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

  • 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
  • Szechuan tuna, cabbage slaw, truffle mayo N/A
  • Roast pork belly steamed buns, pickled cucumber, szechuan salt + BBQ sauce (2) $18.00 with Tofu $16.50
  • Pork cheek croquette $16.00
    • wth smoked chili BBQ sauce served with a pickled cucumber, coriander and shallot salad (3)
  • Crispy pork belly, sesame-cabbage, mash, roasted sweet apple, soy, black vinegar + chili oil $34.00
  • Korean fried chicken $15.00
    • w- gochuchang chili dipping sauce
  • Curried tender lamb shoulder in tomato + coconut curry $25.50
    • w- crispy shallots, coriander + minted yoghurt
  • Crumbed prawn cutlets $8.50
    • Served with sweet thai chilli sauce
  • -Large $12.50
  • Marinated porterhouse steak $12.00
    • Served with 2 eggs and chips
  • Doorstep toasted sandwich(V ) $7.50
    • With your choice of two fillings
  • Note: some salads & vegetables may be served with a sauce or dressing, please inform the staff of any allergies.
  • -Large $20.00
  • Vegetarian lasagne $16.50
    • Topped with tomato salsa and grilled with cheese.Served with chips & salad
  • Seafood selection $13.50
    • A mix of battered fish bites, squid rings, scallop, prawn cutlets, crabstick and chips
  • Crispy potato skins $ 13.00
    • topped with house-smoked corn & bacon, coriander and spicy sriracha aioli (GF)(v) >>
  • Roasted tomato $4.00
  • Fluffy pancake $6.50
  • Soup of the day $17.00
    • always vegetarian, served with toasted bread (OR)(v) >>
  • Station Masters $ 26.00
    • A full breakfast with local streaky bacon, hash brown. portobello mushrooms, Ironic beans, pork & sage sausage and poached free-range eggs. Served on toast (OR)
  • Thick & chunky tries $5.00 S /$19.00 L
    • with special Ironic seasoning and roasted garlic aioli (GF)(v) >>
  • Lambs Fry $23.50
    • Pan-fried lambs fry in a rich & creamy peppercorn sauce, served with a crisp potato hash and streaky bacon (GF)
  • Salmon Roulade $18.50
    • smoked salmon, baby spinach & cream cheese in an egg sponge. Served with green salad (GF)
  • Salt breakfast** $22.5
    • 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, mushrooms, tomato & ciabatta
  • Seafood chowder $18
    • W toasted ciabatta bread
  • Granola $12
    • with berry compote & natural Greek yoghurt
  • Salt & pepper squid $15.50
    • W fresh salad & chilli mayo
  • Bacon & eggs** $14
    • 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon & ciabatta bread
  • Pumpkin salad** $15.50
    • W spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
  • Beer battered blue cod $24
    • W hand cut chips, fresh salad & tatare sauce
  • Portobello mushrooms $17
    • w spinach, tomato, poached egg on grilled ciabatta w feta & garlic spread
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • GF=Gluten Free
  • Eggs on Toast $9
    • two Free Range Eggs Poached or Scrambled on Sourdough (G.F.o)
  • V=Vegetarian
  • Falafel Burger (V., G.F.O) $17
    • Spicy Chickpea Patty with Dressed Red Slaw, Chimichurri & Chili Jam
  • Shoestring Fries (V., G.F.) $9
    • served with Aioli or Tomato Sauce
  • Toasted Muesli (V.) $9.5
    • with Maple, Walnut, Berry Compote & Coconut Yoghurt
  • Hazelnut Dukkah (V, G.F.O) $9
    • served with Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • Works burger $16.00
    • Choose either beef or chicken-comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, egg & fries
  • Homemade brownie chocolate indulgence $8.50
    • With cream, ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Pasta $15.00
    • Ask your waltress
  • Fries/vegetables/garden salad/mushrooms $3.00
  • Daily special $10.00
    • Ask your watress
  • Steak $29.00
    • 250grm ribeye with fries and garden salad and your choice of pepper or mushroom sauce of garlic butter
  • Ham steak $18.00
    • With pineapple, garden salad and fries
  • -large $8.00
  • Marmite & swiss cheese $7.00
  • Option 1 $ 17.00
    • TOASTED CIABATTA, BACON, HASHBROWNS, GRILLED TOMATO & A POACHED EGG WITH BBQ SAUCE AND CREAMY HOLLANDAISE
  • Pastrami, wholeseed mustard, swiss cheese & pickle $10.00
  • WITH 2 POACHED EGGS & COLD SMOKED SALMON OR BACON $20.00
  • SERVED WITH CIABATTA $15.00
  • Bacon, avocado, rocket & a fried egg $13.00
  • Bacon, spinach, hummus, tomato & aoli $12.00
  • ADD GRILLED HALLOUMI (3) $5.00
  • Bowl of Onion Rings $5.00
    • W/ aioli
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • Hotdog $2.00
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • Fish & Chips $6.00
  • Starters Burger $8.00
    • W/ double beef, hashbrown, double cheese, BBQ sauce & bacon
  • Medium (8 Slices) $25.00
  • Small (4 Slices) $15.00
  • Ice Cream Spider $6.50
    • Coke, Raspberry or Lemonade
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Pinky Delight $25.00 Med / $15.00 Sm
    • Caramel sauce, strawberries, white chocolate and Pinky bar.
