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

  • UNDER 12 ONLY
  • Prawn Avocado Salad (GF option) $19.90
    • A Fresh collection of plump prawns and avocado in a dreamy dressing
  • BBQ Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Barbeque chicken, onion and bacon with our BBQ sauce with tomato and lettuce served with fries.
  • Jimmy’s Rib Taster $19.90
    • A ½ rack of succulent slow cooked pork ribs covered in our secret sauce and served with fries.
  • Kids Fish & Fries $9.90
  • Rocking Ribs $32.90
    • A great full rack of succulent slow cooked pork ribs covered in our secret sauce and served with coleslaw.
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie $9.90
    • Served with ice cream,whipped cream and topper with more chocolate sauce(contains nuts).
  • Mini Hotdogs & Fries $9.90
  • Roasted tomato $17.00
    • With buffalo mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze and toasted ciabatta
  • Homemade muffin of the day $4.50
  • Add on
  • Broad bean & garden pea bruschetta $11.00
    • With parsley and chives
  • -Bacon $4.00
  • Baked eggs $13.00
    • With tomato chorizo and bean cassoulet
  • Eggs your way $11.00
    • Two eggs cooked to your liking on toast
  • Espresso creme brulee $12.00
    • With almond biscotti
  • An Italian style salad $18
    • of streaky bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, fresh basil, bocconcini and garlic croute with balsamic reduction and a hint of aioli
  • Potato wedges grilled with bacon & cheese $14
    • served with sour cream
  • Mezze platter $23
    • Camembert, pickles, blue cheese, marinated mussels, salami, chorizo, kransky, guacamole, crackers,  and pistachio dukkah
  • Side of Garlic Aioli $1
  • Caesar salad with crispy bacon, parmesan, sliced egg, croutons, cos lettuce and a rich creamy caesar dressing $19
    • With cold Smoked Salmon
  • Lamb rump $19
    • served on courgette ribbons with red onion and Croatian seasoning topped with a fresh pickled salad
  • Caesar salad with crispy bacon, parmesan, sliced egg, croutons, cos lettuce and a rich creamy caesar dressing $18
    • With Chicken
  • Scotch fillet steak sandwich $25
    • with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion and aioli stacked between slices of lightly grilled mild chilli loaf.  Served with fries
  • Allo Tikki $7.90
    • Pan fried potato cake flavored with spices and served with salad, chickpeas and tamarind sauce.
  • Parantha Lachewala $3.50
  • Beef Rogan Josh $17.50
    • Succulent pieces of boneless Lamb or Beef gently cooked in the chefs special herbs and spices.
  • Tandoori Fish $11.9 Sm / $19.9 Lge
    • Boneless pieses of fish wrapped in yellow masala, herbs and cooked in tandoori oven. Served with mint sauce and salad. Four pieces.
  • Chicken Tikka $11.9 Sm / $16.9 Lge
  • Mango Chicken $16.50
    • Chicken pieces coked in creamy mango with light spices
  • Seekh Kebab $11.9 Sm / $16.9 Lge
    • Lamb mince rolls on skewers with light spices and roasted in tandoori oven.
  • Prawn Nariyalwala $18.90
    • Your choice of chicken or prawn cooked with capsicums, tomatoes and onions with coconut cream, fresh cream and lemon juice.
  • Pad prik gang keow wan
    • Stir-fry with green curry paste, green peppercorns, kachai, kaffir lime leaves, green beans, capsicum, bamboo shoots & a touch of coconut cream.
  • -Crispy Pork or Lamb $15.50
  • -Duck $16.50
  • -Crispy Pork or Lamb $15.50
  • -Lamb or Crispy Pork $15.50
  • -Thai Hot
  • -Duck $16.50
  • -Vegetarian Small $6
  • Fish Masala $15.90
    • Fish fillets cooked and simmered in a tomato, onion sauce enriched with our chef’s special spices
  • Beef Korma $13.90
    • Boneless pieces of beef cooked in ground cashew nut and cream based gravy to create rich and nutty flavour
  • Bahar Banquet for 2 $62.00
    • 1 x Samosa, 1 x Onion Bhaji, 1 x Chicken Tikka, 1 x Seekh Kebab, 1 x Butter Chicken, 1 x Lamb Rogan Josh, 1 x Beef Vindaloo, 1 x Vegetable Korma, 1 x Naan Breads, 1 x Rice
  • Malai Kofta $12.90
    • Cottage cheese and mashed potatoes balls lightly cooked, finished in rich cream based gravy
  • Vegetarian Mix Platter for 2 $12.90
    • An assortment of samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and subz kebab served with mint and tamarind dressing
  • Veg Fried Rice $6.00
    • Mix vegetables fried with soya sauce and chilli sauce
  • Lamb Madras $13.90
    • A traditional south Indian dish, boneless lamb pieces cooked in coconut based gravy
  • Chicken Madras $13.90
    • A traditional south Indian dish, boneless chicken pieces cooked in coconut based gravy
  • Chicken 65 $12.00
    • Marinated chicken with mild spices cooked in chef's special sauce
  • Chicken tikka $12.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices & char grilled
  • Prawn pakora $13.00
    • King prawns dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried
  • Veg pakora $5.00
    • Fresh vegetable smoothed in chickpea batter & deep fried
  • Lamb masala $15.00
    • Roasted lamb chops cooked in spicy onion based gravy
  • ●Non veg
  • Dhal $14.00
    • Lentils cooked with ginger, onion, tomato and coriander leaves
  • -Half $9.00
  • Salmon Fillet $26.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon Fillet with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Ham Steaks $19.00
    • 2 Ham Steaks with Grilled Sweet Pineapple Rings
  • Chicken Parmo $23.00
    • Panko Crumbed Chicken Breast, topped with Roasted Tomato Sauce & melted Cheese
  • Kokoda $10.50
    • Clints Marinated Raw Fish, Kiwi Style in Coconut Cream
  • 2 X 200GM $29.50
  • Roast of the Day $21.00
    • Hot Roast served with Rich Gravy - Half Portion $16.00
  • Smoked Fish Dip $10.50
    • Served with toasted tortilla
  • Cheese Platter 2 for $17 / 4 for $31
    • An exquisite selection of French Cheeses
  • All Day menu: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
  • Warm Camembert Salad $24
    • melting camembert, bacon and seasonal vegetable on mesclun salad
  • Crème Brulée $12.50
    • creamy French classic with crunchy caramel topping
  • Slamon Eggs $19
    • 2 Eggs on Toast, Salmon Minute with creamy basil sauce, salad
  • Seafood Cassolette $20
    • Fishes cooked in creamy Light tomato sauce topped with grated chees, served with salad
  • Dame Blanche/White Lady Ice Cream Sundae $12.50
    • Homemade vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and nuts
  • Crêpes Flambées $14.50
    • FLamed with Rmagnac or Calvados
  • Stuffed Rolled Roast Chicken with cream cheese spinach filling $22.00
    • served on pumpkin with a Rocket salad
  • Mussel Fritters served on Pappadums crispy salad $13.00
    • with a Cumin Lemon Dressing
  • Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pasta $18.00
    • Papedelle pasta in a creamy sauce
  • Gamabas Pils Pils $13.00
    • Prawns sauteed in limey zesty butter with paprika, garlic & onion served with crusty bread
  • Free-range eggs (each) $1.50
  • Pan fried Thai Fish in Creamed Spinach Reduction $20.00
    • Served with Roasted Tomato on a Kumara Timbale
  • Dry fried bread with chutney & cheese or dips $8.00
    • Yeast bread cooked the old way in a dry cast iron skillet, topped with a variety of chutney's & cheese & put under the grill
  • Fried Onions $3.00
  • - Add guacamole $2.00
  • Mushroom Melt $17.50
    • Beef or Chicken covered in creamy mushroom & cheese sauce, red onion, lettuce and tomato. You can't go wrong with this burger.... Only one thing can make it better.... Add bacon $3.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Mixed Grill $19.00
    • Steak, bacon, kransky, marinated chicken and fried tomato with fries.
  • Steak 'n' Shroom Burger $17.90
    • A mushroom lovers dream .. loaded with fresh creamy garlic mushrooms, caramelized onions and salad, all layered on a grilled steak..... Yum!
  • Mini Moo Burger $8.00
    • Grilled beef patty, tomato and lettuce with tomato sauce
  • Satay Chicken $16.90
    • Grilled chicken marinated in a combination of soya sauce, ginger and garlic, come together with the chefs own Indonesian satay sauce and layered with onions, cucumber, bean sprouts and lettuce.
  • Chicken $5.50
  • Bacon & egg on toast $9.50
  • Carrot Lemon Soup with toast $10.50
  • French toast topped with grilled banana and bacon or berries N/A
  • Bacon Burger $15.50
    • with lettuce, tomato, salad, aioli & chips
  • Cheese toasty & chips $9.50
  • Corn fritter stack with mushrooms & bacon or grilled N/A
  • Chickpea Burger with lettuce, salad, aioli topped with beetroot chutney N/A
  • Bacon and eggs on toast $14.50
  • Brioche BLAT N/A
    • thick slices of toasted brioche with all the trimmings.
  • Sweetcorn Fritters N/A
    • a kiwi classic complete with bacon and a salsa twist.
  • Mushrooms on Toast N/A
    • a real treat for the taste buds with Portobello mushrooms and truffle oil. Served grilled or creamy.
  • Columbus Breakfast N/A
    • with all the trimmings and eggs just how you like.
  • Portobello Burger N/A
    • a hearty burger complete with Portobello mushroom and crunchy potato roasties.
  • Salmon Hash Cakes N/A
    • our own homemade hash cakes.
  • Hotcakes or French toast N/A
    • with berry compote, mascarpone and drizzled with maple syrup.
  • Eggs Benedict N/A
    • free range poached eggs served on crusty ciabatta bread.
  • Savoury Mince $13.00
    • on toast with a fried egg
  • Free Range Eggs $13.00
    • on toast with spinach + grilled tomato
  • BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger $12.00
    • beef patty BBQ bacon cheese pineapple onion rings
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel $11.00
    • cream cheese capers, red onion baby spinach
  • B.L.T Bagel $11.00
    • lettuce tomato relish+mayonaise
  • Chicken + Crispy Noodle Salad $12.00
    • seasonal crepes, feta+ housemade vinaigrette
  • Kiwi Burger $12.00
    • beef patty fried egg, grilled cheese, beetroot salad
  • English Muffin $7.00
    • bacon egg cheese and relish
  • GARLIC SCALLOPS $14.00
    • Large plump scallops poached in a garlic sauce w/ warm croissant
  • LAMB RUMP $28.50
    • Best quality lamb rump w/ mint sauce
  • SPICY CHICKEN NIBBLES $14.00
    • Crumbed & oven baked served w/ plum sauce
  • PORK $25.50
    • Prime rolled pork fillet w/ apple sauce
  • SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL $31.50
    • An experience like no other, prawns, scallops & mussels w/ yum yum sauce
  • FILLET MIGNON $35.00
    • Juicy eye fillet wrapped in bacon w/ pepper sauce
  • VEGETARIAN OPTION $26.00
    • A medley of vegetables. Including eggplant, carrot, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, & spinach wrapped in filo pastry. Oven baked & served with salad.
  • Calamari Rings (3 per serve)
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