Rata Dining

Name: Rata Dining
Address: 43 Ballarat St, 9348, 9348
Telephone: +64 3 442 9393

Rātā an award wining restaurant is owned and operated by internationally recognized Michelin starred chef Josh Emett and highly regarded local restauranteur Fleur Caulton.

43 Ballarat St, Queenstown, 9348, NZ

• Monday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •Tuesday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •Wednesday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •Thursday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •Friday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •Saturday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •Sunday: 12:00PM-11:00PM •

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Cuisine: European
Parking:
Alcohol Type: beer and wine
Takeout Available: No

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: No
Reservations: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: none
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Seating: Outdoor, Indoor
Music Type:

Set Lunch

Starters

Bluff ocotopus & pork terrine

tomato gazpacho, new season heirloom tomato

Southland cheese roll

Otago honeycomb, mustard, organic pickled cauliflower

Angus beef tartare

capers, buckwheat, crushed wasabi peas, crostini

Nevis Garden asparagus

Viavio stracciatella, pine nuts, black garlic dressing

Yellow tail kingfish crudo

confit ginger & lime, cucumber, fried shallot

Mains

Harmony pork belly

shoulder terrine, fermented cabbage, apple

Seared lamb rump

palermo capsicum, harissa, kalamata olive

Organic chicken breast

ravioli, charred cos lettuce, crispy chicken skin

Pan fried blue cod

organic cauliflower quinoa, caper& raisin dressing

Out Of The Dark mushrooms

artichoke, hazelnut, enoki mushrooms

Dessert

New Zealand blueberries

mascapone, lemon curd, white chocolate

Salt baked pineapple, chutney, coconut rice pudding, mango sorbet

New Zealand made artisan cheese, Central Otago preserves

(Two Courses - $38 Three Courses - $45)

Dinner

Bites

Rata bread 8.00

sage & Marlborough sea salt

Goats cheese profiteroles 10.00

Rātā blossom honey, rosemary

Cloudy Bay storm clams 26.00

wakame, seaweed butter. buckwheat

Angus beef tartare 20.00

seaweed crackers, capers, buckwheat, coriander

Seared Coromandel scallops 30.00

celeriac puree, pickled celery, paprika, parsley

Line caught kingfish crudo 18.00

confit ginger & lime, cucumber, fried shallot

Starters

Cured Big Glory Bay salmon 26.00

Nevis Garden asparagus, lemon creme fraiche, dill

Bluff octopus a la plancha 24.00

tomato gazpacho, heirloom tomato, basil

West Coast whitebait ceviche 28.00

avocado, blood orange, fennel, tomato water foam

Southland cheese roll 19.00

Otago honeycomb, organic mustard, pickled cauliflower

Mains

Te Mana lamb rump 46.00

palermo peppers, courgette & rosemary, harissa

Pan fried blue cod 42.00

organic quinoa, caramelised cauliflower, caper & raisin

Out Of The Dark mushrooms 32.00

oyster mushroom, globe artichoke, hazelnut, wild thyme

Bostocks organic chicken ravioli 48.00

Fiordland crayfish, crispy chicken skin, parsley butter

Harmony pork belly 38.00

shoulder croquette, fermented cabbage, spiced apple, parsnip

Feasts

(minimum 2 people, includes one side per person)

Slow braised merino lamb shoulder 90.00

lamb sweetbreads, manuka honey & eggplant chutney

Sides

Crispy perla potato 10.00

pickled cucumber, mint & lemon aioli

Local spring vegetables 10.00

brown butter, spiced labneh

Blackened baby cos lettuce 8.00

crispy pancetta, parmesan dressing

Dessert

Blenheim strawberry parfait 18.00

coconut financier, consomme, cucumber

New Zealand blueberries 18.00

white chocolate, lemon curd, mascapone

Lindas Pass brie 18.00

burnt honey panna cotta, hazelnut dacquiose, pear

Caramelised apple 18.00

seed granola, cider foam, apple sorbet

Cinnamon oysters 14.00

Cinnamon oysters, half dozen

Salted Caramels 14.00

Salted Caramels, half dozen

Cheese Trolley

Per Plate 28.00

served with accompaniments

Dessert Cocktails

QBF Espresso Martini 20.00

quick brown fox, vodka, espresso, rata honey

Lemon Meringue Martini 19.00

limoncello, vodka, meringue, orange bitters

Lullaby 19.00

gin, green apple liqueur, chamomile, lemon

Childrens Menu

Mains

Please choose one of the following:

Pan fried fish of the day 20.00

Served with Agria potatoes and steamed greens

Roast chicken 20.00

served with Agria potatoes and steamed greens

Dessert

Chocolate brownie with ice cream 9.00

Drinks

Soft drinks 4.50

Coke,Lemonade

Ginger beer 5.00

Juice 4.60

Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry

$85 Feast menu

Bites

Killarabbit double IPA spelt bread honey & oats

Goat cheese profiteroles, Rata blossom honey

House made aged pastrami, piccalilli, crispy shallot

Cured Marlborough salmon, horseradish, apple, beetroot

Bluff octopus a la plancha, spiced potatoes, saffron aioli, black olive

Feasts

Pan fried blue cod, artichoke, capers & hazelnuts, beurre noisette

Organic roast chicken, curried kumara, roasted cauliflower, spinach

Slow cooked Merino lamb shoulder, spiced red cabbage, jus

Dessert

Chocolate salted caramels

Cinnamon oysters

(Set menus available for groups of 6 or more)

$110 Set menu

Bites

Goat cheese profiteroles, Rātā blossom honey

Killarabbit double IPA spelt bread honey & oats

Cured Marlborough salmon, horseradish, apple, beetroot

Starter

Choice of :

Line caught tuna crudo

marinated baby beets, granny smith apple, dill

Free range chicken terrine

pickled baby leek, mushroom puree, tasted brioche

Southland cheese roll

Bitter leaves, pickled swede, hazelnut & pear

Mains

Choice of

Pan fried blue cod, cavolo nero, artichoke, lemon & caper beurre noisette

Roasted beetroot, spiced falafel, avocado puree, kale, orange, hazelnut

Glazed beef cheek, red cabbage, garlic crumb, quick brown fox jus

Dessert

Choice of

Salt baked pineapple, chutney, coconut rice pudding, mango sorbet

Chocolate macaron, white chocolate mousse, cherry, pistachio, ice cream

(Set menus available for groups of 6 or more)

$150 Set menu

Starter

Rata bread, sage & onion, Marlborough sea salt, butter

Bluff oysters, shallot & red wine vinaigrette

Bites

Goat cheese profiteroles with Rātā blossom honey

Angus beef tartare, soy mirin dressing, coriander, seaweed crackers

Cured Ora King salmon, avocado sorbet, tomato water, togarashi

Bluff octopus, butternut squash carpaccio, spiced yoghurt, tamirillo

Mains / choice of

Pan fried blue cod, cavolo nero, artichoke, lemon & caper beurre noisette

Glazed beef cheek, red cabbage, garlic crumb, quick brown fox jus

Roasted beetroot, spiced falafel, avocado puree, kale, orange, hazelnut

Cheese

A selection of local cheeses with Seasonal preserves

Dessert / Choice of

Salt baked pineapple, chutney, coconut rice pudding, mango sorbet

Chocolate macaron, white chocolate mousse, cherry, pistachio, ice cream

(Set menus available for groups of 6 or more)