The Blue Door in Otago Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

Salt breakfast** $22.5
- 2 free range eggs (any style), streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, mushrooms, tomato & ciabatta
Eggs benedict** $17.5 / $18.5
- 2 free range poached eggs w spinach, english muffin & hollandise sauce w bacon / salmon
-or bacon, banana & maple syrup $17
Caesar salad** $19
- w chicken, bacon, cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & poached egg
Filo parcel $18
- chicken, pesto, spinach, pinenuts & fresh salad
Portobello mushrooms $17
- w spinach, tomato, poached egg on grilled ciabatta w feta & garlic spread
Toasted flatbreads** $12
- w marinated olives, tzatziki & hummus
Salt & pepper squid $15.50
- W fresh salad & chilli mayo

Fresh Tuna
-12 Pieces $8.00
Dumpling Soup $7.50
- soup with vegetable dumplings and egg.
- 6 Pieces $7.00
Salmon Don $17.00
- salmon sashimi on sushi rice with wasabi and nori
Karaage Chicken Bento $22.00
-2 Pieces $6.00
- 4 Pieces $4.00

Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Meatball N/A
Ranch N/A
Ham N/A
Olives N/A
Honey Mustard N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Three Pepper Chicken N/A

Beef Cheeks $28.00
- Slow braised Beef Cheeks, Speight’s Old Dark Beer sauce, served with a medley of seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark >>
Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
- All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
Wedges $4.00
Soup of the Day $10.00
- Chefs daily selection of fresh homemade soup, served with Alehouse bread. Beer Match: Ask server
Vegetarian Filo Parcels $19.00
- Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes, and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
Speight's Beef Burger $21.00
- Homemade beef pattie, served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, melted cheese, & sliced beetroot. Served with fries.Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Chicken Parcels $21.00
- Chicken, bacon, peach and soft cheese, wrapped in golden filo pastry. Topped with roasted almonds and aioli served on a bed of crispy potatoes and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
Soup of the Day $10.00
- Chefs daily selection of fresh homemade soup, served with Alehouse bread. Beer match: Ask Server

Garlic Bread (V) $10.00
- Freshly baked loaf for two with whipped garlic herb butter
BLT $16.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and BBQ sauce served on focaccia bread with fries and aioli
Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
- Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
- Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
Fries, Onion Rings, Eggs, Green Salad, Rice $5.00
Soup Of The Day (V) $9.50
- Seasonal soup made daily with local produce, served with lightly toasted bread
Hokkien Noodles $18.00
- Fried egg noodles tossed in a light sesame and chilli sauce with a selection of stir-fried vegetables *Add Shrimp or Grilled Chicken for $5.00*
Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $12.50
- Traditional shrimp cocktail bound together with Thousand Island dressing served over shredded iceberg lettuce

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.
Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
Velvet Burger $10.90
- It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
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.
Big Bro $14.90
- I guess if we had a Kiwi Burger this would be it, Its good times. Beef Pattie, Salad, Bacon, Egg, Portobello Mushroom, Beetroot, Cheese with Aioli, and Velvet Relish.
Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
- 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Soft Drinks $4.5
Big Brown $13.90
- This one goes down quite nicely with a can of double brown (available on request.) Two Beef Patties with Double Cheese, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.

- w/ grilled pesto tomatoes $17.00
Toosty
- Your choice or Grain or white bread
-Add Fries- $12
ShortBlack Butty: $9
- Toasted ciabatta w/ local streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato relish
Grilled tomatoes $4
Available weekdays 11am-230pm and weekends 11am-2pm
Sausages $4
Sliders $9
- 2 slider buns filled w/ hoisin pulled pork, coleslaw and aioli OR 2 slider buns filled w/ Angus beef patty, lettuce, melted cheese and onion jam

Homemade granola $15.00
- The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis
Saffron yoghurt $15.00
- Natural yoghurt sweetened with Otago honey and Bannockburn saffron, local blackberry coulis, oat clusters
Pizza & Pinot N/A
- Our homemade 10” stonebaked pizzas with a glass of local Pinot Noir or house wine
Roast wild thyme mushrooms; Grilled tomatoes; Potato & parsnip rosti $5.00
Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs $19.00
- House-smoked Mt Cook salmon, scrambled free-range eggs, Tony’s roquette, toasted wholemeal sourdough
Artichoke $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
Lamb (Turkish pide style) $22.00
- Pulled Cardrona lamb, olives, cumin yoghurt, feta
No5 Pastrami Sandwich $17.00
- Our own pastrami: Angus brisket dry-cured, spice-rubbed and slowly hot- smoked; served on our hot freshly-baked bread with mustard, pickles & tomato

Ciabatta Dipping Plate $10.00
- With Grove olive oil.
Roast Vegetable Salad $14.00
- Roast Kumara, Carrot, Beetroot, Spinach, Feta and Pine nuts
Margarita $25.00
- Home made tomato sauce, Gibbston Valley Mozzarella and fresh basil.
Angus Beef Burger $24.00
- 200g pure Angus beef pattie served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and home made tomato sauce.
Spiced Wedges $14.00
- With sweet chilli and sour cream
From Fiordland $28.00
- Home made tomato sauce, venison, plum chutney and fresh mint.
From The Coop $28.00
- Roast chicken, basil pesto, spanish onion and feta.
Chunky Rustic Chips $8.00
- With thyme salt and home made tomato sauce.

Chicken $20.00
- Cranberry / Apricot
Hawaiian $20.00
Seafood Basket $14.00
- with assorted seafood, fries and tartare sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu $20.00
- served with salad and fries
Bowl of Fries $5.00
- with tomato sauce
Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
- served with fries
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- served with salad and fries
Bowl of Wedges $9.00
- with bacon, melted cheese and sour cream

Supreme Potato Wedges $10.50
- Comes with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
Flamed Homemade Beef Burger 180g $15.50
- Char-grilled, flamed beef burger with tomato, lettuce, pickles, cheese and Aioli sauce in a sesame bun.
1/4: $13.90
1/2 Doz: $7.50
Side Salad $3.50
1 Doz: $8.90
Chicken Wrap (Shawarma) $12.50
- Pre-marinated Grilled Chicken with Tomato, Pickles, Lettuce wrapped in Homemade Bread and garlic mayo sauce
Cucumber Pickles $2.50

Seared Beef Salad $19.00
- Seared beef strips with tomato and a balsamic dressing
Marinated Kalamata Olives $6.00
Edamame $7.00
- Steamed soy beans served with soy sauce
Rillette of Pork $9.50
- Salted pork simmered in duck fat. Served cold with crostini and gherkins
Wontons (3 pieces) $9.00
- Lamb and leek crispy wontons, served with a mint sauce
Vegeballen (4 pieces) $9.50
- A vegetarian version of our popular bitterballen, made with seasonal vegetables
Bitterballen (4 pieces) $9.50
- A Traditional Dutch bar snack - A ragout of slow cooked beef shoulder coated in bread crumbs and deep fried
Gravad Lax $14.50
- Cured salmon served with creme fraiche with whole grain mustard and grilled ciabatta

EGGS(V)(GF) $10.00
- poached fried or scrambled
PLATTER FOR TWO $50.00
- prawn cocktail, mushroom croquette, housemade dips, bread, grapes and salad
EGGS BENE(V)(GF) $18.00
- ham, ciabatta, hollandaise & sauteed spinach
VEGETARIAN BURGER $16.00
- housemade veggie patty, with sour cream, garlic, yoghurt and sweet chilli sauce & salad
CHEESE TOASTIE $12.00
FULL COOKED (V)(GF) $20.00
- venison sausage, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, toast & mushroom
HAM SANDWICH $12.00
GRANOLA & YOGHURT(V) $12.00
- housemade granola, yoghurt & fruit

Chicken Ranch salad $13
- greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chicken, croutons & homemade ranch dressing.
BBQ beef burger & fries $15
- homemade beef Pattie , lettuce, cheese, onion & beetroot with BBQ sauce, fries & ailoli (4 bacon $2)
Nachos $14
- chilli beans, salsa & cheese on corn chips with sour cream
Eggs your way $10
- bacon, eggs & toast (egg fried, poached or scrambled)
Rustic fries $6
- served with tomatoes sauce or aioli
Big breakfast $18
- bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrowns, tomatoes & toast
Cuban pork sandwich $12
- thick slice ham with cheese, mustard & slaw on toasted homemade breads
Eggs Benedict $16
- poached eggs, smoked salmon, baby spinach, homemade hollandaise on a toasted English muffin

Blat $14.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo w salad
Chicken & brie L $21.5 / S $16.5
- With cheese and plum sauce
The carnivore L $21.5 / S $16.5
- All your usual meaty toppings w cheese and smokey bbq sauce
Salad bowl $6.00
- A bowl of fresh salas w a light dressing
Chicken & bacon L $21.5 / S $16.5
- With capsicum, cheese and apricot sauce
gluten dree and vegetarian pizzas available
Soup w bread $12.00
- A bowl of steaming hot goodness! See our blackboard to choose
check out blackboards for specials and desserts