Address
158 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand
The Option Bistro and Wines in Canterbury Menu
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LUNCH-
Seafood Chowder Reg $17.90/Lg $21.90
- Premium Seafood served with Garlic Toast
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Flat Bread $9.90
- Garlic/ Sweet Chilli/ Cheddar or Pesto/ Parmesan
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Bruschetta Duo $16.90
- Tomato/ Basil/ Mozzarella/ Mushroom/ Thyme/ Brie
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Sardines Platter $12.90
- Canned Sardines in oil served with Crostini, Olives and Radish
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Liver Pate $13.90
- Served with Crostini, Red Onion, Chutney and Olives
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Antipasto Platter $48.00
- Cheese/ Cured Meats/ Olives/ Pickles/ Crackers/ Vegetables/ Chutney/ Bread/ Fruit
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Salt & Pepper Squid $22.90
- Crispy coated served with a green salad and Chilli Lime Mayo
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Fish of the Day $24.90
- Panfried fish served with Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Dill & Caper Butter
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Steak Caprese $24.90
- Marinated steak with juicy tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil served with crusty bread & green salad
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Chicken Salad $23.90
- Coconut & Chilli marinated tenderloin salad greens and Julien vegetables finished with Mango Dressing & Coconut Chips
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Oriental Pork Belly Salad $23.90
- Crispy marinated pork belly, leafy greens, fresh mint, Coriander, Crushed Peanuts and Oriental Dressing
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Arancini Balls $23.90
- Minted Pea, Lemon & Chorizo Risotto balls coated in panko crumbed served with Green Salad and Aioli
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Kumara & Bacon Salad $22.90
- Roasted kumara and crispy bacon on top of Salad Greens and Aioli and Roasted Cashews
SIDES- Fries with Aioli and Tomato Sauce $7.00
- Wedges with Sour Cream and Chilli Sauce $8.00
- Garden Salad $7.00
- Seasonal Vegetables $7.00
DESSERTS-
Crème Brulee $12.90
- Orange scented crème Brulee with homemade pistachio shortbread
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Jelly Tip Panna Cotta $12.90
- Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Raspberry Belly and Chocolate Shards
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Lemon Cheesecake $12.90
- served with Blueberry compote and Vanilla bean ice cream
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Chocolate Fudge Sundae $11.90
- Vanilla and Chocolate Mud ice cream with fudge sauce topped with Chartilly cream
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Sorbet Duo $11.90
- Two of our delicious cooking sorbets of the day
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Affogato $11.90
- Espresso coffee, Vanilla ice cream and Biscotti fry with
- Cheese Platter, Crackers, Fruit $17.90
- Strawberries & Cream $7.00
Nearby Sample Menus
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Tuna Salad $6.00
- All the Essentials as well as Tuna, Sundried Tomatoes and Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
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Cursed $18.50 / $9.00
- Honey Mustard, Chicken, Ham, Onions, Gherkins, Bacon and Smoked Cheddar. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Pride $16.00 / $8.00
- Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (Double / Snack)
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Garlic Bread $4.50
- Ciabatta bread with Garlic butter and parsley
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Creator $16.00 / $8.00
- Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Feijoa Sorbet $5.00
- Gellicious Gelato's 2015 Gold Award winning Sorbet, showcasing NZ Feijoas at their best. Dairy free, gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan friendly, with no added colouring. 180ml tub, for sharing or greedily scoffing all by yourself
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Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Avocado, Cajun Chicken, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes and Sour Cream. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Lust $16.00 / $8.00
- Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon and Chorizo. Optional BBQ, Sweet Chilli, Smokey BBQ, Tomato... Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
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Fish Torpedo $21.5
- battered market fish, calamari, shredded lettuce, lemon & caper tartare
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O.G.H.Flatbread $12.0
- balsamic roasted tomatoes, herb ricotta and wild rocket
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Pulled Pork Burger $19.5
- slow roasted pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, cabbage and pickles
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Cajun Spiced Hand Cut Wedges $8.0
- with salsa and sour cream
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Smoked Chilli & Lime Squid $12.0
- cornflour dusted crispy squid with Chipotle mayo
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Inside Out Trumpet $12.5
- waffle cone chips, ice cream, boysenberry, chocolate sauce, crushed peanut
- 200gm Canterbury Angus Eye Fillet $38.0
