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

  • Combination $19.00
    • Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3) $7.50
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
  • Sweet and Sour $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn or Battered Fish
  • Pad Thai $17.50 / $18.00 / $19.00
    • White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Fried Pork Balls (6) $7.50
    • Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
  • Side of Stir Fry Vegetables $9.90
  • Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / 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
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • Thick, chunky, and creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta & butter
  • Tui Beef Hot Pot $12.00
    • Rich winter style pot casserole with tender beef braised in Tui Dark and fresh herbs, topped with a crisp pastry lid & toasted ciabatta
  • All Day Breakfast $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, hash browns, free range eggs, lamb sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and ciabatta
  • Nachos $15.00
    • Your choice of beef or vegetarian nachos, with crisp corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, and sour cream
  • Blue Cod $20.00
    • Beer battered Blue Cod fillets served with fresh salad, chunky steak fries, tartare sauce & lemon
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • Stacked with streaky bacon and tomato relish, served with a fresh salad
  • Soup of the Day $8.00
    • Today's flavours served with ciabatta & butter
  • Open Sandwiches $18.00
    • Your choice of either Char-grilled Sirloin Steak, Cajun Chicken breast, or BLT. All served on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, aioli, and a side of chunky steak fries.
  • Meals served on rice
  • Sukiyaki Seafood $18.00
    • stir fried udon with assorted seafood and sukiyaki sauce
  • Sukiyaki Vegetables $12.00
    • stir fried udon with vegetables and sukiyaki sauce
  • Chicken Katsu Don $13.50
    • deep fried, breadcrumbed pork cutlet with onion and egg
  • Squid Tempura $7.50
    • 5 Squid Slices
  • Teppan Tofu and Vegetables $17.00
    • Deep fried tofu and stir fried vegetables with teriyaki sauce.
  • Prawn Tempura Roll.
  • -12 Pieces $21.00
  • Mongolian Beef $11.50
    • Thin rice noodles with beef and fresh vegetables in a Mongolian sauce
  • Sambal Fried Rice $11.50
    • Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, bean sprouts, onion, carrots, and peas in sambal sauce
  • Satay Chicken $11.70
    • Thick egg noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in satay sauce
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
    • Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed fried rice and vegetables
  • Chilli Beef $11.50
    • Thin egg noodles with beef, fresh vegetables in chili sauce
  • Tom Yum (Thai Hot and Sour) $10.50
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in the soup
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodle $9.90
    • Thin egg noodles with fresh vegetables in dark soy sauce
  • Seafood Combination Noodle Soup $13.50
    • Thin egg noodles with prawns, fish ball, salad mix and fresh vegetables served in a soup
  • -seasonal roast vegetables with garden salad, pumpkin seed and topped with vege crips & our homemade dressing $13.00
  • Shrimp shrimp cocktail $8.50
  • Works burger $16.00
    • Choose either beef or chicken-comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, egg & fries
  • Seafood platter $17.00
    • Crabstick, crumbed scallop, crumbed mussel, squid rings, fish bits and fries
  • Fish S $12 / L $16
    • Sole fillet either battered or baked with fries and garden salad
  • Ham steak $18.00
    • With pineapple, garden salad and fries
  • -large $8.00
  • Toasted sandwich & fries $8.50
    • 2x fillings-cheese, onion, pineapple, tomato, ham, mushroom
  • Meatlovers
    • New York spicy sausage, smoked chicken, ham, pepperoni.
  • Large (12 Slices) $35.00
  • Boysenberry Scream $10.50
    • Served in a sundae glass with vanilla ice cream, boysenberries, chocolate sauce – ahh!
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Manhattan
    • Smoked chicken, apricots, cream cheese, rosemary.
  • Frangelico Affogato $10.50
    • Vanilla ice cream, Frangelico liqueur and espresso coffee.
  • Banoffi Sundae $10.50
    • Layers of liqueur-soaked chocolate biscuits, caramel, bananas, ice cream – topped with cream and chocolate flakes.
  • Mississippi Mud Cake $10.50
    • Served with a hot caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream.
