The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar in Napier Menu

The Galley Menu The Galley Menu
  • Garlic pizza bread with parmesan $9.90
  • Freshly baked bread platter servered with homemade dips $9.90/12.90
  • Baked garlic ciabatta bread - (for 2 or 4 people) $7.90/11.90
  • Seasoned wedges - With sour cream, sweet chilli sauce & bacon $13.50
  • French fries with tomato sauce $6.50
  • Nachos - With spicy salsa, ground beef, chilli beans and sour cream $15.90
  • The Whale Platter - Slection mussels, crumbed squid rings, fish bites, prawn twisters and fries  finished with green salad $21.90
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder - Finished with a steamed mussels and served with grilled bread $16.90
  • Green Lip Mussels - Served in a coconut, lemongrass, & chilli sauce Or Garlic cream and herb reduction $17.90
  • Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid    - Served on a salad of mesclun, coriander, shallots and crispy garlic tossed in a Vietnamese dressing $16.50/29.90
  • Fish of the Day - Chef's inspiration created fresh each day $29.90
  • Thai Chicken Curry - Served on basmati rice with toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander $17.90
  • Fettuccine (Smoked Salmon, capers and spinach in a wine and cream reduduion) $21.90
  • Fettuccine (Chicken, bacon and spinachin in a wine and cream reduction) $20.90
  • Grilled Venison Burger - Premium venison pattie served in a toasted bun with waxed cheddar, salad, caramelised onions, plum sauce serverd with fries $19.90
  • Grilled Chicken Burger - Cajan chicken breast with brie, avocado salsa, salad, tomato and cranberry sauce served with fries $19.90
  • Paua fritters - Served above mesculin salad topped with streaky bacon and herb aioli $19.90/34.90
  • Seared Scallops - Seared scallops served on chorizo and papriki puree with baby spinach, finished with l'orange reduction $18.90/35.90
  • Crumbed Fish & Chips - Freshly crumbed fish served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce $20.90
  • Scotch Fillet  - Char grilled scotch fillet, servered with herbed garlic butter, fries and salad $28.90
  • Porterhouse Steak 400gm - Char grilled porterhouse steak, servered with onion rings, fries and salad $28.90
  • New Zealand White Bait Fritters - Served with toasted bread above a mesclum salad finished with hollandaise $19.90/34.90
  • American Style Pork Ribs - Servered with fries and salad $26.90
Thirsty's Thin Crust Pizzas Thirsty's Thin Crust Pizzas
  • Mafia - Salami, chorizo, pepperoni, kalamata olives, red onion and fresh herbs & cheddar $20.90
  • Margherita - Fresh tomato, kalamata olives, feta,red onion,basil pesto and cheddar $19.50
  • Smoke house - Smokehouse chicken breast, cranberry sauce, red onion, brie & cheddar $21.90
Thirsty's Late Breakfast Selection Thirsty's Late Breakfast Selection
  • Eggs Benedict - Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with grilled bacon and hollandaise $15.90
  • The Full Whale - Hash browns, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and eggs prepared to your liking, served with toast $18.90
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon - Served on a potato puree with wilted spinach and a creamy beef jus with a side of freshly grilled bread $15.90

