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

Popeye $23.00
- spinach, mozzarella, parmigiano
Bruschetta $9.00
- proscuitto cotto, ham, mozzarella
Salsiccia $24.00
- havoc pork and fennel sausage, mushroom, truffle oil, mozzarella
- Add venison salami available $3.50
Esplanade Breakfast $19.00
- sage-fried eggs, prosciutto cotto, roast tomato, havoc pork & fennel sausage
Granola, seasonal fruit, yoghurt $12.00
Lasagne $24.00
- beef ragu
Ciabatta $3.00

Fresh Salmon - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00
Tokyo Ramen $9.50
- with Dumpling, Egg
Tuna - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00
- Can Tuna
Teriyaki Noodles $12.00
- Chicken or Beef
Teriyaki Beef $11.00
Chicken Ramen $10.00
Smoked Chicken - 5pcs/8pcs $4.50/$7.00
Osaka Udon $9.50
- with Fried Tofu

Bacon $3.00
BERRY PANCAKES (V) $14.00
Grilled Tomatoes $2.00
BANANA SPLIT (V) $10.00
- A Governor’s tradition dating back decades; three scoops of ice cream, a banana, and other fattening things, all under your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce.
BACON EGGS BENEDICT (GF) $18.50
- Poached eggs served on ciabatta toast with wilted spinach, bacon, and Hollandaise sauce.
Toast & Spreads $5.00
Salmon $3.00
MUESLI (V) $12.00
- For healthy people: our house muesli served with bananas, berries, and unsweetened yoghurt.

Pancakes $18.50
- Served with Bananas, Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream and Yoghurt Add Bacon - $21.00
Fresh Moeraki Blue Cod Fillet Meal Small$24.00/Large$33.00
- Cooked in a light golden crispy batter or pan fried Served with Salad, Fries and our Homemade Sauces Gluten Free option available
Eggs Done Your Way (Poached, Scrambled, Fried) $15.50
- Served with Streaky Bacon and Chunky White or Grain Toast
Lemon Sole Small$23.00/Large$29.00
- Cooked in a light golden crispy batter or pan fried Served with Salad, Fries and our Homemade Sauces Gluten Free option available
Toasted Muesli, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt and Chunky White or Grain Toast $15.50
Fresh Moeraki Blue Cod Wrapped in Streaky Bacon $38.00
- Fresh Blue Cod Wrapped in Streaky Bacon cooked in a White Wine and Cream Sauce, served with Clams and Green Salad Gluten Free option available
Fish and Fries $9.50
Fish Burger $23.00
- Fresh Battered Blue Cod, Lettuce, Coleslaw, Tomato, beetroot, egg and cheese served with Fries and our Homemade Tomato Sauce

Calamari Gluten Free $15.00
- Calamari lightly crumbed with herb and lemon pepper, deep fried and served with a delicious garlic aioli.
The Bog Burger $23.00
- 10oz prime beef burger with beer battered onion rings, Portobello mushroom, roasted tomato, rocket and garlic aioli served on toasted sourdough and a side of fries.
Doorstop Melt $21.00
- Succulent slices of crumbed chicken, bacon and mushroom on a thick slice of toast with melted brie, topped with apricot chutney and served with salad and fries.
The Cashel Mall Melt $22.50
- Succulent marinated rump steak, grilled bacon, melted brie, caramelised onion and portobello mushroom. Served on thick cut sourdough garlic bread with your choice of soup, chips or salad.
Lamb's Fry and Bacon $22.50
- Thin slices of lamb’s liver sautéed with mushrooms and caramelised onions, topped with streaky bacon and finished with our red wine jus. Served on creamy mash with a thick slice of toasted bread.
Sticky Date Pudding $13.00
- Baked sticky date pudding, served with hot toffee sauce, ice cream and cream.
Apple Pie $13.00
- Slice of our homemade apple pie served with ice cream and whipped cream.
Seafood Chowder $15.00
- An age old recipe binding the bounties of the sea and land together in a rich, creamy seafood and vegetable broth. Served with toasted soda bread.

-Roasted mushroom $16
-Salmon $6
Rump steak with chips, salad, Café de Paris butter and demi-glace $19.90
Atlas eggs on toasted ciabatta $8.90
-Fried garlic and chilli chicken burger with chipotle mayo and fresh corn salsa. Served with fries $17.50
House made beef sausage on kumara mash with warm tomato salsa, demi-glace, and onion rings $19.90
Fish and chips with mushy peas, caper mayo, and salad $19.90
-3hr slow-roasted beef, horseradish aioli and onion jam on toasted ciabatta $12.50

R4. Khao Pad Gang Keaw Waan Talay (Hot) $25
- Green curry fried rice with Thai basil and seafood
S= small L= Large
F11. Moo Hong $25
- Slow-cooked Pork Belly five spices in Southern Thai Style
E22. Lauk Jim Platter $15
- Prawn, Fish, Mussel, Southern Clam, and Sashimi Salmon with Thai Nham Jim Seafood
K9. Kuay Taiew Moo Sub $13
- Rice noodle stir-fry with tomato based sauce and pork mince
R2. Khao Pad Ka Pow Moo Krob (Hot) $24.5
- Bangkok style fried rice with Thai basil, garlic, chilli, and crispy pork belly slices
C6. Panang Moo (Hot) $23
- The meaty of all Thai curry, tender pork cooked in saucy Panang curry with shredded Kafir Lime Leaves
Sticky Rice S $4.90 / L $8.90

