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

  • SNACKS & STARTERS
  • DEL SOL BURITTOS
  • El pollo chicken $27.00
  • Grilled corn caponata $20.00
  • TOSTADAS
  • Chicken chipotle $14.00
  • Grilled angus beef $13.00
  • SOFT SHELL TACOS
  • Chicken Burger (G.F.O) $17
    • marinated in Smoky BBQ flavours with Pineapple, Dressed Red Slaw, Aioli & Hummus
  • Organic Lamb Salad (G.F.) $19
    • marinated in Moroccan spices, with Tabouli, Cherry Tomatoes, Salad & Caramelised Red Onion Dressing
  • Big Veggie Breakfast $19
    • Mushrooms, Hash Brown, Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Beans, Sourdough & Cashew Sour Cream (V., G.F.o)
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Fries $5
  • Falafel Burger (V., G.F.O) $17
    • Spicy Chickpea Patty with Dressed Red Slaw, Chimichurri & Chili Jam
  • The Dog’s Breakfast $24
    • Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
  • Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast $16
    • with Poached, Pear, & Maple Syrup
  • Chicken filo $20.00
    • Cream cheese, chicken, bacon, spinach filo with fries, garden salad and plum sauce
  • Daily special $10.00
    • Ask your watress
  • Shrimp shrimp cocktail $8.50
  • Homemade apple shortcake $8.00
    • With cream and ice cream
  • -warm chicken & bacon on a garden salad topped with our homemade dressing & crunchy noodles $17.00
  • -seasonal roast vegetables with garden salad, pumpkin seed and topped with vege crips & our homemade dressing $13.00
  • Salads
  • Works burger $16.00
    • Choose either beef or chicken-comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, egg & fries
  • Salt & pepper squid, chicken yakitori, beef skewers, sticky bbq chicken shanks, smoked fish cakes, kranky, hoprocker battered fish bites, onion rings, green lipped mussels, char sui pork belly, devils on horseback, artisan breads, local cheeses $49.90
  • Chicken, panko crumbed w slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli $16.90
  • 300g Harissa lamb rump, cauliflower puree, crispy chickpeas $31.90
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • Seafood chowder w prawns, squid, mussels, sole, scallops, toasted ciabatta $19.90
  • Salt and pepper squid salad w mango, crispy noodles, mandarin, coriander, chilli, lemon aioli, caramelised lime $14.90
  • -Add a bun $5.90
  • Smoked fish cakes w grilled prawns, lime mayo, chilli oil (GF) $22.90
  • Chinese Cabbage Dumplings $6.00
  • Lemon Chicken Fillets $22.00
  • Prawn & Vermicelli in XO Sauce $30.00
  • Stir Fried Venison served with Crispy Crackers $26.00
  • Shredded Pork & Bamboo Shoot with Chilli Bean Sauce $22.00
  • Vegetarian Chow Mien $18.00
  • Pork Mapo Tofu $22.00
  • Prawn Crackers $6.00
  • BK CHICKEN
    • Tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • PERI PERI TENDERCRISP
    • Just like the Original, but with a little flame. Premium chicken fillet, juicy sliced tomatoes, and premium lettuce, topped with our delicious spicy mayo. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
    • Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
  • CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
    • Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!
  • DELUXE HAMBURGER
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce and mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • ANGRY ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, spicy jalapeños, crispy golden onion chips, tomato, lettuce, creamy mayo and a dash of our secret Angry hot sauce all on a lightly corn dusted bun. Take a bite out of the Angry Angus Steakhouse the next time you get hungry.