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Double Up Tuesday $20.0
- Burger + Beer, Wine or Fanta
- (GF bagel available)
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PORRIDGE $11.50
- Slow cooked oats with house made almond crumble, served with berry compote and a side of vanilla custard & pouring cream
- Available till 11am
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CREAMY MUSHROOM $18.00
- Combination of Shiitake, brown field & button mushroom sauteed with light cream, served on blue cheese polenta with a poached egg, balsamic glaze (GF)
- + Aioli $1.00
- Two Hash browns $21.50
- Hollandaise, extra egg $2.00
- - With Bacon $19.50
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Chicken curry Medium $15.50 Large $25
- ga xao cari
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Saigon star rice vermicelli $13.50
- bun Saigon star
- Chicken laksa rice noodle soup $11.00
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Five spice squid Medium $15.50 Large $25
- muc ngu vi houng
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B. B.Q pork fried egg noodles $11.50
- mi xao xa xiu
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Pork curry Medium $15.50 Large $25
- heo xao cari
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Veges with mushroom $11.50
- bong cai xao
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Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken Medium $15.50 Large $25
- ga xao chua
- served with thai jasmine Rice N/A
- Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
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Pork Spare Ribs $8.50
- Deep fried pork ribs cooked with sweet and salty sauce
- Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
- Prawns $19.00
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Yum Nure (Thai Beef Salad) $18.00
- Sliced grilled medium rare beef cooked with onion, herbs and thai seasoning.
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Chicken Satay $9.50
- Grilled Chicken breast marinated in exotic herbs and spices, served with spiced peanut sauce.
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Tom Yum Gai $13.00
- Fresh lemon juice with chicken and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and thai herbs
- Chips
- Ea = Each
- All extras $1
- Curry rolls $4
- Sausages $3
- -scoop $5
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Fish Burger $8
- fish, tartare sauce, lettuce, beetroot, onions and mayonnaise
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Kiddy Burger $4.50
- meat, sauce and cheese
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Castle Street Chicken Parcel $25 Sm / $36 Med
- Chicken bound with apricots, walnuts and brie wrapped in a filo case, baked golden and served with roasted potatoes and cranberry glaze.
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Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.00
- Paprika spiced chicken with salad, lemon and lime aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with fries.
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Pacifically Speaking POA
- Freshly caught fish fillets cooked according to the whim of the chef. Please ask you wait staff for today's catch.
- Fries N/A
- Side Salad** $5.50
- Beer Fries $5.50
- Creamy Potato Mash N/A
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Ale House Loaf $10.50
- A locally baked loaf, either plain or dripping with garlic butter, served with a herb and sweet chilli dip.
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Soup of the day $10.50
- Chef's soup of the day, please see specials board or ask a staff member for today's option
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Mini Pavlova $13.50
- Served with whipped cream, ice cream & brandy sauce
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Chicken Tenders $12.00
- Crumbled chicken tenders served with aioli & sweet chilli dipping sauce
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Fish and Chips $12.00
- Battered Hoki served with tartare sauce, fries & side salad
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Caeser Salad $18.00 Add anchovies $19.50
- Classic Caeser salad, cos-lettuce, croutons, chicken & bacon dressed with permesan cheese and Caeser sauce topped with a poached egg
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Chicken Quesadillas $21.00
- Grilled tortilla filled with spiced chicken, cheese and spring onions topped with a afresh salsa & sour cream, served with wedges and salad
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Beer Battered Hoki $13.00
- served with tartare sauce, salad & fries
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Leithfield Burger $18.00
- Big beef patty, bacon, lettuce, cheese, tomato & onion jam served with fries (Chicken version with plum sauce add $2.00)
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Ice cream Selection $14.00
- A selection of gourmet ice creams from the current menu
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Peppers Club Sandwich $25.00
- Southern fried chicken, bacon, avocado, spinach, fresh tomato & Swiss cheese on toasted sourdough bread with Dijon aioli & a side of fries
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Crumbed Calamari $15.00
- Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon and chipotle mayo
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French Fries $9.00
- Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
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Minestrone Soup $16.00
