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

Mr Big Stuff $16.00
- 1/2 lb of prime New Zealand beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, American streaky bacon & bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli
Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
Southern Swine $12.50
- Prime New Zealand beef American streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, aioli & tomato relish.
Little Lamby $12.50
- Prime New Zealand lamb, mint jelly. lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
The Morning Glory $10.00
- With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
Fries with your choice of sauce: $4.50
- Sauces: aioli, wasabi mayonnaise, tomato, barbeque or sweet chilli
The Bulls Eye $18.50
- Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
Sweet Julie $12.90
- Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a ginger soy sauce dressed with sweet chilli, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.

Nacho Supreme $11.50
- A bean salsa mix on a bed of cheese tortilla chips, smothered with melted cheddar, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos (add chicken or beef + $4)
Fish & Chips $9.90
Gourmet Lamb Shank Pie $21.00
- Slow cooked lamb shank in a rich gravy encased in a buttery pastry, served with a herbed potato stack and roast vegetables, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce
'Richmond' Roast $18.50
- Oven roasted Southland prime beef served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, homemade gravy and a Yorkshire pudding
'The Pig Burger' $18.50
- Handmade beef pattie with smokey bacon and swiss cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, tangy tomato relish, aioli and steak fries
Brownie Sundae $12.50
- Warm chunks of chocolate brownie in a mix of chocolate sauce and berry coulis topped with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and toasted nuts
Sticky Chipotle Pork Ribs $24.50
- Half a kilo of tender pork ribs basted in a sticky chipotle sauce, served with fries
Chicken Tenders & Chips $9.90

Thai Red curry of Beef $24.50
- with Pineapple, Thai Basil, Kaffir lime leaf, Cashew nuts and Jasmine Rice.
Salad of crisp fried Pork & Chargrilled Squid with Yellow Soy Bean Dressing. $18.50
Goat's Cheese Sorbet with Dates poached in Amaretto. $16.50
Slow cooked wild Boar, homemade black pudding, double smoked Bacon, baked in Puff pastry, Black Currant Jus. $39.50
Stir fry of winter greens, Prawns, Tofu, Cashew nuts and Oyster sauce. $28.50
Salad of free range Canterbury Pork $24.50
- marinated in Coconut & palm sugar, Asian greens, sticky Rice, Peanut Chili caramel dressing.
Navarin of Southland Lamb shoulder with Shallots & Port wine, $26.50
- Served with Jasmine Rice.
“Bellota” Jamon Iberico $28.50
- organically grown, free range from Spain, sliced to order, with Pickled veg, Machengo & Quince paste.

French Toast $15.00
- Fresh hot French toast topped with your traditional bacon and banana.
Pancakes $15.00
- Giant stack of light and fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berry compote, greek style yoghurt and maple syrup.
Cheese Cake $10.00
- Please ask our staff for the chef’s choice of cheesecake for the day.
GARLIC BREAD $10.00
- A freshly baked loaf of beer bread smothered in real butter and garlic.
Apple Crumble $10.00
- Succulent cooked apples in cinnamon and butter topped with a crunchy country sweet topping, served with fresh mascarpone & vanilla ice cream.
FISH N’ ChIPS $22.50
- Fresh fish of the day, either beer battered or pan-fried with a fresh side salad, fries and aioli.
GARDEN TOSSED SALAD $ 5.00
FISH N’ ChIPS $29.99
- Your choice of either beer battered or pan-fried New Zealand Blue Cod, with crispy hot fries and fresh salad.

GRANDE (2 people) $25.00
BISTECCA
- Rump steak, creamy mushroom and peppers
PATATA DOLCE
- Kumara, spinach, cream cheese and walnuts
FISH & CHUNKY SPUDS
- Succulent gurnard in a light batter served with our own chunky spuds, garden salad and homemade tartare
SNACK $8.00
CHICKEN WINGS $12.00
- Baked and basted with our own spicy sauce
HAWAIIANA
- Ham, caramelised pineapple and mozzarella
GAMBERETTO
- Chilli prawn, mango and coriander

Green lipped mussels in laksa broth with garlic bread $9.50
-Sausage $5
-Mushrooms $3.50
Fries $6
Served until 2pm
Fried chicken with wasabi mayo and Japanese barbecue glaze $9.50
Big Breakfast: eggs, bacon, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, sausage and toast $18
Served from 5pm

Seafood Chowder $15.50
Chicken Burger & Chips $13.50
- Either apricot or satay sauce
Mini Hot Dogs & Chips / Chicken Nuggets or Tenders & Chips / Sausage Bites & Chips $10.00
●Desserts
Pasta of the Day $17.50
- See specials board
-Spider $8.00
- Ice cream & fizz
Seafood Basket & Chips $18.50
- Blue cod bites, salt & pepper squid, mussel, scallop & crabstick
Seafood Chowder S $11.50 / L $15.50
- Served with an oven baked roll

