The Blue Door in Queenstown-Lakes Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Vietnamese rolls of crisp fried Mutton Bird $27.50
    • with Asian salad, Miso Aioli & Sesame dipping sauce, pickled Cucumber.
  • Prawn & water Chestnut Dumplings, Duck and Ginger consommé. $24.50
  • Salad of free range Canterbury Pork $24.50
    • marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing.
  • Confit of Bendigo Rabbit $28.50
    • with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pinenuts & sous vide Rhubarb.
  • “Bellota” Jamon Iberico $28.50
    • organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste.
  • Wakanui grain fed Beef “Tartare” $29.50
    • with truffled free range Egg.
  • Spicy Lentil, Tomato & Coconut Soup $18.50
    • with chargrilled Flatbread & Yoghurt Riata.
  • Sustainably Farmed Sturgeon Caviar P.O.A.
    • with Blinis and other classical accompaniments.
MAINS MAINS
  • 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 $39.50
    • with Honeyed roasted Celeriac, Rosemary Bread & Butter pudding.
SIDES SIDES
  • Stir fry Broccolini, Shitake Mushrooms, Ginger & Oyster sauce. $9.50
  • Baby Cos Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Confit dressing. $9.50
  • Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg & Crème Fraiche. $9.50
  • Duck Fat Potatoes $9.50
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Saffron’s Nasi Goreng. $26.50
  • Green Lip Mussels with white wine & Lemongrass. $22.00
  • Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, $26.50
    • Served with Jasmine Rice.
  • Grilled Stewart Island Blue Cod $28.50
    • with preserved Lemon Risotto & Broccoli leaves.
  • Salad of crisp fried Pork & Chargrilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing. $18.50
  • Chargrilled Southland Hereford Rump $29.50
    • with sautéed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus.
  • Confit of Pork Belly with Chargrilled Pear, honeyed Parsnips. $24.50
  • Thai Red curry of Beef $24.50
    • with Pineapple, Thai Basil, Kaffir lime leaf, Cashew nuts and Jasmine Rice.
  • 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
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • Laphroaig, single malt Crème Brulée $16.50
    • with Monte Cristo Tobacco Biscotti.
  • Deep fried Walnut & Praline Ice cream, Lemon cream. $16.50
  • Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta $16.50
    • with Mango, Lime salsa.
  • Jilly's warm Chocolate Cake $15.50
    • served with Vanilla bean ice cream and Raspberry Coulis.
  • Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto. $16.50
  • Trio of Fresh Fruit Sorbets. $14.50
A SELECTION OF CHEESES A SELECTION OF CHEESES
  • Le Delice De Bourgogne, Triple Cream French Brie. $22.50 a portion
    • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.
  • 'Saint Agur' - a French Cheese from Normandy triple cream, soft mild Blue. $22.50 a portion
    • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.
  • Neudorf Richmond Red - a hard NZ sheep's cheese. $22.50 a portion
    • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.
  • Redwood Dairy Gouda - a NZ goat's cheese. $22.50 a portion
    • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Roast Pumpkin & Haloumi Salad $18.50
    • Roast pumpkin, panfried haloumi, cous cous, tomato and pumpkin seeds, tossed through a herb dressing
  • Side Dishes N/A
    • Mash and Gravy, Plate of Veggies, Side Salad
  • Nacho Supreme $11.50
    • A Bean salsa mix on tortilla chips with melted cheddar, guacamole,Sour cream and jalapenos (add chicken or beef + $4)
  • Brownie Sundae $12.50
    • Warm chunks of chocolate brownie in a mix of chocolate sauce and berry coulis topped with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and toasted nuts
  • The Pig Brekkie (available until 4pm) $17.50
    • A jumbo feast of sausages, bacon rashers, fried eggs,tomatoes, hash browns, baked beans and wholemeal toast
  • Steak & Smoked Cheese Sandwich $21.50
    • Tender beef minute steak with melted smoked cheese, tomato, lettuce and burnt onion mayo, served with fries
  • The Pig Platter (4/6 persons) $39
    • A jumbo selection of sticky pork ribs, spicy buffalo wings, tempura battered prawns, lemon pepper calamari, broccoli & cheese bites on a bed of steak fries & wedges served with dipping sauce  (serves 4/6 people)
  • Lamb Shank Pie $14
  • Ginger & Oyster Sauce $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • TNT Spicy Crispy Pork $20.50
    • Medium, Hot or Spicy only
  • Tom Kha Soup $13.50
    • Chicken or Tofu
  • Thai Crispy BBQ Chicken Wings (4) $10.00
  • Money Bag (4) $9.50
    • Homemade Minced pork and vegetables wrapped in spring roll pastry
  • With Rice extra $2.00
  • Garlic Chicken $22.00
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • SPANISH EGGS $14.00
    • fried eggs with chorizo, potato & homemade beans
  • - or grilled banana & caramel with ice cream or cream $12.50
  • BREAKFAST BAGEL $12.50
    • sesame bagel topped with bacon & scrambled egg
  • BREAKFAST $16.50
    • two eggs, sausage, bacon, mushroom, hash brown, toast & homemade beans (vege option available)
  • EGGS ON TOAST
  • with bacon $12.50
  • - creamy rosemary mushrooms served on toast $13.00
  • - with bacon $15.00
  • Lamb $14.50
  • Chili Lamb $14.50
  • Chicken Small$9.90/Regular$11.90
  • (Vine leaves and/or Falafel ( authentic mix of herbs and spices with chickpeas ) served with fresh salads and homemade sauces)
  • (Large fresh bun stuffed with lamb and /or chicken accompanied with fresh salads and homemade sauces.)
  • Falafel Small$9.90/Regular$11.90
  • Burger combo $15.90
  • Lamb/Chili Lamb $16.90
  • Texan Chicken - Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, chilli sc Large: $24, Medium: $15
  • Mussels - in the shell w creamy sauce & crusty bread $14
  • Chocolate Cheesecake $10
  • All Day Breakfast -bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushroom $18
  • Scrambled Egg on Toast $6
  • Muesli w yoghurt & fruit $9
  • Shoestring Fries w mini hotdogs, chicken nuggets, or fish bites $7
  • Sailz Platter - A selection of breads, cheese, fresh & pickled products for 2 $26
  • Tai Wan Style Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • King Prawns with Crushed Garlic M $23.00/L$38.00
  • Hong Kong Style Peking Duck Course (with soup) M $72.00/ L $116.00
  • BBQ Pork & Noodle Soup M $16.00/ L $24.00
  • King Prawns in XO Sauce M $23.00/L $38.00
  • Hot & Sour Soup $6.00
  • Specialty Beancurd M $22.00 /L $39.00
  • Hunan Style Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Hand-cut potato wedges with aioli $6
  • Postmasters Platter – a taste of the region’s best produce $48
    • including house smoked salmon, venison carpaccio, chicken liver pâté, Whitestone Brie, spiced nuts, marinated olives, fig chutney, homemade oat cakes, breads & dips with wine matches 3 x 50 ml, $12 per person
  • Southern lamb burger $22
    • lamb patty, feta, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, served in a multi-grain bun with hand cut potato wedges & aioli
  • Kiwi Classic fish ‘n’ chips $18
    • lightly battered fish of the day served with tangy tartare sauce & homemade wedges
  • Chicken liver pâté $14
    • silky smooth chicken, sage & port pâté with apple paste & freshly baked bread
  • Falafels $12
    • crisp, moist falafels served with cucumber mint raita & chilli jam
  • Homemade bread loaf with olive oil or butter $3
  • Wild mushroom pappardelle $18
    • sautéed wild mushrooms tossed with fresh pasta ribbons & truffle oil, & finished with shavings of sharp parmesan & fresh thyme
  • Box of mix salad $8.90
  • Kebab Plate
    • Lamb or/and chicken served with rice and mix of salads and sauces
  • Chicken (Roll/ Plate) $12.90/$15.40
  • Kofte (Meat Balls) $4.90
  • Baked Potatoes
    • Baked potatoes mixed with cheese and butter served in a plate with salads and homemade sauces
  • Chicken $13.50
  • Mix $14.50
  • Vine Leaves $1.50
  • Bruschetta $8.50
  • Putanesca $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Anchovy, capers and olives
  • Eggs any Style $13.90
    • Bacon, poached, scrambled or fried eggs and toast
  • Prime Cut Ribeye $28.90
    • Steak cooked to your liking, accompanied with roast potatoes, topped with a seasonal vegetable and a red wine sauce
  • Skewered King Prawns $25.90
    • 10 King prawns, sautéed and served with a side salad, rice medley and a sweet soy and ginger sauce
  • Salmon Fillet $28.90
    • Akaroa salmon baked in a maple whiskey glaze with roast potatoes and salad
  • Greek Salad $10.90
    • Olives, tomatoes and fresh feta cheese drizzled with our own vinaigrette
  • Fresh and Fruity $11.90
    • Alpine museli, banana and natural yoghurt
  • Roast Pumpkin, Chilli + Cumin Dip N/A
  • Petit Flues for 2 $8
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Rillette w Capers + Fresh Horseradish N/A
  • Cheese Board $24
  • Duck + Wild Mushroom Risotto w Spiring Onion + Parmesan N/A
  • Pulled Moroccan Spiced Lamb w Teateiki N/A
  • Cress, Rocket + Blue Cheese w Pear Salad & Toasted Hazelnuts N/A
  • Cider braised Pork Belly w Fennel + Radish N/A
  • Salmon $7.00/2pcs
  • Mackerel $6.00/2pcs
  • Tuna Sashimi $18.00/$28.00
  • New Zealand Set, Mussel Suno Mono, Sashimi, Beef Tataki, Chawan Mushi, Yakitori, 1/2 Crayfish, Miso Shiru, Rice, Pickles, and Dessert $75.00
  • Eel & Kappa Roll, Eel, Cucumber $7.00/$8.00
  • Cucumber $4.00/2pcs
  • Inari $4.00/2pcs
  • Miso Shiru, A Soy Bean Paste Soup garnished with Tofu, Spring Onions and Wakame Seaweed $4.00
The Blue Door

The Blue Door

location

Address

18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown, Queenstown-Lakes, Otago, 9302, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034420415

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM Tuesday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM Wednesday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM Thursday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM Friday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM Saturday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM Sunday: 5:00PM - 1:30AM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Bankcard

Location
18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown, Queenstown-Lakes, Otago, 9302, New Zealand
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