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

  • THE FULL ENGLISH BADGER ALL DAY BREAKFAST ON A PIZZA…. AMAZINGNESS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
    • BACON, MUSHROOMS, CHORIZO SAUSAGE, HASH BROWNS, FRIED EGG ON OUR FAMOUS TOMATO SAUCE BASE WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE
  • BADGERS FAT SALAD L: $12.00
    • SALAD LEAVES GENTLY TOSSED WITH FRESH TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, CUCUMBER, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE, AVOCADO, CRACKED PEPPER & YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING
  • CHICKEN BACON AND RANCH POUTINE L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, BACON, RANCH, CHICKEN GRAVY & PARSLEY
  • THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
    • MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • JULIUS BADGER ONE OF THE GREATS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
    • ROAST CHICKEN, FRESH VINE TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, FETA CHEESE, LIGHTLY TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA, FRESH ROCKET, LEMON AND A DRIZZLE OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR
  • GARLIC FINGER BREAD L: $9.00
    • WITH PESTO DIP
  • CURLY FRIES & PARMESAN M: $4.50 L: $8.00
  • CURRY FRIES L: $9.00
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $4.50
    • 12 Beer Battered Onion Rings
  • Crumbed Camembert $9.00
    • 6 wedges deep fried and served with your choice of dip - we recommend Cranberry or Sweet Chilli
  • 333 - Hellthy Kids Pizza $5.00
    • Tomato Base Sauce, 100% Mozzarella Cheese and 1 Topping. Made with 100% free range ingredients
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
    • Ciabatta bread with Garlic butter and parsley
  • Spare Ribs $12.50
    • 1/2 a kilo of marinated pork ribs lashed with your choice of APA spicy sauce, cola BBQ sauce or smokey BBQ sauce
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Spirit $9.50
    • Mushrooms, Chicken and Bacon, Mixed Through A Garlic Cream Sauce. Served On Spinach Fettuccine
  • Greek Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Burnt meringue N/A
    • honey foam, manuka honey icecream, gingerbread crumbs
  • Local beets N/A
    • buffalo cream, asparagus, pickled onions, walnuts
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • Artichokes N/A
    • leeks, Amisfield olive oil espuma, spring tendrils, flowers
  • Northland piper N/A
    • tip-top bread, garlic, fermented seaweed butter
  • Spicy chicken udon soup
    • Chicken served with vegetables cooked with spicy soup
  • Served with a mung bean sprout, corn, dried seaweed, boiled egg and chashu
  • Miso ramen
    • Miso soup based ramen
  • Prawn tempura
    • 4 Pcs
  • Salmon sashimi don
  • Edamame (V) (GF)
  • Vegetable tempura (V)
    • 5 Pcs (V)
  • Chicken curry
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Mahurangi Brie $11.00
  • ANGUS BEEF $24.00
    • Canterbury angus beef patty, free range egg, roasted beetroot, swiss cheese, garlic & mustard mayo, lettuce, tomato relish in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • Chocolate & Orange Tart $15.00
    • with vanilla mascarpone, candied orange & almond praline.
  • Puhoi Valley Aged Cheddar $11.00
  • SOUTHLAND LAMB RUMP $32.00
    • Locally reared lambs from the farms of Southland.
  • Tomato, Cucumber, Feta & Mesculin Salad $7.00
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • Fries $7.00
    • with aioli & tomato sauce.
