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

  • Chips & T-sauce $5.00
  • Croissant $8.50
    • toasted with ham, cheese & tomato
  • Garlic bread $7.00
  • Oven baked salmon fillet $26.00
    • with new roasted potatoes, wilted baby spinach & a horseradish hollandaise
  • Chicken & bacon salad $18.50
  • Chicken, bacon & leek pie $22.00
    • done in a puff pastry, served with garlic beans & roast baby potatoes
  • Creamy fish & shrimp chowder $14.00
    • with fresh toasted bread
  • Scrambled eggs on toast $6.00
  • Warm chicken & bacon salad (GF) (V)
    • Pan fried chicken and bacon served on a fresh green salad with cheese, grapes, croutons and a garlic aioli Can also be served without the chicken & bacon.
  • Steam pudding $7.50
    • Please see the blackboard for today's flavour
  • Doorstep toasted sandwich(V ) $7.50
    • With your choice of two fillings
  • -Large $21.00
  • -Small $15.00
  • Sausages, eggs & chips $10.00
  • Chocolate overload $7.50
    • Mouth watering chocolate cake smothered in hot chocolate sauce. Served with cream & ice cream
  • Roast of the day sml or lge (GF)
    • Please see the board for today's meat options Tender roast meat served with potato, pumpkin, vegetables and gravy
  • Yaprak Dolma $14.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice & spices, served with pita bread, salad garnish & a minted yoghurt sauce.
  • Falafel medallion (each) $3.00
  • Garlic Sauce
    • Unsweetened yoghurt infused with dried mint & garlic.
  • Muska Boregi $19.50
    • Filo pastry pies filled with feta cheese, parsley & spices, served with a salad garnish 5 pieces:
  • Falafel Kebab $12.00
    • Chickpea & lentil medallions. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce. Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad. Small:
  • Lokum $1.00per piece
    • Imported Turkish Delight.
  • Chicken Shish Small $13.00/Large$19.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Tatli Mezze $17.00
    • Sweet Plate — serves two people. A selection of imported & in-house Turkish sweets served with fresh seasonal fruits.
  • Hot & Spicy Noodle Soup (Tom Yum) $13.00
    • Choice of chicken or seafood cooked in tom yum paste, mushrooms, lime leaves & lemon juice
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $13.00
    • 6 delicious shrimp & pork wontons in Khmer style soup served with rice noodle & bean sprouts
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • A combination stir fry of beef, pork, fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir fry rice noodles, (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Vegetarian Satay $11.00
    • Stir fry vegetables on a bed of steamed rice topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Combination Satay $11.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
    • Fresh squid, crabmeat and prawns stir fried with vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Nachos $15.00
    • Your choice of beef or vegetarian nachos, with crisp corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, and sour cream
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • Thick, chunky, and creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta & butter
  • Chicken Salad $16.00
    • The Kensington's cajun chicken with croutons, bacon, and Caesar dressing over crisp seasonal salad
  • Tui Beef Hot Pot $12.00
    • Rich winter style pot casserole with tender beef braised in Tui Dark and fresh herbs, topped with a crisp pastry lid & toasted ciabatta
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, hash browns, free range eggs, lamb sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and ciabatta
  • Open Sandwiches $18.00
    • Your choice of either Char-grilled Sirloin Steak, Cajun Chicken breast, or BLT. All served on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, aioli, and a side of chunky steak fries.
  • Soup of the Day $8.00
    • Today's flavours served with ciabatta & butter
  • Blue Cod $20.00
    • Beer battered Blue Cod fillets served with fresh salad, chunky steak fries, tartare sauce & lemon
  • Ika Rings $6.00
    • 5 deep fried breadcrumbed squid rings served with sauce
  • Teppan Unagi $22.00
    • Grilled eel and onion with teriyaki sauce.
