Address
Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,
Bessie in Christchurch Menu
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ENTREES-
Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
- culture butter
- Market Oysters
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Cloudy Bay Clams $18
- Seaweed Butter, Chilli, Parsley
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Octopus $18
- Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
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Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
- Brunt Apple, Radish
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Chicken Liver Parfait $15
- Fig, Pistachio, Crostini
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House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
- Condiments
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Marlborough King Salmon $24
- Escabeche, Fennel, Buckwheat
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Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
- Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
SALADS-
Cod Lettuce $12
- Pea Shoots, Radish, Buttermilk Dressing
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Chopped Salad $12
- Swede, Red Cabbage, Apple, Hazelnut
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- White Peppercorn $5.5
- Smoked Hollandaise $3
- Chinichurri $3
- Black Garlic, Mushroom $3
- Red Wine Jus $5
- Seaweed Butter $4
- Horseradish $3
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-
Westwood Organic Chicken $34
- Black Barley, Roasted Carrots, Miso
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Canterbury Venison Cheek $37
- Pumpkin Tahini, Sprouting Broccoli, Dukkah
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Freedom Farms Pork Belly $34
- Celeriac, Kale Sprouts, Persimmon
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Market Fish $37
- Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
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
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Betty's Soldiers $16.00
- Two soft boiled eggs served with bacon twirls and ciabatta toast soldiers
- Smoked Salmon $4.00
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Black Betty's Big Breakfast $21.50
- Two eggs, streaky bacon, breakfast sausages, potato layer cake, roasted herb tomato and field mushrooms served with toast.
- Spinach $3.50
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Eggs Your Way $13.50
- on toasted wholegrain with basil pesto
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Stacey's Stack $19.50
- layered potato cake with roasted tomato, Portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach and a poached egg. Topped with bacon twirls and pesto hollandaise.
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Betty's Benes
- Two poached eggs and hollandaise served on toasted ciabatta
- Crispy Bacon $4.00
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Satay chicken skewers $17.50
- 6 free range chicken skewers served with a satay dipping sauce on top of beer battered fries
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Baked brie $18.50
- Stuffed with rosemary & garlic served with melba toast, water crackers & a reduction of berry balsamic, onion jam & seasonal fruit.
- Available for children 14 years & under. All kids' mains include a kid's ice cream sundae for dessert: vanilla ice cream, sprinkles & your choice of berry, chocolate or caramel sauce.
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Bbq chicken pizza $22.50
- Free range chicken, streaky bacon, red onion, mozzarella, with a swirl of cola bbq sauce
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Beer-battered fries $8.00
- With tomato sauce & aioli
- Served from 11am daily
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Chargrilled lamb rump $22.50
- Served on a greek salad of mesclun with cucumber, cherry tomato, feta drizzled with a mint aioli.
- Onion rings $4.50
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YAKI UDON $11.90
- Japanese udon noodle with chicken, veges, Japanese BBQ sauce & mayo
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OKI HOKI SET (SEASONAL) $10.30
- a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
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KATSU TAMA $17.00
- Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
- RICE $2.00
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KARAAGE CRISPY CHICKEN $16.00
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce
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KAKUNI (PORK BELLY) DON $15.90
- Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
- PORK BELLY BRAISED IN SWEET GINGER SAUCE $9.00
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KARAAGE (CRISPY CHICKEN) DON $12.90
- Crispy chicken with sweet ginger sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
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Cheesy Corn chips (GF, V) $12
- served with chipotle tomato salsa, sour cream and black bean dip
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Crispy Skinned Salmon (GF available) $28
- served on asian inspired salad with fresh greens, red onion, capsicum, cherry tomato, fried shallots, crispy noodles, fresh herns and traditional nam jim dressing
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Warm Summer Salad (GF, Vegan) $21
- baby spinach, fried quinoa, orange cheeks, marinated zuchini ribbons, red onion, cherry tomato, capsicum, toasted macademia nuts and citrus dressing
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Homemade Samosas – entrée (V) $9
- with harissa yoghurt sauce
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Cheese on Toast $6.50
- lightly grilled Turkish bread with melted cheese and a side of tomato sauce
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Premium Rib Eye $33.50
- 300g Rib Eye on garlic mash, with roasted mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
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Garlic Bread $9
- slices of baguette with lashings of garlic butter
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Classic Pub Steak $28.50
- 250g Sirloin with fries, salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
- Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage $4.00
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Gado Gado $17.00
- Steamed seasonal vegetable with creamy satay sauce
- Egg $2.00
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Market Fish of the Day $22.00
- Panfried and served with fresh salad greens and house fries. Lemon and herb crusted, served with homemade tartare sauce. With chilli and lime hollandaise
- Seasoned fries $6 Small / $8 Large
- Toasted bread and spreads $5.00
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Steak Sandwich $24.00
- Seasoned ribeye grilled medium rare, with crispy bacon, Havarti cheese, rocket, caramelized onions and aioli. - Add an egg $2.00
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Gourmet Burgers $23.00
- Served with petite salad and house fries choose from: Minced chicken infused with coriander served with chunky mango salsa / Mince cajun lamb with mint tzatziki / Homemade falafel with either chunky mango salsa or mint tzatziki
- Egg, Mushrooms, Tomato $2.00
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Potato Pancake $19.50
- stacked with bacon, grilled tomato & basil served with sweet fruit chutney
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Omelette 3 $15.50
- eggs served with your choice of fillings
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Soup of the Day $10.50
- served with a mini Bagel or Toast
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Pancakes
- served with fruit or bacon, maple syrup or yogurt or cream
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Eggs Benedict $18.50
- either ham, bacon, smoked salmon or spinach & feta served with hollandaise
- Smoked Chicken or Smoked Salmon or Ham Salad $18.00
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Cheesy French Toasted Sandwich $18.50
- with your choice of fillings served with homemade chutney & a side garnish of salad
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Hot Wings $17.00
- 1 Pound of crispy chilli chicken wings w blue cheese & red pepper sauce - available either meek 'n' mild or 'feel the burn!"
