The Cove in Northland Menu

BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Full butter croissant $4.60
    • served warm with local preserves
  • Pain au chocolat $5.20
    • served warm
  • Toasted bagel $10.50
    • w/ local hot smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese
  • Home made muesli $6.50
    • w/ fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Toasted brioche $9.50
    • w/ stewed fruit compote, lemon curd and mascarpone
  • Mediterranean bruschetta $14.00
    • toasted five grain, grilled seasonal vegetables, tomatoes and basil pesto
  • Free range eggs on toast $10.50
    • poached, scrambled or fried w/ toasted, buttered ciabatta
  • Mushroom, feta and her omelette $15.50
    • portobello duxelle, danish feta, chives and parsley
  • Eggs benedict w/ hollandaise $13.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs benedict w/ bacon $18.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Eggs benedict w/ salmon $18.00
    • soft poached free range eggs, wilted spinach, toasted ciabatta
  • Creamed mushrooms $14.00
    • on toasted five grain w/ spinach and blue cheese w/ calves liver and bacon
  • Spiced eggs $14.50
    • scrambled with dukkah, kaitaia fire and rocket, on toasted turkish bread
  • Sausage and beans $18.50
    • cassoulet of white beans, bacon hock and tomato with hand made sausage, fried egg and toast
  • Sides $5.00
    • highgate farm saucisse, local hot smoked salmon (50g), cassoulet, crispy bacon, hash brown (2), eggs (poached, scrambled or fried)
ENTREE ENTREE
  • Artisan breads $10.50
    • w/ olive tapenade, feta and sundried tomato pesto
  • Aromatic spiced crispy squid $12.00
    • w/ citrus aioli
  • Tasting plate $16.50
    • an ever changing trio of tapas
  • Seafood chowder $15.50
    • w/ toasted turkish bread
  • Grilled beef salad $18.00/$25.00
    • asian slaw, roasted cashews, crisp shallots and coriander w/ a chilli, sesame and lime dressing
  • Rilettes $16.50
    • pulled rabbit and pork terrine, with pickles and crostini
  • North african chicken $18.00/$25.00
    • fragrant roasted thigh meat, beetroot falafels, goats cherve, tomato and almond vinaigrette
  • Soup of the day $14.00
    • please refer to today's blackboard specials
MAIN MAIN
  • Fish and chips $22.50
    • tempura battered w/ crispy chips, salad and tartare sauce
  • Burgers and chips $19.50
    • lettuce, tomato, red onion & gherkin; beef w/ tomato relish/chicken w/ spiced sour cream/tempura fish w/ tartare sauce/falafel w/ romesco and minted yoghurt
  • Baked spinach & ricotta gnocchi $18.00/$25.00
    • portobello and procini mushroom ragout, semi-dried tomatoes, feta, broad beans and parmesan
  • Baked spinach & ricotta gnocchi w/ braised highgate farm lamb $22.00/$29.00
    • portobello and procini mushroom ragout, semi-dried tomatoes, feta, broad beans and parmesan
  • Highgate farm saucisse $22.50
    • handmade coarse sausages on colcannon mash with caramelised onion gravy
  • Angus pure beef $35.00
    • pan roasted fillet on a corn-beef and mustard hash with beetroot relish, onion tempura and black pepper jus
  • Twice cooked duck leg $34.00
    • cassoulet of bacon hock, smoked sausage, white beans and tomato w/ wilted greens and red wine sauce
  • Twice cooked pork belly $18.00/$31.00
    • curried cauliflower veloute, vegetable pickle and crab and pork wontons
  • Cajun spiced yellow fin tuna $35.00
    • on a citrus risotto cake with bisque cream sauce and a fresh corn and prawn salsa
  • Fish of the day n/a
    • please refer to today's blackboard specials
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Margherita $21.50
    • mozzarella, goats cheese, fresh tomato, basil pesto and parmesan
  • Cantina $25.00
    • spiced chicken, corn tortillas, jalapeno's, lime, coriander, avocado and sour cream
  • Costa brava $25.00
    • chorizo, shrimp, feta, sundried tomato, potatoes, chilli and aioli
  • The cove $24.00
    • mushroom, bacon, roasted garlic potatoes, chives and aioli
  • Brooklyn $25.00
    • smoked salmon, red onion, capers, preserved lemon, artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese and dill
  • Marrakesh $25.00
    • lamb meatballs, moroccan sweet and sour sauce, roasted red pepper, olives, blue cheese and baba ganoush
  • The pig out $25.00
    • pork belly, ham, bacon, chorizo, caramelised onion, apple roasted kumara and smoked chipotle sauce
SIDES SIDES
  • Crispy fries $7.00
    • aioli or spiced sour cream
  • Colcannon mash $7.00
  • Green beans $8.00
    • tossed in macadamia nuts and butter
  • Warm grilled vegetable stew $8.50
    • balsamic vinegar dressing
  • Caesar salad $7.00
    • cos, parmesan, polenta croutons and anchovy mayonnaise
KIDS KIDS
  • Pizza margherita $12.50
  • Pizza ham & cheese $12.50
  • Hot dog & chips $7.50
  • Sausage & mash $9.50
  • Fish & chips $11.50
  • Burger & chips $12.50
KIDS- DESSERTS KIDS- DESSERTS
  • Fresh fruit salad $5.00
  • Ice cream sundae $5.00
    • chocolate or strawberry

