True South Dining Room in Queenstown Menu

OYSTERS OYSTERS
  • Served natural w/ lime $4.5
  • Served natural w/ elderflower and horseradish $4.5
  • Grilled w/ a light curry and lime cream $4.5
  • Tempura w/ nam jim $4.5
TO START TO START
  • Ora king salmon, seaweed kimchi, prawn & ginger dumpling, light chilli broth $22
  • Grilled wagyu bavette salad, miso cream, pickled vegetables, shitake, crispy noodles $22
  • Nevis gardens asparagus, poached egg yolk, mushroom quinoa and tarragon mayo $20
  • Scallops, cauliflower coconut and squid `risotto`, apple, lime and curry $24
  • Seared southland venison, bresola, peach chutney, smoked provolone and rocket $22
  • Westcoast whitebait, gremolata butter, grilled sourdough $27
SOUP SOUP
  • Jerusalem artichoke soup, cep brioche, parmesan and truffle $18
SORBET SORBET
  • Seasonal sorbet palate cleanser $6
MEAT MEAT
  • Merino lamb rump & stuffed belly, sage & onion barley, sherry vinegar caramel $39
  • Wakanui beef sirloin, braised shin, mashed potato, mushroom jus & roast parsnips $39
  • Havoc teriyaki glazed pork belly, kumara mash, bok choy and shitakes $38
  • Free range chicken stuffed with chorizo, tabbouleh salad, salsa verde and NZ scampi $38
  • Wakanui ribeye steak (250g), roast tomatoes, the rees steak butter $48
  • Roast wild southland venison topside (220g), juniper beets and chocolate oil $48
  • Wagyu Nz firstlight wagyu ribeye marble score 7-9 250g $95
FISH FISH
  • Ora king salmon, miso red cabbage, swede ginger puree, lime, sesame & yoghurt $39
  • Market fish, thai green kumara puree, garlic shoots, crab tempura & passion fruit $39
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Pumpkin risotto with goats cheese, grilled vegetables, rocket $30
  • Potato gnocchi, mushroom and parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach $30
  • Potato and vegetable curry, roti bread, steamed rice and raita $30
SIDES SIDES
  • Local baby leaf side salad w/ balsamic dressing $9
  • Nevis gardens asparagus and rocket w/ parmesan $9
  • Shoestring fries served w/ aioli $9
  • Creamed mashed potatoes $9
  • Sourdough ciabatta w/ local cairnmuir olive oil $8
  • Grilled courgettes, tomato and buckwheat salad, lemon dressing $9
  • Steamed jasmine rice $5
DESSERT DESSERT
  • The C.O.D $16
  • Bramley apple custard, warm boysenberries, churros and gingerbread ice cream $16
  • White chocolate and coffee mousse, candied hazelnut and gooseberry sorbet $16
  • Strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese $16
  • Peach pistachio tart, blackcurrants, salted pistachio and blackcurrant leaf ice cream $16
CHEESE CHEESE
  • w/ fruit preserve and crackers
  • 1 cheese $8
  • 3 cheeses $20
  • 5 cheeses $30
TASTE OF THE TRUE SOUTH $110 PP TASTE OF THE TRUE SOUTH $110 PP
  • Chef and his team select six courses daily, based on fresh seasonal produce and inspiration at the time. This menu is our reflection of a truly southern dining experience. Designed for the whole table and last orders for this menu is 9pm. Enjoy

