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

  • Double up; $13.50
  • -Falafel; $9.00/$11.00
  • -Falafel salad; $13.50
  • Vegetarian;
  • Hummus / Spicy walnut / Babaganoush / Beetroot / Tzatziki;Dip & bread $5.90
  • Chocolate cake; $5.00
  • Garlic bread; $4.50
  • -Garden salad;Served with salad green and tabbouleh $8.50
  • Beef Nachos (serves 1-2) (add guacamole $2.00)
    • spicy mexican beef & chilli nachos with grilled cheese, salsa & sour cream (we mean spicy)
  • Shrimp Cocktail (great as an entree)
    • with everyone's favourite seafood sauce
  • Served with Mediterranean Vegetables or Chefs Salad
  • Moroccan Chicken
    • chicken, red onion, mushrooms, brie & cracked pepper
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie $12.00
    • with chocolate sauce & your choice of ice cream flavours from the display
  • Pork Belly Salad
    • grilled pork belly over a seasonal salad including tomatoes & brie, with a raspberry balsamic reduction
  • Whole Grilled Tomato $3.00
  • The Mess $12.00
    • meringue pieces, berry coulis, ice cream, yoghurt, cream, berrys, dark & white chocolate shards, cherry, wafer
  • Ceviche de pescado $19
    • baja California style catch of the day marinated in lime ginger, coconut milk, garnished with broad beans, corn kernels, sweet potato and fresh herbs, served with corn chips (made to order)
  • Salsa de Molcajete $10
    • charred tomatoes, garlic, onion and seasonal fresh chilli sauce accompanied with corn chips
  • Pescado fish $17.9
    • crispy fish served with sofrito sauce (capsicum, tomatoes, olives, capers, onion) remoulade dressing and lettuce
  • Mexican Salad $18
    • Mesclun, tender pickled cactus, tomato, red onion, baby corn, halloumi, water chestnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, tossed in coriander pesto. Add chicken or beef $4
  • Fresh tortillas $7
    • four per serving
  • Elote del Mercado $12
    • "Street Style" chargrilled corn on the cob, "queso fresco", chipotle mayo and chilli flakes 2 per serving
  • Prawn Cocktail $18
    • Shelled prawns marinated in a citric tomato based piquant sauce, served with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, coriander, avocado and served with corn chips. Add oysters $4
  • Taco placero vegetarian $14
    • A classic street style vegetarian option! With rice, beans, cactus plant in brine, salsa and guacamole
  • Mog Mum Tok $21.50
    • Thai salad grill pork,dry chilli, fish sauce, lime juice and red onion, coriander and spring onions
  • Pad Med Ma-Muang Goong $27.50
    • Stir fried king prawns with mixed vegetables and cashew nuts
  • Chicken Satay $13.50
    • Grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce
  • Fresh Green up Mussels Cheese in Sauce Tom Yum $11.50
    • Roasted fresh green lip mussels with cheese topped with traditional Tom Yum sauce, New Zealand Shellfish in Thai style
  • Roti Bread $4.00
    • Roti Thai style flatbread served with peanut sauce
  • Pad Thai Gai $22.50
    • Rice noodles with stir fried chicken, tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, spring onions and mashed peanuts dressed with lime
  • Mog Pad Ka Tim $27.50
    • Stir fried pork with crispy garlic, coriander and white pepper, on bed with seasonal vegetables, served on a sizzling hot plate
  • Curry Puff $9.50
    • Chicken patties (also Known as "Thai Pies")
  • Tangari Kebab $12.00
    • Chicken drumsticks marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices, tandoori oven.
  • Dinner For Two $34.00
    • 1 x Vegetable Curry, 1 x Non-Vegetable Curry, 2 x Steamed Rice, 2 x Naan, 2 x Pappadom
  • Paneer Pakoras $8.00
    • homemade cottage cheese lightly dipped in a special chick pea butter and deep fried.
