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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4 braised lamb croquettes $ 14.00
- mint sauce, aioli
- Croquette of braised lamb each $4.50
- Fully loaded seafood chowder $19.00
- Crisp apple slaw $7.00
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1kg green lipped mussels $26.00
- creamy white wine sauce
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200g hereford prime sirloin $36.00
- hand cut fries, crisp slaw & béarnaise
- Truffled fried egg $4.50
- Knickerbocker glory of the day $16.00
- Beef hofun $13.00
- Seasonal vegetables with garlic $14.00
- Stir fried lamb in special sauce on a hot plate $25.00
- Singapore fried vermicelli $13.00
- Palace's special fried rice $15.00
- Deep fried scallops $11.00
- Free range chicken (pre-order) $43.00
- Fish & tofu hotpot $20.00
- Avocado $1.50
- Grilled Chicken $12.90
- Moroccan Lamb $12.40
- Beef Tapa $7.90
- Grilled Vege $11.90
- Cheese Tortilla $6.50
- Soup of the day $7.50
- Cheese $1.50
- Banoffee Pie $7.90
- Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
- The famed Moroccan casserole, with Simo's spices and served with your choice of Arabic rice, couscous or smoked barley and fresh salad
- Large $10.00
- Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding $7.90
- Spiced prime Beet Balls in oregano & tomato sauce $10.50
- Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (G pieces) $8.50
- Salad of the day
- Si Chun Style Pickled Vegetables $6.00
- Beef Brisket with Dry Tofu $16.00
- Salmon Sashimi POA
- Honey BBQ Pork $8.00
- Soup with Tomato and Egg $5.00
- Stir Fried Lamb with Spring Onion with Ginger $16.00
- Shredded Hot and Spicy Beef $16.00
- Curry Beef $16.00
- CHICKEN NIBBLES $6 1/2 doz
- BACON PATTIES $2.40
- - Extra chocolate $1.00
- FISH BITES 3 for $2.40
- DOUBLE CHOC. DONUTS $2.40
- FISH $2.60
- GURNARD FILLETS $4.50
- ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
- Chicken Roll
- Ham Salad Bun
- Ham Salad
- Ham, Cheese & Pineapple
- Roast Pork Roll
- B.B.Q. Chicken Roll
- Ham & Mustard
- Toasted Sandwich
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2. Vegetarian Curry Puffs (6 pieces) $9
- Deep Fried kumara & pumpkin in puff pastry, served with our homemade chili sauce
- Seafood $11.50
- Combination Meat $16.50
- Crispy Pork $16.50
- Crispy Pork & Roasted Duck $19
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15. Thai Oyster Sauce Dish
- Served with rice, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
- Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
- Crispy Duck or Pork added to your order $4.50
- Cheese Quesadilla $10.00
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Burrito $12.90-$14.50
- traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($12.90) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($12.90) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($13.90) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.20) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.50))
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Macho Burrito $17.50 / $13.50
- Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole (Regular / Mini)
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Double Decker Mince Taco $13.50
- Soft flour tortilla layered with traditional pinto beans then wrapped around a crispy shell. Filled with our famous seasoned mince and topped with guacamole
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Nacho Supreme $16.20
- Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
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Longboard Taco Salad $15.10
- Pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole
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Taco $5.50-$6.80
- traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($5.50) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($5.50) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($6.20) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($6.60) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($6.80))
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Quesadilla $13.40-$14.60
- traditional mexican meals with your choice of fillings and salsas (Fajita Veggies with Guac ($13.40) / Seasoned Mince Beef ($13.40) /Pulled Pork Carnitas ($14.10) /Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa ($14.40) / Chargrilled Chicken A la Brasa ($14.60))
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Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
- Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
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Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
- Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
- Extras
- House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
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Brioche French Toast $18.50
- Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
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Acai Bowl $17.50
- House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
- Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
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Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
- Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
- Tempura Vegetables & Crumbed Prawn Bowl
- Large $12.50
- Chicken Katsu $6.00
- Teriyaki Chicken & Udon Noodles $9.90
- - Teriyaki sauce
- Regular $9.80
- Teriyaki Beef Bowl
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R/combo $13.60
- with miso or green tea
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Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
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Fresh Breads $8.00
- With green herb butter, balsamic reduction and olive oil
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Tomato and Fetta Tart $17.00
- Warm tomato and goat fetta with black olive and avocado cream
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Wild Venison a la Gas $38.00
- With parsley croquettes and smoked zucchini, roasted pumpkin and raspberry jus
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Chicken Liver Parfait $16.00
- Baked creamy parfait served with mixed pickles, plum chutney and truffled melba toast
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Vego Plate $26.00
- Braised eggplant, courgette, mushrooms with asparagus, new potato salad in tarragon mayo
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Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
- Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
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Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
- With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
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Martyr Mix $20
- 2 x loot bags, spring rolls, prawn twisters & chicken skewers.
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Spring Roll Call $12.50
- Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
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Crucified Chicken $13
- Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
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Saviour's Sandwich $5.50
- Fresh ciabatta bread, hummus, cheese pf the day, gherkin, sundried tomato & garden salad.
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Prawnography $15
- Indulge yourself in these prawn twisters with sweet & sour sauce (5).
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Basket Case $9
- Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
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Light Bites $12
- Cheese & crackers
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Light Bites $7
- Olives
- Regular: $15.00
- Regular: $13.00
- Large: $18.00
- Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
- Large: $16.00
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Polow Morgh One size: $17.00
- (5pm onwards) A scrumptiously seasoned chicken leg served with wild Persian rice, made with a blend of peas, Persian herbs and garlic.
- Tender pieces of barbecued meat or vegetarian Falafel, alongside freshly prepared salad, topped with our famous organic yogurt & garlic sauce, and your choice of tomato or our homemade chilli sauces all arranged in a container with warm pita bread and hummus:
- Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
- All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
- Tuck-ln breakfast with two poached eggs, grilled bacon, homemade hash cakes, local mushrooms, tomato salsa and hollandaise $17.00
- Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
- Eggs Benedict with English muffin, triple smoked ham, poached egg, hollandaise and wild watercress $15.00
- Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
- Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
- Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
- Tomato, avocado and poached egg with slow roasted tomato, cherry tomatoes, olive cheeks and ricotta served on toast $15.00
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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