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

  • House charcuterie board N/A
    • a selection of cured meats from the cellar
  • Sides N/A
    • Local asparagus, juice, butter
  • 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
  • Paua pie N/A
    • smoked potato, brisee pastry
  • Kumara N/A
    • black garlic butter, spring herbs, grains
  • Crackling pork belly N/A
    • apple juice, spring greens
  • Wakanui filet N/A
    • pancetta, Stewart Island oyster emulsion, horseradish
  • BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
    • Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
  • BIG F.A.T. BELLY $27.00
    • marinated, slow roasted pork belly, served up with creamy mash, potato, roast pumpkin, butter-sautéed market veg, and finished with cider jus and mango peach chutney,
  • BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
    • This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
  • BANGERS & MASH $16.50
    • Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
    • The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
  • CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
    • Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
  • BEEF BURGER $19.00
    • This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
  • THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
    • This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
  • Chicken tarikaraage (H)
  • Rice
  • Spicy ramen
    • Miso soup based ramen
  • Agedashi tofu
  • Edamame (V) (GF)
  • Spicy seafood udon soup
    • Seafood (mussel, prawn and haki) served with vegetables cooked with spicy soup
  • Tuna sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Miso ramen
    • Miso soup based ramen
  • Add Sides:
  • Baked brie and onion pie $9.50
  • Eggs Benedict with
  • -Sausage $5
  • Kumara hash with smoked salmon, baby spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise $18.50
  • -B.L.T. turkish roll (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) $12.50
  • -Beef burger with hash brown, bacon, and 3 cheese sauce with fries $17.50
  • -Roasted mushroom $16
  • Stone Fruit Trifle $14.00
    • Stewed central Otago stone fruit layered with sponge, crème patisserie & whipped cream.
  • Vegetable Pappardelle Pasta $24.00
    • Slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, chilli, rocket & extra virgin olive oil.
  • Vanilla crème brulee $14.00
    • with almond biscotti, mango & mint compote.
  • Selection of three cheeses $23.00
  • Strawberry Mousse $15.00
    • with cracked pepper meringue, berry jelly, raspberry & strawberry sorbet.
  • Soup of the Moment $12.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • Grilled Lamb Tenderloin $14.00
    • minted pea puree, goat’s feta & parsnip crisp.
  • ANGUS STRIP LOIN $36.00
    • Cut from the short loin, grass fed, NZ Reared. 300gm.
  • Includes the following cheeses: $19.5
    • Pecorino, Aged, sharp, hard cheese made with goat’s milk Gorgonzola: rich, blue-veined cow's milk cheese Tallegio: soft cow's milk cheese with a crisp, washed rind
  • Freshly baked dough balls: garlic butter, olive oil & balsamic vinegar (v) $12
  • Bruschetta: artichoke ,olive, fontina, roast onion, rosemary $16
  • Pan Fried Veal liver, capers, olives, shallots, parsley, grilled bread $18
  • Bella's Beef Lasagne, bechamel, mozzarella, parmesan $29
  • Mini Nutella and banana pizzas , vanilla ice cream $15
  • Ice Cream –Vanilla, Rum and Raisin, Cinnamon $12.5
  • Pot of mussels, tomato, capers, fennel, saffron garlic, grilled bread $19
  • Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce
  • Garlic Baguette $10.00
    • baked baguette with garlic butter
  • Salad $10.00
    • mixed salad leaves with house dressing
  • Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
    • soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
  • Canterbury Angus Pure Beef Fillet $34.00
    • with wholegrain mustard gallete, wilted spinach, cafe de Paris butter and red wine jus
  • (Available 10am-10.30pm daily)
  • Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
    • made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
  • Wedges $10.00
    • topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with lightly spiced minced lamb and herbs
  • Hara Bhara Kebab (6 pieces) $9.90
    • Spinach, Potatoes, Peas & Cheese Patties, Spiced with aromatic herbs & spices & deep fried. A vegetarian's delight.
  • Lamb Samosa (2 Samosas) $6.50
    • Tender lamb mince and peas encased in a crisp pastry
  • Raita $3.50
    • Classic cooler with cucumber, carrot and yoghurt
  • Malai Kofta Curry $16.90
    • Croquette of cottage cheese, potatoes and nuts, simmered in light cashew sauce
  • Onion Bhajees $6.50
    • Crispy onion fritters - a Bombay specialty!
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and fresh butter
  • Kastoori Kebab (4 Pieces) $12.90
    • A house speciality chef's favourite
  • Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli $21.00
    • Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, served in a Speight's Napoli sauce with shaved Parmesan and roasted Pinenuts. Beer match: Speight's Empire
  • Chocolate Mudcake $11.00
    • Rich chocolate cake served warm with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream.
  • 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
  • Drunken Steak $28.00
    • 250g Prime Otago sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, served with a fresh garden salad & golden fries. Accompanied by your choice of topping: Creamy mushroom sauce, Peppercorn sauce or Roasted garlic butter. Beer match: Ask server
  • Roasted Mushrooms and Feta Salad (GF) $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
  • Golden fries $8.00/ $9.00
    • With tomato ketchup/ With cheese
  • Roasted Root Vegetable Salad (GF) $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
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding with Speight’s Old Dark Ice-cream $11.00
    • Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch sauce and Speight’s Old Dark Ice-cream.
  • CHEESY BREAD & DIP $7.00
  • TUNA EXPRESS $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Tuna, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeño Peppers, Cream Cheese and Black Pepper.
  • HAWAIIAN $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Champagne Ham and Pineapple.
  • SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
    • 8 pcs. & Dip
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
  • ONION RINGS $6.00
    • 12 pcs. & Dip
  • PRAWN TEMPURA $6.00
    • 6 pcs. & Dip
  • VOLCANO $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Tomatoes, Red Capsicum, Chilli Flakes and Jalapeno.
  • Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
    • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • ‘Impressions’ burger $19.50
    • with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Salt & pepper squid $17.50
    • with fries & garlic aioli
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips $23.00
    • served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo
  • Ca Chien Xot Cay $28.00
    • Spicy fish fillet
  • Mi Xao Gion Hai San $15.00
    • Crispy Noodle with Seafood
  • Scallop With Ginger And Spring onion $25.00
  • Cai Thia Xao Nam Dong Co $16.00
    • Bok Choy with Chinese Mushroom
  • Canh Chua Viet nam $18.50
    • Vietnamese hot and sour soup
  • Muc Ca Ri $21.00
    • Green Curry squid
  • Buncha Gio $15.00
    • Vietnamese spring roll salad
  • Ca hap xi dau $28.00
    • Soybean sauces steamed fish with spring onion and chilli
  • EGG ON TOASTED (GFO)( V) $4.80
    • a free range egg on toast.
  • ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF) (V) $18.80
    • roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
  • JOE'S CHIPS AND GRAVY(GFO ) $4.80
    • joe’s chips and a jug of gravy or tomato sauce on the side
  • ROAST VEGE SALAD (GF)(V ) $18.80
    • roasted vegetable medley with rocket, cashews, feta and aioli.
  • Small Chips $4.80
  • PIKELETS (VO) $8.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar
  • VEGE BURGER (GFO)( V) $17.80
    • house made kumara, pea and lentil patty, with green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato and aioli with chips.
  • Baked Beans $3.20
  • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Nigiri Sushi Medley $30.90
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.90
  • SMALL $5.60
  • 8PC. JUMBO $10.10
  • From $3.20
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • Double Avocado Snackbox $5.00
    • CHICKEN / SALMON / TUNA
  • Kids Basket $8.50
    • Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
  • Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
    • Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
  • Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
    • Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
    • Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
  • Nachos (GF*) (V*)With beef & chilli beans, salsa, melted cheese.Topped with sour cream & guacamole $15.00
  • 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.
  • Kids Toast $6.50
    • Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
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