Welcome to the Kitchen at The Franklin
Great Food and a relaxed Atmosphere
At the Franklin we strive to prepare the best food using local, fresh produce with passion and flare. All this served up in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Whether its for a special family celebration or an evening watching the All Blacks with your mates, we have the perfect menu for your occassion.
ALERGIES
Please Note: Even when nuts are not included in the description of our dishes, we cannot guarantee that some nut or nut product is not on our plates. SO PLEASE make sure our waitstaff are aware of any food alergies you may have.
We don’t want our food to spoil your occassion.
V Vegetarian
VO Vegetarian Option available on request
VG Vegan
VGO Vegan Option available on request
GF Gluten Free
GFO Gluten Free Option available on request
DF Dairy Free
small plate
garlic bread - (v)
EVO, Salted Butter, Aioli
$15.00 Add cheese $5
Togarashi calamari
Fried calamari, fresh green salad,
lemon wedges, confit garlic aioli
$25.00
Chicken Dumpling
Chilli oil, romesco sauce, micro herbs
$25.00
Karaage Chicken
Marinated fried chicken thigh, onion, curry leaves, aioli
$26.00
Pulled Pork Taco
Harissa-braised pulled pork, bourbon BBQ sauce, soft tortillas, house-made slaw, charred pineapple
$25.00
Beef Nachos
Chilli Con Carne, Sour Cream, Guacamole
$22.00
Loaded Fries
Crispy fries, braised pork shoulder, melted cheese,
jalapeños, crispy shallots
$22.00
Bowl Of Fries
Aioli
$12.00
Char-Grilled Broccolini (N)
Lightly charred broccolini, signature herbed
butter, shaved parmesan, slivered almonds
$14.00
platters (sharing for 2-3 people)
The Big Feast Platter
Char-grilled sirloin
steak, BBQ pork ribs, karaage chicken, prawn twisters, samosas, spring rolls, fries, toasted bread, fresh slaw, tomato & aioli
$95.00
Fry Master (N)
Fries, jalapeño cheese bites, spring rolls, samosas,
prawn twisters, aioli, tomato sauce
$45.00
Franklin Favourites
AVAILABLE ALL DAY | GF / DF / NUT FREE ON REQUEST
Nz Grass Fed Eye Fillet (GF)
Served with smoked eggplant puree, fondant potato,
baked shallot, brocollini, red wine jus
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
$5.00
Fried Egg
$3
NZ Grass Fed Char-grilled Sirloin Steak (GF)
Served with smoked eggplant puree, fondant potato,
baked shallot, brocollini, red wine jus
$42
Add Mushroom Sauce
$5.00
Add Fried Egg
$2.50
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Caper Tartar Sauce, Lemon Wedges, House Salad, Fries
$32.00
Classic Chicken Schnitzel
Crumbed Chicken, Green Salad, Fries, Gravy
Make it Chicken Parma
$5.00
The Franklin Signature Pork Ribs (GF)
Slow Cooked for Six Hours, Marinated in our BBQ Sauce, Fries, Green Salad
$39.00
Butter Chicken Curry
Tender chicken thigh cooked in rich, cashew and tomato gravy, flaky paratha, basmati rice
$29.00
Spinach & Goat Cheese Ravioli (V)
Lemon butter sauce, romesco,
pumpkin & pea fricassée, Grana Padano, fresh herbs, crispy shallots
$38.00
Handcrafted Burgers
AVAILABLE ALL DAY | GF / DF / NUT FREE ON REQUEST
Franky's Double Cheese Beef
Pure South beef patty, double cheese, streaky bacon, lettuce, gherkin, onion jam, seeded brioche bun, garlic aioli, fries
$29.00
Karaage Chicken Burger
Fried chicken thigh, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, aioli, fries
$29.00
beer battered fish burger
Lettuce, Slaw, Tartar, Fries
$29.00
Meat-Free Burger
Brown rice, mushrooms, black olives, vegetables, habanero sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, golden fries
$27.00
Fresh Salads
AVAILABLE ALL DAY | GF / DF / NUT FREE ON REQUEST
Caesar Salad
Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, grilled chicken,
manuka-smoked bacon, poached egg & caesar dressing
$32
Vegan Poke Bowl (V, VGN)
Falafel balls, brown rice, avocado, power-punch carrot kimchi, beetroot sauerkraut, vegan aioli, dried chickpeas
$29.00
BRUNCH
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY | GF / DF / NUT FREE ON REQUEST
Breakfast Kick
Granola mix with berries, banana, mango, and walnuts, blended
into a smoothie with almond milk and chia seeds
$19
Bacon Benny
Ciabatta bread, streaky bacon, fresh spinach, hash brown,
poached egg, homemade hollandaise
$28.00
Three-Egg Omelette
Fluffy omelette filled with sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach,
and melted cheese. Served with toasted ciabatta
$26.00
Big Breakfast
Ciabatta bread, hash brown, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms,
kransky sausages, streaky bacon, egg any style
$29.80
Eggs on Toast
Free-range eggs cooked your way on ciabatta
$15
Sweet Tooth
AVAILABLE ALL DAY | GF / DF / NUT FREE ON REQUEST
Chocolate Bomb (GF)
Frozen Anglaise, Forest Nut Cluster, Honey Comb, Oreo Crumb, Raspberry Sorbet, Hot Chocolate Sauce
$18.00
Cheesecake of the Day
vanilla ice cream, biscuit crumble,
berry compote
$16.00
The Franklin Sundae
Three scoops of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, with Chocolate, Berry or Caramel Sauce
$14.00
Wood Fired Pizzas
Margherita
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Napoli Sauce, Fresh Basil
$25.00
Classic Prosciutto
Arugula, prosciutto, mozzarella, pizza sauce,
shaved Parmesan
$28.00
Tandori Chicken
Tikka sauce, coriander aioli, red onion,
capsicum, chilli flakes
$28.00
Franklin Meat Lovers
Tomato base, mozzarella, beef, pork, chicken, onion,
capsicum, BBQ sauce
$29.00
Hawaiian
Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Base, Pineapple, Champagne Ham
$25.00
Kids Corner
MAIN ISLAND
Kids Fries
$5.00
Fish 'n Chips
$13.00
Cheese Burger with Fries
$13.00
Chicken Nuggets with Fries
$12.00
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
$13.00
Add Chicken
$5.00
Kids wood fired pizza
Available from Friday to Sunday
POA
DESSERT BEACH
Traffic light
$5.00
Ice Cream Spider
$6.00
Pink Panther
$6.00
Chocolate Fish with Vanilla Ice cream
$6.00
Build your own Sundae
$10.00
Isle of Drinks
Organic Gingerella Ginger Ale
$8.00
Organic Karma Cola
$8.00
Organic Lemmy Lemonade
$8.00
Fluffy W. Marshmallows
$4.00
Hot Chocolate
$6.00