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

Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Pad Cee-Ew
    • Stir fried noodles with egg & dark soy sauce
  • Ginger Dish (served with rice)
    • Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables
  • Peanut Sauce (served with rice)
    • Stir fried vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce
  • Deep Fried Tofu $5.00
  • Green Curry
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • (C) Prawns $20.00
Hachi Hachi (sample menu)
  • PORK CUTLET KATSU DON $13.90
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • PORK BELLY BRAISED IN SWEET GINGER SAUCE $9.00
  • SALTED JAPANESE SOY BEANS (EDAMAME) $5.00
  • 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)
  • TEMPURA UDON $12.90
    • Japanese udon noodle soup with veges & prawn kakiage tempura
  • KATSU TAMA $17.00
    • Deep-fried thick pork cutlet with onion & free-range egg simmered in sweet dashi sauce
  • MISO SOUP $2.00
  • TEPPAN PRIME CUT BEEF SET $20.00
    • Teppanyaki Style w/ traditional teriyaki sauce
Wok On In Cafe (sample menu)
  • Nasi Lemak $10.50
    • Vegetable tempura, curried chicken nibbles, deep fried boiled egg served with rice
  • Singapore Beehoon $9.50
    • Curry flavoured fried rice vermicelli with pork, chicken, squid, beansprouts and Chinese vegetables
  • Choice of Sauces N/A
    • Oyster Sauce/ Ginger Sauce/ Garlic Sauce/ Black Bean Sauce/ Sweet & Sour Sauce/ Chilli Sauce/ Satay Sauce/ Coconut Curry
  • Fried Fishballs $4.50
    • with Sweet Chilli Sauce (12 pcs)
  • Combination Chow Mien $9.50
  • Hot & Sour Pork Leg $10.50
    • Pork leg pieces cooked in hot and sour soup with tofu and a boiled egg served with rice
  • Egg Foo Yong $11.50
    • served with a bowl of rice - Choice of Chicken, Pork, Beef, Combination Meat, Seafood or Vegetarian
  • Pork Chow Mien $9.50
Big Gary's Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Mussels (x6) (battered) $6.00
  • Small Hotdog $2.60
  • Half Scoop Chips $2.00
  • Two Down $7.90
    • Two slices of melted cheese, bacon, hashbrown & mayo sandwiched between two crispy chicken patties.
  • Fish Burger $5.40
    • Crumbed hoki, lettuce, onion and tartare sauce.
  • Paua Patty (battered) $5.80
  • Kumara $5.20
  • Sole Fillet $6.00
Ristretto (sample menu)
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • (Our eggs are free range & bacon, hashbrowns & sausages Gluten Free)
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • Bagels:
  • with hummus and tomato $9.00
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • BLAT $17.00
    • with avocado
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe (sample menu)
  • Coconut Veggy Curry on Rice $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
  • Hotplate Bean Paste Crispy Rolls with Cashew Nuts and Veggy $15 Reg / $22.50 Lge
  • Mini Portion of Entree: Soup & Dessert / Main Dish ($12 range) with Rice or Noodle. Note: Prices will be higher with special request $20 Single / $39 Double
  • Something 'Fishy' on Hotplate
    • Slices of firm creamy soy protein with seaweed over fried Ramen noodle, fresh vegetable and cashew nuts serve on sizzling hotplate
  • Sweet and Sour Crispy Potato $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Rice with Soy Nuggets $10.50 Reg / $16 Lge
  • Smoked Crispy Rolls with Veggy $12.50 Reg / $19 Lge
  • Soysage and Crispy Nugget $12 Reg / $18 Lge
The Silk Road Food Post (sample menu)
  • Lamb Add $1.50
  • Small $7.00
  • Chicken Pasta
    • Served with salad & sauces
  • Extra Sauces 0.20¢
  • Chicken, Lamb or Beef
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Small $7.50
  • Turkish Delight $1.00
Oak N Ferry (sample menu)
  • Chips $ 5.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
    • With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
    • 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
  • Garlic bread $ 8.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
    • Bacon & Egg
  • Oak bread $ 9.00
    • With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
  • Nachos $ 10.00
    • Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Butter Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Red Onion, Spinach, Fresh Tomato, Capsicum, Butter Chicken Sauce
  • Country King $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Pesto Sauce
  • Potato Wedges / Garlic Bread / Chicken Nuggets $5.00
  • Chilli Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Tender Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Brie & Combo Of Veggies Drizzled with Chilli Sauce
  • The Do Gooder
    • Small Leaf Spinach, Oven Roasted Pumpkin & Potato, Olives, Capsicum, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Sun-Dried Tomato, Mushroom
  • The King $35.00
    • 2 King pizza 12", large chips & garlic bread
  • Wild Venison
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Venison,Capsicum,Olives,Feta, Roasted Pumpkin,Plum Sauce
  • Hot ‘n’ Spicy
    • Mozzarella, Capsicum, Caramelized Onion, Jalapenos, Garlic Butter, Ginger, Chunky Sauce, Spicy Sauce
Sandridge Hotel (sample menu)
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
Kumea Fisheries (sample menu)
  • DONUTS $1.50
  • FISH $1.50
  • SCALLOPS EACH $1.50
  • 1 SCOOPS CHIPS $2.00
  • CURRY ROLLS $2.80
  • LARGE HOTDOG $2.10
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS EACH $1.50
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS 3 FOR $1.00
The Serious Sandwich (sample menu)
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
Indian Heaven (sample menu)
  • Zafrani Pulao $6.00
    • Basmati rice with nuts, raisins and saffron.
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.50
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable, fruits, nuts and coriander with mild spices.
  • Lamb Palak $16.50
    • Boneless tender lamb cooked with spinach, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Roasted Poppadums (two pieces) $2.50
    • Served with pickles & chutney.
  • Onion Bhaji (Six pieces) $5.00
    • Onion rings dipped in spicy batter, deep fried until crispy.
  • Prawn Malabari $18.50
    • A South Indian style curry. Prawns cooked in a creamy curry base with capsicum, tomatoes, onion and spices.
  • Chicken Palak $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with spinach, fresh tomato, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Fresh Garden Salad N/A
    • Diced onions, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and cucumber
Spencer Park Cafe (sample menu)
  • The Fat Pig $11.00
    • Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
  • Very Vegetarian $15.50
    • Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
  • Spring Roll $3.50
  • Hot dog $3.00
  • Chips $4.50
    • per bag
  • Fish $3.50
    • per piece
  • Family Pack $18.00
    • Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
  • The Stone and Bone $15.50
    • Roasted chicken breast, capsicum, creamy apricot sauce, compote with X-Brie cheese
Subway (sample menu)
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Natural Swiss N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt N/A
  • Capsicum N/A
Bessie

Bessie

location

Address

Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,

phone

Phone

035952799

email

Email

bessie@cookbrothersbars.co.nz

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,
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