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Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
118 High St
Dunedin
Otago 9016
New Zealand
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Ports O’Call Bar & Grill – Dunedin

The Ports O’Call Bar & Grill is located on the ground floor at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and offers a comfortable dining experience for hotel guests and the public to enjoy. Room service options are available.

We are proud to showcase premium local products from around Dunedin, Central Otago & the South Island. Our team of chefs are inspired by & dedicated to using locally grown & prepared products to ensure we bring the very best from the garden, farm & food suppliers to the table & in turn reducing our transportation carbon footprint.

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Seasonal dishes to tantalise the tastebuds

Home Grown Specials

Inspired by Episode 1 of Enjoy the Journey, Love the Destination featuring Scenic Hotel Punakaiki.

Pan-Fried Orange Roughy – $38.00
Main | Gluten & Dairy free
Wild caught New Zealand orange roughy, perfectly pan-seared and served with Wild Chef rosemary and chilli polenta chips, chargrilled brocollini, tangy pickled tomatoes, and served with a velvety coconut saffron sauce.

Pumpkin and Cinnamon Pie – $16.00
Dessert 
Spiced pumpkin pie with a buttery golden crust, creamy vanilla bean ice cream, finished with a drizzle of Foothills West Coast Rainforest honey and a honeycomb garnish.

Dishes are available as part of our restaurants’ a la carte dinner menu.

Menus

  • Dinner Menu
  • Kids Dinner Menu
  • Bar Menu
  • 24 Hour Room Service Menu
  • Beverages
Dinner Menu Available 6pm to 9pm
Bar is open from 4.30pm to 9.30pm

Dinner Menu

Available 6pm to 9pm
Bar is open from 4.30pm to 9.30pm

Starters

Warm Spiced Olives (V/GF*)

Aromatic herbs, Lot 8 olive oil

$10.00
Soup of the Day (V/GF*)

Served with ciabatta bread

$16.00
Artisan Bread & Dips (V/GF*)

Truffle garlic butter, Moroccan dukkha, olive oil

$18.00

Entrées

Ports O’Call Seafood Chowder (GF*)

Fresh catch of the day, clams, mussels, cream, shallots

  • Entrée (90g) – $27
  • Main (150g) – $39
Trio of Salmon (GF*)

Hot smoked salmon mousse , beetroot cured salmon bruschetta, served with King Salmon roe & wafers

$22.00
Caesar Salad (V*/GF)

Cos lettuce, egg, anchovies, bacon, Caesar dressing, Parmesan

  • Add Chicken – $6.00
  • Add Salmon- $6.00
$19.00
Thai Beef Salad (DF/GF)

Marinated sirloin thinly sliced,  spiced salad, shallots, cherry tomato

  • Entrée – $23
  • Main – $31
Korean Fried Cauliflower (VG/GF*)

Sweet & spicy battered cauliflower, sesame seeds, spring onion, pickled cabbage

$18.00

Mains

Harbour Seafood Platter

Battered market fish fillet, Queen scallops, Marlborough Mussels, Southern clams, grilled calamari, garlic tiger prawns, Makikihi fries, bisque sauce

  • Single – $39
  • To Share – $79
Ocean to Table

Fresh catch of the day, potato rosti, garlic & herb infused broccoli, preserved
lemon, wakame

$42.00
Butter Chicken

Basmati rice, papadam, paratha

$39.00
Stuffed Bell Pepper (VG/GF)

Baba ghanoush, tomato and avocado salsa, baby spinach, herb oil, parsnip crisps

$30.00
Tomato & Basil Gnocchi (VG/GF)

Homemade gluten free gnocchi, basil pesto, vegan mozzarella

$30.00

Grills

All grills are served with caramelised onion, Portobello mushroom, potato gratin and your choice of one sauce (DF*/GF)

Pure South Grass-fed Prime Sirloin 250g
$45.00
Pure South Grass-fed Prime Ribeye 250g
$45.00
Silver Fern Farms Grass-fed Eye Fillet 180g
$49.00
Pure South Grass-fed Rack of Lamb 250g
$49.00
Free Range Tikka Marinated Chicken
$40.00
Grill Sauces & Accompaniments
  • Red wine jus (DF/GF)
  • Peppercorn (DF/GF)
  • Mushroom & Gorgonzola (GF)
  • Truffle garlic butter (GF)
  • Chimichurri (DF/GF)

Sides

Roasted Root Vegetables (DF/GF)
$10.00
Steamed Green Vegetables (DF/GF)
$10.00
Garden Salad (DF/GF)
$10.00
Hand Cut Fries (DF*)
$10.00

Desserts

Strawberry Panna Cotta (GF)

Slow-braised rhubarb, almonds

$18.00
Affogato (DF*/GF)

Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream, macaroons, espresso
Your choice of liqueur; Amaretto, Frangelico, Baileys

