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

Small $19.50
Large $34.50
Sticky Date Pudding (a sweet surrender) $12.95
- Homemade pudding drizzled with hot butterscotch sauce, served with vanilla ice cream
Large $38.50
Spaghetti Carbonara $25.50
- Traditional creamy bacon carbonara sauce, topped with a parmesan crisp
Small $17.50
Spaghetti Fresco $24.50
- Tomatoes, olives, fresh vasil, tossed with sundried tomato puree & olive oil
Trio of Ice Cream (New Zealand’s favourite) $10.50
- A yummy selection of Kapiti gourmet ice creams. Ask your server for flavours of the day!

Kake udon soup
- Kake served with seaweed and spring onion
Chicken yaki udon
- Stir fried fresh vegetable with udon noodle and chicken
Assorted tempura
- 5 Pcs
Served with a mung bean sprout, corn, dried seaweed, boiled egg and chashu
Tonkotsu ramen
- Pork broth soup based ramen
Salmon teriyaki don
Prawn tempura
- 4 Pcs
King salmon sashimi
- 6 Pcs (GF)

Blackened market fish $ 38.00
- almond skordallia, sweet corn succotash.
Rocket salad $13.00/$19.00
- parmesan, pear, saporoso dressing.
Hand crafted bread $10.00
- JSH butter, seaweed salt.
Chocolate fondant $18.00
- Cherry variations & sorbet.
Caesar salad $11/$19
- baby cos, slow cooked egg, anchovy, classic dressing.
Crispy duck leg $39.00
- burnt honey witloof, mandarin, puy lentils vinaigrette
JSH creamed spinach $9.00
Onion rings $8.00

Penne Ratatouille $16.00
- Roasted capsicum, zucchini, eggplant and red onions, mixed with a rich tomato sauce, olives and penne pasta. finished with parmesan cheese
Side Salad $5.00
Homemade Muesli $8.50
- Sweet toasted oats, nuts and raisins topped with natural yoghurt and sliced banana
Fish n' Chips $17.00
- Monteith's Original beer battered Hoki served with chips, garden salad and homemade tartar sauce
Chips $7.00
Our Famous All Day Breakfast $10.00
- 2 tried eggs, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns and grilled tomato served with toast and butter Extras: Sausage $3, Bacon Rashers. Mushrooms. Egg, Beans and Avocado $2, Tomato or Toast $1 each
Pulled Pork Sub $17.00
- Crusty French baguette, filled with Slaw, rich chipotle pulled pork and melted cheese. Served with fries and salad
Loaded Wedges $10.00
- loaded with bacon melted cheese sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Hand Cut Chips $12
- Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
Stewart Island Squid $18
- aioli, lemon
Hereford beef brisket hash $19
- agria potato, rosemary, farm eggs, chipotle sour cream, spring greens
Chicken Burger $28
- kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
Spring omelette $19
- asparagus, smoked chilies, avocado, crème fraiche, rocket, spring salad, house sourdough
Duck Pâté $19
- Pinot noir, cherry, 4 grain crackers
Lamb Sausage Rolls $14
- Harissa
Build your own breakfast or add a side $6
- Avocado, black pudding, grapefruit, hash potato, bacon, farm eggs, sour dough

Caesar Salad $22.00
- Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls $12.00
- soy & sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Grilled Lamb Tenderloin $14.00
- minted pea puree, goat’s feta & parsnip crisp.
Homemade Mint Gnocchi $7.00
Caesar Salad $26.00
- Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg + chicken.
Affogato $11.00
- Espresso coffee, vanilla bean ice cream, coffee syrup &almond biscotti
Tomato, Cucumber, Feta & Mesculin Salad $7.00
Grilled Vegetable Salad $22.00
- Chargrilled courgette, eggplant, roasted pumpkin, green beans, baby spinach, goats feta, toasted almonds & lemon mustard vinaigrette.

Traditional New Zealand Fish and Chips $22.00
- Blue Cod in Speight’s beer batter, crisp fries and tartare sauce, presented the 'traditional way’ wrapped in newspaper basket
Spinach Gnocchi $27.00
- in a saffron creamed kumara sauce with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
French Fries $10.00
- with aioli and tomato ketchup
Salt & Pepper Squid $10.00
- with ponzu dressing
Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
- made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Garlic Baguette $10.00
- baked baguette with garlic butter
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Enjoy any of our delicious desserts for $12…

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
Seared Coromandel Scallops with lamb, peas, mint & gravy $23.90
Southland Fisherman’s Stew $37.50
- with char-grilled squid, scallops, mussels, clams, fish, paddle crab broth & charred locally baked bread
Nevis Garden’s asparagus with crispy capers & browned butter $9.50
Gurnard $37
- sweet, firm white fillets - pan- roasted with new season Perla potatoes, Nevis Garden’s asparagus & spring herb butter
Jackson Bay Octopus Tacos with crushed potatoes & chorizo, kiwi fruit salsa, avocado cream $18
Locally baked Bread with fresh cultured butter (seriously good!) from the Whitestone Cheese Company in North Otago $9

Highland Lamb (GF) $19.00
- Tender marinated Otago lamb, grilled medium rare, laid on fresh garden salad, main served with crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
- All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
Fish and chips $8.00
Black Cherry Chicken $28.00
- Tender Chicken pocketed with soft cheese, wrapped in smoked bacon & oven roasted. Laid on kumara mash with black cherry sauce and a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
Half Pint Ice-cream Sundae with the works $7.00
- For kids 12 & under only please. No big kids allowed!
Shearer’s Shanks (GF-) $21.00/ $27.00
- Tender & delicious, oven-roasted lamb shanks with Central Otago thyme & garlic, topped with Alehouse gravy & mint glaze. Served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark (M/ L)
Southern Kids picnic platter $9.00
- Cold meats, cheese, fruit, bread and vegetables
Kids Pasta 9.00

SUSHI
- Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
SWEET TREATS
- Italian Tiramisu. V, Decadent chocolate mousse. V, GF, Stratosphere's Crème Brûlée. V, GF, Crème Caramel., Assorted fruit jellies. V, DF, NF, GF, Gourmet Kapiti ice-cream. Kiwifruit, Pavlova V, GF, NF Seasonal fresh fruit salad. V, GF, DF Stratosphere's tart & gâteau of the day. Lemon Pannacotta. NF, GF Assorted fruit cheesecakes
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF
FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
- Prawn and squid salad with sweet chilli sauce. GF, NF, DF
BREAD
- Variety of freshly baked bread rolls (GF available upon request)
FLAME ROTISSERIE
- Succulent roast chicken basted with honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, mint, coriander and basil. GF, NF, DF
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V

Corn chips $4.00
Diablo Fuego $4.00
- HOT!!
Drunken Bean Nachos $17.00
- w melted cheese
Mexican Hot Dog $9.00
- frankfurter, streaky bacon, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, grilled w cheese
Black Bean and Roasted Vegetables $10 B / $7 T
Carne Asada Ensalada $12.00
- w lime, Spanish onion, pale ale & cilantro
Drunken Beans $8.00
- w dark island rum
Queso Fresco $4.00

Lamb (Turkish pide style) $22.00
- Pulled Cardrona lamb, olives, cumin yoghurt, feta
2 free-range eggs (poached, fried or scrambled); House-cured free-range bacon; Homemade pork sausages $6.00
No5 cheese & pickle sandwich $17.00
- Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
Bacon & eggs $18.00
- Our own house-cured bacon, toasted Spire sourdough, poached free-range eggs, homemade tomato relish
Pizza & Pinot N/A
- Our homemade 10” stonebaked pizzas with a glass of local Pinot Noir or house wine
Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup $16.00
- Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
Crudites & dips $14.00
- Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; babaganoush (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)
Roast wild thyme mushrooms; Grilled tomatoes; Potato & parsnip rosti $5.00

Pub Wedges $10
- Potato wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
Kids Strawberry & Choco Ice Cream Sundae
3 Hour Slow Cooked Beef $20
- Slow cooked Rump steak served medium/rare with mushroom sauce, pub slaw, rosemary potatoes & onion rings
Chicken Parmigiana $20.00
- Breadcrumbed chicken breast topped with ham, cheese & Napoli sauce. Served with Pum slow & potato wedges
Garlic Loaf $12.00
- A traditional loaf served warm with garlic butter
Sides of Pub Slaw or Roasted Vegetables $6
Pub Breakfast $18
- Poached eggs, streaky bacon, sausage, baked beans & hash browns on toasted ciabatta
BBQ Pork Ribs $20.00
- Tender slow cooked ribs coated in a sticky Bourbon BBQ sauce, served with Pub slow & potato wedges

Roasted Root Vegetables $8
Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22
Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
Thai Green Chicken Curry - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
Beef Burger - Freshly Baked Burger Bun with Melted Cheese, Burger Pattie, Bacon, Lettuce, Caremelised Onions, Tomato & Chipotle Relish. With Fries $15
All Day Breakfast - Bacon, Sausages, Eggs how you like Toast & Hash Browns $15
Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10

Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
- Braised whole abalone
Mongolian lamb $30.00
- Cardrona lamb rump "Jiangbao" style with leeks, shallot and hoisin sauce
Kung pao chicken $ 28.00
- Free range chicken with peanuts, dried chillies and Szechuan pepper
West coast wild venison tataki with ponzu dipping $18.00
Szechuan pork $26.00
- Double cooked havoc pork with fresh chilli, onion and green pepper
Stewart island king salmon sashimi $25.00
Wild ginger fried rice $22 .00
Mapo tofu $20.00
- Braised fresh tofu with pork mince, garlic and chilli