The Boardwalk is an Ahuriri beach bar and bistro whose outlook across Perfume Point is woven into the experience. The Hardinge Road venue opens seven days and spreads service across the restaurant, bar, an enclosed wooden deck and outdoor patios. That variety lets diners choose between a sheltered meal and a table closer to the water when conditions cooperate. It works as a neighbourhood local as much as a scenic stop, with enough space and menu range to support coffee, a casual drink, a full dinner or a gathering.
The opening food encourages a table to share. Garlic bread and a pull-apart loaf provide simple ways to begin, while creamy seafood chowder and prawn cocktail establish the coastal emphasis. Individual share bowls move through battered fish, Korean fried chicken, sticky pork belly, squid, prawns, jerk-spiced wings and macaroni-cheese croquettes. Ordering several brings crisp coatings, rich meat, seafood and sharper sauces into the same round. It is a useful format beside the bar, but substantial enough to become the first stage of a longer bistro meal.
The all-day menu keeps seafood prominent without making it the only reason to visit. Fish burgers, mussels, fish and chips, seafood lasagne, paella, catch of the day and a large platter cover several cooking styles, from battered to pan-seared and baked. Beef, chicken and pork appear in burgers, salads and mains, while a long-braised beef cheek offers a slower, deeper option. Sirloin, Scotch fillet and surf and turf complete the steak side, allowing one table to mix casual sandwiches with full restaurant plates.
Beer, Hawke's Bay wine, coffee and a wider beverage list support visits at different times of day. Reservations are recommended, though a waiting area lets walk-in guests take in the seaside view when tables are full. Large groups can use set menus from twenty people, and functions can extend to forty, giving the venue a practical occasion role beyond everyday dining. The Boardwalk's strength lies in this combination of flexibility and place: broad bistro food, a complete bar and several ways to sit beside the Ahuriri waterfront.
Address: 8 Hardinge Road, Ahuriri, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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Boardwalk Restaurant Menu
Breakfast
Available until 3pm daily.
Eggs on Toast
2 free range eggs / toast / butter (poached / fried / scrambled). Add hashbrown $3; add bacon $8
Pan Cakes
pan cakes / berry compote / whipped cream / maple syrup. Add bacon $8
Omelette
3 free range eggs / onion / mushrooms / tomato / cheese / spinach / cream / garden mix salad house vinaigrette. gfo. Add hashbrown $3; add 2 x toast $4; add fries $6; add bacon $8
Loaded Breakfast Bowl
hash bites / melted cheese / sausage crumble / chopped bacon / spinach / eggs / hollandaise
Avocado Smash
muffin / avocado / tomato / crumbled feta / poached egg / olive oil. gfo. Add hashbrown $3; add bacon $8
Hash Eggs Benedict
over GF hashbrowns / hashbrowns / poached eggs / creamed spinach / hollandaise
Sweetcorn Waffle 'n' Chicken
sweetcorn waffle / fried chicken / hot honey / pickled onion / lime crema. Add bacon $8
Lambs Fry & Bacon
lambs fry / rustic mash / bacon / gravy / toast
Shakshuka
saucy skillet with eggs. mediterranean vegetables / chorizo / pomodoro tomato sauce / cheese / eggs / toast. vegetarian option available
Smoked Fish Fryup
smoked market fish / potato / bacon / poached egg / spinach / onion / capers / herbs / lemon dill hollandaise
Mushroom & Bacon Pan
creamy mushrooms / bacon / rustic mash / eggs / toast
