The Observatory Restaurant in Queenstown Menu

Monster T-Bone 550g $43.5
- Fillet and sirloin on the bone, the best of both worlds.
Flame Mixed Grill For 1 $45 For 2 $74
- For the ravenous carnivore; Served on a huge board, this platter is fit for a king. A combination of ribs, sirloin steak, per-peri chicken and boerewors sausage
Mozambique Prawns Entree $18
- Tiger prawns sauteed in a Rattlesnake sauce (creamy peri-peri reduction). Served in the pan with rice Pilaf to mop up the sauce.
Surf and Turf $43.5
- Aged fillet, served with sauteed tiger prawns, rattlesnake sauce and either chips or baby roasted potatoes
Flame’s Original Beef Burger $20
- Flame original beef burger
Full Rack $36.5
- The ultimate Flame experience! Our huge rack of pork ribs are our signature dish with the WOW factor
Veggie Burger $16
Calamari Entree $14.5
- Tender scoured calamari served with peri-naise

crayfish Meatballs $30.00
- pappardelle, tomato & local saffron broth, marinated courgette
Eichardt’s Legendary seafood chowder $12.00
- sourdough, wakame, lemon
Roast Mushrooms
- with wild thyme & garlic
Apple Porridge $16.00
- Oats cooked in apple juice roast plums brown sugar and vanilla mascarpone
Seafood ceviche $21.00
- grapefruit, pea shoots, crispbreads
Havoc Bacon & Poached Eggs $18.00
- Yorkshire black havoc free range bacon toasted sourdough poached eggs and smoked tomato sauce
Sautéed Sole $26.00
- brown butter, cauliflower & home-grown rainbow beet
Eichardt's Legendary Seafood chowder $26.00
- hot sourdough, wakame, lemon

Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
- With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
Smoked Seafood Chowder $16.50
- With hoki, mussels and prawns served with garlic toast
Yellow Thai Style Curry $22.00
- With crispy chicken, spiced tofu, Asian herbs and wild rice
Ivy and Lola's Style Szechuan Duck $18.90
- With hoisin plum sauce and cucumber
NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
- In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
Zucchini and Herb Fritters $19.90
- With whipped avocado, poached eggs, tomato salsa and crumbled feta
Smoked Seafood Chowder $16.50
- With hoki, mussels and prawns served with garlic bread
Southern Fried Chicken n Waffles $21.90
- With jalapeno chutney, bacon and maple syrup

Unagi don
Tuna sashimi
- 6 Pcs (GF)
Chicken teriyaki don
Soft shell crab karaage
Salmon sashimi don
Miso soup
Edamame (V) (GF)
Japanese style curry with vegetables

TUSCAN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- cajun spiced chicken, spinach, sun dried tomato, roast garlic, feta, black olives
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $10.5
- flash fried w aioli dip
MANHATTAN $35.95
- Italian sausage, spanish chorizo, mushrooms, peppers, roast garlic, spinach
LOADED WEDGES $13.5
- melted cheese & bacon, sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
BBQ CHICKEN MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- smoked chicken, bacon, peppers, bbq sauce
CAESAR SALAD $12.5 add chicken $5
- cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon bits, egg, traditional creamy dressing
POLLO MED $23.95 LARGE $31.95
- smoked chicken, brie, spring onion, cranberry sauce
FAT TONYS $35.95
- pepperoni, salami, chorizo, ham & chilli flakes

Spicy Chicken Wings $10.00
- with sweet chilli sauce
Apple Tree Farm Pork Loin Steak $30.00
- black pepper crusted pork loin with miso braised fondant potatoes, Asian greens and black bean sauce
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Southland Lamb Rump $30.00
- slow braised in red wine served with Israeli couscous, grilled aubergine, and mint chimichurri
Traditional New Zealand Fish and Chips $22.00
- Blue Cod in Speight’s beer batter, crisp fries and tartare sauce, presented the 'traditional way’ wrapped in newspaper basket
Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
- made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Pumpkin & Bacon Eclair $14.00
- topped with a spiced tomato glaze with a salad garnish
(Available 10am-10.30pm daily)

Coconut Greens $19.00
- This aromatic vegetarian dish combines fresh seasonal greens & tofu with a coconut & lime gravy
Singha Beer Battered Chicken $20.00
- Tossed in roasted chilli sauce with onion, peppers & cashew nuts
Salmon Fins $11.50
- Sesame-coated fins fried crispy, served with a green apple som tum salad
Son-In-Law Egg $6.00
- Crispy fried whole egg with a sticky tamarind sauce on a nest of crispy noodles
Summer Rolls $12.50
- DIY rice paper rolls with Thai-tea infused chicken, crunchy vegetables & tasty sauces
Spring Rolls $8.50
- Vietnamese-inspired fried rice paper rolls with chicken & glass noodles
Sauce & Condiments $2.00
- Choose from: Nampla Prik (cut chillies in fish sauce); Sriracha; Peanut Sauce; Sweet Chilli Sauce; Nahm Jim (chilli, coriander & lime sauce); Chilli Jam; Fresh Cut Chilles. each
2-Egg Thai Omelette N/A
- Served plain, with minced pork or chicken, or with prawns

