The Esplanade Restaurant in Dunedin Menu

BREAKFAST MENU BREAKFAST MENU
  • Toasted ciabatta, jam $7.50
  • Granola, seasonal fruit, yoghurt $12.00
  • Bruschetta $9.00
    • mixed mushroom
  • Crisp fried calzone, ham, mozzarella $12.00
  • Toasted sweet fruit panetone, seasonal fruit, mascarpone $16.90
  • Uova al forno, skillet baked eggs with spinach, smoked scamorza cheese, tomato $18.50
  • Uova al forno, skillet baked eggs with chorizo, potato, mushroom, tomato $18.50
  • Esplanade Breakfast $19.00
    • sage-fried eggs, prosciutto cotto, roast tomato, havoc pork & fennel sausage
  • Scrambled free range eggs, havoc pork & fennel sausages, basil oil, toasted ciabatta $17.00
  • Pizza Atomica $22.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, red onion, cracked egg, speck
  • Panino Toastie $12.00
    • prosciutto cotto, piccanti, pesto, mozzarella
  • Panino Toastie $12.00
    • aubergine, provolone, pesto
  • Panino Toastie $12.00
    • mushroom, provolone, truffle oil
ANTIPASTI ANTIPASTI
  • Calamari Fritti $16.00
    • fried calamari, gremolata
  • Pork and porcini meatballs, chickpea cream $12.00
  • Antipasto $25.00
    • cured meat, cheese, olives, bread
  • Antipasto $25.00
    • fried seafood, braised shellfish, baccala mantecato, olives, bread
  • Olives, grissini $8.00
  • Fried sardines, onion pickle, pinenuts $12.00
  • Arancini $10.00
    • pea, saffron, mozzarella
  • Crocchette $11.00
    • potato, salami, mozzarella
  • Zuppa Di Pesce Del Pescatore $15.00
    • fishermans soup
  • Pepata Di Cozze $14.00
    • mussels, clams, white wine, peppercorn, lemon
  • Bruschetta $9.00
    • proscuitto cotto, ham, mozzarella
  • Bruschetta $9.00
    • baccala mantecato, whipped salt cod
  • Crisp calzone, aubergine, mozzarella, tomato sauce $13.00
  • Pork and beef meatballs, tomato sauce $12.00
BREAD BREAD
  • Bread Basket $9.00
  • Pizza, garlic, rosemary $12.00
  • Pizza, tomato, oregano, garlic $15.00
PASTA PASTA
  • Pappardelle $26.00
    • braised lamb shoulder, mushroom
  • Scialiatelli $25.00
    • paolo's recipe havoc pork sausage ragu, tomato, ricotta
  • Tagliolini Zafferano $24.00
    • mussels, clams, white wine, garlic, parsley
  • Lasagne $24.00
    • beef ragu
  • Gnocchi $23.00
    • rocket, tomato, parmigiano
  • Ravioli $23.00
    • spinach, ricotta, sage butter
  • Risotto $24.00
    • cherry tomato, zucchini, aubergine
  • Cannelloni $23.00
    • pumpkin, mushroom, bechamel sauce
PIZZA / RED PIZZA / RED
  • Napoletana $23.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, anchovy, caper
  • Capricciosa $24.00
    • mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, ham, olive
  • Margherita $21.00
    • mozzarella, tomato, basil oil
  • Quattro Stagioni $24.00
    • ham, artichoke, mushroom, anchovy, olive
  • Piccanti $23.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
  • Frutti Di Mare $23.00
    • calamari, mussel, octopus, clam
  • Prosciutto $24.00
    • crudo di parma, rocket, mozzarella
PIZZA / WHITE PIZZA / WHITE
  • - Add parmigiana reggiano $3.00
  • - Add mozzarella di bufala $5.00
  • - Add venison salami available $3.50
  • Quattro Formaggi $25.00
    • gorgonzola, mozzarella, emmental, edammer
  • Ortolana $24.00
    • aubergine, capsicum, mozzarella, ricotta
  • Calabrese $24.00
    • spicy 'nduja piccanti, capsicum, mozzarella
  • Popeye $23.00
    • spinach, mozzarella, parmigiano
  • Salsiccia $24.00
    • havoc pork and fennel sausage, mushroom, truffle oil, mozzarella
  • Salmone $24.00
    • cured salmon, mozzarella di buffala, rucala, balsamico
SIDES SIDES
  • French fries, garlic, parsley $8.00
  • Green leaves $7.00
  • Patata Al Forno $9.00
    • roast potato, garlic, evo
  • Wood-roast beetroot, mozzarella, lardons, balsamic $11.00
  • Caprese $15.00
    • bufala di mozzarella, tomato, basil
  • Insalata Rucala $12.00
    • rocket, pear, pecorino, walnut
  • Ciabatta $3.00
FORMAGGI FORMAGGI
  • Pecorino, honey $14.00
  • Gorganzola, pear $14.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Cannoli, ice-cream $8.00
  • Butterscotch creme pot $8.00
  • Baked lemon cheese slice, thyme roasted grapes $8.00
  • Dark chocolate torta, mascarpone, cherries $8.00
  • Tiramisu $8.00
  • Knickerbooker glory $13.00
  • Tartufo, vanilla & chocolate ice - cream, shot of espresso $11.00
  • Caffe corretto, espresso-grappa $10.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cucumber $4.50
  • Swwet Chili Chicken $7.90
    • capsicum, carrot and cucumber
  • Kakiage $10.00
    • thinly cut tempura vegetables
  • Vegetable Teriyaki $15.00
    • served with plain rice
  • Crispy Chicken and Avocado $8.00
  • Fish Teriyaki white fish fillets $12.50
  • Ebi Tamago Toji $8.00
    • prawns simmered in an egg & onion sauce
  • Crispy chicken $4.50
  • Wedges served with sour cream $1.00
    • Plus extra sour cream
  • Vegetarian Skewers $16.50
