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

Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
Southern fried chicken sandwich, soft Turkish roll, red slaw, handcut agria fries, dill pickles $25
Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13

The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, 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.
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, 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.
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

Blackened market fish $ 38.00
- almond skordallia, sweet corn succotash.
Roof top greens $ 11/$19
- crispy shallots, feta, Kalamata olives.
Wakanui
- Wakanui Blue cattle are grass fed initially then finished on grain for the last 70 to 90 days. Like the grass-fed equivalent Angus, it has characteristic fat marbling running through the muscle but due to being grain fed the marbling is much greater and more intense throughout.
Chocolate fondant $18.00
- Cherry variations & sorbet.
JSH cured meats $36.00
- proper pickles, forever evolving terrine, breads.
Rhubarb creme brulee $18.00
- Rhubarb gel, oats & honey crumble.
Crispy duck leg $39.00
- burnt honey witloof, mandarin, puy lentils vinaigrette
Roast pumpkin & kale $ 11/$19
- citrus coriander dressing.

Kumara hash with smoked salmon, baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise $18.50
-Fried garlic and chilli chicken burger with chipotle mayo and fresh corn salsa. Served with fries $17.50
-Add Fried Chicken $4.50
Cookies $4
Yellow lentil dal with rice, flatbreads and coriander yoghurt $19.90
Warm potato salad with cherry tomatoes, olives and spinach $9.50
Rump steak with chips, salad, Café de Paris butter and demi-glace $19.90
-Caesar salad with poached egg, crispy bacon and parmesan $17

Strawberry Mousse $15.00
- with cracked pepper meringue, berry jelly, raspberry & strawberry sorbet.
HALF GRILLED CHICKEN $32.00
- Succulent half chicken grilled to perfection.
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $12.00
- crusty baguette & balsamic.
Pork Rillette $13.00
- caramelised apple & crispy wonton strips.
Trio of Movenpick Ice Cream & Sorbet $9.00
Grilled Lamb Tenderloin $14.00
- minted pea puree, goat’s feta & parsnip crisp.
Roasted Root Vegetables $7.00
Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
- with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.

Pork Belly Filo
- Filo pastry stuffed with delicious oven baked pork belly marinated in hoisin sauce, coriander, spring onions and pine nuts served with a green salad and fries
Crumbed Camembert Cheese $14.00
- Served with plum sauce.
Bangers & Mash
- Meaty pork sausages served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
Chicken Kothu
- Sri Lankan street delicacy. Thinly sliced naan bread tossed with vegetables, eggs, smoked chicken and spices
Bob’s Curry
- Chef’s own homemade curry served with steamed rice and a poppadom.
Seasonal Fruit Crumble $10.00
Falafel Wrap
- Falafel wrapped with feta cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, green leaves, sundried tomatoes and ginger dressing, grilled, served with green salad and a side of aioli.
Mango Cheesecake $10.00

Green Peace $25.00
- Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
Fish & Chips $27.00
- Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
Toni Pepperoni $26.00
- Pepperoni, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives
Grilled Steak $36.00
- 300gm Porterhouse, duck fat roasted potatoes and garden salad. Served with mushroom sauce or red wine jus
Garlic Pizza $14.00
Lamb $25.00
- Pulled lamb shoulder, green peas, feta and mint
Margherita $25.00
- Bocconcini, tomato and basil
Wedges $10.00
- With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

GIBBSTON ASPARAGUS SPEARS $19.00
- dried parma ham, hollandaise foam
LOMBARDI PIZZA 2.0 $26.00
- blue cheese, sour cream & chive base, parma ham, red onion, potato, roasted garlic, rocket
Seasonal vegetables w/ herb oil $15.00
ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.00
- absolut vanilla, kahlua, espresso
CHOCOLATE & SALTED CARAMEL MOUSSE CAKE $19.00
- honeyed macadamias, cocoa popped rice tuile
CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ $21.00
- aspic, onion jam, pickles, toasted home-made sourdough
STICKY ORANGE SEMOLINA CAKE $18.00
- hot orange syrup, chocolate orange ice cream
YOUR CREATION PIZZA or ½ & ½ $32.00

Black Bean and Roasted Vegetables $10 B / $7 T
Mexican Slaw $6.00
- w toasted cashews
Drunken Beans $8.00
- w dark island rum
Guacamole $4.00
- Avocado dip
Tortilla $2.00
Beef Fajita $27.00
- w cumin-cilantro marinade, roasted vegetables, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, salsa & two tortillas
Black Bean & Roasted Vegetables $13.00
- w crema & salsa
Herbed Cheese $4.00

Add prawns $4.00
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with homemade soda bread (ask our team for today’s choice)
18 for $20.00
Margherita $20.00
- Tomato & mozzarella with fresh basil & pesto drizzle
For 2-4 people $18.00
12 for $14.00
Golden Fries $5.00
Lamb Shank
- New Zealand lamb shank braised & served in a tomato based broth with seasonal vege & mashed potatoes

Chef pie of the day $23.00
- Ask us for todays special
GFBaked whole fish $55.00
- ask your waiter what we’ve caught today
Veggie big breakfast $18.00
- poached eggs, hash browns, portabello mushrooms, roasted tomato, house beans, sautéed spinach, buttered sourdough
Roasted new season potatoes $8.00
Add an 80g steak $5.00
Roasted tomato $5.00
Mimosa $12.00
- french bubbly, orange juice
Corn fed free range chicken breast $34.00
- Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus

Fries
Ice Cream / Sorbet $12.00
- (a selection of house-made ice creams & sorbets) -
Sautéed button mushrooms
250g Grass-Fed NZ Beef Rib-eye - (GF, DF) $34.00
200g Southland Venison Loin - (GF, DF) $40.00
Steak and Onion Sandwich $24.00
- Open steak sandwich on sourdough, goat’s cheese spread, vine ripened tomato, balsamic onions & rocket
Fish and Chips $20.50
- tempura battered market fish, coleslaw, tartare sauce & lemon
Eggs Benedict $15.00
- English muffin topped with soft poached eggs, smoked salmon or bacon and hollandaise sauce >>

Caesar Salad $13.5
Kapiti Deluxe
- Kapiti blue cheese, spinach, broccoli, pears, mushrooms and pinenuts.
Pulled Pork
- Slow cooked marinated pork, caramelised onions, spinach and apple sauce
-Add chicken $3.5
Bacon and Mushroom Pasta (creamy sauce) $16.5
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
- The traditional classic but with a white béchamel sauce flavoured with roast garlic, bringing a whole new taste to this favourite.
Seafood
- Blue Cod, Shrimp and Scallops, with garlic butter, parsley and tomato base
Choose your favourite two options and save the arguments

GRILLED BRUSCHETTA (V) $15/26
- Grilled bruschetta, babaganoush, roasted cherry tomato
VENISON & PINOT NOIR PATE $16/28
- Pate of wild Fiordland venison liver-enriched with local pinot, rhubarb relish, walnuts, spiced wine jelly, sourdough
PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD (V) $16/28
- Pear, blue cheese, celery & walnut salad with honey mustard dressing
GIBBSTON VALLEY CHEESES $10/32
- All made at the Gibbston Valley Cheesery, choose individual cheeses or a board of all four, served with our homemade crackers, sourdough, pickles & relishes: Glenroy Cheddar; Balfour Sheep’s Cheese; Kawarau Blue; Maasdam
ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
FRENCH TOAST (V) $18.00
- Traditional French toast made with our own bread, poached pears, lemon mascarpone, cinnamon brown sugar
SMOKED SALMON & SCRAMBLED EGGS $19.00
- House-smoked Mt Cook salmon, scrambled free-range eggs, Tony’s roquette, toasted wholemeal sourdough
MARINATED OLIVES (V) $9.00

Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
Chicken & Prawn Laksa Soup $20/ $18
Portuguese Custard Tarts $7
Malaysian Dahl $8
- tomato & sambal
Stir Fried Pork Belly $19
- Asian greens, oyster sauce, spiced crackling crumble
Chinese Mushroom Spring Rolls $9
Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad $19
- spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
Char Siu BBQ Pork Ribs $20
- twice cooked, shao xing, hoisin & sesame seeds