The Blue Door in Otago Menu

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Vietnamese rolls of crisp fried Mutton Bird with Asian salad, Miso Aioli & Sesame dipping sauce, pickled Cucumber. $27.50
Prawn & water Chestnut Dumplings, Duck and Ginger consommé. $24.50
Salad of free range Canterbury Pork, marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing. $24.50
Confit of Bendigo Rabbit with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pinenuts & sous vide Rhubarb. $28.50
“Bellota” Jamon Iberico, organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste. $28.50
Wakanui grain fed Beef “Tartare” with truffled free range Egg. $29.50
Spicy Lentil, Tomato & Coconut Soup with chargrilled Flatbread & Yoghurt Riata. $18.50
Sustainably Farmed Sturgeon Caviar, with Blinis and other classical accompaniments P.O.A

Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Cous Cous, Orange Confit, crisp Pancetta, Date compote and a Lamb shoulder ‘Cigar’. $39.50
Stewart Island Blue Cod, Paua Ravioli, Cauliflower Puree, Pear and Fennel Salad. $39.50
Slow cooked wild Boar, homemade black pudding, double smoked Bacon, baked in Puff pastry, Black Currant Jus. $39.50
Chargrilled “Wakanui” Beef eye fillet, grain fed from the Canterbury plains, with smoked Brisket, Parsnip puree Candied Onion & Cranberry Tart Tartin. $48.50
Cassoulet, our winter classic, braised Duck, Lamb shoulder, Cured meats, Pork Belly, Haricot Beans, cooked slowly with Tomato & Riesling. $39.50
Trio of Curries $46.00
- Red Duck & Pineapple Curry, Green Curry of Prawn & Lemon grass, Massaman curry of Southland Lamb with Potato & Peanut, Served with condiments, steamed Jasmine Rice.
Rump of Southland Lamb with Honeyed roasted Celeriac, Rosemary Bread & Butter pudding. $39.50

Stir fry Broccolini, Shitake Mushrooms, Ginger & Oyster sauce. Baby Cos Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Confit dressing. Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg & Crème Fraiche. Duck Fat Potatoes All sides $9.50

Saffron’s Nasi Goreng. $26.50
Green Lip Mussels with white wine & Lemongrass. $22.00
Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, Served with Jasmine Rice. $26.50
Grilled Stewart Island Blue Cod with preserved Lemon Risotto & Broccoli leaves. $28.50
Salad of crisp fried Pork & Chargrilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing. $18.50
Chargrilled Southland Hereford Rump, with sautéed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus. $29.50
Confit of Pork Belly with Chargrilled Pear, honeyed Parsnips. $24.50
Thai Red curry of Beef with Pineapple, Thai Basil, Kaffir lime leaf, Cashew nuts and Jasmine Rice. $24.50
Our delicious Soup of the day with fresh Bread. $18.50
Stir fry of winter greens, Prawns, Tofu, Cashew nuts and Oyster sauce. $28.50
Saffron’s salad of green Leaves, Pear, Nuts and shaved Parmesan with a Herb Vinaigrette. $15.50

Laphroaig, single malt Crème Brulée with Monte Cristo Tobacco Biscotti. $16.50
Deep fried Walnut & Praline Ice cream, Lemon cream. $16.50
Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Mango, Lime salsa. $16.50
Jilly's warm Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla bean ice cream and Raspberry Coulis. $15.50
Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto. $16.50
Trio of Fresh Fruit Sorbets. $14.50
A Selection of Cheeses
Le Delice De Bourgogne, Triple Cream French Brie.
Saint Agur'
- a French Cheese from Normandy triple cream, soft mild Blue.
Neudorf Richmond Red
- A hard NZ sheep's cheese.
Redwood Dairy Gouda
- A NZ goat's cheese.
Served with a Trio of Quince's
- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.

Nearby Sample Menus

Spanish eggs $17.00
- spanish eggs, kranksy sausage, red peppers, feta cheese, toasted ciabatta, fresh herbs(gf)
Classic eggs benedict $17.00
- house made hollandaise, toasted ciabatta with either streaky bacon, hot smoked salmon, or tomato & mushroom(gf)(v)
smoked chicken $20.00
- brie cheese & plum chutney stuffed filo parcels, green salad, house made tomato salsa
luna’s B.L.T, streaky bacon, tomato & lettuce, toasted ciabatta, aioli $15.00
-Brunch: add bacon $3.00
Panko crusted corn fritters $16.00
- tomato relish, feta cheese salad, cherry tomatoes (gf)
-Brunch: add 2 poached eggs $3.00
house made sandwich, see blackboard for today’s creation(gf) $20.00

Yaprak Dolma $14.00
- Vine leaves stuffed with rice & spices, served with pita bread, salad garnish & a minted yoghurt sauce.
Mushroom Shish: chargrilled mushrooms $5.00
Mititi Kofta $16.00
- Spiced minced lamb medallions with finely chopped bell peppers, onions & parsley. Chargrilled & served with a salad garnish & a minced garlic yoghurt sauce.6 pieces:
Combination Doner Small$12.00/Large$15.00
- A combination of chicken & lamb donner.Served inside pita bread with salad & sauce.Or served plated with pita bread, sauce & salad.
Extra skewer
- Chicken: $11.00 • Lamb or Kofta shish: $12.00 • Pilic: $14.00 • Shaslik: $15.00
Chicken Shish Small $13.00/Large$19.00
- Cubes of marinated chicken chargrilled, plated & served with pita bread, sauce & salad.
Halep Sauce
- Sautéed onions, bell peppers & mushrooms in a tomato & red wine sauce.
Baklava $8.00
- Filo pastry layered with walnuts smothered in a sugar & lemon syrup served with fresh fruit & whipped cream.

Hand-cut fries with aioli $7.50
Accompanied by a selection of dips, chutneys, crackers and a glass of $18.50 per person
House smoked Brie and/or smoked $18.50 per person
Crispy sliced porkbelly, served on a salad of fresh greens and apple, tossed through aioli. $19.50
New York-style baked cheesecake subtly flavoured with lemon zest and served with strawberry compote and whipped cream. $14.50
Ciabatta bread french toast, served with maple syrup, berry compote, caramelised banana and whipped cream. $19.50
Whole baby flounder pan fried in a lemon, caper butter sauce, finished under the grill, served with a green salad and fried potatoes. $21.50
All day English breakfast served traditional style with bacon, sausages mushroom, potatoes, two fried eggs, slow roast tomatoes and toasted ciabatta. $23.50

Heartland Hog $29.00
- Prime Pork Chops oven roasted and served on crispy potatoes and roasted root vegetables, broccoli and Alehouse gravy. Beer match: Speight's Empire Ale
Soup of the Day $10.00
- Chefs daily selection of fresh homemade soup, served with Alehouse bread. Beer match: Ask Server
Blue ’n’ Gold $28.00/ $35.00
- Southern blue cod golden fried in Speight’s gold medal beer batter, served with fresh garden salad & fries. Beer Match: Speight's Cider (M/ L)
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Speight’s Old Dark Ice-cream $11.00
- Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch sauce and Speight’s Old Dark Ice-cream.
Chicken Parmigiana $15.00
- Crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with Speight’s Napoli sauce and layered with cheese, Served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Pilsner
Highland Lamb (GF) $19.00
- Tender marinated Otago lamb, grilled medium rare, laid on fresh garden salad, main served with crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served on potato mash with Speight’s gravy, caramelised onions & garden peas. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
Golden Fries (GF-) $8.00/ $9.00
- With tomato ketchup/ With Cheese

Fresh market fish, spring potato mash, green bean and tomato salsa $25.00
Duck liver pâté, cranberry & orange relish, crisp crostini $15.50
Mini loaf ciabatta, capsicum romesco, pink peppercorn goat’s cheese, smoked eggplant $16.00
Grilled garlic bread $8.50
Manuka honey crème brulee, lemon meringue, pistachio brittle $15.50
Smoked rabbit pearl barley risotto, truffle mushroom, pecorino, baby roquette $19.50
Chocolate & caramel semi-freddo, chocolate soil, honey comb $15.50
Steak sandwich, O.V.S Focaccia, blue cheese aioli, portobello mushroom, shoestring fries $24.50

Pork belly $30.00
- Crispy soy roasted pork belly, sliced and served with a rich jus. Parsnip and carrot mash, and citrus apple and fennel slaw. Match this with monteith's southern pale ale.
Available 5pm - 9pm
Chicken nibbles $16.00
- Marinated chicken nibbles served with sweet chilli dipping sauce and heaps of napkins
Vegetable frittata $14.00
- Individually baked frittata filled with seasonal vegetables served with a fresh coleslaw salad and plum sauce
toast(GF) $5.00
Creamy bacon pasta $15.00
- Creamy white wine and bacon sauce on fettuccine and topped with parmesan shavings add chicken for $5
Monteith's mixer $14.00
- Deep fried treats, fat cut fries. Ask for this week's mix
Semifreddo tiramisu $11.00
- Chocolate liqueur and espresso soaked sponge fingers layered between semi soft vanilla galliano ice cream. Sprinkled with chocolate rocks.

Crinkle cut fries $7.90
- w tomato sauce & aioli
Risotto of the day $22.90
- finished w meat
Risotto of the day $17.90
- finished w shaved parmesan
Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
- w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
Fish of the day POA
Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
- w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
- w toasted bread
Antipasto platter: cured meats, Mediterranean selection, dips & Evansdale cheese w toasted bread(for 2/for 4) $28.00/$42.00

Hoki bites with fat chips, tartare and lemon $10.00
Beer battered blue cod with fat chips and salad $25.00
Larnach Castle pie of the day served with fat chips and salad $16.00
Toasted baguette with chicken, roasted capsicum, rosemary cream cheese, smoked brie and spiced apricot sauce $8.00
Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli toasted sandwich stack $19.50
Castle made soup of the day served with a scone trap $11.00
Kate’s ballroom light lunch plate Salmon and cucumber club finger sandwich Caramelized onion and brie tart Asparagus roll Mini scone with jam and cream $12.50
Smoked salmon on toasted bagel, caper cream cheese, fresh tomato poached egg and salad $17.00

Powerade $5
Native Kumara Chips $7.5
Manburger $22.90
- Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
Blue/Brie Cheese $3
Energy Drinks $5
Fatties or Skinnies (Full scoop / 1/2 Scoop) $5.5 / $3.9
Animal Rights $12.50
- We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
Big Bird $14.90
- This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.

Vegetable Noodle Soup $4 Sm / $7 Med / $18 Lge
Vegetarian Spicy Bean Curd Chow Mein $12 Medium / $9 Small
Chicken Wings Stuffed $14 Large / $10 Small
Deep Fried Squid $16 Large / $12 Small
Chilli Sour Soup $4 Small / $8 Medium
Set Menu for 10 (B) N/A
- Deep Fried Spring Rolls / Deep Fried Wontons / Combination Meat - In Oyster sauce on Bokchoi / Chicken in Black Bean Sauce - Served on a Hot Plate / Singapore Fried Noodles / Sweet and Sour Pork / Crispy Skin Chicken / Spicy Beef / Vegetable Egg Foo Young / Beef in Red Wine Sauce / Fried Rice / Steamed Rice
BBQ Pork Cashew Nut Chow Mein $15 Large / $11 Small
Spicy Mushrooms and Bean Curd $12 Medium / $9 Small

House-made fresh fettuccini pasta, roasted pumpkin, pecorino, pine nuts, chilli and garlic V 28
Sorbet and ice cream trio, lavender snow, passionfruit coulis, herbs GF 15
Whole lamb rack, caramelised onion and bacon potato gratin, buttered kale, port jus GF 47
New Zealand Cheese Selection 25 for three/36 for five
5 spice cheesecake, pumpkin puree, honey milk gel, pumpkin ice cream, hazelnut praline 17
Agria fries, truffle oil, parmesan, aioli Wakatipu Grill house salad Vegetable of the Day All 9
200gm Angus pure eye fillet, Pommes dauphine, Brussel sprouts, béarnaise sauce 42
Pork belly, savoy cabbage, crushed swede, celeriac, roasted pear, crackling GF 35

Mixed Pack $20.00
- 3 Fish, 3 Saveloy or Sausage, 1 1/2 Scp
Fish & Chip Pack $50.00
- 14 Fish, 3 Scp
Mixed Pack $50.00
- 7 Fish, 4 Saveloy, 4 Sausage, 3 1/2 Scp
Mixed Pack $10.00
- 2 Fish, 1 Saveloy or Sausage, 1/2 Scp
Fishbite Pack $10.00
- 10 Fishbites, 1 Scp, with $1 sauce of own choice
Fish & Chip Pack $25.00
- 6 Fish, 2 1/2 Scp
Mixed Pack $30.00
- 5 Fish, 4 Saveloy or Sausage, or 2 of each, 2 Scp
Fish & Chip Pack $20.00
- 5 Fish, 2 Scp

Stewart island king salmon sashimi $25.00
Deep fried squid tentacles $12.00
Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
- Braised with oyster sauce
NZ SCAMPI 25
- Spicy Deep Fried
Crispy skin chicken (free range) half $35.00/whole $65.00
Tiger prawn wontons in supreme broth $12.00
Crispy roast pork belly $20.00
Wild ginger dumpling platter (6 PIECES)-A selection of steamed dumplings $18.00

Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
- Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
Cavell’s Wraps (V*) $13.00
- Fresh wraps filled with mesclun salad, carrot, red onion &cheese. With a choice of Grilled smoked chicken, bacon & pesto, Grilled steak with bbq sauce, Braised pork belly with bbq sauce & aioli, Pesto, hummus, cucumber & alfalfa sprouts/crunchy combo
Smoked Salmon Bagel (GF*) $10.50
- Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
Kids Toasted Sandwich $7.50
- Toasted cheese sandwich and fries with tomato sauce
The Famous Meltdown (GF*) $12.50
- Fries topped with crispy bacon, aioli and melted cheese
Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
- Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
Big Breakfast (GF*) (V*) $18.50
- Two free range eggs served your way with bacon, Kransky sausage, tomato, hash bites & mushrooms on toast

Chicken Jalfrazi - tender chicken pieces cooked in medium spice Indian masala gravy $14.00
Balti Chicken - Cubes of juicy chicken pieces cooked in ginger and garlic in a fenugreek flavored sauce $14.00
Mango Chicken - Pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a mild fruity mango flavored sauce $14.00
Onion Bhajia (4 Pcs) - Crispy mixed vegetable and onion fritters $5.00
Kadai Lamb or Beef - Diced pieces of lamb or beef cooked in fresh cream with ground almond-sand cream $14.00
Chicken Korma - Boneless chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce $14.00
Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
Butter Chicken - Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce, oriental spices and chopped tomatoes in butter $14.00