Loaded Potato Skins $14.00
- Served with side salad, Choose your topping: spicy chilli con carne/peri peri chicken & coleslaw/crispy bacon & tasty cheese
Bacon & Egg Ciabatta Melt $13.00
- Crispy bacon, fried egg. tomato and mayo, with grilled cheese on toasted ciabatta
Bistro Three-egg Omelette $14.00
- Served with coleslaw mixed salad Choose your fillings: ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion
Served with our bistro mixed salad & coleslaw and fries
Served with side salad. Add fries or wedges for just $3.00
Lemon Sole Fillet in a Crispy Crumb $14.00
Mediterranean vegetable & salsa (v)
Classic Pulled Pork Baguette $13.00
- Grilled and topped with chef's caramelised onion relish, swiss cheese & coleslaw

Chia seed pudding 11.0
- with Goji berries, citrus, banana and toasted coconut Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free
Vege Breakfast 20.0
- Eggs, house baked beans, herbed rosti, mushrooms and hummus on sourdough Vegetarian
Classic Eggs Benedict 18.0
- with your choice of either bacon or spinach, on our own house made English muffins Vegetarian
Soup + Toast 12.0
- with housemade stock, check our blackboard for the days offering
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon and potato Latke 18.0
- herby sour cream, lemon and a rocket salad Gluten Free
Buckwheat Pancakes 16.5
- Check with the wait staff or the blackboard for todays toppings Vegetarian
Shakshuka 16.0
- Oven baked eggs, spiced tomato sauce, feta, coriander, toasted sourdough Vegetarian
Roasted Tomato 3.5

BBQ Egg Foo Yung $11.50 / $13.50
Tofu in Oyster Sauce $11.00 / $13.00
Garlic Chilli Pork $13.00 / $15.00
Honey Chilli Chicken $13.50 / $15.50
Chicken with Cashew Nuts $13.00 / $15.00
Wontons Noodle $7.50 / $9.50
Steamed Prawn $18.00
Satay Sauce on Noodles or Rice $5.00 / $6.50

Beef Rendang with Nasi Lemak (GF) $18.00
Waffles Bowls $9.00
- Bowl-shaped waffles with ice cream or yogurt choice of a topping & a drizzle:
All-Day
-Mushrooms or wilted spinach $3.00
Bananas & Almonds $14.00
- Belgian waffle, bananas, almonds & caramel drizzle with ice cream or yogurt
Thai Beef Salad (GF) $18.00
- Ribeye steak slices with fresh thai salad mild, in-house thai nam jim sauce serve with a small side of fries
Straight Cut Fries $6.00
Belgian Waffle (Plain) $9.00
- Yeast based, light and crispy waffle with ice cream or yogurt

Seafood Basket $14.00
- with assorted seafood, fries and tartare sauce
Open Chicken Sandwich $20.00
- served with fries
Chicken $20.00
- Cranberry / Apricot
All Day Breakfast $20.00
- served with bacon, sausages, eggs, toast, hashbrown and baked beans
Bowl of Fries $5.00
- with tomato sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu $20.00
- served with salad and fries
Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
- served with fries
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- served with salad and fries

SOUTHERN FRIED OHIOKEN $16.00
- seasoned chicken thigh with coleslaw, avocado & salad
EGGS BENE(V)(GF) $18.00
- ham, ciabatta, hollandaise & sauteed spinach
CHEESE PIZZA $12.00
HAM SANDWICH $12.00
VEGETARIAN BURGER $16.00
- housemade veggie patty, with sour cream, garlic, yoghurt and sweet chilli sauce & salad
FULL COOKED (V)(GF) $20.00
- venison sausage, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, toast & mushroom
PLATTER FOR TWO $50.00
- prawn cocktail, mushroom croquette, housemade dips, bread, grapes and salad
EGGS BENE(V)(GF) $20.00
- ham, ciabatta, hollandaise & sauteed spinach add salmon

Angus cheesecake $12.00
- ask our wait staff for our cheesecake creation of the day
Pork sapre ribs main $30.00
- BBQ pork ribs blanched until tender, drizzled with manuka smoked BBQ sauce, served with fries and coleslaw
Pork spare ribs $13.50
- tender pork spare ribs drizzled with a manuka smoked BBQ sauce
Buttered mushrooms $3.50
Steak fries $5.00
Roasted vegetables $5.00
Prawns and calamari $14.00
- prawn cutlets and calamari sauteed in garlic butter, lime and sichuan pepper and served on a bed of wild and basmati rice
Special angus sauce $2.50

Pork Belly Burger $19.00
- Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
- Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
Kale, Roast vegetables and Quinoa Salad $22.00
- With marinated feta and balsamic glaze (V)(GF)
Autumn Harvest $25.00
- Roast pumpkin, walnuts, blue cheese, caramelised onion and sage (V)
Soup n/a
- Please see our blackboard
Blue Cod $28.50
- A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
Toasted Tortilla Wraps $14.00
- Free range pulled chicken, red onion, cabbage, coriander and chipotle aioli/ Slow cooked wild venison, fresh beetroot, parmesan and redcurrant aioli/ Vegetarian wrap with spiced beans, coriander and smoked cheese
House Smoked Salmon $25.00
- House smoked salmon, artichoke, capers, lemon ricotta and fire-roasted peppers