresh herb slaw and served with fries or Mash
Bangers & Mash $18.00
- Beef & Onion sausages with Mash, Baby peas and Gravy
Nacho’s $14.00
- Cheese corn chips, Hearty mince, Sour Cream & Cheese
Famous Tavern Salad
- Fresh salad greens, Capsicum, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Carrot, Raw Beetroot & Cashew nuts with Balsamic dressing & Meat of your choice
Wedges $12.00
- with Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheese & Sweet Chilli
Hawaiian
- Ham, Cheese & Pineapple

Fish Tacos $24.00
- with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
White bait fritter $28.00
- with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
Morrocan Lentil $10.50
Paleo Benedict $19.00
- Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
- Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta

Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil

Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
Watermelon with Mint $6.00
Hot Chips $4.00
Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
Pulled Pork Bun $10.00

Beef Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
- Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon. Served with fries and aioli
Lasagne $ 19.00
- Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
Wedges $12.00
- Hot crispy wedges with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
- Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
Kransky Hot Dog $ 15.00
- On a fresh roll with caramelized onions, djion mustard and crispy fries
Chicken Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
- Chipotie grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta cheese, chipotie mayo and jalapeno relish
Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
- Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
Full Deck $ 35.00
- Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce

Beef N Bean Nachos $14.5
- Corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream
Bronze $30.0
- Pub Fries w/ aioli & tomato sauce, Samosas & Spring Rolls, Salt & Pepper Squid w/ lime chilli glaze, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
Devilled Chicken Wings $13.0
- w/ chipotle mayo
Calamari & Fries $17.5
- Spiced calamari, pub fries, salad & lime aioli
Nicoise Salad $13.5
- Olives, beans, potatoes, tomato, onion, capsicum, egg, herb dressing. Add Chicken $5.0. Add King Prawns $6.0
Silver $45.0
- Seasoned wedges, sour cream & sweet chilli, Samosas & spring rolls, Salt & Pepper Squid w/ lime chilli glaze, Devilled Chicken Wings w/ chipotle mayo, Marinated Olives, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
Pub Fries $6.5
- w/ aioli & tomato sauce
Wedges $10.5
- Bacon & Cheese

with two sides: coleslaw, mixed salad, fries, potato mash, seasonal buttered vegetables
Hangi style Pikaokao chicken $32.00
- w kawakawa rub, roasted kamo kamo, green apple, bacon & river cress salad
Hipi Awakino lamb chop roast $35.00
- prime Aotearoa rack of lamb, rosemary & mustard crust, garlic mash & gravy
Kaimoana Rourou $58.00
- A selection of hot & cold seafood to share including: Prawns, smoked salmon, marinated fish, oysters nude, fried squid, marinated mussels, battered fish, rewana bread, watercress & condiments
Pakari $16.00
- aged cheddar 80 gr
Kawhia flounder $26.00
- served whole panfried with lemon kelp, parsley and crushed parareka
Raukumara red venison $20.00
- meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
Paraoa $11.00
- garlic, lemon & bush herb butter

Pepper $3
Chicken Diane - our signature dish; grilled chicken breast covered in worcestershire, garlic, parsley & cream sauce, with salad and chips *double the chicken + $6.50 $19.90
Banana Fritter - whole banana in a crispy batter rolled in cinnamon sugar, with whipped cream, butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream $8
All Day Breakfast - grilled bacon and tomato, sausage, hash brown, field mushroom and fried eggs on toast $17.50
Aioli $2.60
Chicken Sandwich - grilled chicken with sauteed onion, salad, tomato relish and pesto mayo in a toasted garlic roll with chips $14.50
Roast & steamed vegetables $7
Hot Roast Meat Sandwich - today's roast meat, sauteed onion and gravy in a toasted long roll with spicy wedges and sour cream $13.50

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115 State Highway 32, Whakamaru, Whakamaru, Waikato, 3492, New Zealand

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