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

  • Sweet and Sour $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn or Battered Fish
  • Chicken Wings (4) $6.00
    • Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
  • Ginger Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Vietnamese Salad $18.50 / $19.50
    • Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and fresh coriander flavours, mixed with chopped cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara. Chicken or Pork / Prawn
  • Clay Pot Rice $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.00
    • Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Peanut Sauce, Vegetables, Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Beef Salad $18.00
    • Wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with Thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or Beef
  • Spicy Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Deep fried pork fillet on rice $12
  • 101 spicy grilled whole blue cod $30
  • Plain tofu jelly $5
  • Beef and soft egg on rice M $12 L $14
  • Szuchuan vegetables with chicken/ beef $18
  • Deep fried hot and spicy chicken on rice M $12 L $14
  • Seafood stir fried with vegetables on rice M $12 L $14
  • Sliced lamb with Chinese medicinal herbs hot pot $17
  • Chocolate Delight Cake $12.00
    • Sweet semolina cake, served with fresh cream or natural unsweetened yoghurt.
  • Bread Basket $6.00
  • Falafel medallion (each) $3.00
  • Turkish Mixed Grill $24.00
    • A combination of lamb shish, chicken shish & kofta shish, plated & served with salad, sauce & pita bread.
  • Hummus $4.00
  • Falafel Kebab $15.00
    • Chickpea & lentil medallions. Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce. Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad Large:
  • Mezze Platter $18.00
    • Turkish style antipasto of vegetarian delights.
  • Tahini Sauce
    • Sesame seed paste infused with lemon juice, garlic & chopped parsley
  • Tokyo Garden Premium Platter $35.00
    • $ sushi, 6 nigiri, 6 hosomaki and 9 pcs. sashimi
  • Prawn Tempura Udon $10.00
    • with 2 king prawn tempura
  • Fresh Salmon
  • Beef Tataki $12.00
    • Beef fillets served on the outside served with special sauce and salad
  • Karaage Chicken Strips $6.50
    • 4 pcs. crispy, deep fried chicken served with sauce
  • Fresh Tuna
  • Teriyaki Chicken $15.00
    • grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce
  • Tuna Sushi and Sashimi Platter $21.00
    • 4 sushi, 2 nigiri and 6 pcs. sashimi
  • Japanese style Chicken Wings(4) $8.00
  • Chicken $12.50
  • Yang Zhou fried rice $11.90
  • Roast Duck $10.90
  • Chicken Cashew Nuts $11.90
  • Samurai $8.50
    • Choice of chicken or beef in our famous teriyaki Sauce on bed of fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli
  • Vegetarian $10.50
  • Chicken $11.50
  • Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Beans, Hollandaise $4
  • Fish of the Day (G.F.) $21
    • Today’s Fresh Fish served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach & Seasonal Vegetables
  • Add Eggs $4
  • Garlic Bread (V., G.F.O) $8
    • served with Hummus
  • The Dog’s Breakfast $24
    • Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • G.F.O= Gluten Free Option
  • Tempeh Stack (V., G.F.) $19
    • Philippine Adobo Marinade served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach, Beans, Roast Tomato & Aioli
  • Vegetable Iskender $15.50
    • zucchini and carrot fritters - 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
  • Grilled Halloumi Cheese $14.00
    • with hummus, falafel and Turkish bread
  • Grilled Chicken $14.50
    • 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
  • Grilled Chicken Meze $26.00
    • grilled chicken sliced, dip dolma, sigara borek (filo pastry with feta), falafel, tabouleh, grilled halloumi cheese, salad, Turkish bread and rice
  • Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Bread $9.50
    • melted butter, parsley, garlic and mozzarella cheese
  • Warm Lamb Salad $18.00
    • with feta cheese, fresh green salad, olives, beetroot dip, jacik, dollop of hummus and Turkish bread
  • Adana Burger $17.00
    • traditional grill adana skewers (lamb mince), tomato, halloumi cheese in burger bun served with fries, salad, garlic, mayo, hummus dip and tomato sauce
  • Shredded Pork & Bamboo Shoot with Chilli Bean Sauce $22.00
  • Fish Balls on Lettuces $22.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $22.00
    • Szechuan Style
  • Venison / Scallops $30.00
  • Sizzling Lamb Chops with Ginger & Spring Onion $30.00
  • BBQ Pork $22.00
  • Seafood & Tofu Pot $30.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $22.00
    • Bones On-Chopped
  • Muesli and yogurt $7.50
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt, and fruit compote Fruit compote options:. boysenberry, blackberry and apple/peach, mango and passion fruit rhubarb and red berry
  • Toast Breakfast $3.00
    • Marmite toast soldier
  • Bagel Breakfast served with either fruit jam and cream cheese, or cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
    • warmed baqe
  • Pancake breakfast $5.00
    • Pancake and Maple Syrup
  • Eggs Benedict $13.50
    • Free range poached eggs. English muffin, hot smoked salmon or havoc double smoked ham with hollandaise sauce
  • Pancakes $12.50
    • Buttermilk pancake stack served with fruit compote, maple syrup, cream or yogurt Fruit compote Options: • boysenberry, blackberry, and apple • peach. mango and passion fruit • rhubarb and red berry
  • Egg breakfast $5.00
    • Poached egg on toast
  • Tomato, avocado and Vogel's brealfast $12.50
    • Tomato, avocado, rocket, lemon and extra virgin olive oil served with Vogel's toast
  • 11. Kamome green salad $10.00
  • 20. Yasai itame — teriyaki vege on rice $12.00
  • 2. Edamame $3.50
    • boiled green soy bean
  • - 8 pcs $11.50
  • - 12 pcs $15.50
  • 4. Karaage chicken $9.00
    • crispy chicken -6 pcs
  • - 8 pcs $7.50
  • 24. Vege sushi
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Bacon
  • Baked Eggs $18.50
    • Homemade baked beans with chickpeas & spinach then topped with two craic's eggs, baked in the oven in an individual casserole dish and served with ciabatta bread. Add chorizo sausage $4.00
  • Bangers “n” Mash $19.00
    • 3 pure Southland beef sausages served on creamy mashed potato topped with rich onion gravy.
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Main $23.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread
  • Breads & Spreads $18.50
    • Fresh & toasted breads with hummus, basil & sun dried tomato pesto, enough to share.
  • 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).
  • Anti Pasto Platter For Two $44.00
    • A selection of cured meat, smoked salmon, mussels, local cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, dips & fresh fruit, served with fresh bread & crackers.(Additional person $20.00)(For One $24.00)
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Spinach
  • Wild Hotpot $36.00
    • Braised venison, smoked beef & mushrooms with a flaky pastry top & seasonal roast vegetables
  • Banoffee $13.00
    • Caramelized bananas & vanilla bean ice cream topped with butterscotch drizzle & gingernut crumble
  • Traditional Scottish Haggis $16.00
    • Served with oat cakes & peppercorn jus
  • Green Garden Salad $8.00
  • Pork Belly $36.00
    • Served on sage & chive mash with caramelized apple, cherry tomatoes, rocket & whisky cream sauce
  • Black Forest Mousse $13.00
    • Chocolate mousse with berry compote & biscuit crumble
  • Smoked Duck Salad $22.00
    • Roast walnuts, blue cheese & fresh orange vinaigrette
  • Breads & Spreads $14.00
    • House baked bread with olive oil, balsamic & dips
  • Pan-Fried Blue Cod Fillet $27.00
    • Served with home-cured pancetta and chive potato cake & lemon & tarragon cream sauce
  • Express Breakfast $12.00
    • A selection of Simply Squeezed Juices wholemeal or white toast with preserves & spreads Freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
  • The victoria' Sponge $10.00
    • Our own special Victoria Sponge made with double chocolate and layered with white chocolate & orange. Served with chocolate truffle & whipped cream >>
  • Victoria Lemon Pot $10.00
    • our own zesty lemon cream posset served with a choice of toppings, Ginger compote & sorbet/Blueberry & lemon Curd/Summer Berry Fruits
  • Blue vein peach chutney & crostini
  • Roasted Capsicum, Mushroom & spinach Filo tart V $19.00
    • topped with creamy brie and served with provencal baby potatoes and house salad
  • Porridge $12.50
    • Made to order with whole or trim milk and served with raw sugar & cream
  • Chicken Stuffed with Macadamia, Cranberry & Brie $25.00
    • Served with sautéed green beans, jasmine rice & red onion marmalade
  • Mixed platter for two $14.00
    • A combination of the above entrees: 2 veg samosa, 2 onion bhaji, 2 choosa tikka, and 2 seekh kebabs
  • all curries are served with rice.
  • Tarka dal $6.00
    • Cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, tomatoes and turmeric garnished with coriander.
  • Chicken/lamb korma $6.00
    • Chicken/lamb pieces cooked with cashew nut exotic gravy.
  • Cheese and garlic naan $4.50
    • Plain flour naan stuffed with cheese, garlic and coriander.
  • any dish can be served at your choice of mild, medium, hot or indian hot.
  • Paneer makhani $6.00
    • Of cottage cheese, cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce, garnished, with almonds.
  • Naan $2.50
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor oven, garnished with butter.
  • Fries $3.50
    • with your choice of sauces
  • Double Angus with Cheese $10.90
    • Two delicious New Zealand beef patties (340g), cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • 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.
  • Blue Ocean $8.00
    • Freshly battered fish, with tartare sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Green Piece $8.00
    • Spicey chickpea patty, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Chicken Strips Combo $10.90
    • Crispy Chicken Strips, can of soft drink, fries, aioli
  • Extras $1.00
    • Sauce $ 0.50 / Beef Patties $3.00 / Chicken, Lamb or Vension $4.00 /Beetroot $0.50 /Gluten Free $1.00 / Cheese $1.00 / Bacon $1.00 / Egg $1.00 / Avocado
  • The Big Gus $11.90
    • Two delicious NZ beef patties (3209), cheese, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, BBQ sauce & aioli.
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