$19.00
Whitestone Cheese Selection (GF*)

Dry fruits,  nuts, crackers, pear & fig chutney

$24.00
Poached Pear (DF/GF)

Vanilla coconut ice cream, pistachio crumb

$18.00
Trio of Sorbet (DF/GF)

Orange, berry, mango

$16.00
Kids Dinner Menu Available 5pm to 9pm

Kids Dinner Menu

Available 5pm to 9pm

Mains

Port Chalmers Fish & Chips

Fish bites and chips

$10.00
Carlton Chicken

Chicken nuggets and chips

$10.00
Boldini Mini Pizza

Hawaiian pizza with cheese and pineapple

$10.00
Rail Trail Cheese Burger

Beef patty and chips

$10.00
Garden Salad (V, VG, GF, DF)

Add chicken – $4.00

$10.00

Desserts

Southern Cross DIY Sundae

Choice of strawberry or chocolate flavours, served with sprinkles & marshmallow

$7.00
Fruit Kebabs with Passionfruit Syrup (DF)
$7.00
Bar Menu Available from 5pm

Bar Menu

Available from 5pm
Artisan Bread & Dips (V/GF*)

Truffle garlic butter, Moroccan dukkha, olive oil

$18.00
Soup of the Day (V/GF*)

Served with ciabatta bread (ask reception for today’s special)

$16.00
Thai Bao Buns

Pulled pork bao buns, fresh cilantro, Asian slaw

$18.00
Port’s Fish & Chips

Beer battered market fish, twice cooked Makikihi fries, side salad, tartare sauce

$29.00
Angus Smash Burger

200g pure NZ Angus patty, Hellers smoked bacon, free-range egg, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, caramelised onion, French Bakery brioche bun, Makikihi fries

$30.00
Whitestone Haloumi Burger (V)

Brioche bun, roasted red pepper, rocket, peri peri mayo, caramelised onion, Mahikiki fries

$29.00
Harbour Seafood Platter (DF/GF*)

Battered market fish fillet, Queen scallops, Marlborough Mussels, Southern clams, grilled calamari, garlic tiger prawns, Makikihi fries, bisque sauce

  • Single – $39
  • To Share – $79
Loaded Fries

BBQ pulled chicken, Makikihi fries, spring onion, aioli, sriracha

  • Small – $16.00
  • Large – $20.00
Prawn Horns

Served with peri peri mayo

$18.00
Hand Cut Fries (V/DF)

Served with tomato sauce & aioli

$10.00

Desserts

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Slow braised rhubarb, almonds

$18.00
Affogato (DF*/GF)

Kapiti vanilla bean ice cream, macaroons, espresso
Your choice of liqueur; Amaretto, Frangelico, Baileys

$19.00
Whitestone Cheese Selection (GF*)

Dry fruits,  nuts, crackers, pear & fig chutney

$24.00
Poached Pear (DF/GF)

Vanilla coconut ice cream,  pistachio crumb

$18.00
Trio of Sorbet (GF/DF)

Orange, berry, mango

$16.00
24 Hour Room Service Menu

24 Hour Room Service Menu

Soup of the Day (VG/GF)

Served with grilled ciabatta

$16.00
Mac & Cheese

Housemade cheesy macaroni, champagne ham

$14.00
Butter Chicken Pie

Classic homemade butter chicken pie

$14.00
Southern Style Cheese Rolls (V)

One traditional cheese roll served with butter

$6.00
Magnum Ice Cream
$6.00
Beverages

Beverages

Roaring Meg Sauvignon Blanc

Glass: $18.00

Bottle: $75.00

Wild Earth Chardonnay

Glass: $17.00

Bottle: $75.00

Māori Point Pinot Gris

Glass: $18.00

Bottle: $75.00

Maori Point Pinot Noir

Glass: $18.00

Bottle: $85.00

Tap Beer

Speights Gold Medal Alie, Speights Summit Ultra, Emerson’s Pilsner, Panhead APA, Steinlager Classic

From $10.00

Low Alcohol Beer

Steinlager 0%, Steinlager Light 2.5% ABV

From $11.00

Soft Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, L&P, Tonic Water, Soda Water

$6.00
Juice Range

Orange Juice
Apple Juice

$7.00

(GF) Gluten free (DF) Dairy free (V) Vegetarian (VG) Vegan (GF*) Gluten free available

Dietary Information:
All meals are prepared in a facility using products containing allergens.  Please advise the restaurant team of allergies or intolerance’s.

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Ports O’Call Bar & Grill is located on the ground floor of Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Public parking is available in surrounding areas. Locals and visitors to Dunedin are welcome to dine at the restaurant – avoid disappointment by making a booking in advance.

Opening hours: Open 7 days a week for Dinner 6pm to 9pm

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