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

  • Espetada $15.90
    • Hanging skewer of Chicken thighs, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a regular side
  • Supremo Veggie Burger $12.90
    • Veggie patty, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
  • Veggie Wrap $9.90
    • Veggie patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato & our light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
  • - On its own $24.90
  • Chips
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Spicy Rice
  • 8 Churrasco BBQ Ribs $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • 5 pcs $4.20
  • Avocado Bacon Supreme $10.20
    • Smooth creamy avocado and NZ manuka smoked bacon, combined with Wendy’s Homestyle Chicken fillet – unbeatable. Topped with aioli, sweet thai chili sauce, red onions, red tomato and crisp fresh lettuce.
  • Chicken Club $9.20
    • These aren't some boring old chicken sandwiches. Meet Wendy's Chicken Club – tender, all-white whole chicken breast topped with thick-cut manuka smoked bacon, natural cheese, creamy mayo, hand-cut lettuce, and freshly sliced tomatoes.
  • 3 pcs $5.90
  • Bacon Cheeseburger $4.20
    • 100% fresh NZ beef topped with natural cheese, manuka smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on a plain bun.
  • Kids Meal Hamburger $5.90
    • Made with fresh 100% Quality Mark beef, topped with ketchup on a plain warm bun. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml), plus the kids toy.
  • S $3.20
  • Kids Meal Nuggets $5.90
    • Four pieces of juicy whole chicken breast, coated in a crispy crumb. Add your choice of fries or mandarin pieces and a range of drinks (soft drinks, Keri Kids Blackcurrant, CalciYum in three flavours or Pump 400ml) plus the kids toy.
  • Marinated Spare Ribs (4) (GF) $6.50
    • Pork ribs marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Gf = gluten free
  • 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.
  • Panang Curry (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A spicy curry cooked with coconut cream, ka ir leaves and vegetables. Popular curry with a slight lime tang.Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • V = can be made vegan
  • Curries come to you at a mild spiciness. By making it milder you are also making it less flavoursome. If you want it hotter, please let your wait staff know.
  • Massaman Curry (GF) (V) $15.00
    • A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Larb Chicken Salad (GF) $15.00
    • Minced chicken or pork salad, mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice.Chicken or Pork
  • Jalapeno poppers $12.00
  • -12" $24.00
  • -12" $24.00
  • -20" $45.00
  • -20" $45.00
  • -20" $45.00
  • The j lo (V)
    • Extra tomato base, red onions, sundried tomato, spinach, roast pumpkins, roast capsicum and pineapple.
  • -12" $19.00
  • Pumpkin salad** $15.50
    • W spinach, cashew nuts & goats cheese
  • Seafood chowder $18
    • W toasted ciabatta bread
  • Pancakes $16.5
    • berry compote & natural Greek yoghurt
  • * Gluten Free ** Can be made Gluten Free. Add $1 for Gluten Free Bread
  • Eggs benedict** $17.5 / $18.5
    • 2 free range poached eggs w spinach, english muffin & hollandise sauce w bacon / salmon
  • Salt & pepper squid $15.50
    • W fresh salad & chilli mayo
  • Bacon Buttie** $16.5
    • fresh baps, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato sauce
  • Toasted flatbreads** $12
    • w marinated olives, tzatziki & hummus
  • Sausage $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.
  • BERRY PANCAKES (V) $14.00
  • Black Pudding $3.00
  • SLICES / CAKES / BROWNIES (V) from $3.00
    • Check the cabinet for delicious slices, cakes, and brownies, all made in-house. Selection changes daily.
  • Bacon $3.00
  • CORN FRITTERS (V) $14.50
    • ADD SALMON OR BACON FOR $3.00.Handmade vegetarian corn fritters served with sweet chilli sauce, tomato salsa, and sour cream.
  • Grilled Tomatoes $2.00
  • Yang Chow Fried Rice $16.00
  • Sesame Prawns with Sweet & Sour Sauce $14.00
  • Fish Slices with Szechuan Peppers & Chillies $30.00
  • Shao Mai (Dim Sums) $6.00
  • Honeycomb in Shacha Sauce $22.00
  • Bowl of Egg Fried Rice $3.00
  • Prawn Egg Foo Yong $30.00
  • Seafood & Tofu on Steamed Egg $30.00
  • Steak open sandwich $22.90
    • chermoula ribeye steak, dukkah roasted tomatoes, salad greens and crumbed feta on grilled focaccia
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with portobello mushroom, pesto, parmesan, balsamic drizzle
  • Mexican chicken burger $17.80
    • with cos, tomato, red onion, avocado cream & chipotle aioli
  • Bacon $6.50
  • Chicken & bacon baguette $10.80
    • with cos, tomato, brie, aioli and pesto
  • Seed toast $5.00
  • Eggs any style $6.00
  • Coconut and Cranberry Bircher Muesli $11.50
    • with seeds, apple, natural yoghurt, nut crumble and fresh fruit
  • Full Irish Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown, black pudding & locally made haggis served with toast & two free range eggs, poached, scrambled or fried.
