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

Bloody Mary's (sample menu)
  • Natural fresh oyster $4.50
    • choose from, kilpatrick/ tempura/ au natural
  • Roast beets & goats cheese $7.00
  • Canterbury Lamb $36.00
    • World Famous In New Zealand rump 200g
  • Wakanui $46.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grain Finished, South Canterbury sirloin 300g
  • Smoked venison leg fillet $38.00
    • kumara puree, baby carrot, asparagus & spiced plum sauce
  • Mary’s affagato $11.00
    • espresso, tiramisu gelato, biscotti
  • Truffled mash $7.00
  • Some bacon, an oyster & a croquette $13.00
Cafe Raeward (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $21.00
    • With bacon
  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $10.50
    • Your choice of Poached, Fried or Cheesy Herb Scrambled Eggs
  • Quinoa Granola $15.00
    • Crunchy Quinoa Granola with Fruit Compote, Yoghurt and Honey
  • Mini Pancake Stack $10.50
    • A mini pancake stack with fruit and yoghurt Or Streaky bacon and maple syrup
  • Streaky Bacon $5.00
  • Chunky Fries with Aioli & Tomato Sauce $9.00
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $22.50
    • With hot smoked salmon
  • Eggs Benedict Served on Toasted English Brioche Muffin with Homemade Hollandaise $19.00
    • With spinach
Milton Street Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Kumara Chips $4.20
  • Meat Patty $2.20
  • Mixed Chips $4.20
    • a mix of kumara chips, spicy wedges and chips
  • Fish (Battered) $2.40
  • Akaroa Cod $4.00
  • Hawaiian Chicken $6.00
    • chicken patty bacon, pineapple and cheese
  • Chicken Nuggets (each/doz) $0.80/$8.00
  • Chicken Filla $6.00
Monteiths Avonhead (sample menu)
  • -Basil and cashew pesto and cream cheese
  • Two fried eggs $5.00
  • Fish of the day $POA
    • Market fresh fish, specially prepared each day
  • West coast ribs $16.90
    • Tender pork ribs lightly smoked and smothered with our west coast style BBQ sauce, served with fresh coleslaw and fries
  • Homemade apple pie $11.90
    • Spiced apples in a buttery pastry pie crust with vanilla ice cream
  • Seafood chowder $19.90
    • Thick and creamy chowder - full of seafood, with toasted grain loaf
  • Flat breads $8.50
  • Creme brulee $11.90
    • A classic favourite, light creamy egg custard topped with crunchy golden toffee and served with berries
Nana's Indian Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs) $5.00
    • Wholesome vegetables in a mild sauce, encased in crispy tasty pastry
  • Chicken/Lamb Do-Payaza $14.99
    • Diced chicken and lamb cooked in fresh onion, tomato, capsicum and delicately spiced gravy
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Shrimp Spinach $15.99
    • Shrimp cooked with abundance of spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices
  • Chocolate Naan $5.00
  • Prawn Vindaloo $15.99
    • A powerful curry with onion, tomato, coconut vinegar and spices
  • Chicken Korma $14.99
    • A delicate creamy curry coconut, cashews and sultanas
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
Sevantis Restaurant and Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chicken Salad - Ripped lettuce with roasted cashews, ripe avocado salsa, crotons, and other goodies, bound with Italian vinaigrette and finished with tender grilled chicken and bacon. $19.50
  • Nachos - Cheesy corn chips elegantly piled and enveloped with a chilli bean, tomato and Capsicum mix baked in the oven with cheese and finished with lashings of Avocado salsa and sour cream. $16.50
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
  • Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Flat Bread - Pita bread coated with a blend of sun dried tomatoes and garlic with a dash of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream to compliment. $12.50
  • Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
Sai Touch of Spice (sample menu)
  • Chutneys and Pickles $2.90
  • Chilli Shrimp (Med-Hot) $13.90
  • Murg malai Tikka (5pcs) $8.50
  • Roti $2.80
  • Butter Shrimp (Med) $14.50
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
  • Chicken palak (Med) $13.90
  • Vegetable Kadhai (Med) $12.90
The Kingfisher Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Poppadam (4 pcs) $3.00
  • The Kingfisher Non Veg Platter (2 people) $20.00
    • Combination of tandoori dishes two pcs each of tandoori chicken, garlic kebab, anarkali kebab & chicken tikka served with mint chutney & tamarind chutney.
  • Haryali Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $12.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, coriander, spinach, spices & grilled in tandoor.
  • Pistachio Kulfi $7.00
    • Indian pistachio nuts flavored ice cream.
  • Fish Kadhai $18.50
    • An authentic North Indian style dish of ling fish cooked with tomatoes, onions, capsicum & green chillies.
  • Beef Madras $16.50
    • Beef cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Aloo Palak $14.50
    • Spinach cooked with extra fresh garlic, potatoes & chef special spices.
  • Veg Korma $14.50
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut based sauce finished with fenugreek leaves.
Cleveland Restaurant & Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Pottles Fried Noodles $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Steak Fried Rice $12.00
  • Sweet & Sour Blue Cod $13.50
  • Fried Rice $8.50
  • Chicken Mushrooms on Rice $12.00
  • Prawn foo young $14.00
  • Lemon Fish $12.50
  • Seafood foo young $14.00
Pure Cafe Co. (sample menu)
  • Akaroa Salmon $6.5
  • Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $6.5
  • Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
  • Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
    • Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Egg $2.5
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • Millet & Brown Rice Porridge (gf.v.wf.df) $14
    • Brown rice and millet with cardamom, chia. vanilla and cacao
Cafe Prague (sample menu)
  • 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
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bagel $9
    • w. 2 fillings - cream cheese, tomato or pesto
  • Full Belly Breakfast $22
    • bacon, sausage, potato crumpet, mushroom, beans tomato, free range eggs your way, toast or fresh bread
  • Trio Omelette $19
    • served w. house smoked salmon & cream cheese
  • Beef Steak $18
    • 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
  • Apple Tart $14
    • apple tart served with whipped cream and ice cream
  • French Toast $18
    • served w. maple syrup, banana, bacon, cream
Cafe Jireh (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Fries $6.00
    • Served with tomato and aioli sauce
  • - Large $8.00
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • French Omelette $14.00
    • A traditional 3 Omelette filled with Ham or bacon, mozzarella cheese, Mushrooms and capsicum served with Toasted Ciabatta bread
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • French Toast $14.00
    • Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Beef Makhani $18.50
    • Mild, rich tomatoes and cream based gravy. Popular Indian dish in NZ.
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • Leavened bread cooked in tandoor with a splash of garlic.
  • Lahori Kebab $ 14.00
    • Our chef’s special Chicken kebabs an everlasting taste that would bring you back to Spice n Life. 8pcs full
  • Mushroom Paneer Tikka $ 8.00
    • Mushrooms, slices of capsicum, cottage cheese and onions marinated in tandoori paste and cooked in tandoor.
  • Lamb Kadahi $20.00
    • Thick gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions, prepared in Kadahi (iron wok)
  • Onion Kulcha $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with chopped onions.
  • Chicken-Tikka-Masala $ 19.00
    • Marinated tender chicken pieces cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum and flavorsome spices
  • Vege Korma $18.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Seven Cafe (sample menu)
  • B.L.T. $19.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, and tomato relish on toasted ciabatta w fries and aioli
  • Eggs Benedict $20.50 / $21.50
    • Sourdough, hash brown, spinach, poached free range eggs and homemade hollandaise. w bacon / w smoked salmon
  • Wedges $13.50
    • Home style wedges w cheese, bacon, sweet chilli and sour cream
  • French Toast $19.50
    • Light and crispy w bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Urban Platter $40.00
    • A delicious selection of cold meats, homemade smoked salmon, cheese , gherkins, sundried tomatoes, olives, dips, bread and crackers
  • Seven's Big Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs any style, slow roasted tomatoes, hash browns, gourmet sausages and field mushrooms and toast
  • Thai Chicken Salad $21.00
    • Grilled chicken, cucumber, red onion, carrot, capsicum, tomato, mint, coriander, crispy noodles, crushed peanuts with a chilli fresh lime and palm sugar dressing
  • Caesar Salad $17.50
    • Cos lettuce, bacon, poached free range egg, shaved parmesan, anchovies and crouton with seven’s caesar dressing w grilled chicken + $4.50. w smoked salmon + $6.00
Carl's Jnr (sample menu)
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $11.90
  • -Combo $7.90
  • -Combo $8.40
  • Chicken tenders
    • Chicken tenders dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and cooked to a golden brown. Served with a choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauces. Available as a 3pk or 5pk.
  • Jr. Cheeseburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
  • -1/3 lb. Angus $11.90
  • Jalapeno double cheeseburger
    • Two chargrilled beef patties, two slices of swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Jalapenos and our Santa Fe sauce.
  • Original thickburger
    • Chargrilled 100% Angus beef patty, two slices of cheddar cheese, two slices of tomato, red onion, pickles, lettuce, mustard, mayo and ketchup on a seeded bun.
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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