Bistro 52 in Taupo Menu

BEGIN BEGIN
  • Chilled cucumber & yellow tomato soup, almonds, cumin, green grapes, watermelon guacamole (V) $12
  • Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli (v/gf/df) $10
  • Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction (GF) $19
  • Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano (V) $15
  • Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18
  • Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute
  • -E $16
  • -M $30
  • Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing (GF) $18
  • The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18
SIDES SIDES
  • Marinated olives (V/GF/DF) $5
  • Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing (V/GF/DF) $7
  • Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle (V/GF/DF) $7
  • Chunky fries, roasted aioli (V/GF/DF) $8
  • Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde (GF) $8
THEN THEN
  • Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream (V) $26
  • Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32
  • Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing (GF) $29
  • Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34
  • Strip loin of Wharekauhau lamb, braised Belgian endive, truffled fennel cream, pecan nuts, ruby grapefruit, sherry gastrique (GF) $39
  • Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36
FINALLY FINALLY
  • Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15
  • Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15
  • Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15
  • Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15
  • Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15
  • The whole lot $40
SWEETS SWEETS
  • Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide (GF) $12
  • White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12
  • Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12
  • Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12
  • The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Damned $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Cashews, Avocado, Sundried Toms, Camembert. Optional Pineapple or Jalapenos (Double / Snack)
  • Warewolf $6.50
    • Real chicken Tenders and potato Wedges served with Tomato sauce and Kid's drink
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
    • Ciabatta bread with Garlic butter and parsley
  • Mayhem $18.50 / $9.00
    • Peanut Satay, Chicken, Sweet Chilli, Onions and Capsicum. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Raspberry Sorbet $5.00
    • Gellicious Gelato's 2013 Silver Award winning Sorbet. Bursting with real authentic fruit flavour. Gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan. 180ml tub - big enough to share, but you'll probably wish you hadn't
  • Veggie Mayhem $18.50 / $9.00
    • Quorn, Peanut Satay, Sweet Chilli, Capsicum and Onions (Double / Snack)
  • Corn Nuggets $4.50
    • A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice
  • Limbo $18.50 / $9.00
    • Blue Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Prawn Star $19.00
    • Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
  • Steak Sauce Options N/A
    • Chunky Mushroom / Beef & Red Wine / Peppercorn / Garlic Butter / Jack Daniel's & Cracked Pepper
  • - Two Shanks $36.00
  • Shanks Peninsula
    • Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich stock of mushroom, onion, fresh herbs and red wine. Served with mash potato, sauteed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
  • Buenos Nachos $19.00
    • Roasted seasonal vegetables with spicy bean mix on crispy corn chips with grilled cheese. Topped with salsa, sour cream and jalapeños.
  • Green Salad $6.00
  • Prawn Star $35.00
    • Tiger prawns cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice and a fresh green salad..a true Lone Star classic!
  • Midnight Nachos $19.00
    • Corn chips topped with our famous spicy bean mix, with your choice of chicken, beef or both. Topped with grilled cheese and finished with salsa, sour cream and jalapenos.
  • Toppings 50c
    • Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion Or Pineapple
  • Fries -V $6.00
    • Served With Finns Aioli
  • Our Famous Shank Pie $25.90
    • Twice Cooked Lamb Shank (Still On The Bone), Nestled Inside A Rich Gravy Surrounded By A Delicious Pastry Served With Creamy Mash & Veges
  • Chicken & Chorizo $22.90
    • Lightly Sauteed Chicken Breast & Chorizo In A Cream Sauce With Baby Spinach, Red Onion & Cherry Tomatoes
  • Black pudding $3.00
  • Side Salad $4.50
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Cheese Burger & Chips $9.95
  • Sweetcorn Cakes $13.00
    • Housemade sweetcorn cakes served with chilli jam
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $15.00
    • With raspberry sherbet, housemade coulis and fresh cream [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Pork Belly $19.00
    • Harissa pork belly served with a chunky pea mash, candied chilli and lemon
  • Chef's Potatoes $8.00
    • Potatoes served with sour cream and chives
  • Mussel Fritters $16.00
    • Fresh mussel and corn fritters with coriander and our chilli soy and lime glaze
  • Vegetarian Delight $34.00
    • Our special vegetarian trio: Fried polenta with fig jam and rocket. Chilli bean salsa, jalapeno relish and avocado. Beetroot, walnut and goats cheese
  • Panna Cotta $18.00
    • Goats cheese panna cotta with herbed crostini and a fig compote
  • Cheesecake $15.00
    • Our Chef’s special cheesecake that changes daily [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
  • Mini Hot Dogs
    • Battered Sausage On A Stick, Curly Fries, Side Salad And Tomato Sauce.
  • Edamame Beans (GF) (V) $9.00
    • Steamed Young Soya Beans In Their Pods. Served With Rock Salt.
  • - Tawny Port - Glass $10.00
  • Garden Salad (GF) $5.00
    • Fresh, Crisp Leaves; Your Choice Of Dressing.
  • Wakanui Prime Beef Short Ribs $34.00
    • Slow-Cooked In Master Stock For 24 Hours; Glazed In The Over And Served With A Potato And Parsnip Rosti And Summer Greens.
  • Tomato & Chorizo Salad (GF) $12.00
    • Tossed In Herb Oil, Confit Garlic, Basil And Lemon Zest.
  • Garlic Cheese Sticks $8.50 for 3
    • Light, Crispy With Tangy Cheese And Garlic.
  • Onion Rings $5.00
    • Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
  • Bacon & egg / lettuce / tomato, bacon & egg $4.10
  • Apple turnover $2.80
  • Sponges plain $5.00
  • Single filling / Double filling $3.60
  • Crabstick $2.00
  • -Ham, egg corned beef, roast beef, ham & mustard, cheese & onion
  • Smoked fish / Sweet lamb curry / Seafood $4.50
  • Bacon & egg quiches
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel ice cream served with sauce and cream
  • Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
    • With a petite salad, thousand island sauce and a wedge of lemon
  • Mini Hotdogs
    • With Fries and Coleslaw
  • Cheese Platter $17.00
    • Selection of cheeses, crostini, chutney and fruits
  • Eye Fillet of Beef $35.00
    • Wrapped in bacon resting on rosti, potato cake roasted tomato, mushroom and a rich jus
  • Lamb Kidneys $16.00
    • Traditional kidneys and bacon with rich gravy and toasted bread
  • Salmon Fillet $34.00
    • Salmon baked in pastry with lime and coriander butter and served with salad and rosti potato
  • Curry of the Day $25.00
    • Todays curry served on rice with papadum and chutney
  • Crunch Roll $12
    • Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Breadcrumbs, Masago
  • Boss Roll $14
    • Teriyaki chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Avacado, Cucumber, Crab Meat, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Cheese, Pink Sauce
  • Donburi $13.50
    • Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Spicy pork
  • Eel Roll $15
    • Eel, Avocado, Crab Meat, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Masago, Bonito Flake
  • Crispy Chicken Roll $12
    • Avocado, Crab Meat, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
  • Bento $15
    • Rice, salad, tempura, sushi rolls, selection served in a box - Tempura Chicken
  • Party Pack C $55
    • 45 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
  • Kiwi Legend Roll $14
    • Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pickle, Teriyaki Chicken, Pineapple, Kiwi, Breadcrumbs, Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Famous Tavern Salad
    • Fresh salad greens, Capsicum, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Carrot, Raw Beetroot & Cashew nuts with Balsamic dressing & Meat of your choice
  • Denver Venison $19.00
  • Venison
    • Denver Venison, Red Onion, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Aioli & Fresh Rocket
  • Meat lovers
    • Beef, Pepperoni, Ham & Bacon with BBQ Sauce
  • Strawberry & Cream
  • Beer Battered Fries & Aioli $6.00
  • White Choc & Raspberry Cheesecake
  • Thai Beef $18.00
  • GFA - Gluten Free Available
  • Mexi K Fries $14.00
    • Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
  • Fishermans Catch (GFA) $ 26.00
    • Battered market fish, prawn twisters, peppered squid, crispy fries and dipping sauces
  • Beef Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon. Served with fries and aioli
  • Fish Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
    • Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
  • Half Deck (GFA) $ 30.00
    • Chicken liver pate, puhoi cheeses, marinated veggies, relishes, breads and crackers
  • GFA - Gluten Free Available
  • Full Deck $ 35.00
    • Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce
  • -Two Fillings $3.50
  • Chilli Cheezys $4.00
  • Hot Puppies $1.50
  • Steak Burger $6.50
  • Chicken Burger $6.50
  • Crab Stick $1.50
  • Salt & Pepper Squid (2) $1.50
  • Choose from Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Mushroom, Pineapple, Onion & Egg
  • Baked beans $2.00
  • ●Sauces:
  • -Assorted seafood $24.00
    • Mixed with calamari, prawn and fish
  • Balsamic dressing
  • Hash brown x 2 $3.00
  • Hollandaise
  • Green salad $5.00
  • -Fish $17.00
    • Two pieces of classic battered tarakihi fish.
  • Mince and bacon pie $3.80
  • Mince pie $3.40
  • Chicken pie $3.60
  • Bacon and egg pie $3.40
  • Steak potato top pie $3.80
  • Mince savories pie $1.60
  • Sausage $2.40
  • Chicken mushroom pie $3.90
  • Beef Lasagne N/A
  • Lime, Ginger & Coriander Dressing N/A
  • Special of the day N/A
  • Side Salad N/A
  • Teriyaki Beef Salad N/A
  • Prime NZ Steak N/A
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad N/A
  • Chilli Beef Nachos N/A
  • ''Basic'' Burger $17.90
    • 180gm prime beef patty, house pickles, cheese, mild mustard, mayo and house relish.
  • ''Free Range Chicken'' Burger $23.90
    • 200gm butterflied grilled free-range chicken breast, streaky bacon, roast red peppers, grilled mozzarella cheese with basil pesto, mayo and house relish.
  • Salmon Pasta $24.90
    • House cured salmon in a cream sauce with capers and red onions. Tossed through fettuccini pasta and baby spinach leaves before being topped with a citrus crumb.
  • Chicken Carbonara $25.90
    • Succulent slices of chicken breast, sliced mushrooms, diced onions and bacon with cream, seasoned then tossed through fettuccini strands. With shaved parmesan.
  • Ciabatta (Per Slice) $1.50
  • Eggs (Fried or Poached) x 2 $5.00
  • ''Injectable'' Donuts $9.50
    • Straight from chef's culinary laboratory! Two classic cinnamon sugar dusted donuts with a ball of ice-cream on each and three syringes of flavoured syrup to inject into them! Ask about today's flavours.
  • Garlic Prawns (6) $6.00
Bistro 52

Bistro 52

location

Address

17 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3377, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 7-377 3111

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Tuesday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Wednesday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Thursday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Friday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM
price range

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None

type

Type

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service level

Service

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cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Cash

Location
17 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, Waikato, 3377, New Zealand
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