The Bistro in Taupo Menu

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Dixie Oyster Po’Boy $20.90
- Beer battered New Zealand oysters, grilled bacon, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun with a spicy emoulade sauce, served with seasoned fries
South Island Salmon $19.90
- Prawn, bacon, garlic, spring onion, napolitana sauce & mozzarella
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
Salmon Salad Nicoise $21.00
- Lightly poached South Island Salmon, green beans, potato, poached egg, olives, and tomato on a bed of lettuce with a traditional dressing
Hawaiian $17.50
- Smoked ham, napolitana sauce, mozzarella and pineapple
Soup of the Day $10.90
- Always fresh, always homemade, always delicious, served with garlic bread
Cottage Pie $9.90
- Savoury mince topped with garlic and potato mash and cheese then baked til crisp
BBQ Ribs $24.90
- Tender baby back BBQ basted ribs served with seasoned fries and onion rings

Temptation Dessert Pizza $6.00
- Apple, Apricot, Berries, Crumble and Custard on an original snack base
Feijoa Sorbet $5.00
- Gellicious Gelato's 2015 Gold Award winning Sorbet, showcasing NZ Feijoas at their best. Dairy free, gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan friendly, with no added colouring. 180ml tub, for sharing or greedily scoffing all by yourself
Mordor $18.50 / $9.00
- Smokey BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Pepperoni, Onions, Capsicum and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Lemon Pepper Wedges $5.00
- Deep fried potato wedges seasoned with Lemon Pepper and served with a dip of your choice
Lust Deluxe $18.50 / $9.00
- Marinated Steak, Venison Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Bacon, Smoked Chorizo, Black Pepper and Bearnaise sauce, Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Lamb Shank and Mash $12.00
- One Lamb Shank with a Rosemary and Mint gravy, mash and minted peas
Envy $16.00 / $8.00
- Salami, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Pineapple and Bacon. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Churros $4.00
- 32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip

Double up the beef & bacon for an extra $8.00
Add grilled cheese for $2.00
Wedges with the Works $13.90
- Topped with melted cheese, chunky tomato salsa, bacon and sour cream.
Freeman’s Lamb Shank GF $29.50
- A slow cooked, tender shank of lamb, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal vegetables with lashings of mint and rosemary jus.
Coconut Chicken GF $26.90
- Chicken breast marinated in spices and coconut milk then grilled to perfection. Served with steamed rice and salad.
Big Boy 400g Rump $34.50
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.90
- Battered and cooked to order. Served with lemon, tartare sauce, fries and garden salad.
Choose your Sauce: Creamy Mushroom, New York Peppercorn,Jack Daniels BBQ GF, Garlic Butter GF n/a

Jalapeno & cheddar skillet cornbread $12.00
- Honey butter, coriander
S.M.K salsa $6.00
Tex Mex shredded chicken $24.00
- 1/2lb
BBQ pulled pork, charred peppers, onions, slaw, salsa, BBQ sauce $22.00
-Vanilla bean ice cream
Flame grilled flat bread $4.50
-Vanilla bean ice cream
-Flamed peaches

FISH OF THE DAY POA
- see specials board for today's creation
BERRY, CHOCOLATE OR PASSIONFRUIT ICE CREAM SUNDAE $11.50
- with whipped cream, wafers, sprinkles with a cherry on top
Steamed green beans with lemon and almonds $7.50
MOLE & CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $16.00
- with crispy prosciutto, parmesan cheese, soft boiled egg, croutons & caesar salad dressing
RATATOUILLE TART $18.50
- with whipped feta & salad greens
PORK TERRINE $13.50
- with pickled prunes & toasted bread
SCOTCH FILLET SURF 'N' TURF $34.00
- grilled to your liking, topped with crab, prawns & clams in a spiced jus on parmesan mash
Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50

Almond Cake $15.00
- Warmed orange and almond cake with lemon curd and fresh vanilla bean yoghurt [Add a scoop of Kapiti ice cream +$2]
Classic Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
- Your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, wafers, sprinkles and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry topping
Venison Meatballs $16.00
- Horopito venison meatballs served in capsicum fondue and served with goats cheese
Ciabatta $5.00
- Four pieces of fresh toasted ciabatta drizzled with extra virgin and balsamic
Chicken $25.00
- Chipotle grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta, cheese, chipotle mayo and jalapeno relish
Garlic Bread $8.00
- Freshly toasted ciabatta coated in our famous garlic butter
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]
Sweet Potato Gnocchi $23.00
- Cooked in a bell pepper napolitana sauce with confit mushrooms, kalamatta and goats cheese

Waitoa Free-Range Chicken Breast $31.50
- Stuffed With Confit Betroot, Glazed With Apple And Cumin; Served On A Fragrant Saffron Risotto And Finished With Crisp Summer Leaves.
Onion Rings $5.00
- Golden; Deep-Fried; Delicious.
Deep-Fried Nz Brie $15.00
- Double-Crumbed Soft Brie, Deep-Fried Until Golden, Served With Bread Sticks & Plum Sauce.
Pick One Main Course And One Dessert For A Set Price Of $14
Horseradish Cream (GF) $3.00
- Traditional Pungent Favourite.
Bernaise Sauce (GF) $5.00
- An Emulsion Of Clarified Butter, Egg Yolks And White Wine Vinegar; Flavoured With Shallot, Chervil, Pepper, And Tarragon.
The Steak House Cold-Smoked Salmon (GF) $32.00
- House Cured & Cold Smoked New Zealand South Island King Salmon, With A Miso & Almond Crust. Served With Green Tomato Chutney, Nam Jim Sald, Crushed Potato And Charred Lemon.
Pasta POA
- Creamy Chicken And Mushroom Fettucine.

Coconut Prawns $18.00
- Steamed in lime, chilli and coconut sauce with grilled ciabatta
Shin of Beef $34.00
- Delicately cooked for 12 hours served with ratatouille vegetables and a rich jus
Ploughmans Platter $35.00
- Selection of cured and hot meats assorted cheeses and breads with olives, chutneys and other assorted condiments
Sirloin Steak $28.00
- 21 day aged and cooked to your liking with your choice of sauce - Peppercorn, Mushroom, Garlic or Gravy
Traditional Crispy Garlic Loaf $9.00
- With fresh herb, wholegrain mustard and garlic butter
Vegetarian Arancini Balls $14.00
- Grilled vegetable and parmesan risotto balls with jalapeno chutney
Crumbed Scallops Entree $18.00
- Served with a petite salad, tartare and lemon
Apple and Rhubarb Strudel $12.00
- Bakes and served with homemade anglaise and icecream

-Extra Sauce $1.00
(GF) Gluten Free (V ) Vegetarian
-Accompanied with crostini bread $15.50
Fish of the Day $24.50
- Herb and beer battered fish, with fries, salad and tartare sauce. We recommend: Japanese Asahi beer
Prawn Curry (GF) $26.00
- Prawn tails in a mild curry sauce, served with steamed rice. -We recommend: Wishbone Sauvignon Blanc
Greek Salad ( GF) $10.90
- Salad greens, olives, feta, tomatoes, with a fresh greek dressing.
Fries
Mushroom & Parmesan Rice Cakes ( GF / V ) $17.80
- Served with salad greens and caesar dressing

Pan seared scallops $17.50
- cauliflower & almond skordalia, crumbed prosciutto w/ lemon aioli (gf)
Slow cooked lamb shank $35.00
- roasted root vegetable, pickled onions, rosemary jus (gf)
Baked aubergine & bocconcini pastry $16.00
- carrot puree pickle cockktail onion, micro watercress salad (v)
Steamed seasonal vegetables w/ herb butter $5.00
Soup of the day $13.50
- changed daily your wait staff will advise
Grass fed beef fillet $37.00
- w/ pommes anna, mushroom, baby tumip, baby carrots, pumpkin puree & port wine reduction (gf)
South african malva pudding $14.50
- sugar free brandy custard & kapiti vanilla bean ice cream
Strawberry cheese cake $14.50
- black berry jelly, candied fruit & raspberry sorbet

Volcano $22.00
- Tomato base, chilli, mozzarella, pepperoni, green pepper corns & fresh basil
Vego $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, feta, caramelized onion, olives & fresh basil
Margherita $18.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella & fresh basil
Omorish $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives & fresh basil
Kuratau Classic $20.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, capers & fresh basil
Hen house $24.00
- Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, cranberry, red onion, brie & fresh basil
Lake Bed $18.00
- Basil pesto, mozzarella & fresh basil

Kouraura Pot o' prawns $38.00
- grilled w garlic, lemon parsley & a pinch of chili pepper & watercress
Gold digger fudge sundae $24.00
- iconic Kiwi sundae with a warm fudge brownie, a mountain of Kapiti hokey pokey ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & Kiwi bling. Best suited to two people
- four $18.00
Kawhia flounder $26.00
- served whole panfried with lemon kelp, parsley and crushed parareka
Garlic mushroom $8.00
Orange & Titoki brulee $14.00
- ginger & horopito biscotti, Kapiti vanilla ice cream
Ikaroa fish cakes $17.00
- smoked kawhai & sweet pea with river herb dressing
Sticky date pudding $14.00
- brandy sauce & Kapiti vanilla ice cream

Chicken breast $35
- dukkha spiced, beetroot hummus, duck fat roasted agria potato, pomegranate baby watercress salad jus
Bruschetta $13.5
- w/ ciabatta, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, basil pesto
Steamed seasonal vegetables $5
- w/ herb butter
Grass fed beef fillet $37.5
- w/ pommes Anna, sautéed baby vegetables pumpkin puree & port wine reduction
Slow cooked lamb belly $17.5
- w/ warm pearl couscous, spicy pepper & eggplant confit, Tzatziki sauce.
Fish of the day $31.50
- please check with wait staff for fish of the day
Buttered green beans $5
- w/ almonds & bacon
Soup of the day $13.5
- changed daily your wait staff will advise

Mince potato top pie $3.80
Steak bacon & cheese $3.90
Steak pie $3.40
Chips $2.30
Mince bacon & cheese $3.90
Steak and vegetable pie $3.60
Steak and mushroom pie $3.60
Sausage $2.40

Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
-With Salmon $17.50
Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Angus Beef Burger $15.50
- Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun

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

Waikato Region > Taupo > The Bistro

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

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