Atticus Finch has spent more than a decade giving Rotorua's Eat Streat a dining room with its own identity. The atmosphere is described as speakeasy meeting metropolitan bistro, but it remains built around conversation and sharing rather than formality. Its position beneath the precinct's covered walkway takes advantage of geothermally heated paving, with a retractable awning helping the restaurant use the streetside setting through changing weather. Inside and out, it is arranged as a place to linger over plates and drinks.
Dinner unfolds as a series of dishes for the table, sent out when each one is ready. Small plates range from edamame with ginger, chilli and soy to mozzarella risotto balls with blue cheese cream and ginger-sesame fried chicken. Fried halloumi comes with parsnip, bulgur and walnuts, prawns pick up Kewpie mayonnaise and peanut-sesame rayu, and cauliflower bhaji fritters are paired with coconut yoghurt and mango chutney. Vegan meatballs and lentil-stuffed portobello mushrooms give plant-based diners genuine room to share across the menu.
The larger dishes keep that broad flavour vocabulary intact. Spiced lamb rump is served with a braise of lamb, leeks and silverbeet, pulled pork is folded into roti with fennel jam and palm-sugar dressing, and Angus sirloin arrives with mushroom salad and a red-wine jus. Chicken thali gathers korma, biryani, pakora, raita and chutney on one plate, while fish curry and roasted carrots with aubergine cover seafood and vegan directions. At lunch, the format changes to Turkish-bread sandwiches, tacos, burgers, roti and cafe-style plates.
The bar follows the kitchen's made-from-scratch approach. Cocktails use fresh fruit, herbs and house syrups, with combinations such as matcha and whisky, rhubarb and rosemary, lemongrass and chilli, or lychee and elderflower. Local craft beer and wine by the glass sit alongside them, and several cocktails can be adapted without alcohol. Clear gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan markers help mixed groups order, while the share format makes the restaurant particularly natural for celebrations, work dinners and long catch-ups.
Address: 1106 Tutanekai Street, Eat Streat, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Atticus Finch Menu
Dinner – Small Share Plates
Evening Dining 5pm until late. A selection of dishes that allows a series of tastes to be passed around and enjoyed together. Our dishes come to you the moment they are ready but not necessarily together. Our evening menu is designed to share. GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan. If you have a food allergy please tell your wait person as not all ingredients are listed. Gluten free items are not prepared in an entirely gluten free environment, some cross contamination may occur.
Edamame Beans
Ginger . Garlic . Chilli . Soy Glaze (GF,DF,VG,NF)
Olives
Citrus . Garlic (GF,VG,NF)
Hummus
Toasted Pita Bread . Feta . Pomegranate (V,NF)
Crispy Mozzarella Risotto Balls
Blue Cheese Creme (4pce) (V,NF)
Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken
Lime & Chilli Mayo (5pce) (GF,DF,NF)
Vegan Meatballs
Brown Rice . Tofu . Assorted Mushrooms . Sweet Chilli & Five Spice Sauce . Fried Basil (VG,DF,NF)
Fried Haloumi
Roast Parsnip, Bulgur Wheat & Rocket Salad . Toasted Walnuts . Fig & Orange Cider Dressing (V)