- Clam Chowder in a Jar $10.00
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Fish 'n' Chips $12.50
- Battered fish / home fries / old school iceberg salad / ranch dressing / ketchup
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Affogato $12.50
- Vanilla ice cream / Immigrant Son espresso / your choice of liqueur - select from below
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Lobster Claws $45.00
- 500g of wild Canadian Lobster served in a lemongrass & chilli tomato sauce w coriander, spring onion & crispy shallots
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Corn Chip Platter $15.00
- Guacamole, crab & corn, Indian pumpkin dip
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Cheesecake of the Day $12.50
- Please ask your wait person for today's flavour
- Marlborough Green Lip Mussels
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Ice Cream Sundae $10
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream w Chocolate Sauce or Cherry Coulis
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Pork Spare Ribs Half $22 Whole $40
- Smokey Glaze, Dry Rubbed
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Smoked Jalapeno Sausage $19
- Pickled Veg, Ranch Dressing
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Buffalo Wings $14
- Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
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Bootlegger Chilli $15
- Smoked Brisket, Sausage, Beans, Corn Chips, Sour Cream (Vego available)
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Rainbow Slaw $15
- Cabbage, Beetroot, Carrot, Spring Onion, Radish, Seeds, Herbs, Vinaigrette
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Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
- Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
- Asparagus & Candied Bacon $10
- BBQ Eal Set $19.90
- Squid $4.00
- Sushi & Sashimi Set $17.50
- (A) Seafood (Squid, Prawn, Scallop & Bonito Flakes) $21.00
- Bronze (6pcs) $12.80
- Tuna $5.00
- Chicken Cutlet Set $14.20
- Japanese Egg Omelette $3.20
- Coconut, lemon & chia seed pudding, poached rhubarb compote (gf,df) $15.50
- Prosciutto wrapped free rand 250g pork chop, glazed mushroom & sage (gf) $38.50
- Sauteed squid, Garcia’s chorizo, garlic, rocket, tomato and chick pea (gf,df) $17.50
- Soup, winter offering (v,gf) $15.50
- Warm pear tart, Earl Grey tea vanilla ice cream $15.50
- Citrus & herb marinated olives from Robinsons Bay, served warm (gf/df) $11.00
- Roast parsnip risotto, walnut, apple, horseradish, goat cheese (v,gf) $16.00 / $29.50
- Duck liver parfait, Muscovado & onion jam, bread $19.50
- - Lamb
- - Chicken
- Small $9.00
- Available on Pita Bread
- Rice or Salad
- Pita Bread $1.50
- Medium $11.00
- - Mixed
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Soup of the day $12.50
- soup of the day served with warm bread
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Pancakes $17.50
- or berry compote, yoghurt & maple syrup
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Seafood chowder $14.50
- honey pot's famous, creamy seafood chowder packed full of the oceans goodness, served with warm bread
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Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
- twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
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Wedges $9.00
- wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli
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Eggs & hollandaise - Bacon benedict $18.50
- streaky bacon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
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Wedges $14.50
- with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli
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Chips & gravy $8.00
- chunky fries served with our delicious gravy
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salad choices
- green/potato/pasta/rice/ roast/ vegetable
- Cakes, cookies and slices (GFA) from $3.50
- Homemade steak pie $8.50
- Soup of the day (GF)(V) $9.50
- -bowl $7.00
- Kids fish and chips basket $7.00
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Chicken tender wrap $7.50
- With grated cheese & carrot & lettuce.
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Tuatara lunch box $9.50
- Ham sandwich, fruit, raisins, biscuit, drink from the kids drink selection
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ROMANA $11.00
- bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
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BROTHER $12.00
- bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato, hash rown, cheese, egg, sausage, chorizo + bro hug
- *WE DO VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE AND MAKE YOUR OWN. JUST TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT & WE'LL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!
- JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
- *ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
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HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
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BERNIE $11.00
- bacon, avocado. egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage + a cheeky smile
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BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
- bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese. sausage + respect
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Chicken Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
- -Combo $10.00
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Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
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Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
- Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
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Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
- Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
- All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
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Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
- Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
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Vegetable Biryani $10.00
- Curried flavoured rice cooked with an assortment of vegetables, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
Bessie
Phone
035952799
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
$50+
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Steak , Steakhouse
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Groups , Bar Scene , Seating , Street Parking , Free Off-Street Parking , Serves Alcohol , Full Bar
Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,
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