Love Mussel in Northland Menu

SEAFOOD CLASSICS SEAFOOD CLASSICS
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $21.00
    • Smoked fish scallops, prawn tails, mussels finished with nutmeg powder. Served with crusty baguette & garlic butter (g/f without bread) Beer match: Stella Artois Pilsener / Wine match: Ned Sav Blanc
  • CRAB & MUSSELL FRITTERS (3 pieces) $18.00
    • With mesclun & orange salad and herb mayo. Beer match: Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider / Wine match: Yealand's Sauvignon Blanc
  • FRESH BEER BATTERED FISH 'N CHIPS $22.00
    • White flesh Dory, rustic fries, tartare sauce, lemon & salad garnish. Beer match: Macs Three Wolves / Wine match: King Series Sav Blanc
  • LEMON PEPPER SQUID (g/f) Sml: $16 / Lge: $23
    • Rocket, spiced pineapple salsa, roasted garlic aioli. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Kings Series Chardonnay
  • SEAFOOD PAELLA $21.00
    • Mussels, prawns, tuatuta, clams & mussels in the shell, saffron infused risotto. Beer match: Corona / Wine match: Yealand's Tempranillo
SANDWICHES & BURGERS SANDWICHES & BURGERS
  • CHARGRILLED MINUTE STEAK SANDWHICH $21.00
    • Toased artisan bun, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, slaw, tomato relish, rustic fries & salad garnish. Beer match: Steinlarger Pure / Wine match: Kings Wrath Pinot Noir
  • FRESH CATCH FISH BURGER $23.00
    • Today's fish lightly crumbed with panko, coconut & lime. Artisan bun, seaweed, miso mayo & rustic fries. Beer match: Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match: Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc
  • LAMB BURGER $22.00
    • Marinated Lamb rump, tzatziki sauce, tomato, rocket, artisan bun & a side of rustic fries. Beer match: Emersons Bookbinder / Wine match: Lake Challice Pinot Noir
  • SHRIMP & AVOCADO SANDWICH $16.00
    • Shrimps bound in Maire rose cocktail sauce, iceberg lettuce on Italian bread. Beer match: Mac's Mid Vicious (2.5%) / Wine match: Trinity Hills Pinot Gris
SUMMER SALADS SUMMER SALADS
  • BLACK & WHITE SESAME SEED TUNA (g/f) $25.00
    • Seared tuna (medium/rare), seaweed salad, diced tomato & cucumber, rocket greens with an Asian dressing
  • THAI CHICKEN SALAD $22.00
    • Chicken thigh strips, house made Thai sauce, crispy noodles, tomato, cucumber, mint & coriander, snow pea shoots, crispy shallots
  • CLASSIC CAESER SALAD $19.00
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon lardons, parmesan shavings, anchovy fillets, egg & homemade Caesar dressing. Optional Extras:
  • - add Prawns (6) + $7.00
  • - add Cajun chicken + $8.00
  • CAPRESE SALAD (g/f) $18.00
    • Heirloom tomatoes layered with buffalo mozzarella cheese, baby basil leaves drizzled with white truffle oil
  • CHARRED FENNEL & ORANGE SALAD (g/f & v) $26.00
    • Toasted mixed nuts & seeds, dried cranberries, drizzled with house dressing
  • WARM DUCK & POMEGRANATE SALAD (g/f) $24.00
    • Baby kale, tomato, cucumber, toasted walnuts with pomegranate seeds, sesame dressing
  • CHARGRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE STACK (v) $20.00
    • Char-grilled selection of summer vegetables with halloumi cheese drizzled with truffle oil & tomato pesto
RISOTTO OF THE DAY RISOTTO OF THE DAY
  • Wait staff will inform you about Chef's Risotto creation on offer today - served with parmesan cheese & truffle oil, price on enquiry. Beer match Little Creatures Pale Ale / Wine match Kings Series Chardonnay

