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

  • -Large $16.00
  • -Large $12.50
  • Toasted french bread with ....
  • Ham steak (GF) $16.00
    • Juicy ham steak topped with grilled pineapple. Served with chips & salad
  • -Large $21.00
  • -Large $16.50
  • Doorstep toasted sandwich(V ) $7.50
    • With your choice of two fillings
  • -Large $20.00
  • Pumpkin salad** $15.5
    • w spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
  • Pumpkin salad** $15.50
    • W spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
  • Eggs benedict** $17.5 / $18.5
    • 2 free range poached eggs w spinach, english muffin & hollandise sauce w bacon / salmon
  • Portobello mushrooms $17
    • w spinach, tomato, poached egg on grilled ciabatta w feta & garlic spread
  • Karaage chicken** $17.50
    • Soy, ginger & garlic marinated fried chicken pieces w rice & fresh salad
  • * Gluten Free ** Can be made Gluten Free. Add $1 for Gluten Free Bread
  • Filo parcel** $18
    • Chicken, pesto, spinach & pine nut filling w fresh salad
  • Toasted flatbreads** $12
    • w marinated olives, tzatziki & hummus
  • Satay Beef Don $15.00
    • beef with satay peanut sauce
  • - 4 Pieces $6.00
  • Edamame $6.00
    • steamed japanese green beans.
  • Tonkatsu $15.00
    • deep fried, breadcrumbed pork cutlet with the chef's sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $15.50
    • Crispy, deep fried chicken served with dipping sauce
  • Vegetable
  • Extra King Prawn Tempura (1 Pc) $3.50
  • Meals served on rice
  • Roast Pork with crackle $40/Kg
  • Roast Pork $10.90
  • Whole Soya SauceChicken $20.00
  • Beef black bean sauce $10.90
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.60
  • Cantonese style beef $12.90
  • Beef black pepper sauce $10.90
  • Combination Meat $13.50
  • Chorizo chilli dog $12.00
    • with smokey onions and chipotle
  • BBQ achiote prawns $12.00
    • with red chimichurri
  • Chipotle chicken $12.00
    • with black bean and corn salsa
  • Chicken chipotle $14.00
  • Guacamole $7.00
    • with corn chips
  • Mexican curly fries(GF,V) $9.00
    • with cream salsa
  • Patatas de maiz(GF,V) $9.00
    • with burnt onion cream
  • Achiote shrimp $6.00
    • with cucumber & tomato salsa
  • Plain Rice Rolls
  • BBQ Pork Rice Rolls
  • Deep Fried Squid
  • Seaweed Pork Sew Mai
  • Black Pepper Pig Stomach
  • Chao Zhou Pork Dumpling
  • Chicken or Beef Congee
  • Sweet Red Beans Machi
  • Poached chicken and green bean salad $19.80
    • with red cabbage, edamame beans, radish, basil, hazelnut and a lemon vinaigrette
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • with peach & rhubarb compote, marscapone and maple syrup
  • Steak open sandwich $22.90
    • chermoula ribeye steak, dukkah roasted tomatoes, salad greens and crumbed feta on grilled focaccia
  • Blackball black pudding $4.00
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.80
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - smoked salmon
  • Hot smoked salmon $6.00
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00
    • add chicken/ hot smoked salmon
  • Fried potatoes $3.00
  • Eggs As You Like $9.00
    • Free Range eggs served on toasted homemade bread, poached, scrambled, or fried
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Served with
  • -Bacon $15.50
  • Served 9am to 2pm
  • -Additional Toppings each $10.00
  • -Salmon $16.50
  • 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
  • -Vegetarian (Mushrooms, Tomato And Spinach) $14.50
  • Chocolate Choc $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, choc crinkles, ferrero rocher & choc drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Pork Belly Steamed Buns & Slaw $18.00
    • Tender pork belly with in-house sweet dark sauce chinese steamed buns with pickled cucumbers small side of fries & slaw
  • Fruity Fruits $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, fresh fruit salad lemon and passionfruit drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Straight Cut Fries $6.00
  • Caramelised Banana & Bacon Waffle $16.00
    • Belgian waffle (or toasted ciabatta) crispy bacon & caramelised banana serve with maple syrup
  • Omelette with Ciabatta (or GF Bread)(V) $16.00
    • Bacon, ham & cheese or spinach, mushrooms & cheese
  • - Mixed berry compote
  • Green Curry Prawns on Jasmine Rice (DF) $18.00
  • Chicken Tenders
