Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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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.
Tropical Swine $ 13.90
- Prime New Zealand beef, American streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
Bun Laden $ 12.50
- Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
Sweet Bambi $ 12.50
- Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plumm chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 5.00
- 1/2 dozen
Chief Wiggum $ 14.50
- Slow roasted New Zealand pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, with aioli and delicious apricot seeded mustard.
Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise $ 9.00
- dozen
BIG AL $ 17.50
- Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2 lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.

Soup of the day $12
- Soup of the day served with warm ciabatta bread
Monster T-Bone 550g $43.5
- Fillet and sirloin on the bone, the best of both worlds.
Plain Ciabatta Loaf $10
Surf and Turf $43.5
- Aged fillet, served with sauteed tiger prawns, rattlesnake sauce and either chips or baby roasted potatoes
Cheesy Herb Loaf $11
Boerewors $14.5
- A delicious South African farmers sausage made with a variety of herbs and spices and flame grilled in our homemade basting. Served with a South African chutney and chips
Chicken Burger $22
- Choose between Flame basting or spicy peri-peri basting
Rib-eye on the bone 450g $39
- NZ’s finest rib-eye, grilled on the bone, for flavour and tenderness

Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
Homemade Sausage & Beans $18.00
- our own free range pork sausage potato rosti baked beans in tomato balsamic sauce
Wild Mushroom Mousse (v) $16.00
- olive tapenade, crispbreads, pickles
Little Rabbit Hotpot $16.00
- romesco crust, salsa verde
French Toast $17.00
- with vanilla mascarpone poached pears and maple syrup
Crayfish Meatballs $32.00
- pappardelle, tomato saffron bisque
Grilled Tomatoes V
Sautéed Sole $26.00
- brown butter, cauliflower & home-grown rainbow beet

CINCINNATI CHILLI $20
- finely ground beef in a spicy chilli bean sauce on a bed of pasta topped w grated cheese & freshly diced onion
CURLY FRIES $7.5
- probably the best potato fries you will ever eat!
TUSCAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- cajun spiced chicken, spinach, sun dried tomato, roast garlic, feta, black olives
LOADED WEDGES $13.5
- melted cheese & bacon, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
FOUR CHEESE $35.95
- mozzarella, cheddar, gorgonzola, brie, fresh herbs
LASAGNE $20
- individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked
SWEET CHILLI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- smoked chicken, coriander, peppers, chilli flakes, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- ham & pineapple

Onion rings $8.00
JSH creamed spinach $9.00
Broken lemon cheese cake $18.00
- Raspberry, lemon curd, burnt lemon sorbet.
Selection of local and European cheese $28.00
- last years apricots, walnuts & biscuits.
Rocket salad $13.00/$19.00
- parmesan, pear, saporoso dressing.
Grass-fed beef tartare $25.00
- toasts, free range egg yolk, hot sauce.
Caesar salad $11/$19
- baby cos, slow cooked egg, anchovy, classic dressing.
Savannah Angus $40.00
- The cattle are Angus by breed and are entirely grass fed. The meat is aged for a minimum of three weeks, this increases the level of tenderness and gives Savannah Angus steak its unique flavour.Petite eye fillet 180g.

-Red roast pork belly with pickled carrot on a baguette $16.50
Edamame beans with salt $7.50
-Sausage $5
Rump steak with chips, salad, Café de Paris butter and demi-glace $19.90
-Bacon $16
Rump steak with chips, salad, Café de Paris butter and demi-glace $19.90
-Beef burger with hash brown, bacon, and 3 cheese sauce with fries $17.50
Bacon and egg turkish roll $9.90

Mushroom Shimla Mirch $16.60
- Mushroom and capsicum cooked with spices and onions in a thick sauce
Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi $16.90
- Strips of chicken or lamb marinated with freshly ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
Tea & Coffee $4.00
Mango Chicken $16.90
- Tender chicken cooked in exotic creamy curry sauce
Kastoori Kebab (4 Pieces) $12.90
- A house speciality chef's favourite
Chicken, Prawn or Lamb Vindaloo $16.90
- Diced chicken, prawn or lamb cooked in a fiery red hot curry sauce. A Goan specialty.
Steamed Basmati Rice $3.00
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable $9.90
- Crispy fresh vegetable tossed with garlic and butter

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli $21.00
- Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, served in a Speight's Napoli sauce with shaved Parmesan and roasted Pinenuts. Beer match: Speight's Empire
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served on potato mash with Speight’s gravy, caramelised onions & garden peas. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
Wedges $4.00
Kumara Fries $10.00
- With sweet chilli and sour cream
Wakatipu Wild Venison $36.00
- Medallions of Wild Venison served medium rare with potato gratin, a medley of seasonal vegetables and a red wine jus. Beer Match: Speight's Porter
Soup of the Day $10.00
- Chefs daily selection of fresh homemade soup, served with Alehouse bread. Beer Match: Ask server
Chicken Parcels $21.00
- Chicken, bacon, peach and soft cheese, wrapped in golden filo pastry. Topped with roasted almonds and aioli served on a bed of crispy potatoes and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
Potato Gratin $4.50

