Acropolis Cafe Bar & Grill brings Greek dining to the waterfront at Port Nikau Marina. Its home in the Tide Gauge building gives the restaurant a distinctive setting, with water views and alfresco tables adding to the appeal of a leisurely lunch or dinner. Guests can reserve ahead, and the combination of table service and a full bar makes the venue as suitable for a group meal as it is for a casual plate by the marina.

Souvlaki offers two ways into the menu. It can be eaten in the compact form of a pita wrap or ordered deconstructed, with marinated chicken accompanied by fries, salad, pita and house-made tzatziki. The plated version lays out the components separately and suits diners who prefer to assemble each bite, while the wrapped version keeps the same Greek flavours in a more informal format.

For a larger appetite, mixed grills bring several grilled meats together with chips, salad, pita and traditional accompaniments, and are designed with sharing in mind. Seafood adds another side to the kitchen through chargrilled octopus, prawn saganaki and squid. A starter such as melitzanosalata, the traditional eggplant dip, can shift the meal toward a mezze-style spread before the grills arrive.

Cocktails and the wider bar selection give the savoury dishes a natural drinks pairing, while house-made desserts provide an alternative to ending immediately after the grill. Acropolis works best when its different strengths are combined: dips and seafood to begin, souvlaki or a mixed grill at the centre, then a drink or dessert at the waterfront. That progression captures the relaxed, share-friendly character of its Greek menu.

Address: Tide Gauge Building, Port Nikau Marina, 325 Port Road, Port Whangārei, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand

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Acropolis Cafe Bar & Grill Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Mezedes (Starters)

Begin your culinary journey with our exquisite Mezedes (Starters).

Pikilia – Assorted Dips

$35

A combination of: Tzatziki, Greek Yoghurt and Garlic Dip; Taramosalata, Red Caviar Dip; Tyrokafteri, Spicy Feta Cheese Dip. Served with Greek Olives and Pita Bread

Saganaki Cheese

$19

Fried Greek Kefalograviera Cheese (Sheep and Goat dairy) (V)

Phyllo Pies

$20

Tradtional mini triangle cheese pies fried and drizzled with honey and sesame seeds (V)

Calamari

$22

Crispy Squid rings served with Acropolis sauce (DF)

Prawn Saganaki

$23

Prawns cooked in Tomato based sauce with melted Feta and Herbs (GF)

Grilled Octopus

$23

Succulent Grilled Octopus tentacles (GF,DF)

Ntolmadakia

$18

Traditional Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs – served cold with lemon wedge (GF,DF,V,VE)

Keftedakia

$22

Mini Traditional Beef Meatballs, served with Pita Bread, Greek Yoghurt and Tomato Jam

Heart of the Menu

Delight in our range of authentic Greek main courses that promise to satisfy your cravings.

Greek Salad

$26

Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Olives, Capers and Capsicum, topped with Feta Cheese, Oregano and Greek EVOO. (GF,V)

Haloumi Salad

$27

Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Mediterranean Vegetables, Fresh Rocket leaves, Tomato, Onion, Toasted Pinenuts, tossed in a Pomegranate dressing. (GF,V)

Paidakia

$45

Grilled Lamb Chops served with Pita Bread, Tomatoes, Onion, Tzatziki and Greek Style Fries.

Chicken Souvlaki Wrap

Wrap $25 / Deconstructed $34

Chicken Skewers served with Pita Bread, Green Salad, Tomatoes, Acropolis sauce and Greek Style Fries.

Kebab Souvlaki Wrap

Wrap $26 / Deconstructed $36

Lamb, Pork or Chicken Kebabs with Pita Bread, Tomatoes, Onion, mildly spicy Red Sauce, Greek Yoghurt and Greek style Fries.

Acropolis Mixed Grill

2 People $82 / 4 People $164

A selection of Lamb Chops, Chicken Skewers, and Lamb Kebabs with Red Sauce, Greek Yoghurt, Tomato, Onion, Tzatziki and Acropolis Sauces, Pita bread and Greek style Fries.

Sweet Indulgences

Complete your dining experience with our delightful desserts.

Baklava

$17

Crispy Phyllo Pastry with Walnuts, soaked in Honey Syrup, served with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and Pistachio.

Loukoumades

$16

Greek Fried Honey Dumplings – Choose your Topping! Vanilla Ice Cream, Honey, Cinnamon, Almonds, icing sugar OR Salted Caramel Ice Cream, White Chocolate and Pistachio.

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