Speargrass Inn in Otago Menu

ALL DAY MENU ALL DAY MENU
  • Soup of the Day S $13 L $16
    • Served with grilled ciabatta
  • Breads and Spreads $14
    • A selection of Speargrass Inn dips served with grilled ciabatta bread.
  • Chicken Liver Pâté $18
    • Speargrass Inn made pâté, red onion marmalade, mustard relish and home-made grilled breads.
  • Bacon and Eggs $18
    • Poached Roxburgh eggs and streaky bacon with grilled ciabatta bread.
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Grilled ciabatta topped with two poached eggs, homemade hollandaise and your choice of cold smoked salmon or streaky bacon.
  • Blackberry French Toast $19
    • Served with crispy bacon, and blackberry and apple glaze and crème fraiche.
  • Seasonal Tart $22
    • Sautéed mushroom and Whitestone Windsor blue cheese tart with a julienne apple and walnut salad, dressed with a pear and Riesling vinaigrette.
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $21.50
    • Toasted bun with marinated chicken breast fried in chef’s famous batter, lettuce, aioli and hand cut fries.
  • Open Chicken Caesar Sandwich $22
    • Fresh salad greens, grilled marinated chicken breast, streaky bacon and parmesan on toasted ciabatta with caesar aioli.
  • Orchard Salad $12
    • Julienne apple, walnuts and salad greens tossed in a pear and Riesling vinaigrette.
  • Add Grilled Chicken $19
  • Roasted Red Pepper Arancini $21
    • Crispy risotto cakes, served with fresh salad greens, kalamata olives, pickled onions and red peppers.
  • Steak and Chips $28
    • Prime Beef Ribeye, hand cut fries and aioli, grilled sourdough and salad greens.
  • Moroccan Lamb and OrzoSalad $26
    • Seared marinated lamb with roasted cashews, mint and fresh greens.
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $26
    • Pickled beetroot, feta, spring pea gremolata and fresh greens, topped with smoked salmon and home-made sourdough.
ALL DAY DESSERTS ALL DAY DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Platter $14
    • Chocolate cake, frozen white chocolate mousse, chocolate ice cream.
  • Apple and Berry Crumble $13
    • Served with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce.
  • Frangipane Tart $14
    • Almond tart served with mascarpone, date & orange ice cream.
  • Lemon Meringue Parfait $13
    • Smashed meringues, lemon curd and vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $11
    • Your choice of; caramel, strawberry, apricot or chocolate sauce over vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Affogato $9
    • Vanilla bean ice cream topped with a double shot of ALLPRESS espresso.
  • With a liqueur of your choice $15
  • Whiskey, Kahlua, Bailey’s, Brandy or Rum
EVENING STARTERS EVENING STARTERS
  • Soup of the Day S $13 L$16
    • served with grilled ciabatta.
  • Breads and Spreads $14
    • a selection of Speargrass Inn dips served with grilled ciabatta bread.
  • Chicken Liver Pâté $18
    • Speargrass made pâté, red onion marmalade, mustard relish withSpeargrass made grilled breads.
  • Roasted Red Pepper Arancini $18
    • crispy risotto cake, fresh salad greens, kalamata olives, pickled onions.
  • Orchard Salad $12
    • ulienne apple, walnuts and salad greens tossed in a Speargrass made pear and Riesling vinaigrette.
  • Pork Belly $18
    • slow cooked pork bellywith soy ginger dressed salad. >>
  • Beetroot Salad $17
    • pickled beetroot, balsamic glaze and feta cheese.
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $18
    • crispy fried squid servedwith salad greens and aioli. >>
EVENING MAINS EVENING MAINS
  • Speargrass Tart $22
    • sautéed mushroom and Whitestone Windsor blue cheese tart, julienne apple and walnut salad, vinaigrette.
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $21.50
    • toasted bun with marinated chicken breast fried in chef’s famous batter, lettuce, aioli and hand cut fries.
  • Open Chicken Caesar Sandwich $22
    • fresh salad greens, grilled marinated chicken breast, streaky bacon and parmesan on toasted ciabatta with caesar aioli.
  • Scotch Fillet $36
    • prime beef ribeye grilled to your liking with confit garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegatables and topped with crispy onion rings.
  • Steak and Chips $28
    • prime beef ribeye, hand cut fries and aioli, grilled sourdough, salad greens.
  • Moroccan Lamb $26
    • seared marinated lamb, orzo salad with roasted cashews, mint and fresh greens.
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $26
    • pickled beetroot, fresh greens, feta, spring pea gremolata, smoked salmon and Speargrass made sourdough.
KIDS MENU KIDS MENU
  • Garlic Bread $7
    • With homemade grilled ciabatta.
  • Soup $7
    • Soup of the day served with homemade bread.
  • Bacon Buttie $7
    • Streaky bacon bun.
  • French Toast $8
    • Crispy bacon and maple syrup.
  • Fish n’ Chips $9
    • Crumbed fish pieces and fries.
  • Chicken n’ Chips $9
    • Grilled chicken breast with fries.
  • Mini Sundae $4.50
    • vanilla ice cream with berry or chocolate sauce.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Seafood Deluxe $15.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and served with fresh seafood and chicken, beef, pork in a Khmer style soup
  • Fried Egg Noodle $13.00
    • Your choice of chicken, pork, beef or seafood with vegetables, onion, egg & bean sprouts
  • Satay Sticks $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or beef topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • A combination stir fry of beef, pork, fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir fry rice noodles, (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Combination Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and a combination of pork, beef and chicken in Khmer-style Teaw soup
  • Satay Noodle Soup $12.00
    • Choice of beef or chicken served in a special Khmer style satay soup with fat rice noodles and bean sprouts
  • Hot & Spicy Fried Rice Noodle $13.00
    • Fried rice noodle with the choice of chicken, beef, pork or seafood with fresh vegetables & bean sprouts
  • Papadom $1.00
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor. $3.50
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of mildly spiced chicken. $5.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish. Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, cream and spices. $16.00
  • Korma Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Side Dish Platter - Raita, mint chutney, kechumber, banana and coconut, Little India chilli chutney and mango chutney served with six papadoms. $10.00
  • Mint Chutney $3.50
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in the tandoor. $3.00
  • Tsuke-men with Pork $14.50
    • new-ish kind of style of ramen, being served separately from a bowl of intense broth into which the noodles are to be dipped
  • Goma Wakame Seaweed $6.00
    • green stuff, no salad
  • Teriyaki Tofu (Gluten-free option available) $21.50
    • For non-meat lovers is the deep fried tofu marinated with the teriyaki sauce
  • Katsu Bento $26.00
    • Your choice of chicken or pork, teriyaki chicken, sushi rolls, goma wakame, ebi-katsu, rice & miso soup
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Avocado Roll (10 pcs) $12.00
  • Una Don Set $29.50
    • Unagi (Japanese eel) kabayaki on a bowl of rice, served with a pot of Chef's choice
  • Tofu Salad $8.00
    • A super-healthy combination of tofu (low-calorie, low-fat, high-protein) & fresh vegetables (high in fibre, vitamins and minerals)
  • Japanese Curry 'n' Rice $19.50
    • thick medium-hot curry - simply good Japanese style, with your choice from Crumbed Pork, Crumbed Chicken or Vegetable
  • Onion Bhaji $4.00
    • Onion slices in a spicy thick pea batter and deep fried
  • Plain Rice $3.00
  • Saag Paneer $12.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a fine mild puree of spinach and light spices
  • Kadai Paneer $13.99
    • Cottage cheese cooked in onion gravy with capsicum
  • Chilly Chicken $14.99
    • Indo Chinese cooking style
  • Aloo Matar $12.00
    • Potatoes and green peas cooked in spiced gravy
  • Tandoori Chicken $10.00 / $16.00
    • Spring chicken marinated with yoghurt, ginger, garlic, spices and roasted in tandoor (Half/ Full)
  • Beef Vindaloo $13.99
    • From goa in red hot curry with potatoes and palm vinegar
  • Blue Cod Fillets M $26.50 / L $33.00
    • Homemade Beer Baxter OR Pan-fried W lemon butter. Served W French fries A salad & Tartare sauce.
  • Buffalo Wings $15.90
    • Chicken Mini Drums served in our homemade BBQ sauce with blue cheese dip( optional)
  • -Add Vegetables $5.00
  • Egg / Garlic Butter / Onions / Mushroom sauce / Hash Brown / Sausage $3.00
  • New Zealand Ham Steak $25.50
    • Prime Cut Ham served W pineapple salsa, grilled tomato, fried egg . Served w French fries & salad.
  • Gravy $1.50
  • Prawn Twisters & Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce $12.50
    • Prawn meat wrapped in Wonton paper & lightly deep fried.
  • Toast $2.00
  • Jack's muesli $14
    • toasted cashews, pistachios, toasted seeds, vanilla organic milk, spring fruit, manuka honey
  • Buttermilk pancakes $16
    • lemon mascarpone, blueberries, maple, toasted pistachios
  • Cheese Board $36
    • selection of kiwi cheese, chutney, bread
  • Duck Pâté $19
    • Pinot noir, cherry, 4 grain crackers
  • Spring omelette $19
    • asparagus, smoked chilies, avocado, crème fraiche, rocket, spring salad, house sourdough
  • Chicken Burger $28
    • kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
  • Black pudding benedict $20
    • farm eggs, English muffin, poached asparagus, rocket salad, fresh horseradish
  • Hand Cut Chips $12
    • Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
  • Sizzling Lamb Chops with Black Pepper $30.00
  • Beef with Ginger & Spring Onion $22.00
  • Gong Bo Chicken $22.00
    • On Sweet Buns with Peanuts
  • Chicken in Chinese / Assorted Veg $22.00
  • King Prawns (with shell) with Szechuan Pepper & Salt $30.00
  • Gong Bo Veg $18.00
    • On Sweet Buns with Peanuts
  • Beef in Chinese / Assorted Veg $22.00
  • Boneless Blue Cod in Sweet Chilli Sauce $30.00
  • Cajun Spiced Chicken $25
    • with crispy noodles, mixed green salad & drizzled with aioli
  • Lamb Burger $20
    • homemade pattie with salad, gherkins, tasty cheese & chips
  • Seasoned wedges $10
    • with sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Fish & Chips $28
    • Speights beer battered Southern Blue Cod, with salad and homemade tartare
  • Bullock Bar Beef Nachos $15
    • corn chips, melted cheese, sour cream & Jalapenos
  • Chips with aioli & tomato sauce $7
  • Fiery chicken wings 1/2 kg $14 one kg $20
    • with a cooling dipping sauce
  • BBQ Pork Ribs 1/2 kg $25 one kg $40
    • Slow cooked till tender, served with chips & a corn cob
  • Pork cheek croquettes in wild thyme breadcrumbs, fennel, relish $12.50
  • Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
  • Profiteroles with vanilla cream, chocolate & salted caramel sauce $12.50
  • Wild game terrine, sourdough toasts, homemade pickles & relish $11.50
  • Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese $11.50
  • Our homemade sourdough bread, freshly baked every day, with Cairnmuir olive oil & macadamia dukkah $8.00
  • Smoked beef brisket in a chocolate, chilli & cinnamon glaze, beetroot puree, parsnip crisps $12.50
  • Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese, rocket $25.00
  • Toast: white $6.00
    • Wholemeal or fruit served with spreads
  • Salmon $19.00
    • With potato and fennel rosti and salad
  • Battered blue $17.00
    • Cod served with chips and tartare sauce
  • Porridge $10.50
    • Cream and brown sugar or yoghurt compote and honey
  • Falafel cakes $16.00
    • With salad sundried tomatoes, yoghurt tzatziki, olives and feta
  • Eggs your style $10.50
    • (poached, scrambled, fried) with white, brown or gluten free bread
  • Chicken salad $17.00
    • Bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan, poached eggs, croutons and aioli
  • Extras: $4.00
    • Mushrooms, potatoes, hash browns, eggs, bacon, beans, spinach, toast, sausage, tomatoes
  • HOT DOG $2.50
  • SEAFOOD STICK $2.50
  • BEEF & BACON BURGER $10.90
    • Premium housemade beef pattie with crispy bacon served on a lightly toasted bun with salad greens, grilled cheese, tomato & sweet fruit chutney
  • FISHMONGERS MIXED CATCH $17.00
    • A selection of battered mussels, prawn cutlets, fish & calamari with chips, tartare & salad
  • CHIPS Scoop $3.00
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.50
  • SAUCES S $0.50 L $2.00
  • OCEANS 177 $10.90
    • Crumbed blue cod, cheese, tomato, tartar, salad greens & a free range egg
  • Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
    • 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
  • Bacon $2.5
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Hashies $5.5
  • Cheese $2
  • Big Bird $14.90
    • This one used to be made from Moa which was a big bird, but we ran out of them a few years back, so its been replaced with good Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Brie Cheese with Aioli and your choice of Apricot or Cranberry sauce.
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Sausage, rosti & beans $19.00
    • Home-made Havoc pork sausages, potato & parsnip rosti, giant baked beans in tomato sauce
  • Pizza & Pinot N/A
    • Our homemade 10” stonebaked pizzas with a glass of local Pinot Noir or house wine
  • Mushroom bruschetta $19.00
    • Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
  • Toasted homemade breads $11.00
    • Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam
  • Bacon & eggs $18.00
    • Our own house-cured bacon, toasted Spire sourdough, poached free-range eggs, homemade tomato relish
  • Crudites & dips $14.00
    • Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; babaganoush (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)
  • Chorizo $22.00
    • Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella
  • Apple pancakes $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelized apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • Pork belly, savoy cabbage, crushed swede, celeriac, roasted pear, crackling GF 35
  • Sorbet and ice cream trio, lavender snow, passionfruit coulis, herbs GF 15
  • Wakatipu Grill risotto of the day GF, V E/M19.5/28
  • 200gm Angus pure eye fillet, Pommes dauphine, Brussel sprouts, béarnaise sauce 42
  • House smoked salmon rillettes, cured salmon, crostini, dill crème Fraiche, caviar 22
  • Fennel infused crème bruleé, strawberry sorbet, rose dust, mint crumb 16
  • Market Fish or Stewart Island Salmon, sauce puttanesca, parmesan gnocchi, crispy capers 38
  • Whole lamb rack, caramelised onion and bacon potato gratin, buttered kale, port jus GF 47
  • Cold noodle soup $12.00
    • cold noodle with slices of cucumbers, radish. Beef & egg
  • Budae casserole $15.00
  • Egg roll $12.00
  • Dolsot bibimbap $16.00
    • similar to bibimbap. Dolsot comes in a hot sizzling stone pot. Also. It includes more ingredients
  • Stir fried spicy squid $16.00
  • -dumplings $14.00
  • Chicken fried rice $10.00
  • Spicy chicken soup $4.00
Speargrass Inn

Speargrass Inn

location

Address

1300 Fruitlands-Roxburgh Road, State Highway 8, Alexandra, Alexandra, Otago, 9392, New Zealand

phone

Phone

34492192

clock

Opened hours

Mon & Thur 9am - 4pm Fri - Sun 9am - late
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Fusion , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
1300 Fruitlands-Roxburgh Road, State Highway 8, Alexandra, Alexandra, Otago, 9392, New Zealand