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

  • Warm Lamb Salad From $13.90
    • Warm Lamb Salad is served with humus dip, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and your choice of sauces
  • Borek From $11.00
    • A kind of savory with a filling of chopped capsicum, tomato, parsley, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Musakka From $13.50
    • Layers of eggplant, potatoes, courgette, capsicum with cheesy bechamel sauce
  • Mixed Vegetarian n/a
    • falafels and fried eggplant wrapped in a flat bread with salad and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Spanikopita From $11.00
    • A kind of savory made from chopped spinach, green onions, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Humus Kebab n/a
    • Lettuce, coleslaw, onion and tabbouleh wrapped in a flat bread with Humus Dip and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Chicken Kebab n/a
    • Chicken doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Chicken Shish From $15.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Orongo Bay oyster (pacific), horseradish, celery juice $5
    • Or simply with a lemon wedge, salt & pepper
  • Ginger and orange cake, spiced swiss cream, gingerbread, leather, sheep's milk sorbet $14
  • John Dory, barley, brown jus, crisp onion, champagne, sorrel $26
  • The Issac Hayes $6
    • chocolate ganache, choux, salted caramel
  • Grapefruit salad, muscovado gel, greek yoghurt $6.5
  • Forgotten vegetables, foraged leaves, grains, Jerusalem cream $14
  • Crab-apple slider $6
    • Waikanae crab, Granny Smith, fennel
  • Tabitha's Pumpkin textures, homemade ricotta, walnut, maple $15
  • 9 Mussels, tomato, wine & herbs $12
    • Mussels steamed open with tomato, wine and herbs
  • The 7 Day gravlax $12
    • South Island Salmon cured for at least 7 days with a blend of secret 'erbs and spices
  • Origin Earth Haloumi sticks $6
    • Two sticks of haloumi cheese with a soft batter coating. For the kid in all of us
  • Natural oysters, rock or Bluff (seasonal) $4
    • Oysters as natural as they come, just with lemon. Sold each
  • Miso, udon & sashimi $12
    • Miso broth with noodles, spring onion and slices of fresh fish. Stir in and enjoy
  • Fish & Salad $12
    • Choose your salad from the serve over cabinet; your fish can be grilled (so healthy); crumbed, tempura or beer battered
  • Classic seafood chowder $10
    • A gluten free (rice based) version of the tasty mix up that is chowder
  • Monger Chip butty $8
    • Soft white bread, butter (real butter), hot chips and a dash of anchovy salt. No really, the anchovy salt works. Addictive
  • -Chicken $11.50
  • STEAMED DIMSIM $6.50
    • Thai style served with soy and crispy garlic
  • TOM YUM
    • Thai's favourite hot & sour soup herbs and mushrooms
  • OYSTER SAUCE
    • Beef broccolis, onion and mushroom sauteed in oyster sauce served with
  • -Prawns $16.50
  • PADTHAI
    • Rice noodles with bean sprout, tamarind sauce, spring onion and crushed peanuts
  • E-SARN CLASSIC
    • Marinated beef skewers with sticky rice and accompaniment with peanut sauce
  • -Beef $11.50
  • Bacon $7.10
  • Regular Chips $2.60 / $3.60
    • Small / Scoop
  • Chicken Nugget $0.90
    • Price Each
  • Tarakihi $4.50 / $5.50
    • Battered / Crumbed
  • Pineapple Ring $2.80
  • Hamburger $6.50
  • Steak Roll $3.70
  • Crab Stick $2.20
  • Filletto di manzo ai funghi champignon $36.00
    • Juicy eye fillet steak grilled then sautéed in creamy garlic, brandy and button mushroom salsa.
  • Filletto di manzo al pepe verde $36.00
    • Juicy eye fillet steak grilled then sautéed in a creamy peppercorn and white wine salsa.
  • Ravioli di pasta con ricotta e spinaci al burro e salvia s $24.00 / m $32.00
    • Fresh pasta homemade ravioli with ricotta and spinach tossed in burnt butter and sage.
