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

  • Rice Combo $4.50
    • Rice with 355ml Soft Drink
  • Prawn Crackers $5.00
  • Yellow Curry $18.50
    • with creamy coconut milk, onion, potato and carrot
  • Green Curry Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried Jasmine rice with green curry flavour and market fresh vegetables
  • Family Combo Set $75.00
    • Any 3 Mains, 2 Rice, 2 Starters, 2 1.5l Soft Drinks
  • Red Curry Stir-fry $18.50
    • with bamboo shoots, capsicum, sweet basil and fresh market vegetables
  • Teriyaki Chicken on Rice $18.50
  • Red Curry $18.50
    • with market fresh vegetables, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, capsicum and fresh sweet basil
  • Kids Burger $13.00
    • A house made beef pattie served with fries
  • Our pasta is made in house, add bread for $2.00
  • Medium $30.50
  • Winnies Burger $27.50
    • Pure bee pattie ground in house from NZ rump steak, tomato chutney, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, bacon & cheese (add egg $2.00, add beetroot $2.00)
  • Moroccan Lamb
    • Marinated lamb leg fillets with zucchini, red onion and tomatoes served with Winnies minted yoghurt
  • Large $38.50
  • Medium $31.50
  • Small $19.50
  • wagyu bresaola, tomato, hummus, pickles, dukkah $17.00
  • Grilled Chicken Caesar $14.00/$26.00
    • with crispy proscuitto, 63 degree egg grana padano
  • Homemade Pork Sausages
  • Wild Mushroom Mousse (v) $16.00
    • olive tapenade, crispbreads, pickles
  • Antipasto Vegetarian
    • crudités, romesco, baby Gano sh, wild mushroom mousse, local cheeses, homemade pickles, crackers & bread >>
  • Eichardt's Muesli $16.00
    • homemade muesli loaded with nuts seeds and dried Otago stonefruits
  • BBQ BEEF SHORTRIB $32.00
    • 400g 90-day grain-fed dry-rubbed & slow smoked with buttery mash & chili chocolate glaze
  • Crayfish Meatballs $32.00
    • pappardelle, tomato saffron bisque
  • Spring garden flowers N/A
    • farm egg, asparagus, herbs, fried bread
  • Native freshwater crayfish "koura" N/A
    • horopito aioli, watercress
  • Wakanui filet N/A
    • pancetta, Stewart Island oyster emulsion, horseradish
  • Toasted sandwich N/A
    • Amisfield olive oil icecream
  • Cured snapper N/A
    • vinegar cream, octopus cracker, horseradish snow
  • Rhubarb soufflé N/A
    • buffalo milk ice cream
  • Duck N/A
    • umami, mandarin, spring greens
  • Snapper N/A
    • asparagus, velouté, citrus salad
  • The Mighty works $18.00
    • 2 tried eggs, 4 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and baked beans, all Served with toast and butler
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $12.00
    • 2 Fried eggs, 2 hash brown, mushrooms, grilled tomato and baked beans served with toast and butter
  • chicken Parmigiana $20.00
    • Crumbled chicken breast grilled wth slow cooked tomato sauce, bacon and cheese served with fries
  • Homemade Muesli $8.50
    • Sweet toasted oats, nuts and raisins topped with natural yoghurt and sliced banana
  • Bacon Buttie $10.00
    • Heaps of bacon stuffed in a Turkish roll with a choice of tea, coffee or juice. Available for takeaway
  • Rump Steak $20.00
    • 300g of rump steak on either fries and salad or mashed potato and peas with your choice of sauce; mushroom, gravy or garlic butter
  • Big Breaky Burrito $16.00
    • Chorizo. bacon, mushrooms, hash browns, eggs and baked beans all in a toasted tortilla wrap served with fresh salsa and sour cream
  • Poutine $10.00
    • Chips melted cheese and gravy canadian style
  • - Hash Browns $4.00
  • - Halo Black Spiced Beans $6.00
  • Jerk Chicken/Chilli lime salsa $14.00
  • - Mushrooms $6.00
  • - Free Range Eggs $5.00
  • Halo Pate with crusty bread $12.00
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips, $27.00
    • Mixed salad greens, tartare sauce & fries
  • Eggs Benedict
    • On toasted English muffin, hollandaise
  • Braised Venison Croquettes $14.00
    • sauce verde & spiced plum sauce.
  • Rustic Fries $9.00
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • with toasted bread & herbed butter.
  • Caesar Salad $22.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg.
  • Fish &Chips $26.00
    • Macs gold beer battered South Island Blue cod, mesculinsalad, fries & homemade tartare sauce. >>
  • Braised Central Otago Lamb $28.00
    • with field mushroom, feta, pesto, finished with fresh mint.
  • Vegetable Pappardelle Pasta $24.00
    • Slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, chilli, rocket & extra virgin olive oil.
  • AKAROA SEA-RUN SALMON $34.00
    • The best Salmon in NZ.
  • Kumara Fries $4.00
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Alehouse Cheesecake $11.00
    • An ever changing selection of the Chef’s choice of flavor, served with a fruit compote and vanilla ice-cream.
  • Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
    • All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
  • Onions $3.50
  • Beef Schnitzel $20.00
    • Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served on potato mash with Speight’s gravy, caramelised onions & garden peas. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale. >>
  • Chicken Parmigiana $15.00
    • Crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with Speight’s Napoli sauce and layered with cheese, Served with golden fries and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Pilsner
  • Oven roasted fish, salad and fries $10.00
  • CHEESY PLEASURE $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Camembert Cheese, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, and Parmesan Cheese.
  • CHICKEN CRANBERRY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Dried Berries, Camembert Cheese. Red Onion (optional).
  • MARGARITA $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Double layers of Mozzarella Cheese and Basil.
  • SAUSAGE TREAT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Sausages, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Feta Cheese.
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Greens Capsicum, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Black Olives and Red Onions.
  • SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
    • 8 pcs. & Dip
  • MEAT LOVERS $7.50/$15.50/$21.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Salami, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon, Sausages and BBQ Sauce.
  • VEGGIE MELODY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Smoked cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper and Cashew Nuts.
  • 300 gm Lamb rack $45.95
    • Southern alps merino
  • Spanish style white bait $33.95
    • 75 gm South island white bait, redchilli, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herb salad
  • Devilled duck livers $22.95
    • Madeira jus, fried bread, baby spinach, kumara crisps
  • Lamb & rosemary jus $2.95
  • Spanish- style whitebait $33.95
    • South island whitebait, red chilli, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herb salad
  • Straight cut chips $7.95
  • Apricot and rosemary financier $16.95
    • Vanilla mousseline, poached rhubarb, raspberry tuile, raspberry sorbet
  • Semolina gnocchi $35.95
    • Smoked brie, caramelized cauliflower, baby spinach, butternut, tomato & basil ragout
  • Cake of the day with cream or Greek yoghurt $6.00
  • Soup of the day with toast $12
    • see ‘What’s Cooking’ board
  • Creamy mushrooms $14.50
    • on sourdough toast with shaved parmesan
  • Fresh Salad Plate $9.50/$13.50
    • Choose from our daily selection
  • Toast with house-made conserve & butter $6.90
    • Choice of sourdough, wholegrain or focaccia.
  • Eggs any style with your choice of toast $12
  • BLT $10
    • Crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on house made focaccia bread with onion jam & mayonnaise
  • Top of the morning porridge $12
    • Athletes blend of grains, nuts, seeds & seasonal fruit compote
  • Chick n Fala Pita R $11.50 / P $9.50
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad R $13.50 / P $11.50
  • Garden (V) Pita R $8.50 / P $7.50
  • Breakfast Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
  • Chicken Breast Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Chicken Breast Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders4 Pack or 8 Pack $4.9 / $7.9
  • Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
  • Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
  • Fries, paprika aioli & tomato sauce $6.00
  • 50g Selection of local cheeses and accompaniments $8.00
    • Vintage Windsor Blue, Whitestone North Otago: A sharper blue with a buttery texture and smooth mouth feel.
  • Harmony free-range pork belly with sauerkraut hash, crisp black pudding & ginger beer reduction $28.00
  • Spinach tagliatelle with venison osso buco, kawarau blue & toasted almonds $16.00
  • Garden salad with citrus vinaigrette $6.00
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel (GF*) $10.50
    • Smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese, salad greens & creamy caper aioli
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips (GF) $17.00
    • Crispy beer battered hoki & fries served with salad & Cavell's homemade tartare sauce
  • Eggs Benedict (GF*) $19.50
    • A breakfast favourite - two poached free range eggs on toasted English muffins with fresh baby spinach, hollandaise sauce & your choice smoked salmon
  • Kids Toast $6.50
    • Kids toast served with jam & peanut butter
  • TOASTED HOMEMADE BREAD (V) $11.00
    • Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam (v)
  • CHARGRILLED BROCCOLINI WITH ROMESCO SAUCE $7.00
  • HOMEMADE GRANOLA (V) $15.00
    • The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis (v)
  • BACON & EGGS $18.00
    • Our own house-cured bacon, toasted Spire sourdough, poached free-range eggs, homemade tomato relish
  • APPLE PANCAKES (V) $18.00
    • Buttermilk pancakes, caramelised apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
  • SMOKED COD FISHCAKES $16/28
    • Polenta-crumbed fishcakes of smoked Bluff Blue Cod, pea & tarragon puree, remoulade
  • MIXED LOCAL LEAF SALAD $7.00
  • NO5 MEZZE $50pp
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