    • Chargrilled vegetable medley with feta cheese and oven-roasted garlic, topped with field mushrooms. Served with kumara fries, salad and walnut lemon vinaigrette
  • Rattray Street Ribs $18.50
    • Mouth watering pork ribs with our own marinade, served with salad greens and steak fries
  • Barnyard Omelette $15.50
    • A traditional three-egg omelette, served with fresh garden salad and crispy potatoes. Your choice of three toppings: bacon, field mushrooms, tomato, cheese, fresh herbs, bell peppers, onion
  • The Ale House Loaf Half $7.50/Whole $13.00
    • Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot delicious - garlic or plain
  • Wedges served with sour cream $13.00
    • Plus cheese & bacon
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcels $16.50
    • Spinach, cream, cheese, pinenuts and peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with basil pesto. Served with a fresh garden salad and crispy potatoes
  • Beef Schnitzel $17.50
    • Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served with Speight's gravy, caramelised onion, chips and salad greens
  • Roti $3.50
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (3) $7.00
    • Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.
  • Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken $19.00
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • Squid, Mussel, Prawn, Fish, Organic Tofu, Cashew Nuts $4.00
  • Spring Rolls (4) $6.00
    • Tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
  • Spicy Herbs $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Clay Pot Rice $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.00
    • Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak $22.00
    • Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
  • Pad Thai (GF) (V) $15.00
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Peanut Sauce, Steamed Jasmine Rice $3.00
  • Sweet Chilli Salad (GF) $15.00
    • Meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, shallot, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Beef or Pork.
  • Yum Seafood Salad (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu
  • Larb Chicken Salad (GF) $15.00
    • Minced chicken or pork salad, mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice.Chicken or Pork
  • Garlic Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fresh garlic fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Nasi Goreng (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A traditional favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Noodle Soup (No Rice) (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Roasted tomato $4.00
  • Garlic twist-packed $8.50
    • full of herb and roasted garlic butter >>
  • Maple syrup I Lemon syrup $3.00
  • Extra bread $2.50
  • Royale with Cheese $21.50
    • Soft ciabatta bun filled with a beef patty, house-smoked cheddar cheese, roasted garlic aioli, shredded lettuce, gherkin, red onion and bourbon-bacon jam, one tasty burger. Served with fries.
  • Breakfast Bagel $14.50
    • Lightly toasted bagel filled with spinach, tomato, fried egg. cheese, streaky bacon and tomato relish
  • Soup of the day $17.00
    • always vegetarian, served with toasted bread (OR)(v) >>
  • Prime Porterhouse Steak $22.50
    • Open steak sandwich with lettuce, tomato relish, streaky bacon, creamy mushroom sauce and topped with beer battered onion rings. Served on toasted house-made bread and with fries (OR)
  • Vegetarian burger $24.00
    • tempura battered seasonal vegetables, mushroom, aioli & triple cooked fries
  • Chicken, cranberry & brie $27.00
  • Fish & chips $27.00
    • served with crunchy slaw, aioli & triple cooked fries
  • Slow roasted lamb $29.00
    • crispy polenta cake, wilted greens & jus
  • Triple cooked fries $8.00
  • Penne noioso $27.00
    • roast chicken, bacon & mushroom in a chipotle cream sauce
  • Option 1 $45 per head
    • Breads & dips to start, choice of three main plates, dessert platters
  • Shellfish bowl $29.00
    • steamed clams, scallops & baby mussels in coconut chili cream
  • Vegetarian Tempura $6.50
    • 6 mixed vegetable slices
  • -10 Pieces $20.00
  • - 4 Pieces $8.00
  • All dishes served with rice
  • Unagi Don $19.00
    • grilled and marinated eel with the chef's sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $15.50
    • Crispy, deep fried chicken served with dipping sauce
  • Satay Vegetable Don $14.00
    • vegetables with satay peanut sauce
  • - 6 Pieces $8.50
  • Grilled Chicken Salad with Kumara & Bacon $16.00
    • With mixed leaves, tomatoes and balsamic & cumin dressing
  • Gripman Steak & Ale Pie $14.00
    • Our own deep filled meaty pie. mash, peas and gravy
  • -large $19.00
  • Bistro All Day Breakfast $15.00
    • Sausages, bacon and eggs, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms or mixed salad and fries
  • Bacon & Egg Ciabatta Melt $13.00
    • Crispy bacon, fried egg. tomato and mayo, with grilled cheese on toasted ciabatta
  • Cableways Beef & Onion Schnitzel
    • Our own home crumbed favourite with gravy or mushroom sauce.
  • Loaded Potato Skins $14.00
    • Served with side salad, Choose your topping: spicy chilli con carne/peri peri chicken & coleslaw/crispy bacon & tasty cheese
  • Peppered Beef Steak open Sandwich $14.00
    • With grilled tomatoes, fried onions, mushrooms and aioli on toasted ciabatta
  • 15. Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $13.00
  • 49. Prawn Egg Foo Young $13.00
  • 6. Combination Noodle Soup $9.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, with a mixture of beef, pork and chicken, and fresh bean sprouts
  • 25. Sampan Spicy Fried Egg Noodles (Roast Pork) $13.00
  • 39. Honey BBQ Pork on Rice $12.00
  • Satay Chicken Burger + Chips Combo $7.00
  • 7. Seafood Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, a mix of beef, pork, chicken, mixed seafood meats and fresh bean sprouts
  • 3pc Bong Bong Chicken with Mini Fries/Rice $8.00
  • Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli toasted sandwich stack $19.50
  • Larnach Castle pie of the day served with fat chips and salad $16.00
  • Duck salad with Asian influenced salad vegetables, iceberg lettuce, cashews and teriyaki dressing $22.00
  • Castle made soup of the day served with a scone trap $11.00
  • Fat chips with tomato sauce and aioli $7.00
  • French toast with bacon, banana, maple syrup and cinnamon sugar $17.50
  • Kate’s ballroom light lunch plate Salmon and cucumber club finger sandwich Caramelized onion and brie tart Asparagus roll Mini scone with jam and cream $12.50
  • Eggs Benedict with bacon served on ciabatta, topped with hollandaise sauce $18.00
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Served on sage & chive mash with caramelized apple, cherry tomatoes, rocket & whisky cream sauce
  • Traditional Scottish Haggis $16.00
    • Served with oat cakes & peppercorn jus
  • Liqueur Coffee $13.00
    • Espresso with fresh whipped cream & liqueur
  • Lemon Meringue Cheesecake $13.00
    • Malt biscuit base with creamy lemon filling & freshly toasted meringue
  • Green Garden Salad $8.00
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken $36.00
    • Amongst grilled courgette, spiced pumpkin puree, coriander, sweetcorn & truffle salsa
  • Mushroom & Goats Cheese Tartlet $34.00
    • Accompanied by beetroot, fig & preserved lemon salad dressed with a red wine reduction
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Served with house baked bread
  • Tomoto $3
  • Bacon $3
  • Spinach $3
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • fresh bakers toast, hollandaise. Add bacon, smoked salmon, spinach, or mushrooms for $3
  • Hollandaise $3
  • Tea and Toast $11.50
    • toasted sour dough with a selection of spreads, served with tea or coffee
  • Eggs (2) $3
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Two eggs any style with crispy bacon, tomato, mushrooms, hash browns, sausages
  • Stir Fried Broccoli with Chinese Pork (Large)
  • Wonton Soup $10.00 / $14.00
  • Fried Chicken Wings $5.00
  • Egg foo young with preserved vegetable $15
  • Seaweed soup with tofu and egg $10.00 / $15.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork (Large)
  • Please Let us know if you have any dietary requirement
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup
  • Pineapple & Ice Cream (GF) $12.00
    • Caramelised rings of fresh pineapple served with vanilla ice cream laced in chocolate sauce.
  • Pulled Pork / Beef Burger / Chicken Pasta $19.50
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
  • Saturday & Sunday - 9.30am to 1pm
  • Breads & Spreads $14.50
  • Coast to Coast (GF)(DF) $28.50
    • Otago blue cod fillets, either crumbed & pan fried or battered, served with straight cut fries.
  • Greek Salad (V)(GF)(DF) $17.50
    • A fresh salad with roquette, Kalamata olives, feta, tomato & cucumber, dressed with an oregano vinaigrette.
  • Chicken Quesadilla $17.50
    • Shredded chicken, red bean & vegetable mix wrapped in a tortilla topped with sour cream & jalapeno salsa.
  • Turkish Baked Free Range Eggs $17.50
    • Grilled peppers, spiced tomato sauce, ricotta, parsley & house made sour dough
  • Poached Free Range Eggs $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread & chive hollandaise
  • Smoked Salmon Rosti $19.50
    • House smoked maple cured salmon,poached free range egg, potato rosti, wilted baby spinach, dill, creme fraiche
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
    • Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
  • Butter & Anathoth raspberyy jam
  • Smashed Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta $17.50
    • Poachced free range egg, grilled halloumi, balsamic syrup, dukkah & rocket
The Esplanade Restaurant

The Esplanade Restaurant

location

Address

250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034562544

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand