Ballance Street Bistro and Bar in Gisborne Menu

Karahi paneer $13.90
- Cottage cheese pan-fried with onion, capsicums in a special blend of masala, finished in a wok
Chilly chicken $19.90
- Boneless fried flavoured with onion, green capsicum and tomatoes, with sweet chilli sauce
Beef rogan josh $16.90
- Diced beef cooked in traditional North Indian style
Beef vindaloo $16.90
- Spicy beef curry straight from exotic beaches of Goa
Tandoori platter for two $24.90
- Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Chicken
Aloo mattar $13.90
- Potatoes and peas cooked together in a subtle, spicy gravy
Chicken tikka masala $16.90
- Succulent Tandoori chicken morsels cooked in a spicy gravy with green peppers
Saag aloo $13.90
- Potatoes in a fine puree of spinach & spices

Nachos $13.50 half size $10.50
- Served with our own Mexican mince, melted cheese, guacamole, salsa & sour cream.
Garlic & Cheese Toasted Ciabatta $7.00 add Bacon $8.00
The Delight $40.00
- A selection of hot and cold seafood: Panko crumbed fish goujons, whole tiger prawns, smoked salmon, marinated fish, mussels, scallop and prawn, kebabs, baked salmon fillet, clams (due to availability some items may change).
Rivers Mixed Grill $22.00
- Minute steak, jumbo sausage, bacon, hash brown, 2 eggs, grilled tomato topped with mushrooms and onions.
Cobb Loaf (1-3 people) $15.00
- Remember the 70’s . . . creamy bacon, spinach and cheese dip inside a warm cobb loaf.
Side of Chips $4.00
Garden Salad $4.50
Creamy Mash Potato $4.00

Buffalo Chips GF DF $5
Campfire Burrito V $24
- Rolled flour tortilla filled with seasonal roasted veges, spicy bean mix and rice. Topped with BBQ sauce, grilled cheese, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.
Two shanks $36
Shanks Peninsula (DF)
- Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich stock of mushroom, onion, fresh herbs and red wine. Served with mashed potato, sautéed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
All kids meals come with a small coleslaw salad, plus a choice of chips, mashed potato or rice.
Lone Star Coleslaw GF DF $5
Maverick Fillet Gf $38
- Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sautéed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
Dixie Chickentm medium $32 / classic $37
- Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand!

Market Fish Ceviche (GF) $19.00
- Coconut, cucumber & puffed rice
Warm Sweetcorn Salad (GF) $23.00
- Roasted peppers, zucchini, avocado, white beans
Roasted Duck Breast (GF) $35.00
- Parsnip, red cabbage, dark chocolate
Grilled Broccolini, Feta & Almonds $12.00
Local Cheese Selection $10.25
- Lavosh, house relish & dried fruits
Grilled 250G Wakanui Sirloin (GF) $35.00
- Potato gratin, charred shallots, italian greens & jus
French Fries & Aioli $8.00
Chicken Caesar Salad $23.00
- Grilled chicken, parmesan, anchovy, bacon & soft egg

Tamarind Chutney $3.00
Aloo Paratha $4.00
- Flaky wholemeal roti bread stuffed with spicy potatoes
Mango Lassi $4.00
Beef Saagwala $16.50
- Beef marinated in yoghurt and spices and delicately cooked in spinach
Onion Bhaji $6.00
- Slices of onions stirred in spiced Channa flour then crisped to a golden brown Chopped vegetables dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried
Bhuna Lamb $16.50
- Lamb cooked in a special blend of spices and finished in a cashewnut and yoghurt gravy
Tandoori Chicken $20.00 / $11.00
- A dish that needs very little introduction. The secret lies in the marinating process. A tender spring chicken marinated in our traditional spices & smoked over charcoal
Beef Madras $16.50
- A medium to hot curry. This delicious tangy dish comes traditionally from South India. Prepared with coconut and a hint of red chilli

Fresh fish turmeric butter, cloudy bay clams, truffled mash, Brioche crumb and lemon wilted spinach $36.00
Salmon gravlax pickled cucumber, crostini, herbed cream cheese and fennel slaw $16.00
Porterhouse steak potato gratin, onion jam and Greek salad $40.00
Crumbed goat’s cheese nectarine, walnut, rocket & honey $17.00
Greek salad $10.00
Garlic bread $10.00
Seasonal vegetables walnuts and parmesan $10.00
200gm Eye fillet sautéed mushrooms, spinach, buffalo mozzarella and dried tomato $42.00

