Salinity Restaurant & Bar is shaped by its position beside the marina, where the view stretches across Tauranga Harbour towards Mount Maunganui. The waterfront outlook works for anything from a relaxed morning meal to drinks and dinner after work. A private dining room accommodates up to 14 guests with the same harbour perspective, while the much larger bar gives groups another way to settle in without losing the sense of being beside the water.

Brunch is served every day and ranges from straightforward eggs on sourdough to brioche French toast with mascarpone and fruit. Crushed avocado is built up with beetroot hummus, citrus feta, spinach and a poached egg, while the hot Benedict sits on a house-made potato cake with sriracha hollandaise. A vegetarian bowl and the full breakfast broaden the choice, with bacon, venison sausage, mushrooms, tomato and avocado available across the more substantial plates and sides.

The tapas menu is where Salinity's coastal setting most clearly meets its cross-cultural cooking. Ceviche with coconut cream sits near Thai fish cakes, smoked kahawai pâté and oysters, while pork belly bao, lamb soft tacos and green-lipped mussels in laksa broth lean towards sharing. Seared scallops are paired with pea purée, pineapple and venison sausage, and sesame-crusted tuna tataki brings wakame, daikon, ponzu and wasabi cream to the table.

Main courses retain that wide frame, moving from fish and seafood linguine to chicken stuffed with wild mushroom mousse, crisp pork belly, beef cheek, lamb rump and eye fillet. A tofu-led soul bowl supplies a vegetable-rich alternative with edamame, lentils, bok choy and peanut sauce. Dessert can be as clean as sorbet or as rich as date pudding, tiramisu, crème brûlée or chocolate brownie, giving both brunch and dinner a considered finish.

Address: 101 Te Awanui Drive, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

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Salinity Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Brunch

We are open for brunch 7 days a week from 9am, private room available for business brunches. Everyday from 9am – 12pm.

EGGS (ANY STYLE)

$14

on sourdough, roasted tomato + add layered potato cake $4 / + add grilled tomato $4 / + avocado $4 / + mushrooms $5 / + hand cut bacon $5 / + venison sausage $5

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

$20

mascarpone, fresh fruit, maple + add bacon $5

CRUSHED AVOCADO

$22

beetroot hummus, sourdough, citrus feta, baby spinach, poached egg

THE CLASSIC

$22

creamy mushroom on sourdough, poached egg, parmesan

VEGGIE BOWL

$22

layered potato, spinach, mushroom, grilled tomato, avocado, citrus feta + add egg $4

SPICED & SCRAMBLED

$23

venison sausage, chilli, toasted sourdough, crumbled feta + add avocado $4

HOT BENNY

$25

home made potato cake, sriracha hollandaise, poached eggs. choice of hand cut bacon or field mushroom or cured salmon

FULL BREAKFAST

$28

any style eggs, sourdough, hand cut bacon, venison sausage, mushroom, tomato, avocado

Eggs on sourdough

$10

any style (add layered potato cake $3), (add grilled tomato $3), (add portobello mushroom $3), (add avocado $3), (add hand cut bacon $3), (add smoked venison sausage $4)

House made granola

$9.50

fresh fruit, passionfruit coulis, yoghurt curd

Hotcakes

$19

green tea infused hotcake, hanged yoghurt, hazelnut praline, fresh seasonal fruit, honey

The classic

$19

creamy portobello mushroom on sour dough w/ truffle oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan and poached egg

Crushed avocado

$19

citrus whipped feta on sourdough w/ pistachio dukkah, poached egg and arugula

Breakfast burrito

$19.50

pulled brisket, lettuce, avocado, pickled onion, crushed eggs, corn and black bean salsa, sour cream

Poke bowl

$20

salmon sashimi, edamame, brown rice, Asian slaw seaweed, honey ponzu and sesame

Soba salad

$21

buckwheat noodle w/ crunchy red cabbage, spring onion, carrots, pickled cauliflower, marinated tofu, house made teriyaki dressed, sesame

Hot benny

$22

house made layered potato cake, sriracha hollandaise, poached eggs, baby spinach, choice of – hand cut bacon or portobello mushroom or cured salmon

Full breakfast

$25

any style eggs, sourdough, hand cut bacon, smoked venison sausage, portobello mushroom, potato cake, grilled tomato, avocado

Kids Brunch

KIDS FRENCH TOAST

$14

bacon, banana

KIDS BACON & EGGS

$12

with grilled ciabatta

KIDS BENEDICT

$18

choice of bacon, mushroom or cured salmon

Tapas

Bread platter

$15

dukkah, roast eggplant hummus, olive oil

Cherry tomato and balsamic bruschetta

$15

(V)

Fresh oysters, battered oysters

$18

(6)

Salinity chicken nibbles

$19

BBQ and chimmichurri

Ceviche

$21

coconut, coriander, lemon

Thai fish cakes

$22

Coconut prawns

$22

avo puree, coriander pesto

Tuna tataki

$24

black sesame, ponzu, candied peanuts

GARLIC BREAD

$14

confit garlic, bone marrow butter, toasted ciabatta

BRUSCHETTA

$19

cocktail tomato, basil, balsamic

BREAD PLATTER

$20

beetroot hummus, bone marrow butter, balsamic, extra virgin olive

CEVICHE

$22

lemon, coriander, bell pepper, coconut cream

THAI FISH CAKES

$22

chilli caramel

BRAISED LAMB SOFT TACOS

$22

chimichurri, coriander

SMOKED KAHAWAI PATE

$23

pickled beetroot, crusty ciabatta

BUDDHA SALAD

$24

crispy leaf, spiced lentils, cocktail tomato, satay tofu, avocado, beetroot hummus

OYSTERS HALF DOZEN

$24

natural, battered or Kilpatrick

PORK BELLY BAO

$24

crispy slaw, hoisin glaze

CRISPY SQUID

$26

peppercorn, crispy leaf, black garlic aioli

GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS

$27

laksa curry broth, pickled mustard, cilantro, crispy noodles

SPICED KING PRAWNS

$28

pineapple salsa, lemon

CURED SALMON

$28

beetroot mousse, wakame, spice lentils

SMOKED DUCK

$28

asian slaw, pickled beetroot, mandarin gel, pistachio

SEARED SCALLOPS

$28

pea puree, pineapple salsa, venison sausage

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA TATAKI

$29

edamame, wakame and daikon salad, ponzu, wasabi cream

Garlic Bread

$19

confit garlic, bone marrow butter and toasted ciabatta

Salinity Chicken Bites

$25

gochujang and honey glaze

Ceviche

$29

lemon, coriander, bell pepper, coconut cream GF DF

Thai Fish Cake

$29

pickled veggies, chilli caramel

Pork Belly Bao Buns

$30

crispy slaw, pickled ginger DF

Seared Scallops

$32

spiced carrots purée, coconut cream, fresh herbs GF

Mains

SOUL BOWL

$30

broccoli, edamame, roasted butternut, spiced lentils, charred bok choy, braised cabbage, mild peanut sauce, crispy tofu

FISH OF THE DAY

Price: P.O.A

FREE RANGE CHICKEN

$32

stuffed with wild mushroom mousse, pea puree, cauliflower rice

CRISPY SKIN PORK BELLY

$32

charred bok choy, grilled peach, crispy garlic, chili caramel

LINGUINI

$32

scallops, prawns, capers, garlic, chili, cherry tomato, parmesan

FISH & CHIPS

$30

salad, tartare, lemon

TWICE COOKED BEEF CHEEK

$36

layered potato cake, braised cabbage, confit onion, red wine jus

LAMB RUMP

$36

butternut squash, spiced lentils, baby spinach, beetroot mousse, minted jus

EYE FILLET

$39

roasted mushroom puree, tomato kasundi, red cabbage marmalade, bone marrow butter

SURF N’ TURF

$54

roasted mushroom puree, tomato kasundi, red cabbage marmalade, baby carrots, King Prawns (2), bone marrow butter, béarnaise

Fried gnocchi, charred brocolini, peas, crushed green peppercorns, cherry tomatoes, shaved fennel, parmesan

$28

(V)

Free range chicken, stuffed with wild mushroom mousse, spiced carrot puree, almonds