  • Salmone marinato agli agrumi e semi di finocchietto, con mousse di formaggio fresco, pistacchio sbriciolato $23.00
    • In house marinated salmon (with citrus, orange and fennel seeds), with fresh cheese mousse, pistachio nuts and garden salad, served with crispy bread pieces.
  • Zuppetta di cozze al sugo di pomodoro leggermente piccante $19.50
    • Fresh delicately steamed green lipped mussels in white wine, garlic and tomato salsa slightly spicy.
  • Antipasto misto con salumi rustici, capperi roccia, olive nere, paté, pomodori sott’olio, confettura di mele, servito con pane croccante (min. per 2 persone) $32.00
    • Antipasto with salami, caper berries, olives, pâté, sundried tomato, apple conserve, and crusty bread slices.(min. 2 people)
  • Risotto con gamberi, mantecato con pesto di basilico alla genovese e pinoli tostati s $24.50 / m $32.50
    • Risotto with shrimps, perfumed with basil pesto and toasted pine nuts.
  • Crème brûlée aromatizzata alla rosa e french vaniglia, servita con gelato alla vaniglia $16.00
    • Crème brûlée perfumed with rose and french vanilla, served with vanilla ice cream.
  • Lemon Herb Chicken Wrap $10.90 Salad $12.90
    • free-range poached chicken, field greens, steamed potatoes, parmesan, lemon zest, pine nuts, coriander dressing - freshpress pesto
  • Early Bird Smoothie Half $8.50 Full $9.50
    • mango, banana, NZ honey, pineapple, coconut milk, sunflower seeds, Clean Paleo pumpkin seeds, Native Vanilla Protein
  • Organic Acai Energy Bowl $12.90
    • organic acai berries, blueberries, banana, NZ honey, Clean Paleo Manuka Crunch
  • Quinoa Chicken Goji Wrap $10.90 Salad $12.90
    • free-range poached chicken, antioxidant salad mix, feta, quinoa, goji berries, cranberries, pickled onion dressing - freshpress pomegranate + orange
  • Thai Chicken/Beef Wrap $10.90 Salad $12.90
    • free-range poached chicken or grass-fed beef, field greens, carrot, red onion, crispy noodles dressing - freshpress thai
  • Classic Caesar Wrap $10.90 Salad $12.90
    • free-range poached chicken, field greens, bacon, free-range egg, parmesan, croutons dressing - caesar
  • Wild Child Wrap $10.90 Salad $12.90
    • antioxidant salad mix, quinoa, black rice, coconut threads, cranberries, almonds, sunflower seeds, red cabbage dressing, maple tahini
  • Vietnamese Wrap $10.90 Salad $12.90
    • free-range poached chicken, field greens, vermicelli noodles, cucumber, bean sprouts, coriander, mint, peanuts dressing - freshpress vietnamese
  • -Large $12.50
  • Breakfast bowl $10.50
    • Raw, organic, sugar free energy muesli with blueberry compote and fresh greek yoghurt
  • Slices $3.00 TO $8.50
  • Croque monsieur $10.50
    • Gruyere cheese, bechamel sauce, picnic sourdough
  • -roasted mushrooms $4.50
  • Spiced barley kedgeree, smoked salmon, pumpkin, apple, horseradish $18.50
  • Pulled pork or salmon benedict, poached eggs, turkish bread, hollandaise $18.50
  • Baked mushrooms, lemon braised kale, polenta, parmesan cream $18.50
  • Highlands toasted muesli w natural yoghurt, fresh fruit & honey. $9.00
  • Big breakfast - middle bacon, chorizo sausage, herb mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown & poached eggs on thick toast. $18.50
  • Toasted Panini w ham, cheese, tomato & onion. $7.50
  • Creamy porridge w feijoa compote, yoghurt & brown sugar. $8.00
  • Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on your choice of toast. $10.50
  • Hash Brown, Hollandaise $2.00
  • Grilled Tomato, Mushrooms, Bacon, Avocado, Chorizo, 2 Eggs $4.00
  • per filling - Ham, cheese, tomato, mushrooms, spinach. $1.00
  • Rib Eye Steak $19.50
