Raupō Café sits beside Blenheim's Taylor River and uses the setting differently with the seasons. In warm weather the terrace gives diners a view over the water; on cooler days the indoor fireplace makes the restaurant a comfortable place to settle in. Service runs from morning brunch through dinner every day, allowing the venue to operate as a cafe, a restaurant and an easy meeting point rather than forcing one narrow identity. Its position in the Marlborough wine region also gives the drinks list a natural local anchor.
The starters cover both casual snacking and richer restaurant plates. Smoked salmon kebabs are marinated with honey, mustard, ginger, dill and spices before being served with salad and a cucumber dip. Barbecue chicken bites bring a crisp, sauced option, while chicken-liver pâté is sealed with thyme butter and paired with fruit chutney, toast and crackers. Three-cheese garlic bread layers mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan into ciabatta, and creamy mushrooms on thick toast provide a straightforward vegetarian beginning.
Main courses are intentionally broad enough to carry the restaurant through several parts of the day. An omelette with mushroom, tomato, spinach and cheddar sits alongside butter chicken with rice and naan. The steak sandwich uses flame-grilled sirloin with barbecue sauce, gherkin, spiced onion and Swiss cheese, while the house burger combines a brisket patty with mozzarella and pepperoni. Fish and chips and banana-bread French toast keep familiar favourites in view, and roasted-vegetable lasagne or quinoa-and-tofu cutlets give vegan diners complete composed plates rather than small substitutions.
The on-site traiteur adds another rhythm to the venue. An in-house pastry chef stocks it daily with muffins, scones, slices and cakes for eating in or taking away with Allpress coffee. At the restaurant table, the wine list gives Marlborough producers a central place while still reaching into other New Zealand and international regions, and low and non-alcoholic choices are also available. Larger groups can use the private mezzanine and arrange set menus, making the riverside setting workable for a quick pastry, an ordinary meal or a planned celebration.
Address: 6 Symons Street, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
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Raupo Cafe, Restaurant & Traiteur Menu
Brunch
Brunch menu. Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFA: Gluten Free Available; DF: Dairy Free; DFA: Dairy Free Available; V: Vegetarian. Please inform your server of any dietary requirement.
Eggs Raupo
Poached eggs on brioche with your choice of bacon or salmon, greens, tomato chutney and hollandaise sauce. GFA/DFA
Omelette
With mushrooms, tomato, spinach and cheddar served with salad and tomato chutney. GF/DFA
Grilled Breakfast
Served with bacon, pork sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, hash brown, tomato chutney, toast and your choice of eggs. GFA/DFA
Vegan Quinoa Cutlets
Quinoa and tofu cutlets finished with vegan cheddar, served with roasted pumpkin puree, glazed smoked beetroot, greens, cashew snow and vegan mayo drizzles. GF/VEGAN
Banana Bread French Toast
Homemade banana bread soaked in beaten eggs, panfried served with maple syrup, mascarpone and grilled bacon. GF/DFA
Smashed Avocado
Smashed avocado on whole meal toast with fresh tomato salsa, feta, balsamic glaze, crunchy fried shallots and poached eggs. GFA/DFA
Mushroom Toast
Creamy earthy mushrooms on thick ciabatta toast. GFA
Raupo Granola
House made granola served with pear compote and yoghurt. GFA/DFA
Raupo Chicken Liver Pate
With a thyme butter crust, served with sweet and sour fruit chutney, toasted breads and crackers. GFA
Raupo Steak Sandwich
Flame grilled sirloin steak on toast with BBQ sauce, gherkins, tomato spiced onions and Swiss cheese served with fries. GFA/DFA
Chef’s Special Butter Chicken
1950’s old favorite rich creamy tomato gravy cooked with classic chicken tikka pieces served with steamed rice and naan bread. GFA
Smoked Seafood Chowder
Smoked creamy seafood chowder served with rustic toasted breads. GFA
Extra’s Menu
Available to purchase with any main meal.
