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

Spring garden flowers N/A
- farm egg, asparagus, herbs, fried bread
Sides N/A
- Local asparagus, juice, butter
Cured snapper N/A
- vinegar cream, octopus cracker, horseradish snow
Hunters terrine N/A
- pancetta, radish, mustard, duck liver mousse, sourdough
Crackling pork belly N/A
- apple juice, spring greens
Affogato N/A
- vanilla icecream, espresso, Frangelico
Cheese N/A
- Whitestone Lindis Pass brie,Cow, New Zealand, Whitestone Totara tasty aged cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Kikorangi blue, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay aged gouda, Cow, New Zealand, Barry's Bay Wainui special cheddar, Cow, New Zealand, Ramara, Cow, New Zealand, Manchego, Sheep, Spain
Duck N/A
- umami, mandarin, spring greens

SCALLOPS $18.50
- pan seared - white wine pernod cream sauce w shallots & bacon. >>
CARBONARA $15.00
- smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms & onions sautéed in a white wine cream saucew fettuccine pasta finished w parmesan. >>
CALAMARI $12.50
- light parmesan crust - garlic aioli.
CRISPY HASH BROWNS $3.00
PORK TACOS $15.00
- spicy soft shell tacos filled w tangy shredded pork, crunchy salad & jalapeños.
CRAB CAKES $16.50
- fried golden, poached eggs, sautéed spinach, chipotle hollandaise.
STEAK FRIES $9.50
- garlic aioli & tomato sauce dips.
DEEP SOUTH $28.50
- cajun spiced chicken, jalapeños, bacon, bell peppers.

Spicy Roasted Duck salad $25.00
Fried Wontons 6 $8.00
Coconut Prawns 4 $12.00
Thai Wonton Noodle soup $17.50
- egg noodles
Tom Yum Spicy soup $9.50
- chicken tiger prawns seafood (prawn & squid)
Homemade fish cakes 4 $9.50
Sizzling Chilli Jam with cashew nuts $25.50
- red & green capsicum onion
Thai Wonton soup $9.50

Fish and chips with mushy peas, caper mayo, and salad $19.90
Sandwiches & Burgers $3.50
- Add fries to your meal for only
Green lipped mussels in laksa broth with garlic bread $9.50
Rump steak with chips, salad, Café de Paris butter and demi-glace $19.90
Chocolate chip waffles with strawberry cream and berry compote $17.50
-Bacon $4.50
Served from 5pm
-3hr slow-roasted beef, horseradish aioli and onion jam on toasted ciabatta $12.50

Hotdog $8.50
- with fruit, chocolate chip cookie and a juice
Bacon and eggs $18.50
- (eggs any style) with fresh tomato, sautéed potatoes, ciabatta, pork sausages and our home made beans
House cured Hot Smoked Salmon $17.50
- with pickled vegetables, creme fraiche and toast
Chargrilled Steak sandwich $18.50
- with aged beef rump, slow cooked onions, tomato, cheddar, fresh greens and aioli. Served with homemade chips
Fruit Platter w Runny Honey & Yoghurt $14.00
- Seasonal fruit served with honey, mint, yoghurt and granola.
Scrambled eggs $8.50
- with bacon & soldiers
Malaysian Chicken Laksa Soup $14.00
- with coconut, ginger, rice noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, lime & peanuts
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- on sourdough with hollandaise and fresh tomato. Choose from free range bacon, hot smoked salmon or wilted greens

Risotto, parma ham, parsnip cream, spinach (gf) $30
Salami, capsicum, olives, leeks $28
Bacon, roast onion, rosemary, pecorino $28
Bruschetta: artichoke ,olive, fontina, roast onion, rosemary $16
Roast Lamb, rosemary polenta, braised shallots, baby spinach, jus (gf) $35
Chicken breast, lentils, bacon, roast garlic, silverbeet , jus, gorgonzola (gf) $35
Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
Sauteed greens, roast garlic, almond, lemon (v)(gf) $15

Aotearoa Cheese Platter $25.00
Bangers & Mash
- Meaty pork sausages served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy.
Chicken Wrap
- Spiced chicken wrapped with feta cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, green leaves, sundried tomatoes and ginger dressing, grilled, served with green salad and a side of aioli.
Kothu
- Traditional Sri Lankan street delicacy. Thinly sliced naan bread tossed with vegetables, eggs and spices.(Add Chicken for $3.50)
Mixed Platter to Share $35.00
- Salt and pepper calamari, crumbed camembert cheese, spicy chicken wings, wedges and sour cream with grilled homemade bread.
Onion Rings
Falafel Wrap
- Falafel wrapped with feta cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, green leaves, sundried tomatoes and ginger dressing, grilled, served with green salad and a side of aioli.
Crumbed Camembert Cheese $14.00
- Served with plum sauce.

