Belgian Beer Cafe in Christchurch City Menu

TO START TO START
  • Trio of croquettes, beef, spicy sausage, mushroom $16.90
  • Grilled bread selection w sundried tomato pesto, olive tapenade and balsamic reduction $14.90
  • Oven baked garlic bread w fresh flat leaf parsley $10.00
  • Giant marinated green crumbed Kalamata Olives w grilled french sticks $11.00
  • Chicken liver & smoky bacon pate, flavoured w Hoegaarden, sage w crisp bread and fig chutney $16.90
  • Crumbed mussels w dipping sauce $11.00
ENTRÉES ENTRÉES
  • Fresh tomato soup w pesto and whole grain bread $12.50
  • Quick fried egg noodles w fresh root vegetables, greens, peas, fresh ginger, Hoisin sauce
  • -E $18.00
  • -M $23.50
  • Mushroom and spinach pasta spirals w sun dried tomato, pesto cream sauce
  • -E $18.00
  • -M $22.00
  • Vegetarian grilled mushrooms on garlic mash w lemon butter $16.90
  • Salt and pepper squid w petit salad and chilli dipping sauce $18.90
SALADS SALADS
  • Asian chicken and pear salad w sprouts, radish, Wasabi peas and ginger mayonnaise dressing $23.40
  • Fresh salad greens and Quinoa salad w pickled radishes, feta and tangy citrus dressing $22.80
  • Caesar salad w split baby romaine, bacon, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, croutons $22.80
  • -Chicken $24.80
AVAILABLE UNTIL 6pm AVAILABLE UNTIL 6pm
  • Hearty pressed Italian Ciabatta sandwich w Prosciutto,mozzarella, olive, baby spinach and red pepper $23.00
  • Gourmet Burger w sun dried tomato, grilled bacon, Asian coleslaw and fries
  • -oven baked chicken $23.00
  • -quarter pound beef pattie $23.00
MUSSELS MUSSELS
  • 1kg pot of steaming N.Z. Green Lip Mussels
  • -1kg pot $27.50
  • -Half pot $14.50
  • Mussels Mariniere in white wine, garlic, leek, celery and thyme
  • Mussels Creole w hot sauce, oregano, garlic
  • Mussels Dijon w creamy Dijon mustard and mushroom sauce
GRILLED MUSSEL PLATTERS GRILLED MUSSEL PLATTERS
  • Mussels Escargo w herbed garlic butter $26.40
  • Mussels Po Pei w spinach, bacon and cheese $26.40
  • Mussels Po Pei w spinach, bacon and cheese $26.40
  • Chef’s combination mussel platter $50.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Chocolate fondant served warm w berry compote and vanilla bean ice cream $14.50
  • Belgian Baked Waffles grilled banana w caramel OR chocolate sauce $12.90
  • Belgian Chocolate Sunday $13.50
  • Warm sticky date pudding w caramel ice cream and vanilla sauce $14.50
MAINS MAINS
  • Fish of the Day w daily flavours $36.00
  • Belgian Sausage w potato mash and braised red cabbage $28.90
  • Slow roasted lamb shoulder w roasted rosemary potatoes and greens $36.00
  • 250gm Rib eye steak and frites $36.00
  • -ADD Béarnaise or garlic butter or mushroom sauce $2.50
  • Spicy Tahini marinated chicken w cumin scented mash and baby carrots $32.00
  • Twice cooked Pork Belly w green onion and soy sauce over stir fried noodles $33.00
  • Pan roasted venison Denver leg, noisettes w baked white bean and roasted shallots $36.00
SIDES SIDES
  • Belgian fries Large $8.00
  • Belgian fries Large $7.00
  • Belgian cabbage $7.00
  • Vegetables $8.50
  • Small Salad $10.00
  • Large Salad $8.50
  • Gourmet potatoes $8.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Baked Beans, poached eggs, white beans, chorizo, smoked tomato chilli sauce, Danish feta, Turkish bread $18.50
  • Smoked tomato chilli beans $3.50
  • Toast $2.00
  • Seasonal greens $5.00
  • Eggs your way on sour dough toast with tomato relish $9.50
  • Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
  • Tomato relish $1.50
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Chicken Liver Pãté $11.00 / $15.00
    • Silky smooth pãté with pickles and bread. (for one or two)
  • Open Sammie $22.00
    • Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Two poached free range eggs, on grilled ciabatta, with crispy bacon - smothered in hollandaise sauce.
  • Warm Lamb Salad $25.00
    • Tender sliced marinated backstrap, on a bed of salad and served with carrot hummus, feta cheese and a minted Tzatziki style dressing. Served with bread.
  • Café Hotcakes $16.50
    • Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
  • Café Corn Fritters $18.50
    • A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
  • Pie of the Day $18.00
    • Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.
  • Bacon and Eggs $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
  • Bacon & egg $5.50
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Deep Fried mars bar each $3.00
  • Monster Burger double meat egg cheese & pineapple $6.50
  • Kendal Burger double meat bacon egg cheese pineapple $7.50
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Plain Naan $3.50
  • Raita $4.00
  • Palak Paneer or AIoo Palak $13.00
    • Homemade cheese OR potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices
  • Anari Cosht $14.00
    • Cuisine Magazine describes it as our chef's best dish - meat cooked with pomegranate, spices & coriander
  • Egg Plant $13.00
    • Eggplant roasted in the tandoor first and then cooked in our special spices
  • Fish or Prawn Masala $19.00
    • Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked with capsicum, spices, tomatoes & garnished with coriander
  • Served With Basmati Rice
  • Madras $14.00
    • Meat prepared with desiccated coconut and Mustard seeds
  • Add Grilled Chicken $21.00
    • Rustic Italian tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh basil, red capsicum with crispy grilled bread & red wine vinaigrette
  • Lemon Tart $16.00
    • A homemade lemon tart served with vanilla mascarpone gelato & berry sauce
  • Salmone $29.00
    • Pomodoro sugo, mozzarella, capers, smoked salmon, red onion & mascarpone cheese
  • Contadina $28.00
    • Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives
  • Maialona $29.00
    • Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, proscuitto & parmesan cheese
  • Minestrone $13.00
    • Seasonal vegetable soup with basil & grilled bread
  • Ravioli Di Pesce $26.50
    • Hand-filled ravioli stuffed with prawns, crabmeat & smoked salmon in a creamy grilled pepper sauce
  • Risotto Verdure $24.50
    • Arborio rice, green beans, peas, spring onions, zucchini, spinach & fresh mint
  • - Beef, bacon, mushroom, hash brown, mozzarella
  • -add bacon $18.90
  • Chicken Sandwich $22.90
    • Grilled chicken breast over toasted sourdough, rocket, fresh tomato, bourbon mayonnaise. Topped with brie cheese & pear chutney, served with golden fries
  • Skins $13.90
    • Fried potato skins, bacon, sweet chilli sauce, melted cheese and sour cream
  • Classic kiwi breakfast (available until 4pm daily) $21.90
    • Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown with two eggs cooked to your liking on crispy toast bread
  • Mini samosas spring rolls $6.00
  • The Merrin St. Summer Platter $33.90
    • Brie cheese, succulent prawn twisters, country fried chicken tenders, crispy pork belly bites, local salami, served with bread and dips,
  • Two fried eggs $5.00
  • Tandoori Roti - Unleavened wholemeal bread $2.50
  • Aloo Gobi - Wok steamed cauliflower and potato tempered with cumin seeds in a masala sauce $13.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Vegetable Biryani - A wholesome blend of lamb or chicken, basmati rice, and seasonal vegetables – served with raita $14.90, Lamb: $16.50
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
  • Chutney and Pickles - Mango Chutney and Pickle (Price is per item) $2.50
  • Lamb or Chicken Korma - A delicate creamy curry with coconut, sultanas and cashews $15.50, Lamb: $16.50
  • Chicken Aloo - Lightly spiced chicken with crisp seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices $15.50
  • Vegetable Jaypuri - Crisp seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices – garnished with cashews and poppadom pieces $14.50
  • Steak with Satay Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Samosa (vegetarian) $1.4 / $2.5
  • Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Plain Fried Rice $6.50
  • Chicken Satay Skewers 2 for $5.50
  • 1/2 doz wontons, any large main, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $30.00
  • Steamed Rice $5.50
  • Onion $4.00
