The Lava Bar in Rotorua Menu

STARTERS / NIGHT MENU STARTERS / NIGHT MENU
  • Hand cut spud fries, chilli salt served with tomato sauce or gravy $5.00
  • Cajun Chicken Wing Dings served with peri peri hot sauce $6.00
  • Popcorn shrimp, lemon & pepper served with sweet chilli sauce $6.00
  • Salt & pepper squid, lemon & pepper served with sweet aioli $8.00
  • Hot dipping bowls, hand cut chips, beer battered onion rings, spring rolls & samosas served with sweet chilli & sour cream $8.00
GOURMET BURGERS GOURMET BURGERS
  • CHUR BURGER
    • Homemade NZ beef seasoned patty drizzled with grilled cheese, bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun.
  • SLICE OF HEAVEN
    • Hand pulled seasoned roast NZ Pork, caramelized onion, sweet red slaw, carrot, homemade fennel mayo & drizzled in rich lava gravy sauce in a brioche bun.
  • MINT AS BURGER
    • Slow cooked hand pulled NZ Lamb, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, drizzled in mint as sauce & aioli in a brioche bun.
  • THE LOCO KIWI
    • Tequila marinated NZ Chicken, Tenderloins char grilled, onion relish, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeno sauce topped with homemade sweet mayo in a brioche bun.
  • CHUR DOUBLE STACK $15.00
    • Two homemade NZ beef seasoned patties drizzled with grilled cheese, two layers of bacon, beer battered onion rings, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, gherkins & mustard mayo in a brioche bun
  • Burger only $10.00
  • Burger & Chips $13.00
  • Burger, Chips & Beverage $18.00
12" PIZZAS 12" PIZZAS
  • HAWAIIAN $12.00
    • Pineapple, cheese, tomato sauce, onion, ham
  • VEGETARIAN $13.00
    • Char grilled capsicum, olives, onion, hummus, feta, baby spinach
  • BBQ PLUM CHICKEN $13.00
    • Plum sauce, sliced chicken breast, onion, camembert cheese, capsicum, tomato
  • MEATLOVERS $12.00
    • Bacon, pepperoni, ham, more bacon, more pepperoni, more ham, topped with cheese & a BBQ swirl
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Mars bar battered & deep fried $3.00
  • Cookies & Cream ice cream with hot melted chocolate sauce $7.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sour Cream $1.70
  • Lemon Pepper Calamari $16.70
    • With aioli & sweet chilli
  • Ham & Pineappple Pizza $13.70
    • With Pigtail fries
  • Moroccan Lamb Sandwich $22.70
    • Lamb rump slices marinated in Moroccan spices with hummus, feta, spinach leaves, red onion, tomato relish & tzatziki in toasted Turkish bread.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.70
    • Seared 180g sirloin steak on toasted herb, onion & cheese kaiser roll with aioli, onion jam, lettuce, tomato relish, cheddar cheese and a fried egg.
  • Hummus $1.70
  • Today's Soup $13.70
    • With freshly baked bread & butter.
  • BBQ Chilli Chicken Wings $18.70
    • With BBQ sauce.
  • Garden Salad $5.30
  • Death by Chocolate $18.40
    • Hot chocolate pudding, strawberry chocolate spring roll, chocolate tart, chocolate & orange gateau raspberry white chocolate ice cream (for 2 people)
  • Slow Cooked Pork Belly $28.00
    • Mozzarella stuffed pumpkin balls with a smoked tomato provencal sauce with a chickpea salsa & shaved parmesan
  • Classic Caesar Salad $19.30 / S $17.20
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, croutons, parmesan cheese, fat dog caesar dressing
  • Fries $3.40 / L $6.70
  • Tropical Fish Burger $18.60
    • Pan fried fresh fish, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, apple gherkin coleslaw with a lemon mayo and fries
  • Chunky Toast $11.70
    • Country Grain Toast. Fruit toast and lekkerbrot served with butter and 2 preserves
  • Chicken Panini $12.80
    • Chicken, red onion, mango & peach cream cheese
  • The Full Monty $22.00
    • Bees Knees streaky bacon, marinated sirloin beef kebab, gourmet lamb sausage, char-grilled tomato, two hashbrowns & two free range eggs on toasted ciabatta served with homemade tomato jam.
  • Guacamole & Chips $8.00
    • Homemade corn tortilla chips served with fresh guacamole.
  • Sticky Date & Walnut Pudding $12.00
    • Homemade sticky date & walnut pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce & Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Chocolate & Raspberry Brownie N/A
    • Homemade chocolate brownie, served with Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream, drizzled with chocolate & raspberry sauce.
  • Hunter's Gathering $36.00
