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

  • Inari Sushi 2 pcs $4.00
    • sweet tofu pockets filled with sushi rice
  • mixed $8.30
    • prawn fish and vegetables
  • Salted Salmon wrapped in Nori $6.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $7.90
    • capsicum carrot and cucumber
  • Crispy Chicken $7.90
    • lettuce and mayo
  • Sirloin Steak $15.50
  • Ebi prawn $7.50
  • Kakiage thinly cut vegetables $7.00
  • Big Bacon Classic $9.20
    • Premium juicy fresh beef, manuka smoked bacon on a toasted premium bun. It’s a classic.
  • Bacon & Cheese Potato $6.20
    • Warm up to the distinctive taste of rich, creamy cheese and manuka smoked bacon on our delicious oven-baked potato. It’s the just-right choice for lunch, dinner or late-night snack.
  • Crispy Chicken Nuggets
    • Premium whole chicken breast lovingly coated in a crispy crumb, with your choice of BBQ or sweet and sour sauce.
  • Chili Chips and Cheese $6.10
    • A bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Wendy’s famous meaty chili and a creamy cheese sauce
  • Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • 5pcs $9.30
  • Sour Cream & Chives Potato $3.60
    • Slow-baked in an oven, not zapped in a microwave. Need we say more? Our Sour Cream and Chives Baked Potato is perfect by itself or paired with a burger. Great taste. Great value.
  • J $1.50
  • Chicken Sweet Corn Soup $4.00
  • Half crispy chicken $12.00
  • Chicken $12.50
  • King Prawn $14.00
  • On thin egg noodle,thick fresh egg noodle , or rice noodle N/A
  • Chicken $9.50
  • Plain $7.50
  • Deep Fried Dumpling (12) $6.50
  • Chicken Katsu $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Beef Fried Rice $12.50
  • Beef Curry $12.50
  • Koroage $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Plain udon $9.00
  • Chicken Curry $12.50
  • Teriyaki salmon $17.00
  • Pork Yoki Udon $12.00
  • Spinach, Sourdough, Chili jam, Hashbrown $3
  • Angus BeefBurger (G.F.O) $17
    • with Beetroot Relish, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Aioli & Hummus
  • Tempeh Stack (V., G.F.) $19
    • Philippine Adobo Marinade served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach, Beans, Roast Tomato & Aioli
  • Add Eggs $4
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Soup of the Day (V, G.F.O) $10
    • served piping hot with Fresh Sourdough
  • Everything made onsite
  • Garlic Bread (V., G.F.O) $8
    • served with Hummus
  • Spelt bakery breads + dips $12.00
  • Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordalia, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
  • Chicken + streaky bacon on olive polenta , spinach + tomato pesto $ 34.00
  • Copper rhubarb brulee $12.00
  • Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordaila, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
  • Veal pate with beetroot relish + hot toasts $16.00
  • Harbour fish of the day... $33.00
  • Hoisin pork belly on kumara fondant with scallion salsa $ 34.00
  • Bangers n’ Mash $17.00
    • New Zealand pork sausages with potato mash and rosemary & apple gravy
  • LAMB SHANKS $25.00
    • Slow cooked New Zealand lamb shanks on a bed of creamy kumara mash, and a lashing of gravy.
  • Omelette $15.00
    • Spinach, mushroom, tomato and cheese or Bacon, onion, tomato and cheese.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with tomato, brie cheese, toasted cashews, crispy noodles and honey mustard dressing, on a bed of greens.
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.00
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
    • Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread, stacked with perfectly poached fresh eggs, with creamy hollandaise sauce and your choice of Spinach and Smoked Salmon or Steaky Bacon.
  • PASTA $24.99
    • Chef's choice of fresh ingredients.
  • MUSSELS $25.00
    • New Zealand Mussels prepared in a creamy white wine garlic lemon and coriander sauce with garlic bread to mop up all the goodness.
  • Organic Vegetable Hash $16
    • with 2 free-range eggs and bacon on toast
  • Muesli $10
    • toasted with seeds and honey, topped with poached winter fruits and serve with apple juice, soy er almond milk.
  • Cakes and Slices $5.5/$6.5
    • Please check our cabinet or ask our staff for today's treats
  • Moroccan Chicken $16
    • with 3 organic salads
  • Artisan Fruit Toast $7.5
    • with bananas, marmalade and organic cafe made jam
  • Made to order sandwiches
  • French Toasted Sandwich $16
    • with banana, pecans, bacon and maple sauce
  • Ham $7.9
    • with mustard and organic salad
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • tender morsels of boneless chicken, smoked over charcoal, then finished in a classical rich tomato, onion sauce
  • Peshawari Naan $5.00
    • naan bread with generous stuffing of almonds, sultanas, and desiccated coconut
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • naan bread with a stuffing of lightly spiced lamb mince
  • Malai Kofta $13.00
    • cottage cheese and potato dumplings pan fried till golden brown then simmered in a creamy mild cashew nut based sauce
  • Lamb Seekh Kebabs (5 Pcs) $14.00
    • fine lamb mince kebabs
  • Paneer Butter Masala $13.00
    • homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy rich and mild tomato based sauce
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • tender morsels of boneless chicken, smoked over charcoal, then finished in a classical rich tomato, onion sauce
  • Saagwala $14.00
    • a spinach based creamy sauce tempered with mild spices
  • Special Dish of the Week (GF) $ 15.80
  • Meat
  • ORGANIC SALAD DISHES
  • A bowl of rice $ 3.00
  • Rosemary Lamb Chop $ 17.80
  • Summer Noodle(Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
  • Option 1
    • Served with rice or noodles and two side dishes
  • Prawn Special Dish(GF) $ 17.80
  • PAVA PATTIES
    • served with chilli yoghurt
  • WARM COCONUT LOAF $9.50
    • with lemon curd + whipped cream
  • KIDS MENU AVAILABLE
  • CHUNKY FRIES $4.50/$7.50
    • served with aioli+ ketchup(small/large)
  • ROCKET
    • fennel salad
  • BACON CHEESE BURGER $14.50
    • chunky beef patty, bacon, cheese, mayo, lettuce, ketchup+ dill pickle
  • THAI CHICKEN SALAD $16.50
    • coconut poached chicken, cashews mango, crispy shallots + greens
  • EGGS YOUR STYLE $9.00
    • free range eggs with toasted ciabatta, choice of chilli fried, poached, scrambled or fried
  • Roast Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Duck Liver Pate $16.00
    • Duck livers sauteed with brandy & whisky served with mini highland loaf & red onion jam
  • Smoked Duck Salad $22.00
    • Roast walnuts, blue cheese & fresh orange vinaigrette
  • Steamed Fruit Pudding $13.00
    • Served with whisky custard & butterscotch
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Served on sage & chive mash with caramelized apple, cherry tomatoes, rocket & whisky cream sauce
  • Pan Seared Salmon $36.00
    • Complimented by green pea & dill risotto garnished with preserved lemon
  • Black Forest Mousse $13.00
    • Chocolate mousse with berry compote & biscuit crumble
  • Cullen Skink $16.00
    • Traditional smoked fish, potato & herb chowder
  • 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)
  • Side of Seasonal vegetables, sage roasted potatoes or house salad $6.00
  • BoNed Eggs and ‘soldiers’ $12.50
    • Eggs boiled to your liking served with buttered toast
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • Served on English Muffins, and topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. your choice of the following.• Sautéed mushroom & spinach• Smoked salmon • Crispy bacon & tomato
  • Chef's soup of the Day (G) $9.00
    • Served with warm bread & butter
  • Roasted Capsicum, Mushroom & spinach Filo tart V $19.00
    • topped with creamy brie and served with provencal baby potatoes and house salad
  • Mature Cheddar, Onion marmalade & crostini
  • Chef's cherry Bomb Cheesecake $10.00
    • Delicious home baked cheesecake topped with banging' cherry & vanilla compote. Served with whipped cream
  • Chicken Tenders $8.5
    • Chicken Tenders wedges served with tasty BBQ sauce.
  • Little Italy $29.5
    • Chopped spinach, sliced tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, topped with red onion and feta cheese.
  • Vegetable Delights $7.5
    • Bite sized filo wraps filled with veges and a hint of peanut! Served with sweet thai chilli sauce. 12 filo wraps per serve.
  • Thai Chicken(Small/Medium/Large) $11.5/$17/ $28.5
    • Chicken with Thai sweet chilli sauce, freshly diced capsicum and onions.
  • Spags Chips $8.5
    • Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
  • Kumara Chips $8
    • Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet thai chilli sauce.
  • Porto Fino(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • Bacon, sliced mushrooms and prawns. Where the surf meets the turf.
  • Spags Special (Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/$29
    • Our all time favourite! Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms. World Famous!
  • 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
  • Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $6.00
  • Two Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Fish of the Day P.O.A
    • Please ask our wait staff for today’s fish special
  • Venison Pie $19.50
    • Venison braised in Red Wine and covered in pastry. Served with salad and garlic mash
  • Prime Sirloin Steak $28.50
    • 220g Steak cooked to your liking, served with a green salad and either fries or mash with your choice of Peppercorn Sauce, Mushroom Sauce or Garlic Butter
  • Steamed or Roast Veg $5.00
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