The Bistro in Taupo Menu

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Catch of the Day GF $31.90
- Depending on availability - ask our waitstaff.
Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.90
- Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. Finished off with melted cheese, aioli and relish. Served with fries.
Garlic Baguette $6.50
- Hot and crispy with garlic butter and herbs.
Pan Fried Scallops GF $16.90
- Sautéed scallops with crispy bacon, presented on seasonal salad. With lemon and garlic aioli.
Cobb Loaf $6.50
- Our famous loaf, baked daily.
Seasonal Vegetables GFA $5.90
Buffalo Wings $12.90
- Caution: Highly addictive, crispy chicken wings with Cobb’s southern spicy wing sauce.
Or upgrade to Curly Fries or Wedges for $2.50

Ice-cream sundae $6.50
- Ice cream with chocolate or strawberry sauce topping with whipped cream
Cab Moo $7.50
- Delicious Thai style crispy pork crackers served with sweet chili sauce
Sukiyaki $14.50
- Clear noodle soup with prawns, chicken, squid, egg, and vegetables served with chili sauce.
Siam Fried Noodle $14.50
- Stir fried clear noodles with chicken, prawns, and vegetables
Tom Kha soup $11.50
- Medium hot and spicy soup cooked in coconut milk with chicken or prawns in Thai herb served with rice Chicken
Poh Pia Grob $8.50
- Minced prawns and chicken wrapped in a light crispy pastry served with sweet chili sauce
Vietnamese pancake $14.50
- Crispy rice pancake filled with prawns, chicken, and vegetables served with sweet chili sauce.
Curry puff $7.50
- Minced chicken cooked in yellow curry paste with potato and onions wrapped in puff pastry and deep fried served with sweet chili sauce

Kumara Chips $4.50
- A mainstay on this menu. The classic Kiwi sweet red potato
Decent sized Flounder and 420 grams of chips (large scoop) $12.00
- Delicate flesh is beautifully tender when battered and lightly cooked. Comes in box with a fork
Tartare Sauce $2.90
- Compliments all fish
Watties Tomato Sauce $2.50
- The classic
Sausage $2.40
Onion Rings x 6 $3.00
- Made in store from the freshest Onions
Tarakihi $5.90
- Excellent flavour, sometimes known as the big easy for its versatility.
Hot Dog on Stick $2.40

Fries, aioli $7.00
Desserts
Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
-Salt and Pepper Squid
- Shaved fennel, crispy pancetta, anchovy crumb, miso mayonnaise
-Coconut curry Prawns
- Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
-Confit Duck Leg
- White bean puree, raw broccoli salad, cranberries, courgette
Coconut curry Prawns
- Watermelon curry, shaved cucumber, tahini yoghurt, crispy shallots
Salad of baby carrots
- Medjool dates, almond cream, honey comb, panko crumbed olives

PILSNER BEER BATTERED FRESH FISH $25.00
- with house tartare sauce, salad and chunky fries
ROASTED BEETROOT BRUSHCETTA $12.00
- roasted beetroot, feta & spiced red wine reduction on chargrilled ciabatta
FISH TACOS $13.00
- with shredded lettuce, lime mayo & coriander & pineapple salsa
CHARGRILLED HOUSE MADE BEEF BURGER $23.00
- grilled swiss cheese, bacon, pickles, coleslaw and chunky fries
AMARETTO AFFOGATO $17.00
- with a long espresso coffee ice cream & cookies
QUARTET OF FANCY PANTS ICE CREAMS $9.00
- extra yummy chef's recommendation
Crispy onion ring with blue cheese mayo $7.50
Mustard seed and bacon potato salad $7.50

Fig & Blue Cheese Wontons $14.00
- Crispy wontons filled with puhoi blue cheese and peanuts, served with our housemade balsamic fig glaze
Fish n Chips $9.90 / $14.90
- Single / Combo (Drink & Dessert)
Rump $24.00
- 300g beef rump cooked to your liking in our chef's special diane sauce with crispy fries [Add fresh salad +$3]
Beef Burger $23.00
- Grilled lean beef with tomato relish, fresh salad, pickles, swiss cheese and seared bacon, served with crispy fries
Chicken and Mushroom Lasagne $19.00
- Free range chicken, portobello mushrooms and spinach layered in fresh lasagne and napolitana sauce, served with fresh salad
Chicken $25.00
- Chipotle grilled free range chicken breast, fresh slaw, pancetta, cheese, chipotle mayo and jalapeno relish
Loaded Nachos $17.00
- Spiced chilli bean salsa, corn chips, jalapenos, sour cream and avocado [Add chicken or beef +$5]
Ciabatta $5.00
- Four pieces of fresh toasted ciabatta drizzled with extra virgin and balsamic

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)
Cheese Board (Gfa) $20.00
- Selection Of New Zealand Cheese Served With Fruit Paste And Crackers
Cheese Burger
- Prime New Zealand Beef Pattie, Cheese; Served With Fries.
Eye Fillet Steak $43.00
- (300G) Wrapped In Bacon
Trio Of Gelato (GF) $12.00
- Add Liquer For An Extra $6.00
Port
Garlic Cheese Sticks $8.50 for 3
- Light, Crispy With Tangy Cheese And Garlic.

