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

  • Fish Burger $16.90
    • Crumbed Fresh Fish of the Day, Lettuce, Tomato and Tartare Sauce. Served with Fries.
  • Beef Rissoles $5.00
  • Lasagne $17.90
    • Traditional Beef Lasagne served with Green Salad and Fries.
  • Lemon Peppered Fish $18.90
  • Black Dog Apple Crumble $8.20
    • Heart-warming, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Home-baked apples topped with a sweet crumble and served with whipped cream or ice-cream - comfort food at its absolute best.
  • Avocado and Chicken Salad $16.90
  • Caesar Salad $16.90
    • Chicken, Bacon, Croutons, Egg and Salad in our special Caesar dressing and topped with Shaved Parmesan.
  • Chicken Parmigiana $23.90
    • Crumbed Chicken Breast topped with an Jalapeno and Tomato Chutney and Parmesan Cheese.
  • SPINACH $3.50
  • CARDRONA ALE BATTERED BLUE COD $28.00
    • served with fries, winterslaw and tartare sauce (pan-fried blue cod available)
  • WAFFLES $9.00
    • chocolate chip waffles with cream & maple syrup
  • EXTRA TOAST $1.50
  • APRES NACHOS $16.50
    • our famous nachos topped with guacamole and sour cream
  • BANGERS & MASH $22.00
    • local artisan sausages on mash, served with peas and gravy
  • SALAD OF THE DAY $22.00
    • fresh and filling seasonal salad, changes daily - see specials board
  • EGGS ON TOAST $12.00
    • poached, fried or scrambled eggs on toasted ciabatta
  • Fish & Chips
    • Beer battered fish served with chunky fries, coleslaw, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • House Salad
  • Mixed Platter to Share $35.00
    • Salt and pepper calamari, crumbed camembert cheese, spicy chicken wings, wedges and sour cream with grilled homemade bread.
  • Chicken Wrap
    • Spiced chicken wrapped with feta cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, green leaves, sundried tomatoes and ginger dressing, grilled, served with green salad and a side of aioli.
  • Fish & Chips
    • Beer battered fish served with chunky fries, coleslaw, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • Thai Beef Salad
    • Wok tossed beef strips served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, roasted cashews, coriander, mint, mung bean sprouts and finished with a delicious Thai dressing and with crispy noodles
  • Garlic Bread V $8.00
  • Kothu
    • Traditional Sri Lankan street delicacy. Thinly sliced naan bread tossed with vegetables, eggs and spices.(Add Chicken for $3.50)
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Antipasto Platter $30.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
  • Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
    • Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
  • Middle Eastern $20.00
    • Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
  • Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
    • Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
  • Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00
  • Beef with Black Bean Sauce M $18.00/L $32.00
  • Fu Jian Style Fried Rice M $19.00/ L $35.00
  • Sesame King Prawns $9.00
  • Sliced Fish with Seafood Sauce M $18.00 /L $30.00
  • Crayfish with Hot & Garlic & Chilli TBC
  • Plain Egg Fried Rice M $12.00/ L $20.00
  • Lemon Chicken M $18.00/L $30.00
  • Deep Fried Scallops $8.50
  • CRISPY FREE RANGE PORK BELLY $24.00
    • charred apples, herb quinoa, cress pesto
  • FOUR CHEESE PIZZA $23.00
    • cheddar, gorgonzola, gruyere, mozzarella, parsley & garlic oil
  • Freshly baked loaf $10.00
  • TOBLERONE $18.00
    • baileys, frangelico, crème de cacao, chocolate, cream
  • Neapolitan style pizza bread $12.00
  • CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ $21.00
    • aspic, onion jam, pickles, toasted home-made sourdough
  • CHARRED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE STACK $34.00
    • quinoa, polenta & chia seed cake, petite salad, toasted almonds, smoked tomato dressing
  • CLASSIC CRÉME BRÛLÉE $17.00
    • home-made lavender shortbread
  • Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
    • w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
  • Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
    • w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Antipasto platter: cured meats, Mediterranean selection, dips & Evansdale cheese w toasted bread(for 2/for 4) $28.00/$42.00
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Fish of the day POA
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Falafel cakes $16.00
    • With salad sundried tomatoes, yoghurt tzatziki, olives and feta
  • Toast: white $6.00
    • Wholemeal or fruit served with spreads
  • Full breaky $19.00
    • Sausage, bacon, eggs, homemade beans, fried potatoes, mushrooms spinach
  • Extras: $4.00
    • Mushrooms, potatoes, hash browns, eggs, bacon, beans, spinach, toast, sausage, tomatoes
  • Homemade toasted muesli $12.00
    • Compote fruit, organic yoghurt and honey
  • Salmon $19.00
    • With potato and fennel rosti and salad
  • Battered blue $17.00
    • Cod served with chips and tartare sauce
  • Open steak sandwich $16.00
    • With lettuce, onion jam, mushroom, egg and aioli
  • Chicken Burger $16
    • Lightly toasted ciabatta. Moroccan coated chicken breast, lettuce. tomato, brie and avocado mayo.
  • Organic free Range eggs (Scrambled. Poached. Fried) $5
  • Toosty
    • Your choice or Grain or white bread
  • Short Black Big brekky $23
    • Toast (grain or white), local streaky bacon, sausages, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms and organic free range eggs (any style).
  • Pancakes $16.50
    • Served w/ mixed berry compote, Greek yoghurt and maple syrup OR tresh banana, local streaky bacon and maple syrup
  • Eggs benedict
    • Ciabatta. spinach, organic free range eggs and hollandaise
  • Kid's treat $10
    • Jelly cup w/ Ice-cream, fresh fruit, chicken nuggets, fries and tomato sauce
  • Fries $7.50
    • Served w/ tomato sauce and aioli
  • Three Egg Omelette $13
    • Fresh tomato, cheese & herbs with freshly baked focaccia on the side.
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • Pan - seared scallops, parsnip, sour apple, hazelnut, crispy prosciutto GF 26
  • Whole lamb rack, caramelised onion and bacon potato gratin, buttered kale, port jus GF 47
  • Béarnaise Wild Mushroom Garlic and Herb Butter Red Wine Jus All 2
  • Panko crumbed confit free range chicken, cranberry and pistachio, lettuce creamy egg yolk, aioli, parmesan, pancetta 21
  • Parsley and parmesan crusted Lamb Rump, root vegetable, herb potato mash, basil, pesto & red wine jus 39
  • Free range chicken supreme, herb mash, red wine braised onions and mushrooms, pancetta GF 33
  • 5 spice cheesecake, pumpkin puree, honey milk gel, pumpkin ice cream, hazelnut praline 17
  • Pork belly, savoy cabbage, crushed swede, celeriac, roasted pear, crackling GF 35
  • -3 Cheeses $18
  • -Chevre chaud $16
    • Toasted goat cheese, honey, roasted pumkin and crispy kale on a mixed salad with a French dressing.
  • Nos salades/our salads
  • Bruschetta
  • -Tarte Tatin and whipped cream $10
    • (Caramelised apple tarte)
  • Tagliatelles au Roquefort $17
    • Tagliatelle pasta served with creamy Roquefort sauce, walnuts.
  • Risotto aux Champignons / Mushroom Risotto $23
    • Mix o f fresh mushrooms and herbs served with parmesan cheese in a white wine sauce.
  • Plateau de fromage/cheese platter
    • Our cheese selection includes Roquefort, Morbier, Camembert, goat cheese and more. Served with baguette and crackers, salad, apple and walnuts. Choose how many cheeses you are ready to enjoy...
  • Pork and Fennel Slaw Sandwich $18.00
    • With chips or salad
  • Seared Lamb Salad $20.00
    • With fresh seasonal slaw, feta, mint, chilli and garlic seeds, and oven dried tomatoes
  • Beer Battered Blue Cod & Chips $20.00
    • With tartare sauce and tomato sauces
  • Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) $9.00
    • With tomato and horseradish sauce
  • ● Wedges $9.50
    • With sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Basil and Coconut Curry $28.00
    • With Saffron rice
  • Pork Ribs $22.00
    • In chipotle barbecue sauce
  • Homemade Fettuccine $14.00
    • With cherry tomatoes, capers and basil. Topped with parmesan
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Greens $6.00
    • Sauté green beans and broccoli
  • Hawaiian n/a
    • Ham off the bone, cheese & pineapple
  • Pork Belly Burger $19.00
    • Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Cheese Board $22.00
    • Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
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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