  • * Prawns $18.90
  • * Chicken, pork or beef $15.90
  • * Chicken, pork or beef $15.90
  • * Mixed seafood $19.90
    • (scallops, squid, mussels and prawns)
  • TY1 Prawns Tom Yum (f) (GF) $14.50
  • * Prawns $18.90
  • ●N1 Pad Thai (f) (GF)
    • Thailand’s most popular stir-fried rice noodles with egg,vegetables, fresh bean sprouts and ground peanuts in a sweet tamarind sauce with your choice of *
  • * Prawns $18.90
  • 8 Quattro Formaggi -V $22.00
    • Mozzarella, brie, blue vein cheese, spinach, red peppers, parmesan
  • 2 Putanesca $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 Mamma Mia $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, Havoc Pork ham, basil, mozzarella, brie
  • 11 Pear & Blue cheese -V $20.00
    • Mozzarella, parmesan, pears, blue vein cheese
  • Red - crushed tomato, garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil $9.00
  • 10 Vegetarian -V $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, mushroom, spinach
  • 7 Quattro Stagioni $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, artichokes, mushrooms
  • 3 Pesto & Pine nuts -V $20.00
    • Homemade pesto, onion, garlic, pine nuts
  • BLT $16.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and BBQ sauce served on focaccia bread with fries and aioli
  • Chilli Prawns $12.00
    • Prawn cutlets sautéed in a chilli coconut sauce served with a petit salad and lemon wedge
  • Garlic Bread (V) $10.00
    • Freshly baked loaf for two with whipped garlic herb butter
  • Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
    • Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Karaage Chicken $12.50
    • Crispy chicken served with a petit salad and sweet chilli aioli
  • Open Steak $21.00
    • 150g Rib Eye, beer battered onion rings, roasted pepper, lettuce, chilli lime jam and parmesan cheese served on focaccia with fries and aioli
  • Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $12.50
    • Traditional shrimp cocktail bound together with Thousand Island dressing served over shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
    • Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
  • Tarts, flans, etc $5.80
  • Corn and bacon chowder $9.00
  • Toasted rolls, cheese, corn, savoury mince $2.50
  • Means on menu board
  • -1/2 meal $10.80
  • Hot fish sandwich $8.00
  • Wedges with sour cream $6.40
  • -sweet chilli sauce extra $1.50
  • Chef's soup of the Day (G) $9.00
    • Served with warm bread & butter
  • Blue vein peach chutney & crostini
  • 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)
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Our own recipe waffles prepared fresh to order, topped with your choice of the following;• Crispy bacon, grilled banana & maple syrup• Fresh fruits, maple syrup & cream• Smoked salmon & cream cheese• Sautéed mushroom & spinach• Shaved ham & cheddar
  • ‘Speight's' Beer Battered Blue Cod $27.00
    • Served with home cut chips, fresh salad & zesty tartar sauce
  • Three Egg Omelette $16.50
    • Made with any or all of the Following, Ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion
  • Prime Sirloin Steak G $28.50
    • Cooked to your liking, with home cut chips, house salad & either garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Braised New Zealand Lamb with Lemon, Mint & Tomato $25.00
    • Moroccan inspired slow-cooked lamb served with tabbouleh marinated olives & flat bread
  • -With ham $17.50
  • Eggs on Toast $12.00
    • Poached or fried
  • Asparagus & Corn Fritter $18.00
    • fresh asparagus, sweet corn, chives & cheddar fritter served with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Spinach, Feta & Tomato Omelette $17.50
    • Three egg omelette with spinach leaves, crumbled feta & chopped tomatoes
  • Fiordland Venison (GF) $32.50
    • Southern venison cooked medium rare and served with wilted spinach, white bean puree and a blackberry jus.
  • -Add homemade hash browns $3.00
  • Coast to Coast (GF)(DF) $28.50
    • Otago blue cod fillets, either crumbed & pan fried or battered, served with straight cut fries.
  • Breads & Spreads $14.50
  • Shoestring Fries $7.50
    • Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
  • roasted Mushrooms, grilled vine tomato OR house-made hasbrowns $4.50
  • ADD
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit $12.00
    • Honey roasted macadamias, citrus youghurt & gusto apple syrup
  • Soup Of The Day $13.00
    • Served with house made sour dough
  • Oat Porridge $11.00
    • Toffee pears, brown sugar, pecans & runny cream
  • Toasted House-made 5 Seed Rye Sour Dough $13.50, $8.50
  • 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
  • Stuffed capsicum $13.00
    • packed with cashews, herbs, leek and tomato and grilled with a smoked applewood cheddar cheese and topped with capsicum relish
  • Angus sirloin $29.50
    • 300g angus pure beef sirloin served with a gourmet potatoes, coleslaw, topped with a fried egg and angus sauce of the day
  • Antipasto $16.50
    • a selection of olives, feta, sundried tomatoes, breads, angus beef, prosciutto and spreads
  • Chocolate tart $12.00
    • chocolate tart serve with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
  • Fried egg $2.00
  • Sticky date pudding $12.00
    • warm sticky date pudding served with a butterscotch sauce, brandy snap gourmet ice cream, fresh fruit and cream
  • Mashed potato $3.50
  • $22.00 (1 Shank)
  • $21.00 (Main)
  • Steamed Rice $5.00
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • Fries & Tomato Sauce $5.00
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $6.00
  • Veg Tomato Stir Fry $18.50
    • Seasonal Vegetables Stir Fry bound in a tomato concasse topped with baked pumpkin, flat mushroom and asparagus
  • 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
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