The Observatory Restaurant menu

Dinner Menu: Entrées

• DEEP FRIED SQUID$26

  Dusted w/ rice flour, onion, garlic powder, paprika, sriracha mayo

  DF
• SPINACH FRITTERS$22

  Sour cream, mascarpone, parmesan, spinach, sundried tomato aioli

  GF
• MAPLE GLAZED PORK BELLY$25

  Pork skewers, burnt cauliflower puree, apple & fennel compote, crackling

  GF

Dinner Menu: Mains

• CHARGRILLED HALF CHICKEN$42

  Marinated in lemongrass, chilli, coriander, garlic, paprika, cos, green goddess sauce (DFO)

  GF
• OVEN BAKED MT COOK ALPINE SALMON$40

  Winter ragu, seasonal greens

  GFDF
• GRILLED RIBEYE$49

  Hereford prime rib on the bone 300g, rosemary salted gourmet potatoes, green salad, creamy mushroom or green peppercorn sauce (DFO)

  GF
• MUSHROOM RISOTTO$32

  Melody of mushrooms, arborio rice, truffle paste, grana Padano, dried porcini dust, baby herbs

  GFV

Dinner Menu: Sides

• MIXED LEAF GARDEN SALAD$12

  Balsamic dressing

  GFVDF
• ROASTED PUMPKIN$15

  Cumin & sumac labneh, dukkha spice

  GFV
• ROASTED GOURMET POTATOES$12

  Rosemary salt

  GFVDF

Signature Menu

Each course is paired with a Central Otago wine by the glass.

• BEEF BRISKET CROQUETTES$28

  Grass fed Otago wagyu beef, burnt onion & black garlic puree, pickled pearl onion, leek ash, gremolata. Paired with a glass of Aspiring Pinot Noir, Central Otago ($16 a glass)

  DF
• LAMB TWO WAYS$45

  Central Otago lamb rack, buzz stop Queenstown coffee honey rubbed, slow braised lamb shoulder & herb croquette, parsnip puree, feta and potato pave, minted green peas, olive crumbs, jus. Paired with a glass of Surveyor Thomson Pinot Noir, Central Otago ($18 a glass)

  GF
• TIRAMISU$18

  Wanaka lavender farm whipped mascarpone cream, layered with savoiardi, cocoa. Paired with a glass of Chard Farm Riesling, Central Otago ($12 a glass)

Bar Menu: Snacks Sharing

• SOUP OF THE DAY$18

  Vegetarian soup, bread roll

  VGFO
• FISH TACO'S$24

  Slaw, Pico de Galo, coriander, lemon & chilli aioli

  DF
• CHICKEN KARAAGE$22

  Fried chicken garlic, ginger, sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, pickled daikon radish, tonkatsu sauce

  DF
• STEAKHOUSE CUT CHIPS$15

  Truffle salt, aioli

  VDF
• BRUSCHETTA$18

  Grilled sour dough, pickle zucchini, balsamic glaze, ricotta, chilli, rocket

  GFO
• BURRATA$28

  Rich Italian cheese, mozzarella filled with stracciatella, heirloom tomato, basil oil, grilled sour dough, balsamic glaze

  GFO
• HOMEMADE FOCACCIA$16

  W/ ricotta cheese, vincotto, olive oil

  V

Bar Menu: Classics

• SEAFOOD CHOWDER$35

  Mix seafood, garlic, dill, white wine creamy sauce, bread roll

  GFO
• CHICKEN SALAD$28

  Smoked chicken, crispy polenta, roasted capsicum, chickpeas, seasonal greens, balsamic dressing

  • Vegetarian option (V)$25
  DFGF
• VENISON BURGER$35

  Wild venison Pattie, beetroot relish, smoked gouda cheese, lettuce, mustard mayo, steak cut chips

  • Vegetarian option (V)$30
• FISH & CHIPS$34

  Tempura battered fish of the day, steak cut chips, tartare sauce, lemon

  GFO
• CURRY OF THE DAY$35

  Served w/ steamed basmati rice, naan, pappadum

  • Vegetarian option (V)$30

Desserts

• STICKY FIG PUDDING$20

  Tahini butterscotch sauce, white chocolate and cumin crumble, fig leaf tuille, pure NZ manuka honey & fig ice cream

  V
• OTAGO CHEESE PLATE$25

  Three premium cheeses, grapes, dried nuts, quince paste & crackers

  VGFO
• SORBET & ICE CREAM$18

  Mango, berry burst, chocolate Ice cream

  GF
• AFFOGATTO$18

  Two scoops Kapiti vanilla ice cream, warm cinnamon & sugar churro skewer, shot of espresso

  GFO
• ADD LIQUEUR$11

  Baileys, Cointreau, Drambuie, Frangelico, Amaretto

Desserts cocktails

• TIRAMISU$18

  Baileys, crème de cacao, Kahlua, cream

• BOUNTY$18

  Baileys, crème de cacao, malibu, coconut cream

• TOBLERONE$18

  Baileys, crème de cacao, Frangelico, cream

Coffee's & liqueurs

• BARISTA COFFEEfrom $5.5

  Long black, flat white, cappuccino, mocha & others

• LIQUEURSfrom $11

  Baileys, Cointreau, Drambuie, Frangelico, amaretto & others