Arnolds Diner in Queenstown Menu

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Eggs on toast $8.50
- with a bottomless cup of coffee.Add streaky bacon $5.00
Arnold's bugan tic breakfast burger $20.80
- 200 gm prime beef pattie, sausage, bacon, egg, hash brown, lettuce, tomato, aioli and tomato relish
Egg's Benedict burger $15.50
- toasted bun with baby spinach, eggs and hollandaise sauce. With either 100% prime NZ beef pattie, streaky bacon or hot smoked salmon
Pancake stack $9.50
- freshly made pancakes, buttered with maple syrup & grilled banana or berry compote and a dusting of sugar.Add streaky bacon $5.00.
Campfire fry up $18.50
- refried potatoes, chorizo, onions, tomato, bacon with fried eggs served in their own fry-pan
Open face omelette $15.50
- fluffy 3 egg omelette with bacon, chorizo, tomato & baby spinach
Muesli $10.50
- with our own berry compote & yoghurt
Pig out $21.50
- local sausages, bacon, refried potatoes, toast, grilled tomato, New Zealand's own baked beans and eggs your way poached - fried or scrambled
Homemade doughnuts
- baked not fried other delicious stuff- check the counter

Extra bacon(3 rashers) $5.00
Baked beans $3.80
Refried potatoes $3.80
Extra egg $1.50
Sausages(2) $7.50
Mushrooms $5.00

Arnold's classic beef burger $14.80
- Hereford pattie, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Arnold's aioli
Arnold's classic cheeseburger $15.90
- Hereford pattie, lettuce, tomato, red onion, with cheese & Arnolds aioli
Pick a Sauce
- coca cola BBQ, tomato relish, tomato chilli, blue cheese, caesar, gherkin relish or sweet chilli
Porky's burger $15.80
- 200gms of minced prime pork with spiced apple chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onions & aioli
Laaaaaamb burger $15.20
- NZ's finest minced lamb with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, red onions & aioli
Southern Alps wild minced venison with beetroot relish, feta, lettuce, tomato, red onions & aioli $16.50
Chicken burger $16.50
- grilled 100% minced chicken breast with bacon, caesar dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onions & aioli
Falafel burger $14.50
- grilled falafel pattie with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
McArnold's sliders $18.00
- three bite size beef burgers with cheese, onions and coca cola BBQ sauce, served with handful of fries
Wakatipu Quesadilla $13.80
- with cheese, onions, refried beans, tomato and served with side of guacamole
Chicken ranch Quesadilla $18.00
- with prime chicken, cheese, onions, refried beans, tomato, then served with a side of guacamole
Beef Quesadilla $17.50
- with our own minced prime beef, cheese, onions, refried beans, tomato and served with a side of guacamole
Te chef's concoction Please ask your, any suggestions let us know - we may have them on your next visit
- late edition burger created by the best for burger lovers
Burger in a bowl $16.50
- take your pick of any of our delish 200 gm prime minced meat patties, add melted cheese, lettuce, pickled vegetables, onions, tomatoes & caesar dressing
Tailor made foot long dog $10.50
- 1x12 inch hot dog, onions & American mustard all in the freshest of bread rolls baked especially for us
Chilli cheese dog &12.50
- with onions, tomato & chilli sauce. The same as above except with tomato & chilli sauce & cheese added
New Zealand's Favourites $19.50
- open steak sandwich, toasted rye, 200g prime rib eye steak, lettuce, tomato, onions, egg and aioli
Foveaux strait blue cod $20.50
- southern ocean blue cod battered or pan-fried and served with either our own hand-cut chips or shoestring fries, served with salad and tartare sauce.Other suggestion: chips may be swapped for cash and perhaps two eggs added for an extra $3.00.
South pacific calamari $15.50
- southern ocean cold climate calamari, dusted & fried and a fresh salad
Caesar salads $16.50
- streaky bacon, garlic croutons, parmesan, soft egg, cos lettuce and caesar dressing.Add chicken kafta $6.00.Add smoked salmon &7.00.
Zamora QT bangers and mash $24.50
- I metre long, locally made, gluten free sausage, grilled & served with creamy mash & peas
Sticky pork spare ribs $21.00/$32.00
- the ultimate pork ribs basted with our own coca cola BBQ sauce and served with baby potatoes, choose 1/2 serving / full serving

Steak, eggs and chips $21.50
- 200g prime New Zealand rib eye steak with fries or chips and two eggs
Mega Steak $29.50
- 400 g prime New Zealand rib eye steak with fries
Flintstone steak $39.50
- 600g T-bone steak with hand cut fries
Pick a sauce
- coca cola BBQ, tomato relish, tomato chilli, blue cheese, caesar, gherkin relish sweet chilli sauce
1/2 Southern fried chicken $19.50
- coated in our own herb covering, fried in oil and served with chips and your choice of sauce-coca cola BBQ, tomato relish, tomato chilli, blue cheese, caesar, gherkin relish sweet chilli sauce

Fried onions $1.50
Bacon(3) $5.00
Grilled mushrooms $4.00
Eggs(2) $3.00

Grilled pineapple $1.00 ea
Beetroot relish $1.00 ea
Egg $1.00 ea
Extra sauce $1.00 ea
Cheese $2.00ea
Bacon $2.00ea
Guacamole $2.00ea

Garlic bread $4.50
Garlic bread $7.50
- with tomato, chilli & cheese
Eggs(2) $3.00
Fries $4.50
Bacon(3) $5.00
Grilled mushrooms $4.00
Chilli cheese fries $8.50
Creamy mash potato & gravy $6.00
Kumara fries $8.50
Hand cut fries skin on $7.50
Homemade onion rings $5.50
- with aioli
Twice - baked potato $5.50
- with bacon onion and cheese
Fresh garden salad $7.50
Grilled corn on the cob $5.00
- with butter & parmesan cheese

Brownie with Icecream & Cream $10.00
Icecream sundae $8.50
- chocolate, berry, caramel
Banoffie sundae $9.50
Apple pie with cream $8.50
- made by us
Sugar fix $8.50
- donut made fresh every morning

Nearby Sample Menus

Cockadoodle Oink $ 14.00
- Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, American streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 9.00
- dozen
Sweet Julie $ 12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a ginger soy sauce dressed with sweet chilli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
The Codfather $ 14.50
- Fresh Blue Cod, beer battered with Ferg's dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 5.00
- 1/2 dozen
Little Lamby $ 12.50
- Prime New Zealand lamb, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
The Morning Glory $ 10.00
- With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & tarragon mayonnaise.
Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50

Greens with poached eggs and Harissa $16.50
- wilted kale, silver beet and spinach topped with poached eggs and Harissa
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens
Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
- Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
Scrambled eggs $8.50
- with bacon & soldiers
Soup of the day $12.00
- made with fresh vegetables and served with our focaccia
Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
- Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
French Toast with Bacon, Banana and maple $17.50
- French toast topped with free range bacon, pure maple syrup and fresh banana
Fruit salad $8.50
- with yoghurt & granola

Blue Cod $33
- crumbed with pickled onion mayonnaise
Whole Flounder $38
- oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
Nevis Garden’s asparagus with crispy capers & browned butter $9.50
The Happy Hen Pavlova $15.90
- made with fresh eggs from our own very happy hens free ranging at Fishbone Farm – with strawberries & cream
Green-lipped Mussels $33.90
- steamed with white wine, garlic & slow cooked onions served with our hand cut chips & grilled bread
Jackson Bay Octopus Tacos with crushed potatoes & chorizo, kiwi fruit salsa, avocado cream $18
For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
- Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
Southland Lamb $37.90
- slow cooked shoulder with farro, asparagus & peas, green garlic & pumpkin seed pesto, crumbed lamb sweetbreads

Chicken or Lamb Bhuna $16.90
- Cubes of chicken or lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
Mushroom Shimla Mirch $16.60
- Mushroom and capsicum cooked with spices and onions in a thick sauce
Yellow Dal Tadka $15.90
- Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and spices
Dessert Naan $6.50
- Naan filled with chocolate.
Steamed Basmati Rice $3.00
Cheese and Garlic Naan $5.00
- Stuffed and freshly grated cheese and topped with garlic and butter
Mushroom Matar Masala $16.50
- Mushroom and green peas cooked in a tangy masala sauce
Tandoori Fish Tikka (4 Pieces) $14.90
- Fillet of fish marinated in homemade spices, yoghurt and mustard oil and char grilled to perfection. A house speciality.

MEAT LOVERS $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Salami, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Sausages and BBQ Sauce.
TUNA EXPRESS $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Tuna, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeño Peppers, Cream Cheese and Black Pepper.
CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00
SAUSAGE TREAT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Sausages, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Feta Cheese.
DESSERTS PIZZA $10.00
- BlackBerries, Strawberries, Custard, Desiccated Coconut topped with Chocolate Syrup.
VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
CHEESE GARLIC FOCACCIA $7.00
- Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic Powder.
SALMON WAVE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream Cheese and Red Onions.

Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese $12
Greek Salad $10
Gibbston Brie & Kikorangi Blue Cheese with Oatcakes & Fruit Pastes $20
Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12
Roasted Lamb Shank(s) with Roasted Vege, Garlic Mash and Gravy (1) $27 (2) $32
Kumara, pumpkin, olives , feta, courgette, tomato, mushrooms $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Thin Lizzie’s Dynamic Salad $16
Housemade Gnocchi with Tomato,Chilli ,Basil,Olive & Caper Sauce with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese $26

Pan Fried Market Fish $27.00
- Market fish of the day, roast potatoes and fennel salad, salsa verde and lemon
Vanilla Créme Brulee $13.00
- Served with sweet biscuit
Chicken Caesar Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan cheese, cos lettuce and traditional anchovy dressing
Vegetarian Tofu Burger $24.00
- Pan fried tofu with ginger and honey soy sauce, tomato, aioli and tomato sauce
Wedges $10.00
- With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Fish & Chips $27.00
- Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
Fries $9.00
- With aioli and tomato sauce
Sticky Date Pudding $13.00
- Served with a warm butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream

Sauteed southland paua $48.95
- Shaved paua (abalone), garlic butter, fried potatoes, cress
Selection of petit fours per person $13.95
Steamed seasonal vegetables, parsley butter $10.95
Cardrona lamb roti rolls $22.95
- Spiced lamb shoulder, fried roti, mint spring & coriander slaw, roasted coconut, lime kasundi
Sauteed southland paua $48.95
- Shaved paua (abalone), garlic butter, fried potatoes, cress
Autumn pears $16.95
- Vanilla pear, almond sponge, poire williamsgel, green apple sorbet, hibiscus sauce
Brie de meaux $12.95
- Black figs, local walnuts / Gooey soft - textured white rind cheese, mild, nutty with fruit flavours / Brie de meaux , France
South island whitebait fritter (50gm / 100gm) $23.95 / $39.95
- Free range egg,wonder bread, salad leaves

Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00
Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00

Cookie Fix $2.00
Steak Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
Brownie $2.50
Roast Beef Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
Regular (R) Petita (P)
Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
Steak Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50

DEEP FRIED MOCHI $8.00
SPICY FISH ROE DUMPLING $9.00
PRAWN $7.00
YAKITORI/CHICKEN $6.00
TUNA $6.00
MUSSEL $5.00
DEEP FRIED CAMEMBERT $9.00
OX TONGUE $12.00

Salad of roasted winter vegetables, candied walnuts, crispy kale leaf, fried lentils & port wine vinaigrette $16.00
Dark valrhona chocolate mousse bomb with caramelized feijoas $8.00
Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
- Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliﬂower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00

Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
- Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
Kids Toast $6.50
- Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
- Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
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
Pork Belly Salad (GF) $18.00
- Braised pork belly served with mixed greens, walnuts, apple, red onion, carrot & sprouts drizzled with a creamy aioli & balsamic dressing
Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
- Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
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.
Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
- Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50

All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
Cold Cut Classic $10.00
- Your choice of ham or chicken with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, olive oil and vinegar
Large (450ml) $9.50
The Charlie (Banh Mi) $12.50
- Vietnamese chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot & daikon radish, coriander, fresh chilli, spring onion, mayo and sweet soy sauce
The Muffin Muncher $7.50
- Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
- Add ham for $2.50
Small (280ml) $6.50
BBQ Pulled Pork $12.50
- Shredded braised pork in our spicy BBQ sauce with cheddar cheese and cole slaw

Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00
Free range chicken braised, with ginger, lime and honey Corn couscous and courgette and mint salad (gf) (df) Wine match - Red Shed Pinot Blanc $30.00
Lamb loin brochettes with quince, warm buckwheat, roast capsicum and, oregano salad. Greek yoghurt, pita and rose harissa (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Reserve Pinot Noir $35.00
Gibbston Valley Harvest Platter (for two) $59.50
- farmhouse cheeses, charcuterie, pork rilette, house-made hummus, hot-smoked fish, potato, feta & rosemary, frittata, escabeche of mushrooms, house-made pesto, Mediterranean marinated mussels, dolmades, selection of pickles & olives, spicy apricot chutney, breads & crackersWine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris or Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir
Local cheeses $22.00
- house-made date & orange chutney, spiced pear (v) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling
Capsicum hummus, crispy minced lamb $16.00
- isot pepper, caramelised onions & pita wafers (df) (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Le Fou Riesling - Bendigo
Deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake, lemon curd, apricot biscotti, saffron pashmak. Wine match - Le Fou Bendigo Riesling $14.00
Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00