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seafood Nasi Goreng
    • Malaysian style fried rice with a combination of seafood, beans sprouts, onions, carrots, spring onions and peas
  • Chicken Chow Mee
    • Egg noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in a hot wok sizzling oyster sauce
  • Hot Box
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, chicken, beef and fresh vegetables in a Thai chili sauce
  • Fried Kuai Teow
    • Thick rice noodles with roast pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, onions, carrots, spring onions in a dark soy and chili sauce
  • Vegetarian Soup
    • Egg noodles with tofu, mushrooms and fresh vegetables served in a soup
  • Thai Curry Chicken
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato and fresh vegetables in a spicy Thai curry sauce
  • Curry Laksa
    • Egg noodles with prawns, crab meat, chicken, tofu and fresh vegetables in a coconut curry soup
  • Combination Soup
    • Egg noodles with prawns, beef, pork and chicken served with fresh vegetables in a chicken soup
  • MARGUERITA $10.00 $15.00 $20.00
    • tomato, cheese
  • CAPRICE $12.00 $18.00 $24.00
    • tomato, cheese, anchovies, capers, olives, tuna.
  • PEPPERONI $10.00 $18.00 $23.00
    • tomato, cheese, pepperoni
  • SPAGHETTI NAPOLETANA $12.00
    • Topped with garlic, parsley, tomato, cheese
  • WORKS CARBONARA $15.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, chicken, garlic, onion, cream, strips of pasta
  • PLAIN CHIPS $3.00
  • Tea & Coffee $2.00
  • HOT DOG $2.50 each
  • Mezze/Deep Fry Platter $31.5
    • Pickles, blue cheese, camembert, marinated mussels, salami, chorizo, kransky, guacamole, crackers and pistachio dukkah, squid rings, spring rolls, samosa and sweet chilli
  • Fresh Chicken breast crusted with ground almonds and aromatic spices $29
    • served with roasted root vegetables a rocket, ricotta and char-grilled capsicum salad finished with white wine and chive sauce
  • Garden salad $5
  • Soup of the Day $14
    • served with garlic bread
  • Garlic & Herb Bread $5
  • Mezze $23
    • camembert, pickles, blue cheese, smoked salmon, salami, chorizo, kransky, guacamole, crackers, and tomato chutney
  • Fijian style curry of the day $17
    • served with jasmine rice, mango chutney and fresh coriander
  • Lamb rump $17
    • served on courgette ribbons with red onion and Croatian seasoning topped with a fresh pickled salad
  • Cranberry, Cream Cheese Chicken Roulade with Creamed Potato and Beetroot Chutney $18.50
  • Salt & Pepper Squid, Serbian Sausage, Herb Crushed Potato, Orange Syrup $17.00
  • Tonic’s Mushroom Risotto with Fresh Shaved Parmesan and Truffle Oil $16.50
  • Hot Smoked Salmon, Salad of Avocado, Caper Mayonnaise $15.00
  • Serbian Smoked Sausage served with Creamed Potato and Roast Tomato Velouté $18.50
  • Garlic Butter Mushrooms $6.50
  • Eye Fillet of Beef, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Onions $37.50
  • Cranberry Cream Cheese Chicken Roulade, Bacon & Asparagus Risotto $29.50
  • LAMB NAAN ROLL $8.60
  • CHICKEN BIRYANI $15.50
    • (Chicken cooked with rice & spices)
  • CHICKEN SAAG M$15.60/L$21.00
    • (Chicken and spinach)
  • PALAK PANNER M$14.50/L$20.00
    • (Spinach curry with cottage cheese)
  • CHICKEN DA PIAZZA M$15.40/L$21.00
    • (Boneless Chicken with special spices)
  • BEEF MASALA M$15.40/L$21.00
    • (Diced beef in capsicum and onion gravy)
  • LUNCH PACKS $9.00
    • FOR MAINS EXCEPT SEA FOOD
  • GARLIC & CHEESE NAAN $4.00
  • Wild Fiordland Game $44.00
    • Venison backsteak roasted rare. With a small filo parcel of casseroled hare. With black boy peach roasted with star anise & rosemary. Pan jus finished with ruby port
  • Fool On Top! $17.00
    • Poached blueberries & fresh muddled strawberries with vanilla bean ice cream. Topped with raspberry fool drizzled with black raspberry liqueur. Finished with toasted almonds
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse $17.00
    • Served in a brandy snap basket. On the side a demitasse of freshly grilled pineapple drizzled with maple syrup & dark rum
  • Seafood Plate $28.00
    • 3 mussels grilled with tomato, cheddar, herbs & fresh crumbs; 2 garlicked prawn tails; 3 queen scallops steamed with pernod, leeks & cream; skin roasted salmon piece with wasabi aioli & toasted nori
  • Affogato $9.00
    • Ice cream, double espresso & almond biscotti
  • Apple & Blueberry Pie $17.00
    • Caramelised apples & poached blueberries. Wrapped in filo pastry & baked crisp. Served warm with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Petits Fours $8.00
    • Three TopSail chocolates
  • Cheese - NZ Blue $13.00
    • With oat biscuits & fig & date chutney
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $12.00
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $10.00
  • HOUSE SALAD $10.00
  • ITALIAN $18 / $23
    • ham cabanossi tomato feta pesto mozzarella
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $21.00
    • NZ clams mussels fish prawns with crusty bread
  • CHEESE CAKE $10.00
  • SALAD OF THE DAY $24.00
    • ask server for details
  • MUSSELS $24 .00
    • 1kg white wine garlic pernod onions
  • Prawn Cake  (4 pieces) $7.50
    • Minced Prawns mixed with herbs and marinated in spices
  • Pork Spring Roll (4 pieces) $7.00
    • Thai Spring Rolls filled with Pork and vegetables
  • Chicken Tom Kha $7.00
    • Delightful taste of chicken with lemon grass flavored in coconut milk
  • Prawn Bread (4 pieces) $7.50
    • Minced Prawns mixed with herbs and marinated in spices "Topped on Bread"
  • Chicken Vegie with Rice $11.50
    • Chicken with mix fresh seasonal vegetables in oyster sauce
  • Chicken Satay  (4 pieces) $7.50
    • Skewers of chicken breast marinated in "our Thai spices" served with peanut sauce
  • Vegie Ginger with Rice $10.50
    • Mixed fresh seasonal vegetables with ginger and Thai mushroom in soy sauce
  • Fish Cake (4 pieces) $7.50
    • Minced Fish mixed with Kaffir lime leaves and green bean marinated in spices
  • Kadhai Paneer $15.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in spicy kadhai Masala
  • Beef Saag $17.00
    • Tender pieces of beef cooked in a subtly flavoured spinach and exotic spices
  • Shahi Paneer $15.00
    • Indian fresh cheese cooked in thick creamy and spicy gravy
  • Mint Chutney $2.50
    • A mixture of mint, green chillies and coriander mixed into yoghurt
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.00
    • Tender boneless lamb pieces delicately cooked in traditional Mughlai style
  • Stuffed Naan $4.50
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor stuffed with a filling of potatoes and peas
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Plain flour bread cooked in tandoor stuffed with mince meat
  • Tandoori Roti $3.00
    • Whole wheat roti cooked in tandoor
  • Alert your server if you have special dietary requirements
  • Beef n reef $29.50
    • sirlion steak & a side of seafood served with salad & chips
  • Chicken wedges $11.50
  • Fish bites $8.50
    • battered fish pieces served with chips and a soft drink
  • Menu available weekdays from 12.00 P.M - 2.00 P.M. Takeaway available
  • -Add a small salad $1.50
  • Coal miners beef seam $31.00
    • layered scotch fillet & portobello mushrooms with miners relish, caramelised onions, blue cheese sauce served with salad & chips
  • Miners hot dogs $8.50
    • 3 mini hot dogs served with chips and a soft drink
  • Pan fried fish and tartare $16.00
  • Fish Goujons & Tartare $9.00
  • Pan fried fish and tartare $16.00
  • Satay chicken and aioli $16.00
  • Rock Platter $29.00
    • a selection of our popular rock snacks
  • Skins with Guacamole $9.00
  • Satay chicken and aioli $16.00
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • Grilled scotch with caramelized onions, grilled field mushroom, tomato salsa & greens on focaccia bread - served with hand cut agria chips
  • 12 Donuts $5.00
    • choice of 1 sauce
  • American Hot Dog $4.50
    • Our frankfurters are made by a master Swiss butcher and served with a choice of self-service sauces(Add cheese $1.50).
  • Muesli in a Dome $9.90
    • Gluten free macadamia and honey crunchy nut layers of muesli, unsweetened yoghurt & homemade strawberry sauce (served in a dome cup - No wheat or dairy - no refined sugars, no artificial colours, no flavours, no added salt, low GI).
  • 10 Donuts $4.00
  • 40 donuts $12.00
    • choice of 1 sauce.
  • Hoki Bites (8) & Curly Fries $12.50
    • Served with aioli sauce & lemon wedges
  • 24 Donuts $9.00
    • choice of 2 sauces
  • Crispy Cajun Chicken Wings (5) with Curly Fries & Aioli Sauce $12.50
    • Made from 100% NZ chicken. No artificial flavours - no artificial colours - no added preservatives
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Double Choc Chip N/A
  • Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • - Killer prawns legendary broth, cream, basil & rosemary
  • Char grilled chicken breast $34.50
    • cheesy mash, buttered greens, pea puree, roast red pepper coulis
  • Garlic & white wine prawns… $34.00
    • with kumara rosti, salad, fried broccoli & cheese
  • Chocolate Marquise $14.00
    • rich chocolate mousse on a mud cake base finished with ganache, chocolate flakes, mixed berries and whipped cream
  • - Coconut , lime, sweet chilli , coriander
  • - peppercorn sauce
  • Sashimi $19.50
    • the freshest fish we can find, check the blackboard for today’s catch
  • Flourless orange and almond cake $14.00
    • with blueberry marmalade, citrus pudding, candied almond crumb
  • Family $20.50
  • Family $22.50
  • Tropical
    • Herbed tomato base, ham, pineapple, cheese
  • Large $18.00
  • Large $18.00
  • Large $18.50
  • Meat Lovers
    • Herbed tomato base, onions, bacon, ham, pepperoni, garlic, oregano, cheese (BBQ sauce optional)
  • Family $21.00
The Cove

The Cove

location

Address

910 Cove Road, Waipu, Waipu, Northland, 0582, New Zealand

phone

Phone

094320234

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  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
910 Cove Road, Waipu, Waipu, Northland, 0582, New Zealand