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Satay Chicken Keb $ 7.50
    • 4 pcs
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • Spring Rolls $ 7.50
    • 5 pcs
  • -Vegetables $13.50
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • -Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
  • 200G SCOTCH FILLET $29.00
  • JALAPENO POPPERS (perfect as they are)
    • jalapenos filled with garlic infused cream cheese
  • (PER PERSON) $12.50 OR $20 FOR TWO OR TRY A ‘FREAK SUNDAE’ - ASK ABOUT TODAY’S CHOICES
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER (great as an entree) $20.00
    • the duke's famous recipe, a thick creamy veloute with mussels, shrimps, fish & scallops, served with a slice of garlic bread
  • $15 EACH (ORDER ANY 4 FOR $50)
  • RISOTTO BALLS (perfect as they are)
    • 250g risotto balls with walnuts & blue cheese, made fresh in-house
  • THE BUCKET DEAL (serves 4) $35.00
    • a bucket of 4 beers from our bucket list, with a bowl of cajun chicken wings
  • TIGER PRAWN SALAD (gf & df option available) $22.00
    • tiger prawns scattered over a green salad with seafood sauce
  • Lime coconut french toast crunch $14.50
  • Smiths creamy mushrooms, toast, greens $14.50
  • Organic raw energy muesli, Greek yoghurt, fresh fruit $12.50
  • Hot and Sour Mussels $21.50
    • House cured coriander pork belly, lime chilli broth
  • Smith's Focaccia with Olive Oil $5.00
  • Roast vegetable, kale hash, poached egg, winter pesto $16.50
  • Farmer's Breakfast $25.00
    • Eggs, bacon, sausage, roast tomato, hashbrown, toast
  • Spinach / Hash Browns / Roast Te Mata Mushrooms $4.50
  • Gang Ped Yang $27.50
    • Red Curry with roasted duck, pineapple, tomatoes, bamboo shoots, slice beans, capsicum, basil leaves in coconut milk
  • Tom Yum Goong $14.50
    • Traditional soup with king prawns, spring onions, coriander and mushrooms
  • Mutt Sizzling Duck $27.50
    • Crispy duck sizzling on a bed of mixed vegetables and served on a sizzling hot plate
  • Yum Nuea $21.50
    • Thai salad with grilled beef, roasted sweet chilli, fish sauce, beef juice, tomatoes, red onion, coriander and spring onions
  • Choo Chee Goong $27.50
    • The traditional crunchy king prawns on bed with broccoli and carrots served with red curry creamy sauce
  • Gaeng Dang Talay $27.50
    • Red curry with mixed seafood, Bamboo Shoots, green beans, capsicum and basil leaves in coconut milk
  • Thiki Tempura Prawns $14.50
    • Tempura battered king prawns served with plum sauce
  • Grilled River Prawns $ 89
    • The grilled river prawns on side with spicy or mild dipping sauce of your choice, welcome to the speciality of Thai favorites chef recommended! 800g
  • -Balado Telur $30.00 Per Person
    • Stewed Egg
  • Sambal Batjak – Hot
  • -Balado Teri Kacang $30.00 Per Person
    • Crispy Fried Anchovy
  • -Kare Ikan $30.00 Per Person
    • Fish Curry
  • Manis Pedas Nanas $9.50
    • Pineapple compôte, custard & cinnamon cream
  • Nasi Goreng $25.00
    • fried Rice
  • Kurmah $25.00
    • Lamb Stew
  • Sateh Tempeh (V) $9.00
    • Tempe
  • Green salad & dressing (v, Gf) $8
  • Angus beef burger, swiss cheese, lettuce, pickle, Kasumi relish & shoestrings $19.5
  • Dark chocolate brownie, whipped cream, chocolate sauce & ice cream
  • 125 gms steak with vegetables and fries
  • Ice cream sundae with whipped cream and choice of caramel, chocolate or berry sauce (GF)
  • Salt & pepper calamari with aioli (GF) $14
  • Sharing platter, ciabatta garlic bread, loaded wedges, prawn twisters & calamari $32
  • “21 day” aged beef sirloin, portobello mushroom, onions rings, fries $29
  • Toasted Bagel $8.50
  • Mexican Nachos $13.50
  • Eggs on Toast $9.00
  • French Toast $17.50
  • Pasta of the day $16.90
  • Soup of the Day $9.00
  • Big Omelet $16.00
  • Devine Starter $18.00
  • Crispy Flathead Burger $18.90
    • Crumbed flathead fillets, sliced cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, sliced beetroot, Hogslaw, cos lettuce and creamy tartare sauce.
  • Lite Cut 200g $27.9
  • Avocado & Almond Wrap $15.90
    • Avocado, cherry tomatoes, rawslaw, almonds and balsamic dressing.
  • Kid’s Pasta $11.90
    • A small bowl of spiral pasta with our Italian pasta sauce.
  • Crispy Chicken, Brie & Bacon Burger $19.90
    • Panko crumbed chicken breast, triple cream brie, sliced tomato, sliced beetroot, Hogslaw, cos lettuce, grilled smoky bacon and tomato chilli jam. Add sliced avocado for 3.90
  • Pan-Roasted Fillet of Salmon $27.90
  • What A Catch $29.90
    • Panko crumbed flathead fillets, calamari, prawns and crab cake with Hog Tail Fries or sweet potato wedges, creamy tartare sauce and a wedge of fresh lemon.
  • Horopito Chilli Beef Wrap $17.90