Full Breakfast
bacon / sausage / tomato / hashbrown / mushrooms / eggs / toast
Bread Traps
Beer Battered Fish Burger
premium hoki loin / lettuce / tomato / tartare / fries. Add egg $3; add cheese $3
Smashed Cheese Burger
2 smashed patties / double cheese / lettuce / tomato / onion / burger sauce / fries. Add egg $3; bacon $8
Southern Chicken Burger
southern fried chicken thigh / double cheese / lettuce / tomato / pickles / cajun mayo / fries. Add bacon $8
Korean Pork Burger
2 smashed pork patties / double cheese / lettuce / slaw / gochujang glaze / kimchi mayo / fries. Add egg $3; bacon $8
Steak Sandwich
ciabatta / scotch fillet / lettuce / tomato / onion rings / cheese / mustard relish / fries. Add egg $3
A Place to Start
Garlic Bread
serves 1-2. turkish loaf / garlic butter. Add cheese $3
Baked Pull Apart Loaf
serves 2-3. garlic butter / hummus / basil pesto / olive oil & balsamic
Creamy Seafood Chowder
entrée size. mussels / shrimps / fish / scallops
Prawn Cocktail
prawn cutlets / lettuce / tomato / lemon / seafood sauce
Salads
Thai Squid Salad
crispy coated squid / lettuce / cucumber / tomato / onion / carrot / coriander / vermicelli / thai dressing. gfo
Pork Belly Salad
pork belly / lettuce / apple / slaw / fennel / maple apple dressing. gfo
Chicken Salad
grilled or southern fried. chicken thigh / parmesan cheese / bacon / salad mix / tomato / corn / red onion / buttermilk dressing
Steak Salad
sliced steak / bacon / lettuce / tomato / croutons / battered onion rings / shaved parmesan / mustard relish / aioli. Add egg $3
Bistro Meals
Pasta of the Day
check with the team for today’s selection Price: POA
Roasted Vegetable Stack
cauliflower / pumpkin / fried chickpea / eggplant / red onion / red pepper hummus / toasted almonds / honey / yoghurt. gfo
Vege Lasagne
layers of vegetable ragu / pomodoro tomato sauce / baby spinach / fresh lasagne sheets / bechamel sauce / cheese
Mussel Bowl
green lipped mussels / curry sauce / dipping bread. gfo
Nasi Goreng
pork belly or prawn. malay fried rice / onion / peas / chilli / fried egg / fried shallots. gfo
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
premium hoki loins / fries / slaw / tartare sauce / lemon. FOD upgrade $9; add eggs $3 each
Creamy Seafood Chowder
bistro meal size. mussels / shrimps / fish / scallops
Seafood Lasagne
chefs selected seafoods / fresh lasagne sheets / béchamel sauce / cheese. Add garden salad or vegetables $6
Mexican Chicken
citrus spiced chicken breast / mexican fried rice / sweetcorn ribs / coriander & lime yoghurt. gfo
Seafood Paella
tomato & saffron infused rice / mussels / clams / squid / prawns
Tonkatsu Curry
crumbed pork cutlet / japanese curry / asian slaw / rice
Seafood Haul
premium hoki loin / mussels / prawn cutlets / squid / fries / slaw / tartare sauce / lemon. FOD upgrade $9
Catch of the Day
check with the team for today’s creation. gfo
Beef Cheek
beef cheek / braised 6 hours in red wine with root vegetables / rustic mash / braising sauce
Extras & Sauces
Aioli
Garlic Butter
1 x Free Range Egg
2 x Free Range Eggs
6 x Battered Onion Rings
Basket of Fries
Bowl of Rustic Mash
Boardwalk Slaw
Charred Broccoli
Chefs Garden Salad
house vinaigrette
Sauce Boats
Red Wine Beef Jus
Creamy Pepper
Cheese Sauce
Blue Cheese
Mushroom
Creamy Garlic
Steaks
Sirloin Steak
250g sirloin / fries / garden salad house vinaigrette. Add egg $3 or 2 for $6
Scotch Fillet Steak
250g scotch fillet / fries / garden salad house vinaigrette. Add egg $3 or 2 for $6
Chef's Kiwi Works
250g sirloin / bacon / battered onion rings / eggs / fries / pepper sauce. Upgrade to scotch fillet $5
