The Cow Restaurant in Queenstown Menu

SPAGHETTI SPAGHETTI
  • Napolatana $20.90
    • Half serves of spaghetti are available
  • With Chicken Livers $21.90
    • Chunky tomato and basil sauce
  • With Mushroom $20.90
    • For Connosseurs - not gluttons
  • Bolognese $19.90
    • Rich meat sauce - a specialty
  • Di Pollo $21.90
    • Chicken, ham, mushrooms, chillies - hot & spicy
  • Seafood $23.90
    • Fish pieces, prawns, mussels in a white wine sauce
PIZZA PIZZA
  • Her Majesty's (Small / Large) $22.90 / $31.90
    • Mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, onions, tomato and herbs
  • Pepperoni (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Variety of Pepperoni, tomato and onions
  • Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
    • Ham and tomato
  • Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
    • Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
  • Plain (Small / Large) $18.90 / $26.90
    • Cheese and tomato
  • Bolognese (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
    • Cheese, tomato and a rich meat sauce
  • Vegetarian Annie (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Every available vegetable
  • Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
    • Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Pineapple $2.00
  • Olives $3.00
  • Anchovies $2.00
  • Capers $2.00
  • Jalapenos $2.00
  • Green Salad $7.50
    • With house dressing
  • Homemade Bread $7.50
  • Homemade Bread with Garlic $8.50
  • Zuppa $9.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Wok Fried Asian greens with sesame $11.00
  • Spicy Chicken Karaage with Sesame Wasabi Aioli $15.00
  • Roasted Duck with Cherry Hoisin, Green Onion Pancakes, Pickled Cucumber $36.00
  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Edamame with Lemongrass Chilli Jam $11.00
  • Whole Wok Fried Market Fish with Chilli, Crisp Taro and Ginger $33.00
  • Kokoda of Fresh Market Fish with Kanu Rice Crackers, Nam Jim Sorbet $13.00
  • Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Succulent chicken wings, served with your choice of: hot sauce with blue cheese dip, lemon pepper with aioli, honey soy, Moroccan with mint yogurt, cajun with chipotle mayo, or BBQ sauce
  • Medium $31.50
  • Montonara
    • Fillet of chicken, sundried tomatoes, brie & spring onions, drizzled with sweet chilli sauce and topped with pistachio sour cream
  • Uniquely Winnies Famous Dessert Pizza
    • Apple and cranberry cinnamon crumble on a pizza with melted white chocolate topped with vanilla ice cream and berry couli
  • Medium $31.50
  • Our pasta is made in house, add bread for $2.00
  • Peking Pizza
    • Aromatic plum sauce base, confit Chinese chicken thighs, crispy shallots, spring onions, topped with shaved cucumber & hoisin sauce
  • Large $36.50
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • MARGHERITA MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • neapolitan sauce, cheddar & mozzarella, fresh basil
  • SICILIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • pepperoni, chorizo, salami, bacon, smoked chicken, bbq sauce
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
    • flash fried w aioli dip
  • MANHATTAN $35.95
    • Italian sausage, spanish chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, roast garlic, spinach
  • LASAGNE $20
    • individual dish layered w fresh pasta, traditional meat bolognaise, béchamel, topped w grilled cheese – oven baked
  • SUPREME MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • Italian sausage, ham, mushroom, red onion, capsicum
  • HAWAIIAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
    • ham & pineapple
  • FOUR CHEESE $35.95
    • mozzarella, cheddar, gorgonzola, brie, fresh herbs
  • Aged Ribeye Steak 250g, $28.00
    • Mixed salad greens, roasted potatoes, jus
  • Under 12 years old. Includes fluffy, apple, orange juice, hot chocolate or ribena
  • Wedges $9.00
  • Catch of the Day $25.00 - $28.00
    • See special board
  • Vegie Breakfast $19.00
    • Field mushroom, spinach, tomato, hash, 2 free range eggs, with ciabatta or wholemeal toast
  • Omelette $20.00
    • 3 free range eggs, with choice of 3 fillings & ciabatta or grain toast: Cheese, Tomato, Chicken, Bacon, Ham, Onion, Mushroom, Spinach, Avocado
  • Grilled Streaky Bacon & Portobello Mushrooms, $18.00
    • With ciabatta toast
  • Loaf Bread with garlic butter $8.00
  • Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate $49.00
  • Tempura w/ Nam jim
  • Jersey benne potatoes w/ rosemary and garlic $9.00
  • Vegetarian $32.00
    • Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, local rocket Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach Jersey benne potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita
  • Heritage tomato salad, burrata, black garlic, mint oil and tomato consomme $22.00
  • Fish $39.00
    • ora king salmon crab and pea salad, pea dashi and grilled aubergine market fish and potato cannelloni, romesco sauce, carrot, orange and crepers
  • Sourdough ciabatta w/ local cairn Muir olive oil $8.00
  • wagyu flank steak salad, miso cream, pickled vegetables, shitake, crispy noodles $23.00
  • OCEAN PLATE $56.00
    • tiger prawns, house smoked salmon, green lipped mussels, calamari, scallop terrine, market fish, octopus, fish cake, dips, pickled vegetables, petite salad, lombardi home-made bread (for two)
  • ORGANIC HONEYCOMB $19.00
    • selection of seasonal fruits
  • CHOCOLATE & SALTED CARAMEL MOUSSE CAKE $19.00
    • honeyed macadamias, cocoa popped rice tuile
  • TODAY’S SOUP $16.00
    • lombardi home-made bread
  • Seasonal vegetables w/ herb oil $15.00
  • AFFOGATO $21.00
