The Book Cafe in Queenstown Menu

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The Book Cafe in Queenstown has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Aperol Spritz or Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) from Bella Cucina. Velvet Burger offers many options including Squawk Dawg and Hottie. Buddastix includes a wide range like E1 Fresh Rice Paper Rolls (GF) or E2 Money Bags. Soup of the Day and Breads and Spreads from . Speargrass Inn offers Golden Fleece Hotel-Motel and Spaghetti Bologanise.

Nearby Sample Menus

Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
Kanu Made Kim Chi $11.00
Island Coleslaw $11.00
Roasted Duck with Cherry Hoisin, Green Onion Pancakes, Pickled Cucumber $36.00
Red Curry of Lamb Shoulder with Water Chestnuts $33.00
Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
Sour Orange Curry of Smoked Fiji Game Fish, Prawn, Mussels and Eel $39.00

Toast $7.00
- Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough
Ora King Smoked Salmon (gf) $21.00
- Poached eggs, kumara, kale & agria rosti, watercress pesto, spring onion creme fraiched
Flatbread with Free Farmed Pulled Pork $21.00
- Refried beans, red pepper chipotle pesto, pineapple salsa, spinach slaw
Mushrooms $4.50
Silverbeet & Chicken Broth (df) $17.50
- Pearl barley, leek, crispy corn, parsley, cashew & miso crouton
Toast $8.50
- Local preserves or queenstown honey wholemeal or sourdough- gluten free bread
Buttermilk & Buckwheat Pancakes $19.00
- Grilled banana, date caramel, lemon & raspberry mascarpone
Eggs Benedict $19.50
- Apple cider hollandaise, oven dried tomatoes, toasted english muffin - bacon

The bushman $7.00
- 6 hour slow braised pork belly (free farmed). Marinated in west coast manuka bush honey. Crisp apple slaw, sweet pork jus onion reduction, crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The producer (vegetarian - can be vegan) $7.00
- Garlic & thyme black bean, sweet roasted pumpkin. Soft sprinkled goat feta. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
Breakfast $700
- Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. Sweet pork jus onion reduction.Crackling crumble, organic coriander, fresh chilli.
The fisherman $7.00
- Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. Pink pickled onions, organic coriander, fresh chilli
The stockman $7.00
- Angus brisket. 12 Hour slow braised in lemon & chipotle peppers. 36 Hour marinated in our oaxacan spice rub. Red slaw, pink pickled onions, chipotle creme fraiche. Organic coriander, fresh chilli.

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
- flash fried w aioli dip
CALIFORNIAN $35.95
- cajun spiced chicken, bacon, pineapple, cilantro, bell peppers
SWEET CHILLI MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- smoked chicken, coriander, peppers, chilli flakes, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
TUSCAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- cajun spiced chicken, spinach, sun dried tomato, roast garlic, feta, black olives
BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
CINCINNATI CHILLI $20
- finely ground beef in a spicy chilli bean sauce on a bed of pasta topped w grated cheese & freshly diced onion
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO $20
- classic creamy pasta sauce - butter, cream, white pepper & parmesan
SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum

Affogato $18.00
- Vanilla ice cream, biscotti, espresso, liqueur
Mushrooms, truffle butter. $10.00
Pan seared scallops 29.00
- chili pineapple salsa, coconut dressing.
Smoked bone marrow $21.00
- parsley, gremolata, bacon crumb.
Raw plate $33.00
- market fish selection, white soy, horseradis.
Crispy duck leg $39.00
- burnt honey witloof, mandarin, puy lentils vinaigrette
Wakanui
- Wakanui Blue cattle are grass fed initially then finished on grain for the last 70 to 90 days. Like the grass-fed equivalent Angus, it has characteristic fat marbling running through the muscle but due to being grain fed the marbling is much greater and more intense throughout.
Savannah Angus $40.00
- The cattle are Angus by breed and are entirely grass fed. The meat is aged for a minimum of three weeks, this increases the level of tenderness and gives Savannah Angus steak its unique flavour.Petite eye fillet 180g.

Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
- Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
Garlic bread & dips $6.00
Bowl of fries $6.00
Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli

Salmon & Prawn $28.00
- with tomato, spring onion & finished with capers.
Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
- with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.
Roasted Root Vegetables $7.00
Fresh Baked Artisan Breads $12
- with hummus, pesto, Dukkah & sea salt butter.
Caesar Salad $22.00
- Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
SOUTHLAND LAMB RUMP $32.00
- Locally reared lambs from the farms of Southland.
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls $12.00
- soy & sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Spiced Merino lamb shoulder $50.00
- Herbed bulgur wheat, roasted red onion, harissa jus
Parmesan agria potato beignet $10.00
- paprika & chives
Marinated heirloom cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, hazelnut crumb, olive $14.00
Angus beef eye fillet $44.00
- 'A la Ficelle', field mushroom, charred leek, salsa verde, crispy garlic
Seared Wakanui sirloin, shiitake, dukkah, sesame dressing, shiso $17.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, spring tomato harissa $15.00
Harmony Pork $ 36.00
- belly and shoulder, Cromwell peaches, radish pods, parsnip cream
Mushroom ravioli $26.00
- Shiitake, seared broccolini, truffle oil

