The Block Cafe in Auckland Menu

SMALL PLATES SMALL PLATES
  • LOTUS LEAF BUNS $13.50
    • lemongrass pork, pickled cucumber, peanut
  • PLATTER FOR 2 $24.00
    • selection of small plates & chef's specials
  • GRILLED ARABIC BREAD $9.50
    • garlic oil Jalapeno & Chickpea Dip
  • AMITS TANDOORI CHICKEN $13.50
    • saffron rice poppadum, raw mango chutney
  • JALAPENO ZINGERS $12.50
    • cream cheese spiced apricot coulis
  • KINGFISH CEVICHE $13.50
    • coconut chili lime Lebanese cucumber
  • SICHUAN PORK DUMPLINGS $12.50
    • coriander spicy sauce garlic shoots
  • RAS EL HANOUT LAMB MEATBALLS $12.50
    • pomegranata, slaw
  • VANILLA POACHED PEAR $13.50
    • blue cheese mousse, pecan, balsamic grapes crackers
  • CRISPY PRAWN TACOS $13.50
    • corn, chili coriander shredded greens
  • PIZZA $14.50
    • see wait staff for this weeks pizza
  • BURGER $14.00
    • southern fried chicken capsicum chili jam smoked cheese Jalapenos
MAINS MAINS
  • TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP $28.50
    • crispy pig ear, white bean puree black pudding croquette cider jus
  • GRILLED HAPUKA $28.50
    • orzo salad, chardonnay vinegar, hazelnut, citrus creme fraiche
  • MASSAMAN BEEF CURRY $26.50
    • coconut rice cashew, shichimi tapioca cracker
  • WAIRARAPA LAMB BACK STRAP $32.50
    • cumin rub, pressed Agria, eggplant puree, feta, pomegranate
  • ROASTED PUMPKIN RIGATONI $21.50
    • ricotta, sizzling sage, tomato petals, Waldorf salad
THE BLOCK GRILL THE BLOCK GRILL
  • (all grill items served with wasabi onion rings, iceberg wedge & your choice of sauce)
  • Flatiron Steak 200g $19.50
  • Scotch 250g $27.50
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29.50
  • Scallops 1/2 Doz $24.50
  • lemon & thyme Chicken Supreme $25.00
SAUCES SAUCES
  • PEPPERCORN & BRANDY
  • RED WINE JUS
  • MUSHROOM CREAM
  • CAPSICUM BUTTER
  • TRUFFLE BEARNAISE
  • SPICED APRICOT
SIDES SIDES
  • Hand-Cut Chips $8.50
  • String Fries $7.50
  • Wild Mushroom Saute, wilted spinach $7.50
  • Spicy Potato Skins Sour cream $6.50
  • Black Pudding Croquette $6.50
  • ice Berg Wedge bacon bites ranch Parsley $6.50
  • Spiced Chickpea Kale Feta tomato salad $7.50
ADD-ONS ADD-ONS
  • FRIED EGGS X2 $4.00
  • HAND-CUT CHIPS $4.00
  • BACON $4.00
  • GRILLED VINE TOMATOES $4.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Salmon Sashimi $8.50/$15.00
  • MIXED SASHIMI 16PCS/32PCS $30.00/$57.00
  • Today’s Nigiri (2pc) $5.00
  • DINNER COURSE A $38.00
    • miso soup/appetizer plate/salad/prawn with yum yum sauce 2 pcs/fried vegetables/ fish & chicken/steamed rice/dessert
  • Steamed Rice $2.00
  • Edamame $5.00
  • Crayfish (120g) $40.00
  • Ice Cream Tempura $9.50
  • Crumbed Fish $3.50
  • Beef $12.00
  • Hot Dog $2.30
  • Tray $35.00
  • Cheese & Tomato $4.20
  • Chicken $12.50
  • For 3-4 People $48.00
    • Combination Chow Mein / Chicken Fried Rice / Sweet & Sour Pork / 12 Wonton
  • Cheese & Egg $6.10
  • Angus Scotch Fillet $29.50
    • chargrilled w pomme Anna bok choy baby carrots & beef jus
  • Beef n Blue $19.00
    • roast beef caramelized onion, blue cheese, parsnip Crips
  • Pulled Pork Wrap $17.50
    • BBQ pulled pork with capsicum & red onions slaw, chili aioli w fries
  • BBQ Pork & Bacon Burger $19.50
    • q BBQ sauce pickles onions & cheese w fries
  • Steak Sandwich $18.50
    • rib-eye medium rare, on toasted Turkish bread w caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms & swiss cheese w fries
  • Chicken Burger $19.50
    • tender grilled chicken breast w brie, bacon, tomato & red onion w chili aioli w fries
  • Grilled Halloumi Salad $18.50
    • w roasted pumpkin, almonds & sundried tomato couscous and mesclulin
  • Creamy Mushrooms $5.50
  • Pla Goong $20.00
    • Spicy Prawn salad, with lemongrass, shallots, fresh kaffir lime leaves in a sweet chilli paste.
  • Fish Cake 4 Pieces $10.00
    • Thai style fish cake, served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Tom Yum Gai $10.00
    • A tasty spicy / sour Thai soup, with Chicken breasts, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and flavours of lemongrass and coriander.
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $20.00
  • Prawn $25.00
  • Sweet Basil $25.00
    • Stir fried, with your choice of either Prawns, Squid, Scallops or Mixed Seafood with bamboo shoots, beans, onions and flavoured with chilli paste and sweet basil.
  • Massamun Curry $20.00 Chicken or Beef
    • A delightful Chicken curry, with coconut cream, potatoes, onions, peas and crushed peanuts
  • Fried Egg Noodle
    • Stir-fried egg noodles, with your choice of either Chicken, Pork, Beef or Prawns with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy.
  • W/ CREAM CHEESE PRESERVES $6.90
  • CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER $17.90
    • CHICKEN BREAST, BACON, AVOCADO TOMATO, SALAD & FRIES
  • HOT CHICKEN $16.90
    • SPICED CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN, UGLY BAGEL, LEAFY GREENS, LEMON HUMMUS
  • W/ CRISPY BACON $18.90
  • CALAMARI SALAD $16.90
    • FRIED SALT SICHUAN PEPPER SQUID MIX LEAF SALADS
  • W/ SLOW ROASTED MUSHROOMS & AVOCADO $16.90
  • DRINA'S BIG BREAKFAST $18.90
    • FREE-RANGE STREAKY BACON, SAUSAGES, ROASTED TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, HASH BROWNS, HOME MADE TOMATO RELISH,TWO EGGS ANY STYLE AND FIVE-GRAIN TOAST
  • W/ SPICY CHORIZO, SPINACH & PARMESAN CHEESE $16.90
  • Chicken Roll (4 pieces) $5.00
  • Salmon Roll (4 pieces) $5.00
  • Beef Hooba Zen $14.80
  • Salmon & Tuna Bowl $8.90
  • Beef Sukiyaki Zen $8.90
  • Chicken Curry Zen $8.90
  • Miso Soup $2.60
  • Beef & Pork Bowl $8.90
  • Bagel with preserves $6.50
    • jam & cream cheese
  • Home made muesli $12.50
    • fresh yoghurt and fruit compote
  • Chunky Chips $7.00
    • served with aioli
  • Grilled Tomato $4.00
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • with poached egg
  • Thai Chicken Salad $16.50
    • cucumber, pickled red onion, tomato, salad greens & crispy noodles
  • Grilled Haloumi Salad $16.50
    • garlic croutons, tomato chunks, olves, fresh basil & balsamic reduction
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $16.50
    • salad greens, aioli and lemon
  • Pickled Carrots, Daikon and Coriander Salad $7.00
  • We source free-range produce where possible. Gluten free bread & 5 grain available on request.
  • - La Vegetarienne $14.50
    • Mushroom, spinach, egg, emmental
  • Petit Dejeuner $15.00
    • Baguette, pastry, juice, Bonne Maman jams & coffee
  • Eggs Any Style & Toast $9.00
  • Crepe Citron $6.00
    • Lemon & sugar crepe
  • Moules Frites $17 500g / $21 1kg
    • Fresh green lip mussels s/w fries and sauce of the day:
  • Pain Perdu $15.00
    • French toast s/w fresh summer fruits & berry compote - Add bacon $19.00
  • D12. Steamed King Prawns $32
    • With Garlic
  • C5. Braised Sea Cucumber $108
  • I12. Pork Spair Ribs $20
    • With Salt & Chili
  • G2. Two Course: (Half/Whole) $48/$58
    • 1st Course-Skin With Pancakes, 2nd Course-Lettuce Wrap/ Stir-Fried Duck Meat/ Duck Bone with Spring Onion & Ginger/Duck Bone with Salt & Chili
  • I13. Spicy Bean Curd>.With mixed pork $20
  • K3. Fried Rice Noodles $18
    • With Beef
  • I19. Bean Curd $20
    • With Salt & Chili
  • I15. Fried Slutted Bean Curd In Oyster Sauce $25
  • Unagi (Eel) $23.90
  • Squid Rings $1.50
  • Lunch Box $17.00
    • Chicken, Beef or Fish served with rice or miso soup
  • Sushi Platter $40/$50/$60/$70
    • 33 /41 / 50 / 58
  • Salmon Crunch Avo $1.70
  • Teriayaki Chicken & Avocado $1.20
  • Garlic Prawn $3.80
  • Teriayaki Chicken & Cucumber $1.20
  • - 4 pieces Regular Teriyaki Chicken
  • - 8 pieces Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
  • SMALL $3.90
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.50
  • - 4 pieces Regular Chicken
  • LARGE $6.60
  • LARGE $8.90
  • - 8 pieces Seafood Celebration
  • Rich chocolate mud cake
    • served with berries & ice cream.
  • Beef & Reef
    • Scotch topped with scallops mornay
  • Omelette V GF
    • Mushroom and cheese.
  • Eggs BenedictGF
    • Poached eggs, bacon and spinach.
  • Garlic Bread
  • Pete’s famous seafood chowder CHEF'S PICK
    • Try this seafood chowder, the best on the island
  • Lamb Shank SPECIAL
    • Slow roasted served with mash and vegetables.
  • Aged scotch fillet steak
  • Beef Brisket Noodle Soup $13.00
    • Egg Noodle / Beef Brisket / Coriander / Spring Onion / Turnip / Beef Base Soup
  • Prawn Salad $15.00
    • Prawn / Potato / Apple / Mixed Fruit
  • Braised Lamb Pot with Rice (only for Winter) $20.00
    • Special Sauce / Lamb Brisket / Carrot / Onion with Rice
  • Iron Plate Chicken Steak or Pork Chop with Rice $18.00
    • Chicken Steak with Rice
  • Flame Grilled Baby Squid $13.00
    • Flame Grilled Baby Squid / Cream Cheese / Cucumber / Grill Sauce / Mayonnaise / Chilli Sauce
  • Fried Poussin with Rice or Spaghetti $23.00
    • 350g Poussin / Corn / Tomato / Broccoli with Rice or Spaghetti
  • Baked Mushroom Soup $14.00
    • Puff Pastry / White Truffle Oil / Mushroom / Egg / Cream Soup
  • Baked Ox Tongue with Bechamel Sauce on Rice $17.00
    • Bechamel Sauce / Ox Tongue / Cheese / Broccoli / Mushroom
  • Vege $14.00
  • with salad
  • Chicken donburi $14.00
  • Chicken Katsu $14.00
  • Salmon Donburi $15.00
  • Beef $14.00
  • Pork Katsu $14.00
  • Ham and Mozzarella Pizza
  • Chargrilled Vege Salad (feta optional) $20.00
    • Served with toasted pearl couscous and tzatziki sauce
  • Eye Fillet 200g $28.00
  • Lemon Tart
  • Beef Burger with Cheese
  • The ‘Doon Burger $19.00
    • With bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, beetroot, relish, aioli and fries 180g homemade beef patty (or Chargrilled Moroccan chicken $20.50)
  • Fish ‘N’ Chips
  • Caesar salad $18.00
    • Bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg, homemade dressing
The Block Cafe

The Block Cafe

location

Address

570 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand

phone

Phone

096270325

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Takeaway ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Breakfast ,  Live Music ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
570 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand