379 The Avenue in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Changed regularly inspired by fresh seasonal produce matched w local artisan bread
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • House baked French baguette, w Chefs signature fragrant garlic & herb butter.
  • Local Artisan Breads n Dips $11/two$15
    • Matched w a selection of house-made dips.
  • Fresh NZ Mussels Half$17/Kilo$26
    • Cooked in an aromatic coconut, lime & coriander broth served w garlic bread.
  • Confit Duck Spring Rolls $15.00
    • House made, served w pickled mango dipping sauce & a vibrant soft herb slaw.
  • Tiger Prawns & Scallops $18/MainSize$28.50
    • Always fresh, cooked in a fragrant lemon, garlic & chilli cream sauce, garnished with smoked salmon.( the withMain size served w rice)
  • Portobello Mushroom Melt $15/MainSize$21
    • Oven baked in signature garlic herb butter & feta w thick cut artisan bread & seasonal chutney.(Add Chicken or Bacon $6.00)
THE BISTRO THE BISTRO
  • Always Fresh NZ Fish n Chips $28.00
    • Cooked in a light tempura batter w your choice of lemon pepper, chilli salt or lightly seasoned, served w salad and fries, house made tartar sauce & lemon.
  • Chefs Pot Pie $24.50
    • Changed regularly, inspired by local cuts & seasonal produce, served w fries & salad or parsley butter vegetables.
  • 150g Wagyu Beef Burger $25.50
    • Artisan ciabatta loaf w smoked cheddar, beetroot relish, lettuce, tomato, & Japanese mayo, served w fries
  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger $24.50
    • Artisan ciabatta loaf w bacon, brie, avocado, lettuce, tomato & chipotle honey mustard sauce, served w fries.
  • Pumpkin Spinach & Feta Cannelloni $26.50
    • Braised in spiced tomato & fresh basil sauce, served w soft herb slaw
  • Chicken, Vegetable or Seafood Laksa $26.50
    • Authentic Malaysian coconut based curry, w egg noodles, topped w crispy tempura vegetable
  • Sticky BBQ Ribs $28.50
    • Marinated for 48 hours, then braised in Chefs signature BBQ blend, served w fries & salad.
  • Steak Eggs & Chips $32.00
    • NZ Angus Pure scotch fillet & fries topped w fried eggs and your choice of mushroom sauce or garlic butter.
  • Braised Lamb Shank $24.00/Two$30.00
    • First Class NZ Lamb shanks, braised in our Chefs signature blend of 10 herbs & spices, served w potato of the day and seasonal vegetables.
  • Warm Pumpkin, Lemon & Honey Salad $20.50
    • Pumpkin roasted in lemon, honey & fennel with kale, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta & chia seeds, lightly dresin an aromatic orange & Thai basil vinegarette(Add marinated Chicken $8.00)
MAINS MAINS
  • Chicken Ballantine $34.00
    • Free-range Chicken stuffed with wild mushroom, chorizo & pistachio, wrapped in bacon & glazed w a sticky jus.
  • Crispy Skinned Confit Duck $35.50
    • Finest Chefs choice duck leg braised till tender in duck fat, shallots, bay leafs & herbs w caramelised orange.
  • Double Crackle Pork Cutlet $34.00
    • Topped w sage, onion & compound butter w rich pork & fennel gravy.
  • Angus Pure Scotch Fillet $34.00
    • Cooked to your liking, served w your choice of garlic butter & red wine jus or mushroom sauce
  • Angus Pure Eye Fillet $36.00
    • Wrapped in streaky bacon w a Portobello mushroom, topped w Béarnaise sauce & red wine jus
  • First Class Lamb Rack $36.00
    • Baked in a cumin, cashew & garlic crust w rosemary scented jus & a tangy mint syrup reduction.
  • Surf of the Ocean $34.50
    • Oven baked herb crusted NZ fish topped with scallops, caramelised lemon & hollandaise sauce
  • Crispy Skinned Akaroa Salmon Steak $34.50
    • Tenderised in a light honey, soy & ginger marinade w a caramelised orange & Thai basil reduction.
SIDES SIDES
  • Fresh seasonal vegetables $7.00
  • Broccoli topped w hollandaise & sliced almonds $7.00
  • Seasonal fresh salad $7.00
  • Battered onion rings $6.00
  • Two eggs $5.00
  • Garlic aioli, Hummus, Sour cream, Beetroot relish, sweet chilli $1ea
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Spiced Orange Pannacotta $15.00
    • Served w berry compote & almond praline
  • Coconut & Kaffir Lime Crème Brulèe $15.00
    • Served w pineapple wafer & ice-cream
  • Cheesecake $15.00
    • Changed regularly by the Chef, inspired by fresh seasonal produce
  • Sticky Date Pudding $15.00
    • Served w brandy butterscotch sauce, ice cream & whipped cream
  • Apple & Raspberry Crumble $15.00
    • Topped w honey oat biscuit crumble, served w vanilla ice-cream & pouring cream
