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

  • Ice cream sundae $12.00
    • Chocolate, vanilla or passionfruit
  • Add beef brisket, shredded chicken, pulled pork
  • Flame grilled flat bread $4.50
  • Garlic bread $12.00
    • Warm cobb loaf, confit garlic butter
  • "Swine it" add pulled pork, S.M.K salsa & sour cream $8.00
  • All pit meals come with BBQ Mac 'n' cheese, S.M.K slaw, southern rice
  • Cold smoked brie $18.00
    • Maple syrup, caramelised onions, cracked almonds, crostini
  • Tex Mex shredded chicken, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, aioli $22.00
  • -Orange and almond cake
    • Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
  • -Coconut curry Prawns
    • Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
  • Raspberry and vanilla brulee
    • Biscotti, berry salad
  • -Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • Beef $35.00
  • -Market Fish
    • Artichoke cream, tomato and roasted lemon salad, whipped feta
  • -Salad of baby carrots
    • Medjool dates, almond cream, honey comb, panko crumbed olives
  • Cheese of the night
  • House Fries $7.50
    • with Tomato Sauce & Lakeman Aioli
  • Chunkey Monkey Pancakes $17.5
    • Caramalized banana, sauteed pecan nuts and maple rich chocolate sauce served with ice cream
  • Lakehouse Burger $22
    • with a 200g prime beef pattie, caramelized onion, blue cheese, fried egg & golden fries
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $15
    • with Chocolate, Berry or Caramel Sauce
  • 200g Prime Beef $22
    • ‘BEST END’ & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Tasting Plate $32
    • Chicken, Lamb & Beef, a choice of 2 Stonegrill sides & Dipping Sauce
  • Kid’s Hotcakes $10
    • Maple syrup & whipped cream served with kids hot chocolate or any small juice
  • Mozzarella Sticks $15.50
    • Double crumb Mozza sticks with Chilli jam & plum sauce
  • Drumsticks / Spring roll / Curry roll $3.00
  • Fish $4.20
  • Mince, bacon / Egg & cheese $4.70
  • Biscuits $2.50
  • Steak & onion, ham / egg / lettuce, ham / tomato / lettuce $3.70
  • -Large $13.00
  • Bacon & egg quiches
  • Ham, beef rolls $4.10
  • Chicken Mandarin Salad $23.50
    • Chicken breast, slaw, spinach, feta, mandarin & walnuts finished in a light dressing
  • - Falafel
  • Fish & Chunky Fries $9.00
  • Cheese Burger & Chunky Fries $9.00
  • Spicy Chicken Wings
    • Served with a peri peri mayo
  • Choose your sauce:
  • Mussels $11.50
    • Fresh NZ Green lipped mussels served in a creamy white wine & garlic sauce, topped with toasted ciabatta
  • Nachos $18.50
    • Corn chips covered with spicy beef 'n' beans & topped with grilled cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Vegetarian (Lettuce, Capsicum, Carrot, Avocado, Cucumber)
  • Party Pack B $65
    • 54 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
  • Boss Roll $14
    • Teriyaki chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Avacado, Cucumber, Crab Meat, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Cheese, Pink Sauce
  • California Rolls (9 pieces) $13
    • Chicken Katsu, Avocado, Carrot, Capsicum
  • Eel Roll $15
    • Eel, Avocado, Crab Meat, Fried Prawns, Creamy Sauce, Masago, Bonito Flake
  • Yaki soba $13
    • Japanese style fried noodles
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pineapple
  • Teppanyaki $17
    • Japanese dish cooked on a hot steel plate - Teriyaki Salmon
  • (GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
  • Warm Prawn Skewer Salad ( GF) $26.00
    • Mango and cucumber salad, with a fresh citrus dressing & lime aioli dipping sauce.-We recommend: W5 Pinot Gris
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
    • Served with salad greens and caesar dressing
  • Chicken Dish Available
    • Please ask our wait staff
  • -Gluten free bread available $16.50
  • Huka Prawn Park advises not all prawns served are grown onsite.
  • -Extra Sauce $1.00
  • Prawn Chowder $19.50
    • A silky thick soup, with prawn tails & crusty ciabatta bread. We recommend: Bell Bird Bay Chardonnay
  • Smokey BBBC $8.00
    • 120g Beef, Cheese, Bacon and bbq Sauce
  • Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
    • Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
  • Kumara Chips / S&P Squid $5.00
  • Margarita $16.00
    • Tomato base, tomato, olives, capsicum, mozzarella
  • Cheeseburger $4.50
  • Crabstick $1.50
  • Puppy Dog / Potato Fritter / Donut $1.00
  • Hot Chips / Hot Dog / Curry Roll / Spring Roll $3.00
  • Gluten-free gourmet beef burger $27.00
  • Sausages $4.00
  • Gourmet beef burger $26.50
  • Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with mushrooms
  • Porridge $13.50
    • served with cream, brown sugar and dried fruit compote
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • Thoroughbred( GF) Toast (GF) $3.50
  • Piccolo Fruit Bread $10.50
    • fruit, nut, peel and spice with preserves and butter
  • Kawhia coast fish burger $25.00
    • panko crumbed, citrus slaw, tartare mayo & house fries
  • Aotearoa blackfoot paua $24.00
    • two classic kiwi patties, sour cream & grilled lemon
  • King Country beef burger $25.00
    • karengo & tamarillo relish, smoky cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion & house fries
  • Tio Maori oysters
    • Tio Kinaki - w lemon & Kaitaia fire / Karengo - crumb & watercress aioli
  • He tino pai fish & chips $25.00
    • light crisp batter, crunchy fries, tartare, lemon & garden salad
  • Pakari $16.00
    • aged cheddar 80 gr
  • Fries $8.00
  • Seasonal vegetables w wild thyme butter $8.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
  • Kumara Patch Pie - roast pumpkin, kumara, spinach, cottage cheese & cheddar pie with salad and tangy tomato relish $16
  • Chicken Sandwich - grilled chicken with sauteed onion, salad, tomato relish and pesto mayo in a toasted garlic roll with chips $14.50
  • Death by Chocolate - chocolate mud cake covered in a Hershey's chocolate sauce with cookies & cream ice cream & whipped cream $11.50
  • Snack Plate (serves 2) - selection of nibbles with sweet chili and aioli dipping sauce $16
  • Cheeseburger - beef pattie, cheese, mayo, tomato relish, lettuce and tomato; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun *add pineapple +$1 $11.50
  • Kahuna Burger - chicken tenders coated in our special spice, pineapple, bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14.50
  • Dinosaur Rump - cooked to your liking and served with salad & chips $29.50/400g
  • Classic breakfast $8.00
    • Toast, eggs(Scramble/poached/fried).
  • Sausage x 2 $4.50
  • Seafood and chips
  • Multigrain toast $3.00
  • -Assorted seafood $24.00
    • Mixed with calamari, prawn and fish
  • Club sandwich
    • 4 sliced white bread filled with bacon, eggs, tomato, chicken breast, green salad, cranberry sauce, mayo sauce. served with chips and side salad
  • All served with chips and fresh salad with chef's tartar sauce
  • Tomato sauce
  • Steak and kidney pie $3.70
  • Bacon and egg slice $3.90
  • Chicken and cheese pie $3.80
  • Stuffed sausage $3.20
  • Mince and cheese pie $3.60
  • Mince and bacon pie $3.80
  • Bacon and egg pie $3.40
  • Steak and bacon pie $3.80
  • Mayonnaise N/A
  • Morrocan Lamb Burger N/A
  • Satay N/A
  • Lime, Ginger & Coriander Dressing N/A
  • Special of the day N/A
  • Chef's Salad N/A
  • Mango Chutney N/A
  • Chorizo and Mushroom Penne Pasta N/A
  • Magnum P.I. $21.90
    • Ham strings, crispy bacon,chunks of sweet pineapple and mozzarella topped with lemon infused Olive Oil - Medium $17.90
  • Ciabatta and Dips $11.50
    • Lightly toasted ciabatta with a trio of freshly made dips.
  • Texan Dry Rub Ribs
    • Dry rubbed in 8 spices, slow baked and glazed with a smoked BBQ sauce of our own design! With onion rings, caramelised onions and fries.
  • Confit Garlic Pizza Bread $8.50
    • Pizza bread with a confit garlic puree and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Fowl Play $23.90
    • Chicken breast meat, crispy bacon, slices of roasted red capsicum, caramelised onions, lemon aioli and Parmesan - Medium $19.90
  • Smiles N/A
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
  • Mac Attack $8.50
    • Classic macaroni and cheese pasta with bacon.
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

Price

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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