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

  • M $3.40
  • Chili $S $3.80 / L $5.70
    • Try our signature rich and meaty Chili that's low in fat and high in fibre. Great taste and great value.
  • Bacon Cheeseburger $4.20
    • 100% fresh NZ beef topped with natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a plain bun.
  • Frosty Cone $2.00
    • The best value ice-cream cone! Creamy indulgent Frosty in a premium waffle cone.
  • Hoki Fish $6.00
    • Ocean caught Hoki wrapped in a crunchy coating, then topped with natural cheese, freshly prepared lettuce and tangy tartare sauce.
  • S $3.20
  • 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
  • Hamburger $2.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with red onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup on a plain bun.
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3) (GF) $8.00
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
  • Ginger Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (GF) Two shanks 24 / One Shank 18
    • Quality lamb shanks slow-cooked in Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
  • Vietnamese Salad (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Panang Curry (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A spicy curry cooked with coconut cream, ka ir leaves and vegetables. Popular curry with a slight lime tang.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Roti And Peanut Sauce $7.00
  • Curries come to you at a mild spiciness. By making it milder you are also making it less flavoursome. If you want it hotter, please let your wait staff know.
  • Gf = gluten free
  • Fried rice $4
  • Chinese sausage stir fried with green beans $20
  • Eggplant with BBQ pork and egg sunny-side up $20
  • Fried egg/Marinated egg $2
  • Deep fried pork fillets with sugar and vinegar sauce $19
  • Dried noodles with five spice sliced beef M $13 L $15
  • Bami Goreng M $12 L $14
  • Pork wonton soup S $6 M $11 L $14
  • Smoked salmon $ 4.50
  • Creamy mushrooms $4.O0
  • Ironic Beans $19.50
    • Ironic’s own baked beans with baby spinach, hash brown, poached egg and tomato chilli tam (GF)(V)
  • Breakfast Bagel $9.50
    • Toasted bagel with raspberry jam & butter
  • 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)
  • Tomato Relish $2.50
  • Crispy potato skins $ 13.00
    • topped with house-smoked corn & bacon, coriander and spicy sriracha aioli (GF)(v) >>
  • Maple syrup I Lemon syrup $3.00
  • Blue Cod $20.00
    • Beer battered Blue Cod fillets served with fresh salad, chunky steak fries, tartare sauce & lemon
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Nachos $15.00
    • Your choice of beef or vegetarian nachos, with crisp corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, and sour cream
  • Roast of the Day $10.00
    • Today's roast meat with a selection of roast vegetables, baby peas, mash potato, and gravy
  • Kensi Burgers $16.50
    • Your choice of 180g beef patty OR cajun chicken breast with tomato, lettuce, cheese, homemade onion rings, and bacon - with chunky steak fries & aioli
  • 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
  • Roasted eggplant $16.00
    • with black bean & corn salsa
  • Smokey Mexican beef $23.00
  • Guacamole $7.00
    • with corn chips
  • Nachos (GF,V) $12.00
    • with chilli beans, avocado, cream
  • Grilled angus beef $13.00
  • SOFT SHELL TACOS
  • Mexican curly fries(GF,V) $9.00
    • with cream salsa
  • Chipotle chicken $22.00
  • Shoestring fries $7.00
  • Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holidays
  • Silver fern farms lamb rump, with sundried tomato crust on lentil, spinach and parsley tabbouleh, feta yoghurt mint dressing $32.50
  • Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
  • Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50
  • Silver fern farms fillet steak, cooked to your liking, on mustard mash topped with salsa verde $32.50
  • Vegetarian tart of eggplant, spinach, red capsicum and feta with a potato crust, salad greens and mayo $22.50
  • Haloumi $4.00
  • San Pedro Breakfast Stack $18.50
    • Free Range Poached Eggs on a Grilled Bagel, stacked with Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Streaky Bacon, topped with Hollandaise, Smoked Chipotle Chilli, and Coriander
  • add your choice of either
  • Pick your Salt: Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Paprika
  • Free Range Egg $2.00
  • Deluxe Bacon Buttie Bagel $9.50
    • Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Tomato, Mesclun, and lashings of Kiki's Sweet & Tangy Mayo
  • Hangover Healer $13.00
    • Pint of Asahi or Somersby & Fries with your choice of Salt
  • Kiki's Poutine $9.50
    • Greasy Spoon Delicacy of Salt n Pepper fries topped with lashings of Gravy & Melted Swiss Cheese
  • Char sui pork, chilli caramel, pickled ginger, carrot $17.90
  • Seafood chowder w prawns, squid, mussels, sole, scallops, toasted ciabatta $19.90
  • Snickers, cheesecake w couli, creme fraiche $13.90
  • Mexican pulled pork w slaw, sriracha, pickled red onion, chilli, like $18.90
  • Fries w garlic & aioli $4.90 / $9.90
  • Chicken, panko crumbed w slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli $16.90
  • Smoked fish cakes w grilled prawns, lime mayo, chilli oil (GF) $22.90
  • Toasted ciabatta, rye, turkish flatbread w house made spreads $12.90
  • Home Style Pulled Pork L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzarella, homemade 7 hours slow cooked pork, onions and chargrilled capsicum
  • Old School L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel suasage, tomatoes, red onion and feta
  • Classic Banana $7.90
    • Cinnamon toasted waffel with homestyle caramel, fresh banana and maple syrup
  • Served with Ice Creams $7.90
  • Pepperoni L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzarella on
  • The Tequila Boss L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzrella, tequila & lime marinated chicken chargrilled capsicum, red onions, olives (optional mild peri-peri sauce)
  • Pizza L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Large / Medium / Quarter ask the staff
  • Old fashioned Chocolate $7.90
  • Gong Bo Chicken $22.00
    • On Sweet Buns with Peanuts
  • Shark-Fin & Chicken Soup $12.00
  • Assorted / Chinese Veg & Chinese Mushrooms $18.00
  • Vegetarian Egg Foo Yong $18.00
  • Veg Chow Mien $14.00
  • Vegetarian Singapore Fried Vermicelli $18.00
  • Chicken Fillets with Sweet Chilli Sauce $22.00
  • Spare Ribs with Szechuan Pepper & Salt / Sweet and Sour $22.00
  • Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
    • With salad
  • Moroccan Lamb Wrap $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • BLT $16.5
    • With Straight cut chips and aioli
  • Straight cut chips $7
    • Served with Garlic Aioli
  • Capers Seasonal Soup $9.5
    • Served with Toasted Ciabatta
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Chef's Special N/A
    • Check menu board or ask our staff
  • Chicken Burrito $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • -Cream Cheese, Tomato And Pesto $9.00
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Served with
  • -Salmon $16.50
  • -Kids Size $9.00
  • Pancakes $14.00
    • Plain, served with your choice of up to 3 of the following: bacon; grilled or fresh banana, berries; tee-cream; cream; yoghurt, maple syrup; chocolate sauce
  • -Cream Cheese And Raspberry Jam $8.00
  • Eggs As You Like $9.00
    • Free Range eggs served on toasted homemade bread, poached, scrambled, or fried
  • -Additional Toppings each $10.00
  • Vegeballen (4 pieces) $9.50
    • A vegetarian version of our popular bitterballen, made with seasonal vegetables
  • Edamame $7.00
    • Steamed soy beans served with soy sauce
  • Vegetable Risotto $19.50
    • Risotto with asparagus and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Bitterballen (4 pieces) $9.50
    • A Traditional Dutch bar snack - A ragout of slow cooked beef shoulder coated in bread crumbs and deep fried
  • Fish and Chips $25.00
    • Crumbed fish of the day served with salad, hand cut chips and tartare sauce
  • Gnocchi $18.00
    • Served with grilled tomatoes and a courgette salad with a parsley pesto
  • Rillette of Pork $9.50
    • Salted pork simmered in duck fat. Served cold with crostini and gherkins
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Served on potato and clam mash with buttered cucumber, shaved fennel and a beurre blanc
  • Pepperoni & Parmesan Melt $18
    • Chorizo, Salami, Pickled Red Onion & Capsicum Grilled With Parmesan Cheese Served with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Tea and Coffee with Biscotti $7
  • Mediterranean $18
    • Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Marinated Feta, With Capsicum Kalamata & Green Olives, Seasoned with Oregano & Olive Oil. Add chicken $22
  • Gambero $22
    • Prawns Marinated In Basil Infused Sundried Tomato Oil With Confit Garlic, Shaved Parmesan & Fresh Chilli
  • Tiramisu $13
    • The Classic Italian Dessert, A Delicious Mix Of Light Sponge Fingers, Espresso & Mascarpone With Grated Dark Chocolate
  • Breads & Spreads $12
    • Artisan Stone Baked Ciabatta & Focaccia With Olive Oil, Balsamic & House Made Dips
  • Arancini $14
    • Crumbed Fried Risotto Balls Stuffed With Mushroom, Mozzarella & Confit Garlic Served On A Bed of Mesclun With Beetroot Relish
  • French Toast $16
    • Served With Maple Syrup, Mascarpone & Mixed Berry Compote
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