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

  • Extra sauces $0.50
  • Double Ferg w/cheese $15.50
    • Blue, Swiss, Brie
  • Cock Cajun $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
  • Bombay Chicken $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & mango chutney.
  • Crumbed Calamari with Ferg's wasabi mayonnaise (½ dozen / dozen) $5.00 / $9.00
  • Fergburger w/ cheese $12.50
    • Blue, Swiss, Brie
  • The Fergburger $11.00
    • Prime New Zealand beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
    • Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
  • BANGERS & MASH $16.50
    • Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
  • HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
    • Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
  • RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
    • Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
  • BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
    • marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
  • BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
    • Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
  • PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
    • Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
  • BEEF BURGER $19.00
    • This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
  • Smiths Burger $18.00
    • Homemade sous vide beef pattie, with bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese
  • What’s not to love about the classic Louisiana Po’Boy sandwich? They are simple, and rely heavily on super-fresh, local ingredients. All our Po’ Boys come dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions and a side of hand cut fries.
  • Fried Fish $15.00
    • Cucumber, coriander, tartare sauce
  • Beef Short Rib $24.00
    • Tender short rib cooked to juicy perfection. Served with mashed potato and parsnip crisps
  • Lamb Stew $19.00
    • Bone warming stew laced with hearty veggies and lamb. Served with rustic bread
  • Cajun Hand Cut Fries with Garlic Aioli $9.00
  • Venison Pot Pie $24.00
    • Slow cooked venison ragout on mash potato with a fluffy puff pastry
  • Smiths $25.00
    • Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
  • The fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. 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 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 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 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
  • Salted caramel parfait POP $18.00
    • Chocolate soil, peanut butter mousse.
  • Selection of local and European cheese $28.00
    • last years apricots, walnuts & biscuits.
  • Raw plate $33.00
    • market fish selection, white soy, horseradis.
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, biscotti, espresso, liqueur
  • Wild shot vension $44.00
    • rocket puree, wagyu fat roast potatoes, beetroot .
  • Pan seared scallops 29.00
    • chili pineapple salsa, coconut dressing.
  • Dessert cocktails $21.00
    • Forever evolving
  • JSH cured meats $36.00
    • proper pickles, forever evolving terrine, breads.
  • HOT CAKES
    • Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
  • EGGS BENE DELUXE
    • Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK.
  • CHEESEBURGER STUNNER MEAL $5.00
    • The Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • MORNING KICK-START
    • The breakfast that’s perfect if you’re on the go and need a quick fix. One Bacon and Egg Muffin, one Cheeseburger, and one small Hash Bites will kick-start your morning the delicious way. Plus, add any regular hot drink for just $1.50
  • SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Three delicious, signature flame-grilled beef patties topped three slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BREKKIE WRAP
    • We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER
    • All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Okonomiyaki $12.00
    • japanese pancake - add egg / prawns / cheese $3
  • Yasai-Ten $10.00
    • vegetable tempura (baby corn, okra, lotus root)
  • Ebi-Kushiyaki $14.00
    • prawn skewers with spicy bean sauce
  • Salmon Aburi $15.00
    • seared salmon with buttered sour soy
  • Yaki Udon $15.00
    • stir fried ginger pork udon noodles
  • Poteto Chiizu $9.00
    • grilled potato cheese crepe
  • Tebasaki $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken wings with sweet sauce
  • Katsudon $13.00
    • pork cutlet and egg cooked in a sweet and savoury sauce
  • Falafel wrap (V) $16
    • Served with salad, pickled vegetables & yoghurt dressing on roti bread
  • Caesar salad $18
    • Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto, croutons & anchovies dressing
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • Potato wedges $12
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Angus sirloin / Café de Paris butter (GF) $30
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Vegetarian penne past $18
    • Tomatoes, mushrooms, feta and olives
  • Whitestone cheese board $19
    • Lindis pass brie, totara tasty cheddar, windsor blue, quince paste & crackers
  • Smoky bacon and egg pie $18
    • Homemade pie with tomato relish & salad
  • Large Chips $9.50
  • KRANSKY AND CHIPS(GF )Kransky sausages with chips and tomato sauce $9.80
  • BANGERS AND BEANS $6.80
    • Kransky sausages and baked beans on toast.
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
  • TUSKA $12.80
    • streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll add avocado (seasonal).
  • CHICKEN BURGER( GFO) $19.80
    • free range chicken breast, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce and aioli with chips.
  • JOE'S CAESAR $22.80
    • streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing with free range chicken.
  • KIDS MUESLI (V) $6.80
    • toasted macadamia, cashew nuts, rolled oats, almonds and coconut with natural yoghurt and freshly grated apple.
  • Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
  • Cavell’s Wraps (V*) $13.00
    • Fresh wraps filled with mesclun salad, carrot, red onion &cheese. With a choice of Grilled smoked chicken, bacon & pesto, Grilled steak with bbq sauce, Braised pork belly with bbq sauce & aioli, Pesto, hummus, cucumber & alfalfa sprouts/crunchy combo
  • Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
    • Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
  • Kids Basket $8.50
    • Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
  • Breakfast Wrap $12.50
    • Toasted tortilla wrap filled with bacon, spinach, tomato salsa, hash bites, free range eggs, cheese & a drizzle of hollandaise
  • Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
    • Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
  • Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) $17.50
    • A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice of bacon
  • Salt & pepper squid with fries & garlic aioli $17.50
  • Arrow $21.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
  • Add chicken to your salad $5.00
  • Served with fries or rice, and fresh vegetables or garden salad
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Silverfern Reserve beef ribeye $34.00
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
  • Smoked Salmon
    • Hamill’s smoked salmon, capers, brie cheese, semi dried tomatoes with chopped onions, sour cream and flaked almonds
  • -Medium $21.50
  • Pepperoni
    • Premium pepperoni, mozzarella and mushrooms
  • Garlic and Mozzarella Bread $Small $8.50   Large  $12.00
  • Midwest Spicy Beef
    • Slow cooked premium ground beef, avocado, salsa and sour cream. A cowboys dream
  • -Large $29.00
  • Old Smokey
    • Mushrooms, premium bacon, roast onions and our smoked tomato sauce
  • Deconstructed white chocolate cheesecake, lemon curd, apricot biscotti, saffron pashmak. Wine match - Le Fou Bendigo Riesling $14.00
  • House-baked bread, Cairnmuir olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, olives $13.50
  • Dinky platter $13.00
    • havarti cheese, soup or ham, salad, fruits, raisins, crisps & bread
  • Local cheeses $22.00
    • house-made date & orange chutney, spiced pear (v) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling
  • Traditional Grapepickers Lunch $24.00
    • Today’s soup, hummus, farmhouse cheese, pickles, olives, toasted balsamic, red wine bread. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • Housemade cake of the day. ask staff for selection $12.00
  • Chocolate & hazelnut truffle biscuit. Perfect complement to coffee $4.50
  • Gluten Free Base, extra $3.50
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Autumn Harvest $25.00
    • Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
  • House Smoked Salmon $25.00
    • House smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon ricotta and fire-roasted peppers
  • Polenta Fries $9.00
    • With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Cheese Board $22.00
    • Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
  • Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
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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