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

  • Ice cream sundae $9.50
    • with a choice of berry, chocolate or toffee sauce & whipped cream
  • Duck liver pate $19.50
    • in pancetta / seasonal fruit chutney / French baguette
  • Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli $21.50
    • sage & pine nut noisette butter
  • Chefs roast special Market price
  • Beef fillet $39.50
    • in smoky bacon / seared scallops / sauteed kale / roesti potatoes
  • Selection of assorted breads & spreads $10.50
  • Raspberry creme brule / pistachio biscotti $13.00
  • Assorted slices $4.50
  • Plaln $3.50
  • Pineapple Ring $1.60
  • Chicken Fillet $3. 50
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Pineapple $4.20
  • 6 onion Rings $4.00
  • Extras $1.00
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $2.20
  • Affogato $7.00
    • Espresso coffee served with ice-cream
  • Gourmet bangers and mash $22.50
    • Slow Cooked Local Lamb Sausages in a Red Onion Jus with Creamy Potato & Kumara Mash
  • Garlic bread $6.50
    • Crispy Ciabatta Bread with Garlic & Herb Infused Butter
  • Espresso coffee $3.50 - $5.00
    • English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
  • Selection of speciality - Leaf teas $3.50
    • English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Kiwi Breakfast, Peppermint, Chai, Berrylicious
  • Fish 'n' chips $21.50
    • Fresh Fish of the Day in a Homemade Crispy Beer Batter. Served with Steakhouse Fries, Salad, and Tartar Sauce
  • Prawn twister $10.00
    • Crispy deep fried prawn twister served with Sweet Chili & a Side Salad
  • Apple & rhubarb crumble $12.00
    • Warm apple & rhubarb crumble served with ice-cream, whipped cream & fresh fruit slices
  • Onion Rings (dz) $8.00
  • 3 Fish Bites $2.60
  • 12 Chicken Nuggets $9.00
  • Scallops $18.00
  • Curry Rolls $2.80
  • 4 Mini Donut $2.30
  • Chicken and Cheese Pattie $2.80
  • Mini Spring Rolls (dz) $5.00
  • Cheerios $10.00
    • Tomato sauce.
  • Sauces N/A
    • Wild Mushroom, Bèarnaise, Red Wine Jus, Garlic Butter, Green Peppercorn, Smokey BBQ.
  • Ribs $14.00
    • Juicy, tender, sticky.
  • Mushrooms on Toast $17.00
    • Sautéed mushrooms with parmesan and rocket served on multigrain toast with truffle oil.
  • Akaroa Salmon $35.00
    • Crispy skin salmon with cumin spiced Israeli cous cous, eggplant puree, crisp fennel and lemon salad
  • Risotto Balls $12.00
    • Sundried tomato and mozzarella with eggplant puree.
  • Seafood Chowder (Main) $23.00
    • Mains serving has the addition of green lipped mussels in the shell and tempura prawns.
  • Sirloin $36.00
    • 300g tender and full of flavour.
