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

  • Green Curry Stir-fry $18.50
    • with bamboo shoots, capsicum, sweet basil and fresh market vegetables
  • Pad Thai $18.50
    • rice noodle with egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, tofu and crushed peanuts
  • Pineapple Fried Rice $18.50
    • Fried Jasmine rice with pineapple, cashew nut and yellow curry flavour and market fresh vegetables
  • Peanut Stir-fry $18.50
    • with cabbage, cauliflower, baby corn and fresh market
  • Homemade Curry Puff (4) $9.00
  • Thai Chicken Wings (4) $9.00
  • Soy Sauce Noodle $18.50
  • Massaman Curry $18.50
    • with coconut milk, onion, potato, carrot, cabbage and peanut
  • 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
  • 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!
  • 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 >>
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
    • The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
  • 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!
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoked Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • With hoki, mussels and prawns served with garlic bread
  • Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup $14.50
    • Served with a cheese & onion toastie
  • Tabouli and Chickpea Salad $18.50
    • With roasted cauliflower, smoked almonds and date labneh
  • Ivy and Lola's Style Szechuan Duck $18.90
    • With hoisin plum sauce and cucumber
  • Bread for One $6.00
    • With conflt garlic butter
  • Pancake Stack $18.50
    • With berry compote, vanilla yoghurt and cinnamon sugar
  • Tempura Fish $22.90
    • Served with fries, green leaf salad and tartare sauce
  • Brioche French Toast $19.00
    • With strawberry compote, vanilla creme fraiche, and honey toasted almonds
  • Roast beetroot, mandarin, feta. $10.00
  • Southern king crab $38.00/$67.00
    • Kaitaia butter, shrimp butter, garlic butter.
  • Rocket salad $13.00/$19.00
    • parmesan, pear, saporoso dressing.
  • JSH cured meats $36.00
    • proper pickles, forever evolving terrine, breads.
  • Wakanui
    • Wakanui Blue cattle are grass fed initially then finished on grain for the last 70 to 90 days. Like the grass-fed equivalent Angus, it has characteristic fat marbling running through the muscle but due to being grain fed the marbling is much greater and more intense throughout.
  • Roast carrots, burnt honey, thyme $10.00
  • Skillet Mac n Cheese w ham $10.00
  • Blackened market fish $ 38.00
    • almond skordallia, sweet corn succotash.
  • Parma ham, roast apples, goats cheese, honey, hazelnuts (gf) $19
  • Pappardelle,braised pork, pumpkin, tomato, rocket $28
  • Ice Cream –Vanilla, Rum and Raisin, Cinnamon $12.5
  • Beetroot, spinach, goat's cheese, walnut (v)(gf) $15
  • Pan Fried Veal liver, capers, olives, shallots, parsley, grilled bread $18
  • Chicken breast, lentils, bacon, roast garlic, silverbeet , jus, gorgonzola (gf) $35
  • Sauteed greens, roast garlic, almond, lemon (v)(gf) $15
  • Honey roasted pumpkin, sage, aioli (v)(gf) $15
  • Lamb Shank
    • Braised lamb shank served with creamy garlic mash, steamed carrots and homemade rosemary gravy.
  • Mince on Toast
    • Delicious mince flavoured with tomatoes, carrots and herbs served on toasted homemade bread and topped with a poached egg.
  • Onion Rings
  • Steamed Vegetables
  • Fish & Chips
    • Beer battered fish served with chunky fries, coleslaw, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
  • Onion Rings
  • Thai Beef Salad
    • Wok tossed beef strips served with crunchy lettuce, red onions, roasted cashews, coriander, mint leaves, mung bean sprouts and finished with a delicious Thai dressing and topped with crispy noodles.
  • Garlic Prawns
    • Pan fried tiger prawns lightly coated with garlic and chilli served with green salad and flat bread.
  • SALT & PEPPER SQUIDS $6.00
    • 8 pcs. & Dip
  • CHICKEN CRANBERRY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Dried Berries, Camembert Cheese. Red Onion (optional).
  • VOLCANO $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Salami, Tomatoes, Red Capsicum, Chilli Flakes and Jalapeno.
  • FROM THE SEA $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Scallops, Shrimps, Mussels, Squids, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Garlic Powder and Lemon Pepper
  • POTATO CHIPS & DIP $5.00
    • Cajun, Lemon Pepper or Chicken Salt.
  • BBQ CHICKEN $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Smoked Chicken, Champagne Ham, Streaky Bacon and Red Onions.
  • BBQ SWEET N SPICY $9.50/$17.50/$23.50
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Sausages, Streaky Bacon, Champagne Ham, Parmesan Cheese, Red Capsicum, Red Onions, BBQ Sauce.
  • DESSERTS PIZZA $10.00
    • BlackBerries, Strawberries, Custard, Desiccated Coconut topped with Chocolate Syrup.
  • Raita $3.00
  • Chicken tikka masala $15.90
    • Barbecued cubes of chicken cooked with tomatoes, cashew, onions, and yoghurt, All time favourite
  • Tamarind chutney $3.00
    • Tangy south indian chutney
  • Pakora $5.90
    • Seasonal vegetable spiced and battered in chickpea flour and deep fried
  • Samosa (2 samosas) $5.90
    • A deep fried pastry filled with vegetables, potatoes & spices
  • Tandoori chicken (half) $12.90
    • Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
  • Tandoori chicken (full) $22.90
    • Tender spring chicken marinated and grilled in the tandoor
  • Kadhai chicken $15.90
    • Strips of chicken cooked with onion, tomato and green pepper in a thick masala sauce in an Indian wok
  • ORGANIC HONEYCOMB $19.00
    • selection of seasonal fruits
  • SPICY CHORIZO PIZZA $26.00
    • kalamata olives, roasted capsicum, confit onions, mozzarella, chimichurri
  • Sautéed asparagus w/ lemon $14.00
  • CHARRED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE STACK $34.00
    • quinoa, polenta & chia seed cake, petite salad, toasted almonds, smoked tomato dressing
  • ICE CREAM HEMISPHERES $18.00
    • white chocolate dipped cookies & cream ice cream, dark chocolate dipped vanilla bean ice cream, cornetto & toasted almond crumb
  • YOUR CREATION PIZZA or ½ & ½ $32.00
  • TOBLERONE $18.00
    • baileys, frangelico, crème de cacao, chocolate, cream
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.00
    • absolut vanilla, kahlua, espresso
  • BBQ pork noodle soup $15.00
  • Steamed pork & chive dumplings (6) $12.00
  • Crispy prawn wraps (5) $12.00
  • Beef & black bean sauce $26.00
  • Satay Chicken Skewers (4) $11.00
  • Chicken fried rice $20.00
  • Spicy garlic chicken $26.00
  • Deep fried salt & pepper tofu (6) $9.00
  • Crayfish $32
    • Fiordland crayfish risotto, saffron bisque,wild mushrooms, tarragon pesto.
  • Sautéed wild mushrooms, calavo nero, truffle oil $9
  • Duck $39
    • Roulade of Canter Valley duck breast, manchego, smoked tomato, pine nut and cavalo nero, puy lentils, sauteed vegetables, Madiera jus.
  • Pork $42
    • Confit Airendale farm pork belly, ginger buttered Stewart Island scampi, sauteed bok choy, peanut praline, orange caramel glaze.
  • Rocket, tomato and goats cheese salad $$12 / $18
  • Fish $39
    • Your server will inform you of today's dish
  • Olives, goats cheese, and crostini. $12
  • Confit garlic buttered greens lemon vinaigrette, almonds $9
  • Nandino Burger & Regular Side $10.90
    • Flame Grilled Chicken with BBQ Basting, Swiss cheese & light mayo on a soft seeded bun plus a kids juice & corn or chips
  • Supremo Burger $12.90
    • Chicken breast, mixed lettuce, tomato, light mayo & our Peri-Peri chutney on a Portuguese roll
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Mediterranean Salad $9.90
    • Mixed lettuce, feta, capsicum, olives, cucumber, red onion, carrot & cherry tomatoes
  • Veggie Pita $10.90
    • Veggie patty in a warm pita with iceberg, tomato, cucumber & our light mayo
  • 5 Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces $11.90
    • Comes with BBQ basting. Add some extra Peri-Peri basting of your choice if you wish!
  • Whole Chicken
    • To share, or not to share
  • Veggie Wrap $9.90
    • Veggie patty with iceberg lettuce, tomato & our light mayo wrapped up in a warm tortilla
  • PIZZA BY THE SLICE FROM $4.00
  • THE ITALIAN STALLION MED$24/LARGE$32
    • Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Pepperoni with NZ Mozzarella
  • THE BADGER'S CATCH MED $29/LARGE $39
    • Succulent White Fish, Prawns, Calamari, Mussels and Onions garnished with Lemon on our Famous Sauce, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • THE FAT BADGER MED$26/LARGE $36
    • Chicken, Italian Sausage, PePperoni, Mushrooms, White Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • FAT BADGER 12”: + EXTRA TOPPING $3 $25.00
  • THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC MED $24/LARGE$32
    • Portobello and Button Mushrooms dusted with herbs and topped with NZ Mozzarella
  • GRANDMA BADGER MED $26/LARGE$36
    • Grandma Badger's own Special Recipe Bolognese with NZ Mozzarella on top
  • SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI 1 DOZ $12.00
  • $10 Meal Deal $10.00
    • 1 piece of Hoki, Scoop of chips, Can of Drink and Tomato Sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Pineapple Rings 2 $3.50
    • 2 Pineapple rings dusted in cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Chips,Curry Sauce And Cheese $7.50
  • Hot Dog $4.00
    • Erik's handmade hot dog, 100 percent meat with herbs and spices. Includes a serve of tomato sauce. Available gluten-free
  • Doughnut $3.50
    • Delicious deep fried doughnut dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Available gluten-free
  • Chunky Chips Cheese And Curry $9.00
  • Oysters (1 ) $3.50
    • Bluff Oysters - we are out of stock of fresh oysters, but they are all this season's oysters snap frozen.
  • Scallops (1) $3.50
    • One delectable, juicy shellfish, battered and deep fried. Available gluten-free
  • Brie de Meaux (cow, soft, region de Meaux)
  • Grilled chicken burger $20.00
    • Brioche / provolone cheese / lettuce / tomato / avocado puree/ chipotle aioli
  • Hand cut French fries(V) $9.00
    • Parmersan / truffle salt
  • Tatin apple tart $14.00
    • Calvados sauce / cinnamon Chantilly
  • Goat cheese crostini salad $19.00
    • Rocket salad/ prosciutto/ rosemary oil
  • Philly cheese steak sandwich $21.00
    • Panini bread / roast beef / capsicum / onion / provolone
  • 2 for $18.00
  • French Antipasto $12/person
    • Cheese (2) /pate / dry sausage / condiments
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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