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

  • Blue Cod fillet $8.00 each
  • Ribeye Steak (~200g) 20.95
    • Cooked to your liking, topped with either garlic butter, plain, garlic or mushroom gravy, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables $
  • Garlic Bread $9.95
    • Toasted loaf with creamy garlic butter
  • Chicken Enchilada $19.95
    • Chicken pieces infused with ginger, garlic and sweet chilli sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla, baked in the oven, topped with melted cheese, served with a side of sour cream, fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Butter/Garlic Butter $2.00
  • Fish & Chips $20.95
    • Succulent battered blue cod fillets, served with fries, tartare sauce & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Roast Of The Day (check the specials board) $19.95
    • Served with roast meat, roast & steamed vegetables topped with gravy
  • Bacon $3.50
  • Larb Chicken Salad $18.00
    • Minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Roti and Peanut Sauce $6.50
  • Vietnamese Salad $18.50 / $19.50
    • 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 or Pork / Prawn
  • Clay Pot Rice $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.00
    • Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • 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
  • Roti $3.50
  • Seafood Salad $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.00
    • Cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Guri Puffs (4) $6.00
    • Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
  • Bacon 1 Rasher $1.80
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • With bacon on an English muffin, smothered in a rich creamy hollandaise sauce
  • Chicken & Bacon Stack $28.90
    • Generous stack of grilled chicken breast, bacon and roast vegetables served on a seasoned potato mash with a herbed white wine sauce.
  • Famous Grill $27.90
    • Robbie’s famous mixed grill. Stacked with 100 gram ribeye steak, eggs, sausage, bacon, onion rings and fries.
  • Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
    • 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
  • Popcorn Chicken $11.50
    • Bite sized pieces of tender chicken in our own secret recipe of herbs and spices! Served with Aioli and great for sharing
  • Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
  • Please ask us about our Gluten Free and Vegetarian options or any other dietary requests
  • Corn fritter with smoked salmon, passion + fennel bulb $16.00
  • Veal pate with beetroot relish + hot toasts $16.00
  • Copper rhubarb brulee $12.00
  • Chorizo + sweet com risotto with black olive $ 17.00
  • Affogato with strictly espresso + vanilla ice cream $12.00
  • Prime beef au-frites with red wine jus + salsa verde $36.00
  • Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordaila, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
  • Prime beef au-frites with red wine jus + salsa verde $36.00
  • GRILLED HALLOUMI $ 16.00
    • PAN FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE SERVED ON TOASTED CIABATTA W/ CHILLI JAM, ROCKET & AVOCADO
  • 2 CHEESE ROLLS $18.00
  • HOME MADE FULL FLAVOURED SOUPS ALWAYS AVAILABLE $ 12.00
    • 2 CHEESE ROLLS
  • FRENCH TOAST $ 18.00
    • WITH BACON, BANANA AND MAPLE SYRUP
  • ADD AVOCADO (1/2) $4.00
  • GLUTEN FREE $ 3.00
    • BREAKFASTS CONTAINING BREAD CAN BE MADE WITH GLUTEN FREE BREAD
  • Marmite & swiss cheese $7.00
  • BACON BUTTIE $ 16.00
    • IN CIABATTA, LOADED W/ FREE RANGE BACON AND YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE
  • -L $ 10.00
  • Stir- Fried Diced Fillet Of Beef $14.00
  • Spicy Beef Salad $8.00
  • -M $8.00
  • ●Vermicelli served with salad & special sauce
  • Grilled Marinated Chicken with Frvs Spices $ 12.00
  • -L $9.00
  • -M $8.00
  • Basil Pesto $2.00
  • Cream Cheese $2.00
  • side of Slaw $3.00
  • Vege Bagel $9.50
    • Basil pesto, Sweet Fresh Beetroot Salad, Grilled Haloumi, Mesclun
  • Hash Browns $4.00
  • 5 Spice Fried Chicken $7.50
    • Boneless Fried Chicken with 5 Spice Salt, served with Sriracha Chilli Mayo
  • Kiki's Poutine $9.50
    • The classic greasy spoon delicacy - Salt 'n' Pepper Fries, topped with Lashings of Gravy & Melted Swiss Cheese
  • Pick your Salt: Sea Salt, Five Spice Chicken, Cajun, Smoked Paprika
  • -Large $23,00
  • Dessert $35.00 per person
  • Chinese Vegetables (seasonal)
  • Shrimp Crackers $4,00
  • -Small $12,00
  • Plain Fried Rice $25.00 per person
  • -Large $23,00
  • -Large $20,00
  • Energy Drinks $5
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Big Brown $13.90
    • This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
  • Squawk Dawg $8.90
    • This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Wonton Soup $10.50
    • 12 Wantons, broccoli and BBQ pork in a special Noodle Hut soup