Roasted Mushrooms and Feta Salad $19.00
- Oven roasted mushrooms with thyme and feta, warm olives and roasted red peppers in balsamic dressed leaves. Beer match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Pulled Pork Bun $15.00
- Slow braised pork shoulder bound with a smoky barbecue sauce and coleslaw. Served with golden fries. Beer Match: Empire
Golden Fries $3.50
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad $19.00
- A selection of seasonal vegetables roasted with garlic and thyme rested on a salad topped with crumbled Feta cheese and balsamic glaze. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
Highland Lamb (GF) $19.00
- Tender marinated Otago lamb, grilled medium rare, laid on fresh garden salad, main served with crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
- All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
Vegetarian Filo Parcels $19.00
- Spinach, cream cheese, pinenuts & peppers wrapped in golden filo pastry topped with basil pesto, served on a bed of crispy potatoes, and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
Shearer’s Shanks $21.00/ $27.00
- Tender & delicious, oven-roasted with Central Otago thyme & garlic, topped with Alehouse gravy & mint glaze. Served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables. Beer match: Speight’s Old Dark (Medium/ Large)

Garlic Pizza $14.00
Lamb $25.00
- Pulled lamb shoulder, green peas, feta and mint
Margherita $25.00
- Bocconcini, tomato and basil
Stacks Favourite $26.00
- Chicken, red onion, button mushroom, feta cheese and BBQ base
Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give A Lamb $26.00
- Lamb shoulder, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, coriander and mint yoghurt
Salt and Pepper Calamari $13.00
Marinated Olives $8.00
- Soaked in olive oil, lemon juice and peppers
Kawarau Village Beef Burger $25.00
- Housemade beef patty with bacon, onion ring, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli and BBQ sauce

FROM THE GRILL
- Twice-cooked pork belly in teriyaki sauce. NF, DF
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Beetroot salad. V, NF, DF, GF
SUSHI
- Sushi prepared by our in-house chef. Select from: Akaroa salmon, chicken, tuna, prawn, vegetarian. Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger >>
MARKET GARDEN SALAD
- Creamy pesto pasta salad. NF, DF, V
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Vegetarian tikka masala curry. V, NF, DF, GF
VEGETARIAN SEASONAL FARE
- Kumara & Horo pito gnocchi V, NF
SOUP
- Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables. V,GF,NF Garlic croutons
FROM THE GRILL
- Hoki loin seasoned with lemon pepper. NF, DF

Pulled Pork Hash $15.50
- A pulled pork belly hash served with a citrus & fennel salad & soy gravy
Tempura Prawns $14 for 6 / $24 for 12
- Crispy fried prawn tails with an Asian salad, bean sprouts & spring onion accompanied by crispy noodles
Margherita $20.00
- Tomato & mozzarella with fresh basil & pesto drizzle
Add chorizo $3.00
Burger $20.00
- Premium homemade beef burger or pork belly with melted cheese, dressed red onion, cucumber, crispy lettuce, tomato, battered onion rings, sweet & spicy tomato relish & aioli served with fries - Add crispy bacon, fried egg or mushroom $2.50
Mixed Salad $5.00
6 for $8.00
Canterbury Beef Fillet $36.50
- 200gm prime beef served with portobello mushroom, any sauce & two sides

Charcoal Grilled Green Lipped Mussels N/A
- With Roasted Peanut, Scallion Oil & Dipping Sauce
Soft Shell Crab N/A
- On Bed of Iceberg Lettuce, Served with Tamarind Sauce
Prawn Crackers N/A
Chargrilled Chicken Thigh N/A
- Served with Soy & Vinaigrette Greens
Egg N/A
Homemade Pork Spring Rolls N/A
Pho Bo N/A
- Most Popular Vietnamese Noodle Soup Served with Thinly Slices Angus Beef, Tender Beef Brisket Bean Sprouts and Herbs in Aromatic Beef Broth
Seafood Noodle Soup N/A
- Mussels, Squid, Fish Cake and Prawn Cutlet

Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
Sautéed leek, chive & rice noodle dumplings with pearl barley risotto, exotic mushrooms, karengo seaweed & ponzu sauce $28.00
Tuna loin carpaccio, potato puree, chorizo, lemon aioli & radish $16.00
Fries, paprika aioli & tomato sauce $6.00
Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
Ora king salmon, roast butternut, carrot puree, quinoa, spring onion & cashews with basil coconut dressing & chilli jam glaze $34.00

Add an additional lamb shank $7.00
Sizzling beef with black pepper & vegetables $19.00
- Prime rump steak, seasonal vegetables & scented rice.
Chicken parmigiana $20.00
- Cornfed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries
Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
Thai style massaman curry $22.00
- Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice
Chicken tenders $12.00
Silverfern Reserve beef eye fillet $34.00
Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00

Baked Camembert $17
Soup (V) (GF) $11.50
- Homemade soup made from fresh locally sourced vegetables served with buttery toas
Side Salad $5
All burgers are served with chips lettuce & tomato with fries.
Falafel & Honey Roasted Vegetables $20
- Falafel and roasted vegetables with slighted sauced, dressed trough spinach leaves.
BLT (GF) $11.50
- Chargrilled bacon on toasted italian loaf with cos lettuce, tomato and aioli
Affogato $12
- Vanilla icecream served with espresso coffe and your choice of omara's irish cream, jameson whisket or frangelico.
Pork Fries (GF) $12
- Pulled pork smothered in melted cheese on french fries topped with out house slaw