Flamingo Joe's occupies a harbourside spot at Queens Wharf, wrapping its bar-and-eatery format in a bright tropical theme. The water outlook gives the venue an immediate Wellington sense of place, while the interior adds a more playful escape from the working city around Waterloo Quay. Service runs from daytime into the evening across the latter part of the week, making the restaurant equally plausible for brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner rather than tying it to a single sitting.

Brunch begins with eggs, a bacon-and-egg butty and apricot oatmeal, while ful medames introduces a warmly spiced bean-based option. The smaller plates then open a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern thread: hummus, arancini, lamb, aubergine or salmon bruschetta, za'atar chicken and meatballs with labneh all suit sharing. Soups and bowls give another direction. This part of the menu is particularly well suited to a table that wants to graze over several flavours before deciding whether to continue to a larger dish.

The more substantial choices carry those seasonings into familiar formats. A lamb pita and harissa chicken sit beside a burger built with za'atar beef and halloumi. Diners can also move to steak, harissa roast chicken, lamb pappardelle or fish and chips. The combination feels accessible without being anonymous: pitas, pasta, grilled meat and a classic battered-fish plate all have recognisable shapes, while harissa, za'atar, labneh and halloumi give the menu its particular accent. It is a broad progression from lunch into dinner.

Dessert offers chocolate fondant, panna cotta and sticky date pudding, providing both rich and lighter finishes. Wine, beer and cocktails support the bar side of the business. Flamingo Joe's also has several event configurations, from the main restaurant and Green Bar to outdoor areas and a full-venue booking, with seated and cocktail-style arrangements available. That flexibility, combined with the harbour setting, lets the same venue handle a casual drink, a complete dinner or a larger gathering without losing its upbeat identity.

Address: 1/10 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Flamingo Joe's Bar & Eatery Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Lunch – Brunch

V – vegetarian / VO – vegetarian optional / VG – vegan / VGO – vegan optional / NGA – no gluten added / NGO – no gluten optional / DF – dairy free / DFO – dairy free optional. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten. Please speak to your server if you have any concerns. +2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless debit payments.

Eggs Your Way

$16

V/NGO | poached, scrambled or fried eggs, Turkish bread

House Granola

$17

V | stone fruit, almonds, yoghurt, honey

Eggs Benedict

$24

V | house-made pita, spinach, poached eggs, sumac hollandaise

Avocado Toast

$24 / ADD bacon + $8 / ADD hot-smoked salmon + $10 / ADD halloumi + $8

V/NGO | smashed avocado, poached eggs, labneh, dukkah, Turkish bread. ADD bacon +8 | hot-smoked salmon +10 | halloumi +8

Lunch – Mains

Slow-Cooked Lamb Pita

$18 / ADD fries + $6

NGO | hummus, tabbouleh, sumac onions, garlic yoghurt. SWAP lamb for halloumi. ADD fries +6

Harissa Chicken Bap

$18 / ADD fries + $6

NGO | pickled fennel, cucumber, soft bap. SWAP chicken for halloumi. ADD fries +6

Fish & Chips

$32

DF | beer-battered fish, fries, celeriac rémoulade, grilled lemon

Za’atar Beef Burger

$30

NGO | za’atar spiced beef patty, grilled halloumi, rocket, garlic toum, house pickles, brioche bun, spiced fries

Lunch – Snacks

Creamy Hummus

$17

VG | crispy chickpeas, sumac onions, pita chips

Pumpkin Arancini

$20

V | butternut pumpkin, sage, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon mayo

Pulled Lamb Bruschetta

$24

NGO | muhammara, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, candied walnuts, Turkish bread

Hot-Smoked Salmon Bruschetta

$24

NGO | pickled fennel, dill lemon ricotta, Turkish bread

Aubergine Bruschetta

$24

V/NGO | smoked aubergine purée, grilled aubergine, fresh mint, Turkish bread

Za'atar Chicken Bites

$23

NGA | orange & honey glazed fried chicken, za’atar spice, garlic toum

Popcorn Prawns

$24.50

preserved lemon, harissa sour cream

Spiced Fries

$13

VG | harissa mayo

Lunch – Salads

Freekeh Tabbouleh Bowl

$21

V/VGO | carrots, broccoli, crispy chickpeas, sumac onions, fresh herbs, za’atar labneh, tahini & orange dressing

Cannellini Bean Bowl

$22

V/VGO/NGA | roasted cauliflower, green peas, salad greens, pickled fennel, za’atar labneh, herbs, lemon

Mediterranean Salad

$18 / ADD halloumi + $8 / ADD hot-smoked salmon + $10 / ADD pulled lamb + $8 / ADD harissa grilled chicken + $8

V/VGO | lettuce, rocket, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red radish, olives, mint, parsley, feta, pomegranate, lemon-sumac dressing. ADD halloumi +8 | hot-smoked salmon +10 | pulled lamb +8 | harissa grilled chicken +8

Lunch – Dessert

Fondant Au Chocolat

$16

V | crème anglaise, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream

Espresso Crème Caramel

$16

V | charred orange segment, chocolate soil, candied walnut

Cheesecake

$16

V | berry compote, mascarpone, dried berry, mint leaves

Dinner – Snacks

Creamy Hummus

$17

VG | crispy chickpeas, sumac onions, pita chips

Pumpkin Arancini

$20

V | butternut pumpkin, sage, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon mayo

Pulled Lamb Bruschetta

$24

NGO | muhammara, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate seeds, candied walnuts, Turkish bread

Hot-Smoked Salmon Bruschetta

$24

NGO | pickled fennel, dill lemon ricotta, Turkish bread

Aubergine Bruschetta

$24

V/NGO | smoked aubergine purée, grilled aubergine, fresh mint, Turkish bread

Za'atar Chicken Bites

$23

NGA | orange and honey glazed fried chicken, za’atar spice, garlic toum

Popcorn Prawns

$24.50

preserved lemon, harissa sour cream

Spiced Fries

$13

VG | harissa mayo

Dinner – Bowls

Freekeh Tabbouleh Bowl

$21

V/VGO | carrots, broccoli, crispy chickpeas, sumac onions, fresh herbs, za’atar labneh, tahini & orange dressing

Cannellini Bean Bowl

$22

V/VGO/NGA | roasted cauliflower, green peas, salad greens, pickled fennel, za’atar labneh, herbs, lemon

Mediterranean Salad

$18 / ADD halloumi + $8 / ADD hot-smoked salmon + $10 / ADD pulled lamb + $8 / ADD harissa grilled chicken + $8

Dinner – Larger Plates

Butcher’s Cut Steak

$46

NGA | rotating cut, salad, fries, house chimichurri

Harissa Chicken Skewers

$38

flatbread, baba ghanoush, sumac onions, herb & preserved lemon salad, pomegranate

Potato Gnocchi

$34

V | butternut purée, blue cheese, sultanas, candied walnuts, sage

Market Catch

NGA | pan-fried fish, baby potato wedges, spinach, muhammara, lemon Price: MP

Za'atar Beef Burger

$30

NGO | za’atar spiced beef patty, grilled halloumi, rocket, garlic toum, house pickles, brioche bun, spiced fries

Dinner – Dessert

Fondant Au Chocolat

$16

V | crème anglaise, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream

Espresso Crème Caramel

$16

V | charred orange segment, chocolate soil, candied walnut

Cheesecake

$16

V | berry compote, mascarpone, dried berry, mint leaves

Kids Menu – Mains

Served with a kid’s juice or soft drink. V – vegetarian / VG – vegan / NGA – no gluten added.

Chicken and chips

$15

Fish and chips

$15

Meatball pasta

$15

CAN BE MADE VEGETARIAN

Bar Snacks

V – vegetarian / VG – vegan / NGA – no gluten added.

Harissa Fries

$12

VG | spiced fries, harissa mayo

Hummus & Pita

$16

VG | creamy hummus, crispy chickpeas, sumac onion, pita chips

Pumpkin & Sage Arancini

$20

V | butternut pumpkin arancini, parmesan, preserved lemon mayo

Za’atar Chicken Bites

$23

NGA | orange and honey glazed fried chicken, za’atar spice, garlic toum

Tea & Coffee

Flat White / Latte / Cappuccino / Chai Latte

Long Black / Americano

$4.50

Hot Chocolate

$5.50

Iced Chocolate / Coffee

Refreshments – Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Schweppes Dry Lemonade

Schweppes Tonic Water

Schweppes Ginger Ale

Refreshments – Bottled & Canned Non-Alcs

Red Bull Energy Drink

Red Bull Sugarfree

Red Bull Coconut Edition Sugarfree

Voyage Water Still / Sparkling 500ml

Wine – White

REG | LRG | BTL

Northrow Sauvignon Blanc

REG $12 / LRG $18 / BTL $52

Marlborough

Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc

REG $14 / LRG $20 / BTL $59

Martinborough

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc

REG $18 / LRG $27 / BTL $80

Marlborough

Northrow Pinot Gris

REG $12 / LRG $18 / BTL $52

Gisborne

Wine – Red

REG | LRG | BTL

Northrow Pinot Noir

REG $12 / LRG $18 / BTL $52

Marlborough

Crimson Peak Pinot Noir

REG $19 / LRG $28 / BTL $83

Central Otago

Edenvale – Alcohol Free Pinot Noir

REG $13 / LRG $19 / BTL $56

South Australia

Bodega Leza García Valdepalacios Tempranillo

REG $14 / LRG $20 / BTL $59

Rioja, Spain

Beer & Cider – Tap

Heineken 5%

Export Ultra Low Carb Lager 4.2%

Tuatara Regenerate Pilsner 5%

Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale 5.5%

Beer & Cider – Bottles & Cans

Heineken 5%

Heineken Silver Ultra Low Carb 4%

Heineken 0.0%

Cocktails – Bespoke

Watermelon & Strawberry Bellini

$12

Watermelon, strawberry, prosecco

Elderflower Lemon Fizz

$14

Finlandia vodka, elderflower, lemon, soda

Rosemary Bramble

$15

City of London gin, créme de cassis, lemon, rosemary

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Fish and chips Typical in Wellington: $29.00 $32.00
Eggs benedict Typical in Wellington: $24.75 $24.00
Long black Typical in Wellington: $5.20 $4.50
Flat white Typical in Wellington: $6.00 $5.00
Hot chocolate Typical in Wellington: $6.00 $5.50

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Flamingo Joe’s Menu

Flamingo Joe's Bar & Eatery Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Lunch – Brunch

Lunch – Mains

Lunch – Snacks

Lunch – Salads

Lunch – Dessert

Dinner – Snacks

Dinner – Bowls

Dinner – Larger Plates

Dinner – Dessert

Kids Menu – Mains

Kids Menu – Dessert

Bar Snacks

Tea & Coffee

Refreshments – Soft Drinks

Refreshments – Bottled & Canned Non-Alcs

Wine – White

Wine – Red

Beer & Cider – Tap

Beer & Cider – Bottles & Cans

Cocktails – Bespoke

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