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

  • Green lipped NZ Mussels $17.5
    • New Zealand Green Lipped mussels poached in a dill cream sauce and served with ciabatta bread
  • Wedges $13
    • Wedges served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Field Mushrooms $14.5
    • Giant field mushrooms, char-grilled and served on a sizzling skillet with a sage garlic butter and parmesan cheese
  • Chicken Wings $14
    • Chicken wings grilled in Flame’s secret basting
  • Plain Ciabatta Loaf $10
  • Sauces $4
    • To fully complement your meat, choose from one of our delicious homemade sauces. Choose between Mushroom (a firm favourite), Creamy Mixed Peppercorn, Dijon Mustard, Roquefort blue cheese or Peri-peri (A Mozambique speciality – hot and spicy), Rattlesnake (creamy peri-peri)
  • Full Rack $36.5
    • The ultimate Flame experience! Our huge rack of pork ribs are our signature dish with the WOW factor
  • Surf and Turf $43.5
    • Aged fillet, served with sauteed tiger prawns, rattlesnake sauce and either chips or baby roasted potatoes
  • WEDGES THINK NACHOS ON STEROIDS L: $12.00
    • POTATO WEDGES LOADED WITH THICK CUT BACON MOZZARELLA, BADGERS TOMATO SAUCE & SOUR CREAM
  • PEPPERONI THE CLASSIC M: $18.00 L: $29.00
    • PREMIUM PEPPERONI AND NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CHEESEBURGER POUTINE L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, MINCE, CARAMALISED ONIONS, PICKLES, BBQ SAUCE, BACON, GRAVY & PARSLEY
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI
  • CURLY FRIES & PARMESAN M: $4.50 L: $8.00
  • 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
  • CHIPS & AIOLI M: $4.50 L: $8.00
  • THE PRINCESS STRAIGHT FROM MOTHER EARTH'S OWN GARDEN M: $27.00 L: $38.00
    • MUSHROOMS OLIVE OIL, FRESH GARLIC, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, BABY SPINACH, FETA, TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • Couple Combo Set $45.00
    • Any 2 mains, 2 rices and 1 prawn cracker.
  • Ginger Stir-fry $18.50
    • with ginger, baby corn and fresh market vegetables
  • Pork Ribs and Garlic Sauce $18.50
  • Prawn Roll Combo $15.00
    • Prawn Rolls with Golden Rolls and Prawn Crackers
  • Homemade Curry Puff (4) $9.00
  • Thai Chicken Wings (4) $9.00
  • Traditional Fried Rice $18.50
    • Jasmine rice, stir fry with egg, spring onion, tomato and market fresh vegetables
  • Tom Kha Soup $18.50
  • Unearthly Dessert Pizza $6.00
    • Banana, Berries, Chocolate, White Chocolate and Custard on an original snack base
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.50
    • 12 Beer Battered Onion Rings
  • Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Fresh Green Salad $5.00
    • All the Essentials
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Serpent $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smoked Salmon, Spring Onion and Cream Cheese. Optional Capers, Avocado (Double / Snack)
  • Licorice Gelato $5.00
    • 2015 Silver Award winning Gelato from Gellicious Gelato. If you are Hell bent on Licorice - this is for you. Contains Gluten and Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • HAVOC PORK SHOULDER & BLACK PUDDING $32.00
    • crackling puy lentils confit tomatoes
  • Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
  • WHOLE CARDRONA MERINO LAMB SHOULDER $85.00
    • share 3-4 1400g salsa verde smoked tomato and eggplant
  • venison Liver & Pinot Noir Pate $16.00
    • sourdough crisps. candied walnuts
  • Homemade pastrami, mustard, caramelized onion $16.00
  • Havoc free range bacon
  • WAGYU FILLET STEAK $49.00
    • 250g grass-fed premium marbling score of 4-6 potatoes of choice
  • Butter Mashed Potato
  • Thai Roti Mussaman $9.50
    • Homemade Thai roti with chicken Mussaman dip
  • Coconut Tempeh $8.00
    • Crispy tempeh nuggets tossed with cashew nuts, coconut & palm sugar
  • Beef Mussaman $23.00
    • Succulent beef slow cooked in peanut Mussaman curry with baby onions & pumpkin, served with a refreshing cucumber relish & Thai roti
  • Summer Rolls $12.50
    • DIY rice paper rolls with Thai-tea infused chicken, crunchy vegetables & tasty sauces
  • Fried Egg $2.50
  • 2-Egg Thai Omelette N/A
    • Served plain, with minced pork or chicken, or with prawns
  • Plain Rice or Egg Noodles N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Thai BBQ Trio $26.50
    • Pork, chicken & beef skewers with Thai BBQ sauce, served with a crispy rice ball
  • Fresh Seasonal Vegetable $9.90
    • Crispy fresh vegetable tossed with garlic and butter
  • Kasmiri Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Lightly spiced and stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs
  • Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Strips of chicken or lamb marinated with freshly ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 samosas) $6.50
    • Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a flaky pastry
  • Sheek Kebab $11.90
    • Minced lean lamb marinated overnight in a scret marinade and cooked in Tandoor
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $16.90
    • A speciality from Kashmir lean chunks of lamb cooked in a rich almond sauce with a blend of frangrant spices
  • Chicken or Lamb Bhuna $16.90
    • Cubes of chicken or lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
  • Drunken Steak (GF-) $28.00
    • 250g Prime Otago sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, served with a fresh garden salad & golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer Match: Ask server
  • Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli $21.00
    • Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, served in a Speight's Napoli sauce with shaved Parmesan and roasted Pinenuts. Beer match: Speight's Empire
  • Chicken Parmigiana $15.00
    • Crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with Speight’s Napoli sauce and layered with cheese, Served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Pilsner
  • Beef Stew (GF-) $15.00
    • Slow braised beef, thyme and vegetables, served with potato mash, garden peas and a piece of alehouse bread. Beer Match: Old Dark
  • Vegetarian Filo Parcels $12.00/ $19.00
    • Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes with a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale (Entrée/ Main) >>
  • The Alehouse Loaf $6.00/ $12.00
    • Locally baked Speight’s bread. Hot & delicious - garlic or plain. (half / whole)
  • Potato Gratin $4.50
  • Roasted Mushrooms and Feta Salad $19.00
    • Oven roasted mushrooms with thyme and feta, warm olives and roasted red peppers in balsamic dressed leaves. Beer match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • CHEESE GARLIC FOCACCIA $7.00
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic Powder.
  • VOLCANO $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Tomatoes, Red Capsicum, Chilli Flakes and Jalapeno.
  • PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
    • 6 pcs. & Dip
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
  • MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
  • ONION RINGS $6.00
    • 12 pcs. & Dip
  • PEPPERONI PIZZA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni.
  • POTATO CHIPS & DIP $5.00
    • Cajun, Lemon Pepper or Chicken Salt.
  • Seafood Bowl of,Mussels ,King Prawns ,& Blue Cod in a Creamy Chowder Sauce with Vknow Toasted Garlic Bread $36
  • Stewart Island Blue Cod in a Thai Green Curry with Broccoli on Basmati Rice $33
  • Chilli prawn & blue cod with lemon $22 / $30 / $30
    • Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
  • Strawberry & Raspberry Sorbet with Meringues $10
  • Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12
  • Platter of Smoked Meats Pestos Olives & Breads $24
  • Pepperoni, mushroom, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, & basil $19 / $27 / $27
    • Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
  • Beef Ribeye on Panko & Parmesan Crusted Potato with Spinach & Horseradish Sauce $36
  • Carne Asdad $15.00
    • w crema & salsa
  • Carne Asada Ensalada $12.00
    • w lime, Spanish onion, pale ale & cilantro
  • Guacamole $4.00
    • Avocado dip
  • Carne Asada $10 B / $7 T
  • Shaved Parmesan $4.00
  • Beef Fajita $27.00
    • w cumin-cilantro marinade, roasted vegetables, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, salsa & two tortillas
  • Drunken Beans $8.00
    • w dark island rum
  • Chipotle Chicken $10 B / $7 T
  • Steak & Ribs Combo
    • 200gm of Angus rump cooked to your liking, succulent sticky pork ribs with our own homemade coleslaw & battered onion rings served with a bowl of golden fries
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • Add chorizo $3.00
  • Chicken $30.50
    • Tender chicken breast strips served with any sauce & your choice of two sides
  • For 2-4 people $18.00
  • For 1-2 people $11.00
  • 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
  • Onion Rings $3.00
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
  • Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
    • Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
  • Smoked Salmon
    • Hamill’s smoked salmon, capers, brie cheese, semi dried tomatoes with chopped onions, sour cream and flaked almonds
  • Seafood
    • Blue Cod, Shrimp and Scallops, with garlic butter, parsley and tomato base
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod  One piece $5
  • Garlic Bread Small $7.00 / Large $ 10.00
  • Caesar Salad $13.5
  • Old Smokey
    • Mushrooms, premium bacon, roast onions and our smoked tomato sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $13
  • Shoe String Fries $7
  • Gluten Free Base, extra $3.50
  • Jerk Spiced Chicken $25.00
    • Jerk spiced chicken, fire-roasted peppers, finished with corn and coriander salsa
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Wild Fiordland Venison $29.00
    • Cooked mediun rare with potato gratin, jus and greens
  • Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
    • Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
    • Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
  • Kale, Roast vegetables and Quinoa Salad $22.00
    • With marinated feta and balsamic glaze (V)(GF)
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