Surf N Turf
250g sirloin / prawns / crushed potato / charred broccoli / creamy garlic sauce. Upgrade to scotch fillet $5
Share Bowls
$22 each (order any 4 for $80)
Beer Battered Fish Bites
tartare
Korean Fried Chicken
gochujang sauce
Sticky Pork Belly Bites
maple apple glaze. gfo
Crispy Squid
sweet thai chilli. gfo
Crispy Fried Prawns
mango habanero glaze
Jerk Chicken Wings
coconut ranch
Mac N Cheese Croquettes
hot honey
Share Snacks
Bowl of Fries
serves 1-2. fries / aioli
Kumara Fries
seasoned kumara fries / chipotle lime sour cream
Wedges
serves 1-2. Seasoned sweet thai chilli / sour cream / spring onions; Cheese & bacon sweet thai chilli / sour cream / spring onions
Korean Loaded Fries
serves 1-2. house fries / gochujang chicken / kimchi / melted cheese / kimchi mayo / spring onions
Chicken Nachos
serves 1-2. corn chips / pulled chicken / salsa / cheese sauce / sour cream / fried shallots. gfo
Jerk Chicken Wings Bowl
serves 2-3. jamaican jerk chicken wings / coconut ranch / lime
Cheese Board
serves 2-3. aged cheddar / camembert / blue cheese / cold meats / crackers / relish
Hot Snack Plate
crumbed prawns / salt & pepper squid / cheesy jalapeño poppers / bacon mac n cheese bites / mini spring rolls / crumbed fish bites / samosas / corn nuggets / fries / sauces
Seafood Platter
serves 2-4. battered FOD / steamed mussels / prawn cutlets / crispy squid / popcorn shrimp / fries / sauces
Kids Menu – Main Meals
10 Years & Under
Choc Chip Hot Cakes
breakfast only. 2 hot cakes, chocolate chips, maple syrup & cream
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
6 x nuggets & chips
Mac & Cheese
Pasta & cheese sauce
Fish & Chips
Single piece battered fish & chips
Cheese Burger & Chips
Beef patty, cheese, tomato sauce & chips
Kids Menu – Dessert
10 Years & Under
Kids Ice Cream Cone
Kids Mini Sundae
Desserts
Berry Chocolate Brownie
chocolate brownie / berry compote / whipped cream / vanilla ice cream. gfo
Classic Hot Apple Pie
shortcrust pastry / stewed apples / sultanas / cinnamon / whipped cream / vanilla ice cream
Cheesecake
waitstaff will advise todays flavour. cheesecake / whipped cream / vanilla ice cream
Churro Sundae
churros / vanilla ice cream / caramel sauce / dark chocolate / whipped cream
Sticky Date Pudding
sticky date pudding / caramel sauce / whipped cream / vanilla ice cream
Crème Brûlée
classic crème brulee / whipped cream / vanilla ice cream. gfo
Coffee
Regular | Large
Espresso
Long Black
Americano
Macchiato
Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green
Lemon
Soda
Coke / Coke Sugar Free
Lemonade / Diet Lemonade
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water
Other Drinks
Antipodes Sparkling Water 500ml
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Bundaberg Diet Ginger Beer
Bundaberg Dekopon Mandarin
Traditional Cocktails
Long Island Ice Tea
Piña Colada
Espresso Martini
Bloody Mary
Tap Beer
Export Gold
4%
Export Ultra
low carb. 4.2%
Export 33
4.6%
Tui
4%
Bottle Beer
Heineken 0.0
0%
Mac's Freeride
0%
Corona Cero
0%
Bubbles
200ml Bottle | 750ml Bottle
Lindauer Brut
Lindauer Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Lindauer Pinot Gris
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Against typical prices in Napier
- Fish and chips Typical in Napier: $30.00 $30.00
- Garlic bread Typical in Napier: $14.00 $15.00
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Napier: $16.25 $18.00
- Long black Typical in Napier: $5.00 $5.00
- Big breakfast Typical in Napier: $29.00 $33.00
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