The Esplanade Restaurant in Dunedin Menu

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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

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 Basket $9.00
Pizza, garlic, rosemary $12.00
Pizza, tomato, oregano, garlic $15.00

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

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

- 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

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

Pecorino, honey $14.00
Gorganzola, pear $14.00

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

BBQ smoked pork spare ribs $15.50
- with sticky sauce, chili and peanut crumble (4)
Vault Sliders $15.50
Pork cheek croquette $16.00
- wth smoked chili BBQ sauce served with a pickled cucumber, coriander and shallot salad (3)
Roast pork belly steamed buns, pickled cucumber, szechuan salt + BBQ sauce (2) $18.00 with Tofu $16.50
Garlic rice w- crispy shallots + spring onion $8.50
Braised eggplant, tofu, mushrooms, garlic, chives + shallots $21.50
Curried tender lamb shoulder in tomato + coconut curry $25.50
- w- crispy shallots, coriander + minted yoghurt
Sesame peppered Pacific tuna $33.50
- yellow curry, bok choy, Otago clams, sweet potato, fried shallots, pea shoots + tomato chilli jam

-Large $20.00
Warm chicken & bacon salad (GF) (V)
- Pan fried chicken and bacon served on a fresh green salad with cheese, grapes, croutons and a garlic aioli Can also be served without the chicken & bacon.
Ribeye steak (GF) $24.50
- Cooked to your liking, topped with garlic butter, gravy, peppercorn jus or mushroom sauce. Served with chips & salad
-Large $12.50
-Small $8.50
Roast of the day sml or lge (GF)
- Please see the board for today's meat options Tender roast meat served with potato, pumpkin, vegetables and gravy
Shrimp cocktail (GF) $8.50
- Fresh shrimps bound in a seafood sauce served on lettuce with lemon
Seafood platter $17.50
- A mix of battered fish bites, squid rings, scallop, prawn cutlets and crabstick. Served with chips & salad

Mushrooms sautéed With Spinach $18.50
- served with rye seeded toast. parmesan & thyme butter
Careys Bay $13.90
- seasonal roast vegetables with feta $ maple roast walnuts on a green pesto base.
Citrus Toasted GranoLa $12.50
- with toasted almonds, coconut, seasonal fruit & greek yoghurt
Bacon $5.00
Trotters Gorge $23.90
- Bacon, slow roast tomato, basiL & mozzarella on a tomato base
Hollandaise $1.50
Eggs Benedict $21.50
- choice of bacon or salmon or mushroom on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise sauce
Mushrooms $ 4.00

Nachos $15.00
- Your choice of beef or vegetarian nachos, with crisp corn chips, grilled cheese, fresh salsa, and sour cream
Open Sandwiches $18.00
- Your choice of either Char-grilled Sirloin Steak, Cajun Chicken breast, or BLT. All served on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, beer battered onion rings, BBQ sauce, aioli, and a side of chunky steak fries.
Kensi Burgers $16.50
- Your choice of 180g beef patty OR cajun chicken breast with tomato, lettuce, cheese, homemade onion rings, and bacon - with chunky steak fries & aioli
Corn Fritters $18.00
- Stacked with streaky bacon and tomato relish, served with a fresh salad
Chicken Salad $16.00
- The Kensington's cajun chicken with croutons, bacon, and Caesar dressing over crisp seasonal salad
Cheesy Garlic Flatbread $10.00
- Freshly baked flat bread with garlic & mozzarella
Seafood Chowder $12.00
- Thick, chunky, and creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta & butter
Shrimp Cocktail $14.00
- Crisp lettuce and juicy shrimps lavished with seafood sauce

Sambal Fried Rice $11.50
- Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, bean sprouts, onion, carrots, and peas in sambal 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
Seafood Combination Noodles $13.50
- Thin egg noodles with prawns, fish ball, salad mix and fresh vegetables in oyster sauce
Hot Noodle $12.90
- Udon noodles with fresh vegetables, chicken and prawns in our special sweet sauce and Mongolian sauce in a soup
Vegetarian Mee Goreng $10.10
- Fresh thick egg noodles with fresh vegetables in an Indian style sauce
Curry Laksa $11.90
- Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, chicken, salad mix and fresh vegetables in a Malaysian-style coconut curry soup
Garlic Prawns $15.10
- Fresh thick egg noodles with prawns, shrimps and fresh vegetables simmered in our Noodle Hut favorite garlic sauce

