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

  • Aioli $2.00
  • Ham Steak (~200g) $20.95
    • Topped with a pineapple ring, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Ribeye Steak (~200g) 20.95
    • Cooked to your liking, topped with either garlic butter, plain, garlic or mushroom gravy, served with fries & your choice of salad or vegetables $
  • Warm Vegetable Salad $16.95
    • Roasted seasonal vegetables with grated cheese, tossed through a fresh garden salad, drizzled with an aioli dressing
  • Soup Of The Day (check specials board) $10.95
    • Served with toasted, buttered brown bread
  • Bowl steamed vegetables $5.90
  • Side Salad $5.90
  • Bacon $3.50
  • - Add chips + $3.50
  • Fish & chips, fresh fish crumbed, hand-cut chips, tartare sauce $21.00
  • Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Eggs benedict, free range eggs, toasted ciabatta, hollandaise $13.50
  • Whitestone Moeraki blue fig paste, walnut bread - To share $24.00 $16.00
  • Hummus, garden pesto, spiced chickpeas, ciabatta $15.00
  • Panna cotta, warm dulce de leche, shortbread crumb, strawberry granita. $15.90
  • Christmas spiced summer berry pudding, anglaise, whipped cream $15.90
  • Polenta Fries $9.50
  • Mushrooms $ 4.00
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • choice of bacon or salmon or mushroom on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise sauce
  • Mount Aspiring $23.90
    • Spicy chorizo, spinach, black olives, feta & mozzarella on a tomato base
  • Falafel with beetroot hummus, rocket & aioli $13.90
  • Aioli $1.50
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $6.00
  • Two Eggs Any style - with salsa Verde & ciabatta toast $13.90
  • Margherita $27.00
    • fresh basil & tomato
  • Margherita $27.00
    • fresh basil & tomato
  • 12 Stack of ribs $38.00
    • with triple cooked fries & crunchy slaw
  • Starter Options
    • Breads & dips / Antipasto platters / Plated starters - Soup, pate, salt & pepper squid
  • Vegetarian burger $24.00
    • tempura battered seasonal vegetables, mushroom, aioli & triple cooked fries
  • Slow roasted lamb shoulder $27.00
    • shaved onion, rosemary crunch
  • Whole fish $29.00
    • gremolata, grilled lemon, with a dollop of aioli & polenta fries
  • Eggs benedict $20.00
    • hollandause & spinach on toasted ciabatta with your choice of bacon, smoked salmon or grilled mushroom
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
  • Side Dish Platter - Raita, mint chutney, kechumber, banana and coconut, Little India chilli chutney and mango chutney served with six papadoms. $10.00
  • Tamarind - A sweet but tangy sauce, a perfect match for our vegetarian starters. $3.50
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor. $3.50
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
  • Amritsari Chole - Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, finished with freshly ground spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Keema Naan - Naan with a stuffing of spiced lamb mince. $5.00
  • Biryani Chicken / Lamb / Vegetable - Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables. Served with 2 poppadoms and raita. $16.00
  • Wedges $5.00
    • W/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Hotdog $2.00
  • Dunedin’s Famous “STARTERS” Cheeseburger $3.00
  • Add Chips $1.00
  • Bowl of Onion Rings $5.00
    • W/ aioli
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
    • BBQ, Tomato, Sweet Chilli, Aioli, Tartare, Mayonnaise
  • Fish & Chips $6.00
  • Fish Burger $6.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, lettuce & cheese
  • A bowl of rice $ 3.00
  • Organic Salad $ 11.80
    • with garlic bread or gluten free bread
  • Salmon Special Dish(GF) $ 21.80
  • Add $ 1.00
    • for organic five gram large rice or large noodles
  • A bowl of organic salad(Small/Large) $ 5.80/$ 8.80
  • Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup $ 13.80
  • Beef/Pork Mince Noodle Soup $ 9.80
  • Jumbo Dumplings(Medium/Large) $ 9.80/$ 13.80
    • vegan/kale/beef/chicken
  • 12. Salmon salad $13.00
  • - 12pcs $15.00
  • 5. Agedashi tofu $5.00
    • deep fried tofu -4 pcs
  • 7. Prawn tempura -3 pcs $6.00
  • 32. Salmon nigiri
  • 14. Teriyaki chicken $14.00
  • - 8 pcs $11.00
  • - 8 pcs $12.00
  • Hottie $9.90
    • This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Big Bro $14.90
    • I guess if we had a Kiwi Burger this would be it, Its good times. Beef Pattie, Salad, Bacon, Egg, Portobello Mushroom, Beetroot, Cheese with Aioli, and Velvet Relish.
  • Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
  • Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
    • 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Soft Drinks $4.5
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • 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.
  • Spicy Prawns on Rice $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Spicy Mushrooms and Bean Curd $12 Medium / $9 Small
  • Fried Tofu with Mushroom Chow Mein $13 Large / $9 Small
  • Singapore Noodles (Spicy and Hot) $12 Large / $10 Small
  • Plain Ice Cream $2.50
  • Mushroom Stuffed with Chicken (Steamed) $15 Large / $11 Small
  • Nasi Goreng Fried Rice $12 Large / $9 Small
  • Stewed Pork with Tofu $14 Large / $10 Small
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9.95
    • Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, caramel, passionfruit or strawberry topping, served with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles & wafers
  • Fish & Chips $20.95
    • Succulent battered blue cod fillets, served with fries, tartare sauce & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Side Salad $5.90
  • Crumbed Mushrooms $16.95
    • Filled with cream cheese, served with plum sauce, fries & your choice of salad or vegetables
  • Extra cream $3.00
  • Toast/Bread $2.00
  • Blue Cod fillet $8.00 each
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.95
    • Served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce & chocolate shavings
  • Steak $1.95
  • Mince Potato Top $7.50 per doz
  • Cheese, Onion & Mushroom $10.50 per doz
  • Puffs Chocolate (unfilled) $0.85
  • Chocolate Eclairs (unfilled) $1.00
  • Cheese, Corn & Capsicum $7.50 per doz
  • Cheese & Bacon $1.95
  • Mince $10.50 per doz
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod & Chips $20.00
    • With tartare sauce and tomato sauces
  • ● Wedges with Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream $9.50
  • -Add cheese $10.50
  • Pork Ribs $22.00
    • In chipotle barbecue sauce
  • Parma Ham, Blue Cheese, Fig and Hazelnut Salad $20.00
  • -For 4 $60.00
  • Raspberry Lamingtons $7.50
    • With whipped cream
  • Apple Strudel $8.50
    • With maple walnut ice-cream
  • The Angus Burger $ 6.90
    • Prime NZ beef (1609), lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Sweet Chicks $8.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in honey soy with lettuce, tomato, red onion & our own teriyaki sauce.
  • Burghanza $13.90
    • A huge double serving of prime New Zealand beef (340g), lashings of bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & creamy aioli.
  • Chicken Strips Combo $10.90
    • Crispy Chicken Strips, can of soft drink, fries, aioli
  • Crum bed Calamari $4.00 / $7.00
    • with wasabi mayo 1/2 Dozen / Dozen
  • The Bullseye $13.90
    • 200g Angus rib eye steak - grilled to medium, lettuce, tomato, red onion aioli & tomato relish.
  • The Angus Burger with Cheese $ 7.50
    • Prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Otago Oink $8.90
    • The best NZ beef, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
  • E14 Sharing Plate $25.00
    • combination sharing entrée including fresh roll. Money bags, dumplings and crunchy pork belly
  • THAI FEAST (Per Person) $35
  • S15 Crispy Fish $38.00
    • deep fried whole fish marinated with lime and ginger, served with chilli tamarind sauce
  • Deep Fried Squid
  • S3 Phuket Cashewnut $25.00
    • battered chicken stir fry with roasted chilli paste and seasonal vegetables
  • Minimum 6 People
  • S14 Steamed Whole Snapper (GF) $35.00
    • with ginger, kaffir lime and basil
  • Greens Stir Fried With Garlic $15.00
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