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

  • Prawn and Avo Salad $19.90
    • A generous serving of succulent prawns lightly dressed in our delicious seafood sauce with avocado, smoked salmon and salad leaves
  • Feta and Rosemary Bread $9.90
    • Feta, rosemary pizza bread served with a sun dried tomato pesto spread
  • Vegetarian Burger $19.90
    • Corn and feta patty, grilled on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and gherkin, topped with aioli and your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce
  • Mushroom Cheddar Melt $21.90
    • Our original Dixie Brown Burger topped with cheddar cheese and mushroom sauce
  • Add bacon $4.50
  • Lamb Shank $26.90
    • Tender lamb in a rich cranberry and rosemary jus served on garlic and onion potato mash
  • Benmore Smoked Salmon Wrap $17.90
    • Smoked South Island Salmon with cottage cheese, lettuce, horseradish, capers, red onion and finished with olive oil and cracked black pepper, served with a side salad
  • Tuscan Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Grilled Tuscan spiced chicken breast on a toasted bun with grilled mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion and gherkin finished with our sundried tomato aioli
  • Envy $16.00 / $8.00
    • Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • The Kraken $21.00 / $10.00
    • Smoked Paprika Spanish 'Sofrito' Sauce, Mozzarella, Calamari, Prawns, Chorizo, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Red and Green Peppers, finished with Chipotle Mayo (not GF) and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  • Mordor $18.50 / $9.00
    • Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Onions, Capsicum and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Kali $9.50
    • Tender Marinated Tandoori Chicken Pieces served in a medium spiced Creamy Tomato Sauce, finished with Butter. Served on Spinach Fettuccine
  • Fresh Green Salad $5.00
    • All the Essentials
  • Greed $16.00 / $8.00
    • Double Ham, Double Pineapple and Double Cheese. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Damned $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Cashews, Avocado, Sundried Toms, Camembert. Optional Pineapple or Jalapenos (Double / Snack)
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
    • Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
  • Chief's Chicken Nibbles $16.00
    • Blanced in soy, honey and spices. Served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce.
  • Buttered Mashed Potato $5.00
  • A Fist Full Of Pizza (Quesadilla) $18.00
    • Two flour tortillas encasing your choice of spicy chicken or beef, with cheese, tomato and fresh herbs. Finished with sour cream, salsa and jalapenos.
  • Burrito Ranchero $24.00
    • 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.
  • Mexican Toastie $11.00
    • Flour tortilla filled with your choice of cheese and pineapple or cheese and bacon. Toasted and cut into wedges.
  • Comfortably Numb $9.00
    • 2 scoops Premium Killinchy Gold New Zealand ice cream. Served with wafers and berry coulis.
  • 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.
  • Prawn Star $19.00
    • Tiger prawn cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice...a Lone Star classic!
  • Mac 'n' cheese balls $14.00
    • Bacon crumb, shaved parmesan, chipotle mayo
  • S.M.K salsa $6.00
  • Beef brisket $24.00
    • 1/2lb
  • Pit fries $6.00
  • -Vanilla bean ice cream
  • Flamed flat bread with grilled chorizo $16.00
    • S.M.K salsa
  • 1/2lb Crispy calamari $16.00
    • Smoked salt, chipotle mayo
  • Smokey mac 'n' cheese $6.00
  • Porae - big lips $4.20
    • Flavoursome fillets which flake well. Very fresh. Special treat this weekend only.
  • Scallops $2.20
    • Roe on. Mouth watering.
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.80
  • omato relish, egg and cheese $6.50
  • Ham, Brie and Onion relish $6.50
  • Fried Chicken $8.00
    • chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli mayo and cheese
  • Hot Dog on Stick $2.40
  • Tartare Sauce $2.90
    • Compliments all fish
  • Free Range Pork Belly
    • Du puy lentil salad, shaved radish, bitter leaves, compressed apple, aioli
  • Salt and Pepper Squid
    • Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
  • Entrées
  • Seasonal Greens $7.00
  • Mains
  • -Confit Duck Leg
    • White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
  • Chocolate salted caramel tart
    • Chocolate sauce, hokey pokey, chocolate balls, vanilla mascarpone
  • -Orange and almond cake
    • Greek yoghurt, lemon curd, puffed quinoa, coconut chips
  • Fine Accompaniements To Our Exqusite Grilled Beef.
  • Onion Rings $5.00
    • Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
  • Mini Hot Dogs
    • Battered Sausage On A Stick, Curly Fries, Side Salad And Tomato Sauce.
  • Sous Vide New Zealand Ovation Lamb Rump (GF) $35.00
    • Twice-Cooked Lamb Medallions, With Kumara, Charred Asparagus, Chimichurri And Slow-Cooked Roasted Red Peppadews. (Served: Med / Rare)
  • Surf & Turf (Signature Dish) $45.00
    • (300G) Sirloin Steak With One Scallop, Two Prawns, And Two Mussels .
  • Baby Betroot Apple Cup (GF) $10.00
    • Baby Betrrot; Grated Apple, Mayonnaise. On A Bed Of Lettuce.
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Golden Toasted Bread, Melted Cheese And A Salad On The Side.
  • Garlic & Ginger Prawns (Gfa) $15.00
    • Prawns Marinated In Fresh Ginger And Garlic, Pan-Fried And Finished With Fresh Herbs. Served With A Healthy Slice Of Toasted Brioche.
  • Beef Burger with Curly Fries $15
  • Dark Chocolate & Pecan Brownie $14
    • with a raspberry & chocolate anglaise & whipped cream
  • Caesar Salad $23
    • Crispy proscuitto ham & grilled chicken tenderloin,garlic croutons clodded egg, parmesan shavings, & anchovies on cos lettuce with caesar dressing
  • Fresh Selection of Warm Bread $16
    • with Garlic Butter, Mediterranean Spice Mix & Olive Oil
  • Chicken & Camembert $19
    • Smoked Chicken, Creamy Camembert, Baby Spinach & Plum Sauce
  • Dark Chocolate Fondue (to share) $20
    • with a selection of dried & fresh dipping fruits, dark chocolate Brownie Chunks, marshmallows, & melted chocolate served on a stone
  • Chicken & Prawn $19
    • Smoked Chicken Breast & succulent Prawns drizzled with a mild Sweet Chilli Sauce topped with Spinach & Mozzarella Cheese.(Our beer choice is Moa Classic)
  • Classic Ice Cream Sundae $15
    • with Chocolate, Berry or Caramel Sauce
  • Pubs Famous Warm Cajun Chicken Salad $21.90
    • Crumbed chicken strips cooked in a mild creamy Cajun sauce on salad greens
  • Hashstack $16.90
    • Potato rosti stack with mushrooms, grilled tomato & spinach topped with a poached egg & creamy hollandaise sauce
  • Pub Chunky Fries $8.50
    • Pub chunky fries served with aioli
  • Pork Chops
    • Pork Chops served with salad, pub chunky fries, gravy & applesauce
  • Kid's Pasta - Bolognese $9.00
  • All Day Pub Brekky $16.90
    • Bacon, eggs, tomato, hashbrown on toasted ciabatta
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • Pub n Grubs famous thick creamy chowder served with toasted ciabatta
  • Prawn Twisters $16.50
    • Crispy prawn twisters, served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Boss Roll $14
    • Teriyaki chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Avacado, Cucumber, Crab Meat, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Cheese, Pink Sauce
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Salmon, Avocado
  • Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
    • Tuna, Lettuce, Capsicum
  • Katsu Curry $14
    • Bowl of rice with salad, deep fried cutlets with Japanese curry on top - Pork
  • Party Pack B $65
    • 54 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
  • Paradise Roll $17
    • Cream Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Fried Prawns, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
  • Green Seasonal Salad $7
    • Lettuce, Carrot, Brokerfy, Tomato, Avocado, Cabbage
  • Salmon Roll $14
    • Salmon, Avocado, Crab Meat, Creamy Sauce
  • Kuratau Classic $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
  • Vego $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
  • Omorish $20.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
  • Lake Bed $18.00
    • Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Margherita $18.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
  • Hen house $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
  • Volcano $22.00
    • Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
  • Gluten-free gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
  • Steak sandwich $26.50
    • with fries with garlic aioli, onion, and slow-roasted tomato
  • Vogel's Toast $2.00
  • Gourmet beef burger with fries $29.50
  • Natural Muesli $16.00
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey gluten free option
  • Kumara Cakes GF $18.50
    • topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce with mushrooms
  • Bacon $4.00
  • Natural Muesli $13.50
    • served with berry compote, yoghurt and honey
  • Today's Cheesecake - see the specials board for details, served with sauce & whipped cream $10.50
  • Creamy mushroom $4.60
  • Cheeseburger - beef pattie, cheese, mayo, tomato relish, lettuce and tomato; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun *add pineapple +$1 $11.50
  • Beef Schnitzel - lightly crumbed beef schnitzel with salad, chips and rich brown gravy $17.50
  • Kiwi Burger - grilled beef pattie, beetroot, fried egg, cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo and tomato relish; served with chips and a toasted sesame seed bun $14
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $6
  • Piha Pork Loin - rolled stuffed pork loin with buttered potato mash, steamed seasonal vegetables, cheese sauce, apple sauce and rich brown gravy $27.50
  • Chicken Cheeseburger - chicken tenders coated in our special spice wuth cheese, lettuce, tomato, smokey BBQ sauce and mayo; served with chips and toasted sesame seed bun $13
  • Balsamic dressing
  • ●Bread:
  • Knightsbridge burger
    • Piled with beef patty or roasted chicken and complimented by green salad, tomato, beetroot, cheese with side salad and crispy fries or wedge(+$0.50)
  • Eggs benedict $15.00
    • Ciabatta brown, bacon, eggs(Scramble/poached/fried), hollandaise and pesto
  • Hash brown x 2 $3.00
  • All served with chips and fresh salad with chef's tartar sauce
  • Hollandaise
  • Green salad $5.00
  • Steak and kidney pie $3.70
  • Steak potato top pie $3.80
  • Mince savories pie $1.60
  • Bacon and egg pie $3.40
  • Mince and cheese pie $3.60
  • Mince potato top pie $3.80
  • Steak pie $3.40
  • Steak and onion pie $3.60
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
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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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