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

  • The Bulls Eye $ 18.50
    • Prime New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Chief Wiggum $ 14.50
    • Slow roasted New Zealand pork belly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hash brown, with aioli and delicious apricot seeded mustard.
  • The Morning Glory $ 10.00
    • With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & tarragon mayonnaise.
  • The Furgburger $ 11.00
    • Prime New Zealand beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, ailoi & tomato relish.
  • Cock Cajun $ 12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Holier than Thou $ 12.90
    • Tempured tofu with a spicy satay, coconut and coriander sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli,
  • Bombay Chicken $ 12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion & mango chutney.
  • Cockadoodle Oink $ 14.00
    • Butterflied & crumbed chicken breast, American streaky bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • With Mushroom $20.90
    • For Connosseurs - not gluttons
  • Green Salad $7.50
    • With house dressing
  • Olives $3.00
  • Anchovies $2.00
  • Prosciutto (Small / Large) $19.90 / $28.90
    • Ham and tomato
  • Di Pollo $21.90
    • Chicken, ham, mushrooms, chillies - hot & spicy
  • Capers $2.00
  • Seafood Supreme (Small / Large) $23.90 / $32.90
    • Fish pieces, prawns and mussels
  • MASSIVE OVEN BAKED FIELD MUSHROOMS L: $11.00
    • WITH FEAT CHEESE, MOZZARELLA, GARLIC, LEMON ZEST, THYME
  • CHEESEBURGER POUTINE L: $16.00
    • FRIES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE CURDS, MINCE, CARAMALISED ONIONS, PICKLES, BBQ SAUCE, BACON, GRAVY & PARSLEY
  • GARLIC FINGER BREAD L: $9.00
    • WITH PESTO DIP
  • THE ARNOLD SCHWARZEBADGER THE MR OLYMPIA OF MEAT LOVERS, PURE PROTEIN M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST, PRIME BEEF, FRESH GARLIC, ONION TOPPED WITH FRESH ROCKET, NZ MOZZARELLA AND A HONEY SOY SWIRL
  • THE VEGGIE BADGER ALL NATURAL GOODNESS M: $23.00 L: $34.00
    • MUSHROOMS, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • CHEESY BADGERS CHEESY CHEESE 5 CHEESE PIZZA M: $25.00 L: $36.00
    • CHEDDAR, NZ MOZZARELLA, FETA, RICOTTA, WITH CRUSTED PARMESAN
  • BADGERS REEF & BEEF FROM THE LAND & SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • KING PRAWNS, PRIME BEEF, BRAISED ONIONS & A GARLIC GLAZE ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE WITH FRESH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • THE BADGER’S CATCH A REAL TREAT FROM THE SEA M: $28.00 L: $39.00
    • WHITEFISH, KING PRAWNS, CALAMARI, MUSSELS & ONIONS, GARNISHED WITH LEMON ON OUR FAMOUS SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
  • RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
    • Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
  • 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,
  • 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 >>
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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!
  • Smoked Potato and Feta Croguette $19.90
    • With poached eggs, sauteed greens, garlic & thyme mushrooms, beetroot hummus, salsa verde and brioche crumbs
  • NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
    • In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
  • Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • NZ Green-Shelled Mussels $18.00
    • In an apple cider, cream and mustard sauce served with garlic toast
  • Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • Five Pepper Squid $17.00
    • With peanut and cucumber relish, and chilli syrup
  • Tabouli and Chick Pea Salad $18.50
    • With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds, and date labneh
  • Zucchini and Herb Fritters $19.90
    • With whipped avocado, poached eggs, tomato salsa and crumbled feta
  • Wild shot vension $44.00
    • rocket puree, wagyu fat roast potatoes, beetroot .
  • Caesar salad $11/$19
    • baby cos, slow cooked egg, anchovy, classic dressing.
  • Dessert cocktails $21.00
    • Forever evolving
  • Affogato $18.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, biscotti, espresso, liqueur
  • Fried calamari $25.00
    • chorizo crumb, green goddess, coriander, lemon.
  • Roast pumpkin & kale $ 11/$19
    • citrus coriander dressing.
  • Whipped potato puree $8.00
  • Blackened market fish $ 38.00
    • almond skordallia, sweet corn succotash.
  • Spring omelette $19
    • asparagus, smoked chilies, avocado, crème fraiche, rocket, spring salad, house sourdough
  • Bacon butty $12
    • hollandaise, rocket
  • Hereford beef brisket hash $19
    • agria potato, rosemary, farm eggs, chipotle sour cream, spring greens
  • Stewart Island Squid $18
    • aioli, lemon
  • Affogato, $12
    • vanilla ice cream, espresso, Frangelico
  • Spring Bouillabaisse $29
    • southern seafood, sofrito, fennel, sauvignon blanc
  • Hand Cut Chips $12
    • Parmesan, aioli, tomato sauce
  • Golfer's Ploughmans $39
    • charcuterie, cheese, pickles, chutney, sourdough
  • Fish &Chips $26.00
    • Macs gold beer battered South Island Blue cod, mesculinsalad, fries & homemade tartare sauce. >>
  • AKAROA SEA-RUN SALMON $34.00
    • The best Salmon in NZ.
  • Caesar Salad $26.00
    • Baby cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, anchovies, parmesan, soft poached free range egg + chicken.
  • Vegetable Pappardelle Pasta $24.00
    • Slow roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, grilled eggplant, chilli, rocket & extra virgin olive oil.
  • GRILLED CHICKEN $24.00
    • Grilled Chicken, bacon, Asian slaw, apricot & capsicum chutney, lettuce, tomato in a soft artisan bun with fries.
  • Salmon & Prawn $28.00
    • with tomato, spring onion & finished with capers.
  • Tandoori Chicken Skewers $13.00
    • with mint & yoghurt dipping sauce.
  • Herbed Gourmet Potatoes $7.00
  • Fishbone’s Chowder with fresh & smoked fish, fried potatoes & grilled bread $19.90
  • 6 Oysters natural with shallot vinaigrette $28
  • Sole $38
    • distinct, mildly flavoured fillet with a firm yet tender texture - panroasted fillet with new potatoes, Moko smoked eel, broad beans, baked beetroot, spinach, roasted Blue Cod cream
  • Crunchy cos lettuce with mustard dressing $9.50
  • Green-lipped Mussels $33.90
    • steamed with white wine, garlic & slow cooked onions served with our hand cut chips & grilled bread
  • Dulce de Leche $15.90
    • rich chocolate & caramel tart with salted caramel ice cream
  • Whole Flounder $38
    • oven baked with capers, lemon, browned butter & our hand cut chips
  • Southland Lamb $37.90
    • slow cooked shoulder with farro, asparagus & peas, green garlic & pumpkin seed pesto, crumbed lamb sweetbreads
  • The C.O.D $18.00
    • McFarlane's cherries, ricotta mousse, tonka bean macaron and apricot Dark chocolate tart, local raspberries, yoghurt aniseed ice cream strawberry ice cream sandwich, poached rhubarb and cream cheese Blueberry and walnut carrot cake, cream cheese ice cream
  • wagyu flank steak salad, miso cream, pickled vegetables, shitake, crispy noodles $23.00
  • west coast whitebait, gremolata butter, grilled sourdough $28.00
  • shoestring fries served w/ aioli $9.00
  • Sourdough ciabatta w/ local cairn Muir olive oil $8.00
  • Local baby leaf side salad w/ balsamic dressing $9.00
  • Seared southland venison, bresaola, peach chutney, smoked provolone and rocket $23.00
  • Grilled courgettes, tomato and buckwheat salad, lemon dressing $9.00
  • Naan $3.00
    • Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven
  • Butter prawn $17.90
    • Boneless Tandoor grilled prawn, cooked with tomatoes, crushed cashews, cream and spices
  • Cheese and garlic naan $5.00
    • Stuffed with freshly grated cheese and garlic then topped with butter
  • Dal makhani $15.50
    • Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
  • Chicken/beef/lamb korma $15.90
    • Chicken/Beef/Lamb cooked in a creamy sauce made from almonds and spices
  • Aloo gobhi $15.50
    • Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, tomatoes and mild spices
  • Sheek kebab $10.90
    • Diced lean lamb man marinated overnight in a secret marinade and cooked in the tandoor
  • Tandoori roti $3.00
    • Traditional plain unleavened bread
  • Mushroom bruschetta $19.00
    • Roast Portabello mushrooms in cream, garlic & mustard on toasted sourdough, with pine nuts & local rocket
  • Roast wild thyme mushrooms; Grilled tomatoes; Potato & parsnip rosti $5.00
  • Homemade granola $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
  • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup $16.00
    • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
  • Crudites & dips $14.00
    • Crispy fresh vegetables with a selection of our homemade Mediterranean dips; babaganoush (eggplant), hummus (chickpea), dukkah (nut) & romesco (capsicum)
  • Sausage, rosti & beans $19.00
    • Home-made Havoc pork sausages, potato & parsnip rosti, giant baked beans in tomato sauce
  • Artichoke $22.00
    • Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
  • Smoked salmon salad $20.00
    • Our house-cured & smoked salmon, poached egg, witloof, capers, croutons
  • BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS HALF DOZ $9.00
  • LA FIESTA MEXICANA BADGER MED $29/LARGE $39
    • Spiced Ground Beef, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Chorizo Sausage and Fresh Chili
  • BADGERS FAMOUS SALAD $12.00
    • Salad leaves gently tossed with fresh tomato, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, cracked pepper and your choice of dressing.(ADD CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $5)(ADD THICK CUT BACON $4)
  • BADGERS FAVOURITE BAKED BIG BUFFALO WINGS 1 DOZ $15.00
  • THE REMARKABLE BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
    • Prime thinly sliced Beef, Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Braised Onions, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • JULIUS BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
    • Fresh Tomato, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, Chicken, lightly topped with NZ Mozzarella and a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
  • THE VEGGIE BADGER MED$24/LARGE $32
    • Mushrooms, Onions & Green Bell Peppers with NZ Mozzarella
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI HALF DOZ $7.00
  • Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
  • Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
  • Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
  • Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00
  • Free range pork fillet, roasted parsnip puree, granny smith & red chilli salsa $22.00
  • Miso cured wakanui beef, celeriac & fennel raw salad, toasted sesame $25.00
  • Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
  • Jamaican jerk chicken breast, sticky black rice, coconut yoghurt $19.00
  • Vegie Wrap - Roast Pumpkin, Spinach, Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Hummus $12, With fries, add $3
  • Bbq Pulled Pork - Slowly Roasted Pork, Shredded and mixed with Bbq Sauce. Served in a Burger Bun with Surreal Slaw. Comes with Fries $15
  • Garlic Loaf - Straight out of the oven and Served with lashings of garlic butter $12
  • Lunch Pasta - Your Server will advise $15
  • Soup of the Day - Served with Lightly Toasted Ciabatta $10
  • Fish and Chips - Crumbed Fillets. Served with Fresh Salad Fries and Tartare Sauce $15
  • Roasted Root Vegetables $8
  • Deluxe Wedges - Melted Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Sour Cream and Sweet Chili $12.50
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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