    • house-made vanilla bean ice cream, org espresso your choice of liqueur – baileys, kahlua, baileys chocolate, cointreau, frangelico, drambuie
  • Seasonal beans w/ bacon $15.00
  • SELECTION OF HOUSE MADE SORBETS $14.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips $23.00
    • served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo
  • Classic Caesar salad $15.00
    • with cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy Add chicken to your salad $5
  • Market fish $12.00
  • Thai style massaman curry $22.00
    • Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice. Add an additional lamb shank $7
  • New Zealand cheese platter $18.00
    • Kapiti cheeses, quince paste Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes
  • Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
    • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Saffron seafood chowder $13.50
    • chive & capsicum rouille & bakery bread
  • Arrow $21.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
  • Pork $42
    • Confit Airendale farm pork belly, ginger buttered Stewart Island scampi, sauteed bok choy, peanut praline, orange caramel glaze.
  • Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
  • Sautéed wild mushrooms, calavo nero, truffle oil $9
  • Salmon $39
    • Sea run Stewart Island salmon fillet, sauteed cloudy bay clams, buttered asparagus, new potatoes, watercress emulsion.
  • Tasting Plate $48
    • Chef's selection from our menu for two to share.
  • Duck $39
    • Roulade of Canter Valley duck breast, manchego, smoked tomato, pine nut and cavalo nero, puy lentils, sauteed vegetables, Madiera jus.
  • Fish $39
    • Your server will inform you of today's dish
  • Vegetarian $36
    • Cabbage leaf wrap of pearl barley, wild mushrooms, manchego rissotto, smoked tomato coulis
  • Big Breakfast $21
    • Eggs any style, crispy bacon, breakfast sausages, potato gratin & toast
  • Sides $4.50
    • Mushrooms/Crispy bacon/Spinach
  • Breakfast Salad $18.50
    • Poached eggs on salad greens with hollandaise sauce & your choice of toast plus sauteed mushroom or bacon
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00
  • Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
  • Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
  • Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
  • Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
  • Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00
  • Potato bravas, chilli tomato sauce, aioli $11.00
  • Beaufort (cow, semi soft, region de Beaufort)
  • Napoleon creme brulee $14.00
    • Almond short tuile / berry coulis
  • Grilled chicken burger $20.00
    • Brioche / provolone cheese / lettuce / tomato / avocado puree/ chipotle aioli
  • Mouse au chocolate $14.00
    • Nougatine tuile
  • 4 for $32.00
  • Hand cut French fries(V) $9.00
    • Parmersan / truffle salt
  • Coq au vin $28.00
    • Linguini pasta / mushrooms / pearl onion
  • Cabecou (goat, soft, region du Correze)
  • Kids Basket $8.50
    • Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
  • Kids Toast $6.50
    • Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
  • Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
  • Kids Toasted Sandwich $7.50
    • Toasted cheese sandwich and fries with tomato sauce
  • Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
    • Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
  • Breakfast Wrap $12.50
    • Toasted tortilla wrap filled with bacon, spinach, tomato salsa, hash bites, free range eggs, cheese & a drizzle of hollandaise
  • The Steak Burger (GF*) $18.00
    • Tender steak served on a lightly toasted bun with lettuce, aioli, bbq sauce, tomato, caramelised onion, free range egg & beetroot relish.Served with fries.
  • Cavell’s Wraps (V*) $13.00
    • Fresh wraps filled with mesclun salad, carrot, red onion &cheese. With a choice of Grilled smoked chicken, bacon & pesto, Grilled steak with bbq sauce, Braised pork belly with bbq sauce & aioli, Pesto, hummus, cucumber & alfalfa sprouts/crunchy combo
  • Mixed leaf salad $9.00
  • Free range chicken braised, with ginger, lime and honey Corn couscous and courgette and mint salad (gf) (df) Wine match - Red Shed Pinot Blanc $30.00
  • Lamb loin brochettes with quince, warm buckwheat, roast capsicum and, oregano salad. Greek yoghurt, pita and rose harissa (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Reserve Pinot Noir $35.00
  • Marinated slow cooked octopus salad $15.50
    • with capsicums, tomatoes, basil and toasted ciabatta croutons (gf*) (df) Wine match - Le Maitre Riesling
  • Turkish spiced venison shortloin burger with barberry and pepper relish, in Middle Eastern bread with isot potatoes and garlic toum (gf*) (df*) Wine match - Gibbston Valley Riesling $29.00
  • Traditional Greek salad $14.00
  • Goats cheese palmiers $15.50
    • with roast local beetroot and cumin, and orange labne (gf*) Wine match - La Dulcinée Pinot Gris
  • Traditional Grapepickers Lunch $24.00
    • Today’s soup, hummus, farmhouse cheese, pickles, olives, toasted balsamic, red wine bread. Wine match - China Terrace Chardonnay
  • Soy, Sesame eggplant $14
    • red chilli dressing
  • Steamed White Pak Choy $12
    • confit garlic
  • Malaysian Spiced Chicken $17
  • Spiced Lamb $14
  • Nasi Lemak $14
    • coconut rice with peanuts & condiments
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Salted Coconut & Mango Ice Cream $7
    • hand-churned by Pure NZ ice cream
  • Madam's Rendang $29
    • beef - served with coconut rice
The Cow Restaurant

The Cow Restaurant

location

Address

33 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034434269

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
33 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand