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

Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
Sour Orange Curry of Smoked Fiji Game Fish, Prawn, Mussels and Eel $39.00
Cardamom and Vanilla Panna Cotta, Baby Coconut Marshmallow, Lychee Sorbet $15.00
Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
Wild Fiorland Venison with Kanu XO Sauce, Chinese Sausage and Horipito $35.00
Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00

The Morning Glory $10.00
- With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Fries with your choice of sauce: $4.50
- Sauces: aioli, wasabi mayonnaise, tomato, barbeque or sweet chilli
Little Lamby $12.50
- Prime New Zealand lamb, mint jelly. lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
Sweet Bambi $12.50
- Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Bun Laden $12.50
- Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
Large aioli $2.00
The Codfather $14.50
- Fresh Blue Cod, beer battered with Ferg's dill tartare, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & aioli.
Mr Big Stuff $16.00
- 1/2 lb of prime New Zealand beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, American streaky bacon & bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli

WEDGES THINK NACHOS ON STEROIDS L: $12.00
- POTATO WEDGES LOADED WITH THICK CUT BACON MOZZARELLA, BADGERS TOMATO SAUCE & SOUR CREAM
PEPPERONI THE CLASSIC M: $18.00 L: $29.00
- PREMIUM PEPPERONI AND NZ MOZZARELLA
THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC M: $24.00 L: $35.00
- PORTOBELLO AND BUTTON MUSHROOMS DUSTED WITH HERBS AND TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
MARGARITA SIMPLY SWEET AS M: $16.00 L: $26.00
- FAT BADGERS FAMILY SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
HAWAIIAN BADGER BADGERS GET LED M: $19.00 L: $30.00
- ROASTED OFF THE BONE HAM & JUICY PINEAPPLE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI
BADGERS FAT SALAD L: $12.00
- SALAD LEAVES GENTLY TOSSED WITH FRESH TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, CUCUMBER, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE, AVOCADO, CRACKED PEPPER & YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING
CHIPS & AIOLI M: $4.50 L: $8.00

Agria Fries $9.50
- Aioli & tomato sauce
Ora King Smoked Salmon (gf) $21.00
- Poached eggs, kumara, kale & agria rosti, watercress pesto, spring onion creme fraiched
Spinach $4.00
Eggs Any Style $5.00
Creamed Sago (gf, vegan) $14.50
- Green tea poached pear, coconut sugar caramel, pistachio pumpkin seed crumb
South Island Angus Beef Burger $20.00
- Portobello mushroom, blue cheese, dijon mayo, pickled red onion, spinach, agria fries
Hot Smoked Salmon $7.50
Bacon $7.00

The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli

Enjoy a side with any main dish for $7….
Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
- soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
Grilled Garlic Prawn Skewer $14.00
- with coconut rice and Asian BBQ sauce
Akaroa Salmon Fillet $30.00
- steamed and served with a fennel and almond cream cheese, garlic crostini & tzatziki
Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
- wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
Steamed seasonal vegetables with parsley butter
Spinach Gnocchi $27.00
- in a saffron creamed kumara sauce with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce

Beef & Reef $46.50
- grass fed & char-grilled - eye fillet with Chatham Island scampi, roasted garlic butter, potato terrine & cauliflower puree
Fishbone’s Chowder with fresh & smoked fish, fried potatoes & grilled bread $19.90
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 Spring Salad $18
- Crystal Garden salad leaves, Kaikora Valley goat’s cheese, Nevis Garden’s asparagus, blueberries & hazelnuts from Marlborough with Fishbone Farm’s honey & sherry vinaigrette
6 Oysters natural with shallot vinaigrette $28
Whole Flounder $38
- oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
Marinated Northland Hikuwai Sardine fillets with marjoram salsa verde, house-made yoghurt, grilled toasts $19
Live from our tank $135
- Steamed then grilled with tarragon butter & our chips

Corn on the Cob
- Regular $4.50
Classic Burger $9.90
- Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
- Large $6.50
- Perinaise $2.50
Portuguese Veggie Paella $13.90
- Veggie patty with a combination of grilled veggies tossed over our spicy rice
Seriously Large Chips $9.50
Coleslaw

THE FAT BADGER MED$26/LARGE $36
- Chicken, Italian Sausage, PePperoni, Mushrooms, White Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, topped with NZ Mozzarella
BABY BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $2 $18.00
BADGERS FAMOUS SALAD $12.00
- Salad leaves gently tossed with fresh tomato, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, cracked pepper and your choice of dressing.(ADD CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $5)(ADD THICK CUT BACON $4)
PIZZA BY THE SLICE FROM $4.00
THE SMOKEY BADGER
THE PRINCESS BADGER
THE PRINCESS MED $26/LARGE$36
- Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, baby Spinach, Feta Cheese, topped with NZ Mozzarella
BADGER’S REEF & BEEF MED $29/LARGE $39
- Prawns, Prime Beef, Braised Onions and a Garlic Glaze on our Famous Sauce with Fresh NZ Mozzarella

Chips $4.00
- Traditional New Zealand Chips
Tomato Sauce $1.00
- One Pottle of New Zealand Favourite Watties Tomato sauce
Gourmet Banana On A Stick $3.50
- A worldwide fruity favourite (banana) deep fried and dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
Chicken Tenders $5.00
- 2 Tender pieces of chicken tenderloin battered and deep fried in Erik's delicious secret recipe batter. Available gluten-free
Calamari Rings 6 pieces $8.00
- 6 pieces of Delicious Calamari from the South Island seas dusted with salt and pepper. Available gluten-free
Chips,Curry Sauce And Cheese $7.50
Kumara Wedges $8.00
- A special New Zealand sweet potato in handcrafted wedges
Kids Hotdog meal $5.50
- Erik's homemade hot dog, 1/2 scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free

Domino $6.00
- Seasoned black beans and cheese
Queso $5.00
- The kids favourite with mozzarella cheese
Pasteles Colombian beef $5.00
Add Totopos $3.50
Vegetarian M $10.90 L $13.50
- Sautéed capiscum, onions, mushrooms & fresh vegetables
Queso "Kids Choice" $10.00
- Melted Cheese
Chicken M $10.90 L $13.50
- Shredded chicken & tomato sofrito
Vegetarian $8.50
- Vegetables of the season sautéed with our Latin spices

Ediballs or for two packs $3 / $5
Grilled Wedges $4.90
Roast Beef Salad R $10.90 / P $8.90
Cookie Fix $2.00
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
Roast Beef Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
Chicken Breast Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90

Roasted Root Vegetables $8
Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
Poutine - Chunky Fries with Melted Cheese and Gravy $9
Fries - Chunky Cut $6, with gravy: $7
Calamari & Chorizo - Grilled Chorizo & Salt & Pepper Calamari served on Top of a Fresh Mixed Salad with Balsamic Dressing $22

Three Berry Parfait $12.00
Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
Chilli prawn & blue cod with lemon
Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto
Platter of Smoked Meats Pestos Olives & Breads $24.00
Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
Beef Ribeye on Panko & Parmesan Crusted Potato with Spinach & Horseradish Sauce $36.00

Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
Traditional Greek salad $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
Chicken bolognaise $15.00
- fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
Capsicum hummus, crispy minced lamb $16.00
- isot pepper, caramelised onions & pita wafers (df) (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Le Fou Riesling - Bendigo
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
Mixed leaf salad $9.00
Cairnmuir extra virgin olive oil $6.00