Address
Ground Floor, Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Otago, 9300, New Zealand
Public Kitchen & Bar in Queenstown Menu
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BRUNCH- Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
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Breakfast Beans $12.00
- Beans served w/ smoked paprila, spinach, chilli, crispy onions, poached egg and grilled bread
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Public's Hash $14.00
- Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
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Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
- Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
- Extra Poached Egg $2.00
BURGERS - Our delicious burgers are available until 4pm-
Public's Chicken $14.00
- Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
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Beef Burger $14.00
- 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
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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
- Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
- Wild Fiorland Venison with Kanu XO Sauce, Chinese Sausage and Horipito $35.00
- Tahitian Vanilla and Lime Tart, Bruleed Palm Sugar $15.00
- Red Curry of Lamb Shoulder with Water Chestnuts $33.00
- Burmese Shan Tofu: Kanu made yellow split pea tofu with Miso sauce $14.00
- Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
- Roasted Duck with Cherry Hoisin, Green Onion Pancakes, Pickled Cucumber $36.00
- Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
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Tasting Platter $45
- A large tasting platter including chicken wings, calamari, boerewors and ribs. Served with chips and accompaniments. Serves 4
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Boerewors $14.5
- A delicious South African farmers sausage made with a variety of herbs and spices and flame grilled in our homemade basting. Served with a South African chutney and chips
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Full Rack $36.5
- The ultimate Flame experience! Our huge rack of pork ribs are our signature dish with the WOW factor
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Boerewors Roll $19
- A tasty homemade African sausage served on a toasted roll with South African chutney
- Cheesy Herb Loaf $11
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Tiger Prawns $38
- Shelled Giant tiger prawns lightly grilled in a thermidore sauce. Served with peri-peri sauce, garlic butter and rice Pilaf
- Plain Ciabatta Loaf $10
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Mozambique Prawns Entree $18
- Tiger prawns sauteed in a Rattlesnake sauce (creamy peri-peri reduction). Served in the pan with rice Pilaf to mop up the sauce.
- Medium $31.50
- Large $34.50
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Luigis Italian
- Crispy bacon, pepperoni, mixed capsicums, red onions, and mushrooms
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Peking Pizza
- Aromatic plum sauce base, confit Chinese chicken thighs, crispy shallots, spring onions, topped with shaved cucumber & hoisin sauce
- Large $36.50
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Sandwich of the Day $13.00
- House made sandwich with fries, ask your server today
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Pescara
- NZ green lipped mussels, garlic prawns, smoked salmon, tomatoes, pesto and lemon
- $12.95 Small
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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
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CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
- This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
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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)
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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 >>
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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 >>
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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
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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!
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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,
- Halloumi $5.00
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Silverbeet & Chicken Broth (df) $17.50
- Pearl barley, leek, crispy corn, parsley, cashew & miso crouton
- Hot Smoked Salmon $7.50
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Buttermilk & Buckwheat Pancakes $19.00
- Grilled banana, date caramel, lemon & raspberry mascarpone
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French Toast Pudding $18.50
- Raspberry & rhubarb smash, maple roasted pistachio and pumpkin seeds, creme patisserie
- Potatoes $4.00
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Eggs Benedict $19.50
- Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - bacon
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Organic Quinoa & Oat Porridge (vegan) $14.50
- Apple & blackcurrant compote, cinnamon coconut sugar, walnut crumble
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Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
- Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
- all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
- Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
- Bowl of fries $6.00
- Garlic bread & dips $6.00
- Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
- Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
- Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
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Venison Satay $14.00
- Marinated venison & pickled vegetables nestled in lettuce cups, served with our homemade peanut sauce
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Spring Rolls $8.50
- Vietnamese-inspired fried rice paper rolls with chicken & glass noodles
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My Thai Chip & Dip Platter $9.00
- Four freshly made dips served with rice & prawn crackers
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Duck Curry $29.00
- Roasted duck in red curry with pineapple, cherry tomatoes, grapes & fresh basil
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Tom Kha Gai $9.50
- Chicken in a hot & sour coconut soup with banana blossom & galangal
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Salmon Fins $11.50
- Sesame-coated fins fried crispy, served with a green apple som tum salad
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Sauce & Condiments $2.00
- Choose from: Nampla Prik (cut chillies in fish sauce); Sriracha; Peanut Sauce; Sweet Chilli Sauce; Nahm Jim (chilli, coriander & lime sauce); Chilli Jam; Fresh Cut Chilles. each
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Chilli & Basil Seafood $28.00
- Fish, prawns & scallops wok-fried with green beans, mushrooms and capsicum
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The Alehouse Loaf $6.00/ $10.00
- Locally baked Speight’s bread. Hot & delicious - garlic or plain. (Half/ Whole)
- Bacon $5.00
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The True Southern Ribeye $38.00
- 450gram Prime Ribeye on the bone grilled to your liking served with a selection of potatoes: Golden fries, crispy potatoes or potato gratin. A choice of fresh garden salad or a medley of seasonal vegetables. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer match: Speight's Porter
- Potato Gratin $4.50
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Chicken Parcels $21.00
- Chicken, bacon, peach and soft cheese, wrapped in golden filo pastry. Topped with roasted almonds and aioli served on a bed of crispy potatoes and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
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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
- Wedges $4.00
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Riverton Ribs $33.00
- Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbeque sauce, served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer match: Speight's Distinction Ale
- -large $4
- Gravy $2.50
- -Small $3
- -Chips and Cheese with Curry or Gravy Small S $6.50 / L $11
- Spring or Curry Roll $3
- Blue cod-large L $8 / S $4
- Scallops $3
- 2 Small Blue Cod fillets and Chips $10
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Mixed platter (for 2) (Per Person) $19.90
- Tempting selection of Tandoori chicken, Chicken tikka, sheek kebab,chicken kali mirch, pakora, onion bhaji and poppadoms served with chutney
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Palak paneer $15.90
- Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
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Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
- Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onion and green pepper
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Dal makhani $15.50
- Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
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Lamb vindaloo $15.90
- Lamb cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
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Chana masala $l5.90
- Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and garnished with onion rings
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Tandoori chicken (full) $22.90
- Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
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Bombay aloo $15.90
- Diced potatoes cooked with cumin and fenugreek, recommended with garlic naan
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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.
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SOFT SERVE CONE
- Nothing beats our cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve. Served in a classic cone.
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CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
- The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
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HOT CAKES
- Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
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ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
- Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and youve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
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SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
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WHOPPER JR WITH CHEESE
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, sliced white onions, a slice of cheese all on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
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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.
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Mi Xao Gion Thap Cam $15.00
- Combination Crispy F/Noodle
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Cai Thia Xao Nam Dong Co $16.00
- Bok Choy with Chinese Mushroom
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Ca Chien Xot Cay $28.00
- Spicy fish fillet
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Mi XaoTom $13.00
- Prawn Fried Noodle
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Ga Xao Hat Dieu $18.50
- Cashews chicken
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Muc Xao Xa Ot $21.00
- Lemongrass chilli Squid
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Com Vit Quay $16.00
- Roast duck on rice
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Muc Ca Ri $21.00
- Green Curry squid
- Fresh fruit salad $9.00
- Served with rustic fries, seasonal vegetables, pepper sauce or red wine jus.
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Ben Lomond $20.00
- Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
- Served with fries or rice, and fresh vegetables or garden salad
- Beer battered fish & chips served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo $23.00
- Mini Angus steak $12.00
- Bakery breads & spreads $10.00
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Arrow $21.00
- Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
- Mixed leaf salad $9.00
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Dinky platter $13.00
- havarti cheese, soup or ham, salad, fruits, raisins, crisps & bread
- Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
- House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
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Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
- with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
- Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
- Today’s soup & freshly baked bread (gf*) (V*) Please ask wait staff for today’s choice $14.00
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Dessert cheese $16.50
- falwasser crackers, honeycomb, Wine match - Gibbston Valley Noble
Public Kitchen & Bar
Phone
034425969
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
$30 - $50
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian
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