The Dam Cafe in Taupo Menu

MENU MENU
  • All Day Breakfast $13.00
    • Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.50
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
  • Sausage & Eggs $9.50
  • Bake Beans on Toast $6.50
  • Spaghetti on Toast $6.50
  • Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
  • Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
  • Bacon Butties $6.00
  • Extras $2.00
    • Scrambled Eggs, Fried Eggs

Nearby Sample Menus

  • -Vanilla bean ice cream
  • All pit meals come with BBQ Mac 'n' cheese, S.M.K slaw, southern rice
  • Pit fries $8.00
    • Derby shoestrings, confit garlic aioli
  • Tex Mex shredded chicken, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, aioli $22.00
  • Add low country beans $6.00
  • Add beef brisket, shredded chicken, pulled pork
  • Cold smoked brie $18.00
    • Maple syrup, caramelised onions, cracked almonds, crostini
  • Pit fries $6.00
  • Kumara Chips $4.50
    • A mainstay on this menu. The classic Kiwi sweet red potato
  • Snack Pack $8.00
    • 1 Fish, 1 Battered Saveloy, 1 pototo fritter , 1 Chips 200gms
  • Gurnard $5.90
    • Delicious, soft and flaky. a firm favourite of fish n chip connoisseurs. Crumbed or battered.
  • Banana Fritter with Cinnamon Sugar $2.00
    • Whole battered banana with cinnamon or lemon sugar. Its awesome.
  • Coleslaw large $4.90
  • Bluff Oysters $2.50
    • NZ specialty. Fat juicy and very tasty. Enjoy while the season is still open
  • Hot Dog on Stick $2.40
  • Kids Mini Dogs $1.00
    • battered and on the stick
  • MOLE & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $16.00
    • with crispy prosciutto, parmesan cheese, soft boiled egg, croutons & caesar salad dressing
  • ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
    • roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
  • CHICKEN SALAD $22.00
    • spiced chicken fillet on salad greens, with toasted pumpkin seeds. roasted butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, lightly curried mayo
  • PILSNER BEER BATTERED FRESH FISH $25.00
    • with house tartare sauce, salad and chunky fries
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $14.50
    • with toasted ciabatta bread
  • PORK TERRINE $13.50
    • with pickled prunes & toasted bread
  • Creamy mash and red wine gravy $7.50
  • FISH OF THE DAY POA
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • Chicken & avocado rolls / Seafood & avocado rolls / Steak rolls $4.30
  • Ham, beef rolls $4.10
  • -With cream $3.20
  • Custard pie $3.30
  • -With cream $2.60
  • Banana cake $2.60
  • Beef, bacon, mushroom & cheese $4.70
  • Donut / Sugar donut / Bavarian donut / Raspberry bun $2.20
  • Battered Fish Burger $25.00
    • Fillets of beer battered dory, tartare and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
  • Apple and Rhubarb Strudel $12.00
    • Bakes and served with homemade anglaise and icecream
  • Traditional Crispy Garlic Loaf $9.00
    • With fresh herb, wholegrain mustard and garlic butter
  • Fish and Chips
    • With Tomato Sauce, Fries and Coleslaw
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.00
    • served with cream and sauce
  • Coconut Prawns $18.00
    • Steamed in lime, chilli and coconut sauce with grilled ciabatta
  • Cured Meats and Pate $22.00
    • Assorted cured meats served with smooth chicken liver pate, garlic crostini and mango chutney
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $25.00
    • Crispy chicken tenders with bacon, mango chutney aioli and homemade slaw - add an egg $2.00
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
    • Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
  • Bagel Hunger Buster N/A
    • Fuel up New York style with your choice of a NYC Benedict Bagel or a BLT Bagel, partnered with a Sausage McMuffin, a hash brown, and a Hot Chocolate.
  • Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
  • Double Cheeseburger N/A
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • Udon $12
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Seafood
  • Grilled King Prawn $15
    • 5 piece lighly grilled prawn on rice
  • Teppanyaki $15
    • Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Teriyaki Chicken
  • Fried Rice $13
    • Stir-fried rice with vegetables or teriyaki chicken
  • Agedashi Tofu with Salad $10.50
    • Lightly fried tofu with salad, sesami dressing
  • Chicken Karaage $15
    • Japanese style deep fried chicken
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Tuna, Lettuce, Capsicum
  • Dumpling $8.40
    • 6 piece prawn and vegetable dumplings - Steamed / Fried