Buttered Lemon – Garlic & Parsley Prawns
Kewpie Mayo . Pickled Cucumber . Baby Spinach . Peanut & Sesame Rayu (6pce)(GF)
Cauliflower & Spinach Bhaji Fritters
Coconut Yoghurt . Mango Chutney. Fried Curry Leaves (4pce) (GF,VG,DF,NF)
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
Pumpkin Puree . Beetroot Chips (GF,DF,NF)
Pork Dumplings
Toasted Sesame Seeds . Chilli Threads . Cucumber . Spicy Soy Sauce (6pce) (DF,NF)
Portobello Mushrooms
Persian Lentils Stuffing . Plant Parmesan & Parsley Crumble . Basil Oil (4pce) (GF,DF,VG,NF)
Dinner – Sides
Rocket & Shaved Parmesan Salad
Candied Walnuts . Vinaigrette (V,GF)
Gourmet Mac n Cheese
Parmesan & Parsley Crumble (V,NF)
Steamed Broccolini
Lemon & Fennel Oil (GF,VG,NF)
Fries
Aioli (GF,DF,V,NF)
Rosemary Polenta Chips
Smoky Tomato Chutney . Vegan Aioli (GF,DF,VG,NF)
Dinner – Large Share Plates
Spiced Lamb Rump
Braised Lamb, Leeks & Silverbeet Stew . White Bean & Roasted Garlic Puree . Green Olive Gremolata (GF,DF,NF)
Pulled Pork Roti
Fennel Jam . Cabbage Slaw . Palm Sugar Dressing . Sriracha Mayo (DF,NF)
Chargrilled Angus Sirloin
Rocket, Parmesan & Mushroom Salad . Jacket Potatoes . Bacon & Sour Cream . Red Wine Jus (GF,NF)
Chicken Thali
Roti . Chicken Korma Curry . Chicken Biryani . Raita . Chicken Pakora . Mint Chutney . Poppadums
Samke Hara Fish Curry
Lemon Rice . Banadurah Harrah Sauce . Slaw . Toasted Pine Nuts . Fried Soba Noodles (GF,DF)
Harissa Roasted Carrots & Aubergine
Baby Spinach . Cashew Creme . Grapes . Sumac Candied Walnuts . Chimichurri Dressing (GF,VG)
Beetroot & Black Bean Patties
Moroccan Cauliflower & Dates Salad . Tahini Dressing . Dukkah . Beetroot Hummus (GF,DF,VG)
Dinner – Desserts
Pavlova
Raspberry Mousse . Whipped Cream . Rhubarb Compote . Raspberry Coulis . Caramelised White Chocolate Stick (GF,NF)
Coconut & Raspberry Tart
Chocolate Mousse . Passionfruit . Cashews . Whipped Coconut Cream . Coconut Snap (GF,DF,VG)
Olive Oil Ice-Cream
Filo . Hibiscus Poached Apricots . Strawberry Tuile . Halva & Pistachio Crumble
Umali
Bread Pudding . Toasted Nuts . Dried Rose Petals . Fig, Almond & Cranberry Biscotti (DF,VG)
Chocolate Opera Cake
Coffee Butter Cream . Chocolate Soil . Mocha Ice Cream . Chocolate Tuile
Affogato
(GF)
Affogato with Frangelico, Amaretto or Cointreau / Rose Rabbit Butterscotch Liqueur
With Frangelico, Amaretto or Cointreau / Rose Rabbit Butterscotch Liqueur
Lunch – Open Sandwiches on Grilled Turkish Bread
Lunch Menu 12-2.30pm. Lunch is café-style. GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan. If you have a food allergy please tell your wait person as not all ingredients are listed. Gluten free items are not prepared in an entirely gluten free environment, some cross contamination may occur. Served With Fries.
Angus Steak Sandwich
Bacon . Tomato Kasundi . Rocket . Tomato . Aioli (NF)
Portobello Mushrooms Sandwich
Rocket . Vegan Chipotle Mayo . Tomato olive & Cranberry Salsa (VG,NF)
Chicken Pakora
Asian Slaw . Mango Jam . Mint Chutney (NF)
Lunch – Tacos
Gluten Free Optional
Beetroot & Black Beans
Slaw . Beetroot Hummus . Corn Chips (DF,NF,VG)
Spiced Lamb Rump
Rocket Salad . Smoky Tomato Chutney . Corn Chips (DF,NF)
Steak
Rocket & Mushroom Salad . Red Wine Jus . Corn Chips (DF,NF)
Lunch – Burgers
Served With Fries.
Grilled Mushrooms & Haloumi
Rocket . Spiced Tomato Chutney (NF)
Crispy Fried Chicken Burger
Slaw . Kimchi Mayo . Jalapeno (NF)
American Beef Burger
House Made Angus Beef Pattie . Ketchup . Cheddar Cheese . Pickles . Lettuce . Mayo (NF)
American Beef Burger with Add Egg
Add Egg
American Beef Burger with Add Streaky Bacon
Add Streaky Bacon
Lunch – Roti
Roti . Pulled Pork
Asian Slaw . Fennel Jam . Sriracha Mayo (DF,NF)
Roti . Buttered Lemon & Garlic Prawns
Summer Slaw . Kimchi Mayo (NF)
Roti . Smashed Vegan Meatballs
Slaw . Vegan Aioli (DF,NF,VG)
Lunch – Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Pad Thai Noodles (NF)
Lunch – Sides
Fries
Aioli (GF,DF,V,NF)
Gourmet Mac n Cheese
Bacon . Parmesan & Parsley Crumble (NF)
Loaded Fries
Cheese . Bacon . Sweet Chilli Tomato Sauce . Sour Cream (GF)
Cheesy Garlic Bread
(V,NF)
Lunch – Lunch Dishes
Ginger Sesame Fried Chicken
Slaw . Lime Chilli Mayo (GF,DF,NF)
Spiced Lamb Rump
Braised Lamb, Leeks & Silverbeet Stew . White Bean & Roasted Garlic Puree . Green Olive Gremolata (GF,DF,NF)
Harissa Roasted Carrots & Aubergine
Baby Spinach . Cashew Creme . Grapes . Candied Walnuts . Chimichurri Dressing (GF,DF,VG)
Samke Hara Fish Curry
Lemon Rice . Banadurah Harrah Sauce . Slaw . Toasted Pine Nuts . Fried Soba Noodles (GF,DF)
Fried Haloumi
Roast Parsnip, Bulgur Wheat & Rocket Salad . Toasted Walnuts . Fig & Orange Cider Dressing (V)
Lunch – Desserts
Pavlova
Raspberry Mousse . Whipped Cream . Rhubarb & Raspberries . Caramelised White Chocolate Stick (GF,NF)
Coconut & Raspberry Tart
Chocolate Mousse . Passionfruit . Cashews . Whipped Cream . Coconut Snap (GF,VG)
Affogato
Affogato with Frangelico, Amaretto or Cointreau / Rose Rabbit Butterscotch Liquor
Add Frangelico, Amaretto or Cointreau. Add Rose Rabbit Butterscotch Liquor
Beer
Asahi Super Dry 5%
Tap Beer
Seasonal Beer
Tap Beer
Croucher Low Rider
Craft Beer (330ml)
Garage Project Beer Pale Lager
Craft Beer (330ml)
Sawmill Pilsner
Craft Beer (330ml)
Urbanaut SoCal Hazy Pale Ale *LOW CARB*
Craft Beer (330ml)
Garage Project Party & Bullshit
Craft Beer (440ml)
Cassels & Sons Milk Stout
Craft Beer (330ml)
Wine – Bubbles
150ml Glass / Bottle
Canti Prosecco
Alpha Domus Beatrix sparkling Rose'
Dunes & Greene Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
Taittinger Champagne
Wine – White Wine
150ml Glass / Bottle
Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc
Smith & Sheth Wairau Sauvignon Blanc
Rohe Rapaura Sauvignon Blanc
Summerhouse Pinot Gris
St Clair Reserve Pinot Gris
Native Bird Series Chardonnay
Kumeu Village Chardonnay
La Belle Angele Chardonnay
Wine – Red Wine
150ml Glass / Bottle
Summerhouse Central Otago Pinot Noir
Misha's Vineyard Cantata Pinot Noir
Mt. Beautiful Pinot Noir
Longbush Gisborne Merlot
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz
Bodegas Sottano Clasico Malbec
Te Kahu Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels
E. Guigal Cote du Rhone Rhouge France
Wine – Dessert Wines
60ml glass / 375ml Bottle
Sileni Łatę Harvest
Gonzales Bypass Pedro Ximenez
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