Bacon
Manuka Smoked Salmon
Hash Brown
Grilled Tomato
Spinach
Mushrooms
Gluten Free Bread
Nibbles & Sharing
3 cheese garlic bread
ciabatta loaf stuffed with garlic butter, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan cheese drizzle with aioli and tomato salsa. GFA
Raupo Side Fries
With aioli and tomato sauce
Loaded wedges
Deep fried potato wedges loaded with bacon, cheese served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Cheeseboard
Aged cheddar, pakari ,smoked cheddar, brie and blue cheese smoked Havarti with breads and crackers. GFA
Crusty melt
Turkish bread topped with onions, tomato, cheese and aioli with fresh greens. GFA
Grilled Chicken Vodka Rigatoni
Grilled chicken breast served on creamy vodka tomato rigatoni, sprinkled with bacon crumb and parmesan tuille. GFA
Manuka Smoked Salmon Salad
Manuka smoked salmon paired with roasted sweet potato, tomatoes, crispy chickpea, beans, pumpkin seeds, greens and parmesan cheese. GF/DFA
Fish and Chips
Beer battered today’s market fish served with fries, house made tartare sauce and fresh salad. GFA/DF Price: P.O.A
Raupo Burger
200Gms house made brisket beef Pattie, Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato, pickle, caramelized onions served inside brioche bun with chips and aioli. GFA/DFA
Pressed Pork Belly
Slow cooked pork belly accompanied with mascarpone mash, green, cinnamon infused red wine apple sauce roasted brussels sprout. GF/DFA
Soup of the Day
Please ask our friendly staff for today’s chef creation. GFA Price: P.O.A
Dinner – On the Side
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFA: Gluten Free Available; DFA: Dairy Free Available. Please inform your Server of any dietary requirements.
Marinated Olives
V/GF/DF
Side Salad
V/GF/DF
Seasonal selection sautéed Vegetables
Raupo Side Fries
With aioli and tomato sauce
Dinner – Starters
3 Cheese Garlic Bread
ciabatta loaf stuffed with garlic butter, mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan cheese drizzle with aioli and tomato salsa. GFA
Raupo Chicken Liver Pate
With a thyme butter crust served with sweet and sour fruit chutney, toasted breads and crackers. GFA
Seafood Chowder
Smoked creamy seafood chowder served with rustic toasted breads. GFA
Smoked Salmon kebabs
Home smoked grilled salmon kebab marinated with honey, mustard, ginger, dill, yoghurt and spices served with salad, Dil and cucumber dip. GF
Vegan Quinoa Cutlets
Quinoa and tofu cutlets finish with vegan cheddar, served roasted pumpkin puree, glazed smoked beetroot, greens, cashew snow and vegan mayo drizzles. Vegan/GF
BBQ Chicken Bites
Marinated deep fried chicken pieces tossed in home made BBQ sauce, shallots, capsicums, and spring onions. GF/DF
Pork Belly Skewers
Roasted pork belly skewers with vinaigrette slaw and maple glaze. GF/DF
Pizza Puff
House made flaky pastry puffs stuffed with vegetable medley, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese
Dinner – Mains
Ribeye Steak
Flame grilled 250Gms Ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with bacon fat roasted baby potatoes, house salad crispy vegetable crisps, pinot noir jus, bloody Mary garlic butter. GF/DFA
Half Roasted Chicken
Roast chicken with creamy polenta, wild mushroom cream sauce, braised celery sticks. GF
Fish of the day
Pan seared today’s market fish served with roasted pumpkin, garlic spinach, classic mash, gremolata fried caper. GF Price: P.O.A
Classic lamb shank
Slow braised lamb shank served with mascarpone mash, smooth textured pan jus, edamame beans. GF
Sea Food Sizzler
Tiger prawns, mussels, salmon, fish, calamari, clams tossed in capers sundried tomato crustacean butter sauce. GF
Raupo burger
200Gms house made brisket beef Pattie, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, tomato, pickle, caramelized onions served inside brioche bun with chips and aioli. GFA/DFA
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Layers of roasted zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper and spinach combined with vegan ricotta, smoked vegan mozzarella with house made marinara sauce with garlic and herb crostini. GF/VEGAN
Raupo Childrens Menu – To Eat
Eggs on Toast
Scrambled eggs, toast, and bacon. GFA
Kids Pasta
Creamy tomato vegetable pasta. Ask what pasta is available today. GFA
Kids Burger and Chips
Ask what filling is available today. GFA
Chicken Nuggets and Chips
GFA
Kids fries
GF/DF
Waffle with Chocolate Sauce and Cream
Kids Chocolate Brownie
Served with vanilla ice cream. GF
Kids Sundae
3 Scoops of vanilla ice cream with berry, Caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce
Raupo Childrens Menu – To Drink
Fluffy
Milk
Small Hot Chocolate
Small Iced Chocolate
Apple, Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry
Kid’s size
Coke, Lemonade, Lemonade & Raspberry, Raspberry & Coke
Kid’s size
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