CHICKEN TENDERS $8.90
- 5 pcs. & Dip
SALMON WAVE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream Cheese and Red Onions.
MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
HAWAIIAN $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Champagne Ham and Pineapple.
SUPREMO $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Red Onions, Red Capsicum, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Black Olives.
CHEESY PLEASURE $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Camembert Cheese, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, and Parmesan Cheese.
VEGGIE MELODY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Smoked cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper and Cashew Nuts.
SMOKED GARLIC CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
- Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Green Capsicum, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo Sauce, Smoked Garlic and Oregano.

Smoked Jack Mackerel Risotto $29.00
- Smoked Jack Mackarel and pea risotto, topped with spinach and a soft poached egg
Vegetables of the day $8.50
Bircher muesli $7.00
- Home made Bircher muesli Fresh fruit
Southland lamb rack $41.00
- Pine nuts and mustard crumb served with gratin dauphinoise, roasted baby carrots and lamb jus
Fruit Salad $12.50
- Fresh fruit salad in light Star anise, cinnamon syrup
Garlic bread $12.50
- Toasted rustic ciabatta served with a garlic bulb and truffle mascarpone
Lamb tataki $18.50
- Seared Southland lamb served medium rare, brushed with sesame soy marinade on a bed of spring leaves served with roasted macadamia nuts, mango julien and Otago honey white balsamic dressing
Tasting Cheese Platter $32.00
- A selection of 3 international and New Zealand Cheeses, only the best has been selected by our team. Please ask our staff for the current choices Served with quince membrillo, fig chutney, walnuts,grapes and a selection of crackers

Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
- Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt
Vanilla Créme Brulee $13.00
- Served with sweet biscuit
Warm Chocolate Brownie $13.00
- Served with white chocolate sauce, berry compote and hokey pokey ice cream
BBQ Pork Ribs $28.00
- Slow braised and marinated in our housemade bourbon BBQ sauce served with chips and corn salsa
Stacks Triple Chocolate Sundae $12.00
- Dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate sauce and finished with a white chocolate wafer
Lamb $25.00
- Pulled lamb shoulder, green peas, feta and mint
Chicken Caesar Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan cheese, cos lettuce and traditional anchovy dressing
Hawaiian $26.00
- Ham off the bone, roasted pineapple and sage

French onion soup $17.95
- Emmentaler crouton
Duck fat roasted potatoes $8.95
Seasonal oyster MP
- Natural or buttermilk battered, sherry shallot dressing, lemon & balsamic vinegar, chilli jam, fresh lime, crispy shallots
Brie de meaux $12.95
- Black figs, local walnuts / Gooey soft - textured white rind cheese, mild, nutty with fruit flavours / Brie de meaux , France
Mashed potato & gravy $7.95
Garlic aioli $2.95
180 gm / 250 gm eye fillet $34.95 / $40.95
- Canterbury angus grass fed
Apricot and rosemary financier $16.95
- Vanilla mousseline, poached rhubarb, raspberry tuile, raspberry sorbet

Selection of ice cream $14.00
Prawn fried rice $25.00
Satay Chicken Skewers (4) $11.00
Steamed rice $7.00
Sweet & sour pork $25.00
Yuxiang eggplant $16.00
Hunan chilli chicken $26.00
Spicy garlic chicken $26.00

Thin Lizzie's Dynamic Salad $16.00
VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
Fiordland Wild Venison, Seared on Mushroom Risotto & Steamed Green Beans $36.00
Beef Ribeye on Panko & Parmesan Crusted Potato with Spinach & Horseradish Sauce $36.00
Garlic Bread $7.00
Mushroom & Truffle Oil Risotto $15.00
Tandori chicken, red onion, coriander & greek yoghurt
Three Berry Parfait $12.00

ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
CHORIZO $22.00
- Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella
APPLE PANCAKES (V) $18.00
- Buttermilk pancakes, caramelised apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
NO5 BIG BREAKFAST $24.00
- No5 bacon, poached free-range eggs, sourdough, roast mushrooms, tomato
ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
CHARGRILLED BROCCOLINI WITH ROMESCO SAUCE $7.00
SMOKED COD FISHCAKES $16/28
- Polenta-crumbed fishcakes of smoked Bluff Blue Cod, pea & tarragon puree, remoulade
NO5 MEZZE, DESSERT & 3 MATCHING LOCAL WINES $100pp

Colenso Country Cafe

Address

895 New Zealand State Highway 25, Whenuakite, Waikato, 3591, New Zealand

Phone

078663725

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Price

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Takeout , Quick Bites , Lunch , Seating , Highchairs Available , Local cuisine , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating

Colenso Country Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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