Public Kitchen & Bar in Queenstown Menu

BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
  • Breakfast Beans $12.00
    • Beans served w/ smoked paprila, spinach, chilli, crispy onions, poached egg and grilled bread
  • Public's Hash $14.00
    • Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
  • Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
  • Extra Poached Egg $2.00
BURGERS - Our delicious burgers are available until 4pm BURGERS - Our delicious burgers are available until 4pm
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Beef Burger $14.00
    • 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
  • Pork Belly Burger $14.00
    • Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
  • Extras
  • Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
  • Carrot & spinach salad w walnuts and blue cheese $9.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Sides N/A
    • Local asparagus, juice, butter
  • Cheese N/A
    • Whitestone Lindis Pass brie,Cow, New Zealand, Whitestone Totara tasty aged cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Kikorangi blue, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay aged gouda, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay Wainui special cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Ramara, Cow, New Zealand, Manchego, Sheep, Spain
  • Spring garden flowers N/A
    • farm egg, asparagus, herbs, fried bread
  • Artichokes N/A
    • leeks, Amisfield olive oil espuma, spring tendrils, flowers
  • Burnt meringue N/A
    • honey foam, manuka honey icecream, gingerbread crumbs
  • Wakanui filet N/A
    • pancetta, Stewart Island oyster emulsion, horseradish
  • Salmon sashimi don
  • Seaweed salad (V)
  • Miso soup
  • Hikari bento
    • Teriyaki chicken with rice, tempura, seaweed salad, salmon sashimi 2 pcs, tempura 3 pcs and sushi 2 pcs
  • Egg chicken katsu don
  • Kake udon soup
    • Kake served with seaweed and spring onion
  • Hikari green salad (V)
  • Tofu teriyaki don
  • 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 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 fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • Spicy Herby Blue Cod Fish $28.00
    • mild medium or hot
  • Sweet & Sour $23.50
    • pineapple tomato cucumber, capsicum onion/tiger prawn scallops seafood
  • Sizzling Cashew nuts $20.00
    • broccoli mushroom capsicum onion/chicken vegetables & tofu
  • Thaitanium fish cake salad $14.00
  • Stir Fried Egg noodle $23.50
    • tiger prawns seafood (prawn & Squids)
  • Thaitanium chicken Drums curry 3 drums $18.50
  • Tom Yum Spicy soup $9.50
    • chicken tiger prawns seafood (prawn & squid)
  • Sizzling Ginger $20.00
    • broccoli capsicum young corn flower onion/chicken pork beef vegetarian & tofu
  • Prawn & Vegetable Tempura $13.00
    • with Ten tsuyu dipping sauce.
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $7.00
  • Fries $7.00
  • Caesar Salad $22.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
  • AKAROA SEA-RUN SALMON $34.00
    • The best Salmon in NZ.
  • HALF GRILLED CHICKEN $32.00
    • Succulent half chicken grilled to perfection.
  • Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • Chicken Schnitzel $26.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken breast, chips and garden salad
  • Fries $9.00
    • With aioli and tomato sauce
  • Vegetarian Tofu Burger $24.00
    • Pan fried tofu with ginger and honey soy sauce, tomato, aioli and tomato sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $25.00
    • Grilled steak served on turkish pide with caramelized onion, smoked cheese, tomato, mesculin lettuce and chipotle aioli
  • Wedges $10.00
    • With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Sticky Date Pudding $13.00
    • Served with a warm butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Green Peace $25.00
    • Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Stacks classic seafood chowder served with roasted garlic bread
  • Spanish style tiger prawns $19.95
    • Red pepper, garlic, chilli, olive oil, charred sour dough soldiers
  • Cauliflower cheese, prosciutto crumbs $8.95
  • Duck fat roasted potatoes $8.95
  • Sauteed southland paua $48.95
    • Shaved paua (abalone), garlic butter, fried potatoes, cress
  • Prawns laksa $27.95
    • Hervey bay prawns, Thai spiced coconut broth, rice noodles, black sesame, roasted peanuts
