East Pier gives Ahuriri a relaxed beachfront brasserie where the dining room, bar and waterfront location all belong to the same hotel complex on Nelson Quay. The food is pitched broadly enough for a casual drink and a few plates, a full dinner or a gathering built around platters. That versatility suits its position by the water, where local diners and hotel guests can approach the restaurant in different ways.
Small plates move easily between familiar comfort and more playful seasoning. Seafood chowder and battered prawns represent the coast, while calamari comes with kimchi mayonnaise and chicken with a Korean-style glaze. Mushroom parfait, pork belly, lamb cigar and chicken dumplings add enough variety for a table to assemble its own tasting spread before deciding whether to continue with larger dishes.
The main section is deliberately wide-ranging. Tempura fish, ribs, burgers and bangers sit beside beef cheek, ramen, fillet steak and pan-fried fish, with beetroot salad providing a lighter direction. Lamb pie, porchetta and chicken risotto lean back toward hearty brasserie cooking, so mixed groups are not forced into a single cuisine or format when choosing dinner.
Sharing remains a strong option through pizzas and antipasto, seafood, mixed and vegetarian platters. Desserts then range from apple tarte tatin and spiced pear to Basque cheesecake, opera cake, sundae, affogato and cheese. With set-menu and function service also available, East Pier can shift from an informal waterfront meal to a larger celebration without losing the approachable character of its everyday restaurant.
Address: 50 Nelson Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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East Pier Beach Bar and Brasserie Menu
Breakfast
Available from 7am until 11.00am (effective November 2025). Gluten-free Bread available with any dish for a $4 surcharge.
Mixed Grain Toast
Preserves (V)
Big Breakfast
Mixed Grain Toast | Streaky Bacon | Tomato | Mushroom | Sausage | Hash Browns | Your Choice of Eggs
Smashed Chickpea
Garlic Toast | Poached Egg | Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt
Eggs Benedict
Toasted Ciabatta | Baby Spinach | Hollandaise | your choice of: Streaky Bacon, Vegetarian, Smoked salmon
Eggs (cooked your way)
Mixed Grain toast (V)
Breakfast Burger
Brioche Bun | Sausage Pattie | Crispy Bacon | Fried Egg | BBQ Sauce
Creamy Mushrooms
Toasted Ciabatta | Poached Egg | Bacon
Shakshuka
Poached Eggs | Toasted Ciabatta | Feta (V)
Bagel
Crispy Bacon | Fried Egg | Tomato | Lettuce | Aioli
Waffles
Maple Syrup | Vanilla Mascarpone | with either Caramelised Banana OR Berry Compote (V)
Savoury Beef Mince
Toasted Ciabatta | Poached Eggs | Aioli
Home made Granola
Yoghurt | Seasonal Fruit | Milk (V)
Kids Eggs on Toast
cooked your way
Kids Waffles
Banana OR Berry | Maple Syrup | Whipped Cream
Breakfast Extras
Salmon
Streaky Bacon
Cooked Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Baked Beans
Sausages
Hashbrowns (2)
Hollandaise
East Pier's Pizzas & Platter Options
Available from 11.00am until late (effective November 2025). Gluten Free Bases available for a $4 surcharge.
Antipasto Platter (for 2)
Assorted Cheeses | Olives & Feta | Salami | Smoked Chicken | Pickles | Quince Paste | Crackers | Fresh Fruit
Seafood Platter (for 3-4)
Battered Prawns | Battered Mussels | Crispy Calamari | Battered Fish Goujons | Fries
East Pier Platter (for 3-4)
BBQ Marinated Ribs | Korean Fried Chicken | Tempura Fish Bites | Pork Belly Bites | Asian Apple Slaw | Fries
Vegetarian Platter (for 3-4)
Halloumi Bites | Falafel | Battered Broccoli | Battered Mushrooms | Kumera Fries
Snack Platter (for 2)
Prawn Twisters | Crumbed Chicken Tenders | Broccoli Cheese Bites | Spring Rolls | Samosas | Onion Rings | Fries
Selection of Cheeses (for 1-2)
Quince Paste | Crackers | Fresh Fruit
Meatlovers
Danish Salami | Chorizo | Meatballs | BBQ Sauce
Margherita
Tomato | Mozzarella | Basil Pesto (V)
Chipotle Chicken
Red Onion | Sweetcorn | Chorizo | Lime Crema | Chipotle Mayo
Chilli Halloumi & Mushroom
Rocket | Chilli Flakes (V)
All Day Menu – Smaller Plates / Entree
Available from 11am until late (effective May 2025).
Selection of Fresh Breads
Assorted Dips
Garlic Pizza Bread
with Cheese & Parsley
Crispy Lemon Pepper Calamari
Parmesan | Kimchi Mayo (GFO)
Seafood Chowder
Mussel | Squid | White Fish | Shrimp | Toasted Fresh Bread
Battered Broccoli
Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce (GFO/DF/V/VE)
Korean Fried Chicken
Gochujang Sauce
Mushroom Parfait
Battered Mushroom | Pickled Onion | Toasted Ciabatta
Battered Prawns
Kimchi Mayo (DF)
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
Honey Siracha Dressing (GFO/DF)
Lamb Cigar
Pickled Onion | Mint & Coriander Yoghurt
Homemade Chicken Dumplings
Tomato Sesame Sauce | Chilli Oil | Coriander
Sweet Potato Fries
Kimchi Mayo (V)
Beer Battered Fries
Tomato Sauce | Aioli (V)
Seasoned Wedges
Bacon | Cheese | Sweet Chilli | Sour Cream
Crispy Haloumi Bites
Honey Siracha Sauce (GFO/V)
Jalapeno Cheese Bites
Bacon | Aioli
Falafel
Tahini Dressing (V)
All Day Menu – Larger Plates
Available from 11am until late (effective May 2025).