    • Golden fried chicken tenders with chips and sweet chilli
  • 1/2 Doz: $7.50
  • Beef Wrap (Shawarma) $14.50
    • Pre-marinated grilled Beef with Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Wrapped in Homemade Bread and Tahini paste sauce
  • Flamed Homemade Chicken Burger 180g $14.90
    • Char-grilled, Flamed Chicken burger with Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese and Aioli sauce in a sesame bun
  • 4 pc: $13.50
  • Beef Steak Sandwich $16.00
    • Char-grilled a tender Beef Steak with Onion, Mushroom, Cheese and BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 Doz: $7.50
  • Beef Salad $12.00
    • Pre-marinated beef on top of fresh seasonal salad and onion
  • Spinach, Feta & Pinenut Filo (V) $18.00
    • Golden & crispy, accompanied by basil pesto, greek yoghurt and salad
  • Chefs Special Cheesecake $10.00
    • Served with whipped cream or natural yoghurt, ask for today's flavour
  • Rosemary Scented Salmon $30.00
    • Cooked medium and served on a pea & chorizo risotto with baby carrots and a creamy dill and mustard dressing
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips (GF) $16.00
    • Porterhouse minute steak, fried eggs and grilled tomato with chunky Terrace fries
  • served all day
  • -2 loaves $13.00
  • 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
  • Garlic Bread
  • Braised New Zealand Lamb with Lemon, Mint & Tomato $25.00
    • Moroccan inspired slow-cooked lamb served with tabbouleh marinated olives & flat bread
  • Roasted Capsicum, Mushroom & spinach Filo tart V $19.00
    • topped with creamy brie and served with provencal baby potatoes and house salad
  • Chicken Stuffed with Macadamia, Cranberry & Brie $25.00
    • Served with sautéed green beans, jasmine rice & red onion marmalade
  • Victoria Lemon Pot $10.00
    • our own zesty lemon cream posset served with a choice of toppings, Ginger compote & sorbet/Blueberry & lemon Curd/Summer Berry Fruits
  • Green Lipped New Zealand Mussels reg$13.00/larg$20.00
    • with pancetta, garlic & white wine served with lemon and chunky bread & butter
  • Blue vein peach chutney & crostini
  • Express Breakfast $12.00
    • A selection of Simply Squeezed Juices wholemeal or white toast with preserves & spreads Freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
  • Pan-Fried Blue Cod Fillet $27.00
    • Served with home-cured pancetta and chive potato cake & lemon & tarragon cream sauce
  • Pepperoni(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato.
  • Three Cheeses and Spinach(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/ $29.5
    • Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach and roasted garlic.
  • Chicken Tenders $8.5
    • Chicken Tenders wedges served with tasty BBQ sauce.
  • Seafood(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
    • Seafood marinara mix including mussels, shrimps, squid and clams. Topped off with seafood sauce.
  • Thai Chicken(Small/Medium/Large) $11.5/$17/ $28.5
    • Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions.
  • 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.
  • Roast Pork $29.5
    • Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce.
  • Chilli Pesto Bread $13.5
    • Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • $21.00 (Main)
  • Sauteed Mushrooms $5.00
  • $26.5 (2 Shanks)
  • 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
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $6.00
  • $22.50 (Main)
  • Gourmet Lamb or Chicken Burger $18.50
    • Your choice of either a Homemade Lamb and Mint Pattie or a Crispy Battered Chicken Pattie with Bacon, Tomato, Cheese, Salad Greens and Aioli. Served with Fries and Tomato Sauce
  • $22.00 (1 Shank)
  • C3 Chiang Mai Pork Curry (GF) $25.00
    • braised pork ribs, pork belly and potatoes in northern thai
  • Greens Stir Fried With Garlic $15.00
  • S13 Soft Shell Crab Stir Fry With Yellow Curry Paste $23.00
    • crispy soft shell crab, stir fried in yellow curry paste
  • Chicken Green Curry
  • Y3 Crispy Pork Belly Salad (GF) $22.00
    • with spicy ginger garlic dressing
  • LE VIET BOUQUET (Per Person) $50
  • C6 Prawn And Coconut Laksa Bowl (GF) $28.00
    • Buddha stix’s prawn laksa with sambal chilli paste, coconut cream, tofu, bean sprout and rice stick noodle
  • Affogato $8.00
    • with asian drip coffee
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