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Olives $3.00
  • Capers $2.00
  • Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
    • Ham and tomato
  • Portofino (Small / Large) $21.90 / $30.90
    • Bacon, mushrooms, prawns
  • Green Salad $7.50
    • With house dressing
  • Homemade Bread $7.50
  • Bolognese $19.90
    • Rich meat sauce - a specialty
  • Vegetarian Annie (Small / Large) $20.90 / $29.90
    • Every available vegetable
  • JALAPEÑO POPPERS $14.50
    • spicy cheese stuffed croquettes.
  • BREAKFAST SAUSAGES $4.00
  • CALAMARI $12.50
    • parmesan coating - garlic aioli dip.
  • CHEESY GARLIC BREAD $12.00
  • THICK CUT TOAST SLICE $2.00
  • CRAB CAKES $16.50
    • fried golden, poached eggs, sautéed spinach, chipotle hollandaise.
  • 200g.SIRLOIN $29.50
  • GRILLED BREADS & DIPS $14.00
    • served w todays selection of dips.
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. 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 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 fisherman $7.00
    • Oaxacan spice rubbed "fish of the day" (pan seared). Red slaw, citrus tartare. 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.
  • Green salad $6.00
  • Homemade fish cakes 4 $9.50
  • Stir Fried Egg Noodles $17.00
    • bean sprouts celery carrot cauliflower chicken pork beef
  • Chicken Satay sticks 4 $8.00
  • Stewed pork Shank on rice $20.00
  • Peanut sauce $17.00
    • broccoli mushroom carrot young corn cabbage/chicken, pork, beef, vegetables & tofu
  • Larb Chicken Med-Hot $17.00
    • mint tip coriander spring onion ginger red onion fried shallot
  • Tom Ka Coconut cream soup $9.50
    • chicken tiger prawns seafood (prawn & squid)
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Cheese and antipasto platter 2-4 people $30.00
    • Whitestone Windsor blue, Curio bay sheep’s milk pecorino, KaikouraLabneh. Zamora havoc Salami, Pastrami &Coppa.Aoraki cold smoked salmon & capers. Marinated olives, sundried tomatoes &peppadew. Relishes, fruits, crackers & breads
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Avocado, grilled halloumi & tomato
  • Eichardt’s hand-cut chips, olive salt, roast garlic aioli $8.00
  • Eichardt’s house-cured free-range bacon $6.00
  • Eichardt’s hand-cut chips, olive salt, roast garlic aioli $8.00
  • Brioche & jam $6.00
  • Grilled bruschetta of local wild mushrooms, thyme & feta $11.50
  • Calamari in squid-ink tempura batter, lemon aioli, wild watercress $12.00
  • Harissa-marinated Cardrona merino lamb cheeks, hummus, cumin yoghurt, marinated courgette $12.50
  • Fried halloumi, marinated courgette, smoked tomato sauce $11.50
  • Asian Basket -(Spring rolls, samosas & fries) $12.50
  • Seasoned Wedges - (With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce) $8.50
  • Pasta of the day: $15.00
    • A new pasta dish created by our chef daily (add smoked chicken for $3.50)
  • Salt & pepper calamari served with aioli $14.50
  • Angus Rump: $19.00
    • 250 gramme Angus Rump steak, cooked to your liking with coleslaw, fries, gravy and a fried egg
  • Onion Rings $6.50
  • Fish and Chips: $16.50
    • A beer battered fish, served with chunky fries, coleslaw, lemon wedge & tartar sauce
  • Bangers & Mash: $18.00
    • Meaty Pork sausage served with creamy garlic mash, peas and rosemary gravy
  • Sichuan chilli pork belly $27.00
  • Deep fried ice cream $15.00
  • Beef & black bean sauce $26.00
  • Spicy garlic chicken $26.00
  • Plain noodles $7.00
  • BBQ pork with bok choy $25.00
  • Singapore noodles $24.00
  • Fruit salad with whipped cream $15.00
  • Tasting Plate $48
    • Chef's selection from our menu for two to share.
  • Hare $24
    • Horopito peppered loin and braised leg of Bannockburn hare, caramelized kiwifruit, sweet potato, red wine jus.
  • Caramelized onion and porter ciabatta, bacon jam. $9
  • Paua $24
    • Hand picked West Coast abalone ravioli, confit garlic cream, parmesan crumb, baby watercress, parmesan croute. -
  • Scallops $25
    • Seared Coromandel scallops, artichoke, grapefruit, macadamia nut crumb, sorrel.
  • Parfait $19
    • Duck liver parfait, tamarillo chutney, house pickles, toasted brioche.
  • Confit garlic buttered greens lemon vinaigrette, almonds $9
  • Crayfish $32
    • Fiordland crayfish risotto, saffron bisque,wild mushrooms, tarragon pesto.
  • Deep Fried Green Kiwi Fruit $3.50
