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

  • - M $17.20
  • - Lasagna
  • Set Menu
  • -S $12.80
  • -M $13.20
  • Mashed Potato
  • Parmigiana - Beef or Chicken $26.40
    • Breadcrumbed tender chicken breast cooked until lightly golden, topped with mozzarella and homemade Napoletana sauce
  • -S $14.90
  • Frosty Parfait $5.90
    • A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
  • Baconator Mushroom Melt $10.70
    • The much loved Baconator Mushroom Melt is chock full of oozy, cheesy mushroom sauce, sandwiched between half a pound of juicy, Quality Mark sourced fresh beef, and NZ bacon.
  • Salad Burger $4.60
    • Who says that salad has to taste boring? Wendy's salad burger has creamy guacamole, tangy sweet thai chili sauce, onion, pickles, freshly chopped tomato and lettuce, and natural NZ cheese on a premium Kaiser bun.
  • Crispy Chicken Nuggets
    • Premium whole chicken breast lovingly coated in a crispy crumb, with your choice of BBQ or sweet and sour sauce.
  • 1/2 LB Double $9.70
    • Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
  • M $4.10
  • Frosty Dairy Dessert
    • Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
  • Sour Cream & Chives Potato $3.60
    • Slow-baked in an oven, not zapped in a microwave. Need we say more? Our Sour Cream and Chives Baked Potato is perfect by itself or paired with a burger. Great taste. Great value.
  • Whole fish $29.00
    • gremolata, grilled lemon, with a dollop of aioli & polenta fries
  • Caesar salad $16.50
    • crispy cos lettuce, bacon, soft boiled egg, parmesan, croutons with HSG Caesar dressing
  • Fish & chips $27.00
    • served with crunchy slaw, aioli & triple cooked fries
  • Banoffee pie $14.00
  • Barbeque chicken $28.00
    • golden skin, HSG smoky barbeque sauce, polenta cake, wilted greens
  • Buttermilk chicken $12.50
    • with ranch dipping sauce
  • Rib eye $33.00
    • 250g, garlic butter, battered onion rings, crunchy slaw & triple cooked fries
  • Starter Options
    • Breads & dips / Antipasto platters / Plated starters - Soup, pate, salt & pepper squid
  • -12 Pieces $12.00
  • Fresh Tuna
  • Spring Rolls $4.00
    • 5 deep fried vegetable rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
  • Couple Platter $11.00
    • 2 agegyoza, 2 spring rolls, 4 squid rings, 2 thai prawns.
  • -12 Pieces $8.00
  • Yakisoba Beef $13.50
    • stir fried egg noodle with bee
  • Spicy Karaage Chicken $15.50
    • crispy, deep fried chicken with spicy sauce
  • - 6 Pieces $14.00
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Vegetarian Burger $5.00
    • W/ lettuce, sweet chilli sauce, cheese & onion rings
  • Dunedin’s Famous “STARTERS” Cheeseburger $3.00
  • Add Chips $1.00
  • Basket of Fries $4.00
    • W/ tomato sauce
  • Bottle of Chips $2.00
    • W/ tomato sauce
  • Fish & Chips $6.00
  • Chicken Burger $8.00
    • W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
  • Plain Fried Rice $35.00 per person
  • Sweet and Sour Wontons $35.00 per person
  • -Large $16,00
  • Satay Chicken
  • Foo Young Egg $25.00 per person
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $25.00 per person
  • Beef and Black Bean Sauce $25.00 per person
  • Plain Fried Rice $25.00 per person
  • 42. Ginger Spring Onion with Beef $15.00
  • 21. Plain Fried Noodles $8.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls 6/12pc $6.00/$12.00
  • Satay Chicken / Beef Kebabs 2/4pc $6.00/$12.00
  • 29, MO Po Tofu on Rice $12.00
  • 7. Seafood Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, a mix of beef, pork, chicken, mixed seafood meats and fresh bean sprouts
  • 44. Prawn with Seasonal Vegetables $15.00
  • 5. Chicken Noodle $9.00
    • Served with your choice of rice or egg noodles, tender shredded chicken pieces and fresh bean sprouts
  • - 12 pcs $16.00
  • 28. Shrimp sushi
  • 7. Prawn tempura -3 pcs $6.00
  • 21. Teriyaki tofu steak $13.50
  • - From 2 pcs $4.00
  • - 8 pcs $12.00
  • - 8 pcs $11.00
  • 13. Teriyaki Beef $16.00
  • EGGS YOUR STYLE $9.00
    • free range eggs with toasted ciabatta, choice of chilli fried, poached, scrambled or fried
  • WARM COCONUT LOAF $9.50
    • with lemon curd + whipped cream
  • GREEK YOGHURT $9.00
    • roast rhubarb + pear with our own granola crumb
  • BLUESKIN ANTIPASTO PLATTER $18.00/$27.00
    • a selection of dips, meats, Evansdale cheeses + bread(for 1/for 2)
  • GARDENERS BREAKFAST $19.50
    • free range poached eggs, Kransky mushrooms bacon, hash browns, tomato + ciabatta
