The Lazy Trout Fish Shack & Cafe in Taupo Menu

BREAD SELECTION BREAD SELECTION
  • Paraoa iti $12.00
    • kumara & flaxseed w avocado oil
  • Paraoa $11.00
    • garlic, lemon & bush herb butter
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Tua Tua chowder $15.00
    • creamy shellfish w crusty rewana bread
  • Ikaroa fish cakes $17.00
    • smoked kawhai & sweet pea with river herb dressing
  • Ika Mata $13.00
    • fresh marinated fish w tomato, lemon & coriander
  • Ngu squid $16.00
    • dusted w smoked kelp seaweed served w lemon & cress
  • Raukumara red venison $20.00
    • meatloaf w beetroot & horopito relish
  • Taharoa field mushroom $16.00
    • panko crumbed served w kawakawa bush pepper aioli
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • Tio Maori oysters
    • Tio Kinaki - w lemon & Kaitaia fire / Karengo - crumb & watercress aioli
  • - four $18.00
  • - six $26.00
  • - eight $35.00
  • Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
    • two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
  • 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
  • Koura - Aotearoa spiny lobster $60 half / $95 whole
    • King of New Zealand seafood w a creamy Puhoi cheese sauce & your choice of two sides 650-700 gr
MARKET FISH YOUR CHOICE MARKET FISH YOUR CHOICE
  • Choose from today's market fish $29.00
  • cooked your way: grilled, oven baked, beer battered
  • with your choice of sauce: tartare, smoked chilli mayonnaise, salsa verde, creamy cheese, 'Watties' tomato sauce
  • with two sides: coleslaw, mixed salad, fries, potato mash, seasonal buttered vegetables
MAIN COURSE MAIN COURSE
  • Kawhia coast fish burger $25.00
    • panko crumbed, citrus slaw, tartare mayo & house fries
  • He tino pai fish & chips $25.00
    • light crisp batter, crunchy fries, tartare, lemon & garden salad
  • Kouraura Pot o' prawns $38.00
    • grilled w garlic, lemon parsley & a pinch of chili pepper & watercress
  • Hangi style Pikaokao chicken $32.00
    • w kawakawa rub, roasted kamo kamo, green apple, bacon & river cress salad
  • King Country rib eye $36.00
    • Aotearoa premium grass fed beef grilled w field mushroom & crispy onion served w red wine jus, fries & house slaw
  • Hipi Awakino lamb chop roast $35.00
    • prime Aotearoa rack of lamb, rosemary & mustard crust, garlic mash & gravy
  • King Country beef burger $25.00
    • karengo & tamarillo relish, smoky cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion & house fries
  • Hipi Tihi Fritters $18.00
    • Puhoi sheep milk cheese & rice fritters w roasted cauliflower, cress & toasted harakeke
SIDES SIDES
  • Fries $8.00
  • Coleslaw $8.00
  • Mixed salad $8.00
  • Seasonal vegetables w wild thyme butter $8.00
  • Garlic mushroom $8.00
  • Creamed potato $8.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Taharoa cheesecake $14.00
    • Pirongia forest berries w almond brittle
  • Sticky date pudding $14.00
    • brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
    • ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
  • Gold digger fudge sundae $24.00
    • iconic Kiwi sundae with a warm fudge brownie, a mountain of Kapiti hokey pokey ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & Kiwi bling. Best suited to two people
CHEESE CHEESE
  • Cheese crafted from the pristine Aotearoa pastures, served w Taro Rewana Kore salted flatbread
  • Putararu 'Over the moon dairy' $17.50
    • triple cream brie 80 gr
  • Kikorangi Kapiti $16.00
    • creamy blue 80 gr
  • Pakari $16.00
    • aged cheddar 80 gr
  • A selection of all three 50 gr ea $24.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.90
    • Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. Finished off with melted cheese, aioli and relish. Served with fries.
  • Seafood Chowder $14.50
    • Mussels, prawns and fish simmered gently in a creamy seafood soup - topped with homemade croutons.
  • Coconut Chicken GF $26.90
    • Chicken breast marinated in spices and coconut milk then grilled to perfection. Served with steamed rice and salad.
  • Fries with Aioli $6.50
  • Roast of the Day GFA $23.50
