Sample a speciality cocktail in the warm, friendly atmosphere of The Club Bar. Ideal as a convivial meeting place, or aprés winter activities or summer adventure. The Observatory Restaurant offers an extensive menu (see below) featuring the freshest local produce. Relax and enjoy a stunning lake and mountain vista.

HISTORY OF THE SITE Transit of Venus 1874 It was from the site of the Millennium Queenstown on December 9th 1874 that an American Scientific party under the auspices of the US Navy observed the rare phenomenon of a transit of Venus across the sun. In Melbourne Street, standing on the same land as Millennium Queenstown, there is a unique monument which marks the exact site from which is notable observation was carried out. The day of the transit was cloudy and rainy, however intervals of sunshine allowed vision of both the leading and latter edges of the planet onto the disc of the sun. It was learned afterwards that bad weather had defeated all other observations throughout New Zealand. Another transit occurred in December 1882 but the next will not be until 8 June 2004 in the new Millennium. A monument to those who aspire to greatness and look to the heavens for inspiration.

Note: The menu is seasonal.
Special dietary considerations are catered to (notice required).

DINNER MENU

First Flavours

Hot soup and fresh crusted bread baked daily
$7.50

Grilled lime tiger prawns and scallops
served on corn cakes with sesame vinaigrette
$16.50

Seared fillet of Canterbury ostrich
on crispy salad, balsamic and basil dressing
$15.50

Sauteed chicken livers
bacon, mushrooms, rich wine sauce on toasted brioche
$11.00

Millennuim Caesar salad
cos lettuce, crisp bacon and anchovies bound in a creamy coddled egg dressing
topped with parmesan and garlic herb croutons
$10.50

Italian style mushroom risotto
served with garlic and herb pinwheels
$10.50

Antipasto plate for two
selection of seafood, pickles, dips, gourmet cold cuts and cheeses
served with fresh crusty bread
$28.00
 
Side Plates
all $2.50

Peppered creamed potato
Steamed vegetables
Panfried mushrooms
Fresh garden vegetables with black bean sauce
Baby lettuce salad with house vinaigrette
 
Main Events

Roasted cervena venison cutlet
served with a wild mushroom strudel, blueberry and grappa sauce
$27.50

Tea cured fillet of Akaroa salmon
potato wafers, roasted pearl onions, pinot noir and squid ink sauce
$24.50

Grilled entrecote of beef
with roasted bacon and a garlic cheese tart served with a rich porter sauce
$24.50

Chargrilled vegetables
on fried polenta with a spicy peanut sauce
$17.00

Herb crusted lamb loin
served with goats cheese quessadilla and a tomato and rosemary juice
$26.50

New Zealand clams
poached in a light broth flavoured with sake and served on linguini noodles
$23.50

Pan roasted breast of chicken
with black olive sauce and garlic rosemary potatoes
$25.00

Oven roasted pork fillet
with winter vegetables glazed with a port and ginger wine sauce
$24.00

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