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie $15.00
    • Served w chocolate Frangelico sauce, spiced berry compote & whipped cream
  • Ice-cream Sundae $13.00
    • Berry, butterscotch or chocolate topping, whipped cream, wafer biscuit & chocolate shard
  • Cheeseboard Selection One$17/ForTwo$22
    • New Zealand cheese selection of mild blue and aged cheddar from the Puhoi Valley, served w crackers & fruit
BAR SNACKS BAR SNACKS
  • Fries Small$5/Lge$8
  • Beer Battered Fries Small$6/Lge$10
  • Loaded Wedges Small$10/Lge$15
    • Topped w bacon, cheese, sour cream & salsa
  • Chicken Wings Half$15/Full$25
    • Hot n Spicy
  • Chicken Wings Half$15/Full$25
    • Glazed Orange & Ginger
  • Chicken Wings Half$15/Full$25
    • Sticky BBQ
  • Salt n Pepper Tempura $12.00
    • Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Prawns
  • Salt n Pepper Tempura $15.00
    • Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Scallops
  • Salt n Pepper Tempura $12.00
    • Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Fresh fish goujons
  • Salt n Pepper Tempura $10.00
    • Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Seasonal vegetables (Served w soy)
  • Salt n Pepper Tempura $19.00
    • Served w lemon cider vinegar & your choice of/Tasting plate (Choose 3)
  • Confit Duck Spring Rolls $12.00
    • Served w sweet chilli dipping sauce
KIDS MEALS KIDS MEALS
  • Served w French fries & salad or vegetables and your choice of/Chicken Nuggets $15.00
  • Served w French fries & salad or vegetables and your choice of/Hotdogs $15.00
  • Served w French fries & salad or vegetables and your choice of/Kids Fish $15.00
  • Served w French fries & salad or vegetables and your choice of/Tomato & Cheese Pizza $15.00
  • Spaghetti Bolognese $15.00
    • With hidden vegetables & topped w cheese
  • Mini Sausages & Mash $15.00
    • Served with gravy & peas
  • Kids Combo $22.00
    • Pick any meal & add a kid’s berry, butterscotch or chocolate topping sundae to finish.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken Shish Meals $17.90
    • Skewered grilled tender chicken cubes
  • Halloumi Salad Large size only
  • Hot Chili
  • Tiramisu $7.50
    • Mascarpone cheese, lady fingers and espresso coffee
  • Falafel
    • Chickpeas balls with spices and herbs
  • Chicken Kebab
  • Large $15.90
  • Beef / Lamb Iskender
  • Warm Chicken & Bacon - grilled chicken strips, salad, crispy bacon with a honey & mustard dressing $21
  • Thai Beef - grilled beef strips, salad, cripsy noodles and Thai style dressing $20.50
  • Chicken Schnitzel - lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce $17.50
  • Roast & steamed vegetables $7
  • Aioli $2.60
  • Banana Fritter - whole banana in a crispy batter rolled in cinnamon sugar, with whipped cream, butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream $8
  • Hot Roast Meat Sandwich - today's roast meat, sauteed onion and gravy in a toasted long roll with spicy wedges and sour cream $13.50
  • Today's Cheesecake - see the specials board for details, served with sauce & whipped cream $10.50
  • Hummus from “Jerusalem” $10.00
    • w/ olive oil, toasted bread
  • Pork belly steamed bun $8.00
    • w coriander, pickled cucumber, peanut hoisin x 2
  • Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
    • w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
  • Prawns in creamy butter sauce $17.00
    • w a hint of pernod, tomato, pepper, olives
  • AngusPure sirloin $18.00
    • w orange kumara miso mash
  • Southern fried chicken $14.00
    • w lemon sour sauce, cucumber cabbage slaw, sesame aioli
  • Hand-cut sumac seasoned fries $5.50
  • Warm puy lentil salad $14.00
    • w carrot, radish, pickled red onion, sherry vinaigrette
  • Onion
  • Curry Dishes
  • Meat Patties $2.50
  • Bacon
  • Corn Fritter $3
  • Pineapple $2
  • Super Jumbo Burger
  • Fried Rice
  • Pasta of the Day $18
    • See the staff for today's flavour
  • Toasted Banana and Almond Loaf $17
    • With crème fraiche, berry compote and drizzled with apple syrup
  • Stuffed Squid $24
    • With a prawn, pea and squid ink Risotto served on a roquette garnish salad finished with a lemon and caper sauce
  • Gourmet Beef and Bacon Burger $22
    • Served on toasted focaccia with relish, brie, aioli, hoisin onion, battered gherkin and fries
  • Cordon Bleu $22
    • Chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese served on mash and finished with red wine jus
  • Petit Dejeuner Vegetalien (Vegan Breakfast) $18
    • Sauteed potato chunks, tomato, mushroom, kale and herb salad, roasted chickpea served with wholegrain toast and tomato chilli jam
  • Oeufs Benedicte (Eggs Benedict) $19
    • Served on English muffins with baby spinach and hollandaise. Bacon or Salmon
  • Oeufs Brouilles (Savoury Scrambled Eggs) $18 without bacon $15
    • With spinach, bacon, homemade tomato and onion relish and drizzled with truffle oil
  • Mixed Shish From $18.90
    • Cubes of marinated and grilled chicken and lamb served with hummus, tabbouleh, salad greens, tzaziki, red cabbage, warm Turkish bread and choice of sauces
  • Lamb Kebab n/a
    • Lamb doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Humus Kebab n/a
    • Lettuce, coleslaw, onion and tabbouleh wrapped in a flat bread with Humus Dip and your choice of three sauces (Small/Large)
  • Chicken Iskender From $14.50
    • Sliced chicken served on a bed of rice with humus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Borek From $11.00
    • A kind of savory with a filling of chopped capsicum, tomato, parsley, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Vege Falafel From $13.90
    • Falafels served on a bed of rice with hummus, tzatziki, tabbouleh, salad greens and two pieces of warm Turkish bread
  • Spanikopita From $11.00
    • A kind of savory made from chopped spinach, green onions, feta cheese and herbs in pastry
  • Chicken Kebab n/a
    • Chicken doner kebab wrapped in flat bread with salads and a choice of sauces (Small/Large)
  • Toasted Sandwiches From $4.20
    • Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Pineapple
  • Lamb Burger & Chips $14.00
  • Hot Beef Madras Curry $18.60
  • Steak Sandwich & Chips $14.00
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
  • Squid Rings Salad & Chips $18.40
  • Chicken Parmigiana $23.50
    • Served with stuffed potato or chips
  • All Day Breakfast $16.00
  • Chocolate overload $11.00
    • Mud cake with chocolate ice cream, mandarin compote and a chocolate sauce
  • Lemon & coconut syrup cake(GF) $11.00
    • With melon slice and cream
  • ●Pizzas $20.00
    • A thin crispy base layered with homemade tomato sauce – gluten free bases available
  • - Main $19.50
  • - Small $4.00
  • Cabonara $26.50
    • Bacon and mushroom fettuccine in a white wine sauce topped with parmesan cheese
  • - Main $19.50
  • Chefs soup of the day $9.00
    • Homemade soup of the day made with fresh in season produce with a ciabatta bread
  • Braised 1st class lamb shanks $17.50
    • Tender lamb foreshank on kumara and cumin mash, green beans and port jus (GF)
  • Grilled Angus sirloin $18.00
    • 250gm of Angus sirloin grilled to your liking serves with sautéed potato, béarnaise sauce and green beans. (GF)
  • Crumbed fish $15.50
    • Crumbed fish fillet with kaffir lime mayo, green salad, beer battered fries and sweet pepper chutney (DF)
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Smoked beef, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce and cheese
  • Pumpkin and spinach gnocchi $16.00
    • Homemade pumpkin and spinach gnocchi in white wine sauce with rocket pesto and grated Parmesan cheese
  • Dark chocolate brownie $6.50
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado
  • Sandwiches $8.50
    • Chicken, cranberry, lettuce and brie
  • Eggs $4.00
  • Please do advise staff of allergies as not all ingredients are listed
  • Gluten free bread $2.00
  • IT' SONYA SOUP $13.00
    • creamy tom soup served with ciabatta bread
  • Veg: mushrooms or spinach $4.00
  • CHICKEN LITTLE(GF) $21.00
    • warmed chicken salad w/ shredded cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, cashew & a boiled egg, lightly tossed with mischief caesar style dressing & tortilla crisps
  • VEGOMANIA $19.00
    • herbed potato & pumpkin smash, w/ spinach, caramelised onions, slow-roasted toms, sauteed asparagus(seasonal), avo & cashew salsa with beetroot relish & toasted seeeds
  • SPREAD YOUR Bread $11.00
    • toasted ciabatta, grain or fruit bread & either savoury-hummus, pesto, sliced tom & toasted seeds or sweet - homemade jam, honey & lemon mascarpone
  • Hot beef pie
  • A fresh orange
  • Gourmet sweet muffin
  • Whole fresh fruit
  • -croissants $4
  • Getting Ready
  • -croissant with ham, cheese and large coffee $9
  • - muesli with yogurt, fruit salad and fresh orange juice $9
  • Tempura Battered $30.50
    • Served with fries and a side salad accompanied by homemade tartare and lemon
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
    • Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
  • Ballotine Of Chicken $32.00
    • Boned leg of chicken with mushrooms and served with boulangere potatoes, steamed green vegetables, crispy chicken skin and a white wine, thyme sauce
  • Lamb Rack $35.50
    • Served with chateau potatoes. forest mushrooms, green beans and with a basil balsamic glaze
  • Fish Of The Day
    • Please select the type of fish you like then the way you want it cooked. (All fish is subject to availability)
  • Beetroot Risotto $32 00
    • A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
  • Venison Loin $39.50
    • Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .
  • Seared Duck Breast $40.00
    • Seared then flash roasted to medium rare and served with fondant potato, braised red cabbage with a star anise jus
  • BAGELS $6.50
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES $4.50 two fillings
  • LAMBS FRY (GF) $16.00
    • Sliced lambs fry and bacon served on roasted garlic mash potato with a mushroom gravy.
  • FISH AND CHIPS (GF & DF available)
    • Simply Balmy’s beer battered fish and chips served with a seasonal garden salad and tartare sauce.
  • BALMY HUSHPUPPIES (VEGETARIAN available) $15.50
    • Pumpkin, corn and parmesan hush puppies with grilled bacon served on baby spinach with sweet chilli and sour cream.
  • $15.50 half serve
  • BALMY BREAKFAST (DF & GF available) $19.50
    • Grilled bacon, mushroom, tomato and sausages. Crispy onion rings and hashbrown served with fried eggs, toasted ciabatta and tomato relish.
  • - BLT: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with Mayonnaise
  • Toast with Peanut Butter or Jam $4.00
  • O.C.R Veg Nachos $16.00
    • Corn tortilla chips layered with our own black beans, roast pumpkin, mushrooms, corn, onion, marinated capsicum, baby spinach, cheese, grilled & topped with salsa, sour cream & jalapenos
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • 2 free range poached eggs on ciabatta with roquett, topped with jalapeno hollandaise & your choice of smoked salmon, bacon or vegetarian
  • Bacon Butty $7.00
  • Extra bread $5.00
  • Pasta $22.00
    • Spinach, lemon and ricotta ravioli in a pesto sauce served with baby spinach, pine nuts and feta
  • Scotch Fillet $30.00
    • 250gms grilled to your liking served on roasted red potatoes, roquett & red wine jus topped with garlic butter GF
  • Enchiladas $22.00
    • Corn tortillas stuffed with spinach, roast pumpkin, mushrooms, black beans & onions smothered in a rich home made spicy sauce covered with cheese, baked & topped with salsa & sour cream GF
  • Beet Salad $13
    • roasted beetroot, pecan nuts & goats cheese salad with lemon dressing
  • Grilled Platter (GF) $20
    • 2 cajun chicken tenderloins skewers, 2 angus steak skewers,2 garlic prawn skewers, 2 garlic mushroom & cherry tomato skewers, garlic aioli dipping sauce
  • Fresh Bread Baked To Order (Each) $10
    • garlic butter, grated cheddar, toasted garlic & aioli dip olive & caper tapenade with cherry tomatoes dukka spices with smoked chilli oil, olive oil & balsamic dip basil pesto with parmesan cheese & toasted pinenuts pear & blue cheese with walnuts & rocket >>
  • Bowl of Fries with Tomato Sauce & Garlic Aioli $7
  • Lemon & Coconut Syrup Cake (GF) $14
    • served with french vanilla ice-cream & passionfruit sauce
  • Bubbles Salad $22
    • fresh salad leaves, thin sliced red onion, carrot strips, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, crumbled feta cheese, toasted cashew nuts, crispy croutons, balsamic dressing, garnished with fried parsnip crisps served with your choice of grilled angus steak strips, chicken tenderloins, prawn cutlets or polenta wedges
  • Balls of Fire
    • beef meatballs, jalapeño peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes & olives
  • Confit Duck $32
    • whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
379 The Avenue

379 The Avenue

location

Address

379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063490044

clock

Opened hours

Mon - Sun 5:00pm - Late
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Breakfast , Cafe Food , Continental

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating ,  Dinner

Location
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui, Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4500, New Zealand