    • Our daily roast cooked to perfection, with a selection of roasted and steamed vegetables, topped with Cobb’s rich gravy.
  • Two Eggs $3.50
  • Catch of the Day GF $31.90
    • Depending on availability - ask our waitstaff.
  • Or upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges for $2.50
  • -Passionfruit curd
  • Jalapeno & cheddar skillet cornbread $12.00
    • Honey butter, coriander
  • -Vanilla bean ice cream
  • Mac 'n' cheese balls $14.00
    • Bacon crumb, shaved parmesan, chipotle mayo
  • Garlic bread $12.00
    • Warm cobb loaf, confit garlic butter
  • Fresh donuts $12.00
  • Bourbon toffee cheesecake $12.00
  • All served with pit fries
  • Finn’s Original Guinness Pie $25.90
    • A classic In The Making! Slow Cooked Beef & Carrots In A Thick Guinness Gravy Enclosed Inside A Flakey Pastry Pie. Served On Top Of Creamy Mash. Accompanied With Mushy Peas. (Swap Mash & Mushy Peas For Fries & Salad)
  • Black pudding $3.00
  • Thin Crust Pizza-V $10.90
    • Crispy Naan Bread Base, Topped With Pizza Sauce, Cheese, Mushroom, Bacon, Pineapple, Capsicum & Onion
  • Eggs Benedict $14.90
    • Hollandaise Sauce Flowing over Poached Eggs & Ham, Laid On Top Of Toasted Turkish Bread
  • 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
  • Nacho’s $16.90
    • Corn Chips Topped With Mild Spiced Ground Beef, Chilli Beans, Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Sauces ( Mushroom, Pepper, & Garlic) $4.50
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
  • Soup of the Day $15.00
    • Our Chef’s soup of the day served with freshly toasted bread
  • Almond Cake $15.00
    • Warmed orange and almond cake with lemon curd and fresh vanilla bean yoghurt [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Fish $23.00
    • Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
  • Pork Belly $19.00
    • Harissa pork belly served with a chunky pea mash, candied chilli and lemon
  • Steak Diane $12.00
    • 100g of sirloin in our chef's special diane sauce, served with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
  • Loaded Nachos $17.00
    • Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
  • Cured Salmon $16.00
    • Ginger cured salmon, partnered with wakame seaweed and miso
  • Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90
  • Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
  • Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
  • Curry, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
  • Fish & Chips $5.90
  • Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Rice $10.90
  • Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice $10.90
  • High ‘n’ Iron $19
    • Homemade Tomato Sauce, Prime Beef, Smoked Chicken, Bacon & Salami topped with Mozzarella & a BBQ swirl. (Perfect with a Pale Ale)
  • BBQ, Honey & Bourbon Pork Ribs (GF) $18
    • served with our house slaw & our special rib sauce (great with Red Apple Cider)
  • Bacon and Eggs $14
    • Eggs any style with bacon & toast
  • Hot Cakes $16.5
    • Bacon or berry served with caramelized banana, maple syrup & whipped cream
  • Ham & Pineapple $19
    • Homemade pizza sauce with ham, mozzarella cheese & Pineapple
  • Caesar Salad $23
    • Crispy proscuitto ham & grilled chicken tenderloin,garlic croutons clodded egg, parmesan shavings, & anchovies on cos lettuce with caesar dressing
  • Salmon Fillet $28
    • 200g Fillet & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides with Wasabi & Soy Dipping Sauce
  • Garden Salad
  • Chunky Fries with your choice of one sauce -Tomato Sauce or Aioli $7.50
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • Warm Prawn Skewer Salad ( GF) $26.00
    • Mango and cucumber salad, with a fresh citrus dressing & lime aioli dipping sauce.-We recommend: W5 Pinot Gris
  • Fries
  • -Accompanied with crostini bread $15.50
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • (GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
  • Steamed Whole Prawns ( GF)
    • Accompanied with soya and a chilli citrus sauce.
  • MINCE ON VOGELS TOAST $13.50
  • 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 MUSHROOM QUESADILLA V $13.50
