Left Bank Cafe at Sofitel Hotel in Queenstown Menu

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French onion soup $16.00
- Farmers bread
Seafood chowder $18.00
- Herbs butter / mini baguette

Homemade cured salmon $21.00
- Green olive sun dried tomato tapenade / toasted brioche / lemon cream cheese
French Antipasto $23.00
- Duck rillettes / saucisson / choose 2 cheeses
Goat cheese Provencale salad $21.00
- Mesclun mix / prosciutto / fresh figs / citrus dressing
Tiger prawns au Pernod $24.00
- Coriander lentils / pineapple salsa / star anise sauce
Roasted beets & feta grapefruit salad $21.00
- Baby spinach / candy nuts / vanilla dressing (V) (GF)
Nicoise salad $24.00
- Purple potato / green beans / heirloom tomato / salmon caviar (GF)
Truffle beef tartar $23.00
- Rocket parmesan / potato gauffrettes

Served French fries or mix greens salad
Philly cheese steak sandwich $20.00
- Panini bread / roasted sirloin beef / capsicum / onion / provolone
Grilled chicken burger $21.00
- Provolone cheese lettuce / tomato / avocado / chipotle aioli
The Left Bank Burger $21.00
- Bacon / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / Boursin aioli
Prosciutto Panini $22.00
- Buffalo mozzarella / pesto / heirloom tomato

Merino Lamb loin $36.00
- Whole grain Dijon mustard sauce
Firewood beef lasagna $34.00
- Balsamic rocket / parmesan
LB Bistro Foie Gras burger $36.00
- Provolonc melted cheese / aioli
Mussels Marinieres $34.00
- Mini baguette / lemon butter / white wine sauce
Filet de Boeuf 300gr maitre d’hotel $38.00
- Black pepper sauce
Grilled Duck breast a I’orange $37.00
- Red wine jus
Rib eye steak 250gr $37.00
- Shallot sauce
Poisson du jour grille $34.00
- Sauce Provencale (GF)

Hand cut French fries (V) $4.00
Braised green peas & carrots (V) $4.00
Cream y garlic sauteed mushrooms (V) $4.00
Cream of spinach & bacon $4.00
Charred Romaine wedges & cherry tomato ( V) $4.00

Mimolettc (cow, hard) / Picodon (goat, soft) / Morbier (cow. hard) / Goat brie (goat, soft) / St Nectaire (cow, hard) / Cabecou (goat, soft)
-1 for $10
-2 for $18
-4 for $32
-8 for $42
Served with French baguette crackers / dried fruits / nuts / quince paste /Available with wine pairing

Nutella Crepe Suzette $12.00
- Banana hazelnut puree / vanilla ice cream / grand Marnier flambe sauce (V)
Mousse au chocolat $12.00
- Nougatine tuile (V)
Napoleon creme brulee $12.00
- Almond short tuile / berry coulis (V)
ile flottante $12.00
- Soft meringue / creme anglaise / strawberries (V)
Affogato $12.00
- Vanilla ice-cream / your choice of liqueur (V)

Crudites plate $18.00
- Carrot / celery / cucumber sticks / hummus dip
Ham & cheese toasted sandwich $16.00
Chicken tenders $18.00
Grilled fish of the day $18.00
Petite beef filet $18.00
Beef burger $18.00
- Your choice of coleslaw (V) / French fries (V) / sauteed mushrooms (V) / spinach & bacon / onion rings (V) / Choose 1 o f the above sides
Firewood beef lasagne $19.00
Spaghetti bolognaise $19.00
Margarita (V) or Hawaiian pizza $19.00

Crepe suzette $12.00
- Apple compote / vanilla ice cream (V)
Tropical fruit salad $9.00
- vanilla ice cream (V)
Mousse au chocolat $12.00
- Nougatine tuile (V)
Ice cream flight (2 scoops) $12.00
- Vanilla / chocolate / salted caramel / berries sorbet / with chocolate sauce (V)
Napoleon creme brulee $12.00
- Almond short tuile / berry coulis (V)
lie Flottante $12.00
- Soft meringue / creme anglaise / strawberries (V)