  • CHUNKY FRIES $4.50/$7.50
    • served with aioli+ ketchup(small/large)
  • PAVA PATTIES
    • served with chilli yoghurt
  • THAI CHICKEN SALAD $16.50
    • coconut poached chicken, cashews mango, crispy shallots + greens
  • Crispy chicken pieces with fat chips and tomato sauce $10.50
  • Additional scone trap $1.00
  • Toasted baguette with chicken, roasted capsicum, rosemary cream cheese, smoked brie and spiced apricot sauce $8.00
  • Fat chips with tomato sauce and aioli $7.00
  • Grilled haloumi and tomato salad with spinach, Chorizo sausage, Kalamata olive and zesty citrus dressing $19.50
  • Basil pesto, capsicum, red onion, sundried tomato and olive panini served with a side salad $12.50
  • Hoki bites with fat chips, tartare and lemon $10.00
  • Smoked salmon on toasted bagel, caper cream cheese, fresh tomato poached egg and salad $17.00
  • Velvet Lady $13.90
    • Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Wedges $8.5
  • 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.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Velvet Burger $10.90
    • It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
  • Babe $14.50
    • Looks good on paper and tastes even better- a great combination of Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Pineapple and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Soft Drinks $4.5
  • Fatties or Skinnies (Full scoop / 1/2 Scoop) $5.5 / $3.9
  • -Crispy bacon or sausages $4.00
  • Chocolate Choc $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, choc crinkles, ferrero rocher & choc drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Spicy Chicken Bites $9.00
  • Omelette with Ciabatta (or GF Bread)(V) $16.00
    • Bacon, ham & cheese or spinach, mushrooms & cheese
  • Straight Cut Fries $6.00
  • Belgian Waffle (Plain) $9.00
    • Yeast based, light and crispy waffle with ice cream or yogurt
  • - Bananas - caramel drizzle
  • Classic Big Breakfast $22.00
    • Poached eggs w hollandaise on toasted ciabatta, waffles, or gf bread crispy bacon, sausages, creamy mushroom grilled tomato, spicy beans
  • Ham Steak (~200g) $20.95
    • Topped with a pineapple ring, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Extra cream $3.00
  • Seafood Platter $20.95
    • Battered Blue Cod, seafood stick, crumbed squid rings, crumbed prawn cutlets, served with fries, tartare sauce & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Big Breakfast $16.95
    • Streaky bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, & fried eggs, with your choice of fries, hash browns or toasted brown bread
  • Cheese Cake Of The Day (check specials board) $9.95
    • Served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream
  • Chicken Fettuccine $19.95
    • Chicken & bacon pieces with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic, onion & white wine sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.95
    • Served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce & chocolate shavings
  • Bowl of fries $6.90
  • 43 Veggie Kothu Parotta $12
    • Most popular Sri Lankan dish, made from flaky roti and vegetable egg served with gravy
  • 36 Egg Dosai $10
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • 12 Nasi Goreng $10
    • Malaysian style fried rice with combination of shrimps, chicken, mixed vegetable
  • 29 Squid Sambal $17.90
    • Squid in thick onion chili and tomato sambal sauce
  • 48 Curry Laksa $14
    • A hawkers egg noodle soup prepared in rich coconut curry gravy, garnished with fish balls, tofu, chicken pieces, bean sprout and boiled egg
  • 13 Mee Goreng $10
    • Mamak style egg noodle wok fried with chicken, shrimps, bean sprout and egg
  • 13 Chicken Dalcha $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces and mixed vegetables cooked in thick chat curry
  • 59 Caramel Pudding $6
  • Spring Rolls
    • Golden fried vegetable spring rolls with chips and sweet chilli
  • Flamed Homemade Beef Burger 180g $15.50
    • Char-grilled, flamed beef burger with tomato, lettuce, pickles, cheese and Aioli sauce in a sesame bun.
  • Char-grilled, flamed BBQ Chicken Nibbles
    • Char-grilled, flamed chicken nibbles, comes with salad, fries and Homemade Bread
  • Coleslaw $3.50
  • 1 Doz: $12.90
  • Beef Salad $12.00
    • Pre-marinated beef on top of fresh seasonal salad and onion
  • Bag of Potato Chips $4.90
  • Vegetable Samouses
    • Golden fried vegetable samouses with chips and sweet chilli
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