  • Fettuccine Napolitana $19.50
    • Bacon, mushroom, capsicum, onion and garlic in our napolitana sauce.
  • Arizona
    • Satay sauce, smoked chicken, apricot sauce and cashew nuts.
  • Chilli Garlic Prawns $19.50
    • Seared prawns with chilli and garlic in a creamy sauce, served with spaghetti.
  • Aloo Gosht $14.00
    • boneless slices of meat & potato (aloo) cooked together in a fine hot and tangy masala base
  • Naan $2.50
    • leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor
  • Vegetarian $12.00
  • Prawn $15.00
  • Goan Fish Curry $15.00
    • famous dish from goa, chunky pieces of fish simmered to a perfect texture along with spices, herbs, tamarind & desiccated coconut
  • Chilli Prawns $18.00
    • for the fire breathers, prawns stir fried with abundance of chilli flakes and garlic
  • Tandoori Murgh Half $12.00 Full $20.00
    • tender spring chicken marinated with fresh herbs and spices, then skewered and cooked in the tandoor
  • Chole Masala $13.00
    • traditional north Indian style chickpeas in a tomato and onion based gravy
  • Thai rare beef salad $19.80
    • marinated rebeye, crunchy cos and fresh herb salad, toasted peanuts and spicy chilli & lime dressing
  • Sausages $4.50
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with portobello mushroom, pesto, parmesan, balsamic drizzle
  • Eggs any style $6.00
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $8.00
    • grain/ sourdough
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.80
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - smoked salmon
  • Classic Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - bacon
  • Aioli $2.00
  • -Kids Size $9.00
  • -Cream Cheese, Tomato And Pesto $9.00
  • -Additional Toppings each $10.00
  • Served 9am to 2pm
  • Pancakes $14.00
    • Plain, served with your choice of up to 3 of the following: bacon; grilled or fresh banana, berries; tee-cream; cream; yoghurt, maple syrup; chocolate sauce
  • -Cream Cheese And Raspberry Jam $8.00
  • Toasted Bagel
    • Served with
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached free range eggs served on toasted homemade bread with hollandaise sauce. Gluten free bread available
  • Marinated Kalamata Olives $6.00
  • Fish and Chips $25.00
    • Crumbed fish of the day served with salad, hand cut chips and tartare sauce
  • Seared Beef Salad $19.00
    • Seared beef strips with tomato and a balsamic dressing
  • Sirloin Steak $29.50
    • Served with green beans and a red wine jus
  • Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
    • Served on potato and clam mash with buttered cucumber, shaved fennel and a beurre blanc
  • Hand Cut Chips $7.00
    • Served with garlic mayo
  • Homemade Beef Burger $19.00
    • Beef patty cooked medium rare served with salad, hand cut chips and onion jam
  • Edamame $7.00
    • Steamed soy beans served with soy sauce
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit $12.00
    • Honey roasted macadamias, citrus youghurt & gusto apple syrup
  • Oat Porridge $11.00
    • Toffee pears, brown sugar, pecans & runny cream
  • Avocado, cows feta, toasted seeds & lemon
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Shoestring Fries $7.50
    • Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Sandwich $22.50
    • Toasted focaccia, sweet pickles, tempura onion rings, apple and cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Coconut, Almond & Cranberry Granola $13.00
    • Served with Greek yoghurt, poached seasonal friut, milk
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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