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

  • Thai Beef Salad $18.50
    • Flash fried beef strips tossed in a fresh salad of cucumber, spring onion, tomato and chilli, dressed with a sweet chilli and lemon dressing
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Sticky date pudding drizzled in toffee sauce and served with ice cream
  • Chicken Tenders & Chips $9.90
  • Bangers 'N' Mash $9.50
  • 'The Pig Burger' $18.50
    • Handmade beef pattie with smokey bacon and swiss cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, tangy tomato relish, aioli and steak fries
  • 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
  • Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Sandwich $19.50
    • Chicken breast, crispy bacon and fresh avocado, in a Tuscan style bun with lettuce, tomato and aioli, served with fries
  • 'Fareham' Fish n Chips $18.50
    • Fresh South Island fillets of Tarakihi in a crispy beer batter served with garden salad and chips with tartare sauce
  • Ginger & Oyster Sauce $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Green or Red Curry $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Spicy Noodles $18.00
    • Your choice of meat stir fried with flat rice noodles with fresh chilli, tomato, broccoli, bamboo strips, peas and basil leaves - Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Thai Prawn Crackers $6.50
  • TNT Yellow Curry $23.50
    • Duck or Prawn
  • Spicy Noodles $23.50
    • Your choice of meat stir fried with flat rice noodles with fresh chilli, tomato, broccoli, bamboo strips, peas and basil leaves - Duck or Prawn
  • Chicken Satay (4) $10.00
  • Tham Nak Spicy Fried Rice $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • SPANISH EGGS $14.00
    • fried eggs with chorizo, potato & homemade beans
  • - two poached eggs & bacon on a homemade muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce $14.00
  • - or grilled banana & caramel with ice cream or cream $12.50
  • BREAKFAST BAGEL $12.50
    • sesame bagel topped with bacon & scrambled egg
  • - creamy rosemary mushrooms served on toast $13.00
  • with bacon $12.50
  • your choice of eggs on toast $10.00
  • PANCAKES
  • Mix $14.50
  • Lamb/Chili Lamb Small$9.90/Regular$11.90
  • Chili Lamb $14.50
  • Mix $16.90
  • Vege Falafel Small$9.90/Regular$11.90
  • Chicken $14.50
  • Mix $14.50
  • Mixed $11.90
  • Mussels - in the shell w creamy sauce & crusty bread $14
  • Omelette - cheese, tomato, ham..w toast or salad $15
  • All Day Breakfast -bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, tomato, mushroom $18
  • Sticky date pudding $10
  • Soup & Toast $10
  • Eggs on Toast (any style) $10
  • Muesli w yoghurt & fruit $9
  • Margherita - Tomato & cheese Large: $19, Medium: $14
  • Steamed White Rice S$2.50/M$9.00/L$15.00
  • Spare Ribs, Spiced & Wok Fried M $19.00/L $33.00
  • Hot & Spicy Beancurd M $17.00 /L $30.00
  • Pork & Vegegtables M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Combination Meat Egg Foo Young M $18.00/L $29.00
  • Sizzling Spicy Chicken M $22.00/L $35.50
  • Fu Jian Style Fried Rice M $19.00/ L $35.00
  • Venison with Ginger & Spring Onion $38.00
  • Kiwi Classic fish ‘n’ chips $18
    • lightly battered fish of the day served with tangy tartare sauce & homemade wedges
  • Wild mushroom pappardelle $18
    • sautéed wild mushrooms tossed with fresh pasta ribbons & truffle oil, & finished with shavings of sharp parmesan & fresh thyme
  • Calamari $16
    • calamari rings served with homemade lemon aioli & smoked paprika aioli
  • Falafels $12
    • crisp, moist falafels served with cucumber mint raita & chilli jam
  • 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
  • Bread & dips $12
    • freshly baked bread loaves with dips of the day, olive oil & balsamic reduction
  • Falafel bowl $18
    • crisp, moist falafels, homemade chilli jam & cucumber mint raita served in a tortilla basket with a garden salad
  • Chicken $12.90
  • 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
  • Falafel $2.00
  • Lamb/Chilly Lamb $10.90
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Kebab Burger
    • Large fresh bun stuffed with lamb or/and chicken, mix of salads and sauces
  • Chicken $10.90
  • Adana $4.90
  • Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel $27.90
    • Topped with ham, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and grilled cheese served on a bed of spaghetti
  • Shearer's Breakfast $16.90
    • Eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown, bacon, baked beans and toast
  • Salmon Fillet $28.90
    • Akaroa salmon baked in a maple whiskey glaze with roast potatoes and salad
  • Corn Fritters $14.90/$15.90
    • Savoury fritters filled with sweetcorn and topped with chunky salsa, sour cream and bacon or smoked salmon
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
    • Toasted bread with melted butter and fresh garlic
  • Steak Sandwich $16.90/$18.90
    • Open sandwich stacked with steak, cheese, caramelised onion and salad, Add a fried egg
  • Pasta Prima Vera $23.70
    • Sautéed seasonal vegetables with a creamy garlic and tomato sauce served on penne
  • Pizza of the day $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Ask your server for details
  • Cress, Rocket + Blue Cheese w Pear Salad & Toasted Hazelnuts N/A
  • Fresh Baked Ciabatta N/A
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Rillette w Capers + Fresh Horseradish N/A
  • Cheese Board $24
  • Pulled Moroccan Spiced Lamb w Teateiki N/A
  • Cider braised Pork Belly w Fennel + Radish N/A
  • Petit Flues for 2 $8
  • Duck + Wild Mushroom Risotto w Spiring Onion + Parmesan N/A
  • Salmon Fillet, A large piece of King Salmon Fillet with Sweet Soy and Ginger Sauce served on bed of Spinach $28.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken, Tender Chicken Pan fried and Basted with our Teriyaki Sauce $12.00/$25.00
  • Mackerel Sashimi $10.00
  • Sashimi, Served Raw in the Traditional Japanese Style $78.00
  • Tempura Prawn Roll $5.50/$8.50
  • Eel & Kappa Roll, Eel, Cucumber $7.00/$8.00
  • Tuna Roll $4.00/$5.00
  • Tempura Udon, Served with Deep Fried Seafood and Vegetables $13.50
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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