Crispy bite-sized squid, finished with garlic and chilli and served with tangy citrus Outram slaw. $19.50
Platter of confit garlic with local feta, olives, and a selection of dips served with toasted ciabatta. $19.50
Green lipped mussels steamed in a karengo seaweed broth with fresh ciabatta. $22.50
Warm berry and rhubarb crumble served with crème anglaise and vanilla ice-cream. $14.50
Crispy bite-sized squid, finished with garlic and chilli and served with tangy citrus slaw. $19.50
Sautéed courgettes coated in dukkah $7.50
Capsicum stuffed with pumpkin, sundried tomato, feta, almonds and baby spinach, topped with crispy tortilla chips and served with organic greens dressed with a tofu mayo. $28.50
Home-made licorice ice cream, with berry compote and almond florentine. $14.50

Chicken Katsu $13.50
- w/curry
Chicken katsu $12.00
Ton katsu (pork) don $13.00
Spicy seafood $15.00
Your choice of broth
- shayu ramen/ miso ramen/ tonkotsu ramen
Plain udon $9.00
Spicy chicken $15.00
Spicy Pork $15.00

FRIES + TOMATO SAUCE + AIOLI $5.00
Cheese Board FOR TWO $24.99
- Finish off the night with a selection of 3 different New Zealand made cheeses, with fresh fruit and crackers.
CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD $16.00
- Crispy chicken with tomato, brie cheese, toasted cashews, crispy noodles and honey mustard dressing, on a bed of greens.
OPEN STEAK SAMMY $18.00
- Grilled steak with a red onion jam, tomato and cheese on fresh ciabatta bread with the side of fries and aioli.
FISH N’ ChIPS $22.50
- Fresh fish of the day, either beer battered or pan-fried with a fresh side salad, fries and aioli.
Cheese Cake $10.00
- Please ask our staff for the chef’s choice of cheesecake for the day.
EGGS BENEDICT $17.00
- Lightly toasted Ciabatta bread, stacked with perfectly poached fresh eggs, with creamy hollandaise sauce and your choice of Spinach and Smoked Salmon or Steaky Bacon.
CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD $10.00
- Crispy chicken with tomato, brie cheese, toasted cashews, crispy noodles and honey mustard dressing, on a bed of greens.

Bacon $3.00
VICARIUS SALAD (V) (GF) $12.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN FOR $3.00, CHICKEN & BACON FOR $5.00.Almost a Ceasar salad. Fresh mesclun lettuce and seasonal veggies, parmesan cheese, a poached egg, and aioli dressings served with homemade croutons.
Toast & Spreads $5.00
SALMON EGGS BENEDICT (GF) $19.00
- Just like the last one, with cold-smoked salmon instead of bacon.
BACON & BANANA PANCAKES $18.00
TIM’S TOASTED SANDWICHES (V) (VE) (GF) $7.50
- ADD CHICKEN, BACON, OR FRIED EGG FOR $2.50.Made with white or brown bread. Choose three of the following fillings: hummus, tomato relish, aioli, onion, ham, tomato, capsicum, cheese, Brie, mesclun salad, and pineapple.
Black Pudding $3.00
Salmon $3.00

Bowl of Onion Rings $5.00
- W/ aioli
Hotdog $2.00
Fish Burger $6.00
- W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
Vegetarian Burger $5.00
- W/ lettuce, sweet chilli sauce, cheese & onion rings
Chicken Burger $8.00
- W/ cranberry, brie & bacon
Fish & Chips $6.00
Extra Sauce $0.50
- BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
Wedges $5.00
- W/ sour cream & sweet chilli

Roast $22.00
- Succulent roast pork, drizzled in gravy and served on mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables.
Calamari Gluten Free $15.00
- Calamari lightly crumbed with herb and lemon pepper, deep fried and served with a delicious garlic aioli.
JJ Bangers and Mash $23.00
- Pork sausages served on a bed of mashed potato with peas, apple chutney and finished with a red wine onion jus, served with toasted sourdough bread.
Traditional Irish Stew $21.50
- Tender pieces of lamb, slow-braised in the traditional Irish way and served with a thick slice of toast.
Cheesecake $13.00
- This homemade delight changes daily, ask your waitperson for today’s choice.
Pork Belly $27.50
- Braised for four hours in apple cider, stuffed with black pudding and served with baby carrots, colcannon, apple puree and a cider jus with a choice of a side salad, fries or vegetables.
Chicken Parmigiana $25.00
- Pan seared and marinated in citrus with a pumpkin seed and soy crumb served with gratin potato, green beans, pumpkin puree and a thyme red wine jus, with your choice of side salad, fries or vegetables.
Seafood Chowder $15.00
- An age old recipe binding the bounties of the sea and land together in a rich, creamy seafood and vegetable broth. Served with toasted soda bread.

