The Fish Box in Taupo Menu

SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Mussels $1.20
    • Snap cooked to seal in the flavours
  • Crabstick $1.50
    • Some can't do without them
  • Scallops $2.20
    • Roe on. Mouth watering.
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari (Half Dozen) - battered $5.00
    • Made in-house everyday with special spice recipe.
  • Gurnard $5.90
    • Delicious, soft and flaky. a firm favourite of fish n chip connoisseurs. Crumbed or battered.
  • Oysters $2.30
    • Clevedon oysters - thick and creamy
  • Snapper $6.90
    • The kiwi favourite.
  • Tarakihi $5.90
    • Excellent flavour, sometimes known as the big easy for its versatility.
  • Decent sized Flounder and 420 grams of chips (large scoop) $12.00
    • Delicate flesh is beautifully tender when battered and lightly cooked. Comes in box with a fork
  • Mussel Fritter $3.50
  • Real Paua Fritter $6.90
    • 100 percent paua, awesome flavour. We wont stock the faux ones
  • Bluff Oysters $2.50
    • NZ specialty. Fat juicy and very tasty. Enjoy while the season is still open
  • Todays Market Fresh Fish - Trevally $3.90
    • Trevally. Pinkish is appearance and marbled in texture. A firm eating fish with full flavour.
  • Porae - big lips $4.20
    • Flavoursome fillets which flake well. Very fresh. Special treat this weekend only.
CHIPS CHIPS
  • Chips - 420 gm $3.50
  • Kumara Chips $4.50
    • A mainstay on this menu. The classic Kiwi sweet red potato
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
    • Large Agria fritters made in store.
  • Spicy Wedges & Sour Cream $5.00
  • Garlic chips $4.20
OTHER GOOD STUFF OTHER GOOD STUFF
  • Onion Rings x 6 $3.00
    • Made in store from the freshest Onions
  • Meat Pattie $3.00
  • Spring Roll $2.90
  • Hot Dog on Stick $2.40
  • Battered Saveloy $2.40
  • Sausage $2.40
  • Chicken Nuggets x 3 $2.40
  • Fish Cakes - NEW and DELICIOUS $3.50
  • Curry Rolls $2.90
  • Kids Mini Dogs $1.00
    • battered and on the stick
THE FISHBOX PACKS THE FISHBOX PACKS
  • Family Pack $26.00
    • 4 Fish, 2 Battered Saveloys, 4 Potato Fritters and Chips
  • Snack Pack $8.00
    • 1 Fish, 1 Battered Saveloy, 1 pototo fritter , 1 Chips 200gms
  • the fishbox pack $8.50
    • small coleslaw, 1 fish of the day , choice of sauce and half a scoop of chips
BURGERS - WITH ARTESIAN BUNS BURGERS - WITH ARTESIAN BUNS
  • Angus Beef $8.50
    • Large prime Angus beef pattie with lettuce, tomato, cheese, egg, aioli and beetroot relish
  • Angus Beef & Bacon $8.90
    • Prime Angus Beef and seared Bacon, Onion Rings, Aged Cheddar, Lettuce and BBQ Sauce
  • Battered Fish burger $8.00
    • Battered Fish, Coleslaw and Wasabi Mayo
  • Fried Chicken $8.00
    • chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli mayo and cheese
  • Chickpea & Corn $7.50
    • Chickpea and Corn, Grilled Red Onion, Feta, Lettuce and Aiol
  • Carb free $8.50
    • Angus beef wrapped in crispy lettuce, bacon, melted cheese, red onion and BBQ sauce
SAUCES & SIDES SAUCES & SIDES
  • Tartare Sauce $2.90
    • Compliments all fish
  • Wasabi Mayo $2.90
  • Sweet Chilli Mayo $2.90
  • BBQ Sauce $2.90
  • Watties Tomato Sauce $2.50
    • the classic
  • Aioli $2.90
    • This aioli recipe has a delicious garlic kick. Perfect for dunking a chip
  • Coleslaw small $3.50
  • Coleslaw large $4.90
FRESH SALADS FRESH SALADS
  • Small garden fresh salad $4.90
    • Fresh fancy lettuce with cherry tomatoes and choice of dressing.
  • Large garden fresh salad $8.50
    • Fresh fancy green lettuce with Cherry tomatoes and choice of dressing
  • Grilled gurnard and large garden fresh salad $13.90
    • Ideal light meal for summer
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Banana Fritter with Cinnamon Sugar $2.00
    • Whole battered banana with cinnamon or lemon sugar. Its awesome.
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.80
  • Donuts $2.00
    • Its always good to have something sweet to finish off the meal. Choose lemon sugar or cinnamon suger
  • Ice Cream Tub $1.90
    • Tip top, classic vanilla. A kids favourite.
KIDS CORNER KIDS CORNER
  • Potato Fritter $1.00
    • Large Agria fritters made in store
  • The dog and nugget $8.00
    • 2 x mini hotdogs, 2 x chicken nuggets, 1/2 scoop of chips and a 250ml carton of fresh up
  • Kids fish n chip pack $7.00
    • 1 x kids fish, 1/2 scoop of chips and 250ml fresh up
  • Ice Cream Tub $1.90
    • Tip top, classic vanilla. A kids favourite.
  • Donuts $2.00
    • Its always good to have something sweet to finish off the meal. Choose lemon sugar or cinnamon suger.
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.80
  • Banana Fritter with Cinnamon Sugar $2.00
    • Whole battered banana with cinnamon or lemon sugar. Its awesome.
  • Watties Tomato Sauce $2.50
    • The classic
  • Kids Mini Dogs $1.00
    • battered and on the stick
  • Kids burger meal $10.00
    • Cheese burger, 1/2 chips and 250ml fresh up
  • Chicken Nuggets x 3 $2.40
CLASSIC TOASTIES AND BUTTIES CLASSIC TOASTIES AND BUTTIES
  • Toasties - build your own with any 3 fillings $6.00
    • Your classic toastie. Click on 'add to order' then click on the 'Order' to add any 3 fillings.
  • Ham, Brie and Onion relish $6.50
  • Double decker $8.00
    • Pizza toastie with tomato relish, melted cheese and pepperoni x 2
  • Banana and Hazelnut chocolate $6.00
  • Elvis Toastie $6.00
    • Peanut butter, banana, honey and cinnamon
  • Bacon, Brie and Cranberry $6.50
  • Chicken, Brie and Cranberry $6.50
  • omato relish, egg and cheese $6.50
  • Hot chip buttie $4.50
  • Bacon buttie $5.00
  • Bacon and egg buttie $6.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Add the two Dips for $3.40
  • All our Angus Pure steaks come with classic fries and salad. Ask to swap for seasonal veges, baked potato or mash if you prefer. n/a
  • Pan Fried Scallops GF $16.90
    • Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
  • Crispy Onion Rings $5.90
  • The Coach Burger $20.90
    • A big hearty Beef Burger with bacon, crispy onion rings, grilled cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Finished with aioli and relish, served with fries.
  • Creamy Mushrooms GF $5.90
  • Or upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges for $2.50
  • Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagne $24.50
    • Layers of roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese, pasta, spinach and Napolitana sauce, topped with grilled cheese. Served with a baked potato and garden salad.
  • -Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • -Coconut curry Prawns
    • Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
  • Rosemary and Garlic Roasted New Potatoes $7.00
  • -Slow cooked pulled Lamb
    • Carrot puree, spinach gnocchi, cumin carrots, black garlic pannacotta, lemon crème fraiche
  • Eye Fillet of Beef
    • Pumpkin and mozzarella arancini balls, pea puree, truffle cream, red onion and walnut salsa
  • -Chocolate salted caramel tart
    • Chocolate sauce, hokey pokey, chocolate balls, vanilla mascarpone
  • Smoked Fish Croquette
    • Crushed pea and mint salad, chorizo, preserved lemon aioli
  • CHARGRILLED HOUSE MADE BEEF BURGER $23.00
    • grilled swiss cheese, bacon, pickles, coleslaw and chunky fries
  • PILSNER BEER BATTERED FRESH FISH $25.00
    • with house tartare sauce, salad and chunky fries
  • SCOTCH FILLET SURF 'N' TURF $34.00
    • grilled to your liking, topped with crab, prawns & clams in a spiced jus on parmesan mash
  • ROAST CHICKEN BREAST $27.00
    • grilled beans, bacon mustard potato salad & jalapeno corn bread
  • FRESH BAKED CIABATTA LOAF $12.50
    • with garlic and parsley butter
  • FISH OF THE DAY POA
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • HOISIN GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
    • with cucumber & spring onion
  • BRAISED PORK BELLY $27.00
    • green beans, pickled onion, apple syrup & sultana mash
  • Our Famous Shank Pie $25.90
    • Twice Cooked Lamb Shank (Still On The Bone), Nestled Inside A Rich Gravy Surrounded By A Delicious Pastry Served With Creamy Mash & Veges
  • Chicken Nibbles $14.90
    • Spicy Coated Chicken Nibbles Served With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce & Small Salad
  • Sauces ( Mushroom, Pepper, & Garlic) $4.50
  • Wedges $14.90
    • With Crispy Bacon, Grilled Cheese. Served With Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Check Out Our Dessert Board In Restaurant Or Ask Our Staff n/a
  • Finns Big Boy Burger (The Mans Man Burger) $21.90
    • Chefs Own Prime Beef Pattie With Rasher Bacon. Laid Inside A Toasted Bun With Chefs Own Relish, Lettuce, Carrot, Beetroot, Onion & Cheese & Fried Egg. Served With Fries
  • Finns Open Sandwich $19.90
    • Choice of Steak Or Chicken Resting on Turkish Bread, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese. Smothered In Delicious Plum Sauce. Topped With Avocado. Served With Fries
  • Fish Burger $18.90
    • Battered Fish With Lettuce, Red Onion & Carrot. Topped With Tartare Sauce Inside A Toasted Bun. Served With fries
  • Garlic Prawn Linguini $23.00
    • Seared king prawns with tomato and garlic, immersed in linguini pasta with caper cream and herbs
  • Vegetarian $21.00
    • Battered onion rings, haloumi cheese, tomato, lettuce, fig jam and mayonnaise
  • Steamed Mussels $20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon cream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • Chicken $25.00
    • Chipotle grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta, cheese, chipotle mayo and jalapeno relish
  • Loaded Nachos $17.00
    • Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
  • Banana Split $6.00
    • Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
  • Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
    • Branded liver pate partnered with crostini, cherry compote and cashews
  • Rump $24.00
    • 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Beef Burger with Curly Fries $15
  • Dark Chocolate Fondue (to share) $20
    • with a selection of dried & fresh dipping fruits, dark chocolate Brownie Chunks, marshmallows, & melted chocolate served on a stone
  • Fresh Selection of Warm Bread $16
    • with Garlic Butter, Mediterranean Spice Mix & Olive Oil
  • Lamb Rump $32
    • best quality NZ Lamb Rump with a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $15
    • with Chocolate, Berry or Caramel Sauce
  • Venison Crostini $19
    • with Pomegranate Molasses, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
  • Toasted Muesli $12.5
    • Fresh fruit, honey, berry compote and plain yoghurt
  • The Lake House Club $17.5
    • Honey cured bacon, sausage, hash browns, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, hollandaise & sweet onion relish clubbed in 3 toast slices
  • Mince on toast $13.00
  • Tomato Ham N/A
  • Kiwi Style $18.50
  • Beef N/A
    • Roast beef served with chips and salad or vegetables
  • Poached eggs $10.00
  • Cheese burger $7.50
  • Continental $8.00
  • Ham Steak N/A
    • 1 Ham steak served with chips and salad or vegetables
  • BACON AND EGGS $13.50
    • poached scrambled fried
  • TOM AND CHERRY $8.50
    • the classic kiwi cheerio cocktail sausage, tomato sauce
  • VOGELS $15.50
    • w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
    • fresh herb, chili lime
  • BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
    • shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $13.50
  • LAMB RAGU $17.50
    • lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $15.50
    • w 2 poached eggs
  • Chicken tikka masala $20.90
    • Succulent chicken morsels in tandoor ,cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums,sliced onions and fresh
  • Matar malai methi $16.90
    • Peas cooked in fine mild creamy cashew’s puree and dried fenugreek
  • French fries $5.00
  • Biryani - Chicken, Lamb or Beef $19.90
    • Rice cooked with chicken, lamb or beef in herbs and spices
  • Karahi chicken $20.90
    • Boneless Chicken pieces cooked in ginger garlic spices in a special Indian Wok
  • Vegetable samosa $8.50
    • Triangular pastry filled with potatoes and peas, subtly flavoured with spices
  • Mango chicken $20.90
    • Exotic curry with tender boneless chicken in subtle mango sauce and base cashew gravy
  • Saag paneer/mushrooms $17.90
    • Home-made cottage cheese or mushrooms cooked in fine fresh spinach, herbs and spices
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Potato Cake( GF) $4.00
  • French Toast - Chef's Signature Dish $21.00
    • served with bacon, banana, maple syrup and berries
  • Salads: wood roasted smoked salmon or smoked chicken $25.50
    • tossed salad greens, cherry tomatoes and caper berries with red wine vinaigrette
  • Porridge $13.50
    • served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote
  • Big Brekkie $25.00
    • poached eggs, bacon, roast tomato, mushroom, potato cake, sausages and two pieces of Vogel's
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • Kid's Brekkie $9.50
    • poached egg, bacon and Vogel's
  • Chef's Pizza of the day $18.50
    • See board for toppings
  • Wedges $12.5
    • Beef & bean
  • Flame Grilled Venison $16.0
    • Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, mayo
  • Garlic Bread $5.0
  • Bronze $30.0
    • Pub Fries w/ aioli & tomato sauce, Samosas & Spring Rolls, Salt & Pepper Squid w/ lime chilli glaze, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
  • Pub Fries $6.5
    • w/ aioli & tomato sauce
  • Rib Eye $35.0
    • 600gm bone in rib eye, pub fries, salad & your choice of sauce
  • Wedges $8.5
    • w/ sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Portugese Chicken $17.5
    • Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo
  • Kikorangi Kapiti $16.00
    • creamy blue 80 gr
  • Ngu squid $16.00
    • dusted w smoked kelp seaweed served w lemon & cress
  • cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered
  • Kawhia flounder $26.00
    • served whole panfried with lemon kelp, parsley and crushed parareka
  • Kaimoana Rourou $58.00
    • A selection of hot & cold seafood to share including: Prawns, smoked salmon, marinated fish, oysters nude, fried squid, marinated mussels, battered fish, rewana bread, watercress & condiments
  • Seasonal vegetables w wild thyme butter $8.00
  • Raukumara red venison $20.00
    • meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
  • Paraoa iti $12.00
    • kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
  • Fresh Fish – Crumbed $4.50
  • Lasagne Square $3.00
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • Curry Roll $3.00
  • Battered Sausage $3.50
  • Seasoned Wedges $4.50
  • -Extra Fillings $1.00
  • Prawn Twister $1.50
  • Fish & Chips - golden fried dory with salad, chips, and tartare sauce *double the fish + $4.50 $15
  • Kiwi Burger - grilled beef pattie, beetroot, fried egg, cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo and tomato relish; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14
  • Snack Plate (serves 2) - selection of nibbles with sweet chili and aioli dipping sauce $16
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $6
  • Grilled Chicken Burger - chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $17
  • Garlic & Parsley $3
  • Bacon & Cheese Wedges - seasoned potato wedges with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream $11.50
  • Chicken Tenders - chicken tenders coated in our special sauce with sweet chili dipping sauce $14.50
The Fish Box

The Fish Box

location

Address

Rainbow Drive, Rainbow Point, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073765757

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

British , Chinese , Fast Food , Fish & Chips , New Zealand , Seafood

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Television ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Digital Payments ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Cash only

Location
Rainbow Drive, Rainbow Point, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand