The Bistro in Taupo Menu

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Chilled cucumber & yellow tomato soup, almonds, cumin, green grapes, watermelon guacamole $12.00
Tempura summer beans, seaweed, sweet chilli aioli $10.00
Imported buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled peach, basil, balsamic reduction $19.00
Olive oil poached prawn tails, baby gem lettuce, croutons, streaky bacon, plum tomatoes, avocado, grana padano $18.00
Calamari cooked sous vide, handmade lemon gnocchi, fried capers, champagne veloute $16 E / $30 M
Queen scallops, pork & ginger dumplings, summer pods, coriander, fermented black bean dressing $18.00
The Bistro wild rabbit & chicken liver terrine, salsa verde, house pickles, pistachio nuts, crème fraiche, sherry syrup $18.00

Marinated Olives $5.00
Garden leaves, pear, lemon miso dressing $7.00
Bag of chippies, herbs, black truffle $7.00
Chunky fries, roasted aioli $8.00
Mashed potato & gravy, salsa verde $8.00

Pasta Mia pumpkin ravioli, exotic mushrooms, coriander, popped squash seeds, shiitake cream $26.00
Daily changing fresh Hawkes Bay fish, from the ocean to the plate $32.00
Golden crackled pork belly, kumara, orange, walnuts, pineapple, granny smith apple, pickled red cabbage, grain mustard dressing $29.00
Confit leg of Cambridge duck, spiced bell pepper jus, pickled mushrooms, baby root vegetables, potato gnocchi $34.00
Strip loin of Wharekauhau lamb, braised Belgian endive, truffled fennel cream, pecan nuts, ruby grapefruit, sherry gastrique $39.00
Grilled eye of scotch fillet, braised short rib tortelloni, sweet corn, hazelnuts, stone fruit panzanella, black pepper dressing $36.00

The whole lot $40.00
Grinning Gecko brie - Whangarei, NZ $15.00
Talbot Forest Geraldine vintage cheddar - Sth Canterbury, NZ $15.00
Kapiti Kahurangi creamy blue - Kapiti Coast, NZ $15.00
Blue River Curio Bay pecorino - Southland, NZ $15.00
Grana Padano - Piedmont, Italy $15.00

Tahitian vanilla creme brulee cooked sous vide $12.00
White chocolate & vanilla panna cotta, hazelnut wafer, raspberry caramel $12.00
Rhubarb & brown butter cake, rose water, almond cracker, vanilla bean ice cream $12.00
Baked Belgian chocolate mousse, passion fruit, chocolate brittle, triple chocolate ice cream $12.00
The Bistro handmade sweet treats $10.00

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Crumbed Camembert $9.00
- 6 wedges deep fried and served with your choice of dip - we recommend Cranberry or Sweet Chilli
Churros $4.00
- 32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip
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
Greek Salad $7.00
- All the Essentials as well as Kalamata Olives & Feta
Lamb Shank and Mash $12.00
- One Lamb Shank with a Rosemary and Mint gravy, mash and minted peas
Damned $18.50 / $9.00
- Onions, Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Cashews, Avocado, Sundried Toms, Camembert. Optional Pineapple or Jalapenos (Double / Snack)
Quorn Brimstone $18.50 / $9.00
- Quorn, Avocado, Onions, Salsa, Tomatoes, Sour Cream (contains gelatin) (Double / Snack)

- Two Shanks $36.00
Mustang Platter $96.00
- Serves 8-10 people - Chief's Chicken Nibbles - Served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Redneck Ribs - Our famous pork ribs served with orange, hoisin and sesame sauce. / Fish Bites - Golden fried fish bites with tartare sauce. / Onion Rings - Fried crunchy and golden. / Crumbed Chicken Tenders
Dessert Free
- Lone Star 'Mudslide' ice cream.
Judge Roy Bean Dip $11.00
- Spicy red kidney beans, cheddar cheese, sundried tomatoes and jalapeños. Blended and served hot with sour cream and oven-baked flour tortilla chips.
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.
Hero Burger $13.50
- A beef pattie with lettuce and tomato served in a toasted burger bun with grilled cheese. If you want any other salad greens on your burger, just let us know! - Also available as a vegetarian option with a lentil, pea and kumara pattie
Banoffee Pie $12.00
- Homemade sweet pastry, layered with caramel, banana, sweet coffee cream and chocolate.
Stand By Your Lamb $36.00
- Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, served with spring onion and feta mash, sauteed seasonal greens, roasted cherry tomatoes and a mint jus.

Fresh spring rolls $11.50
- Rice paper sheets filled with chicken, noodles, and vegetables served with peanut sweet chili sauce
Tom yum $11.50
- The most popular Thai hot and spicy soup with chicken or prawns and Thai herbs served with rice chicken
Siam Fried Noodle $14.50
- Stir fried clear noodles with chicken, prawns, and vegetables
Poh Pia Grob $8.50
- Minced prawns and chicken wrapped in a light crispy pastry served with sweet chili sauce
Fish cake $8.50
- The most popular Thai fish cake served with sweet chili sauce
Pag Tod $6.50
- Deep fried mixed vegetables in a light batter served with sweet chili sauce
Mini spring rolls $6.50
- Deep fried vegetarian mini spring rolls served with sweet chili sauce
Cashew nut paste $14.50
- Italian pasta stir fried Thai style in sweet chili sauce and cashew nuts.Prawns

Flame grilled flat bread $4.50
Bourbon toffee cheesecake $12.00
Add beef brisket, shredded chicken, pulled pork
-1/2lb $8.00
-Vanilla bean ice cream
Smoked mushrooms + paneer $22.00
- Semi dried tomatoes, SMK salsa, southern rice, crispy tortilla
-Toffee sauce
All served with pit fries

Flamed Olives $9.00
- Mixed olives flamed to perfection, with sambuca liqueur and fresh thyme
Countryside $37.00
- Venison meatballs, chicken pate, marinated vegetables and olives, served with crostini, toasted breads and a trio of housemade dipping sauces
Waterside Fattoush Salad $20.00
- Fried haloumi cheese with fresh vine ripened tomato, cucumber, onion and crispy croutons immersed in our housemade sumac dressing [Add chicken or salmon +$5]
Banana Split $13.00
- Flamed banana with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
Dark Chocolate Torte $15.00
- With raspberry sherbet, housemade coulis and fresh cream [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
Eye Fillet Steak $39.00
- Cooked to your liking and partnered with our housemade potato gratin, mustard butter, pea mash and Waterside jus [Surf Upgrade: Add a king prawn and two scallops +$7]
Fig & Blue Cheese Wontons $14.00
- Crispy wontons filled with puhoi blue cheese and peanuts, served with our housemade balsamic fig glaze
Chicken Liver Pate $14.00
- Branded liver pate partnered with crostini, cherry compote and cashews

French Toast $17.00
- with arisan brioche, topped with free-range bacon and caramelized banana, served with Canadian maple syrup and mascarpone.
Kid's Porridge $7.00
- with Cream & Sugar
Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
- served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
The B.F.G. (Bodyfuel Grill) $21.00
- Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Creamy Mushrooms & Artisan Toast
The Geordie $21.00
- Traditional Black Pudding, Free-Range Bacon, Free-Range Sausages, Classic Baked Beans, Eggs, Handmade Potato Rosti & Artisan Toast
Grilled Haloumi $16.00
- With “Green Eggs”, served on ciabatta with a fresh tomato bruschetta
Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
- also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
Free-Range Eggs on Toast $10.00
- Your choice of fried, poached or scrambled

Game Changer Platter (GF-O) $25
- Chef’s selection of mixed Game Tasters, Fresh Bread & Condiments (great with Tasting Box)
Mozzarella Sticks $15.50
- Double crumb Mozza sticks with Chilli jam & plum sauce
Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12
- with pink wafers, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, 100’s & 1000’s, chocolate, strawberry & passionfruit or caramel sauce
Seafood Medley $32
- Scallops, Prawns, Mussels, Fresh Fish & a choice of 2 Stonegrill Sides & House Tartare
Chicken Tenders $15
- with Curly Fries & Salad
Bruschetta $15.50
- Grilled ciabatta, roasted grape, blue cheese & manuka honey
Kid’s Bacon & Eggs with Toast $10
- Served with kids hot chocolate or any small juice
Chunkey Monkey Pancakes $17.5
- Caramalized banana, sauteed pecan nuts and maple rich chocolate sauce served with ice cream

Fish $4.20
-With cream $3.20
Muffin / Scones $2.30
Butter chicken / Creamy mushroom chicken / Bacon & egg slice $4.30
Sponges plain $5.00
Steak & onion, ham / egg / lettuce, ham / tomato / lettuce $3.70
Chicken, seafood rolls $3.90
American hot dog / Bacon & egg roll $4.00

Fried Rice $13
- Stir-fried rice with vegetables or teriyaki chicken
Okonomiyaki $9.50
- Japanese style savoury pan cake
Party Pack B $65
- 54 pcs sushi pack - Teriyaki Chicken, Salmon & Avocado, Tuna, Crumbed Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Rainbow rolls
Ramen $11
- Korean style noodle with teriyaki chicken or vegetables served on top - Spicy / Mild
Donburi $12.50
- Bowl of rice, salad and selection served on top - Teriyaki Chicken
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Avocado, Cream Cheese, Pineapple
Paradise Roll $17
- Cream Cheese, Avocado, Bacon, Fried Prawns, Cucumber + Teriyaki Chicken, Breadcrumbs, Creamy Sauce on top
Traditional Sushi Rolls (9 pcs) $12
- Teriyaki Chicken, Avocado, Carrot, Capsicum

Pan seared market fish fillet $35.00
- lemon & mascarpone risotto, glazed julienne vegetables, saffron beurre blanc (gf)
Steamed seasonal vegetables w/ herb butter $5.00
Kapiti cheese plate $21.00
- w/ dried fruits, nuts, quince paste, assorted crackers brie, kikorangi blue cheese, aged cheddar
Five spices infused braised pork belly $35.00
- kumara & carrot gratin, braised cabbage apple puree with honey mustard jus
Rocket salad w/ shave parmesan, walnut & balsamic vinaigrette $5.00
South african malva pudding $14.50
- sugar free brandy custard & kapiti vanilla bean ice cream
Bruschetta $14.50
- w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted pepper & olive tapenade
Horopito crusted venison loin $36.00
- kumara fondant poached broccolini, beetrot puree and red currant jus (gf) >>

Hot Chips $4.00
Pulled Pork Bun $10.00
Watermelon with Mint $6.00
Ham + Swiss Chesese Sandwich $6.00
Pumpkin + feta Wrap $6.00

GF - Gluten Free
Wedges $12.00
- Hot crispy wedges with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
- Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
- 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
Kransky Hot Dog $ 15.00
- On a fresh roll with caramelized onions, djion mustard and crispy fries
Fishermans Catch (GFA) $ 26.00
- Battered market fish, prawn twisters, peppered squid, crispy fries and dipping sauces
Fries (GF) $8.00
- Crispy fries served with aioli and tomato sauce
GFA - Gluten Free Available

Bronze $30.0
- Pub Fries w/ aioli & tomato sauce, Samosas & Spring Rolls, Salt & Pepper Squid w/ lime chilli glaze, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
Pitch Burgers N/A
- served with fries & aioli
Garlic Bread $5.0
Gold $60.0
- Pub Fries w/ aioli & tomato sauce, Seasoned wedges w/ sour cream & sweet chilli, Devilled Chicken Wings w/ chipotle mayo, Sticky Pork Ribs w/ smokey BBQ sauce, Samosas & Spring rolls, Marinated Olives, Garlic Bread, Tomato & Capsicum Salsa Crostini
Nicoise Salad $13.5
- Olives, beans, potatoes, tomato, onion, capsicum, egg, herb dressing. Add Chicken $5.0. Add King Prawns $6.0
Portugese Chicken $17.5
- Lettuce, tomato, cheese, chipotle mayo
Devilled Chicken Wings $13.0
- w/ chipotle mayo
Steak Sandwich With Fries $18.5
- Grilled ciabatta, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion jam

Apple Turnover $2.50
Donut $1.50
Spring Roll $3.00
Fresh Fish – Battered $4.50
Garlic Butter $4.00
Crab Stick $1.50
Meal Deal (A) $10.00
- 2 Fish, 2 Sausages, 2 Pineapple Fritters, 1 Chips
Hot Dog $3.00

Forest mushroom asparagus risotto $29.5
- forest mushroom, asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon zest, shaved grana Padano, truffle oil
Grilled T-bone steak $32.50
- w/ green salad, chunky fries, fried egg & red wine jus
Freshly baked knot roll $5
- w/ butter medallion
Warm duck salad $17.5
- Asian slaw, chiffonade fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chili hoisin sauce
Rocket salad $5
- w/ shaved parmesan, walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Bruschetta $13.5
- w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
Sautéed mushrooms $5
- w/ garlic & thyme
Coriander crusted venison loin $39.50
- parsnip & chestnut puree, kumara fondant brocolini, oven dried Heirloom tomatoes, jus

The Bistro

Waikato Region > Taupo > The Bistro

Address

17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

Phone

073773111

Email

info@thebistro.nz

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Price

$30 - $50

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

Features

Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Quick Bites , American Express , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Free Wifi , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar

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The Bistro

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17 Tamamutu St, Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand

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