Fresh Fish Tempura Battered
Fries | Garden Salad | Tartare Sauce
Five-Spice BBQ Pork Ribs (6)
Asian Apple Slaw | Fries
Crispy Lemon Pepper Calamari
Green Salad | Parmesan | Kimchi Mayo (GFO)
Grilled Chicken Burger
Tomato Chutney | Pickled Cucumber | Crispy Bacon | Lettuce | Chipotle Mayo | Fries
Beef Burger
Lettuce | Sliced Cheese | Bacon Jam | Red Onion | Aioli | Fries
Braised Beef Cheek
Mashed Potatoes | Seasonal Vegetables | Roasted Onion | Jus (GFO)
Bangers & Mash
served in a Giant Yorkshire Pudding | Rich Onion Gravy | Peas
Warm Beetroot Salad
Cashew Sauce | Pickled Apple | Char-grilled Orange | Rocket | Candied Walnuts (GFO/V/VE/DF)
Grilled Chicken Salad
Honey Glazed Pumpkin | Charred Broccoli | Feta Labneh | Pickled Onion | Crushed Almonds (GFO)
Ramen Egg Noodle Soup
Crispy Pork Bites | Battered Mushroom | Boiled Egg | Bok Choy
Beef Spaghetti Bolognese
Parmesan
250g Angus Pure Scotch Fillet
Potato Gratin | Charred Broccoli | Onion Rings | Red Wine Jus OR Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce OR Garlic Butter
Pan-Fried Market Fish
Mashed Potato | Roasted Fennel | Tomato Broth
Braised Cabbage
Cannellini Bean Puree | Brown Butter Sauce | Pickled Cucumber | Hazelnut Crumb (V/GFO)
Homemade Braised Lamb Pie
Mashed Potato | Rich Gravy | Peas
Porchetta
Parsnip Puree | Honey Glazed Pumpkin | Crispy Polenta | Crispy Kale | Jus (GFO)
Seared Boneless Chicken Thigh
Tomato Risotto | Wilted Spinach | Creamy Peppercorn Sauce (GFO)
All Day Menu – Sides
Battered Onion Rings
Asian Apple Slaw
Garden Salad
Pickled Onion | Toasted Seeds
Creamy Mashed Potato
Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
All Day Menu – Kids
Kids Hotdogs & Nuggets
Fries | Salad
Kids Fish Bites
Fries | Salad
Kids Burger
Beef OR Chicken Patty | Cheese | Fries | Tomato Sauce
Kids Pizza
Bacon | Cheese
Kids Spaghetti
Bacon | Tomato Sauce | Cheese
All Day Menu – Desserts
Apple Tarte Tatin
Vanilla Bean Icecream | Pistachio | Almond Tuille
Spiced Pear
Vanilla Mascarpone | Almond Crumb | Chocolate Shard (GFO)
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Berry Coulis | Hazelnut Praline (GFO)
Opera Cake
Berry Sorbet | Chantilly Cream | Almond Crumb
Icecream Sundae
Chantilly Cream | Wafer | Chocolate or Berry or Caramel Sauce
Affogato
Espresso | Vanilla Ice cream | Biscotti | Choice of your Liquor
Selection of Cheeses
Quince Paste | Crackers | Fresh Fruit (for 1-2)
Tap Beer
HEINEKEN
GUINNESS
EXPORT 33
TIGER
MONTEITHS GOLD
Wine List – Bubbles
CHAMPAGNE MUMM GRAND CORDON
DEUTZ MARLBOROUGH CUVEE
JACOBS CREEK RESERVE PROSECCO
HENKELL TROCKEN SPARKLING
MIONETTO ITALIAN PROSECCO
Wine List – Sauvignon Blanc
FESTIVAL BLOCK
CHURCH ROAD MCDONALD HAWKE'S BAY
TRIPLEBANK AWATERE VALLEY
STONELEIGH LATITUDE
BROOKFIELDS HAWKES BAY
Wine List – Rose
CHURCH ROAD GWEN HAWKES BAY
TRIPLEBANK AWATERE ROSE
Wine List – Chardonnay
FESTIVAL BLOCK
CHURCH ROAD MCDONALD HAWKE'S BAY
BROOKFIELDS BERGMAN HAWKES BAY
GREASY FINGERS MARLBOROUGH
Wine List – Riesling
CAMSHORN RIESLING
Wine List – Pinot Gris
FESTIVAL BLOCK
CHURCH ROAD GWEN HAWKES BAY
BROOKFIELDS HAWKES BAY
STONELEIGH RAPAURA SERIES MARLBOROUGH
Wine List – Reds
THE LAST SHEPHERD HAWKES BAY SYRAH
CHURCH ROAD MCDONALD HAWKES BAY MERLOT
FESTIVAL BLOCK MERLOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON
BROOKFIELDS "THE PIER" MERLOT CABERNET
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