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

  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Sweet and Sour $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn or Battered Fish
  • Tom Yum $16.50 / $17.00 / $18.50
    • Hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • 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.
  • Roti and Peanut Sauce $6.50
  • Chicken Wings (4) $6.00
    • Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Stir Fried Noodles $17.50 / $18.00 / $19.00
    • Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
  • Eggs Benedict Poached free-range eggs on toast topped with hollandaise. Served with $20.50
    • cold smoked salmon (OR)
  • Ironic hash brown $4.00
  • Pumpkin Smash $21.50
    • Smashed pumpkin & kale, served on house-made rye toast with a poached egg. walnut dukkah, creamy feta, rocket pesto and balsamic reduction (OR)(V)
  • Extra free-range egg $3.50
  • Ironic baked beans $4.00
  • Garlic twist-packed $8.50
    • full of herb and roasted garlic butter >>
  • Portobello mushrooms $4.50
  • Salmon Roulade $18.50
    • smoked salmon, baby spinach & cream cheese in an egg sponge. Served with green salad (GF)
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $16.50
    • Mixed vegetable cooked in thick cashew gravy and garnished with popadoms.
  • Dal Makhani $16.50
    • Whole black lentils and red kidney beans cooked on slow fire with fenugreek.
  • Onion Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and onion.
  • Tandoori Roti $4.00
    • Unleavened whole meal bread baked in tandoor oven
  • Gulab Jamun (3 pcs) $7.00
    • Milk dumplings served in sugar and syrup.
  • Aloo Gobi $16.50
    • Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin and tomatoes. Best enjoyed with plain naan.
  • Pickle (Hot & Sour) $4.00
  • Butter Naan $4.50
    • Traditional Indian leavened multi-layered bread drenched in butter.
  • Capers $2.00
  • Kiki's Eggs Bene $12.50
    • Free Range poached Eggs on a Grilled Bagel with Mesclun & Capers
  • Choose your Sauce: $1.00 each
    • Wasabi Mayo, Sriracha Chilli Mayo, Garlic Aioli, Gravy
  • side of Fries $3.00
  • Choose your Sauce $1.00 ea
    • Wasabi Mayo, Sriracha Chilli Mayo, Garlic Aioli, Sweet Chilli, Gravy
  • Kiki's Poutine $9.50
    • Greasy Spoon Delicacy of Salt n Pepper fries topped with lashings of Gravy & Melted Swiss Cheese
  • Can't Beet a Root $12.50
    • Vege Bagel with a choice of Homemade Lemonade or Mimmeola Soda
  • 5 Spice Fried Chicken $7.50
    • Boneless Fried Chicken with 5 Spice Salt, served with Sriracha Chilli Mayo
  • All Day Irish Breakfast $25.00
    • Fried eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, baked beans, breakfast sausage, black pudding, hash browns and toast
  • The Bog Garlic Loaf Vegetarian Single$8/Double$14
    • Freshly baked loaf with garlic sage butter.
  • JJ Bangers and Mash $23.00
    • Pork sausages served on a bed of mashed potato with peas, apple chutney and finished with a red wine onion jus, served with toasted sourdough bread.
  • Apple Pie $13.00
    • Slice of our homemade apple pie served with ice cream and whipped cream.
  • Lamb's Fry and Bacon $22.50
    • Thin slices of lamb’s liver sautéed with mushrooms and caramelised onions, topped with streaky bacon and finished with our red wine jus. Served on creamy mash with a thick slice of toasted bread.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Not just for the kids! Vanilla ice cream smothered in your choice of topping. Chocolate, caramel or strawberry.
  • The Bog Burger $23.00
    • 10oz prime beef burger with beer battered onion rings, Portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, rocket and garlic aioli served on toasted sourdough and a side of fries.
  • Doorstop Melt $21.00
    • Succulent slices of crumbed chicken, bacon and mushroom on a thick slice of toast with melted brie, topped with apricot chutney and served with salad and fries.
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • for your little big mouth
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • WARM COCONUT LOAF $9.50
    • with lemon curd + whipped cream
  • Toast/ hashbrowns/tomato/mushrooms $2.50
  • BLUESKIN ANTIPASTO PLATTER $18.00/$27.00
    • a selection of dips, meats, Evansdale cheeses + bread(for 1/for 2)
  • ROCKET
    • fennel salad
  • THAI CHICKEN SALAD $16.50
    • coconut poached chicken, cashews mango, crispy shallots + greens
  • GARDENERS BREAKFAST $19.50
    • free range poached eggs, Kransky mushrooms bacon, hash browns, tomato + ciabatta
  • CORN FRITTERS $3.50
    • with rocket chilli+ herbed, Creme Fraiche, add bacon
  • PAVA PATTIES
    • served with chilli yoghurt
  • Fish of the day POA
  • Venison & oat burger $18.90
    • w bacon, swiss cheese & beetroot relish served w crinkle cut fries
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
    • w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
    • w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
  • Spicy Pork Mince with Green Beans $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Fried Stuffed Bean Curd (Deep Fried) $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Chinese Mushroom with Scallops $20 Large / $12 Small
  • Fried Tofu with Mushroom Chow Mein $13 Large / $9 Small
  • Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $13 Large / $11 Small
  • Barbeque Pork Noodle Soup $9 Med / $25 Large
  • Roast Chicken and Vegetables $14 Large / $10 Small
  • Chinese Sausage Mushroom Fried Rice $12 Large / $9 Small
  • Warm Vegetable Salad $16.95
    • Roasted seasonal vegetables with grated cheese, tossed through a fresh garden salad, drizzled with an aioli dressing
  • Crumbed Mushrooms $16.95
    • Filled with cream cheese, served with plum sauce, fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Toast/Bread $2.00
  • Roast Of The Day (check the specials board) $19.95
    • Served with roast meat, roast & steamed vegetables topped with gravy
  • 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
  • Onions $3.00
  • Soup Of The Day (check specials board) $10.95
    • Served with toasted, buttered brown bread
  • Ham Steak (~200g) $20.95
    • Topped with a pineapple ring, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • 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.
  • Classic B.L.T $12.50
    • Rashers of streaky bacon, salad greens and slices of vine tomato served in toasted ciabatta with aioli. served with fries (GF option available)
  • Premium Porterhouse $22.00
    • A lean, juicy 200gm porterhouse steak with flavours enhanced by the stone
  • Dipping Sauces (Choose 1)
    • BBQ, Aioli, Teriyaki, Tartare , Garlic Butter, Mint Sauce, or Wholegrain Mustard
  • Sticky Date Pudding $10.00
    • Served hot, smothered in rich toffee sauce with vanilla ice cream
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
  • Chicken & Bacon Roulade $27.00
    • Oven baked spirals of Chicken, Bacon, Capsicum & Spinach coated in a creamy mushroom sauce served on herbed potato rosti and grilled seasonal vegetables
  • Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad (V) (GF) S $12.00 / L $17.50
    • Slices of fresh pear, roasted walnut and blue cheese tossed through crisp salad greens, dressed with a lemon & mustard vinaigrette
  • Baby Spinach Salad $10.5
    • Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar.
  • Ceaser Salad $18.5
    • Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
  • Roast Pork $29.5
    • Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce.
  • Roast Vege(Small/Medium/Large) $12 /$17.5/ $29.5
    • A selection of oven roasted seasonal vegetables, mushrooms. Finished with garic aioli. A delectable combination any time of the year.
  • 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.
  • Zorba(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Popeye's favourite! Chopped spinach, mushrooms, cream cheese and olives.
  • Porto Fino(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • Bacon, sliced mushrooms and prawns. Where the surf meets the turf.
  • Milano(Small/Medium/Large) $11.5 /$17/$28.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo!
  • Malaysian Dahl $8
    • tomato & sambal
  • Kum Heong Style Soft Shell Crab $26
    • crispy curry leaves, dried shrimp, ginger & onion
  • Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
  • Woo Sambal $3
  • Hainanese Chicken and Rice $26
  • Pulled Sticky Pork $14
    • pickled cucumber
  • Stir Fried Pork Belly $19
    • Asian greens, oyster sauce, spiced crackling crumble
  • Chicken & Prawn Laksa Soup $20/ $18
  • Flatbread $6.00
    • With herbs and garlic butter
  • Basil and Coconut Curry $28.00
    • With Saffron rice
  • Roast Veg, Seasonal Green Salad, Crinkle Cut Chips with Aioli $6.50
  • -With Cheese $10.50
  • Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Spinach Salad $15.00
  • Parma Ham, Blue Cheese, Fig and Hazelnut Salad $20.00
  • Crinkle Cut Chips with Aioli $6.50
  • Pork Ribs $22.00
    • In chipotle barbecue sauce
  • Scallops $16.50
    • Sauteed or Crumbed with you choice of Tartare Sauce, Lemon Butter or Garlic Aioli
  • $22.00 (1 Shank)
  • Crispy Garlic Bread $7.50
    • Ciabatta Bread covered in Garlic Butter, Grated Cheese and Smoked Paprika
  • Breads and Dips $11.00
    • Selection of warmed American Rye, Herb and Garlic Loaf and Ciabatta Bread served with Chargrilled Vegetable Relish, Garlic Butter and Basil Pesto
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • $26.5 (2 Shanks)
  • Fries & Tomato Sauce $5.00
  • Fish of the Day P.O.A
    • Please ask our wait staff for today’s fish special
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