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

  • Vegetarian Platter $9.90
    • 3 pcs vegetarian sushi, inari, avocado nigiri & 4 pcs hosomaki
  • Tofu teriyaki $11.50
  • Chicken Curry $11.00
    • with curried vegetables
  • Cooked Tuna $7.50
    • avocado carrot and cucumber
  • Smoked salmon and avocado $8.00
  • Salted Salmon wrapped in Nori $6.00
  • (udon thick wheat noodle or ramen thin egg noodle)
  • All Tuna $11.50/$19.00
  • Ham and Cheese Toasted Sandwich
  • Cubano $13
    • Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Honey Cured Ham, Cheese, Pickles, Seeded Mustard
  • Selection of fresh daily salads Medium $9
  • Half $15
  • Whole Rack $35
  • Slow Cut of th Day Market Price
    • s/w Smashed Potatoes or Salad
  • Chipotel Buhhalo Wings s/w Ranch Dressing 6pcs $9
  • Harmony Free Range Rotisserie Chicken Quarter $8
    • s/w Smoked Sauce and Roast potatoes
  • BADGERS FAVOURITE GOURMET HOT WINGS
    • ORIGINAL HOT BUFFALO SAUCE / EXTRA HOT / SMOEKY BBQ / LEMON PEPPER / SWEET CHILLI / CAJUN / HONEY SOY
  • HAWAIIAN BADGER BADGERS GET LED M: $19.00 L: $30.00
    • ROASTED OFF THE BONE HAM & JUICY PINEAPPLE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • LA FIESTA MEXICAN BADGER ARRIBA ARRIBA!! M: $26.00 L: $37.00
    • SPICED GROUND BEEF, ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN PEPPER, RED ONION, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, FRESH CHILLI TOPPED WITH FRESH AVOCADO SWIR
  • POU-THAI L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, GREEN PEPPERS, RED ONION, CHICKEN CURRY SAUCE
  • GARLIC FINGER BREAD L: $9.00
    • WITH PESTO DIP
  • THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
    • MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH 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
  • 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 Family Feast $40.00
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Prawn Saag $19.50
    • Prawns cooked in spinach with spices.
  • Onion Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and onion.
  • Vegetable Korma $16.50
    • Mixed vegetable cooked in a creamy cashew sauce
  • Jeera Rice $5.50
    • Rice cooked with cumin seeds.
  • Vegetarian Platter (serves 2) $16.50
    • A platter of vegetable samosa, onion bhajee and vegetable pakora served with mint and tamarind sauce.
  • Paneer Kulcha $6.00
    • Leavened bread stuffed with cottage cheese and onion.
  • Aloo Gobi $16.50
    • Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin and tomatoes. Best enjoyed with plain naan.
  • Garlic Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread with sprinkled garlic and butter.
  • TURKISH PLATES $19.50
    • Your choice of Falafel, Turkish flavoured lamb or chicken served on a toasted wrap with lettuce, tabouli, hummus and a side of flat breads
  • With cheese $9.50
  • NEPTUNES $25.00
    • A seafood selection of scallops, mussels, prawns, fish, squid rings, aioli, tartare sauce with salad
  • TANDOORI KEBABS $22.00
    • Your choice of tandoori lamb or chicken kebabs served on warm flat breads with yoghurt drizzle, cucumberribbons and topped with mesculin
  • Main $24.00
  • Add Fries $6.00
  • W/ creamy mushroom sauce, bacon and onion $19.00
  • Large $12.00
  • Double Decker Club Sandwich $21.00
    • Rangitikei chicken, bacon, free range egg, lettuce, mayo & tomato with fries.
  • Homemade Mint Gnocchi $7.00
  • Lemon Pepper Squid $14.00
    • spiced lentil salsa, dill coulis & micro salad.
  • Selection of Petit Fours & Macaroons $9.50
  • ANGUS BEEF $24.00
    • Canterbury angus beef patty, free range egg, roasted beetroot, swiss cheese, garlic & mustard mayo, lettuce, tomato relish in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • MARKET FISH $34.00
    • Ask your server for the fresh fish of the day.
  • GRILLED CHICKEN $24.00
    • Grilled Chicken, bacon, Asian slaw, apricot & capsicum chutney, lettuce, tomato in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • Caesar Salad $26.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg + chicken.
  • Jacket Potatoes $5.50
    • Oven baked potatoes filled with capsicum, tomatoes, mozarella and sour cream
  • Oreo $7.90
  • Miss Veggie L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzarella, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, chargrilled, capsicum, pineapple and feta
  • Lolly Molly $7.90
    • Gummy lollies with strawberry and chocolate sauce
  • Mr.Veggie L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzarella, Tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, spinach, chargrilled capsicum and olives
  • Meatkid $7.90
    • Mozzerella, salami, ham, chicken with optional tomato/bbq sauce
  • Old fashioned Chocolate $7.90
  • The Harlem $7.90
    • Tossed in cinammon sugar with maple syrup
  • Sheek Kebab $11.90
    • Minced lean lamb marinated overnight in a scret marinade and cooked in Tandoor
  • Roasted Poppadoms (4 pieces) $2.00
    • Paper thin lentil wafers
  • Paneer Butter Masala $16.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a spiced tomato, cashew and cream based sauce
  • Mushroom Shimla Mirch $16.60
    • Mushroom and capsicum cooked with spices and onions in a thick sauce
  • Chicken Afghani $16.90
    • Barbequed chunks of chicken, simmered in delicate cashew sauce
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Lightly spiced and stuffed with chopped chicken and herbs
  • Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Strips of chicken or lamb marinated with freshly ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
  • Vegetable Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Stir-fried fresh garden vegetables sauteed with mild spices. Tangy and tasty.
  • Spiced broad bean burger $17.80
    • with cos, tomato, relish and tzatziki
  • Thai rare beef salad $19.80
    • marinated rebeye, crunchy cos and fresh herb salad, toasted peanuts and spicy chilli & lime dressing
  • Bruschetta $12.00
    • grilled focaccia bread with portobello mushroom, pesto, parmesan, balsamic drizzle
  • Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $10.00
    • seed
  • Sausages $4.50
  • Seed toast $5.00
  • Mexican chicken burger $17.80
    • with cos, tomato, red onion, avocado cream & chipotle aioli
  • Gluten free toast $4.00
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Italian Dressing N/A
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Old English N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Kiwi Berry $14.00
    • Belgian waffle, kiwi fruit, mixed berry compote, blueberry drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
  • - Choc crinkles - blueberry drizzle
  • Belgian Waffle (Plain) $9.00
    • Yeast based, light and crispy waffle with ice cream or yogurt
  • Hand-wrapped Dumplings (7pcs) $8.00
    • Pork & chinese chives shiitake mushroom & cabbage
  • Grilled Chicken & Mushroom Salad (GF) $18.00
  • - Bananas - caramel drizzle
  • Spicy Chicken Bites $9.00
  • Toasted Ciabatta Bread (or GF Bread) $7.00
    • With strawberry jam, marmalade or honey
  • Passion Fruit Panna Cotta A softly set Italian custard delicately flavoured with passion fruit served with lemon shortbread biscuits (Only Gluten free without biscuit) $12.00
  • Tender Chicken Breast Wrapped in manuka smoked bacon sitting on an olive oil & lemon mash with a beetroot mousse & covered with a cranberry, pistachio & red wine sauce $31.50
  • Seafood Chowder Delicious & creamy with fresh fish, vegetables & shell fish, served with in house bread $13.00
  • 250g of Prime Ribeye Served on spiced potato cubes, floating on a smoked paprika & tomato fondue with a basil & artichoke dressing $32.50
  • Satay Beef Salad Warm, tender strips of ribeye resting a cucumber & lettuce salad with a crunchy satay dressing $18.00
  • Bowl of Wedges Served with sour cream & chilli sauce $6.00
  • Herbed French Toast With Turkish coleslaw, Cajun seasoned chicken strips & a smoked paprika aioli (Can be vegetarian with field mushrooms fried in garlic butter) $19.00 / $16.00
  • Vegetable Stack with pine nuts & feta Oven baked field mushrooms stacked with fire roasted capsicum, layered with pine nuts & feta, then finished with a spinach puree $14.00
  • Chips, Gravy and Cheese $7.50
  • Fish Bites $1.00
    • A small piece of battered fish, a good snack or good for children. Available gluten-free
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Tartare Sauce $1.50
    • One bottle of Tartar Sauce
  • Oysters (1 ) $3.50
    • Bluff Oysters - we are out of stock of fresh oysters, but they are all this season's oysters snap frozen.
  • Curry Sauce $2.50
  • Doughnut $3.50
    • Delicious deep fried doughnut dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Scallops (1) $3.50
    • One delectable, juicy shellfish, battered and deep fried. Available gluten-free
  • Katsu Chicken
  • - 4 pieces Fresh Salmon & Cucumber
  • Seaweed Salad
  • - 4 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme
  • LARGE $6.60
  • 8PC. REG $8.40
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • LARGE $8.40
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