The Blue Door 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 consommé. $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 Pinenuts & 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 chargrilled Flatbread & Yoghurt Riata. $18.50
  • Sustainably Farmed Sturgeon Caviar, with Blinis and other classical accompaniments P.O.A
MAINS MAINS
  • Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Cous Cous, 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
  • Chargrilled “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 $46.00
    • Red Duck & Pineapple Curry, Green Curry of Prawn & Lemon grass, Massaman curry of Southland Lamb with Potato & Peanut, Served with condiments, steamed Jasmine Rice.
  • 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 & Crème 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 & Chargrilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing. $18.50
  • Chargrilled Southland Hereford Rump, with sautéed Potatoes, steamed green veg, Mushroom & Thyme jus. $29.50
  • Confit of Pork Belly with Chargrilled 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
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • Laphroaig, single malt Crème Brulée 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
  • 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.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Medium $31.50
  • Small $19.50
  • Medium $31.50
  • Large $36.50
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Winnies’ Mexican chilli bean mix, spicy chorizo sausage, capsicum, fresh tomatoes, garnished with sour cream, jalapenos and corn chips >>
  • Large $34.50
  • Beer Fries $10.50
    • And you thought fries couldn't get any better! Beer battered and served with aioli & BBQ sauce
  • Peking Pizza
    • Aromatic plum sauce base, confit Chinese chicken thighs, crispy shallots, spring onions, topped with shaved cucumber & hoisin sauce
  • Tamarind - A sweet but tangy sauce, a perfect match for our vegetarian starters. $3.50
  • Malabari Prawn / Fish - A Bombay speciality. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomatoes, cream and an assortment of spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $18.00
  • Jeera Rice - Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds. $6.50
  • Side Dish Platter - Raita, mint chutney, kechumber, banana and coconut, Little India chilli chutney and mango chutney served with six papadoms. $10.00
  • Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
  • Naan - Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor. $3.00
  • Butter Chicken - World famous, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Vegetable Kulcha - Naan stuffed with fresh seasoned vegetables and spices. $4.00
  • Omelette of 3 eggs - with today’s special fillings & Salad Greens (G.F.) $16
  • Soup of the Day (V, G.F.O) $10
    • served piping hot with Fresh Sourdough
  • Everything made onsite
  • The Dog’s Breakfast $24
    • Poached Eggs, Sourdough, Beans, Pork, Apple, & Herb Sausage, Streaky Bacon, Hash Brown & Roasted Tomato (G.F.o)
  • Toasted Muesli (V.) $9.5
    • with Maple, Walnut, Berry Compote & Coconut Yoghurt
  • Hazelnut Dukkah (V, G.F.O) $9
    • served with Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction
  • Spinach, Sourdough, Chili jam, Hashbrown $3
  • Add Bacon $4
  • Loaded wedges $13.00
    • With bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • -Half $5.00
  • Fish S $12 / L $16
    • Sole fillet either battered or baked with fries and garden salad
  • Ice cream sundae $7.00
    • With choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry topping
  • Sauces: tomato, tartare, sweet, chilli, aioli, plum, gravy $0.50
  • Vege stack S $12 / L $16
    • Homemade vegetable, pattie, with garlic portobello mushrooms, dressed with a herb oil- large comes with a garden salad & fries
  • Homemade sticky date pudding $8.50
    • With butter scotch sauce, cream and ice cream
  • Pasta $15.00
    • Ask your waltress
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Tomato sauce, mayonnaise, BBQ and Mild Peri-peri sauce extra $1.50each
  • The Tequila Boss L$19.90/M $15.90/Q$4.50
    • Mozzrella, tequila & lime marinated chicken chargrilled capsicum, red onions, olives (optional mild peri-peri sauce)
  • Extra Toppings $2.50 each
  • Classic Banana $7.90
    • Cinnamon toasted waffel with homestyle caramel, fresh banana and maple syrup
  • Vegie Magic $7.90
    • Mozzerella, tomatoes, spinach, pineapple sprinkled with dust chocolate
  • Meaty Balls for You N/A
    • Mozzarella, homemade meat balls, tomatoes, onions
  • Served with Ice Creams $7.90
  • Oreo $7.90
  • CHEESE,ONION,PINE $1.00
  • ELEPHANT FISH(battered / crumbed /grilled) $4.50/$5.00 /$6.50
  • THAI COCONUT AND SEAFOOD STIRFRY $21.50
  • CORN OR GLUTEN FREE VEGE FRITTERS $3.00
  • GRILLED FISH
  • SOLE (battered / crumbed /grilled) $6.00/$6.50/$8.50
  • CHOCOLATE DONUTS $2.40
  • SWEET & SOUR FISH AND RICE $7.90
  • Chargrilled Caramelised Pork Chop N/A
    • Served with Mixed Greens, Fried Egg and Viet Pickles
  • Chargrilled Chicken Thigh N/A
    • Served with Soy & Vinaigrette Greens
  • House Salad N/A
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice N/A
  • Charcoal Grilled Tiger Prawn N/A
    • Served with Vietnamese Mint and Dipping Sauce
  • Baby Clam N/A
    • Saute with Onion, Lemongrass, Roasted Peanut Served with Crispy Prawn Cracker
  • Chicken Laksa N/A
    • Shredded Chicken in Light Creamy Coconut Broth
  • Hmong Styled Crispy Whole Fish N/A
    • On Bed of Garden Salad & Herbs, with Mild Coriander 'Nuoc Cham'
  • Breads & Spreads $14.50
    • Turkish pide, ciabatta & dark rye breads served with a trio of spreads – hummus, parsley walnut pesto and feta & mint.
  • -With ham $17.50
  • Beef Burger $19.50
    • Homemade ground beef pattie with caramelised onion, tomato, gherkin, bbq sauce & straight cut fries. (vegetarian option-falafel pattie)
  • B.L.A.T. (DF) $17.50
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on toasted herb bread.
  • -Add Streaky bacon rashers $4.00
  • Chicken Breast $23.50
    • Tender breast of chicken filled with spinach, feta & garlic wrapped in streaky bacon and served on parmesan polenta rounds with a savoury plum sauce.
  • Avocado Breakfast Toast $18.00
    • Fresh avocado spread over toasted multigrain bread, topped with poached eggs & green salad
  • Herb Loaf $9.50
  • Mediterranean, tomato, feta, basil, kalamata olives with sundried tomato pesto
  • Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta, Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli jus $30.00
  • Beef Ribeye on Panko & Parmesan Crusted Potato with Spinach & Horseradish Sauce $36.00
  • Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom in a light Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce with House Spaghetti $28.00
  • Smoked chicken, avocado, brie, red onion & cranberry sauce
  • Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
  • Steamed Green Vegetables $10.00
  • VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
  • Seafood chowder $12.50
    • seafood chowder served with toasted homemade focaccia bread
  • Chocolate tart $12.00
    • chocolate tart serve with vanilla ice cream, cream and fresh fruit
  • Angus sirloin $29.50
    • 300g angus pure beef sirloin served with a gourmet potatoes, coleslaw, topped with a fried egg and angus sauce of the day
  • Pork belly $29.50
    • 350g spice braised pork belly on dijon mustard mash, served with an apple puree and sherry sauce
  • Vegetarian ravioli $25.00
    • roast vegetables and sundried tomato filled ravioli cooked in aherb crea sauce and served with an avocado green salad
  • Mushroom chicken $29.50
    • dijon marinated chicken breast served on gourmet potatoes, grilled chorizo sausage and topped with a mushroom sauce
  • Roasted vegetables $5.00
  • Angus coleslaw $3.50
  • FRENCH TOAST $16.00
    • on Ciabatta , bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • -AVOCADO
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • on Ciabatta with poached free ranged eggs and hollandaise
  • -BBQ, Tomato, Brown Sauce , Sweet Chilli .80C
  • -HASHBROWNS
  • - SPINACH $16.50
  • - SALMON $18.50
  • SHAKSHUKA $10.00
    • eggs baked in a herb tomato sauce with Ciabatta
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
    • Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
  • Autumn Harvest $25.00
    • Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
  • Meat Platter $22.00
    • Selection of cured meats, chicken liver paté with beetroot chutney, pickles, breads and crackers
  • Cheese Board $22.00
    • Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Wild Fiordland Venison $29.00
    • Cooked mediun rare with potato gratin, jus and greens
  • Polenta Fries $9.00
    • With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Pineapple Rings $1.20
  • Mussels $1.60 / $1.50
    • Crumbed / Battered
  • Chocolate Donuts $2.40
  • Kebabs each $2.50
  • Fish Bites 90c
  • Vegetarian with no rice $9.00 / $16.00
    • Med / Large
  • Egg Foo Young Shrimip $12.00 / $22.00
    • Med / Large
  • Bacon/Egg Meat/Bacon/Egg Tom Lower S/S Top $7.50
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $18.00
    • Fresh garden salad, served with Smoked Salmon and honey roasted nuts.
  • Filo Parcel w Chutney $15.00 / $8
    • Spinach and Feta Filo Parcel served with or without Salad
  • Baked Potato
    • One or two big potatoes served with a healthy helping of sour cream, sundried tomato, and cheese. With or without Salad.
  • Bacon, Banana and Maple
    • Crispy bacon and fried bananas drizzled with maple syrup and topped in icing sugar.
  • B.L.E.T $15.00
    • Bacon Lettuce Egg and Tomato
  • Bacon and Egg $11
    • Bacon and Egg bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and basil mayo. A winner with regulars.
  • B.L.T $13.00
    • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
  • -Bagel w Cream Cheese and Jam
    • Great for the kids, or a light breakfast
The Blue Door

The Blue Door

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

034420131

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Opened hours

Mon 5 PM to 11 PM Tue 5 PM to 11 PM Wed 5 PM to 11 PM Thu 5 PM to 11 PM Fri 5 PM to 11 PM Sat 5 PM to 11 PM Sun 5 PM to 11 PM
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cuisine

Cuisine

Finger Food

features

Features

Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Full Bar

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