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Duo of pork with pork belly, croquette and sauerkraut at The Quay in Whangārei
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The Quay sits directly on the Hatea River in Whangārei's Town Basin, with its deck and veranda looking across the marina. That waterfront position is more than scenery: it helps the venue move naturally from morning cafe service to lunch, drinks and dinner without changing personality. Doors open from 9am seven days a week, and the combination of dining room, bar and outdoor tables makes it equally practical for coffee, a full meal or an unhurried gathering as boats move through the basin.

Brunch reaches well beyond eggs on toast. Sourdough bagels can carry buffalo mozzarella, bacon or smoked salmon, while sweet crêpes, French omelettes, oxtail croquettes and a smoked brisket hash offer very different starts to the day. Later service brings oysters, gin-and-tonic cured salmon, venison carpaccio, black salt calamari and tempura eggplant. A local growers' salad and beetroot falafel bowl keep vegetables central rather than treating them as a token side, with vegan and gluten-free markers helping diners navigate the range.

Casual mains include fish tacos, seafood salad, three burgers and The Quay's battered fish and chips, while the dinner side of the menu stretches into locally sourced fish, pork belly, chicken, venison and Northland beef. Slow-cooked Northland lamb shoulder is designed for sharing, matching the venue's group-friendly waterfront setting. Pizza takes its own eclectic route, from smoked salmon with preserved lemon to roast duck and pork belly with kimchi, or oxtail and beef-cheek ragù. The result is broad, but the emphasis on seafood, regional meat and local produce keeps it anchored in place.

Local sourcing is woven into the restaurant's wider story. The owners connect the kitchen to Bream Bay fish, regional growers, a farm and a Northland market garden, while the drinks list gives wine equal attention. Dessert moves from chocolate and hazelnut to berry tart, cheesecake and affogato, so a meal can continue well beyond the main course. Whether the visit begins with breakfast or ends over wine on the veranda, The Quay's strongest feature is the way a long service day, substantial menu and marina setting work together rather than feeling like separate businesses.

Address: 31 Quayside, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand

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The Quay Menu

Brunch

Served from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Dietary codes: DF – Dairy Free, DFA – Dairy Free Available, VG – Vegetarian, V – Vegan, GF – Gluten Free, GFA – Gluten Free Available.

CROISSANT & PRESERVES
$7.50

VG

CHIA PUDDING
$16

V GF DF. Rhubarb compote, candied almond, coconut yogurt

HOMEMADE MUFFIN OF THE DAY
$6.50

VG

QUAY SOURDOUGH BAGEL – Bacon, egg, tomato, rocket, caramelised onion jam
$19
QUAY SOURDOUGH BAGEL – Caprese bagel, buffalo mozzarella curd, spinach, tomato, basil
$17

VG

QUAY SOURDOUGH BAGEL – Smoked salmon, caper tapenade, cucumber, spinach, lemon cream cheese
$19
SWEET CREPES – Rhubarb, honey mascarpone
$24

VG

SWEET CREPES – Banana, peanut butter mascarpone, candied walnuts
$24

VG

FRENCH OMELETTE – Prosciutto, gruyere, hollandaise, rosti
$26

GF

FRENCH OMELETTE – Goat’s cheese, tomato, basil pistou, rosti
$24

GF VG

SMOKED BRISKET SMASH
$29

DFA GFA. Smoked beef brisket, duck fat potatoes, tamarillo chutney, basil pistou, poached eggs

EGGS ON TOAST
$14

GFA DFA VG. Pasture farmed eggs – poached, scrambled or fried on sourdough

EGGS BENEDICT
$22

GFA VG. Pasture farmed poached eggs, wilted spinach, sourdough, hollandaise. Add streaky bacon +8, smoked salmon +8.5

CROQUE MADAME
$24

Gruyere, ham, caramelised onion, fried egg, dijon sauce

VEGGIE BREAKFAST
$26

GF DFA VG. Poached eggs, mushroom, spinach, grilled tomato, rosti

Vegan brunch

Served from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

VEGAN SOURDOUGH BAGEL
$16

Freshly baked sourdough bagel, tomato, spinach, avocado, basil

VEGAN BREAKFAST
$24

GFA. Mushroom, spinach, grilled tomato, hash browns, focaccia

CHIA PUDDING
$16

GF. Rhubarb compote, candied almond, coconut yogurt

Grilled tomato
$5
Hash browns
$6
Fresh garden spinach
$3
Mushrooms
$7
Side of toast
$4

