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

  • Taco Salad $9.20
    • Crispy hand cut lettuce, topped with Wendy’s slow cooked chili, partnered with corn chips and sour cream makes for a hearty filling salad.
  • Loaded Cheese Fries $5.80
    • Wendy’s hot and crispy fries, made from NZ grown potatoes and topped with creamy cheese sauce and crunchy bacon pieces.
  • Chili & Cheese Potato $6.20
    • Oven baked potato topped with Wendy’s tasty chili and cheese.
  • Son of Baconator $7.30
    • A chip off the old block, Son of Baconator features two NZ quality mark sourced beef patties, four slices of Manuka smoked bacon and NZ cheese on a warm bun.
  • V $3.10
  • S $3.20
  • 5 pcs $4.20
  • Deluxe Cheeseburger $3.70
    • Fantastic value, featuring a top line up of 100% fresh NZ beef, natural cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a plain toasted bun
  • Sliced beef hot pot with bbq/ spicy sauce $16
  • Shredded pork with dried mushrooms $19
  • Shanghai cabbage with salted egg and mushroom in broth $16
  • Seaweed and egg soup S $6 M $11 L $13
  • Fried egg/Marinated egg $2
  • Chicken and sweet corn soup S $6 M $11 L $13
  • Steamed Chinese vegetables with soy sauce $14
  • Deep fried garlic chicken wing $20
  • Hummus $4.00
  • Muska Boregi $12.00
    • Filo pastry pies filled with feta cheese, parsley & spices, served with a salad garnish 3 pieces:
  • Extra skewer
    • Chicken: $11.00 • Lamb or Kofta shish: $12.00 • Pilic: $14.00 • Shaslik: $15.00
  • Mezze Platter $18.00
    • Turkish style antipasto of vegetarian delights.
  • Falafel medallion (each) $3.00
  • Combination Shish Large$19.00
    • A combination of two shish, selected from lamb, chicken or kofta, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Mititi Kofta $16.00
    • Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce.6 pieces:
  • Lokum $1.00per piece
    • Imported Turkish Delight.
  • Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
    • Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Fried Rice $13.00
    • Khmer style fried rice, mixed vegetables & onion, choice of pork, chicken, beef or seafood
  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • Fresh vegetables stir fry with mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Hot & Spicy Bamboo $13.00
    • Hot and spicy beef with carrots, onion served on steamed rice
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Garlic Pepper Prawns $15.80
    • Garlic prawns served with fresh vegetables, onions on rice
  • -12" $24.00
  • -20" $45.00
  • The oprah
    • Spiced apricot sauce, smoked chicken, cashew nut and cream cheese.
  • Garlic bread $8.00
  • -Gluten free $28.00
  • -20" $45.00
  • -Gluten free $28.00
  • The queen latifa
    • Tomato base, cheese, red onion, fresh tomato, capers, spinach, house smoked salmon, roasted red capsicum and cream cheese.
  • Spicy Pork $15.00
  • Gyu(beef) Don $13.00
  • Vege Yoki Udon $10.00
  • Teriyaki beef $12.00
  • Seafood Udon $11.00
  • Beef Curry $12.50
  • Beef Fried Rice $12.50
  • Plain udon $9.00
  • Bistro All Day Breakfast $15.00
    • Sausages, bacon and eggs, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms or mixed salad and fries
  • Powerhouse Ham Steak $17.00
  • Beef Lasagne Pot $15 .00
    • Rich beef bolognaise layered with cheddar cheese sauce
  • Classic Pulled Pork Baguette $13.00
    • Grilled and topped with chef's caramelised onion relish, swiss cheese & coleslaw
  • Pastrami Beef & Caramelised Onion
  • -Add fries or wedges for just $3.00
  • Cableways Meatball Salsa Meltdown $14.00
    • Grilled meatball and tasty cheese sandwich topped with our own special crunchy salsa
  • Served with side salad. Add fries or wedges for just $3.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $17.00
    • Thinly sliced beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion and chilli tossed with leafy greens, with a zesty Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles
  • Soup Of The Day (V) $9.50
    • Seasonal soup made daily with local produce, served with lightly toasted bread
  • Seafood Laksa $20.00
    • A spicy soup filled with a selection of fish and shellfish, served over Hokkien noodles and a side of lightly toasted bread
  • BLT $16.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and BBQ sauce served on focaccia bread with fries and aioli
  • Open Steak $21.00
    • 150g Rib Eye, beer battered onion rings, roasted pepper, lettuce, chilli lime jam and parmesan cheese served on focaccia with fries and aioli
