Cafe '88 in Queenstown Menu

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The Original $10.00
- 100% beef pattie, red onion, fresh tomato, crispy lettuce, tasty cheese, yummy aioli and tomato relish
The Big Bugga $13.00
- 100% beef pattie, hash brown, fried egg, crispy bacon, tomato, crispy lettuce, onion, beetroot, tasty cheese, aioli & tomato relish
Chickened Out $12.00
- Chicken tenderloin, red onion, fresh tomato, crispy lettuce, brie and aioli
Ocean Touch $10.00
- Battered Hoki fillet, crispy lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion and yummy tartare sauce
Summer of '88 $12.00
- 100% beef pattie, bacon, pineapple, red onion, brie, crispy lettuce and a mango and peach chutney
Where's The Beef? $10.00
- VEGETARIAN OPTION: Veggie pattie, onion, tomato, crispy lettuce, tasty cheese, aioli and chutney
K COMBO $5.50
- Add chips and a 300ml Soft Drink to any burger!
Hot Chips $4.00

Bacon / Egg / Gluten-free Bun / Hash Brown $1.50
Cheese / Avocado $ 1.50

Wee Fella $5.00
- (Kids Burger) - 100% beef pattie with tasty cheese and tomato sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

Extra sauce $ .50
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 9.00
- dozen
The Bulls Eye $ 18.50
- Prime New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
The Dawn Horn $ 12.50
- American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 5.00
- 1/2 dozen
Cockadoodle Doo $ 12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins with sundried tomato tapenade, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Chief Wiggum $ 14.50
- Slow roasted New Zealand pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, with aioli and delicious apricot seeded mustard.
Holier than Thou $ 12.90
- Tempured tofu with a spicy satay, coconut and coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli,

Cockadoodle Doo $12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins with sundried tomato tapenade, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
The Dawn Horn $12.50
- American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Bun Laden $12.50
- Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
Double Ferg w/cheese $15.50
- Blue, Swiss, Brie
Little Lamby $12.50
- Prime New Zealand lamb, mint jelly. lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
Fries with your choice of sauce: $4.50
- Sauces: aioli, wasabi mayonnaise, tomato, barbeque or sweet chilli
Tropical Swine $13.90
- Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish
The Codfather $14.50
- Fresh Blue Cod, beer battered with Ferg's dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & aioli.

PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
- Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
- This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
- marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
- Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BEEF BURGER $19.00
- This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
- This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
- Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
- Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!

Roast beetroot, mandarin, feta. $10.00
Crispy duck leg $39.00
- burnt honey witloof, mandarin, puy lentils vinaigrette
Mushrooms, truffle butter. $10.00
Crayfish cocktail $42.00
- marinated tomato, seared avocado, kimchi aioli.
Fried calamari $25.00
- chorizo crumb, green goddess, coriander, lemon.
Beetroot risotto $34.00
- shaved & pickled summer beets, goats cheese bon bon.
Pan seared scallops 29.00
- chili pineapple salsa, coconut dressing.
Strawberry Bombe Alaska 18.00
- Strawberry & basil nage.

ANGUS STRIP LOIN $36.00
- Cut from the short loin, grass fed, NZ Reared. 300gm.
Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
- with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.
SOUTHLAND LAMB RUMP $32.00
- Locally reared lambs from the farms of Southland.
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
Caesar Salad $26.00
- Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg + chicken.
Kumara & Potato Gratin $7.00
Stone Fruit Trifle $14.00
- Stewed central Otago stone fruit layered with sponge, crème patisserie & whipped cream.
Garlic & Herb Baguette $9.00

Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
Carrot & spinach salad w walnuts and blue cheese $9.00
Pork Belly Burger $14.00
- Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
Breakfast Beans $12.00
- Beans served w/ smoked paprila, spinach, chilli, crispy onions, poached egg and grilled bread
Extra Poached Egg $2.00
Extras
Beef Burger $14.00
- 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
- Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw

Samosa (2 samosas) $5.90
- A deep fried pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes & spices
Dal makhani $15.50
- Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
Poppadom (4 pieces) $2.00
Fish sagwala $17.90
- Fillets of fish cooked with fresh spinach gravy
Yellow dal tadka $15.50
- Lentils cooked with spices and butter
Tandoori chicken (half) $12.90
- Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
Tandoori roti $3.00
- Traditional plain unleavened bread
Sweet mango chutney $3.00

Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12
Big Boy Bolognese, bacon, pepperoni mushrooms & BBQ sauce $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta,Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli Jus $30
Scallops Florentine $18
Chicken ,Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28
Pan Seared Blue Cod of the Evening $35
Three Berry Parfait $12

Chicken $24.00
- Pan fried chicken breast, spinach and creamy mushroom sauce
Steak Sandwich $25.00
- Grilled steak served on turkish pide with caramelized onion, smoked cheese, tomato, mesculin lettuce and chipotle aioli
All pizzas bases are made and rolled fresh everyday, resulting in a thin crust base topped with the freshest ingredients. All bases are 12” in diameter (that’s a foot!)
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Stacks classic seafood chowder served with roasted garlic bread
Stacks Favourite $26.00
- Chicken, red onion, button mushroom, feta cheese and BBQ base
Vegetarian $23.00
- Napoli sauce, roasted red peppers, red onion, olives and shaved parmesan
All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
- Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt

Espetada Grande (for 2-3 people) $27.90
- 2 hanging skewers of Chicken thigh, grilled red capsicum & onion served with your choice of a Large side
- Regular $4.50
Coleslaw
- Perinaise $2.50
- Large $6.50
- On its own $24.90
Pineapple $1.50
- Large $6.50

Chicken Coconut Milk Curry N/A
- With Celery, Carrot & Shiitake Mushroom in Creamy Coconut Milk Broth
Cashew Nuts N/A
Pho Bo N/A
- Most Popular Vietnamese Noodle Soup Served with Thinly Slices Angus Beef, Tender Beef Brisket Bean Sprouts and Herbs in Aromatic Beef Broth
Hmong Styled Crispy Whole Fish N/A
- On Bed of Garden Salad & Herbs, with Mild Coriander 'Nuoc Cham'
Crispy Calamari N/A
- with chilli mayo sauce
Five Spice Beef N/A
- Beef Sirloin Slices Wok Tossed with Flavourful Spices & Local Vegetable
Chilli Salted and Pepper Crispy Squid N/A
- Wok Tossed with Onion, Scallion and Capsicum
Chicken and Mango Salad Wok Tossed Vegetables BUN CHA N/A
- Charcoal Grilled Pork and Spring Rolls, Served with Fresh Salad, Viet Pickles, Vermicelli and House Dressing

House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00
Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
Roasted potatoes with rosemary salt $6.00
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.
Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliﬂower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00

Small $22.00
Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese $12.00
Small $19.00
Roasted Lamb Shank(s) with Roasted Vege, Garlic Mash & Gravy $27 (1) / $32 (2)
Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
Thin Lizzie $27.00
Strawberry & Raspberry Sorbet with Meringues $10.00
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli

Deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake, lemon curd, apricot biscotti, saffron pashmak. Wine match - Le Fou Bendigo Riesling $14.00
Kumara, broccoli and courgette fritters, with Moroccan spices roast red onion, date syrup, beluga lentils and tomatoes (gf) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Pinot Noir $28.00
House-baked bread, Cairnmuir olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, olives $13.50
Traditional Greek salad $14.00
Chicken bolognaise $15.00
- fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00
House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
- with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling

Tobin’s Feast $25.00
- Pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives & dressed with sundried tomato pesto
Jerk Spiced Chicken $25.00
- Jerk spiced chicken, fire-roasted peppers, finished with corn and coriander salsa
House Smoked Salmon $25.00
- House smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon ricotta and fire-roasted peppers
Cheese Board $22.00
- Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
- Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
Soup n/a
- Please see our blackboard
Pork Belly Burger $19.00
- Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
Greens $6.00
- Sauté green beans and broccoli