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
- Deep Fried Whole Fish with Garlic or Chilli $21.00
- Fresh Spring Rolls (Pack of 3)
- Sweet and Sour Pork $13.50
- Som Tom (carrot salad) - With Prawns $13.50 $11.00
- Bamboo Salad $10.50
- Thai Suki Yaki Chicken, Beef or Pork $13.50
- Garlic Prawn On Rice $15.50
- Green Curry (Chicken or Beef) $14.50
- - Add haloumi $7.00
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Passion
- Passionfruit
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Eggs Any Way $16.50
- Two eggs poached, fried or scrambled, served with house made tomato & mango chutney and toasted ciabatta, accompanied by your choice of mushrooms or bacon or grilled tomato.
- - Add goats feta $7.00
- Sauteed green beans with feta cheese, mint and cacao nibs $9.00
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Irish Cream
- Baileys Caramel
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She's Infamous Brownie $14.50
- 70% chocolate brownie warmed and served with black currant and coconut ice cream, a chocolate spoon, chocolate flakes and whipped cream.
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Cookies n Cream
- Cookie Cacao Vanilla
- Fries
- Fresh fruit
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Chicken & Shrimp $26.00
- Smoked chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
- Choose a meal, a drink (apple juice, orange juice, chocolate milk, or frizzy) and an ice cream
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Bower Burger $22.00
- 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
- Vegetarian $15.00
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Extras $3.00
- Onion rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hash-browns (2)
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Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
- Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavoursome creamy mushroom sauce
- Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
- Garlic Naan - Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic, baked in the tandoor. $3.50
- Naan - Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in the tandoor. $3.00
- Paneer & Garlic Kulcha - Naan sprinkled with crushed garlic, stuffed with home made Indian cottage cheese and spices. $5.00
- Tandoori Lamb Salad - Boti Kebab tossed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice served with mint chutney. $15.00
- Jeera Rice - Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds. $6.50
- Kechumber - Diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices. $3.50
- Papadom $1.00
- Vegetable $10.00
- Chicken Teriyaki $10.00
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Pork Katsu $12.00
- Lightly crumbed,deep-fried pork in tangy soy sauce served with vege & rice
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Yake Udon $12.00
- Stir fried thick noodle, chicken and veges in teriyaki sauce
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Yookgejang (spicy beef soup with rice) $12.00
- Spicy soup made with beef, spring onions, mushrooms in a red broth seasoned with chilli, garlic and soy sauce
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Bibimbap (Tofu/Chicken/Beef) (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- This literally means ‘mixed meal’ and is made by combining steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, egg, your favourite meat or tofu and mixing altogether with a delicious red chilli paste called ‘gochujang’
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Fried Rice (Vegetarian available) $12.00
- Fried rice with beef/chicken/shrimp/kimchi and veges
- Sushi
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Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
- in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
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Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
- chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
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Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
- served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
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Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
- choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
- shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
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Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
- pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
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Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
- loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
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Aam or Apricot Chicken $9.90
- (Boneless diced chicken cooked with pureed mango or apricot and mild spices.)
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Shukta $20.90
- Mixed fresh colourful vegetables, mix lentils cooked together with coconut cream, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic and Panchporon (Bengali specialty 5 spices) to give you a true Bengali home style sensational taste
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Mushrooms Delight $12.90
- Fresh mushrooms stuffed with minced lamb spiced up with various herbs coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried, served with herbs sauce
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Combo deal (Premium) $16.40 / each
- Curry: A choice of lunch premium curry from the lunch menu served with rice, a naan bread (plain or butter) and a small coke or sprite or a tea or espresso coffee
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Premayer Veera $20.90
- Lamb, homemade cottage cheese and banana pieces cooked in specially made aromatic dhakai fruity gravy and finished with a touch of fresh yoghurt
- Diet Coke $3.40
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Nobo Mach-da $29.90
- Pan fried Salmon fish marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, aromatic Bengali herbs and spices, served with specially cooked lentil and fresh salad
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Shadhyar Chingri $21.90
- Prawn cooked in fresh apple, orange, cashew nut and a special blend of spices and then finished with Nobanno specialty aromatic honey milk sauce
- OKRA RATATOUILLE(GF)(V) $9.50
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DEVILLED EGGS (4) $9.50
- TOPPED WITH POPCORN SHRIMP, HOUSEMADE PICKLE, AND CHIVES
- TEXAS CAVIAR (BLACK-EYED BEAN SALAD)(GF), (V $9.00
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BANANA SPLIT $16.50
- with caramelised rum pineapple, salted caramel, candied pecans, vanilla & chocolate ice creams, fudge sauce, cookie cream whip, and a bourbon cherry (serves 2)
- "HELLO CLEVELAND" POTATO SALAD (GF)( V) $8.00
- FRIED CHICKEN, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE SLAW, BUTTERMILK RANCH
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SWEET POTATO GRIT CAKES $15.00
- okra ratatouille shaved parmesan, rocket,(V)
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CRAB LOUIE $20.00
- asparagus, cherry tomato, avocado purée, devilled egg, seasonal greens
- -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
- Nsf. Seafood noodle soup $12.00
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tom kha soup $10.00
- served with rice.