  • French onion soup $17.95
    • Emmentaler crouton
  • Macaroni cheese & bacon $8.95
  • Taleggio cheese $12.95
    • Feijoa chutney / Semi soft, delicate, sweet, with lingering fruit finish , wine washed in development / Northern Italy
  • Lamb Shank: $25.00
    • Braised lamb shanks served with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Pasta of the day: $15.00
    • A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)
  • Basket of fries - $7.00
  • Seasoned Wedges - (With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce) $8.50
  • Angus Rump: $19.00
    • 250 gramme Angus Rump steak, cooked to your liking with coleslaw, fries, gravy and a fried egg
  • Bangers & Mash: $18.00
    • Meaty Pork sausage served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
  • Mango Cheese Cake
  • ONION RINGS
    • Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat.
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
    • Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER
    • How could you possibly improve the WHOPPER®? Make it bigger! Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
    • The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $14.00
    • Roasted pear with fig & elder flower chutney, blue cheese, roasted walnuts & walnut mayo
  • Homemade Chocolate Brownie $12.00
    • Decadent chocolate brownie served with ice cream
  • For 2 people $62.00
  • For 1 person $34.50
  • Chicken Wings
    • Choose one flavour from below all served with side salad & aioli dip: Sticky & Sweet Soy or Jalapeno & Apple Hot Sauce or Texas Dry Rub
  • 6 for $8.00
  • Grain Fed Beef Rump $34.50
    • A huge 400gm Angus rump served with any sauce & your choice of two sides
  • For 2 shanks $27.00
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
    • Traditionally made mushy peas
  • $10 Meal Deal $10.00
    • 1 piece of Hoki, Scoop of chips, Can of Drink and Tomato Sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Kids Hotdog meal $5.50
    • Erik's homemade hot dog, 1/2 scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Tartare Sauce $1.50
    • One bottle of Tartar Sauce
  • Garlic Aioli $2.00
    • One bottle of Garlic Aioli
  • Doughnut $3.50
    • Delicious deep fried doughnut dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Family Meal Deal $25.00
    • 2 pieces of hoki, 6 fish bites, 2 chips, 2 tomato sauces and a 1.5-litre soft drink. If you would like to change the drink for hoki, hot dog or an extra chip, please choose no drink and write your choice in notes Available gluten free
  • Tamarindo $6.00
    • Refreshing tamarind juice
  • Carne $10.00
    • Prime local beef, slow cooked with latin spices
  • Brazilian Coxinhas $5.00
    • Battered and fried dough, filled with chicken and Cheese
  • Cassava and Cream $7.00
    • Fried cassava wedges with sour cream and paprika
  • Lamb and Papa $15.00
    • Locally sourced, slow braised lambe & Potatos
  • Horchata $7.50
    • Rice water and milk with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon
  • Chicken M $10.90 L $13.50
    • Shredded chicken & tomato sofrito
  • Vegetarian $14.00
    • Veggies of the day sautéed with oregano and olive oil
  • Sup hai san $17.50
    • Seafood soup
  • Pho Botai $15.00
    • Raw beef rice noodle soup
  • Goi cuon chay $8.50
    • vegetable spring rolls (4 rolls)
  • Com Chien hai san $16.00
    • Seafood fried rice
  • Cha gi chay $9.00
    • Deep fried vegetarian spring roll (12 rolls)
  • Con Heo Xa Xiu $17.00
    • Honey roast pork on rice
  • Mi Xao Hai San $15.00
    • Seafood Fried Noodle
  • Bun Ga $15.00
    • Chicken Salad
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.90
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Fresh Salmon
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.40
  • Jumbo Sushi Selection $25.90
  • Teriyaki Chicken Lovers $19.90
  • - 10 pieces Fresh Salmon Nigiri
  • - 4 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
  • Seafood Supreme $22.90
Public Kitchen & Bar

Public Kitchen & Bar

location

Address

Ground Floor, Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Otago, 9300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034425969

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Bar Not Available ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
Ground Floor, Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Otago, 9300, New Zealand