Terra Restaurant Sample Menu
Chef Marcus draws on inspiration from the surrounding area and the fantastic produce that the subtropical climate of Northland is known for.
Terra Restaurants menus not only change according to the seasons but also when new produce becomes available or when our chefs get that creative spark to include a new menu Item, so expect ever evolving dishes and a few hidden extra special treats.
We look forward to sharing our passionate food story with you
Piccolo
Paraoa parai, manuka smoked kahawai pate, samphire pickle - 14
Sicilian olives, mint and filone di terra - 10
Bay of Islands Flounder, masa harina, smoked corn puree – 12
Entrees
House shucked Orongo Bay oyster, lemon, seaweed, horipito and Jerez sherry mignonette – six or twelve - 20/40
Seared scallops, douchi, dehydrated roe, cassava, burnt pear, kamo kamo– 20
Ora king salmon, horseradish, yoghurt, cucumber, citrus fruit – 20
Farmhouse Terrine from free range chooks, cured pork and pickled chamomile cherries - 20
Mains
Twice baked Chevre Souffle, thyme, scallion, spinach and rucola – 32
Aged Beef Angus tenderloin, confit shallots, cremini, smoked butter, pancetta - 38
Spring lamb, roasted sheep milk pimentos, lemon and mint, chickpeas and kawakawa - 38
Local caught fish of the day, aubergine kasundi, cashew nuts, kaffir lime, coconut -38
Slow roasted pork belly, boudin noir, puy lentil, apple and fig, almond skordalia
- 38
Accompaniments
Shaved fennel, pomegranate, chevre, melon, almonds - 8
Roasted zucchini, pine nuts, mint, feta - 8
Potato Beignets with Parmigiano Reggiano - 8
Local tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, EG olive oil, crystalized black olives - 10
Dessert
Blue River Orchard Blueberries, Breton Sable, Lemon curd, Poppy seeds and Meringue, Blueberry Sorbet - 18
Bay bush honeycomb and mousse, lavender infused caramelized white chocolate, Mahoe yogurt sorbet - 18
Vanilla poached apricots, Almond Jelly, Pineapple and Basil sorbet, streusel with The Taipa salt pig salt – 18
Olivia’s favourite Chocolate – hand made Truffle with dark bitter chocolate from Belgium, subtle hints of orange and coffee - $3 per piece
Cheeses
Per 40g – 18
Selection of three cheeses - 36
quince jelly, grapes and lavosh
Mahoe Farmhouse very old Edam - Cow’s milk, Oromahoe KeriKeri
Mahoe Farmhouse Blue - Cow’s milk, Oromahoe KeriKeri
Just Ewe - Sheep’s milk, Winsam Farm Kerikeri
Crottin de chavignol - Goat’s milk, Loire Valley France
Pont l’eveque - Cow’s milk, Normandy France
Ossau Irraty - Sheep’s milk, Bayonne France
Kau Piro - Cow’s milk, Grinning Gecko Whangarei