The Option Bistro and Wines in Canterbury Menu

LUNCH LUNCH
  • Seafood Chowder Reg $17.90/Lg $21.90
    • Premium Seafood served with Garlic Toast
  • Flat Bread $9.90
    • Garlic/ Sweet Chilli/ Cheddar or Pesto/ Parmesan
  • Bruschetta Duo $16.90
    • Tomato/ Basil/ Mozzarella/ Mushroom/ Thyme/ Brie
  • Sardines Platter $12.90
    • Canned Sardines in oil served with Crostini, Olives and Radish
  • Liver Pate $13.90
    • Served with Crostini, Red Onion, Chutney and Olives
  • Antipasto Platter $48.00
    • Cheese/ Cured Meats/ Olives/ Pickles/ Crackers/ Vegetables/ Chutney/ Bread/ Fruit
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $22.90
    • Crispy coated served with a green salad and Chilli Lime Mayo
  • Fish of the Day $24.90
    • Panfried fish served with Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Dill & Caper Butter
  • Steak Caprese $24.90
    • Marinated steak with juicy tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil served with crusty bread & green salad
  • Chicken Salad $23.90
    • Coconut & Chilli marinated tenderloin salad greens and Julien vegetables finished with Mango Dressing & Coconut Chips
  • Oriental Pork Belly Salad $23.90
    • Crispy marinated pork belly, leafy greens, fresh mint, Coriander, Crushed Peanuts and Oriental Dressing
  • Arancini Balls $23.90
    • Minted Pea, Lemon & Chorizo Risotto balls coated in panko crumbed served with Green Salad and Aioli
  • Kumara & Bacon Salad $22.90
    • Roasted kumara and crispy bacon on top of Salad Greens and Aioli and Roasted Cashews
SIDES 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 DESSERTS
  • Crème Brulee $12.90
    • Orange scented crème Brulee with homemade pistachio shortbread
  • Jelly Tip Panna Cotta $12.90
    • Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Raspberry Belly and Chocolate Shards
  • Lemon Cheesecake $12.90
    • served with Blueberry compote and Vanilla bean ice cream
  • Chocolate Fudge Sundae $11.90
    • Vanilla and Chocolate Mud ice cream with fudge sauce topped with Chartilly cream
  • Sorbet Duo $11.90
    • Two of our delicious cooking sorbets of the day
  • 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

