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

Tuna Salad $6.00
- All the Essentials as well as Tuna, Sundried Tomatoes and Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
Additional Dip $0.50
- Sour Cream / Garlic Mayo / Blue Cheese / Sweet Chilli / Salsa
Spare Ribs $12.50
- 1/2 a kilo of marinated pork ribs lashed with your choice of APA spicy sauce, cola BBQ sauce or smokey BBQ sauce
Corn Nuggets $4.50
- A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
Underworld $18.50 / $9.00
- Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
Prawn Horns $7.50
- 6 whole Prawns seasoned with coriander and green onions rolled in a crispy wonton style pastry..with your choice of dip
Squid Rings $5.00
- A dozen crumbed rings of calamari with a dip of your choice
Quorn Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Sour Cream (contains gelatin) (Double / Snack)

Nachos $13.00
Salmon Parcel $17.50
- Lemon herb seasoned salmon, wrapped in foil, served with citrus dressing, seasonal salad and fries.
Meat Lovers Grill $17.00
- bacon, sausage, mini meat patties and steak with wedges and our sour cream.
Toasted Sandwich $10.50
- Choose 3 filling: ham, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion with fries
Brunch Cakes $17.00
- Potato roastie, served with smoked salmon or steaky bacon, eggs, hollandaise sauce and wilted greens.
Satay Chicken Breast $17.00
- Served with seasonal salad and fries, with satay sauce.
Ice cream sunday $7.00
- Chocolate, strawberry or caramel
Toasted Sandwich $6.00
- Choose 3 filling: ham, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion

Pork Belly Burger $14.00
- Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
Public's Hash $14.00
- Sauteed potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and a poached egg. Choose smoked fish or corned beef
Beef Burger $14.00
- 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
Extras
Poached Eggs on Toast $12.00
Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
- Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
Public's Chicken $14.00
- Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce

Fish Bites $1.00 each
Sole Sandwhich $9.50
-Dozen $35.00
Hot or Cold $6.50
Blue Cod $7.60
Fish Wrap $6.80
Bluff Oysters Battered or Raw
Crumbed Scallops $2.00 each

Bread ‘N’ Dips $15.00
- Fresh ciabatta with pesto, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
Middle Eastern $20.00
- Toasted flatbreads, hummus, kalamata olives, dukkah, extra virgin olive oil.
Antipasto Platter $30.00
- Sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, cornichous salami, pesto, chorizo, served with fresh ciabatta.
Cheese Platter (GF) $15.00
- Wedge of brie, crackers, quince paste.
Vegetarian Antipasto $25.00

Burger & Fries - Beef, Fish, Chicken or Veggie $15
Chocolate Cheesecake $10
Hoki/Sole - salad & fries $15
Porridge - creamy rolled oats $9
Bacon & Eggs – (any style) $13
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $18
Kids Burger & fries $9.50
Toast & toppings - 2 slices $6

Cheese $2
Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
Mushroom or Egg $1.5
Wedges $8.5
Velvet Lady $13.90
- Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
Hottie $9.90
- This is our hot one! It has a Beef Pattie, Salad, Grilled Mango with Chilli Mayonnaise, Velvet Relish and as much chilli Sauce as your tastebuds can handle.
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.
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.

(v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
Smoked salmon stack $22.00
- Hot smoked salmon with spinach, poached egg & hollandaise, served on potato cakes.
Pasta $18.50
- Bacon, spinach & mushroom served with white wine sauce
(v ) vegetarian (gf* ) gluten free on request – add $2.00
-w/smoked salmon (gf*) $19.50
- Two poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with spinach & hollandaise.
Toast (gf*) $6.50
- Served with raspberry jam or marmite
Big breakfast $22.00
- Eggs cooked to your liking; bacon, breakfast sausage,hash-brown, roasted tomatoes & mushrooms served on toasted ciabatta.
Pancakes (v) $17.90
- Served with your choice of bacon & banana or berries & yogurt,

-Small $4.00
Combo Meal $9.50
- Mix of any two items from above
Zucchini Burger and chips $12.00
Chicken, lamb, falafel or zucchini All $8.50
Lamb Shish in Pita or Wrap
- Cubes of marinated lamb chargrilled
-Falafel $2.00
•Starters
Sweet Mix Plates (serves 2) $15.00
- A selection of imported & in house Turkish sweets, served with fresh seasonal fruits

-Cheese Burger and Chips
- Free Drink and Free Sundae!!
Garlic Bread $6.50
- A beautiful Loaf that serves two people
Onions $2.00
7 - 12 years of age $11.00
Wedges $10.00
- Tasty fried Wedges served with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce.
-Chiken Wrap and Chips
- Free Drink and Free Sundae!!
-Chiken Nuggets and Chips
- Free Drink and Free Sundae!!
Salad Bowl $5.20

Assorted rue baked $8,5
- Breads, Tapenades & Pesto’s
pide $6
- with a garlic cheese butter
Fresh Fettuccini Carbonara $16,9
- shaved ham & mushroom in a parmesan cream with roasted garlic bread
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
Seared prime beef fillet open steak sandwich on roasted focaccia $17,5
- with gumbo sauce, spring salad and beer battered kumara ribbons
Chicken breast saltimbocca filled $30
- with sage derby cheese & tomato oven baked and duchess potato with a caper berry, Charon butter sauce
Tender pork fillet pan seared $32
- with tiger prawns and a green peppercorn, mushroom & bacon cream sauce on Lyonnaise potatoes
French styled crusted lamb rump $30
- on a soft mash potato, with a bacon, tomato, pearl onion red wine demi

Shoestring Fries $7.50
- Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
roasted Mushrooms, grilled vine tomato OR house-made hasbrowns $4.50
Caramelized Prawn & Cherry Tomato Risotto $19.50
- Rocket, pinenuts & fresh lemon
Soup Of The Day $13.00
- Served with house made sour dough
Roasted Akaroa Salmon Fillet $24.00
- Fennel & smoked walnut salad, beetroot & horseradish yoghurt
Grilled Garlic Ciabatta Bread $12.50
- Spiced lentil dip, toasted seeds
Oat Porridge $11.00
- Toffee pears, brown sugar, pecans & runny cream

Cajun Wedges $8.5
- Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet chilli and sour cream.
Ceaser Salad $18.5
- Cos lettuce with caesar dressing, croutons and bacon.
Pepperoni(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/$28
- Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato.
Vege Lasagne $19
- A selection of fresh vegetables layered between pasta sheets, served with Napoletana sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. A delicious vegetarian option.
Green Salad $7
- Mixed lettuce leaves served with a dressing.
Al Funghi (Small/Medium/Large) $10/$15.5/$27
- Mushrooms, mushrooms and mushrooms with cracked pepper to bring out the flavour. Magic!
BBQ Chicken(Small/Medium/Large) $12/$17.5/ $29
- Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spag's special BBQ sauce.
Lime Chicken $29.5
- Shredded chicken breast doused in lime infused olive oil topped with capsicum, red onions, and mild red peppers. Served with a wedge of fresh lime.

Seasonal Vegetables $7.50
Vanilla Ice Cream $13.50
- Served with your choice of topping
Bowl of Salad $8.50
Home-Made Chocolate Cake $14.50
- Served with ice cream and fresh cream
Warm Chicken Salad $24.50
- Chicken thighs, spinach, lettuce, onion & orange
Pasta $13.50
- Served with tomato bolognaise sauce topped with parmesan cheese
Beef Osso Bucco $27.50
- Braised low and slow with herbs and vegetables. Served with risotto, saffron & parmesan
Pumpkin Soup $12.50
- Roast pumpkin with cream cheese, garlic croutons, olive oil & parmesan cheese

Garlic Mash, Gourmet Squids, Saffron Rice, Steamed Greens $6.00
Beer Battered Blue Cod & Chips $20.00
- With tartare sauce and tomato sauces
Basil and Coconut Curry $28.00
- With Saffron rice
Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) $9.00
- With tomato and horseradish sauce
Vegetarian Sandwich
- Changes daily, please ask your friendly wait staff
Flintstone Steak 500g $42 / 1kg $82
- Cooked to your liking with peppercorn, blue cheese sauce and jus
Parma Ham, Blue Cheese, Fig and Hazelnut Salad $20.00
● Sundays Roast of the Day
- With Spuds, veg, gravy and yorkshire pudding