Bistro 52 in Taupo Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

Free Range Chicken Tenders $8.00
- 6 Crumbed and deep fried Chicken Tenders, served with your choice of dip
Pandemonium $18.50 / $9.00
- Chicken, Cranberry Sauce and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Envy $16.00 / $8.00
- Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Quorn Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Sour Cream (contains gelatin) (Double / Snack)
Lamb Shank and Mash $12.00
- One Lamb Shank with a Rosemary and Mint gravy, mash and minted peas
Pride $16.00 / $8.00
- Onions, Mushrooms, Capsicum, Tomatoes and Pineapple. Optional Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers (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
Corn Nuggets $4.50
- A dozen battered balls of sweet corn deep fried and served with a dip of your choice

Redneck Ribs Six $19.00
- Porky Pig's ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire then piled high and smothered in our world-famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
Honky Tonk Chicken $30 Medium / $35 Classic
- Chicken breast marinated in Dijon mustard, dill, honey, olive oil and lime juice. Oven-baked and topped with an orange, ginger and cranberry salsa. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.
Set Menu (Medium Sized Meals) $49.00 per head
- Starter - Lone Star Artisan Loaf - A traditional seeded ciabatta loaf to share (between 3), handcrafted exclusively for Lone Star. Served warm with butter. / Mains (Choice of One) - Dixie Chicken - Breast of chicken poached in a creamy sauce of white wine, garlic, spring onions, corn and carrot. Served with mashed potato and Lone Star coleslaw...world famous all around New Zealand! / Johnny Cash Stash - Chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, cheese and sundried tomatoes, Herb-crusted and oven-baked. Served with a chunky mushroom sauce, buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw. / Stir Crazy Sirloin - Steak Sauce Options: Chunky Mushroom, Garlic Butter or Beef Jus. 250gram premium aged sirloin cooked how you like it. Served with sauteed onions, buffalo chips, Lone Star coleslaw and your choice of steak sauce. / Redneck Ribs - 9 pork ribs piled high, blanched in honey and spices, then blasted in the Lone Star furnace and smothered in our legendary hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw..the meal that made us famous! / Burrito Ranchero - Chicken thigh mixed with jalapenos, fresh herbs and sundried tomatoes, Topped with grilled cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa and sour cream. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw. / Apache Fish - Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, egg-washed, then pan fried in a lemon and herb butter, finished with a classic tartare sauce. Served with straight-cut chips and a fresh green salad. / Desserts (Choice of One) - Longhorn Cheesecake - Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. / Kiwi Pavlova - Mini pavs filled with whipped cream. Served with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh fruit and berry coulis. / Milky Bar Pud - White chocolate and buttermilk pudding, served hot with butterscotch sauce, white chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.
Comanche Chicken Salad $26.00
- Oven-baked chicken breast, cos lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and streaky bacon, tossed in Lone Star Caesar-style dressing. Topped with a free range poached egg (anchovies optional).
We're proud to serve our guests only 100% free range chicken. Medium meals are served with one chicken breast, classic meals with two.
Redneck Ribs
- Porky Pig's ribs blanched in honey and spices. Blasted in the Lone Star fire, piled high then smothered in our famous hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce...the meal that made us famous! - Add buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw $5.00
Maverick Fillet $38.00
- Premium-aged beef fillet, pan-seared and oven-baked. Served with a herbed potato bake, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach. Finished with a mushroom gratiné and a peppercorn jus.
Prawn Star $19.00
- Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!

The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18.00
Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00
The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10.00
Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
The whole lot $40.00
Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15.00
Marinated Olives $5.00

Double decker $8.00
- Pizza toastie with tomato relish, melted cheese and pepperoni x 2
Small garden fresh salad $4.90
- Fresh fancy lettuce with cherry tomatoes and choice of dressing.
Family Pack $26.00
- 4 Fish, 2 Battered Saveloys, 4 Potato Fritters and Chips
Donuts $2.00
- Its always good to have something sweet to finish off the meal. Choose lemon sugar or cinnamon suger.
Meat Pattie $3.00
Chicken, Brie and Cranberry $6.50
Pineapple Fritter $1.80
Scallops $2.20
- Roe on. Mouth watering.

-Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
Coconut curry Prawns
- Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
Orange and almond cake
- Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
Cheese of the night
-Market Fish
- Artichoke cream, tomato and roasted lemon salad, whipped feta
Smoked Fish Croquette
- Crushed pea and mint salad, chorizo, preserved lemon aioli
Raspberry and vanilla brulee
- Biscotti, berry salad
Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise

Prawn Curry, Naan, Rice $12.90
Vegettable Samosas with tamarind sauce $6.90
Curry, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Saagwala, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90
Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Rice $10.90
Balti Garlic Chicken, Naan, Rice (Also available in Lamb and Beef) $12.90
Fish & Chips $5.90
Korma, Naan, Rice (Chicken, Lamb or Beef) $10.90

Smoked fish / Sweet lamb curry / Seafood $4.50
Bacon & egg quiches
Steak & kidney / Pork & kumara / Mince potato top $4.30
Chelsea bun $2.50
Ham, beef rolls $4.10
Donut / Sugar donut / Bavarian donut / Raspberry bun $2.20
-Small $4.30
Fish $4.20

10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
Chicken McNuggets® Hunger Buster N/A
- Everyone knows that Chicken McNuggets are a Cheeseburger’s best friend. Recent research indicates the two get along famously with medium fries and a medium soft drink.
The Boss® N/A
- Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
- It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
McChicken® Hunger Buster N/A
- A crunchy McChicken burger, with medium fries, medium drink and a small sundae to top it all off. Who knew you could buy so much satisfaction?

Strawberry & Cream
Venison
- Denver Venison, Red Onion, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato, Aioli & Fresh Rocket
Famous Tavern Salad
- Fresh salad greens, Capsicum, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Carrot, Raw Beetroot & Cashew nuts with Balsamic dressing & Meat of your choice
Open Chicken Sandwich $18.00
- Fresh Chicken Tenders, Camembert, Salad greens with plum sauce, Aioli & served on ciabatta
Lamb Shanks $29.00
- 2 Lamb Shanks served with mash, seasonal vegetables & house Gravy
Spring Rolls & Samosas with Soy & Sweet Chilli $8.00
Supreme
- Beef, Ham, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Onion, Mushroom & Capsicum
Denver Venison $19.00

Caramelized pork and eggs $20.00
- Pork, egg, salad and rice
Beef stew $18.00
- Beef, carrot and rice or bread
Fried roll $12.00
- Rice paper, prawn, pork, vege, home-made sauce and nuts
Pork mince skewer $12.00
- Lemon-grass, pork and prawns
Grilled pork or chicken on rice $18.00
- pork / chicken, egg, salad and rice
Chicken salad $16.00
- Cabbage, chicken, herbs and peanuts
Papaya salad $16.00
- Papaya, beef, carrot and herbs
Lotus salad $16.00
- Lotus root, prawns, pork, salad, peanuts

Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
- Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce
Cheesy Wedges $ 14.00
- Seasoned wedges baked with a trio of cheeses, blue, brie, mozzarella, served with sundried tomato pesto and aioli
GFA - Gluten Free Available
Fish Burger (GFA) $ 20.00
- Market fish battered or pan fried with lettuce, tomato and housemade peanut mayo
Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
- Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
Wedges $12.00
- Hot crispy wedges with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
- 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
Fries (GF) $8.00
- Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce

Pan seared scallops $17.5
- cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto & lemon aioli
Bruschetta $14.5
- w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted peppers & olive tapenade.
Sautéed mushrooms $5
- w/ garlic & thyme
Freshly baked knot roll $5
- w/ butter medallion
Chunky fries $5
- w/ tomato sauce & aioli
Buttered green beans $5
- w/ almonds & bacon
Slow cooked lamb belly $17.5
- w/ warm pearl couscous, spicy pepper & eggplant confit, Tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Caesar salad $26
- anchovies, cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan, poached egg

Chicken pie $3.60
Sausage $2.40
Bacon and egg pie $3.40
Steak potato top pie $3.80
Sausage roll $2.30
Mince and bacon pie $3.80
Steak and onion pie $3.60
Mince and cheese pie $3.60

Vegetarian Burger N/A
Chorizo and Mushroom Penne Pasta N/A
Steak & Irish Stout Pie N/A
Fish Bites & Golden Chunky Fries N/A
Chef's Salad N/A
Deluxe Burger N/A
BLT Open Sandwich N/A
Kids Combo Deal N/A

Bacon Butties $6.00
All Day Breakfast $13.00
- Toast / Bacon / Eggs / Sausage / Tomato / topped with Italian herbs
Eggs on Toast $9.00
Fruit Loaf Toasted $5.00
Bacon & Eggs $10.50
Extras $2.00
- Scrambled Eggs, Fried Eggs
Bacon/Egg/Cheese Muffin $6.00
Bake Beans on Toast $6.50

Bistro 52

Waikato Region > Taupo > Bistro 52

Address

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

Phone

+64 7-377 3111

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