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

  • Tossed Salad $15.00
    • Crisp lettuce leaves, crunchy croutons, cucumber, tomato and red onion with balsamic vinegarette (small/side $5.95)
  • Mexican Fiesta
    • Winnies’ Mexican chilli bean mix, spicy chorizo sausage, capsicum, fresh tomatoes, garnished with sour cream, jalapenos and corn chips >>
  • Trio of Ice Cream (New Zealand’s favourite) $10.50
    • A yummy selection of Kapiti gourmet ice creams. Ask your server for flavours of the day!
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Succulent chicken wings, served with your choice of: hot sauce with blue cheese dip, lemon pepper with aioli, honey soy, Moroccan with mint yogurt, cajun with chipotle mayo, or BBQ sauce
  • Moroccan Lamb
    • Marinated lamb leg fillets with zucchini, red onion and tomatoes served with Winnies minted yoghurt
  • Medium $31.50
  • Kids Pasta $13.00
    • Penne Pasta in tomato sauce, w cheese
  • Bolognaise
    • Winnies beef bolognaise topped with parmesan cheese
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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 >>
  • 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!
  • 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
  • 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
  • Breakfast $700
    • Smoked streaky bacon. Free range egg. 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 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 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.
  • 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
  • Dal makhani $15.50
    • Simmered black lentils and kidney beans sauteed with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onion and fresh garlic
  • Onion bhaji $5.90
    • Fine chopped onions & silver beet, dipped in pea flour & deep-fried
  • Naan $3.00
    • Leavened white flour bread baked in clay oven
  • Lamb saagwala $15.90
    • Boneless tender chicken/beef/lamb pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy and garnished with julienne ginger
  • Paneer butter masala $15.90
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a spiced tomato, cashew and cream based gravy
  • Yellow dal tadka $15.50
    • Lentils cooked with spices and butter
  • Mixed platter (for 2) (Per Person) $19.90
    • Tempting selection of Tandoori chicken, Chicken tikka, sheek kebab,chicken kali mirch, pakora, onion bhaji and poppadoms served with chutney
  • Pakora $5.90
    • Seasonal vegetable spiced and battered in chickpea flour and deep fried
  • Under the Sea $26.00
    • Smoked hoki, smoked salmon, red onion, capers, artichoke heart and salsa verde
  • Bolognese $24.00
    • Ground beef, napolitana sauce and parmesan
  • All burgers served with a side of fries *Lettuce burger buns are available on request (No bun, low carbohydrates and gluten free) $21.00
  • Seafood Chowder $18.00
    • Stacks classic seafood chowder served with roasted garlic bread
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • Soaked in olive oil, lemon juice and peppers
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Ask our friendly staff for the daily special
  • Garlic Pizza $14.00
  • Vegetarian $23.00
    • Napoli sauce, roasted red peppers, red onion, olives and shaved parmesan
  • TODAY’S SOUP $16.00
    • lombardi home-made bread
  • GIBBSTON ASPARAGUS SPEARS $19.00
    • dried parma ham, hollandaise foam
  • SPRING VEGETABLE PIZZA $23.00
    • asparagus, spring onion, baby spinach, puhoi brie, mozzarella
  • HOUSE-MADE PRAWN & SCALLOP RAVIOLI $36.00
    • julienned tomato, miner’s lettuce, lemon & herb cream sauce
  • CLASSIC CRÉME BRÛLÉE $17.00
    • home-made lavender shortbread
  • Buttered new potatoes w/ mint $12.00
  • WOOD FIRED LASAGNE $29.00
    • our signature sensation
  • SELECTION OF HOUSE MADE SORBETS $14.00
  • Thai style massaman curry $22.00
    • Braised lamb shank, root vegetables & scented rice. Add an additional lamb shank $7
  • Butterscotch or chocolate ice cream sundae $9.00
  • Market fish $12.00
  • New Zealand cheese platter $18.00
    • Kapiti cheeses, quince paste Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes
  • Ben Lomond $20.00
    • Roast kumara, spinach, mushroom, cashews, mozzarella, feta & pesto
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Bakery bread & spreads $10.00
    • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Arrow $21.00
    • Chorizo, bacon, chicken, bbq sauce, mozzarella & aioli
  • Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Whiskey & Maple Doughnuts $12.00
    • Fresh made doughnuts served hot with a Jameson & maple sauce
  • Burger $20.00