  • Shahi Paneer $14.50
    • fresh cottage cheese cooked with fresh peas
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $16.50
    • cooked in delightfully delicate onion & special tasty sauce
  • Gailic Naan $3.50
    • leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic
  • Punjabi Channa Massala $14.50
    • chick peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy with a combination of massalas
  • Paneer Butter Masala $14.50
    • home made cottage cheese tempered with onion & tomato cooked in dreamy masala sauce
  • Eggs on Toast $8.00
    • cooked however you like
  • Smoked Chicken Sandwich $8.00
    • with lettuce, carrot, cheese tomato & avocado on southern grain bread
  • Fries $4.00
    • with aioli
  • Sausages $2.00
  • Bubble & Squeak $2.00
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16.00
    • served with caramelised onion fried potatoes
  • bacon & tomato $14.00
  • Spanish Omelette
    • with onion, tomato, potato, spicy sausage & cheese
  • Liqueur Coffee $13.00
    • Served with creme fraiche and kiwifruit coulis
  • Rustic Fries $8.00
  • Steamed Cavolo Nero, Flaked Roasted Almonds $8.00
  • Eggs on Toast $8.50
    • Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled eggs
  • Wakanui Blue Angus Tenderloin 220gm $38.00
  • Complemented with caramelised golden shallots, porcini, mushrooms, dill pickles and truffle paste. Compound butter cafe de Paris - available with steak if desired
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Marinated in yogurt cooked in a curry sauce and served with rice
  • Fried Tortillas with Spiced Salt & Salsas $20.00
    • Chilli tomato, white bean hummus, goat cheese basil pesto
  • Mixed Platter
    • A selection of nibbles deep fried with roasted spicy chorizo, beer batter fries, spicy wedges and of course a good selection of sauces
  • Spicy Wedges
    • Wedges seasoned with our own selection of spices then baked with streaky bacon and cheese, served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • Bevy Burger $13.00
    • A 150g homemade patty of beef, pork and selected herbs and spices, built on a ciabatta roll with bacon, melted cheese spicy tomato relish and fresh lettuce served with fries
  • 4-6 people $27.00
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Fresh ciabatta roll lightly toasted with garlic butter
  • Fries $6.50
    • Beer battered fries served with tomato sauce and our own garlic aioli
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $13.50
    • A carbonara with a kick, another classic tweaked with a spicy chorizo and white wine cream sauce with freshly shaved parmesan cheese
  • - grilled chicken, avocado and mango chutney
  • Margherita (V) 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Mozzarella, basil
  • Butter chicken 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Butter chicken sauce, capsicum, chicken, onion, coriander
  • Quarter pound $7.00
    • Seasoned beef patty, cheese, lettuce, sauce
  • Meat lovers 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Pepperoni, ham, bacon, chicken, seasoned ground beef
  • Primavera 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Marinated grilled chicken, bacon, fresh tomato, italian herbs
  • Fish bites (6) $5.00
  • Sweet chili 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Beef, onions, sweet chilli sauce
  • Detroit way $3.00
  • Asparagus with Crispy Bacon $9.00
  • Sauteed Courgettes, Garlic Buttler $9.00
  • Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic Butter $9.00
  • Cheese of the Day $15.00
  • Smokey Salmon Tartare $9.00
    • with Basil Mayonnaise and Parmesan Shortbread
  • 14 hr Cooked Lamb Shoulder $29.00
    • With overnight Cooked Lambs Heart, Celeriac Puree and Parsnip Sponge
  • Handmade Gnocchi $16.00
    • Filled with Caramelized Onion, Olives, Goats Cheese and Thyme
  • Vanilla Brulée With Berry Compote and Mini Bombe Alaska $15.00
  • HOUSE SMOKED SALMON $8.50
  • SMITHS SALAD BOWL; NEW SEASON GRILLED FIGS, FREEKEH, SORREL SWEET TAHINI DRESSING, GREEN OLIVES VE $21.50
    • 10.00 match w/ elephant hill tempranillo rose, 2016
  • NEW SEASON FIGS, HOUSE MADE RICOTTA, HONEY, ALMONDS GRILLED SOURDOUGH V $19.50
    • 7.50 match w/ fresh carrot, apple, lemon and ginger juice
  • BEEF BONE BROTH, POACHED EGG, SORREL GF $13.50
  • PICNIC TOAST SLICE $3.50
  • TEMPURA FISH, SMITH’S TARTARE SAUCE, SHOESTRING FRIES GF AVAILABLE $19.50
    • 10.50 match w/ liberty halo pilsner 330ml
  • OMELETTE; SMOKED FISH, KUMARA CRISPS, WATERCRESS GF $21.50
  • PICNIC TOAST: WHOLE GRAIN, SOURDOUGH OR GLUTEN FREE, JAMS & MARMITE $8.50
  • Red, Green and White $12.00 - $16.00
  • Margherita $8.00 - $14.00
  • Romana $12.00 - $19.00
  • The Grand $22.00 - $32.00
  • Fruits of the Sea $16.00 - $27.00
  • Salmon $16.00 - $27.00
  • Dumpling 6 Pack $9.00
  • Four Seasons $14.00 - $24.00
  • Mini Mixed Grill Duo $15.50
    • Combination of beef rump & chicken breast with garlic aioli
  • Small Serving $9.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel
    • Chicken breast crumbed served with garlic gravy
  • Scallops $23.50
    • Crumbed juicy scallops with radiant roe
  • Shrimp Cocktail $9.50
    • Peeled Thai shrimps covered with our seafood sauce on a bed of lettuce & lemon
  • Scotch Fillet 300gram $30.00
    • Quality Rib eye cooked on the grill & covered with mushroom, pepper or garlic sauce.
  • Large Serving $17.50
  • The Rhino 500gram $35.50
    • Prime steer rump cooked reared on a sizzling hot plate and covered with bacon, onions & mushroom sauce
  • Scallops, Chips & Salad $30.00
  • Chicken $19.00
  • Candied Banana Fritter $8.50
  • Bowl of Sauteed Mushrooms $6.00
  • Squid in Brown Sauce $10.00
  • Fruit Salad Ice-Cream $7.50
  • Vegetable $17.50
  • Ginger Squid & Spring Onion $23.50
  • Cured chicken leg, quinoa salad, beetroot ginger dressing $18.00
  • Meating Platter, available in three sizes: Selection of our meats, Cheese, olives, pickles, Breads and relishes $22.00
  • Black sesame brioche filled with smoked salmon, orange miso sauce $13.00
  • Neighbourhood rhubarb poached in verjuice with Abbemary shortbread and white chocolate mousse $14.00
  • Seared venison carpaccio, shaved sheep cheese, honey oat crisp, grape olive dressing $16.00
  • Eggs in a glass, green buttered sweet corn sauce, Bacon crumble, ciabatta crisp (Almond crumble for Vegetarian) $12.00
  • Slow cooked Hapuka, fennel, orange slaw, rhubarb coulis $16.00
  • Tonka bean creme brulee, iced pear ragout, almond crisps $14.00
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