Extras

Streaky bacon
$8
Smoked salmon
$8.50
Beef brisket
$12
Pork & fennel sausage
$7
Egg
$5
Gluten free toast
$4
Rosti
$8.50
Grilled tomato
$5
Mushrooms
$7
Hollandaise
$3.50
Hash browns
$6
Fresh garden spinach
$3
Side of toast with butter
$4
Tamarillo chutney
$4

Vegan

Served 11am – 3pm | 5pm – late.

BREADS AND DIPS
$16 / $24

GFA. Add warmed marinated olives +5

TEMPURA EGGPLANT
$25

GF. Sichuan caramel, cucumber, chilli, herb salad

VEGGIE BUDDAH BOWL
$29

GF. Quinoa, charred capsicum, corn, almond, baby spinach, lime & sesame vinaigrette

MARKET GREENS
$14

GF

FRIES
$11

GF. Tomato sauce

Entree

Served 11am – 3pm | 5pm – late.

BREADS AND DIPS
$16 / $24

GFA VG. Add chicken liver pate +5, add warmed marinated olives +4

OX TAIL RAVIOLI
$28

Stracciatella, vodka sauce

CHICKEN LIVER PATE
$25

GFA. Chicken liver pate, brioche, pickles, preserves

FIORDLAND VENISON CARPACCIO
$28

GFA DFA. Truffle, apple, shallot, parmesan, focaccia

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI
$22 / $38

GF DF. Togarashi aioli, parsley, pickled red onion, chilli

SEAFOOD LINGUINI
$27

Blue crab, prawn, garlic, pancetta, bisque sauce

TEMPURA EGGPLANT
$25

GF DF VG. Sichuan caramel, cucumber, chilli, herb salad

LOCAL GROWERS SALAD
$22

GFA DFA. Hand selected best local greens & vegetables

TASTING PLATE
$39

Selection of three, designed to share. Trust the Chef

OYSTERS

Mignonette Price: Market Price

Casual dining

Served 11am – 3pm | 5pm – late.

JERK CHICKEN BURGER
$29

Fried chicken, jerk aioli, grilled pineapple, swiss cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce & fries

WAGYU BEEF BURGER
$32

GFA DFA. Wagyu beef patties, onion, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, burger sauce & fries

BEEF CHEEK BOURGUIGNON
$34

DFA. Beef cheek, focaccia, bone marrow whipped butter

THE QUAY BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
$35

DF. Steak cut fries, green salad, tartare sauce, tomato sauce

FISH TACOS
$30

DFA. Market fish tempura style, flour tortilla, cheddar, chimichurri, slaw & fries

VEGGIE BUDDHA BOWL
$29

GF DF VG. Quinoa, charred capsicum, corn, almond, baby spinach, lime & sesame vinaigrette. Add chicken +12, add smoked salmon +8.5

Kids brunch

Served from 9:00am – 3:00pm.

WAFFLES
$12.50

VG. Nutella, peanut butter, banana

EGG BENEDICT
$12

GFA VG. Poached free range egg, wilted spinach, sourdough, hollandaise

EGG ON TOAST
$9

GFA DFA VG. Poached, scrambled or fried egg on sourdough

Kids

Served 11am – late. Gluten free pizza base +3, dairy free cheese +2.

HAM & CHEESE PIZZA
$22

GFA DFA

HAWAIIAN PIZZA
$22

GFA DFA

CHEESE PIZZA
$19

GFA DFA VG

CHICKEN TACOS
$19

DF

FISH N CHIPS
$22

DF

BATTERED HOTDOG & FRIES
$13
CHEESEBURGER & FRIES
$19

Main

Served 11am – 3pm | 5pm – late.

CRISPY PORK BELLY
$45

DFA GFA. Celeriac purée, kumara croquette, maple thyme carrots, pancetta, cider jus

FREE-RANGE CHICKEN BREAST
$44

GF DFA. Parsnip, oyster mushroom, bone marrow, apple, black garlic purée

SEAFOOD LINGUINI
$47

Blue crab, prawn, garlic, pancetta, bisque sauce

SOUTHERN ALPINE LAMB SADDLE
$45

GF DFA. Grass fed pistachio stuffed lamb saddle from the peaks of the Southern Alps with potato gratin, caponata, romesco, green beans, lamb jus

STEAK BAVETTE
$45

Grass fed special reserve bavette, polenta cake, charred broccolini, smoked chilli ketchup, coriander salsa verde, jalapeño pickled onion

FIORDLAND WILD VENISON RACK
$49

Beetroot & goats cheese gratin, onion, kale, pear, smoked beetroot & cognac purée, demi-glace

BUTTERNUT WELLINGTON
$39

VG. Goat’s feta, sage, cavolo nero, hazelnut, porter jus

MARKET FISH
$44

Locally sourced – changes daily

Pizza

Served 11am – late. Gluten free pizza base +4.5, dairy free cheese +2.

MARGHERITA
$35

GFA DFA VG. Tomato base, Clevedon Buffalo Co mozzarella, tomatoes, basil pistou

PROSCIUTTO
$37

GFA DFA. Tomato base, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, rocket, parmesan

COSTA BRAVA
$37

GFA DFA. Sauce Bianca, blue crab, bacon, artichoke, red onion, spinach, mozzarella, parmesan

DONKEY KONG
$37

GFA DFA. Chicken, mozzarella, eggplant, crispy shallots, lime, sesame aioli, coriander

SANTORINI
$37

GFA DFA. Tomato base, lamb meatballs, olives, feta, red onion, rocket, harissa

PIG OUT
$37

GFA DFA. Pork belly, ham, bacon, chorizo, kumara, chipotle mayonnaise, caramelised & pickled onion

To share

Served 11am – 3pm | 5pm – late. Apart from charcuterie, all are served with: Duck fat potatoes, caesar salad, seasonal greens, red wine jus.

CHARCUTERIE BOARD (designed for two)
$59

GFA DF. A selection of cured meats, honeycomb, pickles, relish, local sourdough

500G SCOTCH FILLET
$110
650G FIORDLAND WILD VENISON RACK
$110
650G SOUTHERN ALPINE PISTACHIO STUFFED LAMB SADDLE
$110

Sides

Served 11am – 3pm | 5pm – late.

MARKET GREENS
$14

GF DFA VG. Siracha butter

DUCK FAT POTATOES
$14

GF DF. Spring onion

FRIES
$11

GF DF VG. Garlic aioli

CAESAR SALAD
$17

Caesar dressing, bacon, soft boiled egg, parmesan, crouton

GNOCCHI & CHEESE
$17

Gruyere, bacon, chives

Desserts

Served from 11:00am – late.

RHUBARB & APPLE PAVLOVA
$18

GF DFA. Apple mousse, candied almond, rhubarb

WHITE CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE
$18

GFA. Madaline’s, white chocolate fudge, raspberry

TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE
$18

Coffee syrup, candied cocoa nibs, dark chocolate mousse

AFFOGATO
$14

GF. Lewis Road Creamery burnt butter & caramel ice cream, Coffee Supreme. Add your choice of liquor +7.5

CHEESE BOARD
$32

Selection of Chef’s choices with crackers, chutney, pickled onion, nuts

Kids desserts

Served from 11:00am – late.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
$12

GF. Vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce

ICE CREAM SUNDAE
$10

GF. Chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce

Coffee & Tea

Served from 9:00am – late. Coffee Supreme. Add decaffe, extra shot, alternative milk +1.

Americano
$5.60
Macchiato
Long/short black
Piccolo
Vienna
Flat white
$6
Cappuccino
Mochaccino
$6.50
Hot chocolate
Latte
Chai latte spicy
Turmeric latte
Iced coffee
$7
Iced mochaccino
Iced chocolate
Iced americano
$5.60
Bay of Islands breakfast
$6

Kerikeri Tea

Lemon ginger

Kerikeri Tea

Feijoa

Kerikeri Tea

Earl grey

Kerikeri Tea

Green

Kerikeri Tea

Chamomile

Kerikeri Tea

Manuka mint

Kerikeri Tea

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How prices compare

Against typical prices in Whangārei

  • Flat white Typical in Whangārei: $5.00 $6.00
  • Americano Typical in Whangārei: $5.00 $5.60
  • Mocha Typical in Whangārei: $5.50 $6.50

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