The Front Room in Wellington Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Buttermilk & banana pancakes $14
    • smoked blueberry butter, maple syrup
  • Front Room granola $11
    • fresh berries, greek yoghurt , honey
  • Coconut chia seed parfait $13
    • watermelon, berries, passionfruit, nuts, local honey
  • Avocado $14
    • tomato, fried halloumi and lemon & oregano oil on grain toast
  • Cured Mt Cook salmon $14
    • horseradish creme fraiche & dill on  toasted brioche
  • Front Room works $19
    • 2 poached eggs, grilled bacon, sausages, bubble & squeak, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato chilli jam & ciabatta
SIDES SIDES
  • Bacon, eggs, black pudding, sausages $5
  • Grilled flat mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, grilled ciabatta $4
  • Bubble & squeak $5
  • Maple syrup $1
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Boiled eggs & soldiers/Sausage wrap $7
  • Kids pack $5
  • Milk & cookies $6
  • Fruit kebabs $5
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Bread & dukkuh w Kapiti Olive oil $7
  • Salt & Szechwan pepper squid $20
    • pickled watermelon, peanut & corriander salad, lime chilli dressing
  • Poached chicken salad $22
    • grilled corn, smashed avocado, maple lime dressing
  • Spanish tasting plate $22
    • croquettes,chorizo,marcona almonds,piquillo peppers,jamon,manchego cheese
  • Turkish eggs $16
    • tomato & red capsicum ragout, yoghurt, chilli, sumac, brown butter, grilled flat bread
  • Pan fried fish $24
    • saffron, lemon & confit tomato risotto
  • Pork sandwich $21
    • w melted sweberg cheese, beetroot chutney & hand cut chips
SIDES SIDES
  • Hand cut chips w aioli $6
  • Sauteed broccoli, garlic, chilli & ricotta salata $7
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Hot chocolate pudding $14
    • w almond heart & vanilla ice cream (allow 15 min)
  • Steamed ginger pudding $12
    • poached tamarillo & butterscotch cream
  • Affogato $13
    • served w fruit & nut biscotti & a single shot of amaretto
  • Spanish manchego cheese $19
    • fig & pistachio nut bread, Pedro Ximenez, falwasser wafers & quince paste

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Classic Pork $10.00
    • Braised pork shoulder, mustard greens, peanuts
  • Mince + Cheese Dumplings $11.00
    • Pan fried, pale ale, aged cheddar [trust us] (4)
  • Steamed Brown Rice [VE,GF] $3.00
    • Per bowl
  • Indian Goat Kebabs [GF] $14.00
    • Garam + coriander spices, mint + coriander chutney (4)
  • Shoestring Fries [V,GF] $8.00
    • Sambal oelek mayo
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Fried chicken, herb + peanut slaw, Sriracha garlic mayo
  • Chocolate Brownie [GF,DF] $10.00
    • Dark chocolate, liqueur orange, coconut chocolate sauce
  • Thai Fish Cakes [GF] $14.00
    • Red curry, Tod Mun chilli peanut sauce (6)
  • Beer Battered Fish Tacos $13
    • Creole spiced battered fish, served on two corn tacos with avocado, iceberg lettuce, chilli sauce and pickle mayo
  • Mozzarella Stuffed Jalapeños $10
    • w/ ranch dipping sauce
  • Garlic Pizza Bread $8
    • topped with parmesan and herbs
  • The Cubano $18
    • The ultimate toasted sandwich, buttered, grilled and served with fries. Free range ham, slow cooked pulled pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard mayo
  • Nachos (Beef & Bean / Vegetarian) $17 / $16
    • A Fidel’s Classic served with salsa, guacamole, cheese and sour cream. Extra chilli on request
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $9
    • w/ lemon & aioli
  • Shoestring Fries $8
    • w/ creole seasoning, served w/ aioli & tomato sauce
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $12
    • w/ BBQ sauce
  • Southern fried chicken burger $19.50
    • iceberg, tomato, fries & chipotle
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Veal lasagne $22.00
    • mozzarella & fresh basil napoli
  • Eggs benedict/florentine $15.90
    • homemade hash browns, hollandaise & bacon or spinach
  • Fries $4.00
  • Canadian pancakes $14.90
    • maple syrup & almonds
  • Hash browns $4.00
  • Thai style chicken $16.00
    • soft herbs & nam jim dressing
  • King Prawns with Salty Egg Yolk / Steamed King Prawns with Garlic Sauce $28.00
  • Lobster Sashimi / Salmon Sashimi / Lobster with Ginger and Spring Onion / Spicy Lobster / Hong Kong Style Lobster / Lobster with Garlic Butter Seasonal Price
  • Roast Duck $14.80
  • Beef, Chicken or Pork $18.80
  • Steamed Salmon with Black Bean Sauce $59.90
  • Lamb with Beans / Beef Brisket $18.80
  • Chicken Egg Fu Yong / Beef Egg Fu Yong / BBQ Pork Egg Fu Yong $18.80
  • King Prawns (Battered / Garlic / Sesame / Mango) / Deep Fried Stuffed Crab Claw / Barbecue Pork $12.00
  • Fish Sambal $21.90
    • Masala grilled fish in thick onion, chilli and tomato sambal sauce with fresh coriander.
  • Garlic Roti (Istana's own) $3.50
  • Lamb Korma $18.90
    • Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in an almond and cashew nut paste with coconut and yoghurt based curry sauce.
  • Honey Butter Chicken $10.00
    • Served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Stir-fried Beef and Mushroom (In Five Spice Sauce) $18.90
    • Stir-fried Beef and Mushroom (In Five Spice Sauce) Stir-fried lean beef with mushroom and a touch of ginger, garlic, oyster sauce and soy sauce.
  • Chicken Murtabak $18.90
    • Chicken Murtabak Expertly flicked and delicately made dough filled with chicken, potato and egg, served with curry and pickled onion.
  • Char Kwaytieaw $11.00
    • Fat rice noodles cooked with shrimps or chicken
  • Curry Laksa $10.00
    • Egg noodle, tofu, fish ball and chicken cooked in rich curry soup
  • Chicken, tomato, zucchini, riceberry, oregano + basil+bread+salad+both. $14.50/$16.50/$18.50
  • MIXED GRAIN $20.50
    • Kiwi quinoa, puy lentil, Spanish green tomato, landcress, feta + french tarragon.
  • BLACK QUINOA + RICE BERRY $ 20.50
    • Choc-tail tomatoes, tatsoi, snowpeas, red cabbage, purple carrot, rosemary + cabernet dressing.
  • BEEF $28.00
    • Peppered skirt steak, whitlof, landcress, radish, anchovy fillets, anchovy dressing, parsley.
  • Salad leaves $7.50
  • A PIE $27.00
    • Organic chicken, roasted fennel + tarragon
  • WET RISOTTO $23.00
    • Globe artichoke, roasted garlic lemon, parmesan
  • FARRO $21.50
    • Cos, whitlof, pea, split green bean, basil, green raisins , pinenuts + green yoghurt.
  • Fries $9.00
    • Aioli + 50c (Available until kitchen close)
  • Little Treats $4.00
    • Roasted Peanuts, Lollies
  • Cheese $12.00
    • Choose between Whitestone Brie, Danish Blue or Port Salut. Served with crakers & quince paste.
  • Bruschetta $10.00
    • Fresh tomato, red onion and basil topped with parmesan and rocket
  • Anti Pasto Platter $38.00
    • Wellington's famous antipasto platter consisting of a selection of cheese, meats and dips, served with pizza bread
  • Chicken $28.00
    • Fresh chicken, spinach, sundried tomatoes & mushrooms (plus $2.00)
  • Margherita $28.00
    • Classic Italian with mozzarella, bacconcini & fresh basil
  • Capricciosa $28.00
    • Capers, feta, roasted onion, capsicum, fresh chilli and olives
  • Chicken Tenders $12.00
    • W/ mash, garden salad & tomato sauce
  • All grill dishes served with seasonal roast vegetables & port wine jus or bearnaise sauce.
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • W/ vanilla ice cream
  • Ice Cream Trio $10.50
    • W/ mixed berry compote or chocolate sauce
  • Vivant Beef Burger $22.00
    • Homemade beef patty in a ciabatta bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, caramelised onion, cheddar cheese & rustic fries
  • Vivant Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Marinated chicken thigh in a wholemeal bun with streaky bacon, cos lettuce, beetroot and horopito relish, marinated feta & rustic fries
  • Homemade Warm Double Chocolate Brownie $12.50
    • W/ chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
  • Rustic Fries W/ Tomato Sauce $7.50
  • Spicy Garlic Beef $22.00
    • Beef fillet, celery, capsicum, dry chilli and Sichuan pepper cone, wok fried with Sichuan chilli sauce.
  • Black Bean Chicken $22.00
    • Wok fried with seasonal vegetables and rich black bean sauce.
  • Orange Beef $24.00
    • Succulent deep-fried beef strips glazed with a rich orange sauce.
  • Hot Pepper Chicken $22.00
    • Succulent strips of chicken wok tossed with seasonal vegetables and a cracked black pepper sauce. Served on a sizzling plate. >>
  • Hot Pepper Chicken $22.00
    • Chicken strips tossed with cracked black pepper sauce, served on a sizzling plate.
  • Combination Chow Mein (Fried Noodle) $18.00
    • Shrimps, beef, chicken and BBQ pork with crispy noodles or soft noodles.
  • Honey Chilli Chicken $22.00
    • Wok fried with honey chilli sauce, served on iceberg lettuce.
  • Steamed Shanghai Dumplings $10.00
    • A delicate pastry envelop containing a pork and ginger filling. Served with Chinkiang vinegar
  • The annexe Muesli (GF)( V) $9.50
    • toasted muesli with a vanilla fruit compote, Greek yoghurt and almonds
  • Aioli $1.00
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF) $15.50
    • free range eggs cooked your way served with bacon and Artisan bread
  • Hash Stack (GF) $17.00
    • hash browns stacked with spinach, bacon, grilled tomato and a poached egg with hollandaise sauce and a balsamic glaze
  • Tomato sauce $1.00
  • BLAT (GF) $15.50
    • smoky bacon, ripe tomatoes, zesty avocado smash and lettuce on Artisan bread served with a side of curly fries or green salad
  • the annexe big brunch $22.50
    • big brunch consisting of two eggs your way, bacon, mushrooms, chorizo, grilled tomato and a hash brown with artisan bread
  • Potato and Chorizo Salad (GF) $16.50
    • new season crisp potatoes. Spanish chorizo sausage and mint served with a crispy zesty rocket and red onion
  • Eggs $12.00
    • scrambled on toast
  • White or 5 Grain $4.50
  • Sliced Tomato with Olive Oil & Rock Salt $4.20
  • Bagel with Cream Cheese & Jam $8.00
  • Eggs $12.50
    • omelette with cheese & herbs
  • Porridge with Brown Sugar & Milk $10.50
  • Toasted Croissant with Ham & Cheese $8.00
  • French Toast with Bacon & Maple Syrup $14.00
  • MINI BURGER $8.00
    • served with a side of fries.
  • HERBED OMELETTE $15.50
    • Filled with spring onion, red pepper & cheese served with whole grain toast( add bacon, ham, filled mushrooms or avocado -each $3.00)
  • DESIGNER BREAKFAST $8.50
    • With scrambled, poached or fried eggs on wholegrain toast (add bacon, hash brown, field mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, sausages or baked beans- each $3.00)
  • MEXICAN CHICKEN QUESADILLA $15.50
    • Lightly seasoned chicken, spinach & cheese In a grilled tortilla served with sour cream, salsa & salad greens.
  • HOT BACON FOCACCIA SANDWICH $14.50
    • With lettuce, tomato and relish(add bacon, avocado or mushrooms each- $1.50)
  • TOAST OR FRUIT LOAF $5.00
    • With butter & preserves
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • ROB’S BEEF BURGER $15.50
    • Handmade beef pattie, salad greens, tomato, cheese, relish & a side of fries(add bacon, egg, pineapple, or mushrooms - each $1.50)
  • Big Breakfast $15.90
    • 4 Steaky Bacons, Eggs, Sausages, Mushrooms with Hollandaise Sause, Hash browns, Baked Beans, Grilled Tomato & Toasts
  • Dinner Box $9.70
    • 1 x Chips 2 Chicken Thighs 1 Drum or 2 Wings
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Egg Benedict $11.90
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $17.90
  • BLT Supreme $5.00
  • Kiwi Breakfast $11.90
    • 4 Streaky Bacon, 2 Eggs, 2 Hash Browns, 2 Slices of Toast
  • -Combo $8.80
  • Whitehaven Noble Riesling $9
  • Cajun Fries $9
    • Served with our house made chipotle aioli
  • Warm Apple Pie $14
    • Topped with vanilla ice cream
  • Taylors Fine Tawny Port $12
  • Zorba Pizza $20
    • Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella , sundried tomato, olives, feta cheese
  • Pork Belly $25
    • Slow cooked pork belly on roasted sweet potato, sauteed vegetables, popcorn crackle, craft beer and balsamic reduction
  • Grilled Halloumi Salad 1 $8
    • Grilled Halloumi and roasted winter vegetables on fancy garden leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Pork and Shitake Wontons $12
    • Cripsy wonton with pork belly and shitake stuffing
  • Hawaiian Burger $8.50
    • Streaky Bacon, Pineapple and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish
  • Omelette & Toast $11.50
    • Your choice of three fillings
  • Cheeseburger $6.50
    • Grilled Beef Pattie with Sliced Cheese on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • Bacon Burger $8.00
    • Streaky Bacon and a Beef Pattie on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • -Extra Filling $0.50 ea
  • Chicken, Bacon & Avo $10.00
    • Crumbed Chicken Snitzel with Streaky Bacon & Avocado on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion, With Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish
  • Egg Burger $6.50
    • Grilled Beef Pattie with a Soft Fried Egg on Lettuce, Tomato, Beetroot and Red Onion with Garlic Aioli & Tomato Relish.
  • Eggs on Toast $7.50
The Front Room

The Front Room

location

Address

42 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach, NZ, 5036, New Zealand

phone

Phone

049054142

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

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

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
42 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae Beach, NZ, 5036, New Zealand