  • Gurnard $4.50
  • Mussels $0.80
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Squid Ring $0.80
  • Chips $2.50
  • Chocolate Donut $2.20
  • Crab Stick $2.20
  • CRAB STICK $3.60
    • A tasty seafood stick coated in light crispy batter
  • BACON BURGER $5.80
    • Basic burger with crispy fried bacon
  • FISH $4.00
    • Our usual fish
  • DONUT & PINEAPPLE $4.50
    • Hot cinnamon donut with a ring of pineapple in the centre
  • BACON & CHEESE TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • SOLE FILLET $7.00
    • Sole fillet deep fried in a light crispy batter
  • FISH BURGER $6.80
    • A seafood delight fillet of fish fried in light crispy butter tartare sauce with all the trimings
  • PATTIE $3.60
    • Our own exclusive recipe
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries.
  • (12yrs and under only)
  • Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
    • Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
  • Mini Burrito $16.50
    • Filled with rice, beans and cheese and your choice o f chicken or beef.
  • Fries $8.00
    • Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
  • Tacos de Carnitas (GF) $26.00
    • From the Michoacan region o f Central Mexico, these corn tacos are served with roasted pork, salsa verde, green limes, chopped onions and fresh coriander.
  • Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
    • Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
  • Cochinita Pibil (GF) $27.00
    • This is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and o f Mayan origin. The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with a mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad.
  • Breads and Spreads to Share $16.50
    • Selection of Freshly Baked Breads (9 pieces), Trio of House Spreads
  • Pasta $31.00
    • House-made fettuccine, peas, sauteed mushrooms, creamy basil pesto sauce. Add chicken strips for an extra $3.00
  • Dessert: Little Blue Penguin $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream on blue fizzy
  • Lamb Shoulder $36.00
    • Braised lamb shoulder, pumpkin & sage gnocchi, buttered greens, braising liquor
  • Creme Brulee $14.00
    • Vanilla bean creme brulee, house-made shortbread, baileys ice cream
  • Our Famous - Big Breakfast $24.00
    • Bacon, eggs (any style), tomato, mushrooms, sausage, house-made hashbrown, ciabatta bread
  • Brunch: Kids Breakfast $10.50
    • Sausage, egg, bacon, toast
  • Breads and Spread for Two $13.00
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (6 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Venison Jolie Venison fillets wrapped in streaky bacon served with a caramelized poached pear and Sichuan pepper jus de viande -
  • Smoked beef fillet and tapenade on garlic croutons -
  • New Zealand green-lipped mussels drizzled with a mustard velouté -
  • Le Canard à l’Orange – A Quacky Feast Moist & tender confit of duck slowly braised in a tangy jus, green bean log and potatoes Landaise -
  • Éclairs & choux a la crême-Choux pastry filled with French custard -
  • Roulade of Kikorangi blue cheese and spinach crêpes -
  • Coq au Vin A French favorite of corn fed chicken pieces marinated in red wine, braised with mushrooms, bacon and baby onions -
  • Chicken thighs skewers marinated with ginger and fresh chilli paste -
  • Cheese $4.90
  • Chicken Croquette $3.30
  • Sushi large $8.00
  • Sushi medium
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
  • Weekday Special $11.50
  • Dressed sausage $3.50
  • Savouries $2.10
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Ham & mustard sandwich $2.00
  • Asparagus rolls $2.30
  • Chicken club $2.30
  • Family steak pie $13.80
  • Family vegetable quiche $17.90
  • Meat balls $1.80
  • Steak pie $5.10
Belgian Beer Cafe

Belgian Beer Cafe

location

Address

20 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033771007

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Belgian , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , Pub Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
20 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand