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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Chicken Biryani $16.90
- Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
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Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
- Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
- Chicken Wrap $12.00
- Naans $3.50
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Palak Paneer $15.90
- Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
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Butlers Platter $19.00
- Vegetables samosas (2), Onion Bhajees (4), Chicken tikka (4), fresh salad with mango dressing and selected dips.
- Tamarind & Date $3.00
- Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
- Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
- O.G.B Mash $10
- Figs, pecans, gorgonzola, curd, truffle, honey, pollen $18
- Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
- Aged 350g rib eye, heirloom carrots, whipped bone marrow, jus $34
- Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
- Confit chicken maryland, israeli couscous, boudin blanc, jus gras $33
- Seasonal Vegetables $8
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Zen sticks $12.95
- skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
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Pondicherry dosa $18.95
- a lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with hot and spicy chutney, potato masala, onion and fresh coriander. served with dal and cutney. vegan, gluten-free
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Dal $8.95
- blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free
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Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
- a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
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Nori wrap $12.95
- spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in nori
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Chefs seasonal salad n/a
- chef's creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables
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Masala dosa $14.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney
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Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
- grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise
- Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
- Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
- Pil Pli marinated Chicken strip, battered and served with chilli jam $12.00
- Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
- Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
- Spiced North African roll with salad (2 pieces) and charmoulla sauce $10.00
- King prawns, fresh chilli and coriander $15.00
- Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil/flat bread $10.50
- Fish
- Mussels 1/2 Dozen
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Pattie
- Bacon & Corn Pattie
- Chicken Pattie
- Sausages (Plain)
- Hot dog
- Chicken
- Vegemite, Marmite, Pics Peanut Butter, Jam and Pesto $1.00
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Children’s Munchbox $10.50
- A great “packed lunch” of fruit, ham and cheese toastie, yoghurt, homemade biscuit, dried fruit and a drink
- Hollandaise $2.00
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Sesame Crusted Salmon Fillet $24.50
- Sesame Crusted Salmon Fillet with a Savoury Herb Crepe filled with Apple, Fennel and Yoghurt Slaw, Drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze
- Roasted Tomato $2.50
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Free Range Egg on Toast $8.50
- Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on a slice of toast
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Children’s Munchbox $10.50
- A great “Packed Lunch” of Fruit, Ham and Cheese Toastie, Yoghurt, Homemade Biscuit, Dried Fruit and a drink
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Potato, Bean and Halloumi Stack $21.50
- (GF) Potato Cakes with Homemade Baked Beans, Spinach, Grilled Haloumi and Herbs
- Bacon Corn Patties (Crum Bed) $2.60
- Corn Patties $2.50
- we do not sell 1/2 a scoop of chips on their own
- French Fries $3.50
- Mussels (Dozen) $10.00
- Oysters In Season $10.00
- Crab Sticks $2.00
- Scallops (Dozen Crumbed) $14.00
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Buffalo wings $19.90
- Crispy chicken wings marinated in boteco's secret marination
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Lamb shank
- Our very famous lamb shank cooked the boteco's special way (best seller)
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Calabria $19.90
- Home made chorizo cooked with onions
- Tazitki sauce $2.00
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Haloumi salad $18.90
- Grilled haloumi with a greek salad with boteco dressing
- Rice $5.00
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Picanha (600g) $44.90
- Rump cap, onions, pico de gallo, farofa, rice, black beans
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Spaghetti alla checca $17.90
- Pasta with tomato, garlic and basil
- Small Platter $28.00
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Small platter $38
- 22 pieces
- Smokey Ham: Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato & smokey ham
- -Spinach Chicken and Garlic
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Small $34
- Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
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Large $34.50
- Approx. 35+ pieces
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Large Platter $34.50
- 36 pieces
- Sushi $45.00
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Dolomades (vegetarian) $9.00
- with Tzatziki and Spanakopita
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Houmous (large) $6.50
- 200g take away pottle (vegetarian)
- Greek Bread $3.70
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Souvlaki (regular) $11.00
- Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Falafel (vegetarian)
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Soutzoukakia $10.00
- Lightly spiced meat balls, in a Mediterranean tomato sauce (with Pita bread and salad)
- Marinated Olives (small) $3.50
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Kourabiedes (coated in icing sugar) $4.00
- Light "melt in your mouth" short bread treats (100g)
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Spanakopita (vegetarian) $4.00
- Spinach and Feta cheese Filo parcels
- Sakura Bento $10.50
- Prawn & Koroket $7.90
- Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
- Special Bento $10.50
- Platter/medium $35.00
- Nicy & Spicy $7.90
- Platter/big $45.00
- Salmon Nigiri $7.90
- Salmon avocado, salmon & sweet omelette $8.90
- Karaage chicken & pork tonkatsu $9.90
- King salmon & avocado & teriyaki salmon $12.90
- Teriyaki salmon $12.90
- Saboro bento salmon (salmon rice box) $8.90
- Karaage chicken rice ball $5.40
- Soboro bento chicken teriyaki (chicken teriyaki rice box) $8.90
- Teriyaki chicken half roll $4.50
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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Tea Cake $6.00
- Served with berry coulis
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Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
- Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
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Muffins $5.00
- Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit
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Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
- Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
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Gluten & Dairy Free Chocolate Brownie $6.00
- Deep dish, served warm with raspberry coulis and dusted with icing sugar
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Free Range Eggs on Toast $13.00
- Poached, Scrambled or Fried served on toasted Handcrafted Artisan Bread (Gluten Free Bread Available) Build Your Own Breakfast Plate - Choose from and add, Roasted Tomato $3.00, Grilled Bacon $6.00, Roasted Portabello Mushroom $4.00 and Homemade Sausage Loaf $5
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Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
- Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
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Gluten Free Quiche $10.00 / $16.00
- Ever changing fillings, baked daily with our own home made gluten free pastry, served with a side of house slaw and chutney (Without / With Salad)
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Calamari $11.00
- salt & pepper style & garlic aioli (gf)
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Margarita $18.00/ $25.00
- Fresh tomatoes, basil & cheese (Reg/ Large)
- Chicken & chips $9.00
- Seasonal green salad (gf) $8.00
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Garlic & herb $7.00/ $12.00
- Garlic and herbs with cheese (Reg/ Large)
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The Square Meal $20.00
- free range eggs, crushed potatoes, bacon, pesto tomatoes, mushrooms, chorizo
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NZ groper $32.00
- with warm potato salad & an almond sesame crust (gf)
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Stuffed peppers $14.00
- char-grilled red peppers, cream cheese, garlic & avocado (gf)
- Hummus $5.40
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Long island (V) $29.00/ $16.00
- Eggplant, capsicum, red onion, olives, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
- Plain $4.60
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Harlem hustle (V) $18.00/ $13.00
- Herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
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The bronx $29.00/ $17.00
- Chicken, mushroom, olives, herbs, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
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Jersey girl $29.00/ $17.00
- Chicken, italian fennel sausage, capers, herbs, red onion, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
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Peacemaker (V) $9.90
- Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
- Cream cheese $4.30
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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