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

  • 1/4 Chicken $8.90
    • Small fraction, big reaction
  • Espetada $15.90
    • Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Mediterranean Salad $9.90
    • Mixed lettuce, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
  • - Regular $4.50
  • - On its own $24.90
  • Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
    • Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
  • - Large $6.50
  • Spicy Herbs $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Larb Chicken Salad $18.00
    • Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Green Curry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Combination $19.00
    • Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts. One shank / Two shanks
  • Peanut Sauce Stir Fry $18.00
    • Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • All Eggs & Meat are Free Range
  • Big Veggie Breakfast $19
    • Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Beans, Sourdough & Cashew Sour Cream (V., G.F.o)
  • Tempeh Stack (V., G.F.) $19
    • Philippine Adobo Marinade served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach, Beans, Roast Tomato & Aioli
  • Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Fries $5
  • Spinach, Sourdough, Chili jam, Hashbrown $3
  • Angus BeefBurger (G.F.O) $17
    • with Beetroot Relish, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Aioli & Hummus
  • Toasted Muesli (V.) $9.5
    • with Maple, Walnut, Berry Compote & Coconut Yoghurt
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • Basket of Fries $4.00
    • W/ tomato sauce
  • Bowl of Onion Rings $5.00
    • W/ aioli
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Vegetarian Burger $5.00
    • W/ lettuce, sweet chilli sauce, cheese & onion rings
  • Add Chips $1.00
  • Starters Burger $8.00
    • W/ double beef, hashbrown, double cheese, BBQ sauce & bacon
  • Hot Smoke Salmon $18.5
    • With Zucchini & Capsicum Fritters, Salad and hollandaise
  • BLT $16.5
    • With Straight cut chips and aioli
  • Chicken Burrito $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Moroccan Lamb Wrap $17.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Straight cut chips $7
    • Served with Garlic Aioli
  • Chef's Special N/A
    • Check menu board or ask our staff
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.5
    • With Straight cut chips & aioli
  • Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
    • With salad
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • for your little big mouth
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - bacon
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00 / $9.50
    • see the cabinet for fresh salads of the day
  • Free Range Eggs and Toast $9.00
    • poached, fried, scrambled - grain, sourdough, seed (+$2.00), gluten free (+$1.00)
  • Bacon $6.50
  • Tomatoes $4.00
  • Spanish Beans on Toast $12.50
    • a trio of beans in a smoky tomato sauce on a grilled focaccia with a poached egg
  • Chorizo $16.50
    • feta, tomato, spinach
  • Coconut and Cranberry Bircher Muesli $11.50
    • with seeds, apple, natural yoghurt, nut crumble and fresh fruit
  • Mini Garlic Loaf $8.50
  • Craic Nachos $18.50
    • Corn chips topped with chilli mince, sour cream & melted cheese
  • Mussel Pot Entrée $24.00
    • Freshly steamed mussels served in their shells in a Thai green curry sauce. Served with a fresh garden salad & ciabatta bread. (14)
  • 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).