Chicken Burrito $17.5
- With Straight cut chips & aioli
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Sandwich $18.5
- With Straight cut chips & aioli
Capers Seasonal Soup $9.5
- Served with Toasted Ciabatta
Straight cut chips $7
- Served with Garlic Aioli
Hot Smoke Salmon $18.5
- With Zucchini & Capsicum Fritters, Salad and hollandaise
Sweet Corn Feta and Sundried Tomato Fritters $17
- With salad
Chef's Special N/A
- Check menu board or ask our staff
Moroccan Lamb Wrap $17.5
- With Straight cut chips & aioli

Caesar Salad $17.00
- Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan and croutons bound together with a traditional caesar dressing served with a deep fried egg yolk *Add Chicken for $5.00*
Eggs Benedict Stack $17.50
- Bacon, hash browns, spinach, served with poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce
Thai Beef Salad $17.00
- Thinly sliced beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion and chilli tossed with leafy greens, with a zesty Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles
Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
- Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
Seafood Laksa $20.00
- A spicy soup filled with a selection of fish and shellfish, served over Hokkien noodles and a side of lightly toasted bread
Open Chicken $17.00
- Grilled chicken thigh, camembert, lettuce and chilli lime jam layered on toasted focaccia drizzled with cranberry sauce and served with fries and aioli
Pasta (V) $21.00
- Angel hair pasta served with a creamy basil pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, capers, spinach, roasted peppers and topped with parmesan *Add Grilled Chicken for $5.00*
Hokkien Noodles $18.00
- Fried egg noodles tossed in a light sesame and chilli sauce with a selection of stir-fried vegetables *Add Shrimp or Grilled Chicken for $5.00*

Kransky/smoked salmon/bacon $4.50
Toast/ hashbrowns/tomato/mushrooms $2.50
CORN FRITTERS $3.50
- with rocket chilli+ herbed, Creme Fraiche, add bacon
EGGS YOUR STYLE $9.00
- free range eggs with toasted ciabatta, choice of chilli fried, poached, scrambled or fried
SMOKED MUSHROOMS ON TOAST $14.50
- house smoked mushrooms rocket walnuts, Evansdale blue cheese
PAVA PATTIES
- served with chilli yoghurt
CHUNKY FRIES $4.50/$7.50
- served with aioli+ ketchup(small/large)
BACON CHEESE BURGER $14.50
- chunky beef patty, bacon, cheese, mayo, lettuce, ketchup+ dill pickle

Sirloin Steak $29.50
- Served with green beans and a red wine jus
Gravad Lax $14.50
- Cured salmon served with creme fraiche with whole grain mustard and grilled ciabatta
Vegetable Risotto $19.50
- Risotto with asparagus and shaved parmesan cheese
Homemade Ciabatta $8.00
- Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Vegeballen (4 pieces) $9.50
- A vegetarian version of our popular bitterballen, made with seasonal vegetables
Seared Beef Salad $19.00
- Seared beef strips with tomato and a balsamic dressing
Pan Fried Fish of the Day $25.00
- Served on potato and clam mash with buttered cucumber, shaved fennel and a beurre blanc
Bitterballen (4 pieces) $9.50
- A Traditional Dutch bar snack - A ragout of slow cooked beef shoulder coated in bread crumbs and deep fried

The Esplanade Restaurant

Otago > Dunedin > The Esplanade Restaurant

Address

250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand

Phone

034562544

Email

hello@esplanade.co

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

$20 - $30

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

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

The Esplanade Restaurant in Dunedin Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

The Esplanade Restaurant

Otago > Dunedin > The Esplanade Restaurant

Address

Phone

Email

Opened hours

Price

Type

Service

Cuisine

Features

250 Forbury Road, Saint Clair, Dunedin, Otago, 9012, New Zealand

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