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

  • Rēwena Parāoa: traditional maori kumara bread with horopito avocado oil $10.00
  • Octopus and Shitake stuffed Squid, Baked in Banana leaves $28.00
  • Sour Orange Curry of Smoked Fiji Game Fish, Prawn, Mussels and Eel $39.00
  • Volcano Kona Crusted Beef Cheek, Hot Sour Salad, Beef Phŏ $34.00
  • Steamed Pork and Smoked Eel Dumplings with Black Rice Vinegar (5) $14.00
  • Salt and Pepper Wild Caught Paua Salad, Cucumber Nam jim $22.00
  • Keke Pua’a: Steamed Bun of Crisp Char Sui Pork Belly with kimchi $11.00
  • Crisp Chilli Lamb Ribs with Nuoc Cham $16.00
  • Schweppes - 330ml $3.50
  • Pump (Still Water) - 750ml $3.50
  • Prawn Roll Combo $15.00
    • Prawn Rolls with Golden Rolls and Prawn Crackers
  • Peanut Stir-fry $18.50
    • with cabbage, cauliflower, baby corn and fresh market
  • Crispy Chicken on Rice $18.50
  • Soy Sauce Noodle $18.50
  • Pad Thai $18.50
    • rice noodle with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, tofu and crushed peanuts
  • Egg Fried Rice $5.00
  • PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
    • Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
  • CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
    • This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
  • 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,
  • 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!
  • 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
  • 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
  • HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
    • Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
  • Japanese style curry with vegetables
  • Soft shell crab karaage
  • Chicken tarikaraage (H)
  • King salmon sashimi
    • 6 Pcs (GF)
  • Yasai bento
    • Teriyaki tofu with rice, tempura, seaweed salad, edamame, tempura 3 pcs and sushi 2 pcs
  • Chicken katsu curry
  • Kake udon soup
    • Kake served with seaweed and spring onion
  • Aburi salmon
  • 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
  • Garlic bread & dips $6.00
  • Slow-roasted Zamora pulled pork w/ slaw and spicy Jamaican jerk sauce
  • Bowl of fries $6.00
  • Cured pastrami, grilled mozzarella& aioli
  • all toasted sandwiches served with chips and aioli
  • Chicken quesadilla w/ melted cheddar red onion and guacamole
  • Cold smoked Aoraki salmon, capers & cream cheese
  • Public's Chicken $14.00
    • Fried chicken w coleslaw, homemade aioli and our special peanut sauce
  • Public's duck fat potatoes w sage and roasted shallots $9.00
  • Beef Burger $14.00
    • 100% prime New Zealand beef patty w beetroot, gherkins and onions finished with old fashioned relish
  • Public's Breakfast Burger $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, relish and coleslaw
  • Extras
  • Breakfast Beans $12.00
    • Beans served w/ smoked paprila, spinach, chilli, crispy onions, poached egg and grilled bread
  • Pork Belly Burger $14.00
    • Juicy pork belly topped w beetroot, gherkins, onions and crispy iceberg lettuce
  • Carrot & spinach salad w walnuts and blue cheese $9.00
  • Sesame Prawn Toast $11.50
    • A Thai street food favourite
  • Chilli & Basil Seafood $28.00
    • Fish, prawns & scallops wok-fried with green beans, mushrooms and capsicum
  • Thai Roti Mussaman $9.50
    • Homemade Thai roti with chicken Mussaman dip
  • Fish Cake Roll $10.00
    • Fish & prawn meat seasoned with curry paste, wrapped in nori & deep fried
  • Green Chicken Curry $20.00
    • A Thai classic with tender chicken, courgette, bamboo shoots & fresh basil
  • Venison Satay $14.00
    • Marinated venison & pickled vegetables nestled in lettuce cups, served with our homemade peanut sauce
  • Fried Egg $2.50
  • Thai Pickled Vegetables $7.50
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 samosas) $6.50
    • Seasoned potatoes and peas wrapped in a flaky pastry
  • Butter Prawn $18.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Tandoor Roti $3.00
    • Traditional plain unleavened bread
  • Chicken or Lamb Bhuna $16.90
    • Cubes of chicken or lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.
  • Yellow Dal Tadka $15.90
    • Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes and spices
  • Kastoori Kebab (4 Pieces) $12.90
    • A house speciality chef's favourite
  • Boti Kebab (5 Pieces) $11.90
    • Tender cubes of premium lamb seasoned in a marinade of fresh ginger, lemon and yoghurt & char grilled
  • Tandoori Fish Tikka (4 Pieces) $14.90
    • Fillet of fish marinated in homemade spices, yoghurt and mustard oil and char grilled to perfection. A house speciality.
  • Rustic fries $10.00
    • served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Corn fed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries.
  • Mini beef burger $12.00
  • Classic Caesar salad $15.00
    • with cos lettuce, bacon, poached egg, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy Add chicken to your salad $5
  • Homemade gnocchi $18.00
    • Brown butter, tomato, spinach, red capsicum, garlic, roquette & parmesan.
  • Nevis $19.00
    • Fresh basil, tomato & mozzarella
  • Salt & pepper squid $17.50
    • with fries & garlic aioli
  • Classic club sandwich $18.00
    • with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries
  • Homemade Pork Spring Rolls N/A
  • Five Spice Beef N/A
    • Beef Sirloin Slices Wok Tossed with Flavourful Spices & Local Vegetable
  • Grilled Pork Meatballs Seafood Platter N/A
    • Grilled Whole Tiger Prawns (2), Baby Clams, Prawn Cracker, Grill Green Lipped Mussels (4), Crispy Calamari, Tamarind Soft Shell Crab, Prawns Cutlet Summer Rolls (2)
  • Charcoal Grilled Green Lipped Mussels N/A
    • With Roasted Peanut, Scallion Oil & Dipping Sauce
  • Chicken and Mango Salad Wok Tossed Vegetables BUN CHA N/A
    • Charcoal Grilled Pork and Spring Rolls, Served with Fresh Salad, Viet Pickles, Vermicelli and House Dressing
  • Vegetable Noodle Soup N/A
    • Seasonal Vegetable and Tofu
  • Chilli Salted and Pepper Crispy Squid N/A
    • Wok Tossed with Onion, Scallion and Capsicum
  • Saigon Summer Rolls N/A
    • With Iceberg Lettuce, Pickles Vegetable, Vermicelli Wrapped in Rice Paper & 'Nuoc Cham' Sauce. Your Choice of: Prawn and Barbecue Pork or Grilled Chicken Slices or Wok Tossed Tofu with Soy
  • Angus sirloin / Café de Paris butter (GF) $30
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Lamb rump/ Pinot jus (GF) (DF) $32
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Falafel wrap (V) $16
    • Served with salad, pickled vegetables & yoghurt dressing on roti bread
  • Salmon fillet / Ver jus dressing (GF) (DF) $34
    • Served with your choice of either , thick cut chips or kumara mash, steamed greens or side salad
  • Chocolate mousse mud cake $13
    • Raspberry coulis & vanilla anglaise
  • Caesar salad $18
    • Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, crispy prosciutto, croutons & anchovies dressing
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • Ediballs or for two packs $3 / $5
  • Falafel (V) Salad R $11.90 / P $9.90
  • Grilled Wedges $4.90
  • Chicken Breast Pita R $10.90 / P $8.90
  • Marmite Mania / Very Vegemite / Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
  • Chicken Caesar Salad R $12.50 / P $10.50
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Rustic fries served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli $10.00
  • Beer battered fish & chips served with rustic fries, dill & caper mayo $23.00
  • ‘Impressions’ burger with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries $19.50
  • Bakery breads & spreads $10.00
  • Add an additional lamb shank $7.00
  • Silverfern Reserve beef eye fillet $34.00
  • Salt & pepper squid with fries & garlic aioli $17.50
  • Chicken parmigiana $20.00
    • Cornfed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, smoked ham, mozzarella. Served with salad & fries
  • -Add chicken $3.5
  • -Small $14.50
  • -Large $29.00
  • Porky’s
    • Chorizo, ham and hot pork with fire roasted capsicums, semi dried tomatoes and a smoky tomato base
  • Soup of the Day $9
  • -Medium $21.50
  • Caesar Salad $13.5
  • Seafood Chowder $13
  • Philly Cheesesteak $12.50
    • Grilled beef striploin cooked w/ onion, capsicum & mushroom, topped w/ melted Swiss & horseradish mayo
  • - Add chicken for $2.50
  • The Muffin Muncher $7.50
    • Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
  • Cold Cut Classic $10.00
    • Your choice of ham or chicken with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo, olive oil and vinegar
  • Grilled Cheese Panini $5.00
  • - Add ham for $2.50
  • All Baguettes & Wraps are made to order, served toasted and extra delicious!
  • Jimmy the Greek $12.00
    • Roast lamb topped with tabouli, cous cous, cucumber, tomato, spinach and fresh tzatziki
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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