  • Mushroom Risotto $14.00
    • sauteed mushroom in a rich creamy risotto with shaved parmesan and roasted Portobello mushrooms
  • Marinated Feta & Cherry Tomato Parcel $14.00
    • feta cheese and cherry tomatoes baked in flaky pastry topped with red onion jam served on a petite salad with berry & balsamic dressing
  • Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
    • bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
  • Wedges $10.00
    • topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
    • soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
  • Akaroa Salmon Fillet $30.00
    • steamed and served with a fennel and almond cream cheese, garlic crostini & tzatziki
  • Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce
  • Chorizo Cigars $10.00
    • with cashew nut pesto
  • Beef Mussaman $23.00
    • Succulent beef slow cooked in peanut Mussaman curry with baby onions & pumpkin, served with a refreshing cucumber relish & Thai roti
  • My Thai Chip & Dip Platter $9.00
    • Four freshly made dips served with rice & prawn crackers
  • 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
  • Chilli & Basil Seafood $28.00
    • Fish, prawns & scallops wok-fried with green beans, mushrooms and capsicum
  • Salmon Fins $11.50
    • Sesame-coated fins fried crispy, served with a green apple som tum salad
  • Green Chicken Curry $20.00
    • A Thai classic with tender chicken, courgette, bamboo shoots & fresh basil
  • Crispy Pork Belly $24.00
    • Served Thai style with seasonal greens in a fresh chilli & yellow bean sauce
  • Jasmine Rice N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $8.90
    • 5 pcs. & Dip
  • DESSERTS PIZZA $10.00
    • BlackBerries, Strawberries, Custard, Desiccated Coconut topped with Chocolate Syrup.
  • FROM THE SEA $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Squids, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Powder and Lemon Pepper
  • SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
    • 8 pcs. & Dip
  • SAUSAGE TREAT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Sausages, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Feta Cheese.
  • CHICKEN DELUXE $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Mushrooms, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Red Onions and Streaky Bacon.
  • PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
    • 6 pcs. & Dip
  • MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
  • Caesar salad $13.00
  • SOUTHLAND BEEF FILLET $39.00
    • potato macaire, asparagus spears, spinach, sweet onions, cherry tomato confit, peppercorn sauce
  • SELECTION OF HOUSE MADE SORBETS $14.00
  • AKAROA SALMON FILLET $37.00
    • asparagus spears, julienned carrot & leek, petite salad, asparagus velouté
  • CHEESE SELECTION $32.00
    • your choice of three from the above. served with wasser crackers, walnut bread, honeycomb & home-made accompaniments
  • Slow cooked beetroot w/ walnuts $16.00
  • TWICE BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLE $23.00
    • petite salad, walnut vinaigrette, walnut crisp
  • FOUR CHEESE PIZZA $23.00
    • cheddar, gorgonzola, gruyere, mozzarella, parsley & garlic oil
  • Angus sirloin / Café de Paris butter (GF) $30
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Caesar salad $18
    • Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto, croutons & anchovies dressing
  • Whitestone cheese board $19
    • Lindis pass brie, totara tasty cheddar, windsor blue, quince paste & crackers
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Potato wedges $12
    • Served with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Salmon fillet / Ver jus dressing (GF) (DF) $34
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Lamb rump/ Pinot jus (GF) (DF) $32
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • DEEP FRIED SQUID $9.00
  • RIBEYE $5.00
  • RAMEN $15.00
  • MUSSEL $6.00
  • CHARSHU PORK $12.00
  • SEAFOOD SALAD $10.00
  • RIBEYE STEAK $16.00
  • CHICKEN KARAAGE $14.00
  • Pepperoni, mushroom, tomato, feta, kalamata olives & basil
  • Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
  • Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
  • Small $19.00
  • Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
  • Thin Lizzie's Dynamic Salad $16.00
  • Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto
  • Kumara, pumpkin, olives, feta, courgette, tomato, mushrooms
  • Coq au vin $28.00
    • Linguini pasta / mushrooms / pearl onion
  • Hand cut French fries(V) $9.00
    • Parmersan / truffle salt
  • Served with your choice of mixed greens our French fries
  • 2 for $18.00
  • Available with wine pairing
  • Cabecou (goat, soft, region du Correze)
  • Bleue d'Auvergne (cow, soft, region Central Auvergne)
  • Beaufort (cow, semi soft, region de Beaufort)
  • Big Breaky Buttie $12.50
    • Two fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato & bearnaise sauce on a toasted panini
  • Thai Beef $12.50
    • Sliced sirloin on mixed greens w/ tomato, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, red onion, capsicum, toasted peanuts and coconut in a sweet & spicy Thai dressing
  • - Add ham for $2.50
  • - Add a side of bread $1.50
  • - Add Extra Items - Black Beans, Mushroom, Tomato, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Guacamole $0.50 each
  • All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
  • All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
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