Riverton Ribs $15.00
- Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbecue sauce. Served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Cromwell Crumble $11.00
- A bounty of delicious seasonal fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, custard & ice-cream.
Stewart Island Salmon $34.00
- Pan seared Stewart Island salmon, seasoned with Maldon salt and served on crushed potatoes. Served with broccoli and green beans, dressed with a Salsa Verde. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner >>
Kids Steak, salad and fries $10.00
Golden Fries (GF-) $8.00/ $9.00
- With tomato ketchup/ With Cheese
Oven roasted fish, salad and fries $10.00
Golden fries $8.00/ $9.00
- With tomato ketchup/ With cheese
Beef Cheeks $28.00
- Slow braised Beef Cheeks, Speight’s Old Dark Beer sauce, served with a medley of seasonal vegetables and mashed potatoes. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark >>

Asparagus ice cream $16.50
- Homemade asparagus ice cream in a filo basket with rocket, sauteed market mushrooms and jamon serrano crisp
Hummus $12.50
- Sundried tomato infused hummus served with pita bread and homemade Dukkah (peanut free available on request)
Venison $36.00
- Grilled Canterbury venison leg fillet, served with chervil pomme puree, sautéed zucchinis and cherry jus
Two eggs on toasted ciabatta $9.00
- (Served poached, fried, or scrambled)
Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Two poached on an English muffin served your choice of ham or smoked salmon and wilted baby spinach
Mediterranean charcuterie platter $29.00
- Jamon serrano reserva, duck liver pate, salami, toasted breads and crackers, hummus and chutney
Cooked breakfast $19.00
- TWO eggs any style (poached fried or scrambled) served with bacon, mushrooms, sausages, baked beans & hash browns
Cheesecake $13.00
- Homemade New York style baked lemon and blue-berry swirl cheese cake on malt crumb base served with a blueberry compote

Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
Petit fours $11.00
- the day’s selection of macaroons and chocolate truffle
Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
Huevos Rancheros $19.00
- Soft corn tortilla, poached free-range eggs, home-made wild boar chorizo, spicy tomato sauc
Free-range eggs scrambled/poached/fried $6.00
Caramelised potato gnocchi, tomato & Bannockburn saffron broth, Balfour sheep’s cheese $11.50
Fried home-made black pudding $6.00

Stacks Favourite $26.00
- Chicken, red onion, button mushroom, feta cheese and BBQ base
Fish & Chips $27.00
- Fish of the day, tartare sauce, chips, garden salad and lemon wedges
Chicken Caesar Salad $21.00
- Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan cheese, cos lettuce and traditional anchovy dressing
Calamari Salad $22.00
- Salt and pepper calamari, fennel, rocket, red cabbage, onion, sesame seeds and capsicum coulis
Chicken Burger $25.00
- Crumbed chicken breast, mozzarella, lettuce, fresh tomato, aioli and tomato sauce. Served with fries
Marinated Olives $8.00
- Soaked in olive oil, lemon juice and peppers
Green Peace $25.00
- Fresh capsicum, mushrooms, red onion, tomato, kalamata olives, smoked cheese
Warm Chocolate Brownie $13.00
- Served with white chocolate sauce, berry compote and hokey pokey ice cream

For 2 people $62.00
Chicken Wings
- Choose one flavour from below all served with side salad & aioli dip: Sticky & Sweet Soy or Jalapeno & Apple Hot Sauce or Texas Dry Rub
Whiskey & Maple Doughnuts $12.00
- Fresh made doughnuts served hot with a Jameson & maple sauce
Vegetarian Nachos
- Nachos served with fried chili beans, guacamole, homemade chunky salsa, sour cream & jalapeños
Steamed Vegetables $5.00
Roast Winter Vegetable Salad $22.50
- Roasted baby beetroot, carrot, parsnip, pumpkin with quinoa, fresh herbs & spinach salad finished with herb mayonnaise
For 1-2 people $11.00
Lamb Shank
- New Zealand lamb shank braised & served in a tomato based broth with seasonal vege & mashed potatoes

Vegetarian M $10.90 L $13.50
- Sautéed capiscum, onions, mushrooms & fresh vegetables
Brazilian Guarana $4.50
- Most popular Brazilian drink
Queso "Kids Choice" $10.00
- Melted Cheese
Vegetarian $13.50
- Veggies of the season, beans, Melted Cheese, Caribe Sauce, Sour cream and Jalapeños
Pasteles Chesse and Oregano $5.00
Chicken $13.50
- Shredded chicken & tomato sofrito
Churros $8.00
- With your choice of chocolate or caramel
Domino $6.00
- Seasoned black beans and cheese

Smoked chicken, avocado, brie, red onion & cranberry sauce
Thin Lizzie $27.00
Roasted Lamb Shank(s) with Roasted Vege, Garlic Mash & Gravy $27 (1) / $32 (2)
Scallops Florentine $18.00
Seafood Bowl of Mussels, King Prawns & Blue Cod in a Creamy Chowder Sauce with Vknow Toasted Garlic Bread $36.00
VKNOW's Tomato Bruschetta & Basil jus $12.00
Small $19.00
Real Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae $12.00

NO5 MEZZE, DESSERT & 3 MATCHING LOCAL WINES $100pp
CHARGRILLED BROCCOLINI WITH ROMESCO SAUCE $7.00
MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA (V) $19.00
- Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
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
NO5 CHEESE & PICKLE SANDWICH (V) $17.00
- Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
ARTICHOKE (V) $22.00
- Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
CHORIZO $22.00
- Smoked homemade chorizo, roast peppers, Gibbston Valley mozzarella

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