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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Fish & Chips $9.90
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Sticky date pudding drizzled in toffee sauce and served with ice cream
  • Cob Loaf $9.50
    • A locally baked six piece loaf with herb or garlic butter
  • Steak & Smoked Cheese Sandwich $21.50
    • Tender beef minute steak with melted smoked cheese, tomato, lettuce and burnt onion mayo, served with fries
  • Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu $22.50
    • Juicy chicken breast, stuffed with smoked bacon and swiss cheese then crumbed and baked. Served with roasted gourmet potatoes, buttered broccoli and carrots, with a creamy chicken gravy.
  • Beef Schnitzel $11.50
  • Money Bag (4) $9.50
    • Homemade Minced pork and vegetables wrapped in spring roll pastry
  • Phad Thai $23.50
    • Duck or Prawn
  • Sweet & Sour $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Phad See Ew $23.50
    • Your choice of meat wok fried flat noodle with egg, onion, carrot, cabbage and broccoli in TNT Chef blended sauce - Duck or Prawn
  • With Rice extra $2.00
  • Garlic Chicken $22.00
  • Prawn Cake (4) $12.00
    • Prawn meat & pork mince marinated served with Plum sauce
  • Garden Salad $7.00
  • BREAKFAST $16.50
    • two eggs, sausage, bacon, mushroom, hash brown, toast & homemade beans (vege option available)
  • EGGS ON TOAST
  • EGGS BENEDICT
  • - or grilled banana & caramel with ice cream or cream $12.50
  • - with bacon $15.50
  • - blueberries & maple syrup
  • PANCAKES
  • MUSHROOMS ON TOAST
  • Chili Lamb $14.50
  • Chicken $16.90
  • Lamb $14.50
  • Lamb $14.50
  • Mix Small$9.90 /Regular$11.90
  • (Your Choice of Kebab Rolls or Burgers with chips/fries and a standard soft drink.)
  • (Large fresh bun stuffed with lamb and /or chicken accompanied with fresh salads and homemade sauces.)
  • Mixed $11.90
  • All Day Breakfast -bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushroom $18
  • Kids Platter - fruit, treats, fairy bread, fries $9
  • Rhubarb & Apple Crumble...gluten free $10
  • Eggs on Toast (any style) $10
  • Shoestring Fries w mini hotdogs, chicken nuggets, or fish bites $7
  • Hoki/Sole - salad & fries $15
  • Chocolate Cheesecake $10
  • Scrambled Egg on Toast $6
  • Stir Fried Beef M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Beef with Honey Pepper Sauce M $18.00/L $32.00
  • King Prawns & Vegetables M $23.00/L$38.00
  • Seafood & Noodle Soup M $19.00/ L $33.00
  • Scallops with Black Bean Sauce M $23.00/L $39.00
  • Crayfish with Ginger & Spring Onion TBC
  • Pork & Vegegtables M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Sliced Fish with preserved vegetable $48.00
  • Cheese puffs $9
    • a Brazilian speciality! Freshly baked feather-light cheese puffs hot from the oven. Made with gluten-free cassava & tangy cheddar
  • Cheese board (2 cheeses / 3 cheeses) $24 / $30
    • wedges of Whitestone Brie with your choice of Kapiti Kikorangi Blue or Kapiti aged cheddar. Homemade oat cakes, apple, toasted walnuts, quince paste & fig chutney
  • Hand-cut potato wedges with aioli $6
  • 180g Hereford fillet steak $35
    • with hand cut potato wedges, aioli & garden salad. add rich red wine jus $4
  • Rich & creamy seafood chowder $20
    • packed full of seafood, served in a crusty cobb bread bowl
  • 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
  • Calamari $16
    • calamari rings served with homemade lemon aioli & smoked paprika aioli
  • NZ green-lipped mussels $21
    • in a white wine, garlic, cream & parsley sauce served with freshly baked crusty bread
  • Adana/Kofte (Roll/ Plate) $12.90/$15.40
  • Kebab On Chips
    • Spit roasted lamb and/or chicken on golden fried French fries with your choice of sauces
  • Vegetarian
    • Wine leaves or/and Falafel, authentic mix of herbs and spices, with chickpeas, served with salads and homemade sauces
  • Shish, Adana OR Kofte Kebabs
    • Diced lamb or/and chicken breast grilled and rolled in bread or served in a plate with rice, salads and sauces
  • Lamb/Chilly Lamb (Regular/ Small) $11.90/$10.90
  • Shish Kebabs on Stick $4.90
  • Chicken $13.50
  • Cheese $2.00
  • BBQ Chicken $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Roast chicken, bacon, onion, topped with BBQ sauce
  • Lamb Shanks $28.90
    • Southland’s finest, braised in a thick gravy and served with garlic mash
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro $18.90
    • Rich tomato sauce, red wine and herbs on a bed of spaghetti topped with shaved parmesan
  • Mushrooms on Toast $13.90/$14.90
    • Mushrooms on Toast Fresh nushrooms sauteed in a creamy tarragon sauce - add bacon
  • Mussels Provencal $25.90
    • Green lipped mussels steamed with white wine, onion, garlic and tomato,served with warm bread
  • Roast Chicken Salad $18.40
    • Roast chicken, salad greens and crispy noodles drizzled with our own Vinaigrette or swap chicken for smoked salmon
  • Classic Caesar Salad $17.50/$19.50
    • Croutons, bacon, egg, anchovies and parmesan tossed in a light creamy caesar dressing or Roast chicken
  • Ginger Beer $4.00
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Rillette w Capers + Fresh Horseradish N/A
  • Cress, Rocket + Blue Cheese w Pear Salad & Toasted Hazelnuts N/A
  • Roast Pumpkin, Chilli + Cumin Dip N/A
  • Cider braised Pork Belly w Fennel + Radish N/A
  • Petit Flues for 2 $8
  • Fresh Baked Ciabatta N/A
  • Pulled Moroccan Spiced Lamb w Teateiki N/A
  • Cheese Board $24
  • Squid Rings, Succulent Bread crumbed Squid served with Japanese Mayonnaise $12.00/$25.00
  • Carrot $4.00/2pcs
  • Mackerel Sashimi $10.00
  • Makunouchi Box, A Special Dinner Box Containing Suno Mono, Salad, Sashimi, Tempura, Pickles, Miso Shiru, Rice, Dessert and a Choice of One of the Following: Yakizakana, Beef Teriyaki or Chicken $35.00
  • Chirashi Sushi, A Bowl of Sushi Rice Topped with a Mixed Seafood Selection $25.00
  • Ishikari Naba, A Hokkaido Speciality. Salmon, Vegetables, Tofu and Noodles cooked in a Miso Soup $30.00
  • Mixed Sashimi, A Selection of Thinly Sliced Fresh Fish $18.00/$28.00
  • Tempura Roll, Pumpkin & Kumara $5.00/$6.00
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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