Nearby Sample Menus

Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18

Veggie Mayhem $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Peanut Satay, Sweet Chilli, Capsicum and Onions (Double / Snack)
Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
- 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
Wrath $16.00 / $8.00
- Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Tomatoes, Chilli. Optional Kalamata Olives, Jalapeno Peppers and Anchovies. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Sloth $16.00 / $8.00
- Tuna, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Garlic Mayo and Lemon Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Warewolf $6.50
- Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
Kumara Chips $4.50
- Deep fried kumara chips from the far north served with your choice of dip
Unearthly Dessert Pizza $6.00
- Banana, Berries, Chocolate, White Chocolate and Custard on an original snack base
Limbo $18.50 / $9.00
- Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)

crayfish Meatballs $30.00
- pappardelle, tomato & local saffron broth, marinated courgette
Black Rice Porridge $17.00
- served chilled yogurt passionfruit and poached pears
WAGYU FILLET STEAK $49.00
- 250g grass-fed premium marbling score of 4-6 potatoes of choice
venison Liver & Pinot Noir Pate $16.00
- sourdough crisps. candied walnuts
Eichardt’s Legendary seafood chowder $12.00
- sourdough, wakame, lemon
Serrano Ham $20.00
- broad beans, sourdough
Game Terine $19.00
- venison hare & duck terrine sourdough pickles rhubarb relish
Mixed Green Salad from the Chef's garden V $9.00/$16.00

Gluten Free Bun $2
Wild Venison Pattie $15
- Blue Cheese, Beetroot relish
Balsamic Mushrooms $2
Virgin $14
- Falafel, Hummus, Sweet Chilli, Tahini Yoghurt
Brie/ Feta/ Blue $2
Jalapeno Sherion $0.5
Bacon $2
Cajun $14
- Chicken, Hummus, Tahini Yoghurt

Sauteed greens, roast garlic, almond, lemon (v)(gf) $15
Soup: Cannelini, cabbage, confit garlic, grillled bread (v) $14
Pumpkin, pinenuts, sundried tomatoes, spinach, feta (v) $27
Risotto, parma ham, parsnip cream, spinach (gf) $30
Salami, capsicum, olives, leeks $28
Parma ham, roast apples, goats cheese, honey, hazelnuts (gf) $19
Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
Roast Lamb, rosemary polenta, braised shallots, baby spinach, jus (gf) $35

Line caught tuna crudo, avocado, ugli fruit, soy & mirin, coriander $17.00
Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
- paprika & chives
Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
Roasted Cambridge duck breast $45.00
- Confit leg, grape, shiitake, smoked kumara puree
Treacle & rye bread, home smoked butter $8.00
Nevis Garden leaves $9.00
- Sprouting lentils, buckwheat, green goddess dressing
Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
Angus beef eye fillet $44.00
- 'A la Ficelle', field mushroom, charred leek, salsa verde, crispy garlic

Sole $38
- sweet mild flavour with a fine, delicate texture - pan-roasted fillet with shaved courgettes, preserved lemon, toasted pine nuts, salted fish, tomatoes, crushed spring peas & tarragon mayonnaise
Sole $38
- distinct, mildly flavoured fillet with a firm yet tender texture - panroasted fillet with new potatoes, Moko smoked eel, broad beans, baked beetroot, spinach, roasted Blue Cod cream
Fishbone’s Chowder with fresh & smoked fish, fried potatoes & grilled bread $19.90
Blue Cod $33
- crumbed with pickled onion mayonnaise
Nevis Garden’s asparagus with crispy capers & browned butter $9.50
Crunchy cos lettuce with mustard dressing $9.50
Beef & Reef $46.50
- grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
Live from our tank $135
- Steamed then grilled with tarragon butter & our chips