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • BANQUET FOR FOUR(cost per person $20.00
  • Beef in SZECHUAN Sauce $16.00
  • Roast Pork with Bean Curd in Hot Pot
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $16.00
  • Beef with seasoned vegetables $15.00
  • SZECHUAN Style shredded Pork $17.00
  • Red Chilli Chicken $16.00
  • Huevos rancheros $18.00
    • Served w tortillas(can be df/gf)
  • Skillet breakfasts
    • Choose one
  • -mushrooms, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served with texas toast $18.50
  • Toast or bagel $6.00
    • W american cream cheese, peanut butter, jam or nutella
  • Buttermilk fried chicken $16.00
    • On waffles covered in syrup
  • -bacon, tomato, hash browns & two eggs, served texas toast $20.50
  • for your little big mouth
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with vine tomato, homemade hummus, dukkah and balsamic drizzle
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $10.00
    • seed
  • Grain/ sourdough toast $3.00
  • Seed toast $5.00
  • Spiced Corn and Cauliflower Fritters $15.50
    • with relish and salad greens
  • Hollandaise $2.00
  • Hot smoked salmon $6.00
  • Spanish beans $6.00
  • Tomato, avocado and Vogel's brealfast $12.50
    • Tomato, avocado, rocket, lemon and extra virgin olive oil served with Vogel's toast
  • Egg breakfast $5.00
    • Poached egg on toast
  • Pancake breakfast $5.00
    • Pancake and Maple Syrup
  • Plaza big breakfast $18.50
    • Free range havoc bacon. havoc sausage, free range eggs (poached, scrambled or fried), homemade hash brown, grilled tomato, roasted field mushrooms and toasted Vogel's
  • Pancakes $12.50
    • Buttermilk pancake stack served with fruit compote, maple syrup, cream or yogurt Fruit compote Options: • boysenberry, blackberry, and apple • peach. mango and passion fruit • rhubarb and red berry
  • Toast Breakfast $3.00
    • Marmite toast soldier
  • Muesli and yogurt $7.50
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt, and fruit compote Fruit compote options:. boysenberry, blackberry and apple/peach, mango and passion fruit rhubarb and red berry
  • Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • Free range poached eggs. English muffin, hot smoked salmon or havoc double smoked ham with hollandaise sauce
  • Hottie $9.90
    • This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Wedges $8.5
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Big Bird $14.90
    • This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Soft Drinks $4.5
  • Bacon $2.5
  • Lightly poached flaked salmon $12,5
    • with a mix of rocket, grapefruit & wasabi mayo sandwiched between Asian wonton pastry
  • spring vegetables $7,5
  • Chicken breast saltimbocca filled $30
    • with sage derby cheese & tomato oven baked and duchess potato with a caper berry, Charon butter sauce
  • Mexi jalapeno bread, smashed avocado, tomato suls and sour cream $10
  • Indian Bengal sweet curry chicken $18,5
    • with an aromatic blend of tomato and spices finished with natural yoghurt scented rice, poppadum’s & lemon coconut banana
  • Vegetarian rice bombs $14,5
    • with tomato, cumin cheese & spinach rolled in potato flour and crisp fried with a soy, tomato jus
  • Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
    • with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and poached Hokonui egg
  • Light flaked salmon poached and wrapped in a French crepe $17,9
    • with soft baby leaves, tomato & avocado drizzled with a lime & ginger wine marmalade
  • Lamb Shank Pie $27.00
    • Lamb shank slow braised in red wine, mushrooms, tomatoes & vegetables topped with flakey pastry.
  • Sirloin Steak $29.50
  • Sole Paupiette $23.50
    • Pan fried fillet of sole stuffed with spinach & ricotta, served with gourmet potatoes and a white wine dill sauce.
  • Pulled Pork / Beef Burger / Chicken Pasta $19.50
  • Saturday & Sunday - 9.30am to 1pm
  • Craft Jumbo Breakfast $19.50
    • eggs (poached or fried), crispy bacon rashers, beef sausages, homemade hashbrowns & tomato on toasted bread
  • Chicken Breast $23.50
    • Tender breast of chicken filled with spinach, feta & garlic wrapped in streaky bacon and served on parmesan polenta rounds with a savoury plum sauce.
  • Herb Loaf $9.50
  • Vegetarian Sandwich
    • Changes daily, please ask your friendly wait staff
  • Rolled Skate Wings $9.00
    • Grilled, with a butter and herb sauce
  • Apple Strudel $8.50
    • With maple walnut ice-cream
  • Flatbread $6.00
    • With herbs and garlic butter
  • Beef or Pork Sliders $3.00 each
    • With tomato sauce and cheese
  • -For 4 $60.00
  • Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry $9.00
    • With rice
  • -For 2 $35.00
  • Tea and Coffee with Biscotti $7
  • Chicken Pesto $18
    • Marinated Chicken With Sundried Tomato Pesto On Warm Focaccia, Served with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Mediterranean $18
    • Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Marinated Feta, With Capsicum Kalamata & Green Olives, Seasoned with Oregano & Olive Oil. Add chicken $22
  • Big Brunch $22
    • Free Range Poached Eggs, With Havoc Bacon, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & Spinach On Ciabatta,
  • Spiced Braised Beef $18
    • With Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon Zest & Spicy Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Pepperoni & Parmesan Melt $18
    • Chorizo, Salami, Pickled Red Onion & Capsicum Grilled With Parmesan Cheese Served with Side Salad & French Fries
  • Duck liver pate $16
    • Served With Fig Paste, Caramilized Onion Jam, Cornichons and Crostini
  • Affogato $13
    • Kapiti Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Covered With An Espresso Shot, Enhanced With Your Choice of Liqueur
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