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

  • Zuppa Di Pesce Del Pescatore $15.00
    • fishermans soup
  • Fried sardines, onion pickle, pinenuts $12.00
  • Granola, seasonal fruit, yoghurt $12.00
  • Toasted sweet fruit panetone, seasonal fruit, mascarpone $16.90
  • Knickerbooker glory $13.00
  • Salsiccia $24.00
    • havoc pork and fennel sausage, mushroom, truffle oil, mozzarella
  • Piccanti $23.00
    • tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
  • Crisp calzone, aubergine, mozzarella, tomato sauce $13.00
  • Cheesy Garlic Flatbread $10.00
    • Freshly baked flat bread with garlic & mozzarella
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • Stacked with streaky bacon and tomato relish, served with a fresh salad
  • Kensi Burgers $16.50
    • Your choice of 180g beef patty OR cajun chicken breast with tomato, lettuce, cheese, homemade onion rings, and bacon - with chunky steak fries & aioli
  • Shrimp Cocktail $14.00
    • Crisp lettuce and juicy shrimps lavished with seafood sauce
  • Soup of the Day $8.00
    • Today's flavours served with ciabatta & butter
  • Tui Beef Hot Pot $12.00
    • Rich winter style pot casserole with tender beef braised in Tui Dark and fresh herbs, topped with a crisp pastry lid & toasted ciabatta
  • Roast of the Day $10.00
    • Today's roast meat with a selection of roast vegetables, baby peas, mash potato, and gravy
  • Chicken Salad $16.00
    • The Kensington's cajun chicken with croutons, bacon, and Caesar dressing over crisp seasonal salad
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chef's special
    • Ask our staff what tempting treat we have today
  • Mushroom stack $20.00
    • Skerered portobello mushrooms served with grilled tomatoes & your choice of either crispy bacon or grilled fresh salmon served on garlic bread & lettuce, finished with honey mustard dressing
  • Fresh southern blue cod $20.00
    • Blue cod cooked to perfection in our special beer batter or lightly pan-fried served with salad & fries or roast potatoes & vegetables with our gluten free cheese sauce
  • Eggs benedict $20.00
    • Perfectly poached eggs served on top of crispy garlic bread with your choice of grilled salmon or crispy bacon topped off with our special hollandaise sauce
  • Lamb shank supreme $23.00
    • Tender braiser juicy lamb shank served on our fluffy mashed potato with steamed vegetables finished with flavoursome jue & mint sauce
  • All day breakfast $20.00
    • Our most satisfying breakfast anytime! Bacon, eggs , garlic toast, sausages & tomatoes.
  • Star toasted sandwich or plain cheese rolls $13.00
    • Toasted sandwiches comes with your choice of 3 fillings: cheese, tomato, ham, pineapple, onion & your choice of hot fries or cake
  • gluten free, dairy free & vegetarian options available!
  • Beef Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, green & red capsicum, beef, mozzarella cheese.
  • Satay Chicken Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, tomato, corn, chicken, satay sauce, mozzarella cheese.
  • $3 Extras $3
    • Chicken, beef, lamb, pepperoni, blue vein cheese, brie, cream cheese, parmesan, mozzarella cheese, sour cream
  • Supreme Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, pineapple, pepperoni, beef, mozzarella cheese.
  • Just Cheese Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Plenty of 100% mozzarella cheese.
  • Your Choice of Sauces N/A
    • Barbeque, Tomato, Chili, Garlic, Special Mayonaise
  • Happy Pizza Reg $14.90 Large $16.90
    • Onion, mushroom, chicken, beef, lamb, mozzarella cheese
  • Jumbo Combo $19.90
    • Beef, Chicken & Falafel
  • Chicken Pineapple $9.50
  • Onion Ring $0.60
  • Chicken Vegetable $9.00
  • Pork Fried Noodles $9.50
  • Blue Cod $5.50
  • Pineapple $3.30
  • Steak Black Bean Sauce $9.50
  • (Any fried rice with gravy) $0.60
  • BBQ Chicken and Bacon N/A
    • Mozzarella, roasted chicken, bacon, red onions and bbq sauce
  • Collins Monster $7.90
    • Almond Chocolate Sauce
  • Old School L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Pepperoni, Italian fennel suasage, tomatoes, red onion and feta
  • Served with Ice Creams $7.90
  • Vegie Magic $7.90
    • Mozzerella, tomatoes, spinach, pineapple sprinkled with dust chocolate
  • Spaghetti Monster $7.90
    • Mozzerella, spaghetti with tomato sauce
  • Kit for Kat $7.90
    • Kit kat chocolate with chocolate sauce
  • Oreo $7.90
  • Blue Cod $7.60
  • Salt n Pepper Squid five for $5.00
  • Monk $5.50
  • Hot or Cold $6.50
  • Crumbed Scallops $2.00 each
  • Sweet Chilli Prawn Skewers two for $7.00
  • Sole $5.50
  • Sole Sandwhich $9.50
  • Hottentot Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Pepperoni, Onion, Capsicum, Jalapenos, Sweet thai Chilli sauce, Chilli powder, Tomato, Cheese
  • Pizza Bread $7.5
    • regular Pizza Base, garlic, olive oil, parsley. grated parmesan cheese.
  • Funghi Reg $13.9 Large $21
    • Mushrooms, Tomato, Cheese, Garlic.
  • Vegetarian Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Tomato, Onion, Capsicum, Corn, Mushroom, Pineapple, Cheese
  • Marinara Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Mussell, Shrimp, Calamari, Octopus, Onion, Tomato, Cheese
  • Lazarus Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Chicken,Mushroom,Olives,Tomato,Garlic,Olive Oil,Sage
  • Dipollo Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • Chicken, Sage, Onion, Garlic, Tomato, Cheese
  • New *Cranberry chicken* Reg $14.9 Large $21.9
    • cranberry Sauce,brie cheese, chicken, onions, sage,rosemary,capsicum, tomatoes
  • Eichardt's legendary seafood chowder (individual tapas portion) $11.50
  • Smoked beef brisket in a chocolate, chilli & cinnamon glaze, beetroot puree, parsnip crisps $12.50
  • Eichardt’s hand-cut chips, olive salt, roast garlic aioli $8.00
  • Steamed jam pudding of persimmon & wild rowanberry, custard $12.50
  • Salad of roast beetroot, smoked homemade ricotta, pickled pear, walnuts $11.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $18.00
    • Eichardt’s house-cured bacon, buttered toast, fried free-range eggs, tomato relis
  • Pork cheek croquettes in wild thyme breadcrumbs, fennel, relish $12.50
  • Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese, rocket $25.00
  • Mixed Salad $5.00
  • Add prawns $4.00
  • Ratatouille Pasta $20.00
    • A rich winter vegetable ratatouille bound with penne pasta & finished with fresh basil pesto & parmesan cheese
  • Wedges $6.00
  • Venison $32.00
    • A South Island raised venison medallion, pulled venison & rosemary croquette accompanied with potato gratin, blue cheese & pear salad completed with red wine jus
  • Golden Fries $5.00
  • Steamed Vegetables $5.00
  • Traditional Irish Stew $20.00
    • A traditional hearty lamb stew served with homemade Guinness soda bread roll, steamed vegetables & gourmet potatoes
  • Combination Prawns $31.50
    • Sauteed garlic prawns, tempura & wonton wrapped cutlets ~ Chilli mayonnaise, shoestring fries & bistro salad.
  • LazyDog “Snack Sack” $14.00
    • A meal bag of goodies. ~ Dried fruit, LeSnack cracker & cheese, juice, snack bar, crisps, & sweet treat.
  • Station Prime (GF) $35.75
    • Aged prime fillet steak wrapped in spek ~ Madeira cream sauce, bistro salad & parmesan potato gratin.
  • St Bathans Beef Burger (GFO) $28.50
    • Dean’s spiced beef burger layered with grilled cheese, streaky bacon & lettuce ~ Braai sauce, onion rings & shoestring fries.
  • Bendigo Brie (V) $25.50
    • Filo wrapped brie cheese parcels, baked in the oven ~ Pinot noir plum sauce & bistro salad.
  • Gladsmuir Lamb Shoulder (GF) $35.00
    • Slow roasted until tender ~ Gravy made from the cooking juices, bistro salad & parmesan potato gratin.
  • Serves 2 $49.50
  • Cob Salad (GFO) $25.50
    • Roasted chicken, bacon & crisp greens are dressed with house vinaigrette & toasted almonds ~ Garlic herb bruschetta.
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • Potato Top Cottage Pie $1.95
  • Plain Eclairs (unfilled) $0.95
  • Sausage, Egg & Onion $10.50 per doz
  • Mince $10.50 per doz
  • Cornish Pasties $1.95
  • Bacon & Egg $10.50 per doz
  • Small cocktail sausage roll $7.50 per doz
  • Chicken Satay $2.20
  • Double Avocado Medley $23.90
  • Double Avocado Fresh Salmon
  • Jumbo Sushi Selection $25.90
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Fresh Salmon
  • Tasty Tuna
  • 8PC. JUMBO $9.00
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • - 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
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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