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

Savannah Angus Burger $14
- 100% Canterbury Beef, Bacon, Jam, Home Made Pickles, Swiss Cheese, Relish
Whole Rack $35
Kids Bites $7
Chipotel Buhhalo Wings s/w Ranch Dressing 6pcs $9
Harmony Free Range Rotisserie Chicken Quarter $8
- s/w Smoked Sauce and Roast potatoes
Jerk Chicken Sandwich $10
- Pulled Chicke, Pineapple Salsa, Cbbage and Corn Slaw
Chickenand Smashed Potatoes
Slow Cut of th Day Market Price
- s/w Smashed Potatoes or Salad

Antipasto for two - large selection $25.00
Burger & fries $18.00
- Fresh battered fish, chicken or beef pattie
Chips & T-sauce $5.00
- Gluten free bread $2.00
Grilled salmon fillet on a handmade potato cake $20.00
- with homemade relish, lime hollandaise & salad
Fish n chips $10.00
Open grilled sandwich $14.00
- your choice of smoked salmon, bacon or salami with salad
- Mushrooms $3.00

Deep fried squid $8
Shredded pork with dried mushrooms on rice $12
Deep fried sweet and sour fish fillet $22
Combination meat stir fried with vegetables on rice M $12 L $14
Steamed whole blue cod with ginger and spring onion $23
Chinese vegetables with garlic sauce $14
Deep fried hot and spicy chicken on rice M $12 L $14
Taiwanese style red bean milk smoothie $6

Mixed Green Salad from the Chef's garden V $9.00/$16.00
WAGYU FILLET STEAK $49.00
- 250g grass-fed premium marbling score of 4-6 potatoes of choice
Butter Mashed Potato
TOMAHAWK STEAK $10.00
- 1200-1500g grass-fed a serious steak to share allow 30 minutes cooking tim/100gram=
BBQ BEEF SHORTRIB $32.00
- 400g 90-day grain-fed dry-rubbed & slow smoked with buttery mash & chili chocolate glaze
Eichardt's Wagyu Burger $28.00
- 200g minced grass-fed Wagyu rump steak with smoked Havarti Cheese
crayfish Meatballs $30.00
- pappardelle, tomato & local saffron broth, marinated courgette
wild Venison shepherd's Pie $28.00
- pickled walnut salad

HARRAWAY OAT PORRIDGE $11 (DF)
- toasted pecans, apple + maple syrupchoose almond / coconut / soy milk
EGGS FLORENTINE / EGGS BENEDICT / EGGS MONTREAL $21
- salmon
BAGELS $6.5
- Provisions ‘many berry’ jam’
SAVOURY PINWHEELS $5.50
PO’BOY $19
- French baguette, slow braised pork + pickled slaw
CHICKEN BURGER $21
- marinated chicken breast with bacon, smoked paprika cotija, harissa dressing, aioli, lettuce + shoestring fries
SHARING PLATTER $22
- arancini, Evansdale cheese, toasted focaccia bread, soup tasters, olive oil, dukkah + hummus
ORANGE PARFAIT SANDWICH $14
- chocolate crumble, candied mandarin + orange powder

Soup of the day $15.00
- Made fresh and changes daily
Fresh boneless chicken breast wrapped in bacon on spring vegetable couscous, sweet chilli and avocado dressing $24.50
Risotto of green peas, asparagus, spinach and mint topped with shredded parmesan and truffle oil $22.50
Pork belly slow cooked in star anise, garlic and hoisin on sticky rice and bok choy, tart apple dressing $24.50
Shoestring fries $7.00
Silver fern farms lamb rump, with sundried tomato crust on lentil, spinach and parsley tabbouleh, feta yoghurt mint dressing $32.50
Yellow fin tuna tartare, avocado, roast pepper, sesame soy (subject to availability) $21.50
Manuka house smoked salmon on salad greens and asparagus topped with a poached egg and hollandaise $26.50

Butterfish Tacos $28
- coriander cream, burnt chilli
Lamb Sausage Rolls $14
- Harissa
Jack's muesli $14
- toasted cashews, pistachios, toasted seeds, vanilla organic milk, spring fruit, manuka honey
Spring Salad $12
- Rocket, asparagus, shaved parmesan, mustard dressing
Southern Blue Cod $32
- hand cut chips, caper mayo
Chicken Burger $28
- kimchi, gruyere, cos, mayo, brioche
Hand Cut Chips $12
- Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
Manuka smoked Marlborough salmon $19
- flax seed bagel, caviar cream cheese, citrus spring avocado salad

Classic Eggs Benedict $18.00
- poached free range eggs, english muffin, hollandaise sauce with fried potatoes - spinach, tomato and mushroom
Bruschetta $12.00
- grilled focaccia bread with vine tomato, homemade hummus, dukkah and balsamic drizzle
Hot smoked salmon $6.00
Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $9.00
- gluten free
Toast and House Made Raspberry Jam $10.00
- seed
Portobello mushroom $16.50
- caramelised onion, cheddar, sundried tomato, spinach
Brioche French Toast $18.50
- with peach & rhubarb compote, marscapone and maple syrup
Bacon $6.50

CHICKEN & BACON PIZZA $26.00
- mushrooms, spring onions, olives, pesto, mozzarella, sweet chilli sauce, sour cream
CANTERBURY DUCK BREAST $38.00
- confit duck croquette, red cabbage, beetroot, boysenberries, port jus
TODAY’S SOUP $16.00
- lombardi home-made bread
SOUTHLAND BEEF FILLET $39.00
- potato macaire, asparagus spears, spinach, sweet onions, cherry tomato confit, peppercorn sauce
Buttered new potatoes w/ mint $12.00
Sautéed asparagus w/ lemon $14.00
CHILLI PRAWN PIZZA $26.00
- charred capsicum, spring onion, fresh chilli, feta, mozzarella
Sweet onion & parmesan pizza bread $12.00

Blue/Brie Cheese $3
Mini Squawk Dawg $7.40
- 1/2 size Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
Mini Velvet Lady $10.90
- 1/2 size Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Homegrown $10.90
- All that is good about this country can be found in the Homegrown. Lamb, Salad, a choice of Beetroot & Horopito Chutney or a Minty Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
Mini Velvet Burger $7.90
- 1/2 size Venison Pattie, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, Chilli Mayonnaise & Velvet Relish.
The Stag $13.90
- It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
Squawk Dawg $8.90
- This one is named after the guy who came up with most of these burgers. Its got a Beef Pattie, Salad, Aioli and Velvet Relish.

Cheese cakes $5.80
Toasted rolls, cheese, corn, savoury mince $2.50
Specialty breads $4.6-$6.5
Wedges with sour cream $6.40
Tarts, flans, etc $5.80
Deli food
Sole fillet and fries( with salad) $13.80
Means on menu board

Chicken Ranch salad $13
- greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chicken, croutons & homemade ranch dressing.
Crepes $14
- thin rolled pancakes with apples & cinnamon or lemon & sugar
Eggs Benedict $16
- poached eggs, smoked salmon, baby spinach, homemade hollandaise on a toasted English muffin
Eggs your way $10
- bacon, eggs & toast (egg fried, poached or scrambled)
Cuban pork sandwich $12
- thick slice ham with cheese, mustard & slaw on toasted homemade breads
Nachos $14
- chilli beans, salsa & cheese on corn chips with sour cream
Big breakfast $18
- bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, hashbrowns, tomatoes & toast
Scottsman breakfast $15
- bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans & toast

Lunch Box $15.00
- Kimchi (Traditional chinese cabbage pickles), Dak Tyigim (Deep fried crispy chicken) with sauce, Choice of either Beef, Pork, or Chicken stir-fry, Rice, Also comes with Doinjanggook (Miso Soup)
Japchae $8.00
- Korean dish made from potato noodles stir fried in sesame oil with various seasonal vegetables
Dak Tyigim $8.00
- Deep fried, crispy chicken, with spicy mayo sauce
So Galbi $24.50
- Grilled marinated, sliced beef short-rib, served on hot plate. Soy sauce and Gochujang (Korean chili paste) based mild hot paste
Rice $2.00
Kimchi Fried Rice (Pork or Veges) $14.00
Jaeyuk Bokum $22.00
- Stir-fried marinated, thinly sliced pork with veges, served on hot plate. Soy sauce based mild taste
Kimbab & Fry Set $8.50
- 4 pieces of Kimbab (Korean Sushi Rolls), Choice of either Dak Tyigim (Deep fried Chicken) or Goon Mandu (Deep Fried Dumpling)

The Kitchen Burger $17.50
- Homemade Beef Burger with Onion & Bacon Jam, House Slaw & Choice of Creamy Blue Cheese or Swiss Cheese served with a side of Hand-Cut Chips
Duck Risotto $21.50
- Confit of Duck Risotto, with Spinach, Mushrooms & Crispy Parsnip
Quinoa Prawn Stack (GF) $19.50
- Quinoa Stack with Grilled Chilli & Garlic Prawns, Avocado & Roasted Corn *Vegetarian option available
Baked Beans on Toast $15.50
- The Kitchen Homemade Baked Beans with Streaky Bacon on Multigrain Fitness Toast
Lamb Salad $18.50
- Marinated Lamb with Beetroot, Buckwheat, Green Beans, Caramelised Walnuts & Feta Cheese Tossed with a Pomegranate Dressing *Vegetarian option available
The Kitchen Omelette $16.50
- Smoked Gouda Cheese & Ham Omelette
Chicken Roti $15.50
- Crispy Cashew Chicken Roti with Slaw & Cucumber Salsa
Bacon Butties $12.50
- Streaky Bacon on Ciabatta Buns with Mayo & Tomato Sauce

APPLE PANCAKES (V) $18.00
- Buttermilk pancakes, caramelised apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
GIBBSTON VALLEY CHEESES $10/32
- All made at the Gibbston Valley Cheesery, choose individual cheeses or a board of all four, served with our homemade crackers, sourdough, pickles & relishes: Glenroy Cheddar; Balfour Sheep’s Cheese; Kawarau Blue; Maasdam
HOKEY POKEY $8.00
- A scoop of our homemade classic Kiwi ice-cream with plenty of crunchy honeycombs
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
THE SPIRE BURGER & CHIPS $24.00
- Wild venison burger, smoked cheese, homemade mustard & relish, slaw, tomato, served with hand-cut chips & tomato saffron aioli
GNOCCHI, TOMATO & SAFFRON $16/28
- Homemade gnocchi in a tomato & Otago saffron sauce, sheep's cheese, kalamata olives, crispy capers
BACON & EGGS $18.00
- Our own house-cured bacon, toasted Spire sourdough, poached free-range eggs, homemade tomato relish
ROAST BEETROOT FALAFEL (V) $15/26
- Spiced beetroot & chickpea falafels, marinated courgette, goat's cheese, mixed leaves