  • Combination Soup $12.90
    • Thin egg noodles with prawns, chicken, BBQ, pork, beef, served with fresh vegetables in a soup
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.90
    • Fresh mixed vegetables tossed in fried rice
  • Garlic Prawns $15.10
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, shrimps and fresh vegetables simmered in our Noodle Hut favorite garlic sauce
  • Deep Fried King Prawn (each) $1.50
  • Seafood Combination Noodle Soup $13.50
    • Thin egg noodles with prawns, fish ball, salad mix and fresh vegetables served in a soup
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $13.50
    • Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, fish ball, salad mix and fresh vegetables in an Indian style sauce
  • Honey Box $11.90
    • Thin egg noodles cooked with beef, chicken, BBQ, pork and fresh vegetables tossed with our special Honey Box sauce
  • Trio of Ice Creams $10.00
    • served with berry fruits
  • Side of Seasonal vegetables, sage roasted potatoes or house salad $6.00
  • Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta V $10.00
    • with basil olive oil & salad garnish
  • Porridge $12.50
    • Made to order with whole or trim milk and served with raw sugar & cream
  • ‘Speight's' Beer Battered Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served with home cut chips, fresh salad & zesty tartar sauce
  • BoNed Eggs and ‘soldiers’ $12.50
    • Eggs boiled to your liking served with buttered toast
  • Chicken Stuffed with Macadamia, Cranberry & Brie $25.00
    • Served with sautéed green beans, jasmine rice & red onion marmalade
  • Home-Baked Focaccia $8.50
    • with Rosemary, Apricot & Caramelised onion (v) Served with red pepper quinoa & garlic hummus and olive oil & balsamic dips (to share $12.50)
  • Herb Loaf $9.50
    • Home Baked herb loaf topped with rosemary oil & sea salt, served with garlic and chilli butters.
  • Chicken Filo $22.50
    • Chicken, spinach, bacon, cream cheese, brie, walnuts & apricot sauce bound in filo baked until golden, on a cabbage slaw.
  • Avocado Breakfast Toast $18.00
    • Fresh avocado spread over toasted multigrain bread, topped with poached eggs & green salad
  • Toasted Muesli & Fruit $12.00
    • Toasted muesli served with unsweetened yoghurt and seasonal fruit
  • Beef Burger $19.50
    • Homemade ground beef pattie with caramelised onion, tomato, gherkin, bbq sauce & straight cut fries. (vegetarian option-falafel pattie)
  • Thai Beef Salad (DF) $22.50
    • Marinated sirloin seared medium rare on a Thai chilli dressed salad of tomato, mung bean, cucumber, coriander & crispy noodles.(DF)
  • -With ham $17.50
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
  • Lamb shank $25.00/$30.00
    • tender braised lamb shanks served on mashed potato, pea puree and topped with kumara crisps lamb jus (1P/2P)
  • Lamb rump $28.00
    • marinated in dijon mustard served on honey roasted vegetables, spiced baby beetroot topped aubergine puree and lamb jus
  • Mushroom chicken $29.50
    • dijon marinated chicken breast served on gourmet potatoes, grilled chorizo sausage and topped with a mushroom sauce
  • Vegetarian ravioli $25.00
    • roast vegetables and sundried tomato filled ravioli cooked in aherb crea sauce and served with an avocado green salad
  • Steak fries $5.00
  • Double angus $37.00
    • 300g angus pure beef sirloin and an angus beef sausage served with mash potato, caramelised onions, fried egg and a beef jus
  • Sticky date pudding $12.00
    • warm sticky date pudding served with a butterscotch sauce, brandy snap gourmet ice cream, fresh fruit and cream
  • Chicken mousselini $12.00
    • bite sized chicken and herb mousselini with a cranberry salsa and salad greens
  • Dessert Platter $20.00
    • Choose any 3 of the above desserts to share
  • 1/2 Chicken $27.00
    • Marinated in chilli, lime and ginger
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint, chilli and garlic seeds, and oven dried tomatoes
  • Apple Strudel $8.50
    • With maple walnut ice-cream
  • -For 2 $35.00
  • Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry $9.00
    • With rice
  • Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) $9.00
    • With tomato and horseradish sauce
  • Vegetarian Sandwich
    • Changes daily, please ask your friendly wait staff
  • house smoked salmon $17
  • Local free range poached or scrambled eggs on ciabatta toast $10.5
  • Grilled haloumi, spinach and free range poached eggs on ciabatta w house beetroot chutney $18
  • add haloumi $3
  • Ciabatta, bagel or fruit toast w preserves and butter $6.5
  • field mushrooms $4
  • Roasted field mushrooms, basil pesto and balsamic reduction on house seed toast (g.f.) $14
  • Toasted muesli w rhubarb compote and natural yoghurt $9
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