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

  • Green Salad $6.00
  • Mustang Platter $96.00
    • Serves 8-10 people - Chief's Chicken Nibbles - Served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Redneck Ribs - Our famous pork ribs served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Fish Bites - Golden fried fish bites with tartare sauce. / Onion Rings - Fried crunchy and golden. / Crumbed Chicken Tenders
  • Barney's Ribs $15.50
    • Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney's sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
  • Campfire Burrito $24.00
    • Rolled flour tortilla filled with seasonal roasted veges, spicy bean mix and rice. Topped with BBQ sauce, grilled cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.
  • Road Runner Special $12.50
    • Tender strips of chicken breast coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, cooked golden brown. Beep-beep, be in quick before they run out.
  • Longhorn Cheesecake $12.00
    • Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
  • Lone Star Coleslaw $5.00
  • Dixie Chicken $32 Medium / $37 Classic
    • Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand!
  • Fries with Aioli $6.50
  • Cobb Schnitzel $25.90
    • Cobb’s original crumbed and golden fried beef schnitzel filled with ham and mozzarella cheese, served with a tossed garden salad and fries.
  • All our Angus Pure steaks come with classic fries and salad. Ask to swap for seasonal veges, baked potato or mash if you prefer. n/a
  • Side Salad GF $5.90
  • Seafood Basket $33.90
    • Fish, prawns, scallops and squid. All golden fried and crispy. Served with fries and salad.
  • Cobb Loaf $6.50
    • Our famous loaf, baked daily.
  • Mushroom & Bacon Vol au Vent $11.90
    • Creamy mushrooms and bacon in a warm pastry case.
  • Shrimp Cocktail GFA $13.90
    • Shrimps drizzled with Cobb’s classic seafood dressing, served over fresh, crisp salad leaves.
  • Flame grilled flat bread $4.50
  • Pit fries $6.00
  • Bourbon toffee cheesecake $12.00
  • Garlic bread $12.00
    • Warm cobb loaf, confit garlic butter
  • Add beef brisket, shredded chicken, pulled pork
  • Pit fries $8.00
    • Derby shoestrings, confit garlic aioli
  • Mac 'n' cheese balls $14.00
    • Bacon crumb, shaved parmesan, chipotle mayo
  • 1/2lb Crispy calamari $16.00
    • Smoked salt, chipotle mayo
  • Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Orange and almond cake
    • Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
  • -Slow cooked pulled Lamb
    • Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
  • Raspberry and vanilla brulee
    • Biscotti, berry salad
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Coconut curry Prawns
    • Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
  • -Coconut curry Prawns
    • Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • RASPBERRY BRULEE $12.00
    • with rhubarb compote, whipped cream & biscotti
  • FRESH BAKED CIABATTA LOAF $12.50
    • with garlic and parsley butter
  • CRUMBED LAMB SWEET BREADS $12.50
    • with pickled vegetable & salad greens
  • FISH TACOS $13.00
    • with shredded lettuce, lime mayo & coriander & pineapple salsa
  • BLACKBERRY AND COCONUT CAKE $12.00
    • with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
  • BARBECUED LAMB RIBS $14.00
    • with tangy slaw & roasted macadamia nut
  • HOISIN GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
    • with cucumber & spring onion
  • ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
    • roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
  • Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
    • Branded liver pate partnered with crostini, cherry compote and cashews
  • Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Banana Split $6.00
    • Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
  • Rump $24.00
    • 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Waterside Fattoush Salad $20.00
    • Fried haloumi cheese with fresh vine ripened tomato, cucumber, onion and crispy croutons immersed in our housemade sumac dressing [Add chicken or salmon +$5]
  • Kids Sundae $6.00
    • Your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry topping
  • Garden Salad $6.00
    • Fresh green salad with tomato, sliced cucumber and a housemade yoghurt dressing
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $15.00
    • With raspberry sherbet, housemade coulis and fresh cream [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Sally lun
  • Sponges cream $8.50
  • -Ham, egg corned beef, roast beef, ham & mustard, cheese & onion
  • Beef, bacon, mushroom & cheese $4.70
  • -Ham & egg, ham & tomato, ham & cheese, chicken
  • Chicken, seafood rolls $3.90
  • Mince & cheese / Steak & onion / Steak & mushroom / Steak & pepper / Steak & vegetables $4.10
  • Savouries $1.90
  • Udon $13
    • Japanese style thick noodle soup - Tempura
  • Tempura $16
    • Battered and deep fried food - 2 Prawns and vegetables Large
  • Katsu Don $14
    • Bowl of rice with deep fried cutlets, cooked onion, egg served on top - Pork
  • Party Pack A $75
    • 63 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crunch, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pineapple
  • Donburi $12.50
    • Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Teriyaki Chicken
  • Bento $18
    • Rice, salad, tempura, sushi rolls, selection served in a box - Teriyaki Salmon
  • California Rolls (9 pieces) $13
    • Chicken Katsu, Avocado, Carrot, Capsicum
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • Green Salad ( GF) $9.50
    • Mixed salad greens, tomatoes, capsicum, with a honey mustard dressing.
  • Homemade Desserts Available
  • Greek Salad ( GF) $10.90
    • Salad greens, olives, feta, tomatoes, with a fresh greek dressing.
  • Garlic Pita Bread $7.50
  • Bowl of Steamed Rice ( GF) $4.50
  • Extra Sauces $1.00
    • Aioli/ Lime Aioli/ Soya/ Tartare/Seafood/Chilli Citrus/Vinegar/Hot Chilli Oil.
  • Curry of the day $28.00
    • served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita (please ask our friendly wait staff for tody's special
  • Kapiti cheese plate $21.00
    • w/ dried fruits, nuts, quince paste, assorted crackers brie, kikorangi blue cheese, aged cheddar
  • Horopito crusted venison loin $36.00
    • kumara fondant poached broccolini, beetrot puree and red currant jus (gf) >>
  • Pavilions signature platter for two $25.00
    • mini malva pudding, strawberry cheese cake, orange & cardamon cream brulee, belgium chocolate pudding w/ berry coulis & vanilla ice cream
  • Orange & cardamon creme brulee $14.50
    • pistachio, biscotti, boysenberry ice cream (gf)
  • Bruschetta $14.50
    • w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
  • Rocket salad w/ shave parmesan, walnut & balsamic vinaigrette $5.00
  • Gourmet chicken burger $28.00
    • bacon, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, chuncky fries, tomato sauce
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Chicken curry $18.00
    • Chicken, kumara and rice or noodles
  • Beef noodle (PHO) $16.00
    • Rice noodle, beef broth, beef and herbs
  • Caramelized pork and eggs $20.00
    • Pork, egg, salad and rice
  • Papaya salad $16.00
    • Papaya, beef, carrot and herbs
  • Grilled pork in hanoi style $20.00
    • Pork, salad, noodle, home-made sauce
  • Fresh spring roll $12.00
    • Rice paper, pork, prawn salad, home-made sauce and nuts. (Vegetarian option available)
  • Grilled pork or chicken on rice $18.00
    • pork / chicken, egg, salad and rice
  • Prawn with tamarin sauce $18.00
    • King prawn, tamarin and rice
  • Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00
  • Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
  • Hot Chips $4.00
  • Watermelon with Mint $6.00
  • Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
  • Beef Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon. Served with fries and aioli
  • GFA - Gluten Free Available
  • Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
    • Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
  • Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
    • Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce
  • GFA - Gluten Free Available
  • Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Fries (GF) $8.00
    • Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Fishermans Catch (GFA) $ 26.00
    • Battered market fish, prawn twisters, peppered squid, crispy fries and dipping sauces
  • Canterbury lamb rump $36.5
    • grilled lamb rump, crushed new potatoes, sliced olive, brunoise tomatoes, chives, pea puree, olive soil
  • Grilled steak sandwich $28
    • Mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chunky fries
  • Chunky fries $5
    • w/ tomato sauce & aioli
  • Sautéed mushrooms $5
    • w/ garlic & thyme
  • Bruschetta $13.5
    • w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
  • Chicken Caesar salad $26
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Coriander crusted venison loin $39.50
    • parsnip & chestnut puree, kumara fondant brocolini, oven dried Heirloom tomatoes, jus
  • Forest mushroom asparagus risotto $29.5
    • forest mushroom, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon zest, shaved grana Padano, truffle oil
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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