    • Tender strips of grilled beef, shredded cheddar cheese, spicy Horopito chilli sauce and rawslaw. Alternative sauces available on request.
  • Mushroom Omelette $16.00
    • with spinach & feta
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • poached eggs on English muffin, salmon & tomato
  • Fettuccine $15.00
    • chicken mushroom & cashews in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Fries $4.00
    • with aioli
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Bubble & Squeak $15.00
    • topped with bacon & 2 poached eggs
  • French Toast $16.00
    • vanilla & cinnamon croissant with peaches, bacon, banana & maple syrup
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $15.00
    • with salad greens & salsa
  • Honey Cured Esk Valley Meats Bacon $5.10
  • Extra egg $2.50
  • Flat-bread $16.50
    • Scrambled eggs, house-made hot-smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, spring onion
  • Salted chocolate tart, pecan praline / Strawberry semifreddo, limoncello & strawberry coulis / Affogato with amaretto $13.50
  • Bruschetta $20.00
    • With honey cured Esk Valley Meats bacon
  • Buttom mushrooms, goat's cheese / Grilled zucchini, confit cherry tomato $7.80
  • Za'atar rubbed sirloin $29.00
    • With portobello mushrooms, crispy pancetta, café de paris butter
  • Paolo's pork sausage $4.20
  • Vegetarian $8.50
  • Hash Brown $1.60
  • Squid Rings $1.50
  • Steak & Onion $4.90
  • Donut $1.60
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.90
  • Steak & Egg $4.90
  • Steak $4.20
  • Detroiter $16.00
    • Pepperoni, ham, bacon, chicken, seasoned ground beef
  • GF detroit way $4.00
  • -12 $34.00
  • Extra meat $2/ $3/ $4
  • Gluten free $2.00
  • Butter chicken 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Butter chicken sauce, capsicum, chicken, onion, coriander
  • V6 (V) $15.00
    • Spinach, onion, mushroom, tomato, garlic, black olives, parmesan
  • Pepperoni
    • Pepperoni
  • Chicken Caesar Style Salad $19.50
    • Grilled chicken breast with smoky bacon, mesclun, croutons, Parmesan, soft boiled egg, and homemade creamy Caesar dressing
  • All Day Fisherman’s Breakfast $20.50
    • Bacon, sausage, eggs your way, roast tomatoes, button mushrooms, hash browns, relish, buttery toast
  • Chilli Bean Nachos $14.50
    • Corn chips with mild spiced tomato and Mexican chilli bean salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream
  • Cabinet Food available Everyday from 9am – 4:00pm
  • Menu available Monday – Sunday 11:30am~2pm
  • Fish of the Day $21.00 / half size $15
    • Beer battered fresh fish, salad and shoestring fries, classic tartare sauce
  • Cakes, Slices, Muffins, Salads, Sandwiches and Paninis.
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $19.50
    • Strips of calamari dusted with Szechuan salt, served with house slaw, chilli dipping sauce and fries
  • Baked Passionfruit Cheesecake
  • Smoked King Salmon Souffle $12.00
    • apple cider honey dressing
  • Vegetarian Gnocchi $12.00
    • basil pesto
  • Seafood Risotto $25.00
    • a selection of prawns, scallops & salmon poached with tomato beurre blanc
  • Chef Garlic Cheese Bread $5.00
  • Angus Beef Scotch Fillet $29.00
    • 300g scotch fillet with steak fries & red wine jus
  • Short Black & Long Black $4.00
  • Kiwi Fish n Chips $24.00
    • a classic favourite, beer battered fish with steak fries served with green salad
  • PICNIC TOAST SLICE $3.50
  • OMELETTE; SMOKED FISH, KIMURA CRISPS, WATERCRESS GF $21.50
    • 10.00 match w/ balanced pinot Gris, 2014
  • PICNIC TOAST: WHOLE GRAIN, SOURDOUGH OR GLUTEN FREE, JAMS & MARMITE $8.50
  • AVOCADO, TOMATO & BASIL ON WHOLEGRAIN TOAST DF/VE $16.50
    • 10.00 match w/ balanced pinot Gris, 2015
  • SMITH’S BBQ PULLED PORK, POTATO BUNS, POACHED EGGS, HOLLANDAISE $23.50
    • 9.00 match w/ garage project beer, pale lager 330m
  • HOLLANDAISE / ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI / MAPLE SYRUP $3.50
  • HOUSE SMOKED SALMON, POTATO DILL HASH CAKES, AVOCADO, LEMON CREME FRAICHE, GREENS $23.50
    • 14.00 match w/ church road blanc de noir, 2006
  • GRILLED SALMON, SALT ROASTED BEETROOT, AVOCADO, HORSERADISH $25.50
    • 12.00 match w/ cypress terraces chardonnay 2015
The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar

The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar

location

Address

62 West Quay, Ahuriri, Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4110, New Zealand

phone

Phone

068358815

clock

Opened hours

None
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food , Seafood , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
62 West Quay, Ahuriri, Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4110, New Zealand