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

Lamb kidneys sautéed with crispy bacon, served with fried potatoes, salad greens and a rich pan jus. $21.50
Sautéed peppered cabbage $7.50
Free range egg omelette filled with mushrooms, tomato, house smoked cheese and spinach served with green salad and fried potatoes. $22.50
Hot smoked merino lamb leg, sliced and served warm on potato and rosemary rosti and finished with a mango pickle yoghurt. $34.00
Affogato with the extra zing of a nip of liqueur. $13.50
Tomato, cucumber and feta salad $7.50
Cold smoked sirloin, cooked to your liking, served with hand cut chips, two fried eggs, and topped with a rich beef jus. $28.00
Delicious seafood chowder, filled with vegetables, mussels, clams, white fish and prawns, served with toasted ciabatta. $38.00

Add Bacon, Salmon, or Roast Mushrooms $3
Seafood Chowder (G.F.O) $18
- with Green Lipped Mussels, Salmon & Sourdough
Add Bacon $4
V=Vegetarian
GF=Gluten Free
Falafel Burger (V., G.F.O) $17
- Spicy Chickpea Patty with Dressed Red Slaw, Chimichurri & Chili Jam
Eggs Florentine $16
- Poached Eggs on Sourdough with Spinach & Hollandaise (G.F.o)
Fish of the Day (G.F.) $21
- Today’s Fresh Fish served with Chef's Rustic Mash, Spinach & Seasonal Vegetables

Mutter Mushroom or Aloo $16.50
- Green peas cooked in potato/mushroom in thick gravy.
Onion Kulcha $6.00
- Leavened bread with stuffing of spices and onion.
Fish Curry $18.00
- Basa fillet (fish) prepared with onion and Indian spices.
Butter Naan $4.50
- Traditional Indian leavened multi-layered bread drenched in butter.
Bombay Aloo $16.50
- Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, tomato and fenugreek.
Pickle (Hot & Sour) $4.50
Mango Lassi $5.50
- Mango and yoghurt smoothie.
Lamb Sheek Kebab $11.00
- Lamb mince cooked in special tandoori spice.

Shrimp shrimp cocktail $8.50
Daily special $10.00
- Ask your watress
Pasta $15.00
- Ask your waltress
Homemade brownie chocolate indulgence $8.50
- With cream, ice cream and chocolate sauce
Fries $4.00
- Small
Seafood platter $17.00
- Crabstick, crumbed scallop, crumbed mussel, squid rings, fish bits and fries
Omelette $12.00
- 2x choices- cheese, tomato, ham, onion, mushroom and served with salad or fries
Ham steak $18.00
- With pineapple, garden salad and fries

Sausages and Fries $10.00
Chicken Salad $26.00
- Fresh Green Salad tossed with Chicken, Brie Cheese and Served Chutneys Gluten Free Options Available
Nuggets and Fries $8.50
Fresh Moeraki Blue Cod Wrapped in Streaky Bacon $38.00
- Fresh Blue Cod Wrapped in Streaky Bacon cooked in a White Wine and Cream Sauce, served with Clams and Green Salad Gluten Free option available
Moeraki Beef Burger $20.00
- Beef, Egg, Bacon, Lettuce, Beetroot, Cheese, Tomato, Onion Marmalade, Mayonnaise served with Fries
Seared Salmon $29.00
- Served on a Creamy Seasoned Potato Mash with Hollandaise Sauce and Green Salad Gluten Free option available
Toasted Muesli, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt and Chunky White or Grain Toast $15.50
Fish Burger $23.00
- Fresh Battered Blue Cod, Lettuce, Coleslaw, Tomato, beetroot, egg and cheese served with Fries and our Homemade Tomato Sauce

Steak $4.20
Sweet + Sour Chicken $10.00
Tomato $3.60
Chicken Patty $2.00
Doz $12.00
Seafood Stick $1.00
Steak Fried Rice $9.00
Chicken Black Bean Sauce $9.50

Hot & Sour Soup $6.00
Vegetarian Singapore Fried Vermicelli $18.00
Beef Stirfry / with Gravy Noodles / Ho Fun $18.00
Chicken Stirfry / with Gravy Noodles / Ho Fun $18.00
Sweet & Sour / Curry Potatoes $18.00
Chinese Cabbage Dumplings $6.00
Singapore Fried Vermicelli $18.00
Luo Han Zhai $18.00

11 Pear & Blue cheese -V $20.00
- Mozzarella, parmesan, pears, blue vein cheese
5 Mamma Mia $20.00
- Crushed tomato, Havoc Pork ham, basil, mozzarella, brie
White - extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan $9.00
6 Pepperoni $22.00
- Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork salami, anchovies, black olives, jalepeno
Red - crushed tomato, garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil $9.00
2 Putanesca $20.00
- Crushed tomato, anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
7 Quattro Stagioni $22.00
- Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, artichokes, mushrooms
9 Smoked Salmon $22.00
- Mozzarella, sour cream, spinach, cold smoked salmon

Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.00
Fish & Chips $27.00
- Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
Under the Sea $26.00
- Smoked hoki, smoked salmon, red onion, capers, artichoke heart and salsa verde
Stacks Triple Chocolate Sundae $12.00
- Dark chocolate and vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate sauce and finished with a white chocolate wafer
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- Stacks classic seafood chowder served with roasted garlic bread
Steak Sandwich $25.00
- Grilled steak served on turkish pide with caramelized onion, smoked cheese, tomato, mesculin lettuce and chipotle aioli
Garlic Pizza $14.00
Kawarau Village Beef Burger $25.00
- Housemade beef patty with bacon, onion ring, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and BBQ sauce

Sundubu $10.00
- Soft Tofu stew with shrimp, squid and egg OR beef and egg in a hot clay pot flavoured using Dwen-Jang (Korean Miso).
Kimchi fried rice $10.00
- Stir fried rice with chopped kimchi, pork.
Vegetarian Option
Nakji $10.00
- Grilled, marinated small octopus with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetables.
Jaeyook $10.00
- Grilled, marinated spicy pork with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetables.
All Served With Rice And Sides
Bulgogi $10.00
- Grilled, thin sliced, sweet & juicy marinated beef & vegetables.
Ojingoh $10.00
- Grilled, marinated spicy squid with Gochujang (Korean chilli paste) & vegetable.

Risotto of the day $17.90
- finished w shaved parmesan
Venison & oat burger $18.90
- w bacon, swiss cheese & beetroot relish served w crinkle cut fries
Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
- w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
- w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
Antipasto platter: cured meats, Mediterranean selection, dips & Evansdale cheese w toasted bread(for 2/for 4) $28.00/$42.00
Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
- finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
- w toasted bread
Risotto of the day $22.90
- finished w meat

Kapiti ice cream $13.00
- Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis
Homemade gnocchi $18.00
- Brown butter, tomato, spinach, red capsicum, garlic, roquette & parmesan.
Silverfern lamb rump $30.00
Chicken tenders $12.00
Nevis $19.00
- Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
Silverfern Reserve beef ribeye $34.00
Classic club sandwich $18.00
- with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries
‘Impressions’ burger $19.50
- with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries

Blue Cod Burger $22.90
- Crispy Speight’s beer-battered blue cod served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and house made tartare sauce.
Seafood Chowder $14.90
- Thick and creamy loaded with mussels, shrimps, calamari and smoked fish. Served with toasted ciabatta.
Garlic Ale House Loaf (V) $9.50
- A multi-grain fresh oven warmed pull-a-part loaf filled with lashings of garlic butter.
Minions Pasta $12.50
- Please ask your server for today’s flavour
West Wanaka Wedges $15.90
- Seasoned potato wedges smothered with grilled bacon and melted cheese served with a side of sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
Blue Cod Burger $22.90
- Crispy Speight’s beer-battered blue cod served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and house made tartare sauce.
Sweet Potato Fries (V) $10.90
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Soup of the Moment $9.90
- The Chef’s creation served with toasted ciabatta. Please see your server for today’s offerings.

Greek Salad $7,5
Seeded Portobello mushrooms $13
- shallow fried and served on a red abbage pickle slaw with stuffed olive mayo
Inspired Chef’s creation p.o.a
- of select prime beef steak
Portobello mushrooms $15,9
- mulled in curded cream, spinach and tomato sauce served on toasted rye with hummus curly shoots and red beet leaves with walnut dressing
Tender pork fillet pan seared $17,9
- with a green peppercorn, mushroom & bacon cream sauce on Lyonnaise potato and salad greens
Bowl of Fries $7,5
Bagel toasted with cream cheese $13,5
- smoked salmon, avocado & crispy streaky bacon
Deconstructed steak and kidney pie $17,5
- with black pudding, creamed potato, a puff pastry hat and a poached Hokonui egg

Eton mess $15.00
- crunchy vanilla meringue, raspberry granita, berry coulis
Summer salad $18.00
- Gruyeré, hazelnut, apple, and rocket leaf
Portabello mushrooms on sourdough $19.00
- with goats cheese, rocket and a poached egg
Eggs benedict $19.00
- Streaky bacon or Stewart Island salmon on toasted English muffin, poached eggs, sautéed spinach & apple cider hollandaise sauce
Savannah angus rib-eye on the bone 500g $52.00
- Choose of sauce choices: Café de Paris butter, Garlic aioli, Green peppercorn, Bearnaise, Pinot noir jus
Duck liver parfait $18.00
- mandarin, orange compote, toasted brioche
Hash browns $5.00
House marinated olives $9.00