Saffron Restaurant in Otago Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Vietnamese rolls of crisp fried Mutton Bird with Asian salad, Miso Aioli & Sesame dipping sauce, pickled Cucumber $27.50
  • Prawn & water Chestnut Dumplings, Duck and Ginger consomme $24.50
  • Salad of free range Canterbury Pork, marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing $24.50
  • Confit of Bendigo Rabbit with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pine-nuts & sous vide Rhubarb. $28.50
  • “Bellota” Jamon Iberico, organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste $28.50
  • Wakanui grain fed Beef “Tartare” with truffled free range Egg $29.50
  • Spicy Lentil, Tomato & Coconut Soup with char-grilled Flatbread & Yogurt Riata $18.50
  • Sustainably Farmed Sturgeon Caviar, with Blinis and other classical accompaniments P.O.A.
MAINS MAINS
  • Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Couscous, Orange Confit,crisp Pancetta, Date compote and a Lamb shoulder ‘Cigar’ $39.50
  • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Paua Ravioli, Cauliflower Puree, Pear and Fennel Salad $39.50
  • Slow cooked wild Boar, homemade black pudding, double smoked Bacon, baked in Puff pastry, Black Currant Jus $39.50
  • Char-grilled “Wakanui” Beef eye fillet, grain fed from the Canterbury plains, with smoked Brisket, Parsnip puree Candied Onion & Cranberry Tart Tartin $48.50
  • Cassoulet, our winter classic, braised Duck, Lamb shoulder, Cured meats, Pork Belly, Haricot Beans, cooked slowly with Tomato & Riesling $39.50
  • Trio of Curries:
  • Red Duck & Pineapple Curry, Green Curry of Prawn & Lemon grass, Massaman curry of Southland Lamb with Potato & Peanut, Served with condiments, steamed Jasmine Rice $46.00
  • Rump of Southland Lamb with Honeyed roasted Celeriac, Rosemary Bread & Butter pudding $39.50
SIDES SIDES
  • Stir fry Broccolini, Shitake Mushrooms, Ginger & Oyster sauce
  • Baby Cos Leaves, Garlic Croutons, Lemon Confit dressing
  • Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg & Creme Fraiche
  • Duck Fat Potatoes
  • All sides $9.50
LUNCH LUNCH
  • Saffron’s Nasi Goreng $26.50
  • Green Lip Mussels with white wine & Lemongrass $22.00
  • Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, Served with Jasmine Rice $26.50
  • Grilled Stewart Island Blue Cod with preserved Lemon Risotto & Broccoli leaves $28.50
  • Salad of crisp fried Pork & Char-grilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing $18.50
  • Char-grilled Southland Hereford Rump, with sauteed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus $29.50
  • Confit of Pork Belly with Char-grilled Pear, honeyed Parsnips $24.50
  • Thai Red curry of Beef with Pineapple, Thai Basil, Kaffir lime leaf, Cashew nuts and Jasmine Rice $24.50
  • Our delicious Soup of the day with fresh Bread $18.50
  • Stir fry of winter greens, Prawns, Tofu, Cashew nuts and Oyster sauce $28.50
  • Saffron’s salad of green Leaves, Pear, Nuts and shaved Parmesan with a Herb Vinaigrette $15.50
  • "Children's menu available "
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • Laphroaig, single malt Creme Brulee with Monte Cristo Tobacco Biscotti $16.50
  • Deep fried Walnut & Praline Ice cream, Lemon cream $16.50
  • Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta with Mango, Lime salsa $16.50
  • Jilly's warm Chocolate Cake served with Vanilla bean ice cream and Raspberry Coulis $15.50
  • Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto $16.50
  • Trio of Fresh Fruit Sorbets $14.50
A SELECTION OF CHEESES A SELECTION OF CHEESES
  • Le Delice De Bourgogne, Triple Cream French Brie
  • 'Saint Agur' - a French Cheese from Normandy triple cream, soft mild Blue
  • Neudorf Richmond Red - a hard NZ sheep's cheese
  • Redwood Dairy Gouda - a NZ goat's cheese
  • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers
  • $22.50 a portion

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Mixed snack basket $9.50
    • Mix of wedges, chicken chippies, prawn cutlets, samosas, spring rolls and chicken nuggets. Served with sour cream
  • -Large $12.50
  • Sausages, eggs & chips $10.00
  • Pavlova (GF) $7.00
    • Traditional kiwi favourite, served with cream & ice cream
  • Ribeye steak (GF) $24.50
    • Cooked to your liking, topped with garlic butter, gravy, peppercorn jus or mushroom sauce. Served with chips & salad
  • Omelette (GF)(V) $10.00
    • Tasty, fluffy omelette with your choice of two fillings. Served with salad
  • Roast of the day sml or lge (GF)
    • Please see the board for today's meat options Tender roast meat served with potato, pumpkin, vegetables and gravy
  • Toasted french bread with ....
  • MANHATTAN $35.95
    • Italian sausage, spanish chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, roast garlic, spinach
  • HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • ham & pineapple
  • SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum
  • LOADED WEDGES $13.5
    • melted cheese & bacon, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
  • PHILLY STEAK $35.95
    • sauteed beef, onions, green peppers & mushrooms topped w provolone cheese
  • DEEP SOUTH MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • cajun spiced chicken, ham, bacon, jalapenos, peppers
  • MARGHERITA MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • neapolitan sauce, cheddar & mozzarella, fresh basil
  • MEDITERRANEAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • salami, feta, red onion, capsicum, green & black olives
  • Ficelle & focaccia ciabatta sandwich selection/sweet treats/sausage rolls/large cheese rolls/ice creams
  • Fish of the day $7.50
  • Cogs of chips $5.50
  • Skull duggery $12.00
    • Beef burger, bacon, cheese, galley slaw, salad greens finished off with bbq sauce & aioli
  • Elephant fish $4.00
  • Hobnailed urchin $12.00
    • Fish of the day, galley slaw, salad greens, pickled red onion & beetroot with house made tartare
  • Hot dog $3.00
  • Wind deflector $15.00
    • Ribeye, pickled red onion cheese, bacon, galley slave & lettuce
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Wonton $10.00
  • Fish $10.00
  • Jam Donut $2.00
  • Bami Goreng noodle $10.00
  • Onion Sausage $2.20
  • Curry Chicken $10.00
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $10.00
    • seed
  • Bacon $6.50
  • Spanish Beans on Toast $12.50
    • a trio of beans in a smoky tomato sauce on a grilled focaccia with a poached egg
  • Frittata $8.80
    • seenthe cabinet for today's frittata served with relish and salad greens
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $8.00
    • grain/ sourdough
  • Classic beef burger $17.80
    • with smoked cheddar, cos, red onion, cornichons, relish & aioli. Add bacon $4.00
  • Salad selection (small / large) $6.00
    • add chicken/ hot smoked salmon
  • Mexican chicken burger $17.80
    • with cos, tomato, red onion, avocado cream & chipotle aioli
  • Morticia Mushroom and Haloumi stack $17.00
    • with curried nuts and salad greens GF
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • toasted housemade ciabatta with garlic herb butter
  • Lurch Lamb Salad $22.00
    • with feta, cucumber, peas, mint, lemon and salad greens GF
  • Foster Benedict $17.00
    • poached eggs and baby spinach on an English split muffin, with hollandaise sauce bacon ( hot smoked salmon 18.50)G.F option available
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • G.F option available, served with housemade ciabatta bread
  • Beineke Beef, Bacon & Cheddar Burger $18.00
    • with lettuce, tomato & capsicum chutney served with steak fries
  • Gourmet Ham Salad Sandwich $7.50
    • lettuce, salad mix, and aioli on focaccia bread
  • Grandmas Ribs $19.00
    • beef short ribs marinated in a bourbon & BBQ sauce, served with fries and slaw
  • BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS HALF DOZ $9.00
  • THE SCRATCHING BADGER
  • THE FAT BADGER MED$26/LARGE $36
    • Chicken, Italian Sausage, PePperoni, Mushrooms, White Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • PRAWN DIPPERS HALF DOZ $7.00
  • PEAR AND wALNUT SALAD $14.00
    • Rocket leaves, baby spinach, pear, walnut, avocado, roasted red pepper, garnished with spring onion and your choice of dressing.
  • THE FAT BADGER
  • WHITE ONION, RED ONION, BUTTON MUSHROOM, PORTABELLO MUSHROOM, BABY SPINACH, GREEN BELL PEPPER, ROASTED RED PEPPER, FRESH TOMATO, SUNDRIED TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, JALAPENOS, PINEAPPLE, ROASTED HAM, THICK CUT BACON, PEPPERONI, SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, BEEF, FETA CHEESE, RiCOTTA CHEESE, BLUE CHEESE, NZ MOZZARELLA, GARLIC GLAZE, SwEET CORN, STREAKY BACON, SHAVED HAM, FRESH ROCKET
  • LA FIESTA MEXICANA BADGER MED $29/LARGE $39
    • Spiced Ground Beef, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Chorizo Sausage and Fresh Chili
  • Kransky $3.50
  • CLEVER TREVOR(GFO) $17.80
    • savoury mince served on ciabatta with a free range egg.
  • BACON AND EGG (GFO) $7.80
    • bacon and a free range egg on toast.
  • BRAT $12.80
    • spicy bratwurst sausage with caramelised onions and melted cheese on a warmed joe’s roll.
  • VEGE BURGER (GFO)( V) $17.80
    • house made kumara, pea and lentil patty, with green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato and aioli with chips.
  • FRUIT CRUMBLE (V) $10.80
    • warm rhubarb, apple, plum, crispy oats and coconut with natural yoghurt or cream
  • SWEETIE $11.80
    • streaky bacon and a free range egg in a warmed joe’s roll.
  • EGGS (GFO) (VO) $16.80
    • two free range eggs, toast and hollandaise + add streaky bacon or mushroom or spinach.
  • Oat Porridge $11.00
    • Toffee pears, brown sugar, pecans & runny cream
  • Avocado, cows feta, toasted seeds & lemon
  • Shoestring Fries $7.50
    • Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
  • Coconut, Almond & Cranberry Granola $13.00
    • Served with Greek yoghurt, poached seasonal friut, milk
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit $12.00
    • Honey roasted macadamias, citrus youghurt & gusto apple syrup
  • Butter & Anathoth raspberyy jam
  • roasted Mushrooms, grilled vine tomato OR house-made hasbrowns $4.50
  • Nectar Full Breakfast $23.00
    • Poached free range eggs, mushrooms, hashbrowns, grilled vine tomato, bacon, black pudding sausages & house-made tomato jam
  • Crispy skin chicken (free range) half $35.00/whole $65.00
  • Tiger prawn wontons in supreme broth $12.00
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Wok Fried with white soy, ginger and shallots
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Braised with oyster sauce
  • Crispy roast pork belly $20.00
  • NZ SCAMPI 25
    • steamed
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Deep fried with spicy salt
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Shabu Shabu
  • Bowl of Wedges $11.50
    • with sour cream and chilli sauce
  • Bowl of Fries $9.00
  • Vanilla Ice Cream $13.50
    • Served with your choice of topping
  • Mini Hot Dogs $13.50
    • Served with fries & tomato sauce
  • Pumpkin Soup $12.50
    • Roast pumpkin with cream cheese, garlic croutons, olive oil & parmesan cheese
  • Sticky Date Pudding $13.50
    • Served with custard and cream
  • Home-Made Chocolate Cake $14.50
    • Served with ice cream and fresh cream
  • Egg - one/two $2.00/$3.00
  • Sticky date pudding $12.00
    • warm sticky date pudding served with a butterscotch sauce, brandy snap gourmet ice cream, fresh fruit and cream
  • Apple pie $12.00
    • warm apple pie served with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
  • Steak fries $5.00
  • Buttered mushrooms $3.50
  • Special angus sauce $2.50
  • Angus's loaf $10.00
    • fresh homemade baked loaf of soft white bread, served with soft garlic butter
  • Angus cheesecake $12.00
    • ask our wait staff for our cheesecake creation of the day
  • Seafood chowder $12.50
    • seafood chowder served with toasted homemade focaccia bread
  • Lamb loin brochettes with quince, warm buckwheat, roast capsicum and, oregano salad. Greek yoghurt, pita and rose harissa (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Reserve Pinot Noir $35.00
  • Fried saganaki cheese, pine nuts, honey & grilled lemon (V) (gf*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris $17.00
  • Sicilian fish stew with blue cod, Akaroa salmon, and potatoes, Caramalised fennel, basil almond agresto (gf) (df) Wine match - China Terrace 95 Chardonnay $34.00
  • Mixed leaf salad $9.00
  • Traditional Greek salad $14.00
  • Traditional Grapepickers Lunch $24.00
    • Today’s soup, hummus, farmhouse cheese, pickles, olives, toasted balsamic, red wine bread. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay
  • Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
    • with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
  • Chicken bolognaise $15.00
    • fresh pasta, grated cheese (v*) (gf*)
  • The Angus Burger with Cheese $ 7.50
    • Prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Fries and Drink combo $4.50
    • Choice of a can of soft drink, fries, aioli (with any burger purchase)
  • Burghtata $8.00
    • Vegetarian frittata, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Pesto aioli.
  • Angus Combo $10.50
    • Angusburger, 355m1 Pepsi range can of soft drink, one regular fries with a sauce of your choice.
  • Spicy Hen $ 9.50
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, a cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Fries $3.50
    • with your choice of sauces
  • Double Angus with Cheese $10.90
    • Two delicious New Zealand beef patties (340g), cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Chicken Strips Combo $10.90
    • Crispy Chicken Strips, can of soft drink, fries, aioli
  • NO5 CHEESE & PICKLE SANDWICH (V) $17.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
  • NO5 MEZZE $50pp
  • CHORIZO $22.00
    • Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella
  • APPLE PANCAKES (V) $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelised apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • HOMEMADE GRANOLA (V) $15.00
    • The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis (v)
  • WAKANUI BLUE SIRLOIN STEAK (300G) $38.00
    • Available with blue cheese sauce or paprika & herb butter (sauce $4)
  • ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
    • Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
  • MIXED LOCAL LEAF SALAD $7.00
Saffron Restaurant

Saffron Restaurant

location

Address

18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034420131

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Tue 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Wed 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Thu 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Fri 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Sat 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM Sun 12 Noon to 3 PM, 5 PM to 11 PM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , European , Seafood

features

Features

Vegan Options ,  Catering Available ,  Cash ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand
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