Rata in Queenstown Menu

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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

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

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

Spiced Merino lamb shoulder $50.00
- Herbed bulgur wheat, roasted red onion, harissa jus

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

Half Dozen oysters with White Kimchi Jelly $26.00
Island Coleslaw $11.00
Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
Misiluki Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Wonton, Kaffir Caramel, Banana Ice Cream $15.00
Volcano Kona Crusted Beef Cheek, Hot Sour Salad, Beef Phŏ $34.00
Fire Cracker Chicken with Island Seaweed Coleslaw, Chilli Jam $31.00
Kanu Made Kim Chi $11.00

The Dawn Horn $12.50
- American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Large aioli $2.00
Extra sauces $0.50
Fergburger w/ cheese $12.00
- Cheddar
Fries with your choice of sauce: $4.50
- Sauces: aioli, wasabi mayonnaise, tomato, barbeque or sweet chilli
Mr Big Stuff $16.00
- 1/2 lb of prime New Zealand beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, American streaky bacon & bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
Cockadoodle Oink $14.00
- Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, American streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
Double Ferg w/cheese $15.00
- Cheddar

MASSIVE OVEN BAKED FIELD MUSHROOMS L: $11.00
- WITH FEAT CHEESE, MOZZARELLA, GARLIC, LEMON ZEST, THYME
MARGARITA SIMPLY SWEET AS M: $16.00 L: $26.00
- FAT BADGERS FAMILY SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
BADGERS REEF & BEEF FROM THE LAND & SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
- KING PRAWNS, PRIME BEEF, BRAISED ONIONS & A GARLIC GLAZE ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE WITH FRESH NZ MOZZARELLA
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
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI
THE BADGER’S CATCH A REAL TREAT FROM THE SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
- WHITEFISH, KING PRAWNS, CALAMARI, MUSSELS & ONIONS, GARNISHED WITH LEMON ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
WEDGES THINK NACHOS ON STEROIDS L: $12.00
- POTATO WEDGES LOADED WITH THICK CUT BACON MOZZARELLA, BADGERS TOMATO SAUCE & SOUR CREAM
THE ARNOLD SCHWARZEBADGER THE MR OLYMPIA OF MEAT LOVERS, PURE PROTEIN M: $28.00 L: $39.00
- SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST, PRIME BEEF, FRESH GARLIC, ONION TOPPED WITH FRESH ROCKET, NZ MOZZARELLA AND A HONEY SOY SWIRL

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 fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. 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 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 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.

BBQ N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Chipotle N/A
Roast Beef N/A
White Bread N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Subway Club N/A
Pork Riblet N/A

Chocoholic $15.00
- Rich chocolate brownie, white chocolate sauce, dried raspberries and Wanaka pure roasted white chocolate and dark chocolate ice cream
Tasting Dessert Platter Small $18 / Large $36
- Blueberry cheese cake, profiteroles, Baci di dame, macaron, dark chocolate cupcake, creme brulee, Chantilly and berry sorbet
Smoked scallops $16.50
- Pan fried scallops served in Manuka smoke with pink peppered Greek yogurt, celery salted parsnip crisps and avocado oil
Salmon and tuna tartare $18.50
- Queenstown’s Zenkuro sake, cured salmon and tuna tartare served with cucumber, radish, wasabi infused goma wakame seaweed salad and seaweed crisp
Bircher muesli $7.00
- Home made Bircher muesli Fresh fruit
Cheesecake $13.00
- Homemade New York style baked lemon and blue-berry swirl cheese cake on malt crumb base served with a blueberry compote
Add smoked chicken breast $22.50
Shoestring fries $8.50

Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
Eichardt’s hand-cut chips, olive salt, roast garlic aioli $8.00
Brioche & jam $6.00
Local cheese with our homemade crackers and relishes. Choice of Gibbston Valley’s Glenroy Cheddar or Kawarau Blue $11.00
Black Rice Porridge $17.00
- Chilled porridge of black rice, quinoa and chia seeds in coconut milk, poached pears, passionfruit, honey yoghur
Eichardt’s legendary seafood chowder, house-made sourdough $26.00
Steamed jam pudding of persimmon & wild rowanberry, custard $12.50
Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese, rocket $25.00

Botswana peking duck $26.95
- Cucumber, carrot, spring onion salad,stamed pancakes, hoisin
BBQ glazed beef cheek burger $19.95
- Emmental cheese, onion rings, roquette, garlic aioli, soft bap
Cardrona lamb roti rolls $22.95
- Spiced lamb shoulder, fried roti, mint spring & coriander slaw, roasted coconut, lime kasundi
Brie de meaux $12.95
- Black figs, local walnuts / Gooey soft - textured white rind cheese, mild, nutty with fruit flavours / Brie de meaux , France
Prawns laksa $27.95
- Hervey bay prawns, Thai spiced coconut broth, rice noodles, black sesame, roasted peanuts
Blue rhapsody $12.95
- Hazelnut, cocoa,coconut, honey granola, blueberry gastric / Pasteurised cows milk blue cheese, smooth, sweet creaminess with green apple aromatics & christmas cake palate / Pohangina, manawatu, New Zealand
Wild Fiordland red deer tartare $25.95
- Hand-cut vension, fresh horseradish, baby capers, cornichon, game chips, free range egg yolk
Pepper squid salad $19.95
- Chilli jam, tatsoi, mint, coriander, cashew, lychee, lime dressing

ORIGINAL TENDERCRISP
- Try our premium chicken fillet, juicy tomatoes and premium lettuce in a big, fresh corn dusted bun. Top it with creamy mayo and youve got the Original TENDERCRISP® burger. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
WHOPPER JR
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
DOUBLE WHOPPER WITH CHEESE
- Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun and with two slices of cheese. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
CHICKEN BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time.
CREAMY MAYO CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, ketchup and of course, mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.

Bangers & Mash $22.00
- Two locally made pork & fennel sausages served with creamy mash potato, peas & onion gravy
Vegetarian Nachos
- Nachos served with fried chili beans, guacamole, homemade chunky salsa, sour cream & jalapeños
Venison $35.50
- 200gm Prime venison medallion with any sauce & your choice of any two sides
6 for $8.00
Add chicken $3.00
Golden Fries $5.00
Burger $20.00
- Premium homemade beef burger or pork belly with melted cheese, dressed red onion, cucumber, crispy lettuce, tomato, battered onion rings, sweet & spicy tomato relish & aioli served with fries - Add crispy bacon, fried egg or mushroom $2.50
Venison Croquettes $15.50
- Pulled venison & rosemary croquettes served with warm bread & herb mayo

Vegetarian $8.50
- Vegetables of the season sautéed with our Latin spices
Horchata $7.50
- Rice water and milk with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon
Pasteles Colombian beef $5.00
Vegetarian $13.50
- Veggies of the season, beans, Melted Cheese, Caribe Sauce, Sour cream and Jalapeños
Fish $10.00
- Southland catch of the day
Brazilian Guarana $4.50
- Most popular Brazilian drink
Vegetarian $8.00
- Veggies of the day sautéed with oregano and olive oil
Pasteles Chesse and Oregano $5.00

BEEF TATAKI $14.00
CHARSHU BOH (ON RICE) $16.00
MUSHROOM $5.00
CHICKEN KARAAGE $14.00
SCALLOP $6.00
PORK $6.00
TOMATO $5.00
GARLIC BOMB $7.00

Saffron seafood chowder with mussels, salmon, clams, crustacea & chive rouille $16.00
Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
Wakanui beef ﬁllet, pickled shiitake mushrooms & eggplant with miso butter & game chips $36.00
House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley $8.00
- Central Otago: Aged cow milk cheddar soaked in Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.
Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00

Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
- Deep fried with spicy salt
Tiger prawn wontons in supreme broth $12.00
Wild ginger fried rice $22 .00
Crispy roast pork belly $20.00
Szechuan pork $26.00
- Double cooked havoc pork with fresh chilli, onion and green pepper
Black pepper wild venison $32.00
- Wok fried west coast wild venison with black pepper and onion
Classic black bean beef $36.00
- Angus eye fillet cubes work fried with capsicum, onion in homemade black bean paste
House green salad $12.00

Crepe Suzette $14.00
- Apple compote / vanilla ice cream / Grand Marnier flambee sauce
Crotin de Chavignol AOC (goat, soft, region de Loire)
French Antipasto $12/person
- Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
The Left Bank Burger $23.00
- Bun / bacon / cheddar / lettuce / tomato / Boursin aioli
Traditional Beef Bourguignon $27.00
- Truffle mashed potato / mushroom / red wine reduction
Served with French baguette / crackers / Dried fruits / nuts /quince paste
Coq au vin $28.00
- Linguini pasta / mushrooms / pearl onion
8 for $56.00

Rata

Otago > Queenstown > Rata

Address

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

Phone

034429393

Email

bookings@ratadining.co.nz

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

$50+

Type

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

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

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

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

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