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

  • 1/2 Chicken $12.90
    • Nothing half hearted here!
  • Feta $1.50
  • Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
    • Grilled Chicken livers served on a fresh garden salad
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Avo $1.50
  • Grilled Livers $6.90
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Wings $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • - Perinaise $2.50
  • - Gluten free bread $2.00
  • Chicken, cranberry & brie $18.50
  • Tomato risotto $18.00
    • with olives, chilli, parmesan & fresh herbs
  • - Salmon $4.50
  • Antipasto platter for two $25.00
  • Open grilled sandwich $14.00
    • your choice of smoked salmon, bacon or salami with salad
  • Up of the day $10.50
    • with lightly toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken, bacon & leek pie $22.00
    • done in a puff pastry, served with garlic beans & roast baby potatoes
  • Bacon $5.00
  • George street $23.90
    • Mozzarella & basil on a tomato base
  • Bannockburn $23.90
    • Mushrooms, parmesan & rocket on a thyme, lemon. garlic & olive oil base
  • Brown sugar Buttermilk waffles - with vanilla bean mascarpone, citrus rhubarb & toasted hazelnuts $18.50
  • Spicy pulled pork with seasonal coleslaw $13.90
  • Cast iron omelette $20.50
    • potato, herbs, mozzarella & seasonal house relish with mushrooms or chorizo
  • Works $22.90
    • bacon, poached eggs, Cumberland black sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushroom & ciabatta toast with seasonal house relish
  • Cumberland Black Sausage $5.00
  • Whole fish $29.00
    • gremolata, grilled lemon, with a dollop of aioli and polenta fries
  • Slow roasted lamb shoulder $27.00
    • shaved onion and rosemary crunch
  • Battered onion rings $6.00
  • Creamy field mushrooms $13.50
    • on toasted rye with wilted greens
  • Margherita $27.00
    • fresh basil & tomato
  • Chocolate mud cake $14.00
    • gluten free with warm chocolate sauce & mascarpone cream
  • Ciabatta or rye toast $7.00
    • with butter & jam
  • Spaghetti carbonara $27.00
    • bacon, egg & parmesan with a creamy sauce
  • Breaky Burger** $16.5
    • bacon, hashbrowns, sausage, fried egg, BBQ sauce & hollandise
  • Pancakes $16.5
    • berry compote & natural Greek yoghurt
  • Salt & pepper squid $15.50
    • W fresh salad & chilli mayo
  • Salt breakfast** $22.5
    • 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, mushrooms, tomato & ciabatta
  • Caesar salad** $19
    • Chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & poached egg
  • Eggs benedict** $17.5 / $18.5
    • 2 free range poached eggs w spinach, english muffin & hollandise sauce w bacon / salmon
  • Available from 10:00
  • * Gluten Free ** Can be made Gluten Free. Add $1 for Gluten Free Bread
  • GARLIC YOGURT SAUCE
    • yogurt blended with mint and garlic
  • 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
  • BURGER COMBO $12.00
    • burger drink & fries choose from chicken lamb o falafel
  • SWEET CHILI SAUCE
  • Lamb Shish $16.00
  • Lamb Doner $11.00
  • Chicken Iskender $14.50
  • Adana Shish $16.00
  • LAMB SHANKS $25.00
    • Slow cooked New Zealand lamb shanks on a bed of creamy kumara mash, and a lashing of gravy.
  • Bangers n’ Mash $17.00
    • New Zealand pork sausages with potato mash and rosemary & apple gravy
  • Apple Crumble $10.00
    • Succulent cooked apples in cinnamon and butter topped with a crunchy country sweet topping, served with fresh mascarpone & vanilla ice cream.
  • Pancakes $15.00
    • Giant stack of light and fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berry compote, greek style yoghurt and maple syrup.
  • PLATES $10.00
    • Arancini Balls, Chicken Wings, Fresh Fish Bites, Baby Got Back Ribs, Mini Chicken Kebabs, Salt & Pepper Squid, Sliders
  • CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with tomato, brie cheese, toasted cashews, crispy noodles and honey mustard dressing, on a bed of greens.
