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

  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Chilli Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Fresh Chilli And Basil Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Spicy Seafood Soup (GF) $15.00
    • Hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, ka ir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander.Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Hot Jungle Curry With Fresh Basil (GF) (V) $15.00
    • Red based curry cooked without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil herb.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salads are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
  • Satay Chicken Sticks (3) (GF) $7.50
    • Dipped in a mixture of spices, grilled and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.
  • Noodle Soup (No Rice) (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Lust Deluxe $18.50 / $9.00
    • Marinated Steak, Venison Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon, Smoked Chorizo, Black Pepper and Bearnaise sauce, Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Temptation Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Apple, Apricot, Berries, Crumble and Custard on an original snack base
  • Cheesecake $4.50
    • Kahlua and White chocolate cheesecake with a gingernut base - a HELL classic
  • Sinister $18.50 / $9.00
    • Refried Beans, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers and Capsicum. No Cheese (Double / Snack)
  • Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
    • Avocado, Cajun Chicken, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes and Sour Cream. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Squid Rings $5.00
    • A dozen crumbed rings of calamari with a dip of your choice
  • Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
    • Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Additional Dip $0.50
    • Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • - 8 Pack $7.90
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Kimchi Fried Rice $13.00
    • (pork or vege)
  • Curry Udon $11.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $12.50
  • Seafood Yoki Udon $12.00
  • Chicken Katsu $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Pork Curry $12.50
  • Koroage $13.50
    • w/curry
  • Qyoko (chicken) Don $13.00
  • Homemade sticky date pudding $8.50
    • With butter scotch sauce, cream and ice cream
  • Works burger $16.00
    • Choose either beef or chicken-comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, egg & fries
  • Chicken kebabs S $13 / L $16
    • On rice with satay sauce and garden salad
  • All day breakfast $16.00
    • With sausages, bacon, hash browns, eggs and tomato
  • -warm chicken & bacon on a garden salad topped with our homemade dressing & crunchy noodles $17.00
  • Ham steak $18.00
    • With pineapple, garden salad and fries
  • Pork belly $23.00
    • With saute potatoes, caramelised onions and seasonal vegetables with a red wine jus
  • Fries $4.00
    • Small
  • Bacon, spinach, hummus, tomato & aoli $12.00
  • SERVED WITH CIABATTA $15.00
  • WITH 2 POACHED EGGS & COLD SMOKED SALMON OR BACON $20.00
  • ADD TOMATO (1) $4.00
  • ADD GRILLED HALLOUMI (3) $5.00
  • BACON BUTTIE $ 16.00
    • IN CIABATTA, LOADED W/ FREE RANGE BACON AND YOUR CHOICE OF SAUCE
  • ADD GLUTEN FREE BREAD $4.00
  • 2 CHEESE ROLLS $18.00
  • Mix Meze $25.00
    • chicken, lamb or mix doner sliced meat, dip dolma, sigara borek (filo pastry with feta), falafel, tabouleh, grilled halloumi cheese, salad, Turkish bread and rice
  • Chicken Wrap $13.50
    • wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Fries $4.00
  • Lamb Pita $13.50
    • Inside pita pocket with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Falafel Pita $11.50
    • Inside pita pocket with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Chicken Pita $13.50
    • Inside pita pocket with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Mix Wrap $13.50
    • lamb and chicken - wrapped in flat bread with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Chicken Iskender $18.00
    • sliced doner meat or vegetarian items served on a bed of rice with hummus, tabouleh, jacik, beetroot dip, mixed salad, mild chilli, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • Blackened fish & chorizo w guacamole, corn salsa, chilli, lime $19.90
  • -Add a slider $5.40
  • -Add a taco $5.90
  • Eight spiced porchetta, wasabi slaw, kumara bake, jus (GF) $19.90
  • Salt and pepper squid salad w mango, crispy noodles, mandarin, coriander, chilli, lemon aioli, caramelised lime $14.90
  • Chicken, panko crumbed w slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli $16.90
  • Mexican pulled pork w slaw, sriracha, pickled red onion, chilli, like $18.90
  • Chicken thigh (boneless) $19.90
  • Shrimp Cocktail $8.90
  • Toasted Garlic Ciabatta $6.90
  • Soup of the day $6.50
    • (with Ciabatta bread)
  • Beef and Guinness hotpot $18.90
    • with mash and gravy
  • HOT TOAST $5.00
    • Brown or white, with spreads of your choice
  • Chilli and garlic prawns $13.90
  • Lasagne (beef or pumpkin) $19.90
  • Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
    • 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
  • Squawk Dawg $8.90
    • This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Homegrown $10.90
    • All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • 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.
  • Powerade $5
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • 13 Mee Goreng $10
    • Mamak style egg noodle wok fried with chicken, shrimps, bean sprout and egg
  • 55 Roti Pisang $6
    • Banana wrapped in pastry, served with ice-cream, peanuts and with chocolate and strawberry sauce
  • 53 Vegetable Korma $13.50
    • Seasonal vegetable cooked in almond, cashew nuts and gravy, a delicious mild dish
  • 2 Bowl Of Fries $6.50
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • 21 Lamb Murtabak $15.90
    • Flaky bread filled with lamb served with pickled onion and curry gravy
  • 22 Roti Canai $9
    • 2 pieces of freshly made Malaysian flaky roti served with chaat, curry gravy and sambal sauce
  • 64 Peanut Sauce $3
  • 4 Prawn Twisters $7
    • 4 pieces of peeled prawns with fresh herbs in a crispy pastry served with aioli sauce
  • Sausage, Egg & Onion $7.50 per doz
  • Small cocktail sausage roll $7.50 per doz
  • Cheese, Corn & Capsicum $7.50 per doz
  • Steak Varieties $6.50
  • Steak & Onion $1.95
  • Mince Potato Top $10.50 per doz
  • Steak & Pea $1.95
  • Cheese & Bacon $1.95
  • Herb Loaf $9.50
    • Home Baked herb loaf topped with rosemary oil & sea salt, served with garlic and chilli butters.
  • Thai Beef Salad / Steak, Egg & Fries / Chicken Filo $22.50
  • -Add Streaky bacon rashers $4.00
  • Fiordland Venison (GF) $32.50
    • Southern venison cooked medium rare and served with wilted spinach, white bean puree and a blackberry jus.
  • -Add homemade hash browns $3.00
  • Avocado Breakfast Toast $18.00
    • Fresh avocado spread over toasted multigrain bread, topped with poached eggs & green salad
  • Chicken Filo $22.50
    • Chicken, spinach, bacon, cream cheese, brie, walnuts & apricot sauce bound in filo baked until golden, on a cabbage slaw.
  • Asparagus & Corn Fritter $18.00
    • fresh asparagus, sweet corn, chives & cheddar fritter served with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Smoked Salmon Rosti $19.50
    • House smoked maple cured salmon,poached free range egg, potato rosti, wilted baby spinach, dill, creme fraiche
  • Caramelized Prawn & Cherry Tomato Risotto $19.50
    • Rocket, pinenuts & fresh lemon
  • Hotcakes $14.50
    • Poached rhubarb, hazelnut praline, cinnamon creme fraiche & Canadian maple syrup
  • Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
    • Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
  • Smashed Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta $17.50
    • Poachced free range egg, grilled halloumi, balsamic syrup, dukkah & rocket
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit $12.00
    • Honey roasted macadamias, citrus youghurt & gusto apple syrup
  • Slow Cooked Brisket Sandwich $22.50
    • Toasted focaccia, sweet pickles, tempura onion rings, apple and cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise
  • Smoked salmon OR free range bacon $5.50
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong
  • Woo Sambal $3
  • Woo Salad $14
    • lychee, peanuts, palm sugar dressing
  • Wok Fired Asian Vegetables $12
    • braised peanuts
  • Pork & Lup Cheong Wonton (4 pieces) $10
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $3
  • Honey & Soy Tossed Squid $18
    • cashew nuts, szechuan pepper, chilli
  • Woo Roti Doughnut $12
    • gingernut ice cream, pandan
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