  • Lamb Shanks $23.50
    • Slow roasted lamb shanks in a tomato & barley gravy. Accompanied with kumara mash.One Shank
  • Seafood Platter For Two $80.00
    • Enjoy a selection of green lipped mussels in sauce, fresh beer-battered blue cod, salt & pepper Calamari, garlic scallops & prawn skewers accompanied with a selection of dips, bread & a crisp garden salad.(Additional person $38.00)
  • Smoked Chicken & Cranberry Hearty Doorstop Sandwich $23.50
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry sauce & brie, with salad & mayo. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Potato gnocchi, stir fried broccolini $23.50
    • with salsa rocket cream sauce, roast pumpkin, ratatouille relish, shaved parmesan
  • Chef's soup chosen for the day, grilled ciabatta $14.50
  • Dark chocolate mouse $15.50
    • chocolate meringue, salted chocolate caramel, dark plum ice cream
  • Tempura battered fresh fish of the day $26.50
    • straight cut fries, sauce remoulade, lemon & side salad
  • Duck liver pate, crostini, fig & balsamic relish $12.20
  • Sirloin steak, nori & sesame butter $26.50
    • miso & mustard jus, dauphinoise potatoes, tempura prawn & red cabbage slaw
  • Roasted confit corn fed chicken thigh $25.00
    • carnaroli risotto, rocket, roasted mushrooms, parmesan
  • Poached free range eggs $19.50
    • handmade hash browns, hot smoked salmon, spinach, lemon & chive hollandise
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached free range eggs served on toasted homemade bread with hollandaise sauce. Gluten free bread available
  • -Salmon $16.50
  • -Additional Toppings each $10.00
  • 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
  • -Add Bacon $4.00
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Served with
  • -Bacon $15.50
  • -Kids Size $9.00
  • All-Day
  • Belgian Waffle (Plain) $9.00
    • Yeast based, light and crispy waffle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Chocolate Choc $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, choc crinkles, ferrero rocher & choc drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Spicy Chicken Bites Waffle $17.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) southern style chicken bites spiced with cayenne crispy bacon with side maple syrup & ketchup
  • Grilled Chicken & Mushroom Salad (GF) $18.00
  • Curly Fries $7.00
  • -Crispy bacon or sausages $4.00
  • Beef Rendang with Nasi Lemak (GF) $18.00
  • Fish Bite
    • Golden fried fish bite with chips, lemon wedge and tartar sauce
  • 1 Doz: $13.90
  • 4 pc: $15.00
  • Char-grilled, flamed BBQ Chicken
    • Char-grilled and flamed chicken in special marination, comes with salad, fries and Homemade Bread
  • 1/2 Doz: $7.50
  • 2 Eggs $2.50
  • Cucumber Pickles $2.50
  • 1 Doz: $8.90
  • Smoked Salmon Rosti $19.50
    • House smoked maple cured salmon,poached free range egg, potato rosti, wilted baby spinach, dill, creme fraiche
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Smoked salmon, rocket, dill, cream cheese & capers $16.50
  • Butter & Anathoth raspberyy jam
  • Roasted Akaroa Salmon Fillet $24.00
    • Fennel & smoked walnut salad, beetroot & horseradish yoghurt
  • Shoestring Fries $7.50
    • Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
  • Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
    • Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
  • Poached Free Range Eggs $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread & chive hollandaise
  • Avocado, cows feta, toasted seeds & lemon
  • Seafood Basket $27.50
    • A selection of crumbed Scallops, Prawn Cutlets, Squid Rings and Battered Fish. Served with Fries and Tartare Sauce and a fresh green salad
  • Veg Tomato Stir Fry $18.50
    • Seasonal Vegetables Stir Fry bound in a tomato concasse topped with baked pumpkin, flat mushroom and asparagus
  • 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
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • Prawn Cutlet Mignon $18.50
    • Prawns wrapped in Streaky Bacon, baked and topped with a cucumber noodle salad and lightly dressed with Garlic Aioli
  • $22.00 (1 Shank)
  • Steamed Rice $5.00
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • Croque-Monsieur $18
    • Havoc Bacon With Grilled Brie Cheese, Béchamel Sauce On Toasted Ciabatta, Served with French Fries & Side Salad
  • Funghi Fume $22
    • A Medley Of Wild & Fresh Mushrooms Amongst Havoc Bacon Topped With Confit Garlic, Shaved Parmesan & Truffle Oil
  • Inferno $22
    • Smoked Capsicum with Confit Garlic, Braised Tomato, Fresh Chili & Shaved Parmesan
  • Mushroom Medley $16
    • French Herb Cream Roasted Mushrooms with Truffle Oil, Confit Garlic & Wilted Spinach Served On Toasted Foccacia
  • 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
  • Zucca $22
    • Nutmeg Roasted Pumpkin & Blue Cheese With Onions, Leeks & Confit Garlic Finished In A White Wine Cream Sauce
  • Cheesecake du Jour $13
    • Manhattan Baked In House, Served With Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • Free Range French Omelette $16
    • With Cheese & Chives On Toasted Ciabatta, Served With Side Salad
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