  • inari Tofu
  • -3 Pieces $8.50
  • Beef Tataki $12.00
    • Beef fillets served on the outside served with special sauce and salad
  • Vegetarian Tempura $6.50
    • 6 mixed vegetable slices
  • Tokoyaki $6.00
    • 4 deep fried, ball - shaped octopus dumplings served with the chef's sauce and katsuobushi
  • Chicken Katsu $15.50
    • deep fried, breadcrumbed chicken cutlet with the chef's sauce
  • Smoked Salmon on Toast $9.5
    • with lemon, capers and cream cheese
  • Organic Vegetable Soup $13
    • with artisan toasted
  • Organic Vegetable Hash $16
    • with 2 free-range eggs and bacon on toast with olive oil spread
  • Vegetarian $6.9
    • with cafe made hummus and organic salad
  • Made to order sandwiches
  • Moroccan Chicken $16
    • with preserved lemon couscous and 2 organic salads
  • Please ask for gluten-free cake on slice if it is not in the cabinet $5.5/$6.5
  • Moroccan Chicken $16
    • with 3 organic salads
  • Or four dumpling (GF) $ 15.80
  • Vapo Tofu Delight $ 13.80
  • Beef/Pork Mince Noodle Soup $ 9.80
  • Extra $1.00
  • Pork Chop Noodle Soup $ 13.80
  • Pork or chicken Pocket $ 10.80
  • Soup $ 11.80
    • with garlic bread or gluten free bread
  • A bowl of organic five grain rice $ 4.00
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
    • Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
    • Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
    • The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
  • CHICKEN MUFFIN
    • Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
  • TENDERCRISP® CHICKEN SALAD
    • We're burger people but that doesn't mean we can't do salads. Crisp, fresh vegetables with sliced crispy TENDERCRISP® and a zingy dressing. Salad is not served as shown.
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • for your little big mouth
  • Muesli and yogurt $7.50
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt, and fruit compote Fruit compote options:. boysenberry, blackberry and apple/peach, mango and passion fruit rhubarb and red berry
  • Bagel Breakfast served with either fruit jam and cream cheese, or cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
    • warmed baqe
  • Tomato, avocado and Vogel's brealfast $12.50
    • Tomato, avocado, rocket, lemon and extra virgin olive oil served with Vogel's toast
  • Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • Free range poached eggs. English muffin, hot smoked salmon or havoc double smoked ham with hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes $12.50
    • Buttermilk pancake stack served with fruit compote, maple syrup, cream or yogurt Fruit compote Options: • boysenberry, blackberry, and apple • peach. mango and passion fruit • rhubarb and red berry
  • Plaza big breakfast $18.50
    • Free range havoc bacon. havoc sausage, free range eggs (poached, scrambled or fried), homemade hash brown, grilled tomato, roasted field mushrooms and toasted Vogel's
  • Egg breakfast $5.00
    • Poached egg on toast
  • Pancake breakfast $5.00
    • Pancake and Maple Syrup
  • 25 Fish Sambal $16.90
    • Masala grille fish in thick onion, chili and tomato sambal sauce
  • 16 Chinese Black Pepper Beef $15.90
    • Stir-fried sauce beef in black pepper and oyster sauce with onion and mixed vegetables
  • 30 Stir-fried garlic squid $17.90
    • Squid cooked in a garlic oyster sauce with mixed vegetables
  • 15 Kong Foo Chow $10.90
    • Fish rice noodles, chicken, shrimps, fish cakes, vegetables and finished in delicious thick egg gravy
  • Dishes served with rice
  • 38 Potato Masala Dosai $12
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • 45 Mee Goreng $14
    • Mamak Style egg noodle wok fried with chicken, shrimps, bean sprout and egg
  • 20 Lamb Dalcha $14.90
    • Boneless tender pieces of lamb and potato cooked thick dhai curry
  • Plain Sponge Sheet $23.00
  • Brandy snaps $30.50 doz
  • Chocolate Eclairs (unfilled) $1.00
  • Puffs Plain (unfilled) $0.65
  • Cheese, Onion & Mushroom $10.50 per doz
  • Steak & Onion $1.95
  • Mince Potato Top $7.50 per doz
  • Cheese, Corn & Capsicum $10.50 per doz
  • Stir Fried Lamb with Spring Onion and Ginger on Hot Plate
  • Stir Fried Pork with preserved vegetables $20
  • Griddle Cooked spicy duck $22
  • Stir fried lotus root in red bean curd $16
  • Combination Egg Foo Young (Large)
  • Beef fried rice $10 / $12
  • Seafood chow mein $12 / $16
  • Dumpling soup $10 / $13
  • Prosciutto(Small/Medium/Large) $12.5/$18/$29.5
    • Prosciutto ham, mushrooms and cracked pepper. Topped with parsley
  • Beef Lasagne $19
    • Our own beef lasagne served hot in an individual oven dish.
  • Spags Chips $8.5
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
  • Hawaiian Pizza(Small/Medium/Large) $10.5/$16/$27.5
    • A favourite with the all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple.
  • Al Funghi (Small/Medium/Large) $10/$15.5/$27
    • Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic!
  • Thai Chicken(Small/Medium/Large) $11.5/$17/ $28.5
    • Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions.
  • Baby Spinach Salad $10.5
    • Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar.
  • Chicken and Bacon Carbonara $20.5
    • Bacon and chicken breast tossed in a mild garlic cream sauce.
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