    • A platter consisting of New Zealand’s finest meats & cheeses served with toasted ciabatta, crispy garlic tortilla bread, olives & homemade apple, date & caramelized onion chutney.
  • Huevos Rancheros $16.00
    • Two corn tortillas covered in mexican black beans, melted cheese, two free range fried eggs topped with fresh guacamole & rattlesnake salsa.
  • Garlic Aioli $2.00
  • Cheesecake N/A
    • Cheesecake served with Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream. Please ask a friendly team member for todays availability.
  • Balti (chicken/lamb) (med or hot) $14/$14
    • Boneless meat slices cooked with onion, capsicum, and a selection of spices
  • Naan $2.50
  • Onion rings $4.50
    • Onion rings, dipped in chickpea flour batter & deep fried
  • Vegetable jalfrezi(med or hot) $12.00
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in aromatic indian spices
  • Rogan josh (med or hot) $14.00
    • Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and spices in a traditional, north indian style
  • Prawn masala (med-hot) $16.50
    • Succulent prawns cooked in spicy gravy with green peppers
  • Karahi chicken (boneless or with bones, med or hot) $14.00
    • Chicken pieces cooked in ginger, garlic and spices
  • Chicken pakora $10.00
    • Boneless chicken pieces dipped in sliced chickpea flour and deep fried
  • Classic Burger $9.90
    • Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
  • - Regular $4.50
  • - Large $6.50
  • Chicken Paella $13.90
    • Grilled Chicken breast with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
  • Family Feast $44.90
    • Share a whole flame-grilled Peri-Peri Chicken, 2 large sides & 8 BBQ Ribs
  • - Large $6.50
  • 5 Grilled Tenderloins $11.90
    • Choose your basting
  • - Large $6.50
  • Green Salad $10.50
    • Rucola leaves cherry tomatoes, mixed olives, shaved parmesan cheese, Italian dressing. (v)
  • Extras $7.00
    • Green salad, Roasted vegetables, Roasted potatoes, Polenta, Buffalo mozzarella
  • Antipasto plank (serves 2) $24.50
    • Three Italian cured meats with mixed olives, stuffed peppers, capers, three Italian pieces of cheese, grossing and olive oil
  • Tiramisu $11.50
    • Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkle chocolate
  • Margherita $18.50
    • Fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, Napoli sauce
  • Giovanni’s favorite $23.50
    • Tuscan salamis, Italian chorizo, pancetta, olives, capsicum, mozzarella, Napoli
  • Additional toppings primo $3.00
    • Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
  • Additional toppings primo $5.00
    • Mozzarella, prosciutto, chicken, salami, anchovies, ricotta, Italian chorizo, bacon
  • Scallops, cauliflower puree, pear and sultana chutney $15.00
  • Soup of the moment with artisan bread $15.00
  • Fresh Garden Salad $7.00
  • Homemade ravioli with roasted beetroot, walnut, gorgonzola, ricotta, beurre blanc sauce $29.00
  • Chefs creation inspired by international and Pacific Rim flavours using sustainable produce (ask your server) (HC) POA
  • Macerated dried fruits in brandy, vanilla bean ice-cream $16.00
  • Crispy Fries $7.00
  • Vietnamese rack of lamb, sweetbreads, ricotta croquettes, nicoise jus $37.00
  • Breakfast Pita $10.90/ $8.90
    • Regular/ Petita
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.50/ $9.50
    • Regular/ Petita
  • Chick n Fala Salad $12.50/ $10.50
    • Regular/ Petita
  • Pappardella ( home made pasta) $18.5
    • with chicken, roast veggies, parmesan cheese and pesto
  • Ceasar salad $22.0
    • with chicken or prawns
  • Marinated rare roast beef $18.5
    • served on a vegetable salad
  • Bacon and eggs $16.5
    • with orange juice
  • Omelette served with toasted foccacia $17.5 / $19.5
    • Filling choices of: bacon, cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, spinach, tomato and ham. 2 fillings / 3 fillings
  • French toast $17.5
    • served with fruit compote and roasted almonds
  • The Parisian breakfast $12.5
    • croissant with butter and jam or yoghurt with homemade muesli, served with orange juice
  • Ceasar salad $18.5
    • an old favourite, with baby cos, bacon, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovies
  • Shrimp Salad $20.90
    • Shrimps & fresh garden salad with thousand island dressing.
  • Chicken Nuggets $9.90
    • With golden fries & sauce.
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $23.90
    • Tender chicken breast marinated in Cajun spices, on a fresh garden salad & tangy mango & tomato salsa.
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.90
    • Vanilla bean Ice-cream with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel topping. Served with whipped cream.
  • Seafood Basket $32.90
    • Crumbed scallops, calamari rings, battered mussels, crabsticks & Dory fish. Served with fries, fresh lemon & tartare sauce.
  • Breads & Spreads $13.90
    • A mixture of freshly baked breads lightly toasted. Served with Dips of the Day. Serves 2 people.
  • Fettuccine $21.90
    • Sauteed seasonal vegetables in a garlic basil pesto wine sauce.
  • Soup of the Day $14.90
    • Homemade with fresh NZ Produce. Served with toasted bread. Ask our bar staff for today’s flavour.
  • Garlic Naan $2.50
    • Plain Flour bread garlic baked in tandoori oven
  • Peshwari Naan $3
    • Naan Stuffed with dried fruits
  • Kadai Chicken $12
    • Chicken pieces cooked with onion, capsicum, ginger, garlic and Indian spices
  • Chicken Tikka (4 pc) $8
    • Tender boneless pieces of chicken, marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices roasted in the tandoori oven, served with mint chutney
  • Plain Naan $2
    • Indian bread cooked in tandoor
  • Jeera rice $3.50
    • Fried rice with some spices and cumin seed
  • Samosa (3 pc) $5
    • Triangular, flaky pastry pockets filled with diced potatoes, peas and cumin seeds then fried golden brown
  • Mango Chicken $12
    • An exotic curry with tender chicken in mild mango flavor sauce
  • Beef Rogan Josh $13.99
    • Cooked with onion, tomato gravy and finished with spices
  • Tandoori Chicken (Full) $16.99
    • Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt, spices, ginger garlic paste, cooked in tandoor
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with cheese and sprinkled with garlic
  • Lamb Jhalfrezi $14.50
    • Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream and fresh ground spices
  • Daal Makhni $11.50
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with tomatoes, cream & ground spices
  • SET MEAL FOR TWO $27.99
    • 2 curries(Chicken and Lamb) + 2 Plain Naans,Rice and drinks.
  • Fries (Chips) $2.50
  • Chicken Jhalfrezi $13.50
    • Cooked with capsicum, tomatoes, onions, coconut cream and fresh ground spices
  • Pulled lamb salad, slow cooked lamb $19.50
    • w grilled halloumi, honey glazed baby beetroot, pomegranate seeds, snow peas, baby spinach and finished with pomegranate & lower oil vinaigrette
  • Nutty Muesli $14.00
    • w honey vanilla toasted oats, nuts & seeds served w granny smith apple & cinnamon compote, vanilla bean yogurt and milk on the side
  • Chicken open sandwich $18.50
    • w apricot pasta, brie, avocado, tomato, aioli and salad greens
  • Garlic infused olive oil & sea $7.00
    • salt grilled ciabatta
  • Wholegrain chunky style toast $7.00
    • w fruit preserves & butter
  • Spaghetti w tomato and crispy bacon $10.00
  • Smashed avocado $16.00
    • on toasted sourdough or GF with poached egg, spiced dukkoh, watercress and crispy bacon
  • Pulled lamb, slow cooked Iamb $19.00
    • w wild and basmati rice, chickpeas, currants, fresh herbs and crispy onion
  • Salmone con Polenta $16.30
    • Pan fried Calamari/ Green Salad/ Salsa Verde Sauce.
  • Bovine filetto con Prosciutto e Masala $33.80
    • Tender Veal Fillet/ Rosemary Potatoes/ Prosciutto & Masala Cream Sauce.
  • Basil Pesto $6.10
    • (Multiple selection available).
  • Rissotto $25.50
    • Wine Risotto/ Mushroom/ Chorizo Sausage .
  • Chili and Tomato with Garlic $6.10
  • Spaghetti alla Marinara $25.50
    • Spaghetti/ Selection of fresh seafood/ lightly spiced Tomato sauce.
  • Minestra del giorno $10.20
    • soup of the day.
  • Penne alla Salmone $23.50
    • Smoked Salmon/ Capers/ Spinach & garlic Cream Sauce.
  • Steamed Mussels N/A
  • Potato Salad N/A
  • Cake N/A
  • Various Vegetables N/A
  • Bean Paste Soup N/A
  • Fish and Chips N/A
  • Fried Dumplings N/A
  • Cucumber & Shrimp Salad N/A
The Lava Bar

The Lava Bar

location

Address

1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073488618

clock

Opened hours

Monday 5:30pm–3am Tuesday 5:30pm–3am Wednesday 5:30pm–3am Thursday 5:30pm–3am Friday 5:30pm–3am Saturday 5:30pm–3am Sunday 5:30pm–3am
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Bankcard

Location
1286 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
Similar Restaurants based on Cuisines