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

  • Mixed Salad Plate $12.00
    • Pasha's salad selection served with hummus, cacik, olives, dolma & pita bread.
  • Yaprak Dolma $14.00
    • Vine leaves stuffed with rice & spices, served with pita bread, salad garnish & a minted yoghurt sauce.
  • Side Salad $9.00
  • Falafel Kebab $12.00
    • Chickpea & lentil medallions. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce. Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad. Small:
  • Pilic Kebab Small$16.00/Large$20.00
    • Cubes of marinated chicken with onions & bell peppers chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Mititi Kofta $12.00
    • Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce. 4 pieces:
  • Muska Boregi $12.00
    • Filo pastry pies filled with feta cheese, parsley & spices, served with a salad garnish 3 pieces:
  • Combination Shish Large$19.00
    • A combination of two shish, selected from lamb, chicken or kofta, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
  • Beef Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Fresh sliced beef and beef balls served in Cambodian style soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Beef with Pineapple $14.00
    • Beef with fresh vegetables, onions, pineapple served on rice
  • Satay Burger $6.00
    • Grill marinated satay in a sesame bun with salad and peanut sauce
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • A combination stir fry of beef, pork, fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir fry rice noodles, (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Combination Satay $11.00
    • Grill marinated beef or chicken satay on a bed of steamed rice, served with salad and topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Khmer Style Curry $14.00
    • Choice of red, green or yellow curry with your favourite meat (beef, chicken or seafood) & vegetables served with rice
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Combination Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of pork, beef and chicken in Khmer-style Teaw soup
  • Chicken Tikka (5pcs) $15.00
    • Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor.
  • Jalfrezi Chicken or Lamb $18.00
    • Chicken or lamb cooked in a sour tomato gravy with onion and capsicum.
  • Prawn Masala $19.00
    • Prawns cooked with onion, tomatoes and Indian spices with thick masala gravy.
  • Tandoori Mushroom $15.00
    • Mushrooms marinated in tandoori special masala and cooked in tandoor. Served with mint sauce.
  • Mango Chutney (Sweet & Sour) $4.00
  • Malai Kofta $16.50
    • Delicate clusters of lightly fried home made cottage cheese, potatoes, nuts and spices, mixed together, then deep fried and served with cashew sauce.
  • Coke/Sprite etc. Bottles $5.00
    • Coke, Sprite, Fanta etc.
  • Garlic Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread with sprinkled garlic and butter.
  • King Prawn $14.00
  • Cantonese style beef $12.90
  • On thin egg noodle,thick fresh egg noodle , or rice noodle N/A
  • Beef black bean sauce $10.90
  • Combination Meat $13.50
  • Chicken Don $11.50
  • Chicken $9.50
  • Lemon Fish $11.50
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup $35.00 per person
  • Foo Young Egg $25.00 per person
  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup $25.00 per person
  • Palace Platter $15,00
    • (Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, Noodles, Shrimp Crackers & Won Tons with Sweet and Sour Sauce)
  • -Large $20,00
  • -Large $20,00
  • -Small $13,00
  • -Large $23,00
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Beans and Shredded Pork in XO Sauce $22.00
  • Fillet Steak - Black Pepper $30.00
  • Seafood & Tofu Pot $30.00
  • Venison Stir Fried served with Crispy Crackers $26.00
  • Beef with Ginger & Spring Onion $22.00
  • Steamed Whole Blue Cod $30.00
    • Malaysian Style
  • Spicy Pork Belly Slices $22.00
  • Steamed Fish Slices in Soya Sauce $30.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • for your little big mouth
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • GARDENERS BREAKFAST $19.50
    • free range poached eggs, Kransky mushrooms bacon, hash browns, tomato + ciabatta
  • BLUESKIN ANTIPASTO PLATTER $18.00/$27.00
    • a selection of dips, meats, Evansdale cheeses + bread(for 1/for 2)
  • PRAWNS + CHORIZO $17.50
    • baked in a clay pot with garlic + chilli served with bread + preserved lemon aioli
  • BACON CHEESE BURGER $14.50
    • chunky beef patty, bacon, cheese, mayo, lettuce, ketchup+ dill pickle
  • EGGS YOUR STYLE $9.00
    • free range eggs with toasted ciabatta, choice of chilli fried, poached, scrambled or fried
  • CHUNKY FRIES $4.50/$7.50
    • served with aioli+ ketchup(small/large)
  • PAVA PATTIES
    • served with chilli yoghurt
  • THAI CHICKEN SALAD $16.50
    • coconut poached chicken, cashews mango, crispy shallots + greens
  • Tempura battered fresh fish of the day $26.50
    • straight cut fries, sauce remoulade, lemon & side salad
  • Dark chocolate mouse $15.50
    • chocolate meringue, salted chocolate caramel, dark plum ice cream
  • Toasted bagel, avocado, tomato slices & mayonnaise $8.50+crisp bacon $15.00
  • Warm blueberry & croissant French toast cakes $16.50
    • streaky bacon, maple syrup, cinnamon butter
  • Child portion $16.50
    • fish & chips with ketchup
  • Fried potato wedges with tomato relish & sour cream $9.50
  • Mixed leaf salad, parmesan & basil dressing $7.00
  • Duck liver pate, crostini, fig & balsamic relish $12.20
  • -Bacon $15.50
  • 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
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached free range eggs served on toasted homemade bread with hollandaise sauce. Gluten free bread available
  • -Add Bacon $4.00
  • -Vegetarian (Mushrooms, Tomato And Spinach) $14.50
  • -Cream Cheese And Raspberry Jam $8.00
  • -Additional Toppings each $10.00
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Served with
  • Vegetarian Spicy Bean Curd Chow Mein $12 Medium / $9 Small
  • Roast Chicken and Vegetables $14 Large / $10 Small
  • Spicy Spare Ribs on Rice $12 Large / $10 Small
  • - A - Seafood Curry Soup x 2 $29.00
  • Spicy Mushrooms and Bean Curd $12 Medium / $9 Small
  • - B - Chicken and Vegetable Soup x 2 $36.00
  • Pineapple with Ice Cream $3.50
  • BBQ Pork Cashew Nut Chow Mein $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Sirloin Steak $29.50
    • Served with green beans and a red wine jus
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives $6.00
  • Vegeballen (4 pieces) $9.50
    • A vegetarian version of our popular bitterballen, made with seasonal vegetables
  • Homemade Beef Burger $19.00
    • Beef patty cooked medium rare served with salad, hand cut chips and onion jam
  • Hummus $7.00
    • Served with crostini
  • Gravad Lax $14.50
    • Cured salmon served with creme fraiche with whole grain mustard and grilled ciabatta
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Served on potato and clam mash with buttered cucumber, shaved fennel and a beurre blanc
  • Vegetable Risotto $19.50
    • Risotto with asparagus and shaved parmesan cheese
  • served all day
  • 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
  • -2 loaves $13.00
  • Custom Grill
    • Your choice: beef, lamb, chicken or prawns in a Soy & Teriyaki marinade
  • Ice-cream Sundae $7.50
    • Vanilla ice-cream with your choice of sauce: French chocolate, caramel, strawberry or Passionfruit. Topped with whipped cream and wafers
  • Pork Belly & Crackle $28.50
    • Braised in pear cider til tender and served on a bed of roast kumara cubes and bacon with sesame broccoli and a pear & apple sauce
  • Breads & Dips $12.00
    • An assortment of toasted breads served with hummus, olive oil & balsamic, and house made tomato pesto
  • Lamb Backstrap $22.00
    • Top quality South-Otago Lamb, juicy and always tender
  • spinach $3
  • free range bacon $5
  • house seed toast (g.f.) (d.f.) (vegan) $3
  • Roasted field mushrooms, basil pesto and balsamic reduction on house seed toast (g.f.) $14
  • Eggs benedict served on ciabatta with spinach and field mushroom $15.5
  • house smoked salmon $17
  • Grain free muesli w coconut yoghurt, banana and almond milk (g.f.) (d.f.) (vegan) (paleo) $10.5
  • free range bacon $5
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