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

  • Roast wild thyme mushrooms V
  • Potato Rosti V
  • Moules Frites $23.00
    • green lipped mussels in white wine, cream & garlic, with chips & aioli
  • Mushroom roasted in wild thyme, blue cheese, rocket V $17.00
  • venison Liver & Pinot Noir Pate $16.00
    • sourdough crisps. candied walnuts
  • Polenta Beignets Cv) $30.00
    • grilled sprouting broccoli, romesco, Grana Padano
  • TOMAHAWK STEAK $10.00
    • 1200-1500g grass-fed a serious steak to share allow 30 minutes cooking tim/100gram=
  • Antipasto Vegetarian
    • crudités, romesco, baby Gano sh, wild mushroom mousse, local cheeses, homemade pickles, crackers & bread >>
  • 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 fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, 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 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.
  • CHEESEY FLATBREAD $8.5
    • same as above w melted cheese
  • HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • ham & pineapple
  • BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
  • CURLY FRIES $7.5
    • probably the best potato fries you will ever eat!
  • SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum
  • HOUSE SALAD $9.5
    • lettuce, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
  • CARBONARA $20
    • smoked chicken in a white wine cream sauce w sauteed shallots, bacon & mushrooms finished w parmesan
  • MUSHROOM MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • portabello, swiss brown mushrooms w a hint of truffle oil, fresh rocket
  • Golfer's Ploughmans $39
    • charcuterie, cheese, pickles, chutney, sourdough
  • Manuka Smoked Salmon $29
    • spring salad, asparagus, verjus, yoghurt
  • Butterfish Tacos $28
    • coriander cream, burnt chilli
  • Hereford beef brisket hash $19
    • agria potato, rosemary, farm eggs, chipotle sour cream, spring greens
  • Stewart Island Squid $18
    • aioli, lemon
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12
    • ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, brownie bits, nuts
  • Chicken Burger $28
    • kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
  • Duck Pâté $19
    • Pinot noir, cherry, 4 grain crackers
  • -large $4
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $5
  • Shark $5
  • Blue cod-large L $8 / S $4
  • Sausage $3
  • Please see the specials board for weekly/monthly specials or ask us when you call…
  • -Small $3
  • Donut (Plain or Chocolate) $1.80
  • Buttermilk crumbed onion rings $8.95
  • Devilled duck livers $22.95
    • Madeira jus, fried bread, baby spinach, kumara crisps
  • Garlic & parsley butter $2.95
  • French onion soup $17.95
  • Lamb shank sheperd'spie $24.95
    • Pinot braised lamb shank, golden potato crust, peppery leaves
  • Brie de meaux $12.95
    • Black figs, local walnuts / Gooey soft - textured white rind cheese, mild, nutty with fruit flavours / Brie de meaux , France
  • Blue cheese butter $2.95
  • South island whitebait fritter (50gm / 100gm) $23.95 / $39.95
    • Free range egg,wonder bread, salad leaves
  • Seasonal vegetables w/ herb oil $15.00
  • OCEAN PLATE $56.00
    • tiger prawns, house smoked salmon, green lipped mussels, calamari, scallop terrine, market fish, octopus, fish cake, dips, pickled vegetables, petite salad, lombardi home-made bread (for two)
  • AKAROA SALMON FILLET $37.00
    • asparagus spears, julienned carrot & leek, petite salad, asparagus velouté
  • Freshly baked loaf $10.00
  • SPRING VEGETABLE PIZZA $23.00
    • asparagus, spring onion, baby spinach, puhoi brie, mozzarella
  • Neapolitan style pizza bread $12.00
  • CANTERBURY DUCK BREAST $38.00
    • confit duck croquette, red cabbage, beetroot, boysenberries, port jus
  • FOVEAUX STRAIT SQUID & OCTOPUS SALAD $25.00
    • kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, rocket, feta, balsamic
  • Seafood noodle soup $18.00
  • Sichuan chilli pork belly $27.00
  • Selection of spring rolls & deep fried pork wontons, Chicken & sweet corn soup, sweet & sour pork, Ginger beef with spring onion, Steamed rice, Selection of ice cream $30.00
