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

  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • BURITTOS
  • Polenta fried chicken $9.00
    • with chipotle mayo
  • BBQ achiote prawns(GF) $13.00
    • with red rice, chimichurri
  • Roasted eggplant $6.00
    • with black bean & corn salsa
  • Ancho chilli pork $23.00
  • Black angus beef(2 people) $35.00
  • Chicken chipotle $14.00
  • Chipotle chicken $22.00
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • Bottle of Chips $2.00
    • W/ tomato sauce
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Bowl of Onion Rings $5.00
    • W/ aioli
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • Fish & Chips $6.00
  • Dunedin’s Famous “STARTERS” Cheeseburger $3.00
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • for your little big mouth
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • 3 Egg Omelette $16.50
    • Made with free range eggs and your choice of 3 fillings Tomato, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, spinach, salami, red onion
  • Full Irish Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown, black pudding & locally made haggis served with toast & two free range eggs, poached, scrambled or fried.
  • Extra aioli Large $3.00
  • 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
  • Soup Of The Day $10.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter.Entree
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Entrée $15.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread.
  • Extra aioli small $1.50
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Homegrown $10.90
    • All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • 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.
  • Velvet Burger $10.90
    • It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
    • 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
  • Bottled Water $4
  • Babe $14.50
    • Looks good on paper and tastes even better- a great combination of Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Pineapple and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Homegrown $10.90
    • All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
    • 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Cheese $2
  • Powerade $5
  • 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.
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Wedges $8.5
  • Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
    • 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
  • Chicken Karaage $8.00
    • Japanese fried chicken
  • Bananas & Almonds $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, bananas, almonds & caramel drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Classic Big Breakfast $22.00
    • Poached eggs w hollandaise on toasted ciabatta, waffles, or gf bread crispy bacon, sausages, creamy mushroom grilled tomato, spicy beans
  • - Choc crinkles - blueberry drizzle
  • Caramelised Banana & Bacon Waffle $16.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) crispy bacon & caramelised banana serve with maple syrup
  • Pork Belly Steamed Buns & Slaw $18.00
    • Tender pork belly with in-house sweet dark sauce chinese steamed buns with pickled cucumbers small side of fries & slaw
  • Toasted Ciabatta Bread (or GF Bread) $7.00
    • With strawberry jam, marmalade or honey
  • Waffles Bowls $9.00
    • Bowl-shaped waffles with ice cream or yogurt choice of a topping & a drizzle:
  • Chicken Fried Rice $11.50
    • A delicious popular meal at Noodle Hut, vegetables tossed together with chicken and fried rice
  • Honey Box $11.90
    • Thin egg noodles cooked with beef, chicken, BBQ, pork and fresh vegetables tossed with our special Honey Box sauce
  • Fried Kuai Teow $11.70
    • Traditional Malaysian thick rice noodle dish tossed with BBQ pork, shrimp and fresh vegetables in a dark soy sauce
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodle $9.90
    • Thin rice noodles with fresh vegetables in light curry sauce
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.90
    • Fresh vegetables with pork, beef, chicken and prawns tossed in fried rice
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $10.50
    • Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed thin egg noodles and vegetables
  • Deep Fried King Prawn (each) $1.50
  • Sweet and Sour Pork Noodles $10.50
    • Succulent crispy pork cubes tossed in our sweet and sour sauce on noodles tossed with vegetables
  • Fish and Chips $25.00
    • Crumbed fish of the day served with salad, hand cut chips and tartare sauce
  • Homemade Ciabatta $8.00
    • Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  • Sirloin Steak $29.50
    • Served with green beans and a red wine jus
  • Vegetable Risotto $19.50
    • Risotto with asparagus and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives $6.00
  • Seared Beef Salad $19.00
    • Seared beef strips with tomato and a balsamic dressing
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Served on potato and clam mash with buttered cucumber, shaved fennel and a beurre blanc
  • Ploughmans Lunch $19.00
    • Homemade ciabatta bread, chorizo, aged cheddar, onion jam, gherkins and salad
  • Ceaser Salad $18.5
    • Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
  • Bacon and Asparagus(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • Bacon and asparagus garnished with cracked pepper
  • Vege Patch $29.5
    • Spinach, feta onion, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, field mushrooms and finished with garlic aioli
  • Al Funghi (Small/Medium/Large) $10/$15.5/$27
    • Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic!