    • Chipotle de Plata, refried beans, jalapeno
  • BANG BANG CHICKEN $16.50
    • shredded chicken herbs, sesame, coconut rice
  • LAMB RAGU $17.50
    • lamb fennel pasta mia pappardelle
  • JAPANESE BOLOGNAISE $16.50
    • pork chili udon noodle
  • KIDS HAMPER $8.50
    • chippies, muesli bar, fruit, yogurt, chocolate drink
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Cookies & Cream
  • Hawaiian
    • Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
  • Maple & Walnut
  • All with vanilla ice cream & cream
  • Salmon Fillet $31.00
    • Seared Salmon fillet nestled on a potato rosti with wilted spinach, seasonal veggies & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Spring Rolls & Samosas with Soy & Sweet Chilli $8.00
  • BBQ Chicken
    • Roast Chicken, Bacon, Red Onion & BBQ Sauce
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Piggy Tails $14.00
    • Curly fries, grilled bacon and chorizo, with cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Full Deck $ 35.00
    • Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce
  • Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
    • 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
  • Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
  • GF - Gluten Free
  • Fries (GF) $8.00
    • Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Cheesy Wedges $ 14.00
    • Seasoned wedges baked with a trio of cheeses, blue, brie, mozzarella, served with sundried tomato pesto and aioli
  • Mexi K Fries $14.00
    • Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
  • Lasagne Square $3.00
  • Chilli Cheezys $4.00
  • Vege Burger $6.50
  • Fresh Fish – Crumbed $4.50
  • Seasoned Wedges $4.50
  • Corn Cobb $2.50
  • Crab Stick $1.50
  • Kids Fish $1.00
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $28.50
    • Your wait staff will advise of todays creation
  • Oreti Filo Wrapped Prawns $16.00
    • With sweet chilli & aioli
  • Deep Fried Brie $16.00
    • With beetroot & citrus salad
  • Oreti Affogato $15.00
    • Volcanic espresso & vanilla bean icecream with your choice of Grand Marnier, Kahlua, Irish Whiskey, Frangelico, Baileys, Tia Maria, Galliano, Cointreau, Drambuie
  • Oreti Fish of the Day $34.00
    • Wild rice risotto & roasted cherry tomato
  • Oreti Profiteroles $13.50
    • Hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream & almonds
  • Coupe Mont Blanc $13.50
    • Chestnut cream infused with vanilla bean, yoghurt icecream & whipped cream
  • Baked Chicken Breast $29.00
    • Stuffed with mozzarella & wrapped in bacon served with garlic beans & polenta cake
  • Freshly baked knot roll $5
    • w/ butter medallion
  • Soup of the day $13.5
    • changed daily your wait staff will advise
  • Coriander crusted venison loin $39.50
    • parsnip & chestnut puree, kumara fondant brocolini, oven dried Heirloom tomatoes, jus
  • Rocket salad $5
    • w/ shaved parmesan, walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette
  • Chicken breast $35
    • dukkha spiced, beetroot hummus, duck fat roasted agria potato, pomegranate baby watercress salad jus
  • Grilled T-bone steak $32.50
    • w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jus
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables $5
    • w/ herb butter
  • Grilled steak sandwich $28
    • Mesclun, brie, onions, tomato relish, chunky fries
  • Steak and bacon pie $3.80
  • Mince potato top pie $3.80
  • Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
  • Stuffed sausage $3.20
  • Mince savories pie $1.60
  • Steak and curry pie $3.60
  • Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
  • Mince pie $3.40
The Lazy Trout Fish Shack & Cafe

The Lazy Trout Fish Shack & Cafe

location

Address

100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato, 3351, New Zealand

phone

Phone

073760116

clock

Opened hours

Mon - Sun 7:30am - 9:30am, 6pm - 11pm
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

New Zealand , Others , Seafood

features

Features

Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo, Waikato, 3351, New Zealand