- cannellini beans, Peter Timbs hot Hungarian sausage with fine winter vegetables & parmesan croute
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Cardrona Valley Merino Lamb Rump $38.00
- Slow cooked shoulder fetta croquettes, broad bean, sweet pea cassoulet & panko crumbed sweetbreads & pan juices
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Butter Milk Pancakes $18.50
- served w/ Canadian maple syrup & your choice of: whipped cream & berry compote, or bacon & banana
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Roast Mushroom Ragout $22.50
- mushrooms cooked in balsamic & cream reduction, wilted spinach & fetta cheese on toasted ciabatta
- Steamed chicken with ginger and spring onion $20
- Honey BBQ pork $20
- MA PO tofu on rice(pork mince) $15
- Stir fried noodles with choice of (Chicken, beef, BBQ Pork, Prawns, Vegetables) $16
- Lamb with cumin seeds on rice $15
- Combination stir fried noodles $17
- Hot and spicy chicken $20
- Lemon chicken $20
- $8.00 Each
- Lamb Souvlaki - seasoned lamb with hummus and tomato base, red onion, mozzarella, red peppers, topped with crisp lettuce and yoghurt dressing $20.00
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Drunken affogato $15.00
- shot of espresso served on kapati affogato ice-cream and a shot of liqueur of your choice
- Eggs
- Seafood Laksa, served with rice noodles in an aromatic Asian spiced broth $29.00
- Salmon - Local Aoraki smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion and capers with tomato and a lemon and dill dressing $20.00
- Chicken Quesadilla, spicy Mexican chicken and bean mix, sandwiched between a toasted tortilla, served with guacamole and sour cream $18.00
- $7.00 Each
- Iced chocolate, Iced coffee $6.0
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Bacon butty $2.5
- with fried egg add
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French toast $14.5
- French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt
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Banana bread $6.5
- served with walnut butter
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Pesto pasta $14.0
- Fettucine tossed in basil pesto and topped with roast tomato
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Eggs Benedict $16.5
- with spinach
- Bundaberg ginger beer $4.0
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Eggs Benedict $17.5
- with hot smoked salmon
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Cheese Souffle $17.00
- Three cheese souffle, apple & walnut salad, melba toast
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Duck $37.00
- Duck a l'orange, kumara puree, glazed carrots, green beans, roasted hazelnuts
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Salmon $18.00
- Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot carpaccio, creme fraiche, herb salad
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Vegetarian Breakfast $21.50
- House-made hashbrown, sauteed spinach, roasted tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
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Lunch & Dinner: Homemade Pasta $13.50
- Served with tomato sauce and grated cheese
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Venison $38.00
- Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
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Brunch: Pancakes $10.50
- Pancakes served maple syrup & cream
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Soup of the Day $16.00
- Staff will advise on today's special, served with a bun
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Pegasus pancakes $12.00
- Bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & creme fraiche
- -with chicken $21.00
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Brekkie bap $10.00
- Egg, cheese and bacon
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Flat breads (V) $9.00
- Crispy, thin flatbread with fresh homemade hummus
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Crispy chicken burger $19.00
- With avocado, salsa iceberg lettuce, tomato and bacon
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Crunchy toasted muesli $13.50
- Homemade, topped with yoghurt fresh fruit salad
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Tandoori chicken salad (GF) $21.00
- On fresh greens with red onion, sliced capsicum, mango, cumin and and honey dressing
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Full english $19.50
- Eggs any style, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, baked beans and toast
- Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
- Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
- Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
- Plain $2.50
- Sandwich style $10.00
- Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
- Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
- Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
The Option Bistro and Wines
Phone
033235455
Opened hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price
$30 - $50
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , International , Kiwi , New Zealand , Spanish
Features
Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Gluten Free Options , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , After-hours , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Cash , Bankcard , Lunch , Group Meal , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Cards accepted , Disabled Friendly , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar