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

Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
Roasted Duck with Cherry Hoisin, Green Onion Pancakes, Pickled Cucumber $36.00
Wild Fiorland Venison with Kanu XO Sauce, Chinese Sausage and Horipito $35.00
Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
Island Coleslaw $11.00
Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
Herb and sprout salad with peanut, toasted coconut and chilli orange dressing $11.00
Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00

BADGERS REEF & BEEF FROM THE LAND & SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
- KING PRAWNS, PRIME BEEF, BRAISED ONIONS & A GARLIC GLAZE ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE WITH FRESH NZ MOZZARELLA
POU-THAI L: $16.00
- FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, GREEN PEPPERS, RED ONION, CHICKEN CURRY SAUCE
THE SMOKEY BADGER CALLING ALL MEAT LOVERS M: $27.00 L: $38.00
- ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ROAST HAM, CHICKEN, SPICY BEEF, THICK CUT BACON, A SMOKEY BBQ SWIRL, ALL TOPPED OFF WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
THE FULL ENGLISH BADGER ALL DAY BREAKFAST ON A PIZZA…. AMAZINGNESS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
- BACON, MUSHROOMS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE, HASH BROWNS, FRIED EGG ON OUR FAMOUS TOMATO SAUCE BASE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE
THE ITALIAN STALLION IT’S A KNOCKOUT M: $24.00 L: $35.00
- ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEPPERONI WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
JULIUS BADGER ONE OF THE GREATS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
- ROAST CHICKEN, FRESH VINE TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, FETA CHEESE, LIGHTLY TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA, FRESH ROCKET, LEMON AND A DRIZZLE OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR
GARLIC FINGER BREAD L: $9.00
- WITH PESTO DIP
PEPPERONI THE CLASSIC M: $18.00 L: $29.00
- PREMIUM PEPPERONI AND NZ MOZZARELLA

Medium $31.50
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!
Warm Kumara Salad $19.50
- Kumara (NZ sweet potato), sundried tomato, red onion, feta, grapes and toasted almonds tossed with spinach and a balsamic reduction
Kids Pasta $13.00
- Penne Pasta in tomato sauce, w cheese
Tri Factor
- Winning combination of prime steak cuts, bacon, mushrooms, caramelised onions and BBQ sauce
Small $19.50
Chicken Cranberry & Brie
- Cranberry base, smoked chicken and brie sprinkled with fresh rosemary
Small $19.50

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD $12.00
300 g. RUMP $32.50
GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $14.00
- served w todays selection of dips.
LUNCH FRIES $5.00
CAESAR SALAD $15.00
- cos lettuce, bacon, croutons in a creamy caesar dressing topped w poached egg &shaved parmesan. >>
TIGER PRAWNS $17.50
- tempura battered - sweet chilli sauce dip.
PORK TACOS $15.00
- spicy soft shell tacos filled w tangy shredded pork, crunchy salad & jalapeños.
WEDGES $12.5
- sweet chilli & sour cream.

Veggie $20.00
- Fresh tomato, onion, capsicum, mushrooms, olives and jalapeños
Venison Pot Pie $24.00
- Slow cooked venison ragout on mash potato with a fluffy puff pastry
Hand Cut Fries $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
Tempura Kumara $15.00
- Lime slaw, housemade ranch
''Pull Apart'' Bruschetta $12.00
- Tomato, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella bruschetta on rustic french baguette
''Hopped'' Pork $15.00
- Craft beer + ginger glaze with lime slaw, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli
Garden Salad $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
Warm Chicken Taco Salad $18.00
- Powder keg chicken, nacho chips, mesclun, tomato, onion, corn salsa and sour cream

Bluff octopus a la plancha, roast red pepper, saffron aioli $15.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
Moko smoked eel, steamed eggplant, asparagus, Asian dressing, beetroot $ 19.00
Mushroom ravioli $26.00
- Shiitake, seared broccolini, truffle oil
Pan-fried blue cod $38.00
- Cloudy Bay clams, vanilla braised fennel, radish, wild asparagus
Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
- paprika & chives

VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V
FROM THE GRILL
- Apple & cranberry sauce, green tomato chutney, mint & coriander raita, chipotle BBQ sauce.
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
ANTIPASTO
- Locally cured cold meats including pastrami, hot spiced pork and beef, French rosette salami, saucisse salami, hot sopressa alpine salami, smoked ham and smoked chicken breast.Capers, large green olives, black pitted olives.
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
SOUP
- Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables. V,GF,NF Garlic croutons
FROM THE GRILL
- Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF

Black Bean & Roasted Vegetables $13.00
- w crema & salsa
Chipotle Rice $5.00
La Pistolet $8.00
- w pulled pork & crackling or cordero de plata lamb & marinated onions
Pico de Gallo $4.00
- Mild diced
Jalapenos $3.00
Beef Fajita $27.00
- w cumin-cilantro marinade, roasted vegetables, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, salsa & two tortillas
Chicken Enchiladas $26.00
- w chipotle rice, Sombreos herb cheese blend, salsa verde & cheats mole
Mexican Slaw $6.00
- w toasted cashews

Beer battered fish & chips $23.00
- served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo
Saffron seafood chowder $13.50
- chive & capsicum rouille & bakery bread
Silverfern Reserve beef ribeye $34.00
‘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
Mini beef burger $12.00
Classic Caesar salad $15.00
- with cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy Add chicken to your salad $5
Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00

Steamed Vegetables $5.00
Tasting Plate $37.50
- A selection of prime beef rump, succulent lamb rump, tender chicken, sensational scallops, rich venison, juicy prawns & your choice of two side dishes
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with homemade soda bread (ask our team for today’s choice)
Venison Croquettes $15.50
- Pulled venison & rosemary croquettes served with warm bread & herb mayo
12 for $14.00
Cheese Board $12.00
- A selection of local cheeses served with matching accompaniments
Canterbury Beef Fillet $36.50
- 200gm prime beef served with portobello mushroom, any sauce & two sides
Add chicken $3.00

Picante Chicken Wings $9.00
- Tossed in our special hot sauce and served with blue cheese sauce for dipping
Carne "Kids favorite" $13.50
- Minced beef, beans, Melted Cheese, Caribe Sauce, Sour cream and Jalapeños
Vegetarian $13.50
- Veggies of the season, beans, Melted Cheese, Caribe Sauce, Sour cream and Jalapeños
Horchata $7.50
- Rice water and milk with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon
Tamarindo $6.00
- Refreshing tamarind juice
Pernil $10.00
- Slow roasted pork belly
Brazilian Coxinhas $5.00
- Battered and fried dough, filled with chicken and Cheese
Pork M $11.40 L $14.00
- Slow roasted pork in orange sauce

CHARSHU BOH (ON RICE) $16.00
GIZZARD $6.00
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL $6.00
SCALLOP $7.00
DEEP FRIED MOCHI $8.00
MUSHROOM $5.00
CHICKEN KATSU $14.00
MIXED VEGETABLE $5.00

Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
JOSE BURRITO(VO) $16.80
- streaky bacon, a free range egg, spinach, baked beans, caramelised onions rolled in a flour tortilla, served with joe’s hash
Joe's Hash $ 4.00
TUSKA $12.80
- streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll add avocado (seasonal).
Plain or Garlic Bread Roll $4.00
Large Chips $9.50
JOE'S CHIPS AND GRAVY(GFO ) $4.80
- joe’s chips and a jug of gravy or tomato sauce on the side
MAGIC CARPET $5.50
- vanilla bean ice cream and wafers with chocolate sauce

Ossau Iraty (sheep, semi hard, region Basque)
Roasted butternut squash(V) $9.00
- Brown butter / coriander
Beaufort (cow, semi soft, region de Beaufort)
Served with your choice of mixed greens our French fries
French Antipasto $12/person
- Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
French Onion $16:00
- Gruyere puff pastry crust
Tomme de Savoie (cow, semi hard, region de Savoie)
Comte (cow, semi hard, region Franche Comte)

Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
Market Fish Curry/ Assam Pedas M/P
- Tamarind, lemongrass & Chilli
Woo Chilli Sauce $3
Pork & Lup Cheong Wonton (4 pieces) $10
Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
Percik Chicken $14
- toasted coconut
Pork Wonton and Egg Noodle Soup $18
- Asian greens, bean sprouts, shallot oil, coriander
Nasi Lemak $14
- coconut rice with peanuts & condiments