  • Greek Salad ( GF) $10.90
    • Salad greens, olives, feta, tomatoes, with a fresh greek dressing.
  • -Accompanied with crostini bread $15.50
  • Homemade Desserts Available
  • -Extra Sauce $1.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $16.00
    • Lightly coated seasoned squid with garlic and caper mayonnaise
  • Steamed Whole Prawns ( GF)
    • Accompanied with soya and a chilli citrus sauce.
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • Extra Sauces $1.00
    • Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.
  • Pan seared scallops $17.50
    • cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto w/ lemon aioli (gf)
  • Bruschetta $14.50
    • w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables w/ herb butter $5.00
  • Grilled steak sandwich $28.00
    • mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chuncky fries
  • Thyme & pepper crusted beef carpaccion $17.50
    • w/ green leaves, wasabi aioli & crispy kumara (gf)
  • Pan seared market fish fillet $35.00
    • lemon & mascarpone risotto, glazed julienne vegetables, saffron beurre blanc (gf)
  • Winter fruit salad $14.50
    • w/ frozen yoghurt (v. gf)
  • Tempura battered fish fillets $28.00
    • chuncky fries, green salad & tartare sauce
  • Chicken CranBerry Brie $9.50
    • Crumbed Schnitzel brie and salad
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • OCB $17.50
    • Chicken, cranberry sauce, brie, mozzarella
  • Batt Scallop $6.00
  • Cheeseburger $4.50
  • Veggie Burger $7.50
    • Veggie patty and salad
  • Puppy Dog / Potato Fritter / Donut $1.00
  • Hawaiian $14.00
    • Ham, pineapple, Normal cheese
  • Fish of the day $24.50/$26.50
    • served with salad greens, fries, tartare and tomato sauces(1 fillet/2 fillets)
  • Gourmet toasted sandwich options: cheese, ham, tomato, onion, pineapple. served with a green salad $18.50
  • French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $22.50
    • served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries, gluten free option (please note: no variations)
  • Kumara Cakes GF $21.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with salmon
  • Savoury Mince on Toast $18.00
    • with one poached egg
  • Baked Beans $4.00
  • Gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • Sam's Escargot $16.00
    • Served with garlic butter & salad
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $28.50
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays creation
  • Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
    • With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
  • Oreti Profiteroles $13.50
    • Hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream & almonds
  • Chargrilled Angus Eye Fillet $37.50
    • Cooked to your liking and served with a Vigneronne sauce, (red wine & onion) & Pomme soufflé
  • Roasted Rabbit $35.00
    • Gratin Dauphinois & mushroom sauce
  • Trio of Oreti Icecreams $12.50
    • Brandy discs & honey
  • Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
    • Vanilla bean icecream
  • Warm duck salad $17.5
    • Asian slaw, chiffonade fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chili hoisin sauce
  • Bruschetta $14.5
    • w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted peppers & olive tapenade.
  • Pan seared scallops $17.5
    • cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto & lemon aioli
  • Mashed potato $5
  • Baked aubergine & Bocconcini pastry $17.5
    • pickle cocktail onions, micro watercress salad
  • Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
    • w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chunky fries, tomato sauce
  • Canterbury lamb rump $36.5
    • grilled lamb rump, crushed new potatoes, sliced olive, brunoise tomatoes, chives, pea puree, olive soil
  • Mince and cheese pie $3.60
  • Steak and bacon pie $3.80
  • Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
  • Bacon and egg slice $3.90
  • Chicken and cheese pie $3.80
  • Stuffed sausage $3.20
  • Steak and onion pie $3.60
  • Steak potato top pie $3.80
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
    • Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
  • Omelette $15.50
    • Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
The Dam Cafe

The Dam Cafe

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

078828882

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , New Zealand

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Cash ,  Bankcard ,  Seating ,  Child-friendly

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