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

  • - Ashby's Streaky Bacon + $7.00
  • Manuka hot smoked salmon, cos lettuce, peas, hollandaise $19.00
  • No.7 Balmac Kitchen Platter $27.00 / $42.00 / $68.00
  • Greek style slow-braised boned Cardrona lamb shank, spiced eggplant, green olive, anchovy & halzelnut tapenade $37.00
  • - Hereford Dry Aged Scotch 300gms $39.00
  • Mussel-clam fritters, citrus slaw, mayo $18.00
  • Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Granola, strained yoghurt, stewed & roasted fruit $14.00
  • Braised eggplant, tofu, mushrooms, garlic, chives + shallots $21.50
  • Bang bang chicken bowl $25.00
    • Korean fried chicken, broccoli, green beans, lettuce, sesame + peanut dressing, chili jam on steamed rice
  • Smoked maple Oraking salmon tacos $15.00
    • w- red cabbage, peanut slaw, micro herb (3)
  • Pan seared Oraking salmon $31.50
    • congee, prawns, pickled shiitake, edamame beans, nori butter, miso caramel
  • Seafood laksa $27.50
    • prawns, fish + squid, mild coconut broth, egg noodles, green lipped mussels, bean sprouts + coriander
  • Szechuan tuna, cabbage slaw, truffle mayo N/A
  • Asian ‘slaw w- peanuts, coriander + lime vinaigrette dressing, crispy rice noodle $8.50
  • 12 hour braised beef brisket $34.00
    • w- duck-fat roasted jersey bennes, caramelised shallots, soy-ginger glaze + coriander chimichurri
  • Seafood platter $17.50
    • A mix of battered fish bites, squid rings, scallop, prawn cutlets and crabstick. Served with chips & salad
  • Apple & rhubarb crumble $7.50
    • Homemade, served warm with cream & ice cream
  • -Small $12.00
  • Cheese & bacon $7.50
  • Toasted french bread with ....
  • Ribeye steak (GF) $24.50
    • Cooked to your liking, topped with garlic butter, gravy, peppercorn jus or mushroom sauce. Served with chips & salad
  • Vegetarian lasagne $16.50
    • Topped with tomato salsa and grilled with cheese.Served with chips & salad
  • Salad of the day (seasonal option) (GF) (V)
    • Please see the blackboard for today's special
  • Spring Rolls (4) $6.00
    • Tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
  • 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 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
  • Roti and Peanut Sauce $6.50
  • Chilli and Fresh Basil $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Spicy Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Roti $3.50
  • Black Pepper Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Kensi Burgers $16.50
    • Your choice of 180g beef patty OR cajun chicken breast with tomato, lettuce, cheese, homemade onion rings, and bacon - with chunky steak fries & aioli
  • Seafood Chowder $12.00
    • Thick, chunky, and creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta & butter
  • Shrimp Cocktail $14.00
    • Crisp lettuce and juicy shrimps lavished with seafood sauce
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Chilli Garlic Prawns $16.00
    • Pan-fried in garlic butter & tasty chilli sauce (also available hot), served on a crisp salad
  • 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
  • Bacon & eggs** $14
    • 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon & ciabatta bread
  • Toasted flatbreads** $12
    • w marinated olives, tzatziki & hummus
  • Pancakes $16.5
    • berry compote & natural Greek yoghurt
  • Karaage chicken** $17.50
    • Soy, ginger & garlic marinated fried chicken pieces w rice & fresh salad
  • Available from 10:00
  • Breaky Burger** $16.5
    • bacon, hashbrowns, sausage, fried egg, BBQ sauce & hollandise
  • Pumpkin salad** $15.50
    • W spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
  • Salt & pepper squid $15.50
    • W fresh salad & chilli mayo
  • Extra King Prawn Tempura (1 Pc) $3.50
  • -12 Pieces $12.00
  • Tonkatsu $15.00
    • deep fried, breadcrumbed pork cutlet with the chef's sauce
  • Spicy Chicken $15.00
    • grilled chicken with spicy sauce
  • Edamame $6.00
    • steamed japanese green beans.
  • Yakisoba Beef $13.50
    • stir fried egg noodle with bee
  • - 6 Pieces $6.00
  • Tokyo Garden Tuna Platter $20.00
    • 6 pcs. tuna California roll and 4 tuna nigiri
  • Medium (8 Slices) $25.00
  • Garlic bread, wedges, pizza, salad and dessert. $32.00
  • Chilli Garlic Prawns $19.50
    • Seared prawns with chilli and garlic in a creamy sauce, served with spaghetti.