  • Garlic Bread (V) $10.00
    • Freshly baked loaf for two with whipped garlic herb butter
  • DC Burger $22.00
    • Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
  • Caesar Salad $17.00
    • Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan and croutons bound together with a traditional caesar dressing served with a deep fried egg yolk *Add Chicken for $5.00*
  • Baked Eggs $18.50
    • Homemade baked beans with chickpeas & spinach then topped with two craic's eggs, baked in the oven in an individual casserole dish and served with ciabatta bread. Add chorizo sausage $4.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Extra aioli Large $3.00
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Spinach
  • Beer Battered Fries for one add Onion Gravy $2.50 $6.00
  • Vegetable Pastie $17.50
    • Savoury pastry vegetarian pastie of the day. Served with a crisp garden salad. Add kumara mash $23.50
  • Craic Burger $24.50
    • Homemade Southland beef patties layered with crispy bacon, tomato, red onion, cheese & lettuce. Jammed between a toasted bun & dressed with aioli & tomato relish. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Soup Of The Day $10.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter.Entree
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Bottled Water $4
  • Wedges $8.5
  • Cheese $2
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9.95
    • Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, caramel, passionfruit or strawberry topping, served with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles & wafers
  • Egg $2.00 each
  • Ham Steak (~200g) $20.95
    • Topped with a pineapple ring, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Extra cream $3.00
  • Chicken Fettuccine $19.95
    • Chicken & bacon pieces with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Sausage $2.00 each
  • Chicken Enchilada $19.95
    • Chicken pieces infused with ginger, garlic and sweet chilli sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla, baked in the oven, topped with melted cheese, served with a side of sour cream, fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Extras $4.00 each
    • Add chicken, bacon, falafel or garlic prawns
  • Scotch Fillet $32.50
    • 250gm scotch fillet steak, cooked to your liking served with scalloped potatoes, confit cherry tomatoes and creamed spinach topped with crispy onion rings & your choice of red wine jus or compound butter.
  • -2 meats $20.00
  • Seafood Chowder $13.00
    • Creamy chowder filled with chunks of fresh seafood and vegetables, served with toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Lamb Backstrap $22.00
    • Top quality South-Otago Lamb, juicy and always tender
  • Rosemary Scented Salmon $30.00
    • Cooked medium and served on a pea & chorizo risotto with baby carrots and a creamy dill and mustard dressing
  • Breads & Dips $12.00
    • An assortment of toasted breads served with hummus, olive oil & balsamic, and house made tomato pesto
  • Vegetarian Stone $25.00
    • Marinated field mushroom, aubergine, red onion, capsicum and baby carrots with flavours brought to life by the stone
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
  • Fried Tofu with black pepper sauce on hot plate
  • Stir fried vegetable with Chinese pork (Large)
  • Dried bean curd with beef brisket served in a Earthen-pot $20
  • Pork belly with tofu $18
  • Sauteed sliced fish with black pepper $19
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $15
  • Egg Fried Rice Steamed Rice
  • Please Inform Our Waiting Staff If You Are ordering Entrée
  • prawn twisters $10.00
  • garlic bread $8.00
  • pasta of the day $18.00
  • steak burger $18.00
  • soup of the day $18.00
  • with chilli & cheese $9.50
  • chicken pizza $28.00
    • cranberry, chicken, mozzarella cheese, capsicum, pepperoni, bacon, cream cheese
  • double stacker $18.00
  • LE VIET BOUQUET (Per Person) $50
  • Greens Stir Fried With Garlic $15.00
  • E11 Deep Fried Squid $14.50
    • with garlic, lemon and pepper
  • E13 Garlic Prawn Hot Pot (GF) 418.50
    • prawn, garlic, lime juice and lemongrass
  • Chicken Green Curry
  • N2 Egg Noodles With Pork And Xo Sauce $22.50
    • egg noodles stir fry with pork In Buddha’s spicy xo sauce
  • Shredded Chicken Salad
  • Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork
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