Queenstown House Menu (Update 2025)
Located in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, Queenstown House offers a cozy yet trendy atmosphere perfect for all-day dining experiences. Known for their New American cuisine with a Kiwi twist, Queenstown House stands out for its diverse menu options catering to a range of dietary preferences, including vegan and limited vegetarian choices. With a full bar offering happy hour specials, this restaurant is ideal for gatherings with friends or family.
Standout dishes like the prawn and grits and the steak croissant Benedict have received rave reviews for their flavorful twists on classic brunch options. The outdoor seating area, dog-friendly policy, and welcoming staff add to the overall pleasant dining experience. If you're looking for a unique blend of flavors and a laid-back ambiance, Queenstown House is a must-visit spot in San Diego.
BRUNCH FOODBRUNCH FOOD
AVOCADO TOAST
smashed avocado, pickled and fresh vegetables, everything seasoning, artisan bread, salad (add smoked salmon +$ | fried egg +$)
POUTINE
tots, sausage gravy, parmesan, over easy egg
CROISSANT SANDWICH
croissant, prosciutto, burrata, arugula, over easy egg, tots
CURE
house biscuit, sausage gravy, tots, scrambled eggs choice of:spicy chicken sausage, fried chicken, bacon
DOUBLE BLT & EGG
loads of bacon, butter lettuce, tomato on sourdough, dijonaise, pepper-jack cheese, side grits
FRENCH TOAST
custardy challah bread, strawberry, syrup, Nueskes apple-wood bacon
HOUSE QUICHE
egg, mozzarella, arugula, tomato, mushroom, gruyere, mixed baby greens
PRAWN & GRITS
yellow organic grits, peppers, bacon, shrimp, poached egg
QUEENSTREET FARMER
three eggs cooked to order, tomato, baked beans, toast choice of: spicy chicken sausage, fried chicken, bacon
STEAK & EGGS
flank steak, three eggs cooked to order, roasted tomato, toast
BISCUIT & GRAVY
BISCUIT & JAM
GRANOLA BRULEE
granola, greek yogurt, honey, seasonal berries & fruit
PRETZEL
soft pretzel, jalapeno cheese, jack mustard
TOTS
ONION DIP
FRIED RICE
pork belly, over easy egg, brussel sprouts, fried rice, soy sauce
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
spicy fried chicken, fresh house made waffles, honey butter, syrup
Oreo Waffle
Oreo Waffle, chocolate drizzle, oreo crumbles, whip cream
LAMB HASH
Pulled lamb, potatoes, zucchini, sweet potatoes, parsnips, fennel, red peppers, poached egg, hollandaise
BABE BENEDICT
jalapeno cornbread, hoison pulled pork, poached egg, jalapeno cayenne hollandaise sauce, garlic kale
QUINOA BURRITO
scrambled egg, quinoa, pepper jack cheese, avocado, wheat tortilla, arugula
STEAK BENEDICT CROISSANT
texas toast, seasoned flank steak, grilled onion, bechamel, over easy egg, arugula, blue cheese
Beef Yappy Patty
Yappy Chx Patty
Yappy Lamb Patty
SAUSAGE ROLLS & TOTS
EGGS
AVOCADO
FRUIT
BACON
FRIED CHICKEN
SPICY CHICKEN SAUSAGE
TOTS
GRITS
SAUSAGE GRAVY
SOURDOUGH TOAST
GRAIN TOAST
GF TOAST
BISCUIT
GF BUN
Sausage Patties
EGG
BRUNCH SIDESBRUNCH SIDES
BRUNCH COCKTAILSBRUNCH COCKTAILS
COLD BREW
Pannikin Cold Brew
COFFEE
Pannikin Coffee
HOT TEA
English Breakfast, Camomile, Peppermint, Chai
SUNTEA
House-made suntea infused with mint
LOADED BLOODY MARY
Bloody loaded with fixin's
BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSA
Blood Orange Juice & Champagne
PINEAPPLE ORANGE MIMOSA
Pineapple Orange Juice & Champagne
CLASSIC MIMOSA
Orange Juice & Champagne
KIDS CHEESEBURGER
american cheeseburger w/ matchstick fries
KIDS HAMBURGER (NO CHZ)
hamburger w/ matchstick fries
KIDS DINO NUGGETS
dino nuggets w/ matchstick fries
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
mozzarella, american, sourdough w/ matchstick fries
KIDS MENUKIDS MENU
STARTERSSTARTERS
PRETZEL
soft pretzel, jalapeno cheese, jack mustard
CALAMARI
seasoned fried calamari, jalapenos, sweet spicy chili sauce
CATS CHILI
ground turkey, white beans, jalapeno jack, corn, red onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips
HUMMUS & VEGGIES
seasonal veggie, chimichurri hummus, naan
LAMB SKEWERS
lamb, roasted veggies, cucumber slice, chimichurri, hummus, naan
ONION DIP
classic new zealand onion dip with fresh house made potato chips
SOUP & SAMMIE
tomato basil soup, pine nut, sour cream, grilled cheese with roasted roma tomato, avocado
MAC N CHEESE
AHI NICOISE
rare seared ahi, green beans, tomato, nicoise olives, potatoes, romaine lettuce, capers, egg, champagne vinaigrette
BEET SALAD
red and yellow beets, arugula, blue cheese crumbles, pumpkin seed, basil, pickled onion
BIG BOWL
grilled shrimp, pineapple, melon, cantaloupe, arugula, avocado, fennel, orange mint dressing
STEAK & CAESAR
flank steak, romaine, croutons, parmesan, fried anchovy dust, capers sub: shrimp, ahi, chicken breast, or salmon
QUINOA SALAD
red & white quinoa, carrots, celery, arugula, dried cranberries, feta, sunflower seeds, pear, orange mint dressing
CHICKEN COBB
grilled chicken, pancetta, avocado, tomato,blue cheese crumbles, egg, romaine, pepper ranch dressing
SIDE CAESAR
SIDE BABY GREEN
HOUSE QUICHE
egg, mozzarella, arugula, tomato, mushroom, gruyere, mixed baby greens
HEIRLOOM
heirloom tomatoes, burrata, capicola, croutons, mixed, greens, pine nuts, balsamic reduction
GREENSGREENS
NEW ZEALAND FAVORITESNEW ZEALAND FAVORITES
BARE LAMB BURGER
New Zealand FavoriteNew Zealand lamb patty, fried egg, blue cheese crumbles, mint jelly, beetroot, brioche bun
STEAK & FRIES
grilled flank steak, sauteed mushrooms, skinny fry, side caesar
QUEENSTOWN FAV BURGER
New Zealand Favoriteorganic grass fed beef patty, edam cheese, garlic aioli, house tomato chutney, brioche bun (try it NZ style: add beetroot, fried egg $)
FISH & CHIPS
beer battered haddock, fatty fry, tartar sauce, malt vinegar
MEAT PIES
two seasoned beef and lamb New Zealand meat pies, cheddar, puff pastry, fatty fries
VEGETARIAN PIES
Two Impossible Meat Pies, Fatty Fries, Tomato Chutney VEGAN
SAUSAGE ROLLS
SAUSAGE ROLLS & Fatty Fries
BOTM
BARE LAMB BURGER
New Zealand FavoriteNew Zealand lamb patty, fried egg, blue cheese crumbles, mint jelly, beetroot, brioche bun
BLAZIN AHI
yellow fin ahi (rare), cucumber, pickled carrots, wasabi aioli & wasabi peas, hawaiian bun
BOMBAY CHICKEN
fried/grilled chicken, cucumber, avocado, yogurt dressing, mango chutney, brioche bun recipe: Fergburger, Queenstown New Zealand
CLUCK & SQUEAL
all natural grilled chicken (grilled / fried), bacon, avocado, brioche bun
HABANERO CHICKEN
habanero fried chicken, kale slaw, bread n butter pickles, baja-spiced aioli, hawaiian bun
HOG & HEFFERS
organic grass fed beef patty, edam cheese, avocado, bacon, brioche bun
KIWILANGO
organic grass fed beef patty, jalapeno, blue cheese, tortilla chips, hot sauce, brioche bun
LIL BITTIES
two organic grass fed beef sliders, onion-mayo, cheddar, sweet relish, slider rolls
MESO TASTY
all natural grilled chicken, grilled pineapple, sweet onion chip, swiss, red pepper aioli, brioche bun
WAGYU SMASH
Two Wagyu Smashed Beef Patties, American Cheese, Habanero Onions, Pickles, Island, Brioche
CUSTOM BURGER
VEGAN WRAP
WAYGU SMASH
VEGGIE WRAP
ON BUNSON BUNS
MORE, PLEASEMORE, PLEASE
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Your choice of fry styles (bigger size only)
PORTOBELLO FRY
cornmeal breaded, rosemary dipping sauce
BIG FATTY FRY
house seasoning
BIGGER FATTY FRY
house seasoning
BIG SKINNY FRY
sweet pepper seasoning
BIGGER SKINNY FRY
sweet pepper seasoning
BIG SWEET FRY
sea salt & blue cheese
BIGGER SWEET FRY
sea salt & blue cheese
SIDE CAESAR
SIDE BABY GREEN
CUP TOMATO BASIL
cup of tomato soup w/ basil and pine nuts
CUP OF CHILI
cup of white bean turkey chili w/ red onion and jalapeno
Dog Lamb Patty
Dog Beef Patty
Dog Chicken Patty
PRETZEL
soft pretzel, jalapeno cheese, jack mustard
NZ Onion Dip
Dog Chx Patty
E- LEGAL (After pm On Weekend)
half baked chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream cream
LEMON CUSTARD
tart and creamy lemon custard, topped with whipped cream and served with animal crackers and ginger snaps
ICE CREAM
MAG PIE
NY Style Cheesecake slice, graham cracker crust, strawberry drizzle, chocolate shavings
NY CHEESECAKE
DESSERTDESSERT
YAPPY PATTYSYAPPY PATTYS
Dog Beef Patty
Dog Chicken Patty
Dog Lamb Patty
FRIED CHICKEN DINNER
fried habanero chicken, citrus honey drizzle, jalapeno cornbread, kale slaw
HANGER STEAK
thirty-six hour marinated hanger steak, caramelized onion, bone marrow, smashed potatoes, carrots
NEW ZEALAND SEAFOOD STEW W/ BAGUETTE
shrimp, mussels, cod, red pepper, tomato, fennel, shallot, cucumber, white wine, toasted baguette
PARLOR POT PIE
pulled chicken, carrots, peas, gravy, celery, onion, puff pastry, cheddar biscuit
RACK OF LAMB
New Zealand rack of lamb, garlic kale, fennel, roasted veggies
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
roasted squash, garlic cream sauce, feta cheese, toasted baguette
MA! MEATLOAF
organic beef and pork, carrot, onion, celery, cheese, fried onion, torganic beef and pork, carrot, onion, celery, cheese, fried onion, smashed potatoes, spicy tomato chutney,
KING SALMON
NZ King Salmon, asparagus, summer squash
AFTER AFTER
NON-ALCOHOLICNON-ALCOHOLIC
CLUB SODA
MILK
COFFEE
Pannikin Coffee
COLD BREW
Pannikin Cold Brew
HOT TEA
English Breakfast, Camomile, Peppermint, Chai
SUNTEA
House-made suntea infused with mint
ARNOLD PALMER
CLASSIC LEMONADE
RASPBERRY LEMONADE
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
DIET PEPSI
PEPSI
DR PEPPER
TONIC
SIERRA MIST
TOPO CHICO
Hawaii Water
GINGER ALE
GINGER BEER
MEXICOKE
ROOT BEER
CRANBERRY JUICE
ORANGE JUICE
Mocktail
$ Ticket
Rum Cocktail
Tequila Cocktail
Vodka Cocktail
Aperol Spritz
Aviation
Bay Breeze
Black Russian
Bloody Maria
Cadillac Margarita
Cape Cod
Cosmopolitan
Dark & Stormy
French
Gimlet (Gin)
Gimlet (Vodka)
Gin Fizz
Grey Hound
Harvey Wallbanger
Hugo Spritz
Irish Coffee
John Daily
Kamikaze
Lemon Drop
Long Island Iced Tea
HOT TODDY
buffalo trace, lemon juice syrup choice: demerara, vanilla ginger, lavender, or spiced
Manhattan
Margarita
Martini (Vodka)
Martini (Gin)
Mint Julep
Mojito
Moscow Mule
Negroni
New York Sour
Old Fashioned
Ranch Water
Rob Roy
Rusty Nail
Paloma
Spiced Pear Spritz
Paper Plane
Salty Dog
Sazerac
