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

Beetroot Salad V $13.00/$24.00
- pear candied walnuts and local blue cheese
Hot Smoked Salmon $18.00
- Stewart Island salmon smoked in-house rye toast scrambled eggs and rocket
Mixed Green Salad from the Chef's garden V $9.00/$16.00
Sautéed Sole $26.00
- brown butter, cauliflower & home-grown rainbow beet
Game Terine $19.00
- venison hare & duck terrine sourdough pickles rhubarb relish
Eichardt's Muesli $16.00
- homemade muesli loaded with nuts seeds and dried Otago stonefruits
Whitebait $22.00
- flash fried with preserved lemon & chili hot sourdough
Eichardt's Legendary seafood chowder $26.00
- hot sourdough, wakame & lemon

Salmon $14.00
Tempura prawn don $11.50
Char Siu $10.90
Beef Don $11.50
Fish $11.50
Whole Soya SauceChicken $20.00
Spicy chilli beef, chicken or pork belly $11.90
Chicken Curry on rice $10.90

Pavlova $7.50
- With fruit salad and cream
Works burger $16.00
- Choose either beef or chicken-comes with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, egg & fries
Fries $4.00
- Small
Salads
Chicken kebabs S $13 / L $16
- On rice with satay sauce and garden salad
Pasta $15.00
- Ask your waltress
Ham steak $18.00
- With pineapple, garden salad and fries
-seasonal roast vegetables with garden salad, pumpkin seed and topped with vege crips & our homemade dressing $13.00

Basket of Fries $6.50
- With roast garlic aioli & tomato sauce (v)
Add smoked chicken or smoked salmon (gf on request) $23.00
Battered Snapper Fillet $16.50/ $21.00
- With salad, fries, tartare & lemon (One piece/Two pieces)
Surf up your meal with crumbed mussels & prawn twisters $6.00
Pasta of the Day $23.00
- Please check with today’s wait staff or blackboards for today’s pasta
Roasted Root Vegetable Waldorf Salad $19.50
- With mango, walnuts & falafel (gf/v)
Springvale 250gm Beef Fillet Mignon $29.50
- With teriyaki infused shiitake mushrooms, scallop potatoes & vegetable ribbons
Sides $5.00
- Salad, Vegetables, Fries, 2 Eggs

Salmon Duo $14.00
- smoked salmon mousse, salmon gravlax, avocado salsa & crostini.
Mahurangi Brie $11.00
Lemon Pepper Squid $14.00
- spiced lentil salsa, dill coulis & micro salad.
Mixed Marinated Olives $9.00
MARKET FISH $34.00
- Ask your server for the fresh fish of the day.
Vegetable Pappardelle Pasta $24.00
- Slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, chilli, rocket & extra virgin olive oil.
ANGUS EYE FILLET $39.00
- The most tender cut of beef, Grass Fed, NZ Reared. 250gm.
Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
- with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.

CARDRONA BANGERS AND MASH $12
- served with peas and gravy
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN $14.50
- buttermilk fried chicken with dipping sauce
250GM RIB-EYE STEAK $34.00
- topped with cafe de Paris butter, served with hand-cut fries and winterslaw
SEAFOOD PLATTER $45.00
- selection of fresh and fried seafood with local artisan breads and tartare sauce
FRIES $7.50
- served with ketchup & aioli
EGGS BENEDICT $18.00 / $20.00
- two poached eggs and your choice of bacon or house smoked salmon served on toasted muffins with spinach and hollandaise - vege option: spinach, mushrooms
APRES NACHOS $16.50
- our famous nachos topped with guacamole and sour cream
SEAFOOD CHOWDER $19.50
- chunky seafood and vegetables, served with crusty toasted bread

AKAROA SALMON FILLET $37.00
- asparagus spears, julienned carrot & leek, petite salad, asparagus velouté
LOMBARDI PIZZA 2.0 $26.00
- blue cheese, sour cream & chive base, parma ham, red onion, potato, roasted garlic, rocket
ICE CREAM HEMISPHERES $18.00
- white chocolate dipped cookies & cream ice cream, dark chocolate dipped vanilla bean ice cream, cornetto & toasted almond crumb
CHARRED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE STACK $34.00
- quinoa, polenta & chia seed cake, petite salad, toasted almonds, smoked tomato dressing
Seasonal beans w/ bacon $15.00
WOOD FIRED LASAGNE $29.00
- our signature sensation
Polenta chips w/ aioli $10.00
CHICKEN & BACON PIZZA $26.00
- mushrooms, spring onions, olives, pesto, mozzarella, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream

Steak & Ribs Combo
- 200gm of Angus rump cooked to your liking, succulent sticky pork ribs with our own homemade coleslaw & battered onion rings served with a bowl of golden fries
Golden Fries $5.00
18 for $20.00
Surf & Turf $35.50
- The ultimate surf & turf Stonegrill meal of 200gm prime angus beef rump with scallops & prawns. Choose any two side dishes & a sauce to accompany them with
Wedges $9.00
- Seasoned potato wedges served with sweet chili sauce & sour cream - Add bacon & cheese $2.50
Margherita $20.00
- Tomato & mozzarella with fresh basil & pesto drizzle
Pulled Pork Hash $15.50
- A pulled pork belly hash served with a citrus & fennel salad & soy gravy
New Zealand Lamb Rump $32.50
- New Zealand lamb with any sauce & your choice of two sides

Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
White Bread N/A
Capsicum N/A
Chicken Classic N/A
Ham N/A
Thousand Island N/A
BBQ N/A
Egg and Cheese N/A

Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00
Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00

Chicken $10.90
Mix Grill (Plate) $16.90
Adana/Kofte (Roll/ Plate) $12.90/$15.40
Chicken $13.50
Kebab Doner Roll
- Lamb or/and chicken rolled in bread with mix of salads and homemade sauces
Mix $10.90
Lamb/Chilly Lamb (Regular/ Small) $11.90/$10.90
Mix $14.50

Spags Chips $8.5
- Seasoned chips cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with Spags sweet and sour sauce.
Margherita(Small/Medium/Large) $10.5/$16/$27.5
- Freshly sliced tomatoes, sauce and cheese topped with a sprinkle of sweet basil.
Volcano(Small/Medium/Large) $11/$16.5/ $28
- Pepperoni, Jalepenos (hot) and lava (hot spags chilli). Get the drift?
Capricciosa(Small/Medium/Large)Pronounce it if you can! Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives. $12/$17.5/$29
Roast Pork $29.5
- Tender pork pieces nestled between seasonal roast veges finished with parsley and apple sauce.
Garlic Bread $5.5
- Fresh bread sticks brushed with our own garlic butter.
Plain Wedges $8
- For those who don't like spice in their life! Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Smoked Salmon Tag $21
- Filleted and smoked salmon with diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala - Pieces of chicken tikka cooked in a tangy sauce with tomatoes and oriental spices $14.00
Tandoori Chicken (5 Pcs) - tender boneless chicken marinated in sauce and roasted in the tandoor $17.00 / $9.00
Chicken Jalfrazi - tender chicken pieces cooked in medium spice Indian masala gravy $14.00
Chicken Saagwala - Chicken cooked in Spinach with tomatoes and mild spices $14.00
Vegetable Jalfrazi - fresh vegetables cooked with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, onions, ginger, garlic and herbs $13.00
Chicken Tikka (5 Pcs) - Tender boneless chicken marinated in sauce and roasted in the tandoor $9.00
Lamb or Beef Saagwala - Pieces of boneless lamb or beef cooked in Spinach with mild spices $14.00
Paneer Makhni - Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a creamy sauce enriched by cashew nuts - a vegetarian's delight $13.00

TOAST AND SPREADS $6.00
- on Ciabatta or 5 grain
- SALMON $18.50
AVOCADO AND SLOW ROASTED TOMATO ON CIABATTA $16.00
- with rocket, preserved lemon and smoked fete
SIDES $4.00
- Add bacon or chorizo $4.00
- BACON $17.00
SCOTCH FILLET $19.00
- with herb butter and truffle oil served with spinach and roasted tomatoes
-EGGS

Ciabatta Bun (daily selection – please ask) $8.50
- Rare roast beef & blue cheese with horseradish smoked salmon, dill, cream cheese & capers
Prima Colazlone $8.00
- Chorizo sausage, egg & rocket on vogels
Vegetarian Sandwich $8.50
- Roasted pepper, tomato, red onion & feta
Seasonal Salad (summer months) $9.50
Cakes & Pastries $5.00
- Prosciutto or Smoked Salmon $6.00
Toast & Preserves $5.50
- Vogels or sourdough
Eggs & Soldiers $8.00
- Soft boiled eggs & toast fingers