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

  • Affogato, vanilla bean ice-cream & espresso - Add a nip of liqueur $15.00 $11.00
  • Garden pesto, hummus, spiced chickpeas, ciabatta $15.00
  • Manuka smoked salmon, zucchini kusundi, dahl bhaji, coriander $19.00
  • Wood-grilled chicken, seasonal veges $13.00
  • Hummus smeared homemade rye wrap, woodgrilled spice rubbed beef, toasted cauliflower herb tabouli, tahini $22.00
  • Penny's black doris & plum bombe Alaska $15.90
  • Kirsch spiced cherry & mascarpone meringue roulade, white chocolate honeycomb crumb $15.90
  • Fennel-Cabbage Slaw $9.00
  • Smoked maple Oraking salmon tacos $15.00
    • w- red cabbage, peanut slaw, micro herb (3)
  • Asian ‘slaw w- peanuts, coriander + lime vinaigrette dressing, crispy rice noodle $8.50
  • Roast pork belly steamed buns, pickled cucumber, szechuan salt + BBQ sauce (2) $18.00 with Tofu $16.50
  • Mandarin brulee w – sugared cat tongues $15
  • Lemon Posset w- passion fruit mascarpone, berry coulis + crushed meringue $15
  • Salt + pepper squid, Thai salad, roasted garlic, coriander, tamarind dressing $18.00
  • Braised eggplant, tofu, mushrooms, garlic, chives + shallots $21.50
  • Fries w- spicy salt + chili mayo $8.50
  • Hollandaise $1.50
  • Aioli $1.50
  • Roast Tomatoes $4.00
  • Fries $5.90
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • choice of bacon or salmon or mushroom on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise sauce
  • Polenta Fries $9.50
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Gluten-free Toast $5.00
  • Sour pickles soup with fish fillets $18
  • Sizzling beef and tofu with black pepper sauce $20
  • Dried bean curd with lamb brisket hot pot $16
  • Beef with ginger and spring onion on rice M $12 L $14
  • Noodle soup with vegies/chicken/beef/bbq pork M $9 L $11
  • Egg pancakes (sweet chilli/garlic/combination sauce) $8
  • Crispy chicken nuggets on rice $12
  • Crispy pan grilled pork and cabbage dumplings $8
  • Trio of ices – ask your wait staff for tonight’s selection. $13.50
  • Chocolate and raspberry brownie, served with berry compote and vanilla ice cream. $14.50
  • Steamed carrots, cauliflower and broccoli $7.50
  • Plato’s Fish Pie: Hot smoked white fish baked in a leek, mustard and bacon sauce, topped with creamy mash, cold smoked cheese and finished under the grill. $24.00
  • Mild southern style elephant fish curry in a coconut cream sauce, flavored with pomegranate, masala and fenugreek and finished with potatoes, okra and eggplant. $36.00
  • Chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic, and tarragon, pan seared, roasted and served on a spicy potato, cucumber and tomato salad with asian dressing and crispy bacon. $36.00
  • Hand minced paua pan-fried into patties and served with chilli yoghurt and cucumber salsa. $19.50
  • Organic salad greens with lemon vinigrette $7.50
  • Loaded wedges $13.00
    • With bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Ham steak $18.00
    • With pineapple, garden salad and fries
  • Fish S $12 / L $16
    • Sole fillet either battered or baked with fries and garden salad
  • Homemade sticky date pudding $8.50
    • With butter scotch sauce, cream and ice cream
  • Chicken filo $20.00
    • Cream cheese, chicken, bacon, spinach filo with fries, garden salad and plum sauce
  • -extra fillings per item $0.50
  • Roast $14.00
    • Roast of the day with seasonal roast and steamed vegetables
  • Vege stack S $12 / L $16
    • Homemade vegetable, pattie, with garlic portobello mushrooms, dressed with a herb oil- large comes with a garden salad & fries
  • Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
  • Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
  • Yellow fin tuna tartare, avocado, roast pepper, sesame soy (subject to availability) $21.50
  • Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
  • Chicken liver pate with beetroot relish and toasted crostini $16.50
  • Silver fern farms lamb rump, with sundried tomato crust on lentil, spinach and parsley tabbouleh, feta yoghurt mint dressing $32.50
  • Soup of the day $15.00
    • Made fresh and changes daily
  • Flowerpot bread $6.00
  • Vegetarian Parcel Vegetarian $19.00
    • A mixture of roasted pumpkin, capsicum, red onion and spinach bound together in a blue cheese sauce with roasted pumpkin seeds. Wrapped in filo pastry and served with salad and roast garlic potatoes.
  • Smoked Chicken Salad Gluten Free $21.50
    • Smoked chicken and bacon tossed with fresh salad greens. Lightly finished with a Caesar dressing and topped with a poached egg and parmesan.
  • Seafood Chowder $15.00
    • An age old recipe binding the bounties of the sea and land together in a rich, creamy seafood and vegetable broth. Served with toasted soda bread.
  • Beef Schnitzel $20.00
    • Old school beef schnitzel with a crispy herb crust served with fries, salad and your choice of mushroom sauce or gravy.
  • The Bog Garlic Loaf Vegetarian Single$8/Double$14
    • Freshly baked loaf with garlic sage butter.
  • All Day Irish Breakfast $25.00
    • Fried eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, baked beans, breakfast sausage, black pudding, hash browns and toast
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
    • Not just for the kids! Vanilla ice cream smothered in your choice of topping. Chocolate, caramel or strawberry.
  • Chicken Parmigiana $25.00
    • Pan seared and marinated in citrus with a pumpkin seed and soy crumb served with gratin potato, green beans, pumpkin puree and a thyme red wine jus, with your choice of side salad, fries or vegetables.