$28

Crispy skinned pork belly, chili caramel, grilled peach

$29

Lamb rump, fried gnocchi, toasted hazelnuts, edamame, citrus feta

$30

Fresh spaghetti, paua, tarragon, lemon zest, white wine, truffle oil, cream

$30

Eye fillet, roast mushroom puree, cherry tomato kasundi

$32

Fish & Chips

$36

salad, tartare, lemon GFO

Crispy Skinned Pork Belly

$36

charred bok choy, grilled peach, crispy garlic, chilli caramel GF

Eye Fillet

200g $48

mushroom purée, compound butter, cherry tomato kasundi, jus GF

Fish of the day

Please see specials board/server Price: POA

Sides

Fries

Duck fat potatoes

Crushed new potatoes

Green salad

Seasonal vegetables

FRIES

DUCK FAT POTATOES

GREEN SALAD

CHARRED BOK CHOY

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

Desserts

Sorbet selection

$16

meringue and candied peanuts (DF) (GF)

Poached rhubard pana cota

$17

with summer fruits

Tiramisu

$18

Affogato

$19

choice of kahlua, baileys or frangelico

Cheeseboard

$30

Sorbet selection, meringue and candied peanuts

$16

(DF) (GF)

Coconut and baked pineapple mousse, fresh berries, mint, passionfruit, dried orange

$16

(V)

Poached rhubard pana cota, with summer fruits

$17

Hazelnut and chocolate brownie, berry compote, biscotti, vanilla bean ice-cream

$16

(GF)

Affogato, choice of kahlua, baileys or frangelico

$19

HAZELNUT & CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

$17

berry coulis, vanilla bean ice cream

TIRAMISU

$18

home made classic

SORBET SELECTION

$16

candied peanuts

VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE

$17

biscotti, berry sauce

DATE PUDDING

$17

vanilla bean ice cream, butterscotch sauce

AFFOGATO

$18

choice of kahlua, baileys or frangelico

CHEESE BOARD

$30

Hazelnut & Chocolate Brownie

$19

berry compote, vanilla bean ice cream GF

Tiramisu

$18

Brunch sides

Layered potato cake

Grilled tomato

Portobello mushroom

Avocado

Hand cut bacon

Smoked venison sausage

Salinity Tower

Tuna tataki, coconut prawns, beetroot cured salmon, ceviche, kahawai pate, breads, roasted eggplant hummus

$99

Brunch (available everyday 9am-1pm)

Eggs on sourdough – any style

$10

add layered potato cake $3, add grilled tomato $3, add portobello mushroom $3, add avocado $3, add hand cut bacon $3, add smoked venison sausage $4

House made granola – fresh fruit, passionfruit coulis, yoghurt curd

$9.50

Hotcakes – green tea infused hotcake, hanged yoghurt, hazelnut praline, fresh seasonal fruit, honey

$19

The classic – creamy portobello mushroom on sour dough w/ truffle oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan and poached egg

$19

Crushed avocado – citrus whipped feta on sourdough w/ pistachio dukkah, poached egg and arugula

$19

Breakfast burrito – pulled brisket, lettuce, avocado, pickled onion, crushed eggs, corn and black bean salsa, sour cream

$19.50

Poke bowl – salmon sashimi, edamame, brown rice, Asian slaw seaweed, honey ponzu and sesame

$20

Soba salad – buckwheat noodle w/ crunchy red cabbage, spring onion, carrots, pickled cauliflower, marinated tofu, house made teriyaki dressed, sesame

$21

Hot benny – house made layered potato cake, sriracha hollandaise, poached eggs, baby spinach, choice of – hand cut bacon or portobello mushroom or cured salmon

$22

Full breakfast – any style eggs, sourdough, hand cut bacon, smoked venison sausage, portobello mushroom, potato cake, grilled tomato, avocado

$25

Mellick Menu – Small Plates

Beer battered fries

(V) Add mushroom or pepper sauce – $3

Garlic bread

$10

(V) Add mozzarella – $2

Black bean nachos

$18

(V) Cheese, sour cream, guacamole, sweet chili

Classic beef nachos

$18

Cheese, sour cream, guacamole, sweet chili

Sliders (3)

$18

Served with coleslaw and your choice of filling: Beef & Chees, Fish & Tartare

Soft shell tacos (3)

$18

Served with salad and your choice of filling: Spicy prawn, Pulled pork, Black bean (V)

Caesar salad

$18

(V) Cos lettuce, croutons, eggs, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing. Add chicken & bacon for $6

Beef battered oysters

$18

½ doz, lime aioli

Chicken wings

$18

Marinated, spicy BBQ sauce, coleslaw

Pork ribs

$18

Secret rub, bourbon source, coleslaw

NZ green lipped mussels

$25

1kg, steamed, chili, lime, coriander, coconut, bread

Mellick Menu – Pizzas

Mushroom & Feta

$24

(V) Creamed spinach & farlic sauce, mushrooms, tomato, feta, sunflower seeds

Ham & Pineapple

$24

Ham, pineapple, red onion

Chicken & Bacon

$26

Marinated chicken, bacon, mushroom, red onion, peppers, plum sauce

Bacon & Prawn

$27

Bacon, spicy prawns, red onion, lemon zest, feta, chimichurri sauce

Fish & Prawn

$27

Market fresh fish, spicy prawns, red onion, fried capers, tatare sauce

Mellick meat lovers

$28

Steak, bacon, chicken, pulled pork, ham, red onion, BBQ sauce

Mellick Menu – Sharers + Platters

Southern wings

$25

1kg, spicy BBQ sauce, coleslaw

Ribs & wings platter

$49

1kg ribs, 1kg wings, coleslaw, spicy BBQ & ranch sauces

Barmans platter

$59

Beef & cheese sliders (3), fish sliders (3), jalapeno poppers, crumbed camembert, fried pickles, fries, plum sauce & chipotle mayo

Mellick Menu – Large Plates

Vegetable gnocchi

$25

(V) Fried potato gnocchi, seasonal greens, vine tomatoes, garlic & spinach cream

Fish & Chips

$27

Beer battered or pan fried, side salad, fries, tartare sauce

Mellick carbonara

$27

Chicken & bacon, traditional cream sauce

Chicken Parmigiana

$27

Crumbed breast, leg ham, napoli sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, side salad, fries

Ribs & Rump

$30

Rump steak, pork ribs, side salad, fries, aioli (Choice of 3 sauces)

Pork ribs

$30

1kg, bourbon sauce, coleslaw, fries, aioli

Fish of the day

Please see specials board/server Price: POA

Pork belly

$32

Apple braised pork belly, seasonal stir fry, smashed potato

300GM sirloin

$32

With salad & fries or seasonal vege & herbed potatoes (Choice of 3 sauces)

Mellick Menu – Gourmet Burgers

Green finger

$24

(V) Vege pattie, field mushroom, fried pickles, beetroot, smoked cheese, greens, sriracha mayo

Americana

$25

180gm steak mince pattie, bacon, fried pickles, jalapenos, smoked cheese, greens, mustard mayo

MC Surf

$25

Battered fish, fried pickle, coleslaw, pickles onion, tartare sauce

Texan chicken

$24

Vege pattie, field mushroom, fried pickles, beetroot, smoked cheese, greens, sriracha mayo

Kids Dinner

KIDS FISH

$16

with chips or salad

KIDS CHICKEN BITES

$15

with chips or salad

KIDS PASTA

$18

bacon, parmesan

Bar

WARM SPICY NUTS

MARINATED OLIVES

FRIES

aioli

FRIED LAMB DUMPLINGS

$18

chili soy dip (6)

SALINITY CHICKEN BITES

$18

gochujang & honey glaze

STEAMED PAUA & PRAWN DUMPLINGS

$36

chili oil (6)

Breakfast Sides

LAYERED POTATO CAKE

GRILLED TOMATO

AVOCADO

MUSHROOMS

HAND CUT BACON

VENISON SAUSAGE

Pizzas

Mushroom & Feta

$24

Creamed spinach & farlic sauce, mushrooms, tomato, feta, sunflower seeds

Ham & Pineapple

$24

Ham, pineapple, red onion

Chicken & Bacon

$26

Marinated chicken, bacon, mushroom, red onion, peppers, plum sauce

Smoothies

dairy free option

Red berry, banana, passionfruit, mixed fruit

Brunch Specials

9am – 12pm

Mimosas

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Fish and chips Typical in Tauranga: $27.00 $27.00
Garlic bread Typical in Tauranga: $12.00 $10.00
Tiramisu Typical in Tauranga: $17.00 $18.00