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
- Senior fettuccini carbonara $17.50
- Patty melt $13.00
- Mushroom cheese burger $13.50
- Grilled cheese melt $7.50
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Sizzling chicken $22.80
- marinated chicken breas grilled to perfection topped with sizzling sauce,grilled capsicum,onion and french fries on a hot plate.
- Picante burger $15.00
- Fruit Smoothies $5.50
- Premium burger $18.00
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Coco Loco
- Coconut Vanilla
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Bula Bean $4.90
- A chocolate cacao pod filled with creamy smooth Fijian-vanilla-infused ganache and a layer of roasted cacao nibs.
- - Add haloumi $7.00
- Lemon Meringue Pie
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Tiramisu Icecream Cake $14.50
- Creamy icecream with all the fantastic flavours of tiramisu, served with cocoa powder, a chocolate cup filled with whipped cream, roasted almond and chocolate sauce.
- Creamy coleslaw $6.00
- Each $2.90
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Passion
- Passionfruit
- Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
- Fish Basket $12.50
- Calamari, Chips and a Garden Salad $9.50
- Chicken and Bacon Burger $6.50
- Chicken Parmigiana, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
- Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
- Battered Hoki, Chips and a Garden Salad $14.50
- Spaghetti Marinara $15.50
- Large $12.50
- Bagel with Whipped Cream Cheese, Jam or Pesto $9.50
- Potato Fritter, Guacamole, Cottage Cheese & Poached Egg $17.50
- Extras & Fillings:
- Small $9.50
- Raw Cheesecake - Seasonal Fruit, Low GI, Gluten & Dairy Free $8.50
- Beer Battered Fries with Aioli
- Slice / Muffins / Scones $4.50
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Sauces N/A
- Wild Mushroom, Bèarnaise, Red Wine Jus, Garlic Butter, Green Peppercorn, Smokey BBQ.
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Fettucini $12.00
- Chicken, peas and a creamy sauce
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Olives $8.00
- Marinated in lemon, chilli and herbs.
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Chilli Chicken $15.00
- Crisp Chicken with our special spicy sauce
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Venison Ribs $15.00
- Slow cooked and covered with our sticky BBQ sauce.
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Chicken Liver & Thyme Pate $14.00
- With fig chutney and toast.
- All kids meals come with a complimentary soft drink or juice.
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Cheerios $10.00
- Tomato sauce.
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EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
- Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
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LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
- Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
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BACON & EGGS $16.00
- Two poached free range eggs & streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta (DF)
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TOASTED MUESLI $8.00
- Toasted muesli, natural yogurt & poached fruit (V)
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TOMATO, AVOCADO & POACHED EGG $17.00
- Tomato, avocado, fresh basil leaves with a free range egg and a hint of lemon chilli oil, served on toasted rye (DF)
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OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
- Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
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MIXED PLATTER $15.00
- Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
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SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
- Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
- Beetroot $3.80
- Chicken $3.80
- CHICKEN CURRY ON RICE $10.50
- STEAK SATAY SAUCE $11.50
- ROAST PORK FOO YOUNG $11.00
- TOMATOES $ 2.80
- Double Meat $4.00
- Pineapple Rings $1.80
- Roast Pork & Fried Egg on Rice $10.00
- Chicken & Chinese Mushroom on Rice $9.50
- Beef Gravy on Rice $9.00
- Bami Goreng (Noodle) $9.50
- Hong Kong Style Fried Rice $10.00
- Beef Brisket on Rice $9.00
- Hang Seng Hot & Spicy Soup Noodles $9.50
- Chicken Fried Noodles $9.00
- Mixed Seafood & Udon Noodles $9.90
- Teriyaki Beef Bowl
- Teriyaki Chicken & Udon Noodles $9.90
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R/combo $11.50
- with miso or green tea
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R/combo $13.60
- with miso or green tea
- Regular $9.80
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Chicken Katsu Bowl
- Japanese style schnitzel
- Large $13.40
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Chicken Caesar Salad $18.90
- Salad of Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Greens, Tomatoes, Poached Egg & Parmesan with Homemade Caesar Dressing
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Toasted Sandwiches $9.90
- Choices of Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple and Onion
- Smoked Salmon $4.00
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Bagel - Toasted $12.90
- with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
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Bagel - Toasted $8.90
- with Cream Cheese and Jam or Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
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Eggs Atlantic $19.50
- Poached free range Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Hollandaise Sauce
- Sausages $3.50
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Home Made Toasted Muesli (gluten free) $13.90
- served with Milk, Organic Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit
- NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
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Fiorentina $23.50 / $33.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, spinach, ricotta, olives, mozzarella, parmesan & pinenuts
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Braised Beef Ravioli $22.50 / $28.50
- Our slow-braised beef ravioli is served in a deliciously creamy onion, Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce >>
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Funghi $24.50 / $34.50
- White-sauce with porcini, Portobello, goat cheese & mozzarella with black truffle oil-crème fraiche & rocket
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Gamberoni alla Griglia $21.50
- Juicy grilled king prawns with parsley, garlic & chilli
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Beans & Olives $10.50
- Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olives & tomato
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Contadina $24.50 / $34.50
- Napoli sauce, tomato, mozzarella, roast chicken, pineapple, avocado & mascarpone
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Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
- House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
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Mushroom matter/Paneer mushroom $14.50
- Mushroom & peas cooked with onion tomato herbs and spices.
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Non-veg platter $16.99
- Assorted spring rolls, wontons and cocktail samosa, served with sweet chili sauce or plum sauce.
- Beef $16.50
- Prawn chowmein $14.99
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Madras chicken/lamb/fish/prawn
- A traditional south indian style curry cooked with coconut and spices. Choice of your meat.
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Onion bhajeees (6 psc) $4.99
- Crispy onion and silver beet fritter served with tomato sauce.
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Seekh kebab (6 psc) $9.99
- Minced lamb marinated in mint and spices grilled in tandoor and served with sauce.
- Chicken chowmein $14.50
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Fries $6.00
- Served with tomato and aioli sauce
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Pancakes $9.50
- Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
- - Add grilled cheese and bacon $12.00
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Big breakfast $19.50
- Eggs any style, toasted Ciabatta Bread, grilled tomato, braised mushrooms, crispy bacon, sausages and hash browns
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Seasoned Wedges $8.00
- Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
- - With spinach, bacon $16.00
- - With spinach, salmon $ 19.50
- - Large $8.00
- Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
- Sakura Bento $10.50
- Nicy & Spicy $7.90
- Salmon Nigiri $7.90
- Special Bento $10.50
- Prawn & Koroket $7.90
- Nicy & Spicy $7.90
- Platter/medium $35.00
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Fish $2.90
- Fried or crumbed
- Large $13.00
- Fried Chicken Wing $0.50
- Large $12.00
- Chili Beef
- Chicken Fried Rice/Noodles
- Large $11.00
- Small $8.50
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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