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

  • Double Ferg w/cheese $15.00
    • Cheddar
  • Southern Swine $12.50
    • Prime New Zealand beef American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Cockadoodle Oink $14.00
    • Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, American streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • The Morning Glory $10.00
    • With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • Sweet Bambi $12.50
    • Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Cock Cajun $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Bun Laden $12.50
    • Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
  • Holier than Thou $11.50
    • Tempured tofu with a spicy satay, coconut and coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, snowpea shoots & aioli.
  • - + Tempura
  • Prawn tempura
    • 4 Pcs
  • Hikari bento
    • Teriyaki chicken with rice, tempura, seaweed salad, salmon sashimi 2 pcs, tempura 3 pcs and sushi 2 pcs
  • Pork gyoza
  • Chicken curry
  • Yasai bento
    • Teriyaki tofu with rice, tempura, seaweed salad, edamame, tempura 3 pcs and sushi 2 pcs
  • Tofu teriyaki don
  • King salmon sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Teriyaki N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Ranch N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Honey roasted pumpkin, sage, aioli (v)(gf) $15
  • Roast Lamb, rosemary polenta, braised shallots, baby spinach, jus (gf) $35
  • Pot of mussels, tomato, capers, fennel, saffron garlic, grilled bread $19
  • Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
  • Risotto, parma ham, parsnip cream, spinach (gf) $30
  • Pappardelle,braised pork, pumpkin, tomato, rocket $28
  • Mixed leaf, olives, sundried tomato, feta (v)(gf) $15
  • Parma ham, mushroom, watercress, parmesan $29
  • 6 Oysters natural with shallot vinaigrette $28
  • For Two (½ crayfish / whole crayfish) $155 / $220
    • Oysters, scallops, mussels, clams, blue cod, smoked fish, octopus, locally baked bread & a green salad
  • Seared Coromandel Scallops with lamb, peas, mint & gravy $23.90
  • Live from our tank $135
    • Steamed then grilled with tarragon butter & our chips
  • Marinated Northland Hikuwai Sardine fillets with marjoram salsa verde, house-made yoghurt, grilled toasts $19
  • Sole $38
    • sweet mild flavour with a fine, delicate texture - pan-roasted fillet with shaved courgettes, preserved lemon, toasted pine nuts, salted fish, tomatoes, crushed spring peas & tarragon mayonnaise
  • 6 Oysters battered with malt vinegar $30
  • Jackson Bay Octopus Tacos with crushed potatoes & chorizo, kiwi fruit salsa, avocado cream $18
  • Pad See-Ew $19.50
    • A Chinese-influenced dish of flat rice noodles wok-fried with beef, seasonal vegetables & egg
  • Plain Rice or Egg Noodles N/A
    • Served in small, medium & large portions
  • Thai Pickled Vegetables $7.50
  • Coconut Tempeh $8.00
    • Crispy tempeh nuggets tossed with cashew nuts, coconut & palm sugar
  • Tom Kha Gai $9.50
    • Chicken in a hot & sour coconut soup with banana blossom & galangal
  • Sticky Pork Wonton $9.50
    • Our special sticky pork wrapped in a crunchy wonton
  • Tom Yum Goong $12.50
    • Thai spicy soup with prawns, mushroom, coriander & lemongrass
  • Beef Mussaman $23.00
    • Succulent beef slow cooked in peanut Mussaman curry with baby onions & pumpkin, served with a refreshing cucumber relish & Thai roti
  • Chicken, Prawn or Lamb Vindaloo $16.90
    • Diced chicken, prawn or lamb cooked in a fiery red hot curry sauce. A Goan specialty.
  • Palak Paneer $16.90
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a tomato and creamy spinach sauce with traditional spices
  • Dal Makhani $15.90
    • Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
  • Baby Corn Palak $19.90
    • Baby corn and spinach prepared with garlic and to
  • Vegetable Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sauteed with mild spices. Tangy and tasty.
  • Hara Bhara Kebab (6 pieces) $9.90
    • Spinach, Potatoes, Peas & Cheese Patties, Spiced with aromatic herbs & spices & deep fried. A vegetarian's delight.
  • Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Strips of chicken or lamb marinated with freshly ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
  • Tandoori Chicken (Half) $13.90
    • Chicken marinated in yoghurt and freshly ground spices, skewered, and char grilled to order
  • Merino lamb rump & sweetbread, corn salad, polenta and sumac dressing $39.00
  • Vegetarian $32.00
    • Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, local rocket Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach Jersey benne potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita
  • 3 Cheeses $25.00
  • Soup $18.00
    • vine tomato and charred red pepper soup, mozzarella, olive and cured tomatoes
  • The C.O.D $18.00
    • McFarlane's cherries, ricotta mousse, tonka bean macaron and apricot Dark chocolate tart, local raspberries, yoghurt aniseed ice cream strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese Blueberry and walnut carrot cake, cream cheese ice cream
  • Grilled w/ a Thai butter and pickled ginger
  • wagyu flank steak salad, miso cream, pickled vegetables, shitake, crispy noodles $23.00
  • wagyu beef rump, broccoli, jersey benne potatoes, pepper sauce and gorgonzola $39.00
  • Chicken/lamb biryani $15.90
    • Basmati rice and boneless cubes of chicken/lamb cooked together, richly flavoured with nuts and raisins
  • Kashmiri naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with mixed dry fruits, coconut and nuts
  • Chicken jalfrezi $15.90
    • Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onion and green pepper
  • Gulab jamun $6.50
    • A traditional indian semolina dumpling soaked in golden syrup
  • Prawn jalfrezi $17.90
    • Strips of chicken marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onion and green pepper
  • Gajar ka halwa $6.50
  • Hot lime pickle $3.00
  • Lamb vindaloo $15.90
    • Lamb cooked in hot & spicy gravy with a dash of vinegar, specialty of goa
  • Northland snapper $45.95
    • Skin on snapper fillet, Hervey bay prawn and mussel "cassoulet" of coco beans, celery, cherry tomato & fennel
  • Beetroot,cows feta, walnuts, soft herbs, cabernet vinegar,e.v.o.o $10.95 / $19.95
    • small / large
  • 500gm Ribeye on the bone $49.95
    • Hawke's bay angus grass fed
  • Texture of valhorna chocolate $16.95
    • Jivara hot chocolate shot, manjari flexi ganache, caramelia aero, dehydrated mousse, dulcey ice cream
  • Mashed potato & gravy $7.95
  • Spanish- style whitebait $33.95
    • South island whitebait, red chilli, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herb salad
  • Selection of icecream, sorbet & accompaniment $14.95
  • 180 gm / 250 gm Fillet mignon (with bacon) $36.95 / $44.95
    • Canterbury angus grass fed
  • Corn Chips & Salsa $8.00
  • Chipotle Rice $5.00
  • Drunken Beans $8.00
    • w dark island rum
  • Mexican Slaw $6.00
    • w toasted cashews
  • Black Bean and Roasted Vegetables $10 B / $7 T
  • Carne Asada Ensalada $12.00
    • w lime, Spanish onion, pale ale & cilantro
  • Chicken Fajita $26.00
    • w tequila-honey-lime glaze, roasted vegetables, marinated onions, Mexican slaw, salsa & two tortillas
  • Black Bean & Roasted Vegetables $13.00
    • w crema & salsa
  • Tasting Plate $48
    • Chef's selection from our menu for two to share.
  • Pork $42
    • Confit Airendale farm pork belly, ginger buttered Stewart Island scampi, sauteed bok choy, peanut praline, orange caramel glaze.
  • Scallops $25
    • Seared Coromandel scallops, artichoke, grapefruit, macadamia nut crumb, sorrel.
  • Caramelized onion and porter ciabatta, bacon jam. $9
  • Hare $24
    • Horopito peppered loin and braised leg of Bannockburn hare, caramelized kiwifruit, sweet potato, red wine jus.
  • Truffle mash croquettes $9
  • Parfait $19
    • Duck liver parfait, tamarillo chutney, house pickles, toasted brioche.
  • Confit garlic buttered greens lemon vinaigrette, almonds $9
  • Eggs Benedict $17
    • Poached eggs, crispy bacon & wilted spinach on toasted sourdough
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Kids Hotdog meal $5.50
    • Erik's homemade hot dog, 1/2 scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Mussels (1) $2.00
    • One delicious New Zealand mussel
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Chips $4.00
    • Traditional New Zealand Chips
  • Curry Sauce $2.50
  • Fish Bites $1.00
    • A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
  • Hoki $4.50
    • A mild fish flavour, slightly oily with a finer texture Sourced from South Island Seas. Available gluten-free
  • Gravy $2.50
  • Buncha Gio $15.00
    • Vietnamese spring roll salad
  • Ga Xao Cay $18.50
    • Spicy chicken/satay
  • Com chain Ca man $16.00
    • Salted fish fried rice
  • Sup Bap Ga $7.00
    • Chicken corn soup
  • Bo Sot Nam $18.50
    • Beef with mushroom sauce
  • Combo Luc lac $17.00
    • Cube beef on rice
  • Com Chien Thap cam $13.50
    • Meat combination fried rice
  • Goi Ngo Sen Tom Thit $18.50
    • Prawn & pork lotus root salad served with garden fresh salad, dressing & cashews
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