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chargrilled Beef Sirloin $14.50
  • Chargrilled Chicken Thighs $14.50
  • Added Combination Seafood $16.50
  • Panfryed Marinated Pork Chops with Lemon Grass $15.50
  • Vegetarian Summer Rolls (x2) $7.00
  • Added with Sliced Pork, Beef Meat Balls & Prawns $16.00
  • Added with Panfryed Pork Belly $16.00
  • Chargrilled Lamb $14.50
  • Scallops $18
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $12
  • Scallop $3
  • Sliders with coleslaw and chips $14.5
    • panfried fish & tartare sauce or pork belly & sweet chilli sauce or seared chicken & buffalo or seasonal vegies & aioli
  • Fish n Chips $23
    • Mac’s Gold beer batter, tartare sauce
  • Oyster $3
  • Scallop & Chorizo $18
    • capsicum, tomato, red onion, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette
  • Prawn $3
  • SAFFRON SEAFOOD TAGLIATELLE $29
    • Pan fried scallops and prawns tossed through fresh tagliatelle in a creamy saffron sauce served w/fresh whole shell mussels and clams GF fusilli pasta
  • PRAWN LINGUINE $28
    • Juicy prawn tails sautéed in garlic & chilli oil, tossed with fresh linguine in a lemon & tomato butter sauce served w/ whole tiger prawns, chives & roquette garnish GF fusilli pasta Df no butter
  • PANFRIED 350GR SCOTCH FILLET $34
    • Buttered broccolini, beer battered onion rings, chunky cut fries, w/ café de Paris butter & red wine jus
  • AFFOGATO $16
    • Espresso coffee, vanilla bean ice-cream, served w/ RED’s own choc-chip mini cookie & your choice of liqueur : Kahlua, Frangelico or Amaretto
  • LITTLE RED HEN Flavour & Elegance $27/snack.size$15.50
    • Smoked chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, red onion, basil pesto & grated parmesan
  • CAPRICCIOSA $21/snack$14
    • Ham, mushrooms, kalamata olives, mozzarella, oregano & fresh basil
  • Signature Dessert CHOCOLATE ‘Lava’ FONDANT $14
    • Warmed chocolate pudding with a creamy fondant centre and pecan crusted vanilla ice cream with RED tuile garnish Fresh baked & worth the wait - but please allow minimum 12 minutes cooking time (depending on service demands ). Ask staff for expected wait-time if needed.
  • GF MEDITERRANEAN SALAD $9
    • Rocket, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, feta & balsamic dressing
  • Lemon Curd Tartlet $12.50
    • Lime Sorbet & Orange Syrup
  • Small= S / Large= L
  • Maple Pecan Tartlet $12.50
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Maple Syrup
  • Twice-Cooked Pork Belly $32.00
    • Garlic & Herb Saute Potatoes & Caramelised Apple Sauce
  • Eye Fillet of Angus Beef $36.00
    • Potato Gratin, Horseradish Yorkshire Pudding / Red Wine Jus
  • Fish of The Day $34.00
    • Fresh Market prepared daily. Ask your waiter for details
  • Duo of Hawke's Bay Lamb $33.00
    • Pressed Braised Shoulder & Smoked Sirloin / Carrot & Parsnip Purees, Root Vegetables, Mint & Rosemary Sauce
  • Cheeseboard $18.00
    • Three Cheeses, Sun-Blushed Tomato & Olive Chutney and Crackers
  • DELUXE HAMBURGER
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce and mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • SAUSAGE BENE
    • Our NEW Sausage Bene is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg, our signature streaky bacon, melted cheese, creamy Kato hollandaise sauce and nestled inside a warm English muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
  • BUFFALO CHICKEN FRIES
    • The latest edition to the Chicken Fries family has arrived.....Buffalo Chicken Fries! Fries made of real chicken, with a crispy coating and Buffalo spice and Buffalo attitude. Only available for a limited time so you'll better hurry.
  • EGGS BENE DELUXE
    • Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK.
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
    • Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • All mains are served with complementary rice.
  • Paratha $2.50
    • Flaky thick bread, enriched with butter
  • Prawn Korma $15.90
    • Shelled prawns cooked in ground cashew nut and creamy based gravy to create a rich and nutty flavour
  • Fish Malabari $15.90
    • From the exotic locales of Malabar, South Indian, lemon fish cooked with coconut milk, capsicum and coriander
  • Lamb Korma $13.90
    • Boneless lamb pieces cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create a unique nutty flavour
  • Chicken Curry $13.90
    • Creamy onion and tomato based chicken curry
  • Roti $2.00
    • Traditional Indian flat bread made with wheat flour
  • Fish Tikka $11.00
    • Large chunks of fresh fish marinated in yogurt dressing and cooked in our tandoor, served with green cabbage and mint dressing, four pieces per serving
  • MARGHERITA $17 / $22
    • basil buffalo mozzarella tomato mozzarella
  • CAPRICCIOSA $19 / $24
    • olives cabanossi artichoke mozzarella
  • MUSSELS $24 .00
    • 1kg white wine garlic pernod onions
  • CHAR-GRILLED CHICKEN $12.00
    • skewers & dips
  • MEAT LOVERS $19 / $24
    • chicken salami cabanossi ham bacon mozzarella
  • CHIPS $6.00
  • BANOFFEE PIE and of course $8.00
  • locally caught fresh fish grilled & served with chips & salad $28.00
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
    • Toasted bread infused with garlic butter
  • Ham Steaks $19.00
    • 2 Ham Steaks with Grilled Sweet Pineapple Rings
  • Lamb Shank $25.00
    • Slow Roasted Lamb Shank served with creamy mash & gravy
  • Soft Vegetarian Tortilla $16.00
    • Fresh green salad, slaw, capsicums & salsa, wrapped with a yummy soft flour tortilla
  • Falafels $9.00 E / $19.00 M
    • Cams Fresh homemade Falafels with Coriander Yoghurt
  • 1 X 200GM $22.00
  • Fresh Battered Fish $23.00
    • Served with our own homemade Tartare Sauce - 1/2 Portion $16.50
  • Aged Rump Steak $22.5 200GM / $32 400GM
    • Served with your choice of sauce
  • 6 wings $10.90
  • TRY OUR DELICIOUS FRESH MADE SPECIALTY FLATBREADS. CHOOSE FROM:
  • SMOKED CHICKEN PESTO $9.70
    • Delicious smoked chicken with a creamy pesto sauce & diced tomatoes.
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS $9.90
    • Crispy chicken nuggets and chips served with lashings of Kiwi tomato sauce.
  • FISH OF THE DAY $29.90
    • Fish fillet poached served with potato gratin, tomato salsa and parmesan cheese cracker.
  • THE MEXICANO $21.90
    • Slow smoked beef pattie stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeno, wrapped in bacon with lettuce, tomato and Southwest sauce on a fresh toasted bun.
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $11.90
    • Served with lashings of whipped cream and crispy wafers. Choice of toppings: Chocolate - Strawberry - Caramel
  • PRIME BEEF FILLET $32.90
    • Char-grilled to your liking served on potato gratin and bearnaise sauce
  • Vegie Ginger with Rice $10.50
    • Mixed fresh seasonal vegetables with ginger and Thai mushroom in soy sauce
  • Beef Massaman Curry with Rice $11.50
    • Red Massaman curry paste with cashew nut, onion and potato in coconut milk
  • Banana Cheese (4 pieces) $7.50
    • Banana, Prawns and Cheese mixed with "an our special spices"in a puff pastry
  • Chicken Yellow Curry with Rice $11.50
    • Yellow curry paste with potato and pumpkin in coconut milk
  • Pork Red Curry with Rice $11.50
    • Red curry paste with kaffir lime leaves, courgette and capsicums in coconut milk
  • Prawn Tom Kha $7.50
    • Delightful taste of Prawns with lemon grass flavored in coconut milk
  • Seafood Red Curry with Rice $14.50
    • Mix seafood with red curry paste, bamboo shoots, green bean and capsicums in coconut milk
  • Money Bag  (4 pieces) $7.00
    • Mixed of Prawns and Pork with "an our special Thai herbs"in a Rice pastry
  • ·Pulled Pork and Watercress
    • Pulled Pork Pizza with our very own delicious bbq sauce, mozzarella, sour cream and topped with fresh watercress
  • -Add 2 Fried eggs for just $6.00
  • Served with you choice of Fries or Ruawai Kumara wedges
  • -Large $18.00
  • -Large $20.00
  • -Small $16.00
  • Southern Pulled Pork Sandwich $8.50
    • Moist and full of flavour our pulled pork is delicious. Served with Feta, fresh Watercress & salad and chilli tomato jam.
  • Warm Winter Salad (V) $18.00
    • Pumpkin roasted in a mix of spices and fresh green beans served warm with honey toasted walnuts, pomegranate seeds and a mediterranean yoghurt dressing. (V)
  • Mixed grain, organic ciabatta or fruit toast $6.5
    • with Nectar's fresh berry and chia seed jam
  • Organic white quinoa (keen-wah) porridge $3
    • add house made almond & coconut yoghurt
  • Free range eggs benedict $18.5
    • with tasty micro curled cress topped with our own fresh wholegrain mustard hollandaise and served on organic toasted ciabatta With fresh tea smoked salmon (organic red chai) or with gravlax cured South Island salmon
  • Fresh Tea Smoked Salmon (Organic Red Chai) $6
  • Nectar organic quinoa nacho’s $5
    • plus Premium free range streaky bacon
  • Nectar big breakfast $20.5
    • premium free range, kransky sausages, herb crushed potato, grilled mushrooms, grilled tomato, organic ciabatta or wholegrain toast & free range eggs any style
  • Organic white quinoa (keen-wah) porridge $3
    • add organic bush honey yoghurt
  • Local free range eggs on toast $6
    • fresh tea smoked Salmon (organic red chai)
  • ·vegetable curry
    • Selected veg with onion gravy
  • ·lamb madras
    • Based with coconut cream
  • Garlic naan $3.00
  • Cheese naan $4.00
    • Cottage cheese
  • -medium $17.00
  • -medium $14.50
  • Lunch packs $9.00
    • For mains except sea food
  • -large $21.50
  • Steak, cheese & onion $9
  • Cheese, onion & tomato $5.5
  • Porky Pig (beef, bacon, cheese & egg) - with a large homemade seasoned beef meat patty, bakery bun, special Roady sauce, grilled onions, tomato, beetroot, carrot & fancy lettuce! Tasty & wholesome! $10
  • Fish, Chips & Salad - 2 fish fillets (battered or crumbed), chips, tartare sauce, lemon wedges & salad $16
  • Krumbs Pie (locally made in Paihia!) $5
  • Bird (chicken fillet & plum sauce) - with a large homemade seasoned beef meat patty, bakery bun, special Roady sauce, grilled onions, tomato, beetroot, carrot & fancy lettuce! Tasty & wholesome! $9.5
  • Moby Dick (fish & tartare) - with a large homemade seasoned beef meat patty, bakery bun, special Roady sauce, grilled onions, tomato, beetroot, carrot & fancy lettuce! Tasty & wholesome! $9
  • Cheese, onion $5
  • Thick cut fries $8.00
  • Beer battered fish $22.00
    • served with crispy summer salad, golden fries and our very own homemade tartare sauce
  • Texas style pork spare ribs $24.00
    • marinated in a smoky barbecue sauce and served with homemade wedges
  • Citrus marinated scallop and prawn kebabs $18.00
    • on a bed of crisp salad leaves, served with aioli
  • Creamy Hokianga seafood chowder $14.00
    • with lightly toasted breads
  • Oponon Surf'n' Turf $29.50
    • Prime Northland beef sirloin steak with scallops and prawns, resting on a garlic roasted potato and rocket salad, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Traditional ice-cream sundae $9.50
    • with your choice of topping and all the trimmings
  • Warm chocolate cake $10.50
    • with chocolate ice-cream and a quenelle of fresh cream
Love Mussel

Love Mussel

location

Address

8 Quayside, Whangarei, Whangarei, Northland, 0110, New Zealand

phone

Phone

099718199

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon - Sun: 11.00am - 10.00pm
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood , Vegetarian , Wine Bar

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
8 Quayside, Whangarei, Whangarei, Northland, 0110, New Zealand