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

  • Crispy pork belly salad,edamame, spinach, lotus root, tamarillo vinaigrette $23
  • Field and Japanese mushrooms, black pudding, tarragon, fried potato, poached egg $21
  • Turkish poached eggs, garlic, dill, greek yoghurt, chilli and grilled bread $18
  • Add: bacon, tomato, spinach, mushroom, avo $5ea
  • Ricotta hotcakes, roasted quince, cardamom, honeycomb, vanilla bean mascarpone $18
  • Two Free range eggs any style on toast $13
  • Steamed pork belly dumplings, 5 spice dipping sauce, fragrant herbs, pickled ginger $15
  • Crispy shrimp Huevos Rancheros, soft flour tortilla, black beans, avacado salsa, fried eggs, hot sauce, coriander $24
  • Thai Chicken Wings (4) $9.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken on Rice $18.50
  • Egg Fried Rice $5.00
  • Soft Drinks - 355ml $2.50
  • Traditional Fried Rice $18.50
    • Jasmine rice, stir fry with egg, spring onion, tomato and market fresh vegetables
  • Pad Thai $18.50
    • rice noodle with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, tofu and crushed peanuts
  • Bangkok Street Noodle $18.50
  • Soy Sauce Noodle $18.50
  • CAULIFLOWER GRATIN $15.00
    • oven baked w cheddar & mozzarella cheese – grilled turkish bread.
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $15.00
    • eggs on thick cut toast, streaky bacon rashers, pork & sage breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns & baked beans.
  • BACON BENEDICT $16.50
    • poached eggs on toasted English muffins, streaky bacon, hollandaise sauce, hash browns. >>
  • CRAB CAKES $15.50
    • w chipotle spiced hollandaise sauce.
  • ADD GRILLED CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD $5.00
  • FISH & CHIPS $15.00
    • crispy battered fish of the day w fries & tartare sauce .
  • WEDGES $12.5
    • sweet chilli & sour cream.
  • SIZZLING WINGS $14.50
    • chicken wings coated in our famous bbq sauce recipe.
  • 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 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.
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, 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
  • POLLO MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, brie, spring onion, cranberry sauce
  • LASAGNE $20
    • individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked
  • SWEET CHILLI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, coriander, peppers, chilli flakes, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • FRIED CHICKEN $10.5
    • garlic aioli dip
  • CINCINNATI CHILLI $20
    • finely ground beef in a spicy chilli bean sauce on a bed of pasta topped w grated cheese & freshly diced onion
  • GARLIC FLATBREAD $7.5
    • smothered in garlic butter & roast garlic
  • BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
  • PHILLY STEAK $35.95
    • sauteed beef, onions, green peppers & mushrooms topped w provolone cheese
  • Hotdog $8.50
    • with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
  • Greens with poached eggs and Harissa $16.50
    • wilted kale, silver beet and spinach topped with poached eggs and Harissa
  • Chargrilled Steak sandwich $18.50
    • with aged beef rump, slow cooked onions, tomato, cheddar, fresh greens and aioli. Served with homemade chips
  • Odelay Burger $18.50
    • Our homemade brioche bun filled with chargrilled minced meat, chipotle sauce, edam, tomato and onions. Served with homemade chips. can change to vegetarian with Chargrilled Mushrooms
  • Buttermilk pancakes $17.00
    • with fresh fruit, berry compote, lemon syrup, mascarpone and maple syrup
  • House cured Hot Smoked Salmon $17.50
    • with pickled vegetables, creme fraiche and toast
  • Fruit salad $8.50
    • with yoghurt & granola
  • Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
    • Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
  • Small Battered Sausage and Chips $5
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $5
  • Gravy $2.50
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • -large $4.50
  • Hoki-large L $7.50 / S $3.50
  • 6 Onion Rings and Chips $5
  • Curry $2.50
  • SUPREMO $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Red Onions, Red Capsicum, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Black Olives.
  • HAWAIIAN $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Champagne Ham and Pineapple.
  • TUNA EXPRESS $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Tuna, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeño Peppers, Cream Cheese and Black Pepper.
  • BUTTERED CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Chicken, Red Onions, Black Pepper and Butter Chicken Sauce and Cashew Nuts, Spinach (optional).
  • FROM THE SEA $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Squids, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Powder and Lemon Pepper
  • CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00
  • MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
  • SAUSAGE TREAT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Sausages, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Feta Cheese.
  • Bircher muesli $7.00
    • Home made Bircher muesli Fresh fruit
  • Fresh catch of the day $29.00
    • Ask our staff for details
  • Venison $36.00
    • Grilled Canterbury venison leg fillet, served with chervil pomme puree, sautéed zucchinis and cherry jus
  • Chocoholic $15.00
    • Rich chocolate brownie, white chocolate sauce, dried raspberries and Wanaka pure roasted white chocolate and dark chocolate ice cream
  • Cheesecake $13.00
    • Homemade New York style baked lemon and blue-berry swirl cheese cake on malt crumb base served with a blueberry compote
  • Super salad $16.50
    • Mixed leaf salad of rocket, baby spinach, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Frisee and oak leaves served with quinoa, mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds, feta, beetroot and dried blueberries
  • Hash browns, grilled tomatoes, bacon, mushrooms, sausages or baked beans
  • Mediterranean charcuterie platter $29.00
    • Jamon serrano reserva, duck liver pate, salami, toasted breads and crackers, hummus and chutney
  • Confit garlic buttered greens lemon vinaigrette, almonds $9
  • Duck $39
    • Roulade of Canter Valley duck breast, manchego, smoked tomato, pine nut and cavalo nero, puy lentils, sauteed vegetables, Madiera jus.
  • Sautéed wild mushrooms, calavo nero, truffle oil $9
  • Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
  • Vegetarian $36
    • Cabbage leaf wrap of pearl barley, wild mushrooms, manchego rissotto, smoked tomato coulis
  • Pork $42
    • Confit Airendale farm pork belly, ginger buttered Stewart Island scampi, sauteed bok choy, peanut praline, orange caramel glaze.
  • Mozzarella $22
    • Buffalo mozzarella, textures of tomato, quinoa crisp, baby herbs, garlic oil.
  • Scallops $25
    • Seared Coromandel scallops, artichoke, grapefruit, macadamia nut crumb, sorrel.
  • Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquettes $10
    • Served with Harissa sauce
  • Garlic Loaf $12.00
    • A traditional loaf served warm with garlic butter
  • Kids Lasagne & Chips
  • Cheese Board $14
    • A selection of cheese served with crackers & a pumpkin chutney
  • Lamb Backstrap $14
    • Lamb on a spiced cous cous with courgette, capsicum red onion topped with a mint yoghurt
  • Mediterranean Pasta $14
    • Pappardelle pasta tossed with sundried tomato, mushrooms, spinach, pumpkin seeds & ciabatta croutons
  • Pulled Beef Sliders $12
    • Pulled coca cola braised beef topped with crunchy slaw & lime cumin aioli served on three toasted slider buns
  • Ugly Bread $13
    • Our own special pumpkin chutney served on a garlic baguette with cheese & sour cream
  • POUTINE $10.00
  • SAUCES $1.00
    • AIOLY KETCHUP PESTO MAYONNAISE SWEET SOUR CREAM RANCH BBQ SPICY TOMATO TARTARE CHIPOTLE BLUE CHEESE CRANBERRY BALSAMIC HONEY MUSTARD GREEK ITALIAN OLIVE OIL
  • LOADED WEDGES $11.00
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI HALF DOZ $7.00
  • GRANDMA BADGER MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Grandma Badger's own Special Recipe Bolognese with NZ Mozzarella on top
  • PEPPERONI MED $20/LARGE $28
    • Premium Pepperoni and NZ Mozzarella
  • JULIUS BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
    • Fresh Tomato, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, Chicken, lightly topped with NZ Mozzarella and a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
  • PRAWN DIPPERS HALF DOZ $7.00
  • TUSKA $10.50
    • streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll.
  • PIKELETS( VO)streaky bacon, maple syrup and banana. $9.80
  • Joe's Green Salad $4.80
  • PIKELETS (VO) $8.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar
  • PIKELETS( VO)raspberry jam and real whipped cream . $6.80
  • EGGS (GFO) (VO) $16.80
    • two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise + add streaky bacon or mushroom or spinach.
  • M1(v ) $11.80
    • mushrooms, a free range egg and rocket in a warmed joe’s roll.
  • Mushrooms $4.80
  • Manuka Smoked Bbq Pork Short Ribs $25
    • With fries & house slaw
  • Nachos $12
    • Your choice of pulled pork, chilli beef, or mixed bean chilli (v) on crisp nachos with melted cheese, sour cream and guamacole (gf)
  • Falafel Wrap (V) Gf) $11.50
    • Falafel and honey roasted vegetables tossed through mixed salad with smoked gouda in a tortilla wrap
  • Mushroom, Fennel & Spinach Risotto (GF) $22
    • Topped with shaved parmesan
  • Add Fries Or Wedges For $5
  • Affogato $12
    • Vanilla icecream served with espresso coffe and your choice of omara's irish cream, jameson whisket or frangelico.
  • House Coleslaw $4
  • Baked Camembert $17
  • MARINATED OLIVES (V) $9.00
  • NO5 MEZZE $50pp
  • APPLE PANCAKES (V) $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelised apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • HOMEMADE GRANOLA (V) $15.00
    • The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis (v)
  • HOUSE BREADS & OLIVE OIL (V) $7.00
  • POLENTA FRITTERS, SALSA VERDE $7.00
  • SMOKED COD FISHCAKES $16/28
    • Polenta-crumbed fishcakes of smoked Bluff Blue Cod, pea & tarragon puree, remoulade
  • ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
    • Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
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