    • 300g of premium NZ rib-eye from me grill on a bed of grilled potato with a port wine jus, and selection of seasonal vegetables
  • Fish & Chips $11.00
    • Tarakihi fish with beer battered chips served with a seasonal salad
  • Fettuccine Pesto $13.50
    • Fettuccini served with a classic pesto of basil and pine nut cream sauce with freshly shaved parmesan cheese
  • - seasoned vegetables seared on the grill with a fresh tomato salsa
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Fresh ciabatta roll lightly toasted with garlic butter
  • Calamari $9.50
    • Portions of squid, poached in milk, crumbed and deep fried, served with a light salad and our chef's own secret sauce
  • 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
  • 4-6 people $27.00
  • 8 mile $15.00
    • Southwest chicken prawn, salsa, onion, roasted capsicum
  • Detroit style a thick, fluffy 9 inch square crust, crispy on the edges, cheese from corner to corner and our delicious pizza sauce on top
  • Onion rings $4.00
  • Extra cheese $2/ $3/ $4
  • -12 $20.00
  • Cheese mania(V) 9"$13/12"$16/16"$20
    • Feta, cheddar, mozzarella, camembert
  • Half pound $9.00
    • 2 seasoned beef patties, cheese, lettuce & sauce
  • Apple crumble pizza $10.00
    • Apple, cinnamon, brown sugar crumble
  • SALM0N BAGEL $19.20
    • salmon, cream cheese, capers + 1emon
  • OMELETTE $15.00
    • cheese, tomato + choice of filling: ham /spinach /mushroom /red onion >>
  • ZIGG ZAGG BREKKIE $22.50
    • bacon, sausage, poached eggs, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown
  • EGGS ON TOAST $12.50
    • fried/scrambled/poached on focaccia bread + bacon
  • H0T CAKES $7.00
    • with banana, berry compote + maple syrup
  • EGGS BENEDICT $16.90
    • Bacon + tomato or spinach
  • BACON/CHICKEN/CREAMY MUSHROOMS $4.00
  • WEDGES $9.50
    • Sour cream + sweet chilli
  • extra - Fried egg / Pineapple $2
  • Fish and chips $8
  • The Bach Breakfast / bacon / sausage / hash brown / mushrooms / eggs any way / roasted tomato / ciabatta $17
  • Breakfast Boost / toasted rye / poached eggs / mushrooms / spinach/ roasted tomato / cottage cheese / humans / relish / avocado $17
  • Family Size $20
  • Toast/jam (V) $5
  • Spiders - Coke, Sprite, Fanta $5
  • The Bach Fish Burger / coleslaw / tomato / lettuce / red onion / gherkin / fries $17
  • Extra Toast $3.00
  • All Day Menu add $2.00
    • organic free range eggs, optional organic gluten & dairy free bread
  • Kids Menu $8.00
    • hotcakes, banana & ample syrup, chicken tenders & fries
  • Sausages $4.50
  • FRESH CABINET $4.00
    • Pick your favourite salad from the cabinet and add your choice of pan fried chicken, or beef stir fry (100gms)
  • OMELETTE $17.50
    • Cheese and your favourite three ingredients bacon, salmon, onion, tomato, creamy mushrooms, feta or spinach
  • optional organic gluten and dairy free bread - Add $2.00
  • - Halloumi Bagel
    • Pan fried halloumi, mesclun, avocado, tomato & coriander-parsley vinaigrette
  • Preserved $8.50
    • GK bagels served with butter & selection of preserves
  • Sensibly Cereal $11.50
    • Moorish muesli, poached fruit and berries, yoghurt and with a piccalo bottle of cold milk
  • Poached eggs x2 (scrambled 3 eggs, extra $1.00) $4.50
  • GK toast x2 $3.50
  • Crispy bacon x2 $4.50
  • Tomato $3.50
  • Bacon Benne (½ benne / Full benne) $10.50 / $17.50
    • Poached eggs with bacon, served on GK hash cakes, with hollandaise and pesto.
  • Salmon Benne (One salmon cake / Two salmon cakes) $10.50 / $17.50
    • Poached eggs with smoked salmon and poached spinach served on GK potato cakes, with hollandaise and pesto.
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