Castaways Restaurant

Name: Castaways Restaurant
Address: 685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku
Telephone: +64 9 236 5041

Castaways is set on a recreation reserve in the most south western corner of Auckland City.

685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku, Auckland, , NZ

• Monday: 9:30AM-10:00PM •Tuesday: 9:30AM-10:00PM •Wednesday: 9:30AM-10:00PM •Thursday: 9:30AM-10:00PM •Friday: 9:30AM-10:00PM •Saturday: 8:30AM-10:00PM •Sunday: 8:30AM-10:00PM •

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Cuisine: European
Parking:
Alcohol Type:
Takeout Available: No

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: No
Reservations: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: none
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Seating: None
Music Type:

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Day Menu

Available until 3:30 PM .

Brunch Dishes

Castaway’s Big Breakfast 21.50

The classics: Bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, sautéed potato and poached eggs served on a slice of ciabatta bread roasted mushrooms w chive hollandaise sauce.

Mexico Salsa Corn Cakes w Bacon 19.50

Pan seared corn and onion fritters served w bacon, topped w the colours of Mexico; tomato salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Irish Eggs Benedict 20.00

Your choice of smoked salmon or bacon potato cake topped w/ poached eggs, drizzled w chive hollandaise and partnered w balsamic tomatoes.

Brioche Berry French Toast 19.00

Slices of French toasted brioche w berry compote and mascarpone.

To Begin

Bruschetta Roma 12.00

Lightly toasted ciabatta topped w tomato and red onion salsa and parmesan, drizzled w avocado oil and balsamic crème.

Castaways’ Garlic Parmesan Bread 9.50

Castaways’ famous ciabatta wedges baked w parmesan garlic butter served w basil pesto oil.

Soup du Jour 16.50

Please ask your server for details of today’s warming soup.

Mains

Watermelon Goat’s Cheese Citrus Salad 19.50

Watermelon salad, baby cos lettuce, goat’s cheese with citrus dressing.

Tasman Prawn & Tuna Salad 27.50

Prawn cocktail featuring prawns laced w a brandy cocktail sauce amid avocado and green leafy salad served w/ seared tuna on a bed of Asian slaw.

Smoked Chicken Salad 19.50

Smoked chicken marinated in honey and mustard, w/ a vermicelli, mung bean and cucumber salad w peanut and coconut dressing.

Karioitahi Risotto 26.50

Please ask your server for details of today’s divine risotto.

Crispy Chicken Tortilla Wrap 20.00

Crispy Spanish tortilla, filled w black beans, smoked chicken, tomato salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Church Burger 21.50

Prime beef burger or pan fried Cajun chicken breast and streaky bacon, your choice, layered between a warm Scottish bap roll w leafy salad greens, aioli and caramelised onion chutney. Served w hand cut buffalo fries and aioli side.

Ocean Mist Snapper Fillet 29.50

Castaways’ battered snapper served w hand cut buffalo fries partnered w a light salad, tartare sauce and fresh cut lemon. If preferred, pan fried snapper is available.

Karioitahi Chicken 31.50

Oven baked chicken breast stuffed w ricotta, mozzarella and basil, wrapped in streaky bacon, nestled on potato puree and topped w a white wine tomato cream sauce and wilted spinach.

Castaways’ Sirloin Steak 33.50

Trimmed sirloin steak, served w steamed seasonal greens, honey roasted kumara, red wine jus and Béarnaise butter.

Castaways’ Stonegrill Dishes

Stonegrill presents your meal on a pre-heated stone. You turn the meat or fish over and then slice off bite size pieces, cooking them your own way and at your own pace. Grilling your choice from the land or sea on these special heat retaining volcanic sto

Fisher’s Catch 30.50

Scallops, prawns, mussels and catch of the day sizzling ready for you to sear and cook in your order of enjoyment served w a Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

Grass Fed Beef Fillet 36.00

Prime beef fillet served w a streaky bacon salad partnered w a lite horseradish dipping sauce.

Fisher & Farmer’s Choice 33.50

Prime grass fed beef sirloin accompanied by scallops and prawns served w Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

(All served w/ Asian slaw salad and hand cut buffalo fries - if you have a big appetite you may wish to add a side dish.)

Side Selections

The Trio (Asian slaw, Pickles & olives, Feta) 8.00

Steamed vegetables of the day 8.00

Castaways’ hand cut chunky fries w aioli 8.00

Creamy garlic mash 8.00

Roasted mushrooms 8.00

Final Fling

Buttermilk Panna Cotta 15.00

Buttermilk panna cotta, green tea poached mango, lemon Madeleine, vanilla ice cream.

Castaways’ Chocolate Brownie 15.00

Double chocolate brownie served w chocolate ice cream and pistachio biscotti.

Brulee of the Day 15.00

Please ask your server for details of today’s divine flavour. Served w pistachio biscotti.

Lemon Curd and Meringue 15.00

Lemon curd and meringue tart w roasted cinnamon ice cream.