Kadhai chicken $15.90
- Strips of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
Chicken/lamb biryani $15.90
- Basmati rice and boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked together, richly flavoured with nuts and raisins
Aloo paratha $5.00
- Soft whole wheat bread kneaded well stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and cooked in tandoor oven
Bombay aloo $15.90
- Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and fenugreek, recommended with garlic naan
Tandoori chicken (full) $22.90
- Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
Kachumber salad $6.50
- Diced onion, cucumber and tomatoes mixed with tangy spices
Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
- Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onion and green pepper
Garlic naan $4.00
- Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter

New Zealand cheese platter $18.00
- Kapiti cheeses, quince paste Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes
Sizzling beef $19.00
- with black pepper & vegetables. Prime rump steak seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
‘Impressions’ burger $19.50
- with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries
Eton mess $13.00
- Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis
Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
- Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
Fresh fruit salad $9.00
Homemade gnocchi $18.00
- Brown butter, tomato, spinach, red capsicum, garlic, roquette & parmesan.
Silverfern Reserve beef eye fillet $34.00

Kids Fish & Chips
Chicken Parmigiana $20.00
- Breadcrumbed chicken breast topped with ham, cheese & Napoli sauce. Served with Pum slow & potato wedges
KIDS $10
Jerk Chicken $18.00
- Hot Jamaican jerk spiced chicken on a chilled almond noodle mix dressed with coriander & sesame oil
Please either order as a table & pay at the bar or set up credit card tab for your convenience.
Vegetarian Frittata $18.00
- Roast capsicum, courgette & goats cheese frittata, served with pub & potato wedges
Garlic Loaf $12.00
- A traditional loaf served warm with garlic butter
Beef Wellington $20.00
- beef fillet with bacon, mushroom & mustard wrapped in puff pastry. Served with mus, green beans & mushroom sauce

Hotate Bata-Yaki $14.00
- grilled scallops with wasabi mayo
Okonomiyaki $12.00
- japanese pancake - add egg / prawns / cheese $3
Shouyu Ramen $13.00
- slow simmered pork belly and soy noodle soup
Banbangii $14.00
- steamed chicken with mung beans and sesame
Tan Tan Ramen $13.00
- spicy minced pork and sesame noodle soup
Pirikara Kyu-Ri $6.00
- chilli cucumber salad
Gyu-Kushiyaki $14.00
- beef skewers with smokey sauce
Banbangii $14.00
- steamed chicken with mung beans and sesame

Falafel (V) Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
Garden (V) Salad R $8.90 / P $7.90
Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
Chick n Fala Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
Brownie $2.50
Breakfast Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
Steak Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90

Marinated Pork Ribs $18.5
-Large $29.00
Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
- Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
Choose your favourite two options and save the arguments
Garlic and Mozzarella Bread $Small $8.50 Large $12.00
-Small $15.50
Pulled Pork
- Slow cooked marinated pork, caramelised onions, spinach and apple sauce
-Medium $22.50

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
Polenta Fries $9.00
- With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
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
Cheese Board $22.00
- Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
Pork Belly Burger $19.00
- Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
Carnivore’s Dream $25.00
- Chorizo, bacon, ham off the bone & caramelised onion with Fork and Tap BBQ sauce
Salad n/a
- Mesclun leaves, fire-roasted red peppers, spring onions, carrots and red cabbage dressed with vingerette

ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
VENISON & PINOT NOIR PATE $16/28
- Pate of wild Fiordland venison liver-enriched with local pinot, rhubarb relish, walnuts, spiced wine jelly, sourdough
LAMB (TURKISH PIDE STYLE) $22.00
- Pulled Cardrona lamb, olives, cumin yoghurt, feta
NO5 LUNCH MEZZE $30pp
MOLTEN MARU CHOCOLATE PUDDING $15.00
- Salted caramel sauce, cocoa nibs, homemade vanilla bean ice-cream
HOT-SMOKED SALMON & RYE TOASTS $9.00
NO5 MEZZE & DESSERT $60pp
Roast wild thyme mushrooms (v); Grilled tomatoes (v); Potato & parsnip rosti (v) $5.00