  • King Prawn Masala $14.99
    • Thick spicy curry cooked in a blend of chopped capsicums, tomatoes and coriander
  • Boti Kebab $8.00
    • Diced lamb marinated with spices and roasted over tandoori oven
  • Maharaja Banquet for two $50.00
    • 1 x Mixed Platter, 1 x Butter Chicken, 1 x Lamb Rogan Josh, 1 x Beef Vindaloo, 1 x Vegetable Korma, 1 x Naan
  • Kashmiri Malai Kofta $12.00
    • Cottage cheese, mash potatoes, green chillies and nuts with curry sauce
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Stuffed with garlic
  • Beef Madras $13.99
    • South Indian style hot curry cooked with coconut cream
  • Daal Makhani $12.00
    • Lentils cooked as punjab style, garnished with coriander and ginger
  • Lamb Nawabi $13.99
    • South Indian style curry garnished with almond and cashew nuts
  • Butter Chicken $14.00
    • boneless pieces of chicken cooked in butter, coriander, tomato and ginger to produce the most popular dish served from the kitchen
  • Taste of Tandoor Special Chicken Curry $16.00
    • rustic style light curry with bone, as we eat at home
  • Aloo Paratha $4.00
    • unleavened wholemeal flour bread stuffed with spiced potatoes, baked in tandoor
  • Calcutta Fish Curry $15.00
    • a classical dish from erstwhile capital of british-Indian, pan fried fish fillet cooked in a light curry flavoured with turmeric, mustard and yoghurt
  • Roti $2.00
    • unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor
  • Taste of Tandoor Vegetarian Platter $17.00
    • consists of vegetable samosa, aloo pakoras, onion bhaji, paneer tikka and tandoori mushroom, a must for all vegetarians
  • Onion Kulcha $4.00
    • leavened flabread freshly baked in tandoor and stuffed with chopped onions
  • Tandoori Sampler Platter $18.00
    • our assortment of four non-vegetarian delicacies, two pieces each of barra kebab, lamb seekh kebab, tandoori murgh and tandoor prawns
  • Chunky Beef Noodle Soup $ 13.80
  • Gluten Free Dumplings (Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
    • vegan/chicken/mixed
  • Pork or chicken Pocket $ 10.80
  • Chicken Curry Delight $ 13.80
  • Noodle Soup
  • A bowl of rice $ 3.00
  • Pork Chop Noodle Soup $ 13.80
  • Vege Mince(Medium/Large) $ 7.80/$ 10.80
  • Mexican pulled pork w slaw, sriracha, pickled red onion, chilli, like $18.90
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • 300g Sirloin, field mushrooms, pinot jus, salsa verde $31.90
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • -Add a taco $5.90
  • Toasted ciabatta, rye, turkish flatbread w house made spreads $12.90
  • Smoked fish cakes w grilled prawns, lime mayo, chilli oil (GF) $22.90
  • Angus beef, chargrilled w bacon, pickled cucumber, rocket, aged cheddar, tomato, aioli, sourdough bun $18.90
  • Open Chicken $17.00
    • Grilled chicken thigh, camembert, lettuce and chilli lime jam layered on toasted focaccia drizzled with cranberry sauce and served with fries and aioli
  • Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
    • Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Hokkien Noodles $18.00
    • Fried egg noodles tossed in a light sesame and chilli sauce with a selection of stir-fried vegetables *Add Shrimp or Grilled Chicken for $5.00*
  • Eggs Benedict Stack $17.50
    • Bacon, hash browns, spinach, served with poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce
  • 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
  • Teriyaki Beef Skewers $13.00
    • Tender beef strips marinated in teriyaki sauce served with a petit salad
  • BLT $16.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and BBQ sauce served on focaccia bread with fries and aioli
  • 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
  • 11 Chicken Biryani $14.90
    • Basmati rice cooked with chicken infused with fresh spices, cashew nuts and fresh coriander served with rampal and papadums
  • 19 Egg Dosai $10
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • 5 Chicken Curry $10
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken and potato cooked in traditional Malaysian style curry
  • 9 Biryani Chicken/ Lamb $12
    • Biryani rice cooked with meat infused with fresh spices and fresh coriander leaves served with egg
  • 3 Mamak Chicken/Lamb Soup $8
    • A clear soup with vegetables and spices
  • 48 Curry Laksa $14
    • A hawkers egg noodle soup prepared in rich coconut curry gravy, garnished with fish balls, tofu, chicken pieces, bean sprout and boiled egg
  • 7 Chicken Korma $10
    • Chicken cook to perfection in rich coconut cream, almond and cashew nut paste
  • 2 Chicken Satay $9
    • 6 pieces of chicken satay with homemade satay sauce, coriander and onion
  • Original Vegetarian(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Onion, mushroom, fresh sliced tomato and capsicum. Every bit as good as it sounds!
  • Italian Flat Bread $13.5
    • Fresh pizza bread with kalamata olives,herbs and parmesan cheese
  • Mexican(Small/Medium/Large) $11.5/$17/ $28.5
    • Spag's own chilli sauce. Seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream.
  • Lambada $29.5
    • Succulent lamb pieces served with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted garlic, herbs and minted garlic.
  • Seafood(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce.
  • Asparago(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29.5
    • Asparagus served with red onion and crumbled feta cheese.
  • Mediterranean Lamb(Small/Medium/Large) $12.5/$18/$29.5
    • Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions.
  • Capricciosa(Small/Medium/Large)Pronounce it if you can! Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives. $12/$17.5/$29
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