Chilled Flavours 15.00

Cold flavours of house made ice cream: chocolate, cinnamon and Manuka honey.

(We also feature daily blackboard specials - please ask your server for today’s choices.)

Dinner Menu

To Begin

Bruschetta Roma 12.00

Lightly toasted ciabatta topped w tomato and red onion salsa and parmesan, drizzled w avocado oil and balsamic crème.

Castaways’ Garlic Parmesan Bread 9.50

Castaways’ famous ciabatta wedges baked w parmesan garlic butter, served w basil pesto oil.

Soup du Jour 16.50

Please ask your server for details of today’s warming soup .

Peking Duck Pancakes 18.50

Mandarin style pancakes filled w duck , hoisin, cucumber, peanut dukkah, served w Asian slaw.

Calamari w Chilli, Lime & Coriander 15.00

Pan seared rolled calamari marinated w a touch of chilli and coriander served w a saffron aioli.

Tropical Prawn & Avocado Cocktail 17.50

Retro prawn cocktail featuring prawns laced w a brandy cocktail sauce amid avocado and green leafy salad.

Mains

Ocean Mist Snapper Fillet 29.50

Castaways’ battered snapper served w hand cut buffalo fries partnered w a light salad, tartare sauce and fresh cut lemon. If preferred, pan fried snapper is available.

Karioitahi Chicken 31.50

Oven baked chicken breast stuffed w ricotta, mozzarella and basil, wrapped in streaky bacon, nestled on potato puree and topped w a white wine tomato cream sauce and wilted spinach.

Church Burger 21.50

Castaways’ Sirloin Steak 33.50

Trimmed sirloin steak, served w steamed seasonal greens, honey roasted kumara, red wine jus and Béarnaise butter.

Watermelon Goat’s Cheese Citrus Salad 19.50

Watermelon salad, baby cos lettuce, goat’s cheese, citrus dressing.

Lamb Loin 33.50

Tender lamb loin served on a bed of ratatouille w filo pastry pocket filled w lamb shank ragout, w vine tomato, goat’s cheese and Roquette salad.

Rib Eye Beef on the Bone 41.50

The best part of the scotch fillet grilled on the bone w marrow and shallot red wine jus, seasonal greens, Castaways’ hash potatoes.

Nicoise Tuna Steak 31.50

Seared thick tuna steak served w nicoise salad garnished w warmed vine tomato w citrus dressing.

Fennel Scented Pork Belly 33.00

Slow cooked pork belly w a crispy top served w apple & balsamic jus, cannellini bean puree, apple and savoy cabbage.

Karioitahi Risotto 26.50

Please ask your server for details of today’s divine risotto.

Castaways’ Stonegrill Dishes

Fisher’s Catch 30.50

Scallops, prawns, mussels and catch of the day sizzling ready for you to sear and cook in your order of enjoyment served w a Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

Grass Fed Beef Fillet 36.00

Prime beef fillet served w a streaky bacon salad partnered w a lite horseradish dipping sauce.

Fisher & Farmer’s Choice 33.50

Prime grass fed beef sirloin accompanied by scallops and prawns served w Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

(Stonegrill Main Events All served w Asian slaw salad and hand cut buffalo fries - if you have a big appetite you may wish to add a side dish.)

Side Selections

The Trio (Asian slaw, Pickles & olives, Feta) 8.00

Steamed vegetables of the day 8.00

Castaways’ hand cut chunky fries w aioli 8.00

Creamy garlic mash 8.00

Roasted mushrooms 8.00

Final Fling

Buttermilk Panna Cotta 15.00

Buttermilk panna cotta, green tea poached mango, lemon Madeleine, vanilla ice cream.

Castaways’ Chocolate Brownie 15.00

Double chocolate brownie served w chocolate ice cream and pistachio biscotti.

Brulee of the Day 15.00

Please ask your server for details of today’s divine flavour. Served w pistachio biscotti

Lemon Curd and Meringue 15.00

Lemon curd and meringue tart w roasted cinnamon ice cream.

Chilled Flavours 15.00

Cold flavours of house made ice cream: chocolate, cinnamon and Manuka honey.

(We also feature daily blackboard specials - please ask your server for today’s choices.)

Set Menus Stonegrill Lunch Banquet

This range of menus are for groups of 10 or more. For all enquiries and bookings, please contact our team on (09) 236-5041 or email dine@castaways.co.nz. A deposit is required to secure all group bookings of 15 or more guests.

On Arrival To Share

Garlic Parmesan Breads 40.00

Parmesan and garlic ciabatta bread drizzled with pesto oil.

The Main Event

Your choice of Stonegrill served with our famous hand cut chunky fries or Asian slaw.

Lite Lunch Grill 40.00

A duo of lean meats: your choice from chicken, beef, pork and lamb served with a date, tamarind and plum chutney.

Jewels of the Sea 40.00

King prawns and scallops served with a Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

Cajun Chicken 40.00

Cajun chicken breast skewers served with a bell pepper and tomato dipping sauce.

To Finish

Buttermilk Panna Cotta 40.00

Buttermilk panna cotta, green tea poached mango, lemon Madeleine, vanilla ice cream.

Castaways’ Chocolate Brownie 40.00

Double chocolate brownie served w chocolate ice cream and pistachio biscotti.

Set Menu – Dinner or Lunch

Two Courses $50 pp (select for the group entree + main or main + dessert) Three Courses $65 pp

Entree

Castaways Tapas to Share

Mexican corn salsa cakes w bacon & guacamole | Tropical Prawn & Avocado Cocktail | Bruschetta Roma

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 3 Courses - 65.00

The Main Event

All served with fresh vegetables for the table.

Nicoise Tuna Steak

Seared thick tuna steak served w a thyme nicoise salad garnished w warmed vine tomato w citrus dressing.

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 2 Courses - 65.00

Pork Belly Fennel Seeds

Slow cooked pork belly w a crispy top served w balsamic meat sauce, cannellini bean puree, apple and savoy cabbage.

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 2 Courses - 65.00

Karioitahi Chicken

Oven baked chicken breast stuffed w ricotta, mozzarella & basil, wrapped in streaky bacon, nestled on potato puree & topped w a white wine tomato cream sauce & wilted spinach.

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 3 Courses - 65.00

Karioitahi Risotto

Freshly made risotto with feta, semi dried tomatoes, rocket, parmesan and olive oil.

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 3 Courses - 65.00

Dessert

Brulee of the Day

Please ask your server for details of today’s flavour. Served w pistachio biscotti.

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 3 Courses - 65.00

Castaways’ Chocolate Brownie

Double chocolate brownie served w Chantilly cream and berry compote.

Options: 2 Courses - 50.00 | 3 Courses - 65.00

Set Menu – Stonegrill Dinner Party

Enjoy an interactive dining experience with this special Stonegrill menu. Mains are presented on a heated volcanic granite stone and you simply turn your meat over to sear, cook to your liking and then slice as you wish.

On Arrival

Castaways Tapas to Share 60.00

Parmesan and garlic bread drizzled with pesto oil | Mexican corn salsa cakes with bacon and guacamole | Pan seared calamari with chilli, lime and coriander

The Main Event

Fisher’s Catch 60.00

Scallops, prawns and catch of the day sizzling ready for you to sear and cook in your order of enjoyment served w a Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

Grass Fed Beef Fillet 60.00

Prime beef fillet served w a streaky bacon salad partnered w a light horseradish dipping sauce.

Fisher & Farmer’s Choice 60.00

Prime grass fed beef sirloin accompanied by scallops and prawns served w Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

To Finish

Dessert Platter 60.00

A dessert platter of: chocolate brownie, mini lemon meringue tarts, pistachio biscotti.

Christmas Delights Menu

Available for lunch or dinner for groups of 8 or more.

On Arrival

Christmas Crackers & Garlic Breads 34.50

The Main Event

(Accompanied by parmesan potatoes and buttered green beans)

Castaways’ Festive Salad 34.50

A salad of warm turkey and ham w cranberry sauce, vine tomatoes and Castaways’ slaw.

Snapper 34.50

Pan baked snapper w pistachio nut and lemon cobbler on roasted pumpkin, fig and pear chutney.

Beef Yorkshire 34.50

Thick cut roasted sirloin of beef w horseradish cream, pate filled Yorkshire pudding and jus.

To Finish

House made Christmas mince tart. 34.50

Beverage special

Enjoy our house red or white wine at a special price of $10 per glass.

Glass - 10.00

(Craving more? Add Dessert for +$10pp.Plum duff pudding w brandy sauce and fraiche cream. .)

Christmas Stonegrill Banquet

Available for lunch or dinner for groups of 8 or more Enjoy an interactive dining experience with this special.Stonegrill menu. Mains are presented on a heated volcanic granite stone and you simply turn your meat over to sear, cook to your liking.

On Arrival

Christmas Crackers & Garlic Breads 52.50

Stonegrill Main Events

(Accompanied by parmesan potatoes and buttered green beans)

Fisher & Farmers Choice 52.50

Prime grass fed beef fillet buttons partnered w scallops and prawns served w a Kilpatrick dipping sauce.

Chicken Maryland 52.50

Chicken breast, banana corn cake and bacon side partnered w a smoky whisky, horseradish cream dipping sauce.

Traditional Christmas Main (for non-Stonegrill fans) 52.20

Carved ham on the bone, topped w roasted turkey and date and apple stuffing.

Final Fling

Plum duff pudding w brandy sauce and fraiche cream 52.50

Strawberry Tiramisu w mascarpone, vanilla Anglaise and toasted coconut 52.50

Beverage special

Enjoy our house red or white wine at a special price of $10 per glass.

Glass - 10.00