Grilled Haloumi $16.00
- With “Green Eggs”, served on ciabatta with a fresh tomato bruschetta
Creamy Mushrooms $16.00 / $20.00
- served on toasted Brioche,topped with portabello & grilled haloumi. Standard / with free range bacon
Breakfast Tower $19.50
- Stacked Toast, Handmade Potato Rosti, Free-Range Bacon, Caramelized Onion, Free-Range Poached Eggs, Portabello Mushroom, Grilled Tomato & Hollandaise Sauce
Organic Toast with Preserves $6.50
- also available: Grain, Fruit, or Gluten-Free
Eggs Florentine $16.50
- Potato Rosti, Free Range Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, mushrooms and avocado
Organic Macadamia Nut Museli $10.00
- With Yogurt & Milk. Add Fruit Compote $13.00
Kid's Porridge $7.00
- with Cream & Sugar
Free-Range Sausage & Eggs N/A
- with grilled tomato & artisan toast

Beef vogel $4.20
Bacon & egg muffin $3.60
Wraps $6.80
Bacon & egg quiches
Steak & onion, ham / egg / lettuce, ham / tomato / lettuce $3.70
Ham, chicken & roast beef salad $4.10
Chicken & avocado rolls / Seafood & avocado rolls / Steak rolls $4.30
Creamy mushroom, bacon & cheese $4.70

Cheese $4.00
Chicken Burger N/A
Sweetcorn $4.00
Bake beans Ham and pineapple N/A
Open Beef Sandwich N/A
- Roast beef and gravy open toast sandwich served with chips and salad
Big Rig N/A
- 1 steak, 1 bacon, 1 egg, fried onion and salad between 2 toast served with chips
Beef N/A
- Roast beef served with chips and salad or vegetables
Bacon $2.50

Navrattan korma $17.90
- Vegetables cooked in creamy cashew gravy
Chicken tikka masala $20.90
- Succulent chicken morsels in tandoor ,cooked in spicy gravy, green capsicums,sliced onions and fresh
Keema naan $6.50
- Stuffed with spiced mince mixture
French fries $5.00
Lamb kebab $29.90
- Lamb marinated in spices and aromatics, cooked on skewers and roasted in tandoor
Biryani - Vegetable $17.90
- Rice cooked with vegetables in herbs and spices
Matar mushroom $16.90
- A delicious combination of mushrooms and green peas in mild,spicy tomato-based gravy
Baby butter chicken combo $12.50
- Baby butter chicken combo (Baby Butter chicken, baby naan and soft drink)

Chicken Bacon Avocado $9.50
- Crumbed Schnitzel, bacon, and salad
Batt Scallop $6.00
Sausage / Banana Fritter / Pineapple Fritter $2.00
Kumara Chips / S&P Squid $5.00
The Grand Loch $9.00
- 120g beef, bacon, egg, beetroot and salad
Classic Beef-Cheese $7.50
- 120g beef, cheese and salad
Hawaiian $14.00
- Ham, pineapple, Normal cheese
Seafood $18.50
- Flamegrd Chicken petty cheese and salad

Mexi K Fries $14.00
- Kumara frieswith bean con carne, sour cream and jalapenos
GF - Gluten Free
Steamed Mussels (GFA) $ 20.00
- Fresh green lip mussels immersed in our sundried tomato and bacon ream and partnered with our housemade garlic bread
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
Full Deck $ 35.00
- Venison meatballs, pork cigars, chorizo sausage, onion rings, crumbed chicken strips, fries and dipping sauce
Pool Deck Peppered Rump (GFA) $ 28.00
- 300g Rump cooked to your liking with house salad, crispy fries and diane sauce
Fish n Chips (GFA) $ 22.00
- Citrus Battered market fish, crispy fries, fresh lemon and tartare sauce

Buttered green beans $5
- w/ almonds & bacon
Curry of the day $28
- served w/ naan bread, poppadum, raita. Please ask our friendly wait staff for today’s special
Mashed potato $5
Soup of the day $13.5
- changed daily your wait staff will advise
Warm duck salad $17.5
- Asian slaw, chiffonade fennel bulb, sundried tomato crostini & chili hoisin sauce
Chunky fries $5
- w/ tomato sauce & aioli
Bruschetta $14.5
- w/ ciabatta, cream cheese, smoked salmon, roasted peppers & olive tapenade.
Beef carpaccio $17.5
- seared tenderloin, truffle croquette, blue cheese, cranberry gel, horseradish yoghurt, baby watercress

Swimming Upstream (3rd Place World Champs 2007) $23.90
- House cured salmon, with dollops of cream cheese, sprinkled with red onion, and capers with avocado crème - Medium $19.90
''Sinful'' Chocolate Brownie $9.50
- A dark, rich, sticky, chocolate mess... Made from the simplest of recipes and not over complicated, it comes slightly warmed with vanilla ice-cream on top covered in Hershey's Chocolate Syrup!
Caprese Bruschetta $15.90
- A mixed cherry tomato medley with diced mozzarella, red onions and fresh herbs tossed through EVO and basil pesto. Seasoned and served on grilled ciabatta.
''Free Range Chicken'' Burger $23.90
- 200gm butterflied grilled free-range chicken breast, streaky bacon, roast red peppers, grilled mozzarella cheese with basil pesto, mayo and house relish.
''Volcanic'' Burger $27.90
- 360gm prime beef patty in a monster 7 inch bun, triple cheese, streaky bacon, onion rings, smoked BBQ sauce, mayo and house relish. No salad necessary.
Spag-Bol $8.50
- Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese with cheese.
Junior Burger $8.50
- Fresh beef patty with cheese, mayo, relish and chips.
Vege Stack $24.50
- A grilled vegetable stack with portobello mushroom, roast red peppers, zucchini strips, golden pumpkin, red onions and a heart of ricotta. Dressed with basil pesto.

The Bistro

Address

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

Phone

073773111

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

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