  • Lamb Shanks $23.50
    • Slow roasted lamb shanks in a tomato & barley gravy. Accompanied with kumara mash.One Shank
  • Eggs Benedict $22.50
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Smoked Salmon
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Craic Nachos $18.50
    • Corn chips topped with chilli mince, sour cream & melted cheese
  • Mussel Pot Entrée $24.00
    • Freshly steamed mussels served in their shells in a Thai green curry sauce. Served with a fresh garden salad & ciabatta bread. (14)
  • Smoked Chicken & Cranberry Hearty Doorstop Sandwich $23.50
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry sauce & brie, with salad & mayo. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Craic Burger $24.50
    • Homemade Southland beef patties layered with crispy bacon, tomato, red onion, cheese & lettuce. Jammed between a toasted bun & dressed with aioli & tomato relish. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Fries $4.00
  • ROAST OF THE DAY $9.90
  • Pork Ribs $8.90
    • with barbeque sauce
  • Eggs $2.00/$4.00
    • one/two
  • Hot roasted vegetable salad $19.90
  • FISH WITH VEGETABLES $10.90
  • Vegetables $5.00
  • Mash & gravy $4.00
  • Duck liver pate, crostini, fig & balsamic relish $12.20
  • Warm salad, crisp pork belly $26.00
    • seared scallop, cucumber, daikon & granny smith apple, hoisin syrup, citrus dressing
  • Potato gnocchi, stir fried broccolini $23.50
    • with salsa rocket cream sauce, roast pumpkin, ratatouille relish, shaved parmesan
  • Child portion $16.50
    • fish & chips with ketchup
  • Frozen parfait, razzcherry & pistachio praline $15.50
    • dark chocolate biscuit, citrus syrup & white chocolate crumbs
  • Whitestone Windsor blue cheese $18.00
    • red onion marmalade, homemade oatmeal cookies
  • Heart baked ciabatta bread, E.V olive oil, and balsamic $8.20
  • Chef's soup chosen for the day, grilled ciabatta $14.50
  • 34 Udang Masak Lemak Prawn $19.90
    • Prawn cooked ture to its originality from villages throughout Malaysia
  • 9 Biryani Chicken/ Lamb $12
    • Biryani rice cooked with meat infused with fresh spices and fresh coriander leaves served with egg
  • 38 Potato Masala Dosai $12
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • Dishes served with rice
  • 2 Chicken Satay $9
    • 6 pieces of chicken satay with homemade satay sauce, coriander and onion
  • 45 Mee Goreng $14
    • Mamak Style egg noodle wok fried with chicken, shrimps, bean sprout and egg
  • 21 Chicken Dosai $13.90
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • 35 Plain Dosai $8
    • Giant Asian crepe made out of rice flour served with chaat, coconut chutney and tomato chutney
  • spring vegetables $7,5
  • Bagel of the moment homemade $7,5
    • with cream cheese and jam
  • Tom Stuffer – famous in Vail Colorado! a flat bread filled $16,9
    • with a cheese omelette with a choice of veges, chorizo or chicken topped with in house tomato chutney
  • Chargrilled chicken breast salad $17,5
    • with Sage derby, semi dried tomato & pancetta on grilled ciabatta with rocket leaves & caper butter sauce
  • Filo tart of roasted baby beets and cherry tomatoes, red onion and goats cheese drizzled $16,5
    • with a pomegranate balsamic glaze served with wispy beet leaves
  • Fresh fish sourced daily from p.o.a
    • our local Mongers
  • Seed crusted Portobello mushrooms on $16
    • spring salad greens, nam jim dressing & stuffed olive tartare
  • Assorted Breads $8,5
    • Tapenade's, Pestos
  • Steamed Coconut Rice $5
  • Turmeric Chicken $14
  • Madam's Rendang $26
    • chicken - served with coconut rice
  • Soy, Sesame eggplant $14
    • red chilli dressing
  • Woo Sambal $3
  • Chicken & Prawn Laksa Soup $20/ $18
  • Honey & Soy Tossed Squid $18
    • cashew nuts, szechuan pepper, chilli
  • Steamed White Pak Choy $12
    • confit garlic
  • $22.50 (Main)
  • Venison Pie $19.50
    • Venison braised in Red Wine and covered in pastry. Served with salad and garlic mash
  • Seafood Chowder $15.50
    • Served with toasted Ciabatta Bread
  • Fries & Tomato Sauce $5.00
  • Beef Fillet Mignon $32.50
    • Beef fillet wrapped in Streaky Bacon, with your choice of a creamy mushroom sauce or a red wine jus. Served with a fresh salad and your choice of fries or mash
  • Seafood Basket $27.50
    • A selection of crumbed Scallops, Prawn Cutlets, Squid Rings and Battered Fish. Served with Fries and Tartare Sauce and a fresh green salad
  • Scallops $16.50
    • Sauteed or Crumbed with you choice of Tartare Sauce, Lemon Butter or Garlic Aioli
  • Chicken Satay $13.50
    • Sauteed Chicken Tenderloin, bound in a coconut flavoured Satay sauce, served with Basmati rice
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