- -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
- Deep fried spring rolls $5.00
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stir fried cashew nuts $10.00
- Served with rice.
- pad see-eiw $10.00
- -seafood $5.00
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200g Rump Steak $15.00
- Grilled to your Liking with Chips & Fried Eggs. Choice of Sauce – Peppercorn, Bacon & Mushroom 0r Garlic Butter.
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Chicken & Cognac Pate $13.00
- Toasted Ciabatta Bread, Apple & Pear Relish, Balsamic Vinegar Glaze.
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Steamed Green Lip Mussels $14.50
- (1/2 kg) in Cider & Bacon Broth, Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
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Traditional Breakfast $15.00
- 2 Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Pork Breakfast Sausage, Hash Brown, Toast & Grilled Tomato
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Pork Belly Roast $15.00
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Red Wine Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables.
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Beef, Chicken or Falafel Burger $15.00
- With Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato & Relish in a Freshly Baked Ciabatta Bun, Served with Fries
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Potato & Leek Soup $9.90
- Served with Toasted Garlic Bread.
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Fish & Chips $15.00
- Freshly Battered & Golden Fried or Grilled with Chips, Tomato & Parmesan Salad, Lemon
- Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
- Kransky Roll $2.20
- Fish $3.10
- Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Lasagna Square $3.00
- Sausage Roll $2.00
- Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
- Hot Meat Sandwich / Roll $7.50
- Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
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Katsu Don
- Japanese Style chicken cutlet cooked in light soy flavoured soup & egg, served on Rice
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No Carbs Kebab
- just salad & choice of lamb, chicken or mix kebabs
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Katsu Curry $11.50
- Japanese style curry on rice with chicken cutlet
- - snack: $9.00
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Deal 1 $9.00
- Small kebab with chips & pop tops drinks
- Plain Burger $5.00
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Kebab Sandwich $6.00
- Choice of Chicken, lamb or mix meat
- -reg: $10.5
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Beef Hot Pot $12.00
- Tasty beef hot pot served with potato mash with bread.
- Fresh Garden Salad $5.50
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Bread and Spreads $11.00
- A selection of 3 breads and 3 spreads.
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Chicken Salad $20.00
- Chicken breast served with a fresh salad finished with an aioli dressing.
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Liqueur Coffee $8.50
- Baileys, Drambuie, Jamesons or Kahlua
- Roasted Winter Vegetables $5.50
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Southern Style Fried Chicken Wings $13.50
- Served with petite salad, sour cream and sweet chilli.
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Becks Burger $12.00
- Beef pattie with caramelised onion, tomato, cheese, salad, aioli and chips.
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Fruit Platter - Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers & Organic Honey Yoghurt $7.00
- A selection of in-season fresh fruit served with local organic honey yoghurt for dipping (2 skewers per person)
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Paleo Banana & Salted Caramel Muffin $4.40
- These muffins are nutition packed! Made with almond meal so also high in protein, other healthy ingredients include; linseeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flour, apples, carrots, eggs, spices & date
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Lean Vegetarian Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, Pure's own made hummus, quinoa & feta for protein
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Beef & Seasonal Salad Wrap (2 half wraps) $10.50
- Fresh seasonal salad filled wrap with lean braised beef & Pure's own made dressing
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Caramel seed slice 'RAW' $4.50
- Macadamia nuts, coconut, psyllium husk, vanilla, dates, peanut butter, salt, coconut oil, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed meal, almonds, tahini, coconut sugar, cocoa, fine coconut. (GF, Egg
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Lean Chicken Wrap (2 halves, serves 1-2 people) $10.00
- Lean wrap filled with seasonal fresh salad, sous vide lemon & thyme chicken & Pure's own made hummus
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Chef's Large Salad Box (per person) seasonal variety of fresh local produce $12.50
- Salad is fresh/seasonal & changes daily - tofu is made locally with water
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Mini Lean Chicken Wrap $3.50
- Bite sized lean wrap filled with fresh seasonal salad, Pure's own made hummus & sous vide lemon & thyme free range chicken
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Chips $ 3.50
- Pottle
- Bread Rolls/Sandwiches from $ 4.50
- All Pies from $ 4.00
- Hamburger $ 6.00
- Wedges - Bowl $ 6.50
- Savoury OR Sweet Danish $ 3.20
- Char Grilled Chicken $ 6.80
- Fishermans Basket $ 18.50
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