  • MUSHROOM STACK $17.00
    • Crispy potato rosti topped with a stack of Portobello mushrooms stuffed with a rosemary, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto stuffing and topped with slow roasted vine tomatoes
  • FRIES + TOMATO SAUCE + AIOLI $5.00
  • -Thai Spicy Salad Chicken, Pork, Prawn,Seafood $18.50 / $19.50
    • Chicken, pork or prawn tossed into fresh chilli dressing served on bed of fresh seasonal salad
  • -Royal Omelette Chicken, Pork, Prawns $18.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried chicken, pork, prawns in an omelette wrap
  • -Krapraow Pork, Beef, Chicken, Prawns $17.50 / $19.50
    • Stir fried with chili, basil leaves and capsicum
  • RaadNha Chicken, Pork, Beef, Prawns $15.50 / $16.50
    • Stir fried noodle with vegetable top with Thai gravy sauce
  • -Yellow Curry Chicken, Pork, Beef $17.50
    • Chicken, pork or beef with potato and onion cooked in coconut cream and yellow curry paste
  • -Beef, Pork, Prawn with Spicy Lemon Sauce $18.50 / $19.50
    • Grilled beef, pork or prawn with style salad dressing, garlic, chili, lime juice and fish sauce
  • Royal Pad Thai Chicken, Pork, Prawns $17.50 / $18.50
  • -PlaSaam Rod (Fish of the day) $19.50
    • Fillets of fish deep fried and tossed in three flavors sauce, and fried chilly
  • Deep Fried Squid
  • BBQ Pork with Vegetables $15.00
  • Honey chicken wings $6.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $16.00
  • Spicy SZECHUAN Bean Curd $14.00
  • Five Flavour Cups Chicken $16.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • Seaweed & Chicken Egg Soup $4.00/$10.00/$15.00
  • Salmon Gravlax $18.00
    • House cured salmon with wasabi panna cotta, mini highland loaf & baby watercress
  • Treacle Creme Brulee $13.00
    • Treacle infused baked custard with berry coulis
  • Green Garden Salad $8.00
  • Smoked Beef $38.00
    • Served on potato gratin with slow roasted baby carrots, rosemary & mushroom butter, finished in a red wine jus
  • Roast Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Banoffee $13.00
    • Caramelized bananas & vanilla bean ice cream topped with butterscotch drizzle & gingernut crumble
  • Traditional Scottish Haggis $16.00
    • Served with oat cakes & peppercorn jus
  • Duck Liver Pate $16.00
    • Duck livers sauteed with brandy & whisky served with mini highland loaf & red onion jam
  • Large cakes $5.80
  • Breakfast $10.50
    • Bacon, eggs, tomato and toast
  • Chips $5.90
    • Bowl
  • Sole fillet and fries( with salad) $13.80
  • -1/2 meal $10.80
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.10
    • Each fillin $0.9
  • Nachos with salsa, guacamole and sour cream $9.00
  • Cakes+slices $3.60
  • Tiramisu $10.00
    • Classic Italian dessert with coffee soaked sponge, creamy Marsala filling and dusted with ground chocolate
  • -4 meats $31.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
    • toasted rye bread, crispy streaky bacon, grilled vine tomato and eggs any way served with a house made tomato relish(GF option available on request)
  • Pasta of the Day $16.00
    • Ask for today's special. (gluten free & vegetarian option available)
  • Scotch Fillet $32.00
    • 250gm of juicy beef, scotch fillet with natural flavours locked in by the stone
  • Seafood Chowder $13.00
    • Creamy chowder filled with chunks of fresh seafood and vegetables, served with toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Custom Grill
    • Your choice: beef, lamb, chicken or prawns in a Soy & Teriyaki marinade
  • Premium Porterhouse $22.00
    • A lean, juicy 200gm porterhouse steak with flavours enhanced by the stone
  • The victoria' Sponge $10.00
    • Our own special Victoria Sponge made with double chocolate and layered with white chocolate & orange. Served with chocolate truffle & whipped cream >>
  • Chef's soup of the Day (G) $9.00
    • Served with warm bread & butter
  • Full English Breakfast $23.00
    • waitati' award winning sausages, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, baked beans, mushrooms, black pudding & eggs cooked to your liking. (Also includes your selection from the continental buffet. Juices and tea & coffee)
  • Blue vein peach chutney & crostini
  • Porridge $12.50
    • Made to order with whole or trim milk and served with raw sugar & cream
  • Express Breakfast $12.00
    • A selection of Simply Squeezed Juices wholemeal or white toast with preserves & spreads Freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
  • Bacon and Eggs $15.00
    • Eggs cooked to your liking, served with crispy bacon on toast
  • 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)
  • Toasted House-made 5 Seed Rye Sour Dough $13.50, $8.50
  • Soup Of The Day $13.00
    • Served with house made sour dough
  • Smashed Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta $17.50
    • Poachced free range egg, grilled halloumi, balsamic syrup, dukkah & rocket
  • Roasted Akaroa Salmon Fillet $24.00
    • Fennel & smoked walnut salad, beetroot & horseradish yoghurt
  • Poached Free Range Eggs $12.00
    • On toasted ciabatta bread & chive hollandaise
  • Oat Porridge $11.00
    • Toffee pears, brown sugar, pecans & runny cream
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Braised Crisp Pork Belly Burger $21.50
    • Pickled cucumber, hoisin bbq sauce, five spice & lime mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce & shoestring fries
  • any dish can be served at your choice of mild, medium, hot or indian hot.
  • all curries are served with rice.
  • Paneer makhani $6.00
    • Of cottage cheese, cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce, garnished, with almonds.
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Plain flour bread garnished with garlic coriander.
  • Cheese naan $4.00
    • Naan stuffed with cheese & coriander.
  • Chana masala $6.00
    • Tender chickpeas cooked in a spicy curry with ginger, onions and tomatoes
  • Chicken/lamb korma $6.00
    • Chicken/lamb pieces cooked with cashew nut exotic gravy.
  • Veg samosa $4.00
    • Filled with diced potatoes, peas & cumin seeds, then fried golden brown.
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