    • Wrap your taste buds around this warm, delicious, sweet and savoury combination that is NZ's first deep fried Kiwi Fruit. Available gluten-free
  • Gourmet Banana On A Stick $3.50
    • A worldwide fruity favourite (banana) deep fried and dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Kids Fish Meal $5.50
    • 3 Fish bites, half a scoop of chips and tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Red Onion Wedges $6.00
    • Handcrafted red onion wedges, battered and deep fried becoming succulent caramelised pieces. Available gluten-free
  • Curry Sauce $2.50
  • Doughnut $3.50
    • Delicious deep fried doughnut dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • $10 Meal Deal $10.00
    • 1 piece of Hoki, Scoop of chips, Can of Drink and Tomato Sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
    • One Pottle of New Zealand Favourite Watties Tomato sauce
  • House baked ciabatta with aged balsamic & extra virgin olive oil $6.00
  • Crème brûlée of earl grey chai with pistachios $8.00
  • Fish of the day (ask your host for today’s catch) $34.00
  • Autumn Gold, Gibbston Valley $8.00
    • Pinot Cheddar, Gibbston Valley
  • Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
  • Fries, paprika aioli & tomato sauce $6.00
  • Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
  • Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
  • - 3 pieces Prawn Nigiri
  • LARGE $8.90
  • - 4 pieces Cucumber Hosomaki
  • - 8 pieces Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
  • 8PC. JUMBO $10.10
  • 8PC. DBL AVO $8.40
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.00
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.00
  • Chargrilled Angus Rump Steak $25
    • Cooked to your liking, with fries, honey roasted vegetables and your choice of pepper or mushroom sauce
  • All burgers are served with chips lettuce & tomato with fries.
  • Soup (V) (GF) $11.50
    • Homemade soup made from fresh locally sourced vegetables served with buttery toas
  • Add Fries Or Wedges For $5
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10
    • Vanilla icecream topped with nuts and wafer covered in your choice of chocolate, strawberry or salted caramel sauce
  • Sauteed Green Beans $4
  • BLT (GF) $11.50
    • Chargrilled bacon on toasted italian loaf with cos lettuce, tomato and aioli
  • Mega $35
  • Salad n/a
    • Mesclun leaves, fire-roasted red peppers, spring onions, carrots and red cabbage dressed with vingerette
  • Blue Cod $28.50
    • A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
  • Tap Burger $19.00
    • House made prime beef, smoked cheese, red onion, tomato, Fork and Tap BBQ sauce, aioli and shoestring fries
  • Polenta Fries $9.00
    • With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Pork Belly Burger $19.00
    • Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
  • Wild Rabbit Cannelloni $27.00
    • Central Otago Rabbit, slowly braised with mushrooms, mustard and white wine Served with a walnut and pear salad
  • Soup n/a
    • Please see our blackboard
  • Pork Belly Burger $19.00
    • Slow-roasted New Zealand pork belly in hoisin/ginger/5-spice sauce, with tart apple, coleslaw and shoestring fries
  • Wok Fired Asian Vegetables $12
    • braised peanuts
  • Salted Coconut & Mango Ice Cream $7
    • hand-churned by Pure NZ ice cream
  • Madam's Rendang $26
    • chicken - served with coconut rice
  • Kaffir Lime cream $12
    • crispy coconut, vanilla marinated pineapple
  • Malaysian Spiced Chicken $17
  • Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Roti Canai $5
True South Dining Room

True South Dining Room

location

Address

377 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

phone

Phone

0034501100

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30 Monday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30 Tuesday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30 Wednesday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30 Thursday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30 Friday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30 Saturday 7:00 - 11:00 18:00 - 22:30
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary , French

features

Features

Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Seating ,  View ,  Dinner

Location
377 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand
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