  • Crispy Pork Salad $19.5
    • Crispy pork with red onion, tomato and cucumber
  • Banana Split $12
    • Sliced Banana filled with ice cream, whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauces
  • Sweet & Sour Stir-fried $19
    • Stir-fried mixed fresh vegetables, onion, carrot, courgette, tomato, cucumber, pineapple and baby corn. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, duck, Vegetarian
  • Sour Soup (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
    • Prawn. Another popular flavour sour soup with courgette, carrot, bamboo shoots, capsicum, baby corn, spring onion, bean sprouts and mushrooms
  • Tom Yum (1 person / 3 people share) $12.5 / $29
    • Prawn. Thai soup with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, carrot, mushroom and red onion
  • Gaeng Dang (Red Curry) $19.5
    • Traditional Thai curry with green bean, carrot, pumpkin, sliced bamboo shoots, courgette and cauliflower in coconut milk. Choice of meat: Chicken, pork, beef, prawn, crispy pork, duck, Vegetarian
  • Roasted Duck Lychee Curry $23
    • Thai curry roast duck with lychee, pineapple, grapes, carrot and cauliflower, very popular in Thailand
  • Tom Kha (1 person / 3 people share) $11.5 / $28
    • Chicken. Thai soup with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lemon juice, carrot, mushroom, cabbage, red onion and kaffir lime leaves
  • Fish Curry $17.99
    • Cooked in North Indian style, a real taste of India.
  • Chicken/Lamb Lajabab (Chef Special) $15.99
    • Cooked with onion tomato and cashew sauce and fingiri leaves flower.
  • Aloo Gobi $14.99
    • Potatoes cauliflower cooked with onion tomato herbs and spices.
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $15.99
    • Lamb cooked in mild delicately spiced gravy added with grated tomatoes and onions.
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
  • Plain Naan $2.50
  • Peas Pulao $3.99
  • Dal Bhat $15.99
  • Lust Deluxe $18.50 / $9.00
    • Marinated Steak, Venison Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon, Smoked Chorizo, Black Pepper and Bearnaise sauce, Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Gluttony $16.00 / $8.00
    • Onion, Garlic, Salami, Ham, Mushroom, Pineapple, Capsicum, Tomato, Bacon, Black Pepper. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Free Range Chicken Nibbles $7.50
    • 6 succulent free range nibbles on the bone, lashed with your choice of sauce
  • Creator $16.00 / $8.00
    • Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Fresh Green Salad $5.00
    • All the Essentials
  • Spare Ribs $12.50
    • 1/2 a kilo of marinated pork ribs lashed with your choice of APA spicy sauce, cola BBQ sauce or smokey BBQ sauce
  • 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
  • Grilled sumac Lamb Kona with yoghurt and mint sauce $12.50
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Almond or Pistachio Orange Blossom Baklava $7.90
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chefs choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
  • Pil Pli marinated Chicken strip, battered and served with chilli jam $12.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
  • Pan-seared garlic King Prawns with lemon and harissa $15.00
  • Hot and Sour Soup $5.00
  • Venison with XO Sauce $28.00
  • Mouth Watering Hot and Sour Chicken Salad $6.00
  • Honey BBQ Pork $8.00
  • Fried Spicy Garlic Pork Sparerib $16.00
  • Spicy Beef on Sizzling Plate $16.00
  • Slow Cook Whole Abalone in Oyster Sauce POA
  • Stir Fried Beef with Beans $16.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Combination Seafood $21.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $22.00
  • Squids $19.00
  • Crispy pork in Pahd Thai $20.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • Rice or Noodle base $2.00
  • Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $14.00
  • Chicken Pattie $2.20
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Giant $7.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice $6.50
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.50
  • Judge Roy Bean Dip $11.00
    • Spicy red kidney beans, cheddar cheese, sundried tomatoes and jalapenos. Blended and served hot with sour cream and oven-baked flour tortilla chips.
  • Lone Star Artisan Loaf $10.00
    • A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf, handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter.
  • - Six $19.00
  • Chips $9.00
    • Buffalo Chips - Chunky potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream. / Straight-Cut - Crunchy potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of coriander aioli.
  • Maverick Fillet $38.00
    • Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
  • Steak Sauce Options N/A
    • Chunky Mushroom / Beef & Red Wine / Peppercorn / Garlic Butter / Jack Daniel's & Cracked Pepper
  • Stand By Your Lamb $36.00
    • Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sauteed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes and a mint jus.
  • Longhorn Cheesecake $12.00
    • Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
  • Mixed Seafood & Udon Noodles $9.90
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
  • Tempura Vegetable $4.00
  • Tempura Vegetables & Soba Noodles $9.50
  • Tempura Shrimp & Vegetable $4.50
  • Crumbed Prawn (2pcs) $3.00
  • Tempura Prawn & Udon Noodles $12.50
  • Ali chicken bowls served with steamed rice or salad (optional) and Japanese mayo and pickles
  • Polenta Chips $18
    • Sautéed Mushrooms, Thyme, Havoc Pork Chorizo, Housemade Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Pie of The Day (*Canterbury Syrah 2010) $24
    • Chefs selection of fresh baked daily pie and matching sides
  • Seafood Platter $39
    • Chefs selection of fresh seafood – Ask your wait staff for today’s platter range
  • Seasonal Vegetable Ribbons
    • Shaved Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon Pepper
  • Estate Pears (*Waipara Pinot Noir 2009) $22
    • Wrapped in Bacon, Mesclun, Evansdale Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Pinot Noir Syrup
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $25
    • Polenta Chips, Vines Slaw, Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Grilled Stone Fruit GF $12.50
    • Cinnamon Honey Cream
  • Vines Platter $39
    • Evansdale Cheese Selection, Housemade Dolmadas, Luzette’s Banana Chutney, Capsicum Chutney, Cucumber Fennel Pickle, Pickled onion, Gherkin, Shaved Cold Meats, Duck Liver Pate
  • Beef fillet, horseradish whipped potato,seasonal vegetables, port jus
  • Soup of the day Served house baked bread
  • Yellow fin tuna sesame crusted pan seared,wakame orange salad, soy dressing
  • Roasted beetroot and goats cheese salad,balsamic dressing
  • Trio of ice cream
  • Confit Duck leg, tomato and herb cassoulet,seasonal vegetable, port jus
  • Chocolate crème brûlée with berries ice cream
  • Pan fried groper
    • Rice pilaf, cucumber & carrot salad,stay sauce
  • ''Gayeddie'' $24.00
    • Mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, sun dried tomato finished with baby spinach and aioli
  • Crispy Roasted Potatoes $9.00
    • With garlic confit, bacon and cheese melt
  • Fredo De Pussi $26.00
    • A beetroot puree base with mushrooms, artichoke, charred pimento, black olives, jalapenos, feta and mozzarella and seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic
  • N.Y.P.D. Report $25.00
    • Sticky pig belly, bourbon bbq sauce, cheese with garlic mayo
  • 'Mosquito Brother' $26.00
    • Sweet soy marinated roast chicken, chilli, ginger, spring onions and cashews with brie and cream cheese
  • Mario Puzo's Margherita $22.00
    • Roma tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, basil and fresh garlic
  • Don Mario Santoini $26.00
    • Pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked hickory BBQ sauce, mozzarella and sour cream
  • Lucky Luciano $24.00
    • Ricotta white sauce, char-grilled red peppers, mozzarella, romano cheese, olive oil
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
    • Bacon
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Cos lettuce with bacon,croutons,shaved parmesean,anchovies & a poached egg (available Gluten Free)
  • French Toast $18.50
    • A classic with bacon, banana and lashings of maple syrup
  • Pancakes $17.50
    • Banana, Bacon & Maple syrup
  • Granola Cup $10.50
    • Fresh berries and Yoghurt with homemade toasted muesli
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.50
    • Chicken tenders tossed thru salad greens & topped with crispy noodles & a mint yoghurt dressing
  • Smoked Salmon & Hash Browns $19.00
    • Served with a poached egg, avocado & hollandaise (Gluten Free)
  • Kids Platter $8.50
    • Ham & cheese toastie, rice crackers, raisins, lolly cake & fruit
  • Bacon & cheese $4.30
  • Wellingtonian $10.20
    • Roast beef, pate, onion marmalade, spinach and tomato
  • Big pineapple $27.00/ $16.00
    • Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • BLT $4.30
  • The bronx $29.00/ $17.00
    • Chicken, mushroom, olives, herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Low fat plain $5.40
  • Jersey girl $29.00/ $17.00
    • Chicken, italian fennel sausage, capers, herbs, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Guacamole $5.40
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
  • Grilled mushrooms on toast with poached egg, truffle oil, mascarpone and soft herbs $15.00
  • Steak sandwich with onion jam, crispy bacon wild roquette, hollandaise and fries $17.00
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Slow roast tomato pappardelle with baby basil , pecorino, olives and olive oil $13.00
  • Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
  • All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
The Option Bistro and Wines

The Option Bistro and Wines

location

Address

158 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033235455

clock

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 range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , International , Kiwi , New Zealand , Spanish

features

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

Location
158 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand