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

Slick Burgers Salads Catering (sample menu)
  • Nek Minnit
    • Prime NZ beef, mushrooms, caramelized onion, smoked cheese, roasted peppers, American mustard & aioli
  • Roasted almonds
  • O Harrow
    • Grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, red onion, lettuce, tomato & satay sauce
  • Fries (Small/Large) $ 3.00/$ 6.00
  • Gherkin
  • The Cranny
    • Grilled chicken breast, kapita brie cheese, chunky cramloemy sauce, cream cheese, lettuce & aioli
  • Chicken $11
  • Jalapeno
She Universe Cafe (sample menu)
  • Oceana
    • Sea Salt Caramel
  • Bula Bean $4.90
    • A chocolate cacao pod filled with creamy smooth Fijian-vanilla-infused ganache and a layer of roasted cacao nibs.
  • She's Breakfast Stack $23.00
    • Stacked free range bacon, poached egg, mushrooms, grilled tomato, creamy leeks and house tomato & mango chutney on crusty sliced ciabatta.
  • Golden French Toast $23.00
    • French toast piled with your choice of free range bacon or grilled haloumi, with caramelised banana in pure maple syrup, cacao nibs and lime & coconut creme.
  • El Mariachi
    • Lemon Salt Tequila
  • Cacao Ball - no added sugar $5.80
    • 100% chocolate, pureed dates, roasted hazelnuts, orange oil, and cacao nibs. A healthy chocolate treat, packed with antioxidants.
  • Chocolate Lava Cake
  • Each $2.90
Foo San (sample menu)
  • Dan Tart $2.50
  • Congee $4.50
  • Baked BBQ Pork Bun $5.00
  • Beef Brisket Rice $10.00
  • Pheng Jau $4.50
  • Sui Mai $5.00
  • Cha Siu So $5.00
  • Malay Go $4.50
Big Gary's Fish and Chips (sample menu)
  • Squid Rings (x6) $4.90
  • Gary's Jr $8.40
    • Two beef patties, bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, lettuce, onion & Big Gary's® smoky RUM sauce.
  • Mini Spring Rolls (x12) $6.00
  • Popcorn Fish (x6) $4.90
  • BBQ Pork Burger $5.80
    • Pork rib patty, lettuce, onion & smoky BBQ sauce between a seeded bun.
  • Wontons (x6) $5.40
    • (with sweet chili sauce)
  • Cheese & Pineapple Burger $5.80
    • Two beef patties, cheese, pineapple, lettuce, onion and tomato sauce.
  • Hashbrown $1.40
Chateau On The Park - Garden Court Brasserie (sample menu)
  • Blue cod fillet $28.50
    • choice of grilled or battered /tarta re sauce / salad greens & French fries
  • Grilled chicken breast escalope 32.50
    • avocado, tomato & mushroom butter / saffron risotto
  • Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
  • Roasted rack of lamb 39.50
    • basil-mustard crust / gratin potatoes & BBQ summer vegetables
  • Caesar style salad $18.00
  • -with garlic prawns $26.50
  • Manuka fumed blue cod / grilled summer vegetables / poached egg & sauce hollandaise $28.50
  • Herb & garlic bread $5.50
Richmond Club & Bistro (sample menu)
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Mushroom Sauce $18.50
  • Battered Hoki, Chips and a Garden Salad $14.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
  • Bacon and Eggs $10
  • Large Chips $6.50
  • Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
  • Lamb, Bacon and Mint Burger $6.50
  • Roast Roll and Chips $9.50
Kebab Inn (sample menu)
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.00
    • Drinks and chips
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Mixed $13.90
  • Kebab $8.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $8.90 / $10.90 / $12.90
  • Lamb (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
  • Combo (Small / Medium / Large) $16.90 / $18.90 / $22.90
    • Drinks and chips
Green Haven (sample menu)
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.70
  • Prawn & Cashew $15.90
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $12.70
  • Lemon Chicken $12.70
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.70
  • Chicken Mushroom Chow Mein $12.70
  • Combination Chow Mein $12.70
  • Bami Goreng (noodles) $11.70
Civil & Naval (sample menu)
  • Warmed Olives $6.00
    • w/ chilli & lemon
  • Slow Cooked Beef Cheek $15.00
    • w/ crispy chickpeas & mustard
  • Cauliflower Cheese $10.00
    • baked to order
  • Baked Market Fish $16.00
    • w/ steamed greens & pickled chilli
  • Hand Cut Chips $10.00
    • w/ aioli
  • CFC - Civil Fried Chicken or Cauliflower $10.00
    • w/ chipotle & agave
  • Grilled Courgettes $10.00
    • w/ crispy capers & beurre noisette
  • 200g Striploin Steak $18.00
    • served cut, w/ rocket & parmesan
Rose and Thistle (sample menu)
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Crispy Bacon $3.00
  • Mushroom and Blue Cheese Tarts with Rocket $12.00
  • Olives $2.00
  • Roast pumpkin, Chorizo, and Basil Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette $12.00
  • Beef, Double Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, and Tomato Relish $10.00
  • Pizza Large $18 Small $12
  • -Add Fries $4.00
Milieu Cafe (sample menu)
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Chicken strip marinated in tandoori spiced then grilled and tossed through seasonal salad greens with a vinaigrette dressing.
  • Golden Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180gms of sirloin, marinated with garlic rosemary and thai dressing served with tossed seasonal salad green, crispy noodle.
  • Nachos
  • Chicken Nachos $16.50
    • Corn chips with chilli beans and chicken topped with grilled cheese, finished with salsa and sour cream.
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • Salad of Cos lettuces and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese Milieu special Caesar dressing serves with grilled chicken, streaky bacon, fried egg and anchovies.
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon $18.90
    • A Milieu favorite - Lightly cooked in a creamy garlic reduction with caramelized onions and mushrooms served with Turkish bread.
  • Kumara Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sweet chili sauce, sour cream and aioli sauce.
Savoire Cafe of Merivale (sample menu)
  • B.L.A.T. Open Sandwich $17.90
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Open Sandwich served on Toasted Ciabatta with Savoire’s Homemade Mint Dressing
  • French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
    • Small / Large
  • Corn Fritters $18.90
    • with Bacon, Tomato, Avocado & a Poached Egg served with a freshly made Salsa
  • Wedges $7.50 / $10.50
    • Small / Large
  • Eggs Any Style $11.90
    • served with your choice of Multigrain or Cafe White Toast
  • Omelette $18.90
    • Ham, Cheese & Tomato or Spinach, Feta & Red Onion
  • Raisin Bread $8.90
    • Toasted served with Preserves
  • Mushrooms $3.50
Shamiana (sample menu)
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • NAAN $1.50
  • Chicken Tikka $2.00
  • Any Curry, Rice and Naan +420 mL drink or 400 mL pump $13.50
  • CHANNA MASALA $7.00
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • VEG. PAKORA (3 pieces) $ 2.50
Cafe Prague (sample menu)
  • Beef Steak $18
    • 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
  • Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
    • slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
  • Bagel $7
    • w. cream cheese and jam
  • Trio Omelette $17
    • served w. toast or fresh bread and 2 choices of either: ham, cheese, mushroom, spring onion
  • Bagel $6
    • w. cream cheese
  • Bramborák $22
    • famous Czech savoury potato pancake filled w. chicken and seasonal vegetables
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • House Hot Smoked Salmon Focaccia Sandwich $24
    • served w. grilled capsicum, eggplant courgette and crème fraiche dill remoulade
Ilex (sample menu)
  • Salad greens. hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad(V)(GF) $6.00
  • Free range chicken and almond pie $9.00
    • with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts. currants and radish
  • Quinoa Falafel wrap with hummus. smoked yoghurt, cucumber. Lettuce and tomato salsa $ 9.00
  • Th Ruben sous vide beef with gruyere, sauerkraut. whole grain mustard aioli, rye and soft greens $8.00
  • Brioche burger $18.00
    • with fried free range egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, tomato and hollandaise served with hash browns and relish
  • Toasted muesli. yoghurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli, seeds, pistachio, black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Cured local bacon $22.00
    • poached eggs. rosti. confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs (V) (GF)
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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