Address
33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, Canterbury, 7520, New Zealand
The Little Bistro in Canterbury Menu
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DINNER - 1ST COURSE-
Olives $10
- warm citrus marinated olives
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Bread $11
- sage and linseed loaf, whipped butter
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Oyster $4.5
- clevedon organic oysters , lemon vinaigrette caviar -
DINNER - 2ND COURSE-
Clams $18
- otago littleneck clams, canterbury saffron cream
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Snails $17.5
- escargot, garlic, bacon vel au vent -
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Gravalax $18.5
- cured akaroa salmon, miso panna cotta, wasabi vinaigrette -
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Souffle $16.5
- twice baked blue cheese souffle, pickled rhubarb and candy walnuts -
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Scallops $23
- atlantic scallops, homemade blackpudding, ham crisp, pea puree
DINNER - 3RD COURSE-
Salmon $38
- akaroa salmon fillet, saffron risotto cake, organic asparagus, 1/2 slipper lobster
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Veal $39.5
- backstrap of canterbury veal, fondant potato, truffle yorkie, roast onion, horseradish jus -
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Lamb $39.5
- 4 points of canterbury lamb rack, goats cheese and potato terine, pea, mint, red wine jus -
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Sole $37
- whole lyttleton sole, parsnips, paysanne potatoes, organic kale, herb butter
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Arancini $32
- mushroom and truffle arancini, organic cannolini and black turtle bean cassoulet
DINNER - 4TH COURSE-