Bessie in Christchurch Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
    • culture butter
  • Market Oysters
  • Cloudy Bay Clams $18
    • Seaweed Butter, Chilli, Parsley
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
    • Brunt Apple, Radish
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $15
    • Fig, Pistachio, Crostini
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Marlborough King Salmon $24
    • Escabeche, Fennel, Buckwheat
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
SALADS SALADS
  • Cod Lettuce $12
    • Pea Shoots, Radish, Buttermilk Dressing
  • Chopped Salad $12
    • Swede, Red Cabbage, Apple, Hazelnut
OUR PRIME CUTS OUR PRIME CUTS
  • Rib Eye 250g $39
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29
  • Firstlight Grass Fed Wagyu MarbleScore 7-9
  • Rump 350g $48
  • Rib Eye 200g $58
  • Wakani Ashburton Go Day Grain Fed Beef
SAUCES SAUCES
  • White Peppercorn $5.5
  • Smoked Hollandaise $3
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Black Garlic, Mushroom $3
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Horseradish $3
SIDES SIDES
  • Cauliflower, Vadouvan, Curry Leaves, Almonds $13
  • Roasted Brussels, Leaves, Bacon, Walnut Crema $15
  • Spring Carrots, Honega, Sheep’s Feta, Mint $13
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Mushroom, Rosemary Salt $8
  • Freekah Wheat, Broccolini, Dates, Pine Nuts $13
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
MAINS MAINS
  • Westwood Organic Chicken $34
    • Black Barley, Roasted Carrots, Miso
  • Canterbury Venison Cheek $37
    • Pumpkin Tahini, Sprouting Broccoli, Dukkah
  • Freedom Farms Pork Belly $34
    • Celeriac, Kale Sprouts, Persimmon
  • Market Fish $37
    • Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
SPECIALTY CUTS SPECIALTY CUTS
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Specially Cuts-To Share
  • Merino Lamb Shoulder 1Kg $80
  • Wagyu Cross Cut Skirt Steak 500g $55
  • Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
  • Beef Intercostals 350g $26
  • Lamb Collar 350g $30

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Senior fettuccini carbonara $17.50
  • Patty melt $13.00
  • Mushroom cheese burger $13.50
  • Grilled cheese melt $7.50
  • Sizzling chicken $22.80
    • marinated chicken breas grilled to perfection topped with sizzling sauce,grilled capsicum,onion and french fries on a hot plate.
  • Picante burger $15.00
  • Fruit Smoothies $5.50
  • Premium burger $18.00
  • Coco Loco
    • Coconut Vanilla
  • Bula Bean $4.90
    • A chocolate cacao pod filled with creamy smooth Fijian-vanilla-infused ganache and a layer of roasted cacao nibs.
  • - Add haloumi $7.00
  • Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Tiramisu Icecream Cake $14.50
    • Creamy icecream with all the fantastic flavours of tiramisu, served with cocoa powder, a chocolate cup filled with whipped cream, roasted almond and chocolate sauce.
  • Creamy coleslaw $6.00
  • Each $2.90
  • Passion
    • Passionfruit
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Fish Basket $12.50
  • Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
  • Chicken Parmigiana, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Battered Hoki, Chips and a Garden Salad $14.50
  • Spaghetti Marinara $15.50
  • Large $12.50
  • Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
  • Potato Fritter, Guacamole, Cottage Cheese & Poached Egg $17.50
  • Extras & Fillings:
  • Small $9.50
  • Raw Cheesecake - Seasonal Fruit, Low GI, Gluten & Dairy Free $8.50
  • Beer Battered Fries with Aioli
  • Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
  • Sauces N/A
    • Wild Mushroom, Bèarnaise, Red Wine Jus, Garlic Butter, Green Peppercorn, Smokey BBQ.
  • Fettucini $12.00
    • Chicken, peas and a creamy sauce
  • Olives $8.00
    • Marinated in lemon, chilli and herbs.
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • Crisp Chicken with our special spicy sauce
  • Venison Ribs $15.00
    • Slow cooked and covered with our sticky BBQ sauce.
  • Chicken Liver & Thyme Pate $14.00
    • With fig chutney and toast.
  • All kids meals come with a complimentary soft drink or juice.
  • Cheerios $10.00
    • Tomato sauce.
  • EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
  • LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
    • Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
  • BACON & EGGS $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs & streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta (DF)
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.00
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt & poached fruit (V)
  • TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
    • Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
  • OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
    • Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • Beetroot $3.80
  • Chicken $3.80
  • CHICKEN CURRY ON RICE $10.50
  • STEAK SATAY SAUCE $11.50
  • ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG $11.00
  • TOMATOES $ 2.80
  • Double Meat $4.00
  • Pineapple Rings $1.80
  • Roast Pork & Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
  • Chicken & Chinese Mushroom on Rice $9.50
  • Beef Gravy on Rice $9.00
  • Bami Goreng (Noodle) $9.50
  • Hong Kong Style Fried Rice $10.00
  • Beef Brisket on Rice $9.00
  • Hang Seng Hot & Spicy Soup Noodles $9.50
  • Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00
  • Mixed Seafood & Udon Noodles $9.90
  • Teriyaki Beef Bowl
  • Teriyaki Chicken & Udon Noodles $9.90
  • R/combo $11.50
    • with miso or green tea
  • R/combo $13.60
    • with miso or green tea
  • Regular $9.80
  • Chicken Katsu Bowl
    • Japanese style schnitzel
  • Large $13.40
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing
  • Toasted Sandwiches $9.90
    • Choices of Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple and Onion
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Bagel - Toasted $12.90
    • with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Bagel - Toasted $8.90
    • with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Eggs Atlantic $19.50
    • Poached free range Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Sausages $3.50
  • Home Made Toasted Muesli (gluten free) $13.90
    • served with Milk, Organic Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit
  • NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Fiorentina $23.50 / $33.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, spinach, ricotta, olives, mozzarella, parmesan & pinenuts
  • Braised Beef Ravioli $22.50 / $28.50
    • Our slow-braised beef ravioli is served in a deliciously creamy onion, Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce >>
  • Funghi $24.50 / $34.50
    • White-sauce with porcini, Portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella with black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket
  • Gamberoni alla Griglia $21.50
    • Juicy grilled king prawns with parsley, garlic & chilli
  • Beans & Olives $10.50
    • Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olives & tomato
  • Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
    • Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
  • Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
    • House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
  • Mushroom matter/Paneer mushroom $14.50
    • Mushroom & peas cooked with onion tomato herbs and spices.
  • Non-veg platter $16.99
    • Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
  • Beef $16.50
  • Prawn chowmein $14.99
  • Madras chicken/lamb/fish/prawn
    • A traditional south indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices. Choice of your meat.
  • Onion bhajeees (6 psc) $4.99
    • Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tomato sauce.
  • Seekh kebab (6 psc) $9.99
    • Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
  • Chicken chowmein $14.50
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
  • Big breakfast $19.50
    • Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • - With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
  • - Large $8.00
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Fish $2.90
    • Fried or crumbed
  • Large $13.00
  • Fried Chicken Wing $0.50
  • Large $12.00
  • Chili Beef
  • Chicken Fried Rice/Noodles
  • Large $11.00
  • Small $8.50
Bessie

Bessie

location

Address

Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,

phone

Phone

035952799

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Steak , Steakhouse

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Full Bar

Location
Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,