  • Chicken Salad $16.00 Lge / $12.50 Sm
    • Lettuce, smoked chicken, brie cheese, cashew nuts, tomatoes and mango.
  • Fungi
    • Mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms.
  • Garlic Bread $7.50
    • New York recipe. A quick way to start your meal.
  • 48th Street
    • Garlic, oregano, mushrooms, cream cheese, bacon and sundried tomatoes.
  • Venison
    • Venison, cranberry sauce, mint sauce.
  • Falafel Iskender $14.50
    • sliced doner meat or vegetarian items served on a bed of rice with hummus, tabouleh, jacik, beetroot dip, mixed salad, mild chilli, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread
  • Falafel Pita $11.50
    • Inside pita pocket with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Adana Burger $17.00
    • traditional grill adana skewers (lamb mince), tomato, halloumi cheese in burger bun served with fries, salad, garlic, mayo, hummus dip and tomato sauce
  • Rice Milk Pudding $8.00
    • white delicious Turkish pudding end darkly glazed on top as it baked in the oven served cold with scoop of ice cream
  • Red Pesto Bread $7.00
    • sundry tomato, herbs, walnut and tomato paste
  • Vegetable Iskender $15.50
    • zucchini and carrot fritters - sliced doner meat or vegetarian items served on a bed of rice with hummus, tabouleh, jacik, beetroot dip, mixed salad, mild chilli, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread
  • Adana Shish $19.00
    • grilled marinated adana skewers (lamb mince) served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, homemade hot tomato sauce and Turkish bread
  • Grilled Chicken Iskender $19.00
    • sliced doner meat or vegetarian items served on a bed of rice with hummus, tabouleh, jacik, beetroot dip, mixed salad, mild chilli, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • Traditional salad of bacon, cos lettuce and parmesan, served with a caesar dressing, topped with a soft egg, (chicken optional extra)
  • PATATA DOLCE
    • Kumara, spinach, cream cheese and walnuts
  • POLLO
    • Roast chicken, chorizo and mozzarella with BBQ sauce topped with fresh basil
  • NORMA (1 person) $12.00
  • GRANDE (2 people) $25.00
  • ONE METRE (4-6 people) $62.00
  • FISH & CHUNKY SPUDS
    • Succulent gurnard in a light batter served with our own chunky spuds, garden salad and homemade tartare
  • AL TANDOORI
    • Tandoori spiced chicken, mozzarella capsicum with minted yoghurt
  • 36. Chicken Fried with Seasonal Vegetables $12.00
  • Satay Chicken Burger + Chips Combo $7.00
  • 30. Crispy Chicken (Whole) $11.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons 6/12pc $6.00/$12.00
  • 33 Satay Kebab with Rice 3pc Ch/Bf $12.00
  • 4pc Chicken Nuggets with Mini Fries $6.00
  • 10. Chicken, Pork, or Beef Fried Rice $10.00
  • 5. Chicken Noodle $9.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, tender shredded chicken pieces and fresh bean sprouts
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Antipasto platter: cured meats, Mediterranean selection, dips & Evansdale cheese w toasted bread(for 2/for 4) $28.00/$42.00
  • Fish of the day POA
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Crinkle cut fries $7.90
    • w tomato sauce & aioli
  • Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
    • w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Corn and bacon chowder $9.00
  • Omelette $10.50
    • Ham cheese, tomato with salad
  • Breakfast $10.50
    • Bacon, eggs, tomato and toast
  • Focaccia bread $1.50
  • all available as takeaways
  • -sweet chilli sauce extra $1.50
  • Toasted rolls, cheese, corn, savoury mince $2.50
  • Chips $5.90
    • Bowl
  • Steak & Pea $1.95
  • Chicken Satay $2.20
  • Potato Top Cottage Pie $1.95
  • Steak & Onion $1.95
  • Sausage, Egg & Onion $10.50 per doz
  • Brandy snaps $30.50 doz
  • Mince $5.50
  • Chocolate Sponge Sheet $25.00
  • Caramelized onions $3.00
  • Stuffed capsicum $13.00
    • packed with cashews, herbs, leek and tomato and grilled with a smoked applewood cheddar cheese and topped with capsicum relish
  • Chocolate tart $12.00
    • chocolate tart serve with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
  • Fish of the day $31.00
    • ask your waiting staff for the fresh market fish of the day
  • Steak fries $5.00
  • Angus's loaf $10.00
    • fresh homemade baked loaf of soft white bread, served with soft garlic butter
  • Antipasto $16.50
    • a selection of olives, feta, sundried tomatoes, breads, angus beef, prosciutto and spreads
  • Buttered mushrooms $3.50
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