Apple Tree Farm Pork Loin Steak $30.00
- black pepper crusted pork loin with miso braised fondant potatoes, Asian greens and black bean sauce
Garlic Baguette $10.00
- baked baguette with garlic butter
Pumpkin & Bacon Eclair $14.00
- topped with a spiced tomato glaze with a salad garnish
Canterbury Angus Pure Beef Fillet $34.00
- with wholegrain mustard gallete, wilted spinach, cafe de Paris butter and red wine jus
Lounge Bar Burger $22.00
- a homemade beef patty in a toasted bun with tomato jam, Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and beetroot, served with fries
Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
- bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $22.00
- pan fried cajun chicken and bacon lardons served over crisp mixed salad leaves and garlic croutons
Baileys Souffle Parfait
- frozen Baileys souffle with white chocolate fondant

Chicken salad $28
- Juicy Lemon Thyme Chicken Strips served on a bed of Avocado and Mango Salad and a side of Crispy Kale and Sunflower Seed Scorch. (GF)
-steak $10
- Steak, Tomato, Melted Cheese, Greens, BBQ Sauce. Served with Fries.
Rib eye steak $34
- 250g Ribeye served on a square of Potato Gratin. Accompanied by Deluxe Garden Salad with homemade Vinaigrette and a side of Green Peppercorn Butter.
- 250g Rib-eye steak, served with two fried eggs, chips and sauce.
Steak burger $19
- Pepper Steak, Caramelised Onions, Melted Swiss Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Mushrooms, Greens and our Homemade Smokey Tomato Relish in a Gourmet Sourdough Bun. Served with Fries.
Mini burgers $10
Dessert $12
- Chocolate Brownie served with Berry Coulis and Vanilla Ice Cream.
Mac ‘n’ cheese $9
- Classic Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Ham, served with Fries or Salad.

Brossie's Bun $11.00
- Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
Hollandaise $1.00
Roast It $19.00
- Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
Lone Ranger $17.00
- Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
The Chowder Pie $21.00
- Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
(A) Plain $4.00

Banoffee Pie $10.00
- Gooey caramel in a vanilla biscuit crust, topped with fresh bananas and cream. Served with double chocolate gourmet ice-cream
-1 loaf $7.00
Blue Cod $27.00
- Served pan fried or in a crispy Macs gold beer batter with your choice of salad and fries or seasonal vege and roast potatoes, accompanied by house made tartare sauce and seared lemon
Soup of the Day $10.00
- House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
Bacon & Eggs $10.00
- toasted rye bread, crispy streaky bacon, grilled vine tomato and eggs any way served with a house made tomato relish(GF option available on request)
Vegetarian Stone $25.00
- Marinated field mushroom, aubergine, red onion, capsicum and baby carrots with flavours brought to life by the stone
Garlic Bread
Ploughman's Platter $25.00
- (GF option available) A selection of cured meats, cheeses, seafood and pickled vegetables with hummus, chutney, crackers and crostini

Chicken Sandwich - Ciabatta Bread Lightly Toasted with Fresh Salad, Chicken Breast, Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Brie. With Fries $15
Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
Surreal Salad - Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad $9.50
Cajun Chicken Wrap - Spiced Chicken Breast, Fresh Salad and Minted Yoghurt $12, With fries, add $3
Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
Roasted Root Vegetables $8
Beef Burger - Freshly Baked Burger Bun with Melted Cheese, Burger Pattie, Bacon, Lettuce, Caremelised Onions, Tomato & Chipotle Relish. With Fries $15

BUTTER CHICKEN $25
- This very tasty mild curry won’t leave you gasping, but it will leave you with a pleasant and full feeling. Served on a bed of basmati rice and a naan bread.
CHICKEN $13
STEAK $13
CHICKEN WRAP $17
- Chicken pieces and fresh green salads toasted in a tortilla wrap with hummus and garlic aïoli.
GOURMET ICE-CREAM SUNDAE
- with your choice of topping Chocolate/Caramel/Strawberry
HOMEMADE STICKY DATE PUDDING
- with mouth-watering homemade Toffee Sauce and Ice-Cream
BLUE COD & CHIPS
PASTA $28
- Creamy chicken & mushroom fettuccine pasta, sundried tomato and basil pesto, served with a green salad

Hot cakes $10.00
Vegetarian $3.90
Hot bacon and egg $7.00
Bacon and egg $4.00
Scrambled eggs $10.90
Bacon and egg $3.00
Filled rolls $5.00
Steak and cheese $3.30

Roasted Mushroom & Chorizo $21.00
- In a creamy balsamic sauce topped with black truffle oil – balsamic glaze & shaved Parmesan.
Sardines On Toast (GF) $10.00
- With house made tomato relish.
Greek Salad $22.00
- Lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, cucumber with kalamata black olives, fresh herbs with Parisette Vinaigrette.
Vegetarian Frittata (GF) $20.00
- A medley of fresh vegetables & herbs in a feta & eggs bake served with fresh garden salad.
Hot Cakes $15.00
- With streaky bacon – banana drizzled with maple syrup
BLT (GF) $20.00
- Dry cured streaky bacon, lettuce & tomato with Parisettes salad mayo & relish served with potato spirals.
Bacon & Eggs (GF) $20.00
- Cheesy scrambled eggs – streaky bacon – potato spirals with toast.
Eggs Benedict (GF) $20.00
- English muffins, wilted spinach, two poached eggs with streaky bacon OR High Country smoked salmon with hollandaise sauce.