Rata in Queenstown Menu

BITES BITES
  • Treacle & rye bread, home smoked butter $8.00
  • Goats cheese profiteroles, Rātā blossom honey, rosemary $10.00
  • Line caught tuna crudo, avocado, ugli fruit, soy & mirin, coriander $17.00
  • Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
  • Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
  • Marinated heirloom cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, hazelnut crumb, olive $14.00
  • Bluff octopus a la plancha, roast red pepper, saffron aioli $15.00
STARTERS STARTERS
  • Southland cheese roll, bitter leaves, pickled butternut, hazelnut, pear $19.00
  • Cured Stewart Island salmon, spring peas, wasabi crème fraîche pickled ko $22.00
  • Venison carpaccio, shiitake, capers, anchovy mayonnaise, rocket, parmesan $ 21.00
  • Moko smoked eel, steamed eggplant, asparagus, Asian dressing, beetroot $ 19.00
MAINS MAINS
  • Pan-fried blue cod $38.00
    • Cloudy Bay clams, vanilla braised fennel, radish, wild asparagus
  • Angus beef eye fillet $44.00
    • 'A la Ficelle', field mushroom, charred leek, salsa verde, crispy garlic
  • Harmony Pork $ 36.00
    • belly and shoulder, Cromwell peaches, radish pods, parsnip cream
  • Roasted Cambridge duck breast $45.00
    • Confit leg, grape, shiitake, smoked kumara puree
  • Merino lamb rump $39.00
    • aubergine puree, olive tomato, artichoke, white anchovy
  • Mushroom ravioli $26.00
    • Shiitake, seared broccolini, truffle oil
FEASTS(minimum 2 people, includes one side per person) FEASTS(minimum 2 people, includes one side per person)
  • Spiced Merino lamb shoulder $50.00
    • Herbed bulgur wheat, roasted red onion, harissa jus
SIDES SIDES
  • Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
    • paprika & chives
  • New season asparagus $9.00
    • pancetta, toasted almond, confit shallots
  • Nevis Garden leaves $9.00
    • Sprouting lentils, buckwheat, green goddess dressing

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Misiluki Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Wonton, Kaffir Caramel, Banana Ice Cream $15.00
  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
  • Island Coleslaw $11.00
  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - bacon
  • Fruit & Nut Toast $8.50
    • Housemade vanilla ricotta and fresh fruit
  • Agria Fries $9.50
    • Aioli & tomato sauce
  • Silverbeet & Chicken Broth (df) $17.50
    • Pearl barley, leek, crispy corn, parsley, cashew & miso crouton
  • Toast $8.50
    • Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough- gluten free bread
  • Housemade Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Toast - butter or flaxseed oil
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - vegetarian
  • Eggs Benedict $21.00
    • Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - hot smoked salmon
  • ''Hopped'' Pork $15.00
    • Craft beer + ginger glaze with lime slaw, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, garlic aioli
  • Smiths Burger $18.00
    • Homemade sous vide beef pattie, with bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese
  • Jen's Vegan Burger $18.00
    • Kumara pattie, romesco vegetables, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pesto. Add cheese for our friendly vegetarians.
  • ''Pull Apart'' Bruschetta $12.00
    • Tomato, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella bruschetta on rustic french baguette
  • Jerked Chicken $15.00
    • Ranch coleslaw, garlic aioli
  • 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.
  • Pork Belly $22.00
    • Mashed potato, caramelised onion, roasted vegetables, molasses jus
  • Mountain Hot Wings $18.00
    • 1 KG of hot wings served with home made ranch dip
  • French Toast $19.00
    • Served with blueberry compote, mascarpone & maple syrup
  • Beef Casserole $14.00
    • Served with creamy mashed potatoes & glazed carrots
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips, $27.00
    • Mixed salad greens, tartare sauce & fries
  • Toastie $10.00
    • 2 filling toasted sandwich on ciabatta or grain bread with fries. Choose from; Ham, Chicken, Cheese, Tomato, Onion Vegemite, Jam, Peanut Butter
  • Salad Greens $9.00
  • Breakfast Bun $14.00
    • Bacon OR Bratwurst Sausage, tomato & 2 fried eggs
  • - Add streaky bacon $4.00
  • - Smoked Salmon $9.00
  • Breakfast Bun $11.00
    • with free range bacon,egg, tomato, hollandaise and fresh greens.
  • House cured Hot Smoked Salmon $17.50
    • with pickled vegetables, creme fraiche and toast
  • Greens with poached eggs and Harissa $16.50
    • wilted kale, silver beet and spinach topped with poached eggs and Harissa
  • Add wilted spinach $4.00
  • Fruit salad $8.50
    • with yoghurt & granola
  • Hotdog $8.50
    • with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
  • Superfood smoothie bowl $14.00
    • Berry smoothie topped with fresh kiwifruit, strawberry, banana, coconut, granola, amaranth and chia.
  • Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
    • Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
  • Hot lime pickle $3.00
  • Chicken/lamb bhuna $15.90
    • Cubes of chicken/lamb cooked with tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy
  • Butter prawn $17.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Fish sagwala $17.90
    • Fillets of fish cooked with fresh spinach gravy
  • Chicken/beef bhuna $15.90
  • Kadhai prawns $17.90
    • Prawns cooked with onion, tomato, and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
  • Kadhai chicken $15.90
    • Strips of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
  • LOMBARDI PIZZA 2.0 $26.00
    • blue cheese, sour cream & chive base, parma ham, red onion, potato, roasted garlic, rocket
  • TOBLERONE $18.00
    • baileys, frangelico, crème de cacao, chocolate, cream
  • CHICKEN & BACON PIZZA $26.00
    • mushrooms, spring onions, olives, pesto, mozzarella, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream
  • KIWI “PAVLOVA” $18.00
    • italian meringue, kiwifruit, passionfruit cream, plum puree, kiwifruit sorbet
  • Sweet onion & parmesan pizza bread $12.00
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.00
    • absolut vanilla, kahlua, espresso
  • ICE CREAM HEMISPHERES $18.00
    • white chocolate dipped cookies & cream ice cream, dark chocolate dipped vanilla bean ice cream, cornetto & toasted almond crumb
  • TODAY’S SOUP $16.00
    • lombardi home-made bread
  • Children’s Dinner Combo $15.50
    • includes a juice or soft drink, apple and cheese sticks, ice cream with a choice of/pasta with fresh tomato sauce
  • Rustic fries $10.00
    • w / tomato relish
  • Flat Bread w/ your choice of $16.00
    • Prosciutto, white stone brie, toasted pine nuts & olive oil -
  • Children’s Lunch Combo $12.50
    • includes a juice or soft drink, apple slices, cheese and vegemite sandwich and a treat-size chocolate bar
  • 200g Southland Venison Loin - (GF, DF) $40.00
  • Steamed Vegetables
  • Fish and Chips $20.50
    • tempura battered market fish, coleslaw, tartare sauce & lemon
  • Crispy bacon
  • RIBEYE STEAK $16.00
  • STEAMED MUSSELS WITH MARInARA SAUCE $12.00
  • BEEF TATAKI $14.00
  • SPICY FISH ROE DUMPLING $9.00
  • TOFU WITH SPICY PORK MINCE $9.00
  • EDAMAME $5.50
  • DEEP FRIED MOCHI $8.00
  • RIBEYE $5.00
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
  • Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliflower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
  • Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
  • House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • Crotin de Chavignol AOC (goat, soft, region de Loire)
  • French Antipasto $12/person
    • Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
  • Tatin apple tart $14.00
    • Calvados sauce / cinnamon Chantilly
  • Comte (cow, semi hard, region Franche Comte)
  • Classic Caesar salad $19.00
    • Lettuce / tomato / poached egg / crouton / parmesan tuile
  • Ossau Iraty (sheep, semi hard, region Basque)
  • 8 for $56.00
  • Creamy seafood chowder $28.00
    • French baguette / lemon confit / herb butter
  • Xtra Aioli, Hollandaise, Sour Cream, Sweet Chili $0.5
  • -Salmon $5
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
  • Garlic Bread Small $7.00 / Large $ 10.00
  • Bali Chicken
    • Tender chicken marinated in honey and soy with broccoli, cashews, banana and button mushrooms drizzled with minted yoghurt
  • Seafood
    • Blue Cod, Shrimp and Scallops, with garlic butter, parsley and tomato base
  • -Small $15.50
  • Kapiti Deluxe
    • Kapiti blue cheese, spinach, broccoli, pears, mushrooms and pinenuts.
  • Traditional Grapepickers Lunch $24.00
    • Today’s soup, hummus, farmhouse cheese, pickles, olives, toasted balsamic, red wine bread. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay
  • Ciabatta $4.00
    • house-churned butter
  • Charcuterie of Spanish & Italian meats, toasted almonds, pickled figs (gf*) (V*) Wine match - Gold River Pinot Noir $21.00
  • Vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate sauce, shortbread $7.00
  • House-made fresh pasta,made daily with free-range Hokanui eggs. Please ask wait staff for today’s choice & wine match $26.00
  • Turkish spiced venison shortloin burger with barberry and pepper relish, in Middle Eastern bread with isot potatoes and garlic toum (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling $29.00
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • Maltese date & walnut tart with candied orange (gf*) (df*) & coconut ice cream. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay $14.00
  • NO5 BIG BREAKFAST $24.00
    • No5 bacon, poached free-range eggs, sourdough, roast mushrooms, tomato
  • POLENTA FRITTERS, SALSA VERDE $7.00
  • SAUSAGE, ROSTI & BEANS $19.00
    • Home-made Havoc pork sausages, potato & parsnip rosti, giant baked beans in tomato sauce
  • THE SPIRE BURGER & CHIPS $24.00
    • Wild venison burger, smoked cheese, homemade mustard & relish, slaw, tomato, served with hand-cut chips & tomato saffron aioli
  • CHARGRILLED BROCCOLINI WITH ROMESCO SAUCE $7.00
  • HAND-CUT CHIPS, OLIVE SALT, TOMATO & SAFFRON AIOLI $7.00
  • ROAST BEETROOT FALAFEL (V) $15/26
    • Spiced beetroot & chickpea falafels, marinated courgette, goat's cheese, mixed leaves
  • 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)
Rata

Rata

location

Address

43 Ballarat Street, Te Nuku, Queenstown, Otago, 9348, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034429393

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Contemporary , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
43 Ballarat Street, Te Nuku, Queenstown, Otago, 9348, New Zealand