  • Satay Chicken Skewers (4) $11.00
  • Fruit salad with whipped cream $15.00
  • Ginger beef with spring onion $26.00
  • Singapore noodles $24.00
  • BBQ pork with bok choy $25.00
  • Steak & Ribs Combo
    • 200gm of Angus rump cooked to your liking, succulent sticky pork ribs with our own homemade coleslaw & battered onion rings served with a bowl of golden fries
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Tomato & mozzarella with fresh basil & pesto drizzle
  • Beef & Guinness Pie $22.00
    • Pog Mahones’ famous pie with a puff pastry casing served with mashed potato & fresh homemade Guinness soda bread
  • Carnivore $21.00
    • Meat, meat & meat with a BBQ swirl
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • Fish & Chips $22.00
    • Local fish in a crispy beer batter, served with fries, fresh mixed salad & tartare sauce
  • Apple Pie $12.00
    • Served with warm vanilla custard & ice cream
  • Seafood Chowder $16.00
    • Pan seared prawns, scallops, fish & smoked salmon with a half shell mussel served over a bowl of thick rich chowder
  • Poteto Chiizu $9.00
    • grilled potato cheese crepe
  • Tebasaki $14.00
    • spicy fried chicken wings with sweet sauce
  • Sashimi Teishoku $15.00
    • salmon tuna scallop mixed sashimi
  • Tan Tan Ramen $13.00
    • spicy minced pork and sesame noodle soup
  • Sarada $5.00
    • green salad
  • Tori Ten $15.00
    • garlic soy marinated chicken tempura
  • Ebi-Kushiyaki $14.00
    • prawn skewers with spicy bean sauce
  • Okonomiyaki $12.00
    • japanese pancake - add egg / prawns / cheese $3
  • Fish Bites $1.00
    • A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
  • Dory $6.00
    • Dory has a delicate sweet flesh with a low oil content. Available Gluten Free
  • Hoki $4.50
    • A mild fish flavour, slightly oily with a finer texture Sourced from South Island Seas. Available gluten-free
  • Kids Hotdog meal $5.50
    • Erik's homemade hot dog, 1/2 scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Scallops (1) $3.50
    • One delectable, juicy shellfish, battered and deep fried. Available gluten-free
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
    • One Pottle of New Zealand Favourite Watties Tomato sauce
  • Red Onion Wedges $6.00
    • Handcrafted red onion wedges, battered and deep fried becoming succulent caramelised pieces. Available gluten-free
  • Chunky Chips Cheese And Gravy $9.00
  • Ca Khoto $28.00
    • clay pot fish
  • Sup Nam GA $7.00
    • Mushroom chicken soup
  • Com Chien hai san $16.00
    • Seafood fried rice
  • Heo Kho Tieu $18.50
    • Hot pepper pork
  • Con Heo Xa Xiu $17.00
    • Honey roast pork on rice
  • Pho Ga Roti $16.00
    • Five Spices Chicken noodle soup
  • Com Xao hai san $16.00
    • Seafood on rice
  • Cha ca $9.00
    • Fish cake (6 pieces)
  • RAMEN $15.00
  • GIZZARD $6.00
  • SEAFOOD LAKSA $13.00
  • KABAYAKI EEL $16.00
  • SPICY FISH ROE DUMPLING $9.00
  • SHRIMP CREAM CROQUETTE $9.00
  • TOMATO $5.00
  • CHARSHU PORK $12.00
  • Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
  • Kids Basket $8.50
    • Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
  • Breakfast Wrap $12.50
    • Toasted tortilla wrap filled with bacon, spinach, tomato salsa, hash bites, free range eggs, cheese & a drizzle of hollandaise
  • Toasted Bagel $6.50
    • Lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese & jam
  • Toasted Sandwiches(GF*) $6.50
    • Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
    • Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel (GF*) $10.50
    • Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) $19.50
    • A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice smoked salmon
  • Malaysian Spiced Chicken $17
  • Soy, Sesame eggplant $14
    • red chilli dressing
  • Woo Roti Doughnut $12
    • gingernut ice cream, pandan
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Woo Sambal $3
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $3
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong
  • Portuguese Custard Tarts $7
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