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

  • Salmon & Avocado $4.50
  • Natto Salmon $9.00
    • salmon fermented soybean and raw egg yolk
  • Vegetarian Platter $9.90
    • 3 pcs vegetarian sushi, inari, avocado nigiri & 4 pcs hosomaki
  • Tofu Teriyaki $14.00
  • Vegetable avocado capsicum carrot and cucumber $7.90
  • Crispy Chicken $7.90
    • lettuce and mayo
  • Beef Yakiniku beef strips with onion $12.50
  • Tofu teriyaki $11.50
  • Rattray Street Ribs $18.50
    • Mouth watering pork ribs with our own marinade, served with salad greens and steak fries
  • Beef, Bacon, Beetroot $17.00
    • 200g double stack beef patty, served with bacon, beetroot, tomato, caramelised onions and topped with our own rib sauce
  • Shearer's Shanks Med $17.00/Lge $24.00
    • Tender and delicious, oven-roasted with Central Otago thyme and garlic, topped with Ale House gravy, mint glaze, served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables or with fresh salad
  • Wedges served with sour cream $13.00
    • Plus cheese & bacon
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Chefs choice of fresh home made soup. Served with Ale House Bread
  • Drunken Rump Steak $20.00
    • Prime Otago rump steak, cooked to your liking, served with fresh garden salad and golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, fresh green peppercorn sauce, Ale House gravy or garlic butter and roast garlic
  • James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $14.00
    • Locally made porter sausages, served on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion, peas and gravy. Served with Ale House bread
  • Musterer's Burgers N/A
    • served with fries
  • Children under 12 years old
  • - Penne
  • - L $19.90
  • iramisu $8.90
    • Coffee and liqueur infused biscuit cake with fresh mascarpone cream and sprinkled chocolate
  • Chicken Scaloppine $27.80
    • Lightly floured and grilled
  • Gnocchi *(GF) E 15.20 / M 18.70
    • Pine nuts, fresh basil, parsley, garlic and oil blended with cream and grated parmesan
  • 16. Mexicana
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, capsicum, hot salami and chilli
  • 3. Dessert
  • Fries $5.90
  • Mushrooms $ 4.00
  • Cast iron omelette $20.50
    • potato, herbs, mozzarella & seasonal house relish with mushrooms or chorizo
  • Hollandaise $1.50
  • Cumberland Black Sausage $5.00
  • Citrus Toasted GranoLa $12.50
    • with toasted almonds, coconut, seasonal fruit & greek yoghurt
  • Coconut & Chia Porridge $13.90
    • with spiced apples & runny cream or coconut miLk
  • Roast chicken with rocket & lemon herb mayo $13.90
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $18.90
    • A large tortilla wrap stuffed with salad, Moroccan seasoned chicken and Aioli, served with wedges and sour cream.
  • Fluffy Omelette $17.90
    • A generous folded omelette full of cheese and mushrooms, topped with spring onions and served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • Please ask us about our Gluten Free and Vegetarian options or any other dietary requests
  • Seafood Chowder $13.50
    • A taste sensation! Filled with seafood and served with the chef’s choice of bread.
  • Cheesecake of the day $11.90
    • Please ask us or check our blackboard for details of the chef’s special.
  • Please note that some fish may contain small bones.
  • Onion Rings 200g $4.90
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $16.90
    • A mouth watering mixture of lambs liver and bacon, complimented with mashed potato and peas.
  • Tom Yum (Thai Hot and Sour) $10.50
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in the soup
  • BBQ Pork $11.50
    • Thin egg noodles with BBQ pork and fresh vegetables in a BBQ flavored sauce
  • Sweet and Sour Pork Noodles $10.50
    • Succulent crispy pork cubes tossed in our sweet and sour sauce on noodles tossed with vegetables
  • Chicken Fried Rice $11.50
    • A delicious popular meal at Noodle Hut, vegetables tossed together with chicken and fried rice
  • Honey Box $11.90
    • Thin egg noodles cooked with beef, chicken, BBQ, pork and fresh vegetables tossed with our special Honey Box sauce
  • Vegetarian Soup $9.90
    • Thin egg noodles with fresh vegetables served in a special Noodle Hut soup
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodle $9.90
    • Thin egg noodles with fresh vegetables in dark soy sauce
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $10.50
    • Battered succulent chicken pieces tossed in honey sauce on wok tossed fried rice and vegetables
  • Falafel Wrap $11.00
  • Shish on Rice $17.00
  • ADANA TURKISH MIXED GRILL $19.50
    • marinated lamb, chicken & kofta(meatball)shish kebabs cooked on the charcoal grill, served with rice, mixed salad, hummus and your choice of sauces
  • Chicken Wrap $11.00
  • SPECIAL MAYO SAUCE
    • mayonaise with our own blend of spices
  • Combination $17.00
  • BURGER COMBO $12.00
    • burger drink & fries choose from chicken lamb o falafel
  • BARBEQUE SAUCE
  • ORGANIC SALAD DISHES
  • Add $ 1.00
    • for organic five gram large rice or large noodles
  • Add $ 2
    • for a stewed egg
  • Add $ 3.00
    • for chicken
  • Vegan Special Dish $ 15.80
  • Soup $ 14.80
    • Garlic chive pockets or kale pockets or six dumpling
  • Prawn Special Dish(GF) $ 17.80
  • Garlic Chive Parcels or Kale parcels $ 8.80
  • Satay Chicken Burger + Chips Combo $7.00
  • Meat/Seafood/Cashew Nuts $3.50
  • 6. Combination Noodle Soup $9.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, with a mixture of beef, pork and chicken, and fresh bean sprouts
  • 13. Combination Fried Rice (with Beef, Pork and Chicken) $13.00
  • 21. Plain Fried Noodles $8.00
  • 42. Ginger Spring Onion with Beef $15.00
  • 9. Sampan Satay Noodle Soup (Chicken or Beef) $10.00
    • Served with your choice of rice noodles, with our special sampan satay paste and fresh bean sprouts
  • 12. Thai Style Fried Rice (Chicken, Prawn with Chilli) $12.00
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Apricot chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • 7 Quattro Stagioni $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, artichokes, mushrooms
  • 9 Smoked Salmon $22.00
    • Mozzarella, sour cream, spinach, cold smoked salmon
  • 2 Putanesca $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Margherita -V $18.00
    • Crushed tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella, extra virgin olive
  • 10 Vegetarian -V $20.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, mushroom, spinach
  • 3 Pesto & Pine nuts -V $20.00
    • Homemade pesto, onion, garlic, pine nuts
  • 11 Pear & Blue cheese -V $20.00
    • Mozzarella, parmesan, pears, blue vein cheese
  • 6 Pepperoni $22.00
    • Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork salami, anchovies, black olives, jalepeno
  • FISH WITH VEGETABLES $10.90
  • Toasted Garlic Ciabatta $6.90
  • Soup of the day $6.50
    • (with Ciabatta bread)
  • ROAST OF THE DAY $9.90
  • EGGS ON TOAST $10.00
    • Your choice: Scrambled, poached or fried
  • Mash & gravy $4.00
  • Chilli and garlic prawns $23.90
  • Pork Ribs $8.90
    • with barbeque sauce
  • Traditional Scottish Haggis $16.00
    • Served with oat cakes & peppercorn jus
  • Caramel Tart $13.00
    • Sweet pastry with rich caramel & hazelnut praline served with berry coulis
  • Lamb Loin $38.00
    • Layered on minted potato croquettes, slow roasted baby carrots garnished with fennel & cucumber slices
  • Denver Venison Fillet $38.00
    • Accompanied by potato gratin, beetroot puree & pomegranate jus
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken $36.00
    • Amongst grilled courgette, spiced pumpkin puree, coriander, sweetcorn & truffle salsa
  • Black Forest Mousse $13.00
    • Chocolate mousse with berry compote & biscuit crumble
  • Treacle Creme Brulee $13.00
    • Treacle infused baked custard with berry coulis
  • Steamed Fruit Pudding $13.00
    • Served with whisky custard & butterscotch
  • Chicken breast saltimbocca filled $30
    • with sage derby cheese & tomato oven baked and duchess potato with a caper berry, Charon butter sauce
  • pide $6
    • with a garlic cheese butter
  • 3 egg Spanish omelette $17,9
    • with chicken, ham or smoked salmon with spinach, herbs, mushrooms, feta, tomato and cheddar
  • Greek style calamari steak dipped in feta egg batter, shallow fried and served on $16,9
    • a lemon scented salad with a zesty tomato, soy dressing
  • Inspired Chef’s creation p.o.a
    • of select prime beef steak
  • Seared prime beef fillet open steak sandwich on roasted focaccia $17,5
    • with gumbo sauce, spring salad and beer battered kumara ribbons
  • Eggs on Toast $7,5
  • Chicken liver brandy $12
    • in-house pate with german toasted rye bread
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Smoked salmon, rocket, dill, cream cheese & capers $16.50
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
    • Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
  • Soup Of The Day $13.00
    • Served with house made sour dough
  • Caramelized Prawn & Cherry Tomato Risotto $19.50
    • Rocket, pinenuts & fresh lemon
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Sandwich $22.50
    • Toasted focaccia, sweet pickles, tempura onion rings, apple and cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Smoked Salmon Rosti $19.50
    • House smoked maple cured salmon,poached free range egg, potato rosti, wilted baby spinach, dill, creme fraiche
  • Braised Crisp Pork Belly Burger $21.50
    • Pickled cucumber, hoisin bbq sauce, five spice & lime mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce & shoestring fries
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