  • Chicken Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced chicken with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms in gravy on fried rice
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
    • Sliced chicken, onions, peas, egg and fried rice
  • Steak Tomato Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced steak with seasonal vegetables and tomatoes in gravy on fried rice
  • Fish / Chips $2.20
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.50
    • Battered fish, onions, pineapple, peppers and carrots in sweet and sour sauce
  • -1 doz (no sauce) $7.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $11.50
    • Battered pork, onions, pineapple, peppers, and carrots in sweet and sour sauce
  • Steak Curry on Fried Rice $10.00
    • Curry sliced steak with seasonal vegetables in gravy on fried rice
  • MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
    • oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.50
    • with toasted bread roll
  • CHEESECAKE $12.00
    • check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $7.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
    • freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
    • served with gourmet roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables or garden salad
  • ROAST VEGETABLE STACK $19.50
    • served on polenta bread with roast capsicum coulis
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • Nosh Burger with Tatties $23.50
    • chicken & kale pattie with bacon or beetroot & chickpea pattie with mushroom, both served with asian slaw & swiss cheese
  • French Toast $18
    • panfried brioche served with bacon & maple syrup
  • Salad of the Day $19.90
    • please ask our wait staff
  • Greek Chicken Croquettes $17
    • with salad greens & atzatziki dressing
  • Baked Feta with Olives $17
    • warmed olives, feta and chargrilled capsicum with ciabatta
  • Harrissa Lamb/Chicken Wrap $19.90
    • lamb or chicken strips, hummus, tomato, lettuce, in a middle-eastern wrap with yogurt dressing
  • Nosh Tatties (GF) $11
    • served with aioloi & relish
  • Mussel Chowder $18
    • a creamy blend of mussels & vegetables & rye toast
  • Banana Split $6.50
    • banana, two balls of vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • Roasted Mushrooms $18.50
    • button mushrooms cooked in a balsamic & cream reduction w/ wilted spinach, feta cheese on toasted ciabatta
  • Cheese Platter $24.00
    • A selection of fine NZ chesses, crackers and Quince paste
  • Traditional Breakfast $17.50
    • two eggs cooked to order w/ bacon, on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten bread with tomato relish
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • Omelette $18.50
    • Classic 3 egg omelette; filled w/ your choice of: tomato, cheese, ham, onion, mushroom or smoked salmon / served w/ tomato relish & toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free bread
  • Full Breakfast $28.00
    • includes full continental breakfast w/ any main course selection below
  • Pud Thai chicken $12.00
  • Fried Chicken Wings $9.00
  • Sambal chicken (Indonesian chilli) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Dried stir fried (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
    • tossed chilli paste & vegetables
  • Laksa Noodle soup $13.00
    • with chicken & rice noodles
  • Satay Chicken Stick (5 stick) $9.00
  • Crispy fried chicken strip $10.00
    • on rice
  • Fried rice chicken $13.00
  • WHOPPER JR
    • Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • BREKKIE WRAP
    • We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbeque and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS
    • our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
  • CHICKEN MUFFIN
    • Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
  • EGGS BENE DELUXE
    • Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK.
  • SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CRISPY CHICKEN STUNNER $7.00
    • The new Crispy Chicken Stunner meal deal includes one Crispy Chicken burger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • Lamb Shoulder $36.00
    • Braised lamb shoulder, pumpkin & sage gnocchi, buttered greens, braising liquor
  • Venison $38.00
    • Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • English muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce with choice of: Bacon / Smoked Salmon / Wilted Spinach
  • Venison Salad $23.50
    • Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
  • Seafood Chowder $20.00
    • Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawns, melba toast
  • Creme Brulee $14.00
    • Vanilla bean creme brulee, house-made shortbread, baileys ice cream
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • Staff will advise on today's special, served with a bun
  • Breads and Spread for Two $13.00
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (6 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Slow cooked roast of the day
  • Condiments, sauces, and dressings
  • Freshly baked bread rolls
  • Red velvet cake
  • Seasonal vegetable soup
  • Pasta with creamy mushroom sauce & cherry tomatoes
  • Japanese miso soup
  • Spiced apple custard, puff pastry
  • Risotto, carnaroli rice, market inspired, garden salad $32.00
  • Eggs benedict, muffin split, hollandaise, hash brown, your choice of $20.00
    • Bacon or smoked salmon or avocado and tomato
  • Garlic potato mash, red wine jus
  • Japanese style tuna tartare, pickles, soy, edamame, bonito flakes, sushi rice $24.00
  • Soba noodles, chicken, eggplant, cucumber, roast sesame dressing, edamame $22.00
  • Honey roasted carrots, harissa, almonds, feta
  • JDV antipasto platter, parfait, cured meats, seafood, pickles, cheese, toast $79.00
  • Grilled pork belly and beef fillet, kimchi, lettuce, sesame, daikon, rice $24.00
  • Bacon $7.20
  • Harlem hustle (V) $18.00/ $13.00
    • Herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Ham $7.20
  • Plain $4.60
  • Garlic bagel bites $3.50
    • Bagel pieces with garlic butter
  • 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
  • Veggie $7.20
    • with your choice of cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, capsicum and sprouts
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