Waterside Restaurant And Bar in Taupo Menu

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  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • Freshly toasted ciabatta coated in our famous garlic butter
  • Bread & Dips $12.00
    • A variety of lightly toasted breads served with a trio of housemade dips
  • Wedges $14.00
    • Crispy wedges with bacon, cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Flamed Olives $9.00
    • Mixed olives flamed to perfection, with sambuca liqueur and fresh thyme
  • Peppered Calamari $15.00
    • Flash fried calamari, seasoned and served with capsicum purée and preserved lemon aioli
  • Cheese Quesadillas $14.00
    • Cheese quesadillas filled with black bean and bell pepper salsa
  • Fig & Blue Cheese Wontons $14.00
    • Crispy wontons filled with puhoi blue cheese and peanuts, served with our housemade balsamic fig glaze
  • Mussel Fritters $16.00
    • Fresh mussel and corn fritters with coriander and our chilli soy and lime glaze
  • Venison Meatballs $16.00
    • Horopito venison meatballs served in capsicum fondue and served with goats cheese
  • Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
    • Branded liver pate partnered with crostini, cherry compote and cashews
  • Cured Salmon $16.00
    • Ginger cured salmon, partnered with wakame seaweed and miso
  • Chicken Strips $15.00
    • Crumbed chicken strips served with our housemade satay vinaigrette
  • Pulled Pork Cigars $15.00
    • Filled with mustard, fresh herbs, fennel and dijon mayonnaise
  • Sweetcorn Cakes $13.00
    • Housemade sweetcorn cakes served with chilli jam
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Fush and Chups h-half f-full $12.00 / $22.00
    • Beer battered market fish, served with fries, a wedge of lemon and our housemade tartare [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Steak Diane $12.00
    • 100g of sirloin in our chef's special diane sauce, served with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Rump $24.00
    • 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • B.L.T $20.00
    • On toasted focaccia bread with bacon, fresh lettuce, avocado, haloumi, tomato and our housemade plum sauce, served with crispy fries [Add chicken or beef +$5]
  • Beef Burger $23.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon, served with crispy fries
  • Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne $19.00
    • Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
  • Waterside Fattoush Salad $18.00
    • Fried haloumi cheese with fresh vine ripened tomato, cucumber, onion and crispy croutons immersed in our housemade sumac dressing [Add chicken, beef or salmon +$5]
  • Garlic Prawn Linguini $23.00
    • Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
  • Steamed Mussels $20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon cream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Salmon $25.00
    • Baked salmon fillet served with cauliflower, pickled onion and fennel salad, topped with our housemade orange dressing
  • Loaded Nachos $17.00
    • Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Soup of the Day $15.00
    • Our Chef’s soup of the day served with freshly toasted bread
  • Seared Scallops $19.00
    • Seared to perfection with pancetta, pomegranate salsa and our housemade cauliflower purée
  • Pork Belly $19.00
    • Harissa pork belly served with a chunky pea mash, candied chilli and lemon
  • Panna Cotta $18.00
    • Goats cheese panna cotta with herbed crostini and a fig compote
  • Tempura Prawns $19.00
    • Tempura Prawns with wakame seaweed, cucumber, rice noodles and miso
  • Lamb Terrine $18.00
    • Confit lamb and shallot terrine with pickled beetroot and lavosh bread
MAINS MAINS
  • Eye Fillet Steak $39.00
    • Cooked to your liking and partnered with our housemade potato gratin, mustard butter, pea mash and Waterside jus [Surf Upgrade: Add a king prawn and two scallops +$7]
  • Pork Ribeye $37.00
    • Partnered with cherry compote, seasonal greens and a kumara and leek risotto cake
  • Lamb Rump $38.00
    • Cooked to perfection and served with eggplant caviar, quinoa tabbouleh, heritage potato, confit tomato and our Waterside jus
  • Duck Breast $38.00
    • Served with braised cabbage, currants, fried polenta, cauliflower and our housemade orange jus
  • Chicken Breast $36.00
    • Za'atar crusted free range chicken breast, served kale and walnut pesto, corn cakes and topped our housemade goats cheese dressing
  • Fush & Chups $28.00
    • Beer battered market fish, served with fries, fresh lemon, salad and housemade tartare
  • Pan-fried Market Fish $35.00
    • Our Chef’s special dish that changes daily
  • Vegetarian Delight $34.00
    • Our special vegetarian trio: Fried polenta with fig jam and rocket. Chilli bean salsa, jalapeno relish and avocado. Beetroot, walnut and goats cheese
PASTA PASTA
  • Lamb Penne $24.00
    • Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
  • King Prawn Linguini $25.00
    • Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi $23.00
    • Cooked in a bell pepper napolitana sauce with confit mushrooms, kalamatta and goats cheese
BURGERS BURGERS
  • Beef $25.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon
  • Chicken $25.00
    • Chipotle grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta, cheese, chipotle mayo and jalapeno relish
  • Fish $23.00
    • Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
  • Vegetarian $21.00
    • Battered onion rings, haloumi cheese, tomato, lettuce, fig jam and mayonnaise
SALADS SALADS
  • Ocean $27.00
    • Grilled scallops with king prawns, cured salmon, vine ripened tomato, fresh lettuce and our housemade pomegranate salsa
  • 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]
  • Caesar $22.00
    • Classic caesar of romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, shaved parmesan, crostini, poached egg and housemade anchovy dressing [Add chicken or salmon +$5]
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries $7.00
    • Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Onion Rings $7.00
    • Crispy battered onion rings, dusted with chilli salt and served with aioli
  • Chef's Potatoes $8.00
    • Potatoes served with sour cream and chives
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
    • Steamed seasonal vegetables drizzled with a citrus glaze
  • Garden Salad $6.00
    • Fresh green salad with tomato, sliced cucumber and a housemade yoghurt dressing
  • Ciabatta $5.00
    • Four pieces of fresh toasted ciabatta drizzled with extra virgin and balsamic
PLATTERS PLATTERS
  • Waterside $42.00
    • Mahurangi pacific oysters, tempura prawns, mussel and corn fritters, cured salmon and peppered calamari, served freshly toasted artisan breads and our housemade dipping sauces
  • Countryside $37.00
    • Venison meatballs, chicken pate, marinated vegetables and olives, served with crostini, toasted breads and a trio of housemade dipping sauces
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $15.00
    • With raspberry sherbet, housemade coulis and fresh cream [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Cheesecake $15.00
    • Our Chef’s special cheesecake that changes daily [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Pavlova $15.00
    • Our classic kiwi pavlova with feijoa sorbet, chantilly cream and berry compote [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Almond Cake $15.00
    • Warmed orange and almond cake with lemon curd and fresh vanilla bean yoghurt [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Cherry Crème Brulée $15.00
    • With afghan crumb and our housemade cherry sauce [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Affogato $9.00
    • Vanilla bean ice cream with an espresso shot [Add your favourite liqueur +$7]
  • Banana Split $13.00
    • Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
CHEESES CHEESES
  • Distinction Blue and Fig $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Aged Cheddar and Quince $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
  • Camembert and Grapes $14.00 / $24.00 / $32.00
    • Single / Duet / The Lot - Served with assorted crackers, fruit and nuts
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Lasagna $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Hot Doggy & Chips $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Fish n Chips $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • K-Burger & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • Steak & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
KIDS - DESSERTS KIDS - DESSERTS
  • Kids Sundae $6.00
    • Your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry topping
  • 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

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Calamari $18.90
    • Lightly dusted in seasoned flour and flash fried until golden served with fresh salad and Dixie Rice
  • Add bacon $4.50
  • Kiwi Farmhouse Breakfast $21.90
    • Fried eggs, sausage, mushrooms, hash browns, bacon and grilled tomato served with hot buttered toast
  • Chicken Fettuccini $19.90
    • Tender chicken pieces sauteed with bacon, mushrooms, spring onion, Pasta Mia fettuccine, garlic and red pepper in a light cream sauce
  • Benmore Smoked Salmon Wrap $17.90
    • Smoked South Island Salmon with cottage cheese, lettuce, horseradish, capers, red onion and finished with olive oil and cracked black pepper, served with a side salad
  • Gluten free pizza bases are available $4.00 extra
  • South Island Salmon $19.90
    • Prawn, bacon, garlic, spring onion, napolitana sauce & mozzarella
  • Soup of the Day $10.90
    • Always fresh, always homemade, always delicious, served with garlic bread
  • Tom yum $11.50
    • The most popular Thai hot and spicy soup with chicken or prawns and Thai herbs served with rice chicken
  • Fresh spring rolls $11.50
    • Rice paper sheets filled with chicken, noodles, and vegetables served with peanut sweet chili sauce
  • Dim sim pork$7.50/prawns$8.50
    • Steamed minced pork or prawns wrapped in egg pastry served with light soya sauce
  • Tom Kha soup $14.50
    • Medium hot and spicy soup cooked in coconut milk with chicken or prawns in Thai herb served with rice. prawns
  • Siam Fried Noodle $14.50
    • Stir fried clear noodles with chicken, prawns, and vegetables
  • Gai pad med $12.50
    • Stir fried chicken with sweet chili, cashew nuts, and vegetables served with rice and salad.
  • Massamun Curry $12.50
    • Thai- Muslim curry cooked with chicken or prawns, carrots, onions and cashew nuts served with rice or roti chicken
  • Wontons or wontons noodle soup $9.50
    • Choice of wontons themselves or wontons served with egg noodles and bean sprouts
  • MOLE & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $16.00
    • with crispy prosciutto, parmesan cheese, soft boiled egg, croutons & caesar salad dressing
  • GRILLED SIRLOIN OF BEEF $27.00
    • with crispy polenta fries, canned mushroom sauce, roasted vine tomatoes
  • Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50
  • FRESH BAKED CIABATTA LOAF $12.50
    • with garlic and parsley butter
  • HOISIN GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
    • with cucumber & spring onion
  • PORK TERRINE $13.50
    • with pickled prunes & toasted bread
  • Chunky fries with tomato sauce and mayo $8.50
  • CHEF'S SPECIAL PIE $25.00
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Brekkie $11.90 / $19.90
    • Kiwi Bacon, Fried Egg, Sausage, Hash Brown, & Toast (Small / Large)
  • Side Salad $4.50
  • Vege’s $4.50
  • 400gram Aged Scotch Fillet $36.90
    • Scotch Fillet Served With Fries & Salad Or Creamy Mash & Veges. Your Choice Of Garlic, Pepper or Mushroom Sauce
  • Check Out Our Dessert Board In Restaurant Or Ask Our Staff n/a
  • Garlic Bread -V $6.00
    • Fresh White Footlong, Smothered In Chef’s Garlic Butter (Add Cheese for $2.00)
  • Mini Hotdogs & Chips $9.95
  • Salmon Fillet $34.00
    • Salmon baked in pastry with lime and coriander butter and served with salad and rosti potato
  • Chicken Burger $25.00
    • Crispy chicken tenders with bacon, mango chutney, aioli and slaw
  • Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Salad greens, southern fried chicken, bacon, roasted tomato, fresh herbs and lemon ginger dressing
  • Mixed Platter $35.00
    • Crumbed scallops, grilled prawns, southern fried chicken, pork belly pieces, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels, spring rolls, vegetarian parcels and wedges with assorted dips
  • Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
    • With a petite salad, thousand island sauce and a wedge of lemon
  • Combo $12.50
    • Main and Dessert - Must be ordered at the same time
  • Sirloin Steak $28.00
    • 21 day aged and cooked to your liking with your choice of sauce - Peppercorn, Mushroom, Garlic or Gravy
  • Curry of the Day $25.00
    • Todays curry served on rice with papadum and chutney
  • Mixed Grill N/A
    • 1 minute steak, 1 bacon, 1 meat patties, 1 sausage, 1 tomato, onions 2 eggs, chips
  • Steak and egg Burger N/A
  • Double beef and Bacon burger $15.00
  • Pork chop meal $25.00
  • Hamburger $7.00
  • Cheese Burger N/A
  • Junior chicken nuggets and curly fries $9.00
  • Open beef sandwich $12.00
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
    • The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • Chick'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
  • Chicken McNuggets® N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • Georgie Pie Bacon 'N' Egg N/A
    • Meet the new Georgie Pie® Bacon 'N’ Egg. It’s the best of breakfast, baked fresh in a pie, and available all day.
  • -1/2 kilo $49.90
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • -Extra Sauce $1.00
  • (GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
  • Warm Prawn Skewer Salad ( GF) $26.00
    • Mango and cucumber salad, with a fresh citrus dressing & lime aioli dipping sauce.-We recommend: W5 Pinot Gris
  • Chunky Fries with your choice of one sauce -Tomato Sauce or Aioli $7.50
  • Prawn Chowder $19.50
    • A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
  • Hokey Pokey
  • Venison
    • Denver Venison, Red Onion, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Aioli & Fresh Rocket
  • Kids Sundae - choc, strawberry, Caramel $6.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce
  • Fettucine $18.00
    • Streaky Bacon, Mushrooms, Red Onion & Spinach in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Vegetarian option available also
  • Cookies & Cream
  • Salt & Pepper Squid with Tartare Sauce $9.00
  • Paleo Benedict $19.00
    • Mushroom, Bacon, Avocado, poached eggs, D.F. Hollandaise
  • Morrocan Lentil $10.50
  • Pulled Venison Burger $23.00
    • Chips, slaw, onions, aioli on ciabatta
  • White bait fritter $28.00
    • with greeus, ailoi + crisp potato
  • Bacon N' vegetable $12.50
  • Fish Tacos $24.00
    • with tratziki, slaw, avocado + greek salsa
  • OCB $17.50
    • Chicken, cranberry sauce, brie, mozzarella
  • Smokey BBBC $8.00
    • 120g Beef, Cheese, Bacon and bbq Sauce
  • Puppy Dog / Potato Fritter / Donut $1.00
  • The Grand Loch $9.00
    • 120g beef, bacon, egg, beetroot and salad
  • Classic Beef-Cheese $7.50
    • 120g beef, cheese and salad
  • Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
    • Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
  • Kumara Chips / S&P Squid $5.00
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Kikorangi Kapiti $16.00
    • creamy blue 80 gr
  • King Country rib eye $36.00
    • Aotearoa premium grass fed beef grilled w field mushroom & crispy onion served w red wine jus, fries & house slaw
  • Hipi Tihi Fritters $18.00
    • Puhoi sheep milk cheese & rice fritters w roasted cauliflower, cress & toasted harakeke
  • - four $18.00
  • Sticky date pudding $14.00
    • brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
    • ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered
  • Ngu squid $16.00
    • dusted w smoked kelp seaweed served w lemon & cress
  • Death by Chocolate - chocolate mud cake covered in a Hershey's chocolate sauce with cookies & cream ice cream & whipped cream $11.50
  • Warm Chicken & Bacon - grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $21
  • Pizza Bread - garlic bread with tomato relish, diced tomato, onion and grilled cheese $8.50
  • Salmon Fillet Broth - seared salmon fillet in an Asian style vegetable and noodle broth $24.90
  • Piha Pork Loin - rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy $27.50
  • Chicken Sandwich - grilled chicken with sauteed onion, salad, tomato relish and pesto mayo in a toasted garlic roll with chips $14.50
  • House Loaf & Dips - cobb loaf with the dips of the day $11.50
  • Chicken Tenders - chicken tenders coated in our special sauce with sweet chili dipping sauce $14.50
  • Passion Fruit Mousse Cake $13.50
    • Rum infused ganache
  • Oreti Affogato $15.00
    • Volcanic espresso & vanilla bean icecream with your choice of Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Irish Whiskey, Frangelico, Baileys, Tia Maria, Galliano, Cointreau, Drambuie
  • Duck Terrine $18.00
    • Crostini, pickles & fig chutney
  • Spiced Poached Pear $13.50
    • With chocolate coated Feijoa icecream
  • Warm Chocolate & Toffee Fondant $13.50
    • Vanilla bean icecream
  • Seared & Baked Lamb Rump $34.00
    • Served medium rare with roasted kumara, finished with mint jelly
  • Sam's Escargot $16.00
    • Served with garlic butter & salad
  • Prime Scotch Fillet $31.00
    • Cooked to your liking with Oreti chips & salad plus select your choice of sauce ... Mushroom - Blue Cheese - Garlic Butter
  • Warm duck salad $17.5
    • Asian slaw, chiffonade fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chili hoisin sauce
  • Rocket salad $5
    • w/ shaved parmesan, walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette
  • Chicken Caesar salad $26
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Grilled T-bone steak $32.50
    • w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jus
  • Mashed potato $5
  • Baked aubergine & Bocconcini pastry $17.5
    • pickle cocktail onions, micro watercress salad
  • Curry of the day $28
    • served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita. Please ask our friendly wait staff for today’s special
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
Waterside Restaurant And Bar

Waterside Restaurant And Bar

location

Address

3 Tongariro Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073786894

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
3 Tongariro Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand