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

  • Buffalo Skins $15.90
    • Crisp seasoned wedges tossed in sweet chilli, grilled mozzarella and topped with sour cream and bacon
  • Prosciutto $22.50
    • Tomato, garlic, bocconcini, prosciutto, rocket and shaved parmesan
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Tender chicken pieces dusted with Cajun spices, roasted red pepper and bacon on salad leaves topped with a cucumber and yogurt dressing >>
  • South Island Salmon $19.90
    • Prawn, bacon, garlic, spring onion, napolitana sauce & mozzarella
  • Garlic Bread $7.90
    • Homemade pizza bread with olive oil, fresh garlic and oregano
  • Chilli Chicken Noodles $18.90
    • Tender chicken pieces, vegetables, oyster sauce and sweet chilli sauce tossed with hokkien noodles
  • Pork Belly $24.90
    • Crispy slow roasted pork belly with a mango glaze served with garlic and onion potato mash
  • BBQ Ribs $24.90
    • Tender baby back BBQ basted ribs served with seasoned fries and onion rings
  • Additional Dip $0.50
    • Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
  • Licorice Gelato $5.00
    • 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Limbo $18.50 / $9.00
    • Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Unearthly Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Banana, Berries, Chocolate, White Chocolate and Custard on an original snack base
  • Greed $16.00 / $8.00
    • Double Ham, Double Pineapple and Double Cheese. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Serpent $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Salmon, Spring Onion and Cream Cheese. Optional Capers, Avocado (Double / Snack)
  • Chicken Demon $9.50
    • Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Garlic, Chicken, Mushrooms and Parmesan. Served on Spinach Fettuccine
  • Scotch 300g $35.90
  • Hoover Hog GFA $29.50
    • 400g Prime roasted pork loin complemented with a creamy mash, seasonal vegetables, Cobb's rich gravy, apple sauce and crackling! A big meal - not for the faint-hearted! >>
  • Pan Fried Scallops GF $16.90
    • Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
  • 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
  • Country Style Ribs GF $28.50 / $34.90
    • Cobb’s own marinated and slow-baked pork ribs with classic fries on the side. (Medium/ Cobb Size)
  • Two Eggs $3.50
  • Oven-Roasted Half Chicken $26.50
    • A half chicken marinated in our Chef’s special blend of mild spices, then oven-roasted and served with fries
  • With our Beef & Bean Mix GF $18.90
  • BERRY, CHOCOLATE OR PASSIONFRUIT ICE CREAM SUNDAE $11.50
    • with whipped cream, wafers, sprinkles with a cherry on top
  • Chopped salad with cherry tomato, cucumber and ranch dressing $7.50
  • FISH TACOS $13.00
    • with shredded lettuce, lime mayo & coriander & pineapple salsa
  • Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50
  • ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
    • roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
  • FISH OF THE DAY POA
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • QUARTET OF FANCY PANTS ICE CREAMS $9.00
    • extra yummy chef's recommendation
  • CHEF'S SPECIAL PIE $25.00
    • see specials board for today's creation
  • Countryside $37.00
    • Venison meatballs, chicken pate, marinated vegetables and olives, served with crostini, toasted breads and a trio of housemade dipping sauces
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
    • Steamed seasonal vegetables drizzled with a citrus glaze
  • Lamb Penne $24.00
    • Braised lamb penne with kale pesto, grano padano cheese and candied walnuts
  • Mussel Fritters $16.00
    • Fresh mussel and corn fritters with coriander and our chilli soy and lime glaze
  • 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
  • Fush & Chups $28.00
    • Beer battered market fish, served with fries, fresh lemon, salad and housemade tartare
  • Lamb Rump $38.00
    • Cooked to perfection and served with eggplant caviar, quinoa tabbouleh, heritage potato, confit tomato and our Waterside jus
  • Steak & Fries $9.90 / $14.90
    • Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
  • On the side
  • Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta $15
    • with Tuscan Vegetable Sauce, Tomatoes & Parmesan
  • Lamb Salad (GF) $23
    • with crisp lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, goats feta, vine ripe tomatoes, finished with a minted yoghurt dressing
  • Lamb Rump $32
    • best quality NZ Lamb Rump with a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Platter on the Stone (GF-O) $40
    • with a selection of Deli Meats, Fresh warm Bread, House Dips & fresh Salad Greens (great to share)
  • Lakehouse Beer Battered Fish & Chips (GF-O) $22
    • with salad & home-style tartare sauce
  • Tasting Plate $32
    • Chicken, Lamb & Beef, a choice of 2 Stonegrill sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Pork Belly $29
    • with seasonal vegetables, spiced ale jus & potato celeriac duphinoise
  • Mixed grill $25.00
  • Tea/coffee & toast $5.00
  • Ham Steak N/A
    • 1 Ham steak served with chips and salad or vegetables
  • Steak Spaghetti N/A
  • Nachos N/A
    • Nacho chips with mince and bake beans served with sour cream
  • Egg Burger N/A
  • Seafood selection $25.00
  • Porridge N/A
    • Toast cream or milk
  • (GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • Homemade Desserts Available
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • -Accompanied with crostini bread $15.50
  • Green Salad ( GF) $9.50
    • Mixed salad greens, tomatoes, capsicum, with a honey mustard dressing.
  • Garlic Pita Bread $7.50
  • Bowl of Steamed Rice ( GF) $4.50
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD $17.50
    • fresh herb, chili lime
  • KIDS HAMPER $8.50
    • chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
  • VOGELS $15.50
    • w Clevedon buffalo mozzarella, herb pesto cherry tomatoes
  • SMOKED FISH KEDGEREE $16.50
    • smoked kahawai rice fried egg
  • LAMB RAGU $17.50
    • lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
  • BACON AND EGGS $13.50
    • poached scrambled fried
  • BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
    • shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice
  • JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
    • pork chili udon noodle
  • Pork & Slaw $19.00
    • Seasoned Pork with Fresh herb slaw and served with fries or Mash
  • Banoffee Pie with Caramel Sauce
  • Beer Battered Fries & Aioli $6.00
  • Nacho’s $14.00
    • Cheese corn chips, Hearty mince, Sour Cream & Cheese
  • Corn Nuggets with Plum Sauce & Aioli $9.00
  • Maple & Walnut
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Double Choc Chip
  • Shaking beef $20.00
    • Beef, vegetables, salad and fried rice
  • Fried rice $20.00
    • Chicken / seafood, salad and rice
  • Fresh spring roll $12.00
    • Rice paper, pork, prawn salad, home-made sauce and nuts. (Vegetarian option available)
  • Pan cake $16.00
    • Flour, pork, prawn, egg, wine, coconut cream, salad and home-made sauce. (Vegetarian option available)
  • Papaya salad $16.00
    • Papaya, beef, carrot and herbs
  • Stir-fry noodle $16.00
    • Seafood / beef, noodle, homemade sauce
  • Grilled pork or chicken with noodles $18.00
    • pork / chicken, vermicelli, salad and peanuts
  • Grilled pork in hanoi style $20.00
    • Pork, salad, noodle, home-made sauce
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
  • Buttered green beans $5
    • w/ almonds & bacon
  • Herbed garlic bread $12.5
    • w/ jalapeno & mozzarella cheese
  • Chunky fries $5
    • w/ tomato sauce & aioli
  • Chicken Caesar salad $26
    • anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg
  • Bruschetta $13.5
    • w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
  • Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
    • w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
  • Grilled steak sandwich $28
    • Mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chunky fries
  • Steak and onion pie $3.60
  • Steak and vegetable pie $3.60
  • Steak and curry pie $3.60
  • Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
  • Steak and kidney pie $3.70
  • Mince and cheese pie $3.60
  • Mince savories pie $1.60
  • Chips $2.30
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad N/A
  • BLT Open Sandwich N/A
  • Mulligan's World Famous Irish Stew N/A
  • Open Steak Sandwich N/A
  • Vegetarian Burger N/A
  • Fish Bites & Golden Chunky Fries N/A
  • Soup of the day N/A
  • Teriyaki Beef Salad N/A
  • Tropical Pizza $8.50
    • A 7" mini pizza with pineapple, sliced ham and cheese.
  • Grilled Free Range Chicken $26.50
    • A Free-range chicken breast, pan-seared then baked in the oven, with sliced truss tomato and grilled mozzarella on grilled summer vegetables with basil pesto.
  • Junior Burger $8.50
    • Fresh beef patty with cheese, mayo, relish and chips.
  • ''Injectable'' Donuts $9.50
    • Straight from chef's culinary laboratory! Two classic cinnamon sugar dusted donuts with a ball of ice-cream on each and three syringes of flavoured syrup to inject into them! Ask about today's flavours.
  • Caprese Bruschetta $15.90
    • A mixed cherry tomato medley with diced mozzarella, red onions and fresh herbs tossed through EVO and basil pesto. Seasoned and served on grilled ciabatta.
  • Steak - Sirloin (250gm) $29.90
    • Pan seared then finished in the oven and served on fries. With a rocket, red onion and sun-dried tomato side salad and a garlic, peppercorn or mushroom sauce.
  • Mary Had A Little Lamb $23.90
    • Juicy roast lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato pesto, black olives, caramelised onions drizzled with minted yoghurt - Medium $19.90
  • Caesar Salad $17.90
    • Crisp cos lettuce, bacon, anchovies, oven baked garlic croutons, shaved parmesan and our Caesar dressing with a poached egg on top. Add chicken, salmon or prawns $22.90.
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