Housemade Gnocchi with Tomato,Chilli ,Basil,Olive & Caper Sauce with Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese $26
Chilli prawn & blue cod with lemon $22 / $30 / $30
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie
Pizza Bread with Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese $12
Venison and Black bean Ragout with Housemade Pasta,Yoghurt Dressing & Chilli Jus $30
Seafood Bowl of,Mussels ,King Prawns ,& Blue Cod in a Creamy Chowder Sauce with Vknow Toasted Garlic Bread $36
Gibbston Brie & Kikorangi Blue Cheese with Oatcakes & Fruit Pastes $20
Thin Lizzie’s Dynamic Salad $16
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, courgette, capers, with lemon aioli $19 / $27 / $27
- Small / Large / Thin Lizzie

FROM THE GRILL
- Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF
FROM THE GRILL
- Apple & cranberry sauce, green tomato chutney, mint & coriander raita, chipotle BBQ sauce.
CAESAR SALAD
- Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad. Shaved parmesan from the 'wheel', crisp cos lettuce, red onion, capers, grilled streaky bacon, grated egg, anchovy fillets, parmesan wafers, garlic croutons, and homemade Caesar dressing.
SWEET TREATS
- Italian Tiramisu. V, Decadent chocolate mousse. V, GF, Stratosphere's Crème Brûlée. V, GF, Crème Caramel., Assorted fruit jellies. V, DF, NF, GF, Gourmet Kapiti ice-cream. Kiwifruit, Pavlova V, GF, NF Seasonal fresh fruit salad. V, GF, DF Stratosphere's tart & gâteau of the day. Lemon Pannacotta. NF, GF Assorted fruit cheesecakes
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
SOUP
- Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables. V,GF,NF Garlic croutons
SUSHI
- Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>

Grilled Haloumi & Veggie Strips $14.90
- A mix of veggies and Haloumi grilled with your choice of Peri-Peri basting, and served with a regular side
- Large $6.50
- Large $6.50
Nandino Burger & Regular Side $10.90
- Flame Grilled Chicken with BBQ Basting, Swiss cheese & light mayo on a soft seeded bun plus a kids juice & corn or chips
- Regular $4.50
Classic Burger $9.90
- Chicken breast, iceberg, tomato & light mayo on a soft seeded bun
Chicken Liver Salad $15.50
- Grilled Chicken livers served on a fresh garden salad
Seriously Large Peri-Peri Chips $9.50

Scallop With Ginger And Spring onion $25.00
Mussel With Chilli $21.00
Com Chien Tom $15.00
- Prawn fried rice
Mi Xao Gion Thap Cam $15.00
- Combination Crispy F/Noodle
Com chain Ca man $16.00
- Salted fish fried rice
Seafood Hot Pot $27.00
- per pot
Goi cuon chay $8.50
- vegetable spring rolls (4 rolls)
Bong Cai Xao Thap Cam $16.00
- Mix Veg with Cashew

EDAMAME $5.50
CHICKEN MINCE BALLS $7.00
OX TONGUE $12.00
PRAWN $7.00
DEEP FRIED SQUID $9.00
MIXED SASHlMl $16.00
TERIYAKI PRAWN $6.00
RAMEN $15.00

BEEF BURGER (GFO) $17.80
- beef pattie, streaky bacon, swiss cheese, caramelised onions, lettuce and aioli with chips.
BACON AND EGG (GFO) $7.80
- bacon and a free range egg on toast.
M1(v ) $11.80
- mushrooms, a free range egg and rocket in a warmed joe’s roll.
Small Chips $4.80
TUSKA $12.80
- streaky bacon in a warmed joe's roll add avocado (seasonal).
THE LOCAL( GFO) (VO) $22.80
- streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms and joe’s hash with spicy bratwurst or Kransky sausages.(vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans)
PIKELETS (VO) $8.80
- lemon and vanilla sugar
JOSE BURRITO(VO) $16.80
- streaky bacon, a free range egg, spinach, baked beans, caramelised onions rolled in a flour tortilla, served with joe’s hash

Wedges $$11.00
Seafood Chowder $13
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie
- The traditional classic but with a white béchamel sauce flavoured with roast garlic, bringing a whole new taste to this favourite.
-Large $31.00
Seafood
- Blue Cod, Shrimp and Scallops, with garlic butter, parsley and tomato base
Pulled Pork
- Slow cooked marinated pork, caramelised onions, spinach and apple sauce
-Small $14.50
-Small $15.50