  • Chicken and Cranberry(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • Shredded chicken breast with cream cheese, a sprinkling of cashew nuts, more delicious cranberry sauce and parsley. 'Mangiati il fegato'
  • Three Cheeses and Spinach(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/ $29.5
    • Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
  • Broccoli and Blue Cheese(Small/Medium/Large) $12 /$17.5/$29.5
    • Broccoli, blue cheese and sliced pear. Garnished with walnut and parsley.
  • Lime Chicken $29.5
    • Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.
  • Chinese Mushroom Spring Rolls $9
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $3
  • Hainanese Chicken and Rice $26
  • Pork Wonton and Egg Noodle Soup $18
    • Asian greens, bean sprouts, shallot oil, coriander
  • Pork & Lup Cheong Wonton (4 pieces) $10
  • Steamed Coconut Rice $5
  • Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • Malaysian Dahl $8
    • tomato & sambal
  • Angus sirloin $29.50
    • 300g angus pure beef sirloin served with a gourmet potatoes, coleslaw, topped with a fried egg and angus sauce of the day
  • Angus ribeye $31.00
    • 300g angus pure beef ribeye served with mash potato, coleslaw, onions, mushrooms and a cream cheese spread and topped with a beef jus
  • Cajun chicken $29.50
    • poached boneless chicken thigh served with a cajun cream sauce, mash potato and topped with a tomato salsa
  • Chicken mousselini $12.00
    • bite sized chicken and herb mousselini with a cranberry salsa and salad greens
  • Fried egg $2.00
  • Pork spare ribs $13.50
    • tender pork spare ribs drizzled with a manuka smoked BBQ sauce
  • Seafood chowder $12.50
    • seafood chowder served with toasted homemade focaccia bread
  • Mushroom chicken $29.50
    • dijon marinated chicken breast served on gourmet potatoes, grilled chorizo sausage and topped with a mushroom sauce
  • Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $12.00
  • Strawberry Ambrosia $7.50
    • With white chocolate and marshmallows
  • Antipasto $25.00
    • With cured meats, smoked fish, cheese, olives. Served with flatbread
  • -For 4 $60.00
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint, chilli and garlic seeds, and oven dried tomatoes
  • Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $15.00
  • NZ Green Lipped Mussels $16.00
    • In a coconut curry sauce. Served with homemade mini bread rolls
  • Flintstone Steak 500g $42 / 1kg $82
    • Cooked to your liking with peppercorn, blue cheese sauce and jus
  • Croque-Monsieur $18
    • Havoc Bacon With Grilled Brie Cheese, Béchamel Sauce On Toasted Ciabatta, Served with French Fries & Side Salad
  • Breads & Spreads $12
    • Artisan Stone Baked Ciabatta & Focaccia With Olive Oil, Balsamic & House Made Dips
  • Antipasto Platter $22
    • A Selection Of Salami, Chorizo, Marinated Feta, Brie & Blue Cheese, House Pickled Vegetables, Sundried Tomatoes, Capers, Artichoke Hearts, Olives. Served with Crostini, Chutney & Dips. Additional $12 Per Person
  • Tea and Coffee with Biscotti $7
  • Zucca $22
    • Nutmeg Roasted Pumpkin & Blue Cheese With Onions, Leeks & Confit Garlic Finished In A White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Gelato $13
    • A Trio Of Kapiti Mixed Berry, Limoncello & Lime Sorbet
  • Chocolat Pot De Creme $13
    • One Heck of a Deep, Dark, Sinfully Decadent Baked Chocolate Custard
  • Duck liver pate $16
    • Served With Fig Paste, Caramilized Onion Jam, Cornichons and Crostini
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