Screwdriver
Sea Breeze
Side Car
The Last Word
Tom Collins
Vodka Sunrise
Whiskey Smash
Tequila Collins
Tequila Sunrise
Whiskey Sour
White Russian
Cajillo
CLASSIC COCKTAILSCLASSIC COCKTAILS
HOUSE COCKTAILSHOUSE COCKTAILS
AGUA LOCA
APEROL SMASH
aperol, NZ broken shed vodka, grape, mint, lemon, prosecco
BASIC & BOOZY
BREAKFAST OLD FASHION
buffalo trace, mr blacks cold brew liquor, bitters, Pannikin cold brew, orange
BETTER W/ BACON
COLD NIGHT IN JULIEN
Naughty Toddy
KELVIN HEIGHTS
habanero tequila, passion fruit syrup, agave, lime juice.
LOADED BLOODY MARY
Bloody loaded with fixin's
MERRI EGGNOG
MAI TAI
rum, juice, rum, rum, egg white, passionfruit foam, be careful!
GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY
NZ
hendricks gin, lavender syrup, lemon, prosecco
PIMM'S CUP
plymouth gin, pimms, lemon,champagne, cucumber
PORCH PLEASER
vodka, st germain, earl grey simple syrup, lemon
SMOKEY SMORES
Simone Cold Night In Julien
Simone Basic And Boozy
Simone Bfast Old Fashion
Simone Aperol
Simone Kelvin
Simone Red Wine
Simone White Wine
QUEENSTOWN HAZY IPA
FALL LETS GO IPA
Hopworks Overland IPA
Ashland Seltzer
Pizza Port SharkBite
OFFLINE
Kona Big Wave Blonde
Cold Brew Coffee
Fall Brewing AM Bike Ride
Mother Earth Cali Creamin
Labat Pils
Queenstown Lager
Pure Project Rain Pilsner
Abnormalweiss Hefeweizen
New English Special Brown
Boochcraft Hibiscus Lemonade
Towns Bright Apple Cider
SNAKEBITE
RED BEER
SHANDY
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE
DRAFT BEERSDRAFT BEERS
Beer CocktailsBeer CocktailsBeer CocktailsBeer Cocktails
SNAKEBITE
RED BEER
SHANDY
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE
ASHLAND SELTZER
WIRED HIPPY BERLINER
JUNESHINE CAN
PECKHAMS MOUTERE APPLE CIDER
NON-ALC Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale
NON-ALC Athletic Free Wave Hazy
Redition Of Devil Lager
BOTTLES & CANSBOTTLES & CANS
SPARKLING BOTTLESPARKLING BOTTLESPARKLING BOTTLESPARKLING BOTTLE
BTL Pol Clemant Brut
BTL Cremant D' Alsace Sparkling Rose
Btl Taittenger Brut
House Btl Champ
BTL La Cuadrilla Red Blend
Spiced red fruits, dried herbs, leather, and exotic flower notes
Btl Robert Hall Cab
black currants, cedar, and spice. The wine is full-bodied with cocoa and plush ripe fruit flavors
BTL Seasmoke Ten Pinot
notes of black tea, blackberry and orange rind, then a myriad ofsavory spices, and a hint of jasmine
BTL Seasmoke Soothing Pinot Noir
exhibits boysenberry, dried cherry, savory spices and fresh plum
Btl Fabelist Pinot Noir
Cola, fresh strawberries, and rhubarb with hints of pomegranates
Btl Querceto Red Blend
Dark red fruits spliced by vanilla and dark chocolate
Btl Saxon Brown Zin
mouthfilling blend of rich plum, blackberry bramble, raspberry compote, dark cherry and chocolate with lovely accents of allspice and clove
BTL TYROS CAB
fresh ripe berries, pomegranate with hints of sweet oak. Fruit forward with secondary tones of black cherry
BTL Saldo Red Blend
black cherries and baking spices, with plenty of density and body
Btl The Pairing Syrah
violets, blackberries and cracked black pepper
Btl Silverado Merlot
Btl Walter Hansel Pinot Noir
BTL Continuum
RED WINE BY THE BOTTLERED WINE BY THE BOTTLERED WINE BY THE BOTTLERED WINE BY THE BOTTLE
WHITE BY THE BOTTLEWHITE BY THE BOTTLEWHITE BY THE BOTTLEWHITE BY THE BOTTLE
Btl Matua Sauv Blanc
sweet citrus flavors but was met with a more tangy, lemony flavor.
BTL Arbe Garbe Blend
medium to full in body, offering bright, floral aromatics that lead to apricot, lemon confit, jasmine, and mint
BTL Corvidae Riesling
delicate nose with hints of pear, lemon zest, and tropical fruits
Btl STOLPMAN CHARDONNAY
Btl Toho Sauvignon
hints of peach, grapefruit, lime, melon and fresh cut grass.
BTL Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
Dry, crisp, vibrant texture with delicate aromas of white fruit, flowers and almonds
Rabble Sauvignon (Private Party)
BTL Domaine De Cala
citrus, including grapefruit. The aromas then evolve into notes of lemon and fresh apricot
BTL OZV
strawberries andwhite flowers with hints of vanilla
BTL The Pale Rose
tart grapefruit, green apple, pineapple, peach, pear, tangerine, and a hint of vanilla.
ROSE BY THE BOTTLEROSE BY THE BOTTLEROSE BY THE BOTTLEROSE BY THE BOTTLE
SPARKLING GLASSSPARKLING GLASSSPARKLING GLASSSPARKLING GLASS
House Sparkling
Intense aroma of pears and citrus
Pol Clement Brut Sparkling
Crisp and slightly acidic
Zonin Prosecco
refreshing flavors of green apple and ripe pear, with a clean, fresh and delicate finish
Cremant D'Alsace Sparkling Rose
creamy mouthful with notes of toasted apples. % pinot blanc% auxerrois% pinot noir
Chamdeville Brut
Robert Hall Cab
Flavor: full-bodied with cocoa and plush ripe fruit flavors supported by a balanced velvety tanninsAroma: Black currants, cedar, and spiceAppellation: Paso Robles, CA
Querceto Red Blend
Taste: Black cherry, blackberry, iron and earthy.Aroma: Savory rosemary and forest floor notes which compliments the black raspberry fruit nose.Appellation:
The Fableist Pinot Noir
Taste: Bold, fresh cranberries and raspberries.Aroma:nutmeg, clove and a hint of mushroom.Appellation: Santa Barbara County
La Cuadrilla Red Blend
Taste: Medium bodied, high acid and predominantly strawberries and sour cherries, juicy plum.Aroma: Spiced red fruits, dried herbs, leather, and exotic flower notes.Appellation: Ballard Canyon, above Santa Barbara
RED GLASSRED GLASSRED GLASSRED GLASS
WHITE GLASSWHITE GLASSWHITE GLASSWHITE GLASS
Matua Sauv Blanc
Taste: Fresh and Vibrant: concentrated blackcurrent leaves and a touch of classic cut grass and green melon. Aroma: bright and lively gooseberry and passion fruit characters, accented by lime. Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
Stolpman Chardonay
Taste: Light, clean, and fresh: crispy apple and pineapple flavors, hint of oak. Aroma: Buttery, cinnamon toast and preserved lemons.Appellation: Napa Valley, CA
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc
Taste: Crisp, refreshing, vibrant: hints of peach, grapefruit, lime, melon, and fresh cut grass. Aroma: Ripe guava, persimmon, and lime zest.Appellation: New Zealand
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio
OZV Rose
Taste: Crisp, cleansing acidity, subtle spice notes, and a juicy mid-palate: raspberries, citrus, flowers, and strawberries. Aroma: Strawberries, cream, tart red fruit, white flowers. Appellation: France