Homemade toasted Muesli & Seasonal fresh Fruit & Yogurt. $15.50
Vege Breakfast $17.50
- Potato Cakes on a bed of fresh Rocket & Poached Eggs & Zesty Hollandaise. >>
FROM 6AM - 2PM daily, SUNDAYS and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 8AM - 2PM
Breakfast BLT $14.50
- Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato in a zesty Aioli & Tomato Chutney. >>
Omelette $18.00
- choice of 3 fillings. >>
Zest Big Breakfast $21.00
- Bacon, Sausage, Tomato, Mushrooms, Hashbrown, fried Eggs on Wholegrain Toast. >>
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Bacon, or Salmon on a toasted English Muffin, wilted Spinach & a Zesty Hollandaise. >>
Pancakes served with Bacon, fresh Banana, Maple and Berry Coulis. $16.50

Dessert Special $12.50
Crepes & Garden Salad $22.50
- Blue cheese, spinach & mushroom with pine nuts - Or Bacon & egg pizza style with creme fraiche $22.50
Duck & Mushroom Pate $14.00
- With homemade bread & garden salad
Pecan Pie $15.00
- Vanilla bean ice cream, pecan praline sauce
Main Special $25.00
Chinese 5 Spice Smoked Duck Breast $18.00
- Pickled vegetables, sweet & sour sauce
- Comte $24.50
- Cow's milk washed rind firm cheese from the Franche-Comte region in the East of France.
Fresh Strawberry Gateau $15.00
- Mascarpone creme, strawberry sorbet

(for approximately 50 people or more)
Asian Marinated Chicken Drum Sticks
Mixed Cold Seafood Platter
Fruit Salad
Roast Beef, Mustard & Gravy
Tea & Coffee
Mixed Cold Seafood Platter
Tea & Coffee

Creme brulee with poached fruit. $13.00
Buffalo mozzarella salad $20.00
- with balsamic tomatoes,basil,asparagus,olive oil,vina cotta & crostini.
Ploughman's sharing plate $35.00
- with pastrami,camemnert,fried halloumi,marinated olives,pickled onion,gherkins,beetroot chutney,smoked butter & toasted ciabatta.
Rancheros eggs $19.00
- in tomato ,refried beans ,capsicum,chorizo & chilli with toast.
Homemade bagels $13.00
- with smoked salmon,cream cheese,lemon & rocket.
See blackboard for today's specials POA
Creamy balsamic mushrooms $15.00
- in brioche cob loaf with spinach & tomato.
Today's cakes (see front counter) POA

Greek Salad $8.0
Fish 'n' Chips - Crispy Beer Battered Fish, Fries, Salad & Tartare Sauce $28.0 (add 2 eggs $3.0)
Eggs Benedict - Bacon , Spinach, Toasted Croissant, Hollandaise Sauce $18.5
Mini Grill - Breakfast Sausages, Bacon, Eggs, Hash browns , Mushroom , Toast $16.5
Fish of the day $30.0
Roasted Baby Beetroot & Pumpkin Salad - Cherry Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Feta, Olive Oil Dressing $18.5
Wharf Platter - Selection of Cheeses, Seafood, Pickles, Meats, Crackers, Bread $35.0 for two, $60.0 for four
Fries $5.0

Rosti stack $16.50
Thai beef salad $16.50
Smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese $16.50
Fish & chips $19.50
-salmon and spinach $17.50
Meat lovers $15.50
Fish burger $17.00
-eggs (any style), bacon, mushrooms, sausage, baked beans, spinach, tomato, hash browns $21.50

Paua Fritter $7.00
- Battered
Stock Route Grill $13.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, mushrooms & tomato
Roast Vege Delight $16.50
- Pizza sauce, roasted veges, capsicum, feta, olives, basil pesto & mozzarella
Grilled Ham, Cheese & Tomato $9.00
Beef $10.00
Hawaiian $12.00
- Pizza sauce, ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Hot Dog $3.00
- Battered
Meat $5.00

Seafood Basket $22.00
- 2 Scallops, 3 Prawns, 2 Squid rings, 2 Mussels, 1 Oyster, 3 Fish bites served with Salad &Fries
Homemade Lasagne $15.00
- served with chips and fresh salad
Seafood Chowder $18.00
- delicious home style seafood chowder served with a fresh baked dinner roll
Uawa Burger $17.00
- 180 gram Beef Burger or Crumbed Chicken Breast, with Salad, Tomato, Beetroot, Honey Mustard & Tomato Relish, served with Fries
Battered Hoki $3.00
Kids Burger & Chips $8.00
Fish Meal $21.00
- Freshly prepared, Tempura Battered Hoki, served with 2 Eggs, Fries, Salad and Tartare Sauce
Kids Fish Bites & Chips $8.00

Soup of the Day $10.50
- served with organic garlic bread
Gourmet Panini $12.00
- with smoked chicken, salami, ham
Pasta of the Week $15.00
Open Sandwiches $10.50
- with chicken / ham / salami
Steak Sandwich $14.00
Chicken Salad $12.00
Smoked Salmon Bagel $10.00
Frittata $9.50
- with salad

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