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

  • Tuna sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Vegetable tempura (V)
    • 5 Pcs (V)
  • Kake udon soup
    • Kake served with seaweed and spring onion
  • King salmon sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Aburi salmon
  • Chicken tarikaraage (H)
  • Chicken katsu don
  • Hikari bento
    • Teriyaki chicken with rice, tempura, seaweed salad, salmon sashimi 2 pcs, tempura 3 pcs and sushi 2 pcs
  • 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 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 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 fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
    • flash fried w aioli dip
  • PEPPERONI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, pepperoni & more pepperoni
  • SWEET CHILLI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, coriander, peppers, chilli flakes, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • POLLO MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, brie, spring onion, cranberry sauce
  • CURLY FRIES $7.5
    • probably the best potato fries you will ever eat!
  • HOUSE SALAD $9.5
    • lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
  • CHEESEY FLATBREAD $8.5
    • same as above w melted cheese
  • PESTO PENNE $20
    • sun dried tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, feta pesto & pine nuts tossed in extra virgin olive oil finished w fresh basil
  • Slow Cooked Beef in Red Wine & Herb, $23.00
    • Creamy mashed potatoes, glazed carrots
  • Corn Fritters, $19.00
    • Free range egg, mixed salad greens, feta, chili lime salsa - Add streaky bacon $4.00
  • Jalapeno Cornbread, $19.00
    • Spiced black beans, grilled tomato, chili lime salsa, 2 poached free range eggs
  • - Halo Black Spiced Beans $6.00
  • Chicken & Cashew Salad $21.00
    • Of greens, cucumber, tomato, red peppers, red onion, coriander vinaigrette
  • - Tomato $4.00
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • Served with crusty ciabatta
  • - Hollandaise $2.00
  • Green salad $6.00
  • Sweet & Sour $17.00
    • pineapple tomato cucumber, capsicum onion/Chicken Pork
  • Sizzling Ginger $20.00
    • broccoli capsicum young corn flower onion/chicken pork beef vegetarian & tofu
  • Pad Kee-Mao Seafood $25.00
    • (prawn squids & scallop)(young pepper corn sweet basil Bok Choi, onion, cabbage, carrot)
  • Pa Nang Curry, chicken pork $18.50
  • Sizzling Chicken Chilli Jam $20.00
    • mushroom cauliflower zucchini young corn onion
  • Pad Si-Eew Chicken $18.50
    • Bok Choi cabbage cauliflower, carrot
  • Thai sweet corn soup vegetables & tofu $8.50
  • Hummus $2
  • BBQ $13
    • Beef, Swiss Cheese, Grilled Pineapple, BBQ Sauce
  • Minted Lamb Pattie $14
    • Tahini Yoghurt, Salsa Verde
  • Down Size Almost Any Burger $10
  • Blat $10
    • Bacon, Avocado, BBQ Sauce
  • Jalapeno Sherion $0.5
  • Caesar $15
    • Chicken, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese, Anchovy Mayo
  • Pan-Fried $15
    • Fish, Gherkins, Salsa Verde
  • Edamame beans with salt $7.50
  • -Bacon $16
  • -Lemon and herb crumbed fish sandwich with caper mayo and fresh tomatoes $16.50
  • Cookies $4
  • -Mushrooms $3.50
  • -Sausage $5
  • -Fried garlic and chilli chicken burger with chipotle mayo and fresh corn salsa. Served with fries $17.50
  • Chocolate chip waffles with strawberry cream and berry compote $17.50
  • Soup of the Moment $12.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • WHOLE SOUTHLAND LAMB RACK $46.00
    • The prime cut of lamb from Southland.
  • Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $12.00
    • crusty baguette & balsamic.
  • Pear, Walnut & Rocket Salad $7.00
  • Braised Central Otago Lamb $28.00
    • with field mushroom, feta, pesto, finished with fresh mint.
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $7.00
  • Tomato, Cucumber, Feta & Mesculin Salad $7.00
  • ANGUS STRIP LOIN $36.00
    • Cut from the short loin, grass fed, NZ Reared. 300gm.
  • Baby mixed salad with house dressing
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $10.00
    • with ponzu dressing
  • Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
    • bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
  • Enjoy a side with any main dish for $7….
  • Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
    • soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
  • Vista Chocolate Plate
    • three individual chocolate desserts
  • Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
    • made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
  • Lounge Bar Club Sandwich $22.00
    • toasted triple deck sandwich with ham, egg, tomato, lettuce and smoked chicken served with fries
  • Kumara Fries $4.00
  • Riverton Ribs $15.00
    • Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbecue sauce. Served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
    • All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
  • Ceasar Salad $19.00
    • The classic made with Cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon and egg all tossed with the original dressing. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Wedges $4.00
  • Black Cherry Chicken $28.00
    • Tender Chicken pocketed with soft cheese, wrapped in smoked bacon & oven roasted. Laid on kumara mash with black cherry sauce and a fresh garden salad. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale >>
  • Fish of the Day (GF-) $20.00
    • Fish of the Day served on crispy potatoes with fresh garden salad. Topped with chef's daily topping. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
  • Oven roasted fish, salad and fries $10.00
  • Margherita $25.00
    • Bocconcini, tomato and basil
  • Pan Fried Market Fish $27.00
    • Market fish of the day, roast potatoes and fennel salad, salsa verde and lemon
  • Garlic Pizza $14.00
  • Stacks Favourite $26.00
    • Chicken, red onion, button mushroom, feta cheese and BBQ base
  • Green Peace $25.00
    • Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
  • Toni Pepperoni $26.00
    • Pepperoni, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives
  • Chicken Schnitzel $26.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken breast, chips and garden salad
  • Fish & Chips $27.00
    • Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
  • FROM THE GRILL
    • Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF
  • FROM THE GRILL
    • Twice-cooked pork belly in teriyaki sauce. NF, DF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V
  • CAESAR SALAD
    • Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.
  • VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
    • Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
  • MARKET GARDEN SALAD
    • Potato and egg salad. V, NF
  • FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
    • Baby octopus salad with tahini paste and lime juice. GF, DF, NF
  • SOUP
    • Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables. V,GF,NF Garlic croutons
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Corn fed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries.
  • Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
    • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Saffron seafood chowder $13.50
    • chive & capsicum rouille & bakery bread
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Sizzling beef $19.00
    • with black pepper & vegetables. Prime rump steak seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
  • Thai style massaman curry $22.00
    • Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice. Add an additional lamb shank $7
  • Mini Angus steak $12.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Cornfed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries
  • ‘Impressions’ burger with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries $19.50
  • Salt & pepper squid with fries & garlic aioli $17.50
  • Thai style massaman curry $22.00
    • Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice
  • Bakery breads & spreads $10.00
  • Arrow $21.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
    • The traditional classic but with a white béchamel sauce flavoured with roast garlic, bringing a whole new taste to this favourite.
  • Seafood
    • Blue Cod, Shrimp and Scallops, with garlic butter, parsley and tomato base
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod  One piece $5
  • Pepe le Bleu
    • Pepperoni, blue cheese, walnuts and caramelised onion with mozzarella
  • Shoe String Fries $7
  • Hawaiian
    • Premium ham, cheese, pineapple and oregano
  • Midwest Spicy Beef
    • Slow cooked premium ground beef, avocado, salsa and sour cream. A cowboys dream
  • Extra Toppings $2.00 for the first topping, $1.00 for the second
    • Anchovies / Bacon / Mushrooms / Egg / Ham / Pepperoni / Chicken / Jalapenos
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