    • Premium homemade beef burger or pork belly with melted cheese, dressed red onion, cucumber, crispy lettuce, tomato, battered onion rings, sweet & spicy tomato relish & aioli served with fries - Add crispy bacon, fried egg or mushroom $2.50
  • Fish & Chips $22.00
    • Local fish in a crispy beer batter, served with fries, fresh mixed salad & tartare sauce
  • For 1-2 people $12.00
  • For 2 people $62.00
  • 18 for $20.00
  • Pan Fried Scallops (3) $6.00
  • No5 Big Breakfast $24.00
    • No5 bacon, poached free-range eggs, sourdough, roast mushrooms, tomato
  • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup $16.00
    • Tomato, capsicum & cannellini soup, smoked cheese and garlic shoots
  • No5 cheese & pickle sandwich $17.00
    • Gibbston Valley Glenroy Cheddar, homemade pickles, hummus, tomato and marinated courgette on our freshly-baked sourdough
  • 2 free-range eggs (poached, fried or scrambled); House-cured free-range bacon; Homemade pork sausages $6.00
  • Toasted homemade breads $11.00
    • Selection of our white and wholemeal sourdough, brioche, butter, homemade jam
  • Artichoke $22.00
    • Preserved artichoke heart, fresh tomato, GV mozzarella, rocket
  • 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
  • Roast wild thyme mushrooms; Grilled tomatoes; Potato & parsnip rosti $5.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup N/A
    • Served with Shredded Chicken Breast, Bean Sprouts and Herbs in a Refreshing Chicken Broth
  • Chargrilled Chicken Thigh N/A
    • Served with Soy & Vinaigrette Greens
  • Crispy Chicken N/A
    • With Chilli Mayo Sauce
  • Charcoal Grilled Whole Tiger Prawn N/A
    • Marinated with Garlic and Chilli
  • Homemade Pork Spring Rolls N/A
  • Charcoal Grilled Green Lipped Mussels N/A
    • With Roasted Peanut, Scallion Oil & Dipping Sauce
  • Vietnamese Pancake N/A
    • Crispy Rice Flour Crepe Filled with Prawns, Barbecue Pork and Sprouts, Served with "Nuoc Cham" Sauce
  • Cashew Nuts N/A
  • Salt and pepper squid $26
    • Served with aioli
  • 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
  • Chocolate mousse mud cake $13
    • Raspberry coulis & vanilla anglaise
  • Chicken satay skewers $14
  • Falafel wrap (V) $16
    • Served with salad, pickled vegetables & yoghurt dressing on roti bread
  • Vegetarian penne past $18
    • Tomatoes, mushrooms, feta and olives
  • Sole fillets & chips $26
    • Lightly crumbed, served with fries, tartare sauce & salad
  • Gourmet ice cream parfait $13
    • Served with fruit coulis & toasted coconut
  • Vanilla poached pear in butter crust pastry with hazelnut praline ice cream $8.00
  • Orange & almond cake with cointreau syrup & cinnamon mascarpone ice cream $8.00
  • Braised merino lamb shoulder, roast cauliflower, parsnip puree, crisp lentils & fried shallots with a tomato cardamom sauce $30.00
  • Grilled calamari, scallion, vietnamese mint & cucumber with chilli lime dressing & peanuts $16.00
  • Duck pancakes with cashew nuts & homemade hoisin sauce $16.00
  • Sautéed beef mignon in an aromatic coconut sauce with turmeric fried potatoes $16.00
  • Saffron seafood chowder with mussels, salmon, clams, crustacea & chive rouille $16.00
  • Steamed broccoli & green beans with toasted almonds $6.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries $18.00
  • Add cured ham, salami & pickles $6.00
  • Served with rustic fries, seasonal vegetables, pepper sauce or red wine jus.
  • Served with fries or rice, and fresh vegetables or garden salad
  • Saffron seafood chowder, chive & capsicum rouille & bakery bread $13.50
  • Kapiti ice cream: Three flavours, waffle cone & fruit coulis $13.00
  • Chicken tenders $12.00
  • Wild Fiordland Venison $29.00
    • Cooked mediun rare with potato gratin, jus and greens
  • Gluten Free Base, extra $3.50
  • Cheese Board $22.00
    • Selection of three cheeses with quince jelly, maple glazed walnuts and crackers GF available
  • Half ‘n’ Half combos, extra $2.00
  • Add bacon or Wanaka free-range egg extra $2.00
  • Polenta Fries $9.00
    • With chipotle aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Blue Cod $28.50
    • A Southern delicacy – cooked in a light beer batter served with shoestring fries, our own tartare sauce & garden salad
  • Rustic Potato Fries $8.00
    • With house made spicy tomato relish and aioli (V)(GF*)
  • Pork & Lup Cheong Wonton (4 pieces) $10
  • Prawn & Coriander Dumplings (4 pieces) $11
  • Chinese Mushroom Spring Rolls $9
  • Sukor Spiced Sticky Chicken Wings $12
  • Malaysian Dahl $8
    • tomato & sambal
  • Char Kway Teow $29
    • Fried noodles with prawns & lup cheong
  • Shredded Duck & Cabbage Salad $19
    • spiced duck, cucumber, white cabbage, peanuts, chilli & lime dressing
  • Pork & Prawn Sui Mai (4 pieces) $10
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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