Address
Esplanade (or Marine Parade), Harbour Tourist Park, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
The Penguins Nest Cafe in Otago Menu
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The Penguins Nest Cafe in Otago has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Angus beef, chargrilled w bacon, pickled cucumber, rocket, aged cheddar, tomato, aioli, sourdough bun or Chicken, chargrilled w rocket, fig relish, farmhouse brie, tomato, aioli, rye bun from Stuart St Mac's Brew Bar. Blackstone Cafe and Bar offers many options including Big breakfast and Eggs benedict w /bacon (gf*). Filadelfios includes a wide range like Americana or Indian. Chicken curry on rice and Teriyaki Chicken with rice from . Savoury Japan offers Jamaica Blue and Date, Coffee & Pecan Loaf.
Nearby Sample Menus
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Kiwi Fries $9.50
- With chef's special seasoning served with aioli & tomato sauce
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Spaghetti Bolognaise $25.50
- An all time favourite, Winnies' spaghetti bolognaise
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Winnies Burger $27.50
- Pure bee pattie ground in house from NZ rump steak, tomato chutney, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, bacon & cheese (add egg $2.00, add beetroot $2.00)
- Medium $30.50
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Spaghetti Carbonara $25.50
- Traditional creamy bacon carbonara sauce, topped with a parmesan crisp
- Small $17.50
- Large $34.50
- $16.95 Large
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Wagyu
- Wagyu is arguably the finest beef available. Our wagyu cuts have been sourced from around the globe and selected with the highest quality in mind.
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Raw plate $33.00
- market fish selection, white soy, horseradis.
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Selection of local and European cheese $28.00
- last years apricots, walnuts & biscuits.
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Rhubarb creme brulee $18.00
- Rhubarb gel, oats & honey crumble.
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JSH cured meats $36.00
- proper pickles, forever evolving terrine, breads.
- Baked candied kumara, pecans $8.00
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Savannah Angus $40.00
- The cattle are Angus by breed and are entirely grass fed. The meat is aged for a minimum of three weeks, this increases the level of tenderness and gives Savannah Angus steak its unique flavour.Petite eye fillet 180g.
- Roast beetroot, mandarin, feta. $10.00
- Cheese, onion and pesto toasted flatbreads $8.50
- Large $16.50
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LASAGNE $20.00
- Spinach and ricotta lasagne served on tomato passata, grilled with parmesan, garnished with salad greens curried nuts and garlic Focaccia slices
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BANGERS & MASH $20.00
- Local pork sausages served on a creamy mash, with wilted greens and drizzled with onion jus
- Add fries & aioli $6.00
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NEPTUNES $25.00
- A seafood selection of scallops, mussels, prawns, fish, squid rings, aioli, tartare sauce with salad
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VEGETARIAN CREPES $20.00
- Roasted pumpkin, spinach, feta and caramelised onion filled crepes drizzled with hollandaise sauce and balsamic drizzle, mesculin and curried nuts
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FIELD MUSHROOMS $22.50
- Grilled field mushrooms on toasted chunky bread with salad garnish, streaky bacon and a creamy mushroom sauce
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Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
- Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
- Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
- Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
- Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
- Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
- Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
- Bowl of fries $6.00
- Garlic bread & dips $6.00
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Masala Dosa $17.00
- (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, spiced potatoes, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
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Dahi Poori $12.00
- (Stuffed Puffed Pastry Shells, Spiced Mashed Potato, Sweet Yogurt, Chutneys)
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Plain Dosa $15.00
- (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
- ** All the Dishes are served with Compliment Condiment portions. Any extra Condiments requested will attract Extra charge
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Samosa Chaat $12.00
- (Crushed Samosas, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
- Available from 12PM to 4PM
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Uttapam $14.00
- (Rice-lentil Pancake, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
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Papri Chaat $12.00
- (Thin crispy wheat Wafers, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
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-Ice Cream Sundae $8.00
- Strawberry, caramel or chocolate sauce
- ●Sides
- -Eggs $2.00
- -Add Chicken $4.00
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Sliders $11.50
- Choice of two beef, blue cod or chicken & chips. Sauces: tomato, satay, mayo or tartare
- 11:30am - 4pm
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Open Steak Sandwich $19.00
- Medium rare sliced beef served on a ciabatta, with lettuce, tomato and brie. Topped with homemade caramelised onion and a side of steak fries
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Rib Eye Steak $15.50
- Mushroom sauce or garlic butter. With veggies or salad & fries (choose tomato, cheese, carrot sticks, cucumber)
- Bacon, roast onion, rosemary, pecorino $28
- Chicken breast, lentils, bacon, roast garlic, silverbeet , jus, gorgonzola (gf) $35
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Includes the following cheeses: $19.5
- Pecorino, Aged, sharp, hard cheese made with goat’s milk Gorgonzola: rich, blue-veined cow's milk cheese Tallegio: soft cow's milk cheese with a crisp, washed rind
- Sauteed greens, roast garlic, almond, lemon (v)(gf) $15
- Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
- Margherita (v) $25
- Aperol Spritz $11
- Shells, mussels, clams, garlic, chillies, lemon juice, herbs, anchovy crumb $29
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Chicken Wrap
- Spiced chicken wrapped with feta cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, green leaves, sundried tomatoes and ginger dressing, grilled, served with green salad and a side of aioli.
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Kothu
- Traditional Sri Lankan street delicacy. Thinly sliced naan bread tossed with vegetables, eggs and spices.(Add Chicken for $3.50)
- House Salad
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Summer Chicken Salad GF
- Grilled garlic infused chicken breast served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, carrots, feta, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and a summer ginger dressing.
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Salt & Pepper Calamari Salad
- Crispy calamari served with mixed greens, red onions, carrots, coriander, fresh mint and finished with a sweet chilli dressing.
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Fish & Chips
- Beer battered fish served with chunky fries, coleslaw, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
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Bob’s Curry
- Chef’s own homemade curry served with steamed rice and a poppadom.
- House Salad
- Xtra Large $3.90
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Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
- Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
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Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
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Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
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Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
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Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
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Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
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Turkish eggs $16
- Turkish eggs + soft poached eggs, spiced tomato, sumac yoghurt & toast
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Brown butter scallops $18
- Brown butter scallops + with parmesan risotto & fresh herbs
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Thai beef salad $18
- Thai beef salad + rice noodles, chilli, peanuts, fried shallots & Nam jim
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Sautded mushrooms $17
- Sautded mushrooms + semi-dried tomatoes, coconut yoghurt. Sriracha on toast
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Pappardelle $18
- Pappardelle + pork sausage, tomato, baby spinach, chilli & parmesan
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Eggs Benedict $17
- Eggs Benedict + Lime juice hollandaise, wilted spinach on English E muffin with bacon or hot smoked salmon
- All day menu - until 2pm
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Pancakes $16
- Pancakes + fresh banana. Maple syrup, whipped cream & toasted pecans
- 175 gm Pacific yellow fin tuna $37.95
- Creamy mushroom $2.95
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Prawn laksa $27.95
- Hervey bay prawns, Thai spiced coconut broth, rice noodles, black sesame, roasted peanuts
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Lamb shank sheperd'spie $24.95
- Pinot braised lamb shank, golden potato crust, peppery leaves
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French onion soup $17.95
- Emmentaler crouton
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Blackened southland sole fillets $19.95
- Cajun spices, sweet corn fritters, tomato corinder & lime salsa, chipotle sour cream
- Chimichuri $2.95
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Cadrona high country merino lamb $43.95
- Slow cooked lamb shoulder, tomato ragout, parsnip puree cardona lamb rump, tandoori spices, upland cress, pickled parsnip, fried artichoke,labnah
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Eggs Benedict $15.50
- 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Spinach
- Beer Battered Fries for one add Onion Gravy $2.50 $6.00
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Vegetable Pastie $17.50
- Savoury pastry vegetarian pastie of the day. Served with a crisp garden salad. Add kumara mash $23.50
- Extra aioli small $1.50
- Mini Garlic Loaf $8.50
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Irish Stew Pot Pie $24.50
- Ramekin filled with a rich beef & Guinness stew topped with a puff pastry lid & served with a crisp garden salad or seasonal vegetables and beer battered fries.
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Homemade Seafood Chowder Main $23.00
- Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread
- Side Salad $6.00
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Venison $22
- Fiordland venison Tartare, dried olives, tomato gel, spring pickles, quail egg, lattice potato crisps.
- Sautéed wild mushrooms, calavo nero, truffle oil $9
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Tasting Plate $48
- Chef's selection from our menu for two to share.
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Scallops $25
- Seared Coromandel scallops, artichoke, grapefruit, macadamia nut crumb, sorrel.
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Quail $29
- Pancetta wrapped leg and roasted breast of Canter Valley Quail, fennel puree, pickled grapes, dukkah, pommegranite hollandaise.
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Crayfish $32
- Fiordland crayfish risotto, saffron bisque,wild mushrooms, tarragon pesto.
- Olives, goats cheese, and crostini. $12
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Vegetarian $36
- Cabbage leaf wrap of pearl barley, wild mushrooms, manchego rissotto, smoked tomato coulis
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Vegetarian Nachos
- Nachos served with fried chili beans, guacamole, homemade chunky salsa, sour cream & jalapeños
- Prawns (4) $6.00
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Tempura Prawns $14 for 6 / $24 for 12
- Crispy fried prawn tails with an Asian salad, bean sprouts & spring onion accompanied by crispy noodles
- For 1 shank $21.00
- 6 for $8.00
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Homemade Chocolate Brownie $12.00
- Decadent chocolate brownie served with ice cream
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Venison $32.00
- A South Island raised venison medallion, pulled venison & rosemary croquette accompanied with potato gratin, blue cheese & pear salad completed with red wine jus
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Ratatouille Pasta $20.00
- A rich winter vegetable ratatouille bound with penne pasta & finished with fresh basil pesto & parmesan cheese
- Grilled silver fern reserve beef fillet, macaroni cheese, italian truffle paste, green beans & wine merchants sauce $43
- Roasted chermoula spiced lamb rump, hummus, eggplant fritter & 'sweet & sour' $37
- grilled field mushrooms with rosemary & garlic $7
- Roasted fare game venison loin, sauteed kale & mustard, parmesan beignets, black garlic $39
- Set cheesecake, raspberry & rose compote, hazelnut crumble, turkish delight $15.5
- Ciabatta with two chefs smoked butter $6.5
- Chocolate, whiskey & salted caramel truffles $9
- salad of zucchini, rocket, pea, mint & pecorino with squeaky hinge olive oil $12
The Penguins Nest Cafe
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Esplanade (or Marine Parade), Harbour Tourist Park, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
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