Left Bank Cafe in Queenstown Menu

OUR LEFT BANK  MAGNIFIQUE LUNCH SOUPS OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE LUNCH SOUPS
  • French Onion $16:00
    • Gruyere puff pastry crust
  • Pumpkin veloute (V) $16.00
    • Coriander sour cream / farmers bread
OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE LUNCH STARTERS OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE LUNCH STARTERS
  • French Antipasto $12/person
    • Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
  • Goat cheese crostini salad $19.00
    • Rocket salad/ prosciutto/ rosemary oil
  • Classic Caesar salad $19.00
    • Lettuce / tomato / poached egg / crouton / parmesan tuile
  • With Akaora smoked salmon or smoked chicken $23.00
OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE ARTISAN SANDWICHES OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE ARTISAN SANDWICHES
  • Philly cheese steak sandwich $21.00
    • Panini bread / roast beef / capsicum / onion / provolone
  • Grilled chicken burger $20.00
    • Brioche / provolone cheese / lettuce / tomato / avocado puree/ chipotle aioli
  • The Left Bank Burger $23.00
    • Bun / bacon / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / Boursin aioli
  • Served with your choice of mixed greens our French fries
OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE LUNCH MAIN DISHES OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE LUNCH MAIN DISHES
  • Creamy seafood chowder $28.00
    • French baguette / lemon confit / herb butter
  • Moules mariniere (mussels cooked in white wine) $23.00
    • Bread / garlic / creme fraiche (GF bread on request)
  • Traditional Beef Bourguignon $27.00
    • Truffle mashed potato / mushroom / red wine reduction
  • Coq au vin $28.00
    • Linguini pasta / mushrooms / pearl onion
SOMETHING EXTRA SOMETHING EXTRA
  • Winter medley vegetables(V) $9.00
    • Lemon butter / fresh herbs
  • Romaine Wedges(V) $9.00
    • Bacon / cherry tomato
  • Roasted butternut squash(V) $9.00
    • Brown butter / coriander
  • Hand cut French fries(V) $9.00
    • Parmersan / truffle salt
OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE FROMAGES OUR LEFT BANK MAGNIFIQUE FROMAGES
  • Brie de Meaux (cow, soft, region de Meaux)
  • Tomme de Savoie (cow, semi hard, region de Savoie)
  • Beaufort (cow, semi soft, region de Beaufort)
  • Crotin de Chavignol AOC (goat, soft, region de Loire)
  • Bleue d'Auvergne (cow, soft, region Central Auvergne)
  • Ossau Iraty (sheep, semi hard, region Basque)
  • Comte (cow, semi hard, region Franche Comte)
  • Cabecou (goat, soft, region du Correze)
  • 2 for $18.00
  • 4 for $32.00
  • 6 for $42.00
  • 8 for $56.00
  • Served with French baguette / crackers / Dried fruits / nuts /quince paste
  • Available with wine pairing
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  • Crepe Suzette $14.00
    • Apple compote / vanilla ice cream / Grand Marnier flambee sauce
  • Mouse au chocolate $14.00
    • Nougatine tuile
  • Napoleon creme brulee $14.00
    • Almond short tuile / berry coulis
  • Tatin apple tart $14.00
    • Calvados sauce / cinnamon Chantilly

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Steamed Pork and Smoked Eel Dumplings with Black Rice Vinegar (5) $14.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Fire Cracker Chicken with Island Seaweed Coleslaw, Chilli Jam $31.00
  • Herb and sprout salad with peanut, toasted coconut and chilli orange dressing $11.00
  • Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
  • Island Coleslaw $11.00
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • Paua pie N/A
    • smoked potato, brisee pastry
  • Kumara N/A
    • black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
  • Hunters terrine N/A
    • pancetta, radish, mustard, duck liver mousse, sourdough
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Spring garden flowers N/A
    • farm egg, asparagus, herbs, fried bread
  • Local beets N/A
    • buffalo cream, asparagus, pickled onions, walnuts
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Coconut Crumbed Fish Burger $20.00
    • With tartare slaw, shaved cucumber, whipped avocado, fries and spicy mayonnaise
  • Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
    • With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup
  • NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
    • In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
  • Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • Pancake Stack $18.50
    • With berry compote, vanilla yoghurt and cinnamon sugar
  • Smoked Fish Croguette $19.90
    • With tartare slaw, poached eggs and romesco sauce
  • Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • With strawberry compote, vanilla creme fraiche, and honey toasted almonds
  • Duo of Cheese $17.00
    • With house-made chutneys and crackers
  • Mushrooms $4.50
  • Ora King Smoked Salmon (gf) $21.00
    • Poached eggs, kumara, kale & agria rosti, watercress pesto, spring onion creme fraiched
  • Sausages $5.00
  • Eggs Any Style $5.00
  • Bacon $7.00
  • Flatbread with Free Farmed Pulled Pork $21.00
    • Refried beans, red pepper chipotle pesto, pineapple salsa, spinach slaw
  • Toast $8.50
    • Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough- gluten free bread
  • South Island Angus Beef Burger $20.00
    • Portobello mushroom, blue cheese, dijon mayo, pickled red onion, spinach, agria fries
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. 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.
  • 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 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
  • Aged Ribeye Steak 250g, $28.00
    • Mixed salad greens, roasted potatoes, jus
  • - Hollandaise $2.00
  • Breakfast Burrito $21.00
    • Tortilla filled with chorizo, onion, hash brown, scrambled eggs, spiced black beans, tomato, topped with Halo chili sauce & melted cheese served with sour cream & salsa - Vegie option available $19.00
  • Rump Steak 250g, $19.00
    • Wilted spinach, grilled tomato roasted potatoes, jus
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Served with blueberry compote, mascarpone & maple syrup
  • Avocado & Feta Smash $20.00
    • Combined with tomato salsa, served on Halo toast with 2 poached eggs & pinenuts
  • - Halo Black Spiced Beans $6.00
  • Salad Greens $9.00
  • Samosa Chaat $12.00
    • (Crushed Samosas, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
  • Dahi Poori $12.00
    • (Stuffed Puffed Pastry Shells, Spiced Mashed Potato, Sweet Yogurt, Chutneys)
  • Masala Uttapam $15.00
    • (Rice-lentil Pancake, Onions & Tomato, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Vada Pav $13.00
    • (Staple food of Mumbaikars, Spiced Potato Patties, Slider Buns)
  • Chicken Tikka Dosa $18.00
    • (Crispy Rice-lentil Crepe, Chicken Tikka, Vegetables, Sambhar, Coconut Chutney)
  • Aloo Tikki Chaat $12.00
    • (Potato Cutlets, Yogurt, Chutneys, Spices)
  • Kathi Roll $16.00
    • (Indian Bread, Spicy Vegetables & Herbs – Choice of Chicken, Lamb or Paneer)
  • Pav Bhaji $17.00
    • (Spiced Mixed Vegetables, Buttered Pav Bun)
  • Served from 5pm
  • Fries $6
  • Meatballs with warm cherry tomato compote topped with 3 cheese sauce $9.50
  • Rump steak with chips, salad, Café de Paris butter and demi-glace $19.90
  • -Fried garlic and chilli chicken burger with chipotle mayo and fresh corn salsa. Served with fries $17.50
  • -3hr slow-roasted beef, horseradish aioli and onion jam on toasted ciabatta $12.50
  • Served from 5pm
  • -Tomato $3.50
  • Pappardelle,braised pork, pumpkin, tomato, rocket $28
  • Bella's Beef Lasagne, bechamel, mozzarella, parmesan $29
  • Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
  • Salami, capsicum, olives, leeks $28
  • Pot of mussels, tomato, capers, fennel, saffron garlic, grilled bread $19
  • Margherita (v) $25
  • Add warm marinated Sicilian olives $8
  • Fettucine Carbonara, bacon, cream, garlic, egg yolk $26
  • Side Salad $4.00
  • Peas $2.00
  • Cavalcade Ribeye $30.00
    • 250g Prime Ribeye steak grilled to your liking, served with a fresh garden salad or seasonal vegetables with golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
  • Kumara Fries $10.00
    • With sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Lemon Posset $11.00
    • A refreshing and zesty lemon cream with a slice of shortbread
  • Kumara Fries $4.00
  • Wedges $4.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Baby octopus salad with tahini paste and lime juice. GF, DF, NF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Potato and egg salad. V, NF
  • VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
    • Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.
  • VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
    • Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with mushroom sauce & truffle oil. V, NF
  • BREAD
    • Variety of freshly baked bread rolls (GF available upon request)
  • VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
    • Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
  • Ratatouille Pasta $20.00
    • A rich winter vegetable ratatouille bound with penne pasta & finished with fresh basil pesto & parmesan cheese
  • Sides N/A
    • Golden Fries / Wedges / Roast Potatoes / Garlic Bread / Mediterranean Salad / Onion Rings / Steamed Vegetables / Mixed Salad
  • Wedges $9.00
    • Seasoned potato wedges served with sweet chili sauce & sour cream - Add bacon & cheese $2.50
  • Golden Fries $5.00
  • Mediterranean Salad $5.00
  • Steamed Vegetables $5.00
  • Surf & Turf $35.50
    • The ultimate surf & turf Stonegrill meal of 200gm prime angus beef rump with scallops & prawns. Choose any two side dishes & a sauce to accompany them with
  • Fries $9.00
    • Hot & crispy bowl of fries served with aioli & tomato sauce - Add cheese & gravy $2.50
  • Chicken Breast Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Roast Beef Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
  • Chick n Fala Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
  • Ediballs or for two packs $3 / $5
  • Cheeky Chicken / Happy Ham / Brave Beef $5.00
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $8
  • Pie of the Day - Your Server will advise. Your choice of Mash or Fries $20
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Flat Bread - Caramelised Onions, Rock Salt, Garlic and Olive Oil $10
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry  - Coconut Cream, Garlic, Ginger, Thai Spices with Chicken and Vegetables. Served with Jasmine Rice $15
  • Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
  • Rump Steak - 150gr Fully Trimmed, Cooked how you like it. Served with Fries, Coleslaw and Gravy $15
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Greens $6.00
    • Sauté green beans and broccoli
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Tobin’s Feast $25.00
    • Pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives & dressed with sundried tomato pesto
  • Carnivore’s Dream $25.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, ham off the bone & caramelised onion with Fork and Tap BBQ sauce
  • Autumn Harvest $25.00
    • Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
  • Meat Platter $22.00
    • Selection of cured meats, chicken liver paté with beetroot chutney, pickles, breads and crackers
Left Bank Cafe

Left Bank Cafe

location

Address

8 Duke Street, Queenstown, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034500045

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM Tue 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM Wed 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM Thu 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM Fri 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM Sat 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM Sun 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM to 9 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

French

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Lunch ,  Seating

Location
8 Duke Street, Queenstown, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand
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