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

  • Snack Basket $11.50
    • A mixture of tempura battered prawns, dusted fish goujons, crispy chicken tenderloins and broccoli and cheese bites served with dipping sauce
  • 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)
  • 'Richmond' Roast $18.50
    • Oven roasted Southland prime beef served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, homemade gravy and a Yorkshire pudding
  • Homemade Calamari $11.50
    • Tender calamari dusted in specialty herbs, deep fried until golden
  • Buffalo Wings $11.50
    • Chicken wings basted & baked with our own buffalo spice sauce – spicy, hot & tasty
  • Gourmet Lamb Shank Pie $21.00
    • Slow cooked lamb shank in a rich gravy encased in a buttery pastry, served with a herbed potato stack and roast vegetables, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce
  • 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
  • Nacho Supreme $11.50
    • A Bean salsa mix on tortilla chips with melted cheddar, guacamole,Sour cream and jalapenos (add chicken or beef + $4)
  • Spring Roll Vegetarian Deep Fried (6) $8.00
  • King Prawn Tempura (4) $12.00
  • Pineapple Fried Rice $18.00
    • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu
  • Mixed Entree for 2 people $22.00
    • Thai Curry Puff, Chicken Satay, Prawn Cake, Chicken Wing, Money Bag
  • With Rice extra $2.00
  • Seafood Curry $23.00
    • Prawns, Mussel, Scallop
  • Money Bag (4) $9.50
    • Homemade Minced pork and vegetables wrapped in spring roll pastry
  • Cashew Nut $23.50
    • Duck or Prawn
  • EGGS BENEDICT
  • with bacon $12.50
  • your choice of eggs on toast $10.00
  • - creamy rosemary mushrooms served on toast $13.00
  • MUSHROOMS ON TOAST
  • - or smoked salmon $16.50
  • FIG & ALMOND TOAST $14.00
    • fig & almond bread lightly toasted, served with vanilla syrup & cream
  • - blueberries & maple syrup
  • Chicken > Regular $11.90
  • Lamb/Chili Lamb Small$9.90/Regular$11.90
  • Falafel Small$9.90/Regular$11.90
  • Mixed $11.90
  • Mix $14.50
  • Mix $14.50
  • Lamb $14.50
  • (Lamb and/or chicken served with rice, mix of salads and delicious home made sauces)
  • Vol au Vent - chicken or vegetarian $18
  • Steak Sandwich & fries on toasted bread topped w onions & mushrooms $20
  • French Toast –w banana, yoghurt & maple syrup $12 , +bacon extra $4
  • Toast & toppings - 2 slices $6
  • Tarte tartin - traditional french apple pie $10
  • Porridge - creamy rolled oats $9
  • Hoki/Sole - salad & fries $15
  • Muesli w yoghurt & fruit $9
  • BBQ Chicken Wings $7.00
  • Crayfish with Hot & Garlic & Chilli TBC
  • Szechuan Style Beef $45.00
  • Beef Fried Rice M $15.00 /L $26.00
  • BBQ Pork & Noodle Soup M $16.00/ L $24.00
  • Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup $6.00
  • King Prawns & Vegetables M $23.00/L$38.00
  • Fu Jian Style Fried Rice M $19.00/ L $35.00
  • Falafels $12
    • crisp, moist falafels served with cucumber mint raita & chilli jam
  • Kiwi Classic fish ‘n’ chips $18
    • lightly battered fish of the day served with tangy tartare sauce & homemade wedges
  • Lightly dressed garden salad $6
  • Homemade bread loaf with olive oil or butter $3
  • Bread & dips $12
    • freshly baked bread loaves with dips of the day, olive oil & balsamic reduction
  • 180g Hereford fillet steak $35
    • with hand cut potato wedges, aioli & garden salad. add rich red wine jus $4
  • Warm vege salad $17
    • roasted winter veges, orzo, goat’s cheese & rocket salad with a garlic confit dressing
  • 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
  • Kebab On Chips
    • Spit roasted lamb and/or chicken on golden fried French fries with your choice of sauces
  • Cheese $2.00
  • Kebab Plate
    • Lamb or/and chicken served with rice and mix of salads and sauces
  • Lamb (Roll/ Plate) $12.90/$15.40
  • Shish Kebabs on Stick $4.90
  • Adana $4.90
  • Vine Leaves $1.50
  • Kofte (Meat Balls) $4.90
  • Bruschetta $8.50
  • BLT $15.90
    • Bacon, lettuce and tomato in Avanti bread with a side of bbq sauce and salad
  • Toast, Butter & Condiments $6.90
    • A selection of preserves and spreads
  • Green Salad $9.50
    • With our own vinaigrette dressing
  • Rocket Salad $9.20
    • Rocket salad tossed with shaved parmesan and vinaigrette
  • Mona Lisa $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Smoked salmon, capsicum & cream cheese
  • Water $4.00
    • Mineral water - still or sparkling
  • Margarita $17.90/$23.90/$26.90
    • Cheese and fresh tomatoes
  • Petit Flues for 2 $8
  • Cheese Board $24
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Rillette w Capers + Fresh Horseradish N/A
  • Roast Pumpkin, Chilli + Cumin Dip N/A
  • Pulled Moroccan Spiced Lamb w Teateiki N/A
  • Fresh Baked Ciabatta N/A
  • Duck + Wild Mushroom Risotto w Spiring Onion + Parmesan N/A
  • Cider braised Pork Belly w Fennel + Radish N/A
  • Tako Mayo Roll, Octopus with Sweet Mayo $4.00/$5.00
  • Tuna $7.00/2pcs
  • Minami Roll, Slices of Fish, Prawn, Lettuce, Cucumber, Avacado & Egg $25.00
  • Poached, Gently Poached with Japanese Mayonnaise on the side served with Salad $78.00
  • Fresh Tofu, Chilled and Served with Spring Onions, Ginger and Dried Fish Flakes $5.00
  • Spider Roll, Soft Shell Crab $7.50/$8.50
  • Pickled Cucumber $4.00/2pcs
  • Reyna's Choice, Special Entree, Sashimi, Chawanmushi, Tempura, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso Shiru, Rice, Pickles and Dessert $40.00
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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