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

  • Onion Rings X4 $2.00
  • Mash instead of fries/potatoes $2.00
  • Chicken Fettuccine $19.95
    • Chicken & bacon pieces with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Mixed Berry Parfait $9.95
    • Served with vanilla ice cream, marshmallows & whipped cream
  • Toast/Bread $2.00
  • Bacon $3.50
  • Butter/Garlic Butter $2.00
  • Bowl of fries $6.90
  • Roasted tomato $4.00
  • Thick & chunky tries $5.00 S /$19.00 L
    • with special Ironic seasoning and roasted garlic aioli (GF)(v) >>
  • 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)
  • Ironic hash brown $4.00
  • Buttermilk Pancakes FtufIy pancakes served with $18.50
    • grilled banana, local streaky bacon and maple syrup
  • Breakfast Bagel $9.50
    • Toasted bagel with raspberry jam & butter
  • Pumpkin Fib $18.50
    • pumpkin, feta. baby spinach & dukkah in a crispy fab parcel. Served with green salad
  • Portobello Mushrooms $ 22.50
    • Pan-fried portobello mushrooms, tomato, spinach and pine nuts, topped with hollandaise sauce and feta cheese. Served on toasted ciabatta (OR)(V)
  • Main Plate Options
    • Ribeye steak / Barbeque Chicken / Slow roasted lamb / Salmon / Vegetarian pasta / Options available - Alternating mains, choice of 2 mains, choice of 4 mains
  • Affogato $15.00
    • vanilla bean ice cream, double espresso with a shot of liqueur
  • Eggs benedict $20.00
    • hollandause & spinach on toasted ciabatta with your choice of bacon, smoked salmon or grilled mushroom
  • Crispy breads & dips $12.00
    • house made hummus, pumpkin & harissa, spinach & pesto dips
  • Beef burger $24.00
    • grilled ground beef patty, HSG smoky BBQ sauce, battered onion rings, lettuce & triple cooked fries
  • Caesar salad $16.50
    • crispy cos lettuce, bacon, soft boiled egg, parmesan, croutons with HSG Caesar dressing
  • Penne noioso $27.00
    • roast chicken, bacon & mushroom in a chipotle cream sauce
  • Kids meals come with either fries/polenta chips or salad
  • 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
  • Warm berry and rhubarb crumble served with crème anglaise and vanilla ice-cream. $14.50
  • Steamed gourmet potatoes tossed in minted butter $7.50
  • All day English breakfast served traditional style with beef sausage, bacon, mushrooms, potatoes, two fried eggs, slow roast tomatoes and toasted ciabatta. $23.50
  • New York-style baked cheesecake subtly flavoured with lemon zest and served with berry compote. $14.50
  • Crispy bite-sized squid, finished with garlic and chilli and served with tangy citrus Outram slaw. $19.50
  • Green lipped mussels steamed in a karengo seaweed broth with fresh ciabatta. $22.50
  • All day English breakfast served traditional style with bacon, sausages mushroom, potatoes, two fried eggs, slow roast tomatoes and toasted ciabatta. $23.50
  • Qyoko (chicken) Don $13.00
  • Served with hard boiled egg, seaweed and spring onion
  • Topping
    • chicken/char siu pork/seafood/vege and tofu
  • Teriyaki salmon $17.00
  • Kimchi Don $13.00
  • Fresh Salmon Don $17.00
  • Chicken katsu don $13.00
  • Spicy chicken $15.00
  • Lewinsky
    • Salami, spinach, mushroom, garlic, BBQ sauce, oregano, Swiss cheese. Goes down a treat!
  • Indonesian
    • King prawns, shrimps, peanuts – on satay sauce.
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Vegie Nachos $19.50 Lge / $14.00 Sm
    • Capsicum, spinach, olives,capers chilli beans in a spicy tomato sauce served on a bed of corn chips coated with melted cheese and sour cream.
  • Pinky Delight $25.00 Med / $15.00 Sm
    • Caramel sauce, strawberries, white chocolate and Pinky bar.
  • Manhattan
    • Smoked chicken, apricots, cream cheese, rosemary.
  • Venison
    • Venison, cranberry sauce, mint sauce.
  • Four Cheeses
    • Mozzarella, feta, blue, tasty cheese, capsicums, garlic, sundried tomato.
  • Red Curry with Pineapple $17.50
    • Pineapple in coconut cream with red curry paste
  • Vegetables with Peanut Sauce $17.50
    • Homemade satay sauce stir with vegetables
  • ●Thai Curries
  • -Pork or Beef and Oyster Sauce $18.50
    • Stir fried pork or beef with vegetables in Oyster sauce
  • -Larb Beef, Pork, Chicken, Prawn, Seafood $18.50 / $19.50
    • Spicy salad with fresh mints, coriander, red onions
  • 4 x Chicken Satay Kebabs / 10 x Kra Thung Thong Chicken, Tofu / 5 x Fresh Spring Rolls Chicken, Tofu $8.00
  • RaadNha Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $15.50 / $16.50
    • Stir fried noodle with vegetable top with Thai gravy sauce
  • -Yellow Curry Chicken, Pork, Beef $17.50
    • Chicken, pork or beef with potato and onion cooked in coconut cream and yellow curry paste
  • Pastrami Beef & Caramelised Onion
  • Cableways Beef & Onion Schnitzel
    • Our own home crumbed favourite with gravy or mushroom sauce.
  • -Add egg $2.00 (each)
  • -regular $14.00
  • Gripman Steak & Ale Pie $14.00
    • Our own deep filled meaty pie. mash, peas and gravy
  • -Add fries or wedges for just $3.00
  • Bistro Stacked B.L.T $13.00
    • On toasted ciabatta. with mustard & mayo
  • Bistro All Day Breakfast $15.00
    • Sausages, bacon and eggs, grilled tomato, hash brown & mushrooms or mixed salad and fries
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Main $23.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread
  • 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.
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Entrée $15.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread.
  • Lamb Shanks $33.50
    • Slow roasted lamb shanks in a tomato & barley gravy. Accompanied with kumara mash Two Shanks
  • Steak Salad $19.50
    • Fresh & crisp garden salad tossed with feta & topped with medium rare steak strips & roasted red onion marmalade
  • Open Steak Sandwich $24.00
    • A medium rare steak topped with caramelised red onion marmalade & balsamic roasted tomatoes served on cumin scented Turkish bread & chunky beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Fish & Chips $27.50
    • Fresh, local Blue Cod, pan fried or beer battered using Radler beer & served with a crisp garden salad & chunky beer battered fries, fresh lemon (add tartare sauce or aioli $1.50).
  • Wedges with sour cream $6.40
  • Hot savoury food
    • In pie warmer as displayed
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.10
    • Each fillin $0.9
  • Large cakes $5.80
  • Cheese cakes $5.80
  • Cakes+slices $3.60
  • Chips $5.90
    • Bowl
  • all available as takeaways
  • -2 meats $20.00
  • served till 5pm
  • Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served pan fried or in a crispy Macs gold beer batter with your choice of salad and fries or seasonal vege and roast potatoes, accompanied by house made tartare sauce and seared lemon
  • 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
  • Rosemary Scented Salmon $30.00
    • Cooked medium and served on a pea & chorizo risotto with baby carrots and a creamy dill and mustard dressing
  • Pancake Stack $12.50
    • Light fluffy pancakes covered in maple syrup and your choice of mixed berry compote and natural yoghurt, or, streaky bacon & caramelised banana
  • Vegetarian Stone $25.00
    • Marinated field mushroom, aubergine, red onion, capsicum and baby carrots with flavours brought to life by the stone
  • - 2 Shanks $31.00
  • Breads & Spreads $14.50
  • Banana Foster $12.00
    • Bananas sautéed in a caramel sauce, flambéed in rum & banana liqueur, served with vanilla ice cream.
  • Beef Burger $19.50
    • Homemade ground beef pattie with caramelised onion, tomato, gherkin, bbq sauce & straight cut fries. (vegetarian option-falafel pattie)
  • Mushroom Pate $13.50
  • Chicken Pasta (DF) $19.50
    • Spaghetti pasta, feta, roquette & chicken in a sundried tomato & garlic confit topped with almond slithers.
  • -Add Traditional beef sausage $3.00
  • Lamb Shank Pie $27.00
  • Fiordland Venison (GF) $32.50
    • Southern venison cooked medium rare and served with wilted spinach, white bean puree and a blackberry jus.
  • Coconut, Almond & Cranberry Granola $13.00
    • Served with Greek yoghurt, poached seasonal friut, milk
  • Roasted Akaroa Salmon Fillet $24.00
    • Fennel & smoked walnut salad, beetroot & horseradish yoghurt
  • Braised Crisp Pork Belly Burger $21.50
    • Pickled cucumber, hoisin bbq sauce, five spice & lime mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce & shoestring fries
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Turkish Baked Free Range Eggs $17.50
    • Grilled peppers, spiced tomato sauce, ricotta, parsley & house made sour dough
  • Butter & Anathoth raspberyy jam
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Sandwich $22.50
    • Toasted focaccia, sweet pickles, tempura onion rings, apple and cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Satay Chicken $12/$17.5/$29
    • (Small/Medium/Large)Shredded chicken breast served with onion and capsicum. Finished with satay sauce and parsley.
  • Plain Wedges $8
    • For those who don't like spice in their life! Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Pepperoni(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato.
  • Spagalimis Bolognaise $20
    • A delicious bolognaise sauce served through seasoned topside beef and garnished with parsley.
  • Vegetable Delights $7.5
    • Bite sized filo wraps filled with veges and a hint of peanut! Served with sweet thai chilli sauce. 12 filo wraps per serve.
  • Roast Pork $29.5
    • Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce.
  • Al Funghi (Small/Medium/Large) $10/$15.5/$27
    • Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic!
  • Canterbury Roast Lamb(Small/Medium/Large) $12.5/$18/$29.5
    • Tender pieces of lamb marinated in lemon and herbs, with an array of oven roasted seasonal vegetables and a dash of rosemary and mint sauce.
  • Scallops $16.50
    • Sauteed or Crumbed with you choice of Tartare Sauce, Lemon Butter or Garlic Aioli
  • $21.00 (Main)
  • Roast of the Day $23.00
    • With Steamed and Roast Vegetables, Potatoes and Gravy
  • Baked Chicken Thigh $24.50
    • Cranberry and Brie stuffed chicken thigh, wrapped in streaky bacon then covered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
  • $26.5 (2 Shanks)
  • Crispy Garlic Bread $7.50
    • Ciabatta Bread covered in Garlic Butter, Grated Cheese and Smoked Paprika
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $6.00
  • Prime Sirloin Steak $28.50
    • 220g Steak cooked to your liking, served with a green salad and either fries or mash with your choice of Peppercorn Sauce, Mushroom Sauce or Garlic Butter
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