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

  • Blazing Saddles M $25/ L $35
    • Chipotle bbq pulled pork, caramelized onion, chargrilled capsicum, jalapenos + chipotle mayonnaise
  • Te-quila a crocodile M $28/ L $38
    • Tequila, lime & coconut marinated crocodile tail, white herb sauce base, tomato, red onion + avocado
  • gluten free pizza base (Medium only) $2
  • Beef & Béarnaise M $27 L $37
    • Seared beef, caramelised onion, portobello mushrooms, red capsicum + béarnaise sauce
  • Zorba The Greek (V) M $23/ L $33
    • Basil pesto, tomato, feta, kalamata olive (on the stone), red capsicum, baby spinach + red onion
  • Large=(L) / Medium=(M)
  • Shawshank M $26/ L $36
    • Lamb braised till it falls off the bone, caramelised onion, roasted pumpkin + rosemary
  • Italian Job M $24/ L $34
    • Pepperoni, baby spinach, sun dried tomato, kalamata olive (on the stone) + feta
  • Sides
  • Ga Con Chien Drunken Salt & Pepper Baby Chicken $29.5
    • Traditional herbal wine poached baby chicken then fried until crispy. Served with Vietnamese style pot rice with pork sausages, dried shrimps and pork floss. Served with XO sauce Bok Choy. Best eaten with your hands.
  • Banh Xeo Saigon Crispy Rice Crepe With Lacy Spring Rolls $28.5
    • Traditional rice flour crepe seasoned with coconut & turmeric, sizzled in a wok until crispy. Stuffed with sprouts, pork, prawns & fresh Vietnamese herbs. Served with traditional dipping sauce. (Vegetarian available on request)
  • Vit Cuon – Aromatic Roast Duck Wraps With Plum Sauce $15.5
    • Vietnamese “five-spice” roast duck wrapped with cucumber, coriander, pickled vegetables, sesame seeds, spring onion, Hoisin bean & chilli sauce. Served with plum dipping sauce.
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips $12
  • Fish And Chips $12
  • Tom Nuong – Charrgrilled Slipper Lobsters With Green Papaya Salad $16
    • Charred grilled wild caught slipper lobsters served with a refreshing Vietnamese style green Papaya salad. Topped with fresh Asian herbs, roasted peanuts & Vietnamese tamarind dressing.
  • Junior
  • SAMMIE/ROLLS $9.50 half roll $5.00
  • SAUSAGE ROLL $3.50
  • SIDE OF "LEAVES" $3.50
  • FRIENDS $5.00
  • LASAGNE (piece) $9.50
  • PIE (SLICE) $5.00
    • with cream/ yoghurt add 0.50c
  • GRATIN $6.50
  • MEAT PIE $7.50
  • Kransky Sausage with House $9
  • Brussel Sprouts, Bacon $8
  • House-made Beans on Toast, melted Cheese & Eggs your way $12
  • Raspberry Cooler $12
  • Rhubarb Trifle $12
  • Steak Sandwich with Onions & Cheese, Fries $16
  • Cauliflower & Cumin, Tzatziki, Harrisa $9
  • Medley of Olives $9
  • Roti $2.80
  • Satay beef on Rice $11.90
  • Pork/Chicken/Beef $11.90
  • Combination Noodles Soup $9.90
  • Fish $10.90
  • Mushroom $5.50
  • Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Thai Chili Combination Chow Mein $12.90
  • Classic kiwi burger $12
    • homemade mince patty, lettuce, fried egg, beetroot, cheese and fried onions on burger bun
  • MUSHIES $14
    • In a creamy sauce served with two pieces of toast
  • BAGELS $5
    • Plain (Jam)
  • BIG BEANNIE $19 Full/ half $13
    • Bacon and eggs (how you like em), sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms and hash cakes with 2 slices toast.
  • Omlettes $15
    • 3 egg omlette, with your choice of filling
  • Surf n turf $14
    • steak sammie with all the trimmings complete with fried onions and kebab stick of prawns
  • TOAST $5
    • (wholemeal or specialty white) butter and spreads
  • Toasted sandwichOn
    • Freyas Bread or Sourdough
  • Beef with Potato in Oyster Sauce $12.00
  • Chicken Pineapple $12.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $12.00
  • Beef Chow Mein $12.00
  • Vegetable Chow Mein $11.00
  • Chicken with Mix. Veges in Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Seafood Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Chicken Mushroom Soup $11.00
  • Grilled ciabatta with garlic and herb butter $7.50
  • Roasted new potatoes with aioli $9.00
  • Seared beef fillet with salsa verde and garlic butter $32.00 / $48.00
  • Berry trifle with italian sponge fingers and vanilla cream $13.00
  • Cured salmon with fresh dill and marinated fennel $14.00
  • Caprese salad on fried polenta $14.00
  • Chicken liver pate with grilled brioche - extra brioche $4.00 $14.00
  • Lamb rack with mint and basil aioli $30.00 / $45.00
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • w/ bacon and roasted tomatoes
  • Halloumi sandwich $16.50
    • crumbed halloumi with sesame coleslaw, beetroot relish, and Turkish bread
  • Tofu Pancakes(gluten free) $14.50
    • w/ caramelized onion. mizuna, roasted tomatoes. cashew nuts herb oil and feta
  • Mushrooms on Sourdough $14.00
    • w/ garlic. spring onion. coriander and feta
  • Free range eggs on multigrain toast $9.00
    • extras/bacon sausages $4.50 each, hash brown, mushrooms $4.00 each
  • Bagel $5.50
    • w/cream cheese and jam
  • Teriyaki chicken burger $16.50
    • w/brie, mayo. red onion and hash brown
  • Green tea noodle salad $14.00
    • w/ walnuts, mushrooms. red onion. nor and onion dressing
  • Open steak sandwich $20
    • scotch fillet, tomato relish, caramelised onions, served with warm bun and French fries
  • Fish and chips $14
    • panko crumbed fish with French fries, garden salad and tartare sauce.
  • Beef burger $14
    • lettuces, sliced onion and tomatoes, beetroot, cheese, BBQ sauce, aioli, served with sesame buns and French fries. Add fried eggs $2. Add bacon $3
  • Chicken sandwich $16
    • Cajun chicken breast, lettuces, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, served with French fries
  • Sweet sour chicken $10
    • pineapples, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Curry chicken $10
    • Japanese mind curry, potatoes and carrots, served with steamed rice.
  • Lemon chicken $10
    • sticky lemon sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with steamed rice.
  • Fettuccine $15
    • cooked with mushroom and bacon, in a cream reduction sauce, serve with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
  • SAUSAGE $2.60
  • CHICKEN WINGS $1.60
  • WEDGES $4.80
  • OYSTERS COOKED $24.00
    • 1 DOZ
  • FILLET DINNER $15.00
    • battered or crumbed fillet
  • CRAYFISH FRITTER
  • ONION RING 3 FOR $2.00
  • SQUID RING $0.90
  • TOAST OR FRUIT LOAF $5.00
    • With butter & preserves
  • MINI DESIGNER BREAKFAST $6.00
    • a great choice for small Tamariki
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.50
    • With natural yoghurt.
  • HUEVOS RANCHEROS $14.50
    • Mexican beans, eggs and hash browns on a tortilla topped with cheese & salsa
  • MEXICAN CHICKEN QUESADILLA $15.50
    • Lightly seasoned chicken, spinach & cheese In a grilled tortilla served with sour cream, salsa & salad greens.
  • HOMEMADE SOUP $10.00
    • With toasted bread.
  • 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)
  • POLENTA 8 CORN FRITTERS $14.50
    • Served with salsa & salad greens( add bacon, field mushrooms or spinach -each $3.00)
  • grilled octopus "causa" $17.00
    • potatoes, avocado & black olives mayo
  • corte del dia
    • best cut of the day, bone marrow, chimichurri
  • fries $7.00
  • risotto con betarraga $27.00
    • beetroot, coconut, goat cheese, coriander
  • ensalada de bearragas $9.00
    • beetroot salad, quinoa, onions, coriander, yogurt, lemon
  • blue $23.00
    • white base, kikorangi, rocket, walnuts
  • margherita $19.00
    • the classic
  • -All served with homemade bread
  • PEPPERED SQUID $14.00
    • With crispy panko crumbs and chilli flakes, served with lemongrass tartare
  • LITTLE TACOS $13.00
    • With shrimp in a smoky chilli sauce with avocado and fresh fresh coriander in a soft shell
  • SUMMER ROLLS $13.00
    • Vegetables and glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime and chilli dipping sauce
  • CORN FRITTERS $13.00
    • With spring onion, chilli, red onion and coriander
  • FIRECRACKER SLIDERS 1 FOR $5.00 OR
    • Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo.
  • JUMBO PRAWNS $16.00
    • Steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint and basil
  • WANZI'S $12.00
    • Crispy bean curd, smoked pork, spring onion and bread crumbs, served with a honey, chilli, ginger soy dipping sauce
  • CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN WINGS $13.00
    • Made extra crispy for your pleasure
  • Market Fresh Fish (GF) $24.50
    • Seasonal Slaw, Hand-Cut Chips And House-Made Tartare Sauce
  • -Grilled Pear, Prosciutto, Mozzarella $13.00
  • Hand Cut Agria Fries $7.50
  • Zucchini, Feta And Mint Fritters (V) $17.50
    • Avocado Salsa, Rocket, Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Citrus & Fennel Marinated Olives (V, GF, DF) $7.50
  • Marinated Lamb (GF) $23.00
    • Wild Rice, Quinoa, Citrus, Broad Bean, Basil Labneh, Chilli & Cumin Dressing
  • Stuffed Baby Peppers, Bumt Aubergine, Feta (V, GF) $10.00
  • -Add Slow-Roasted Chicken $21.50
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