The Blue Door in Otago Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • 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
MAINS MAINS
  • 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
SIDES SIDES
  • 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
LUNCH LUNCH
  • 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
DESSERT MENU DESSERT MENU
  • 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
The Blue Door

The Blue Door

location

Address

18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand

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034420131

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Mon 5 PM to 11 PM Tue 5 PM to 11 PM Wed 5 PM to 11 PM Thu 5 PM to 11 PM Fri 5 PM to 11 PM Sat 5 PM to 11 PM Sun 5 PM to 11 PM
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cuisine

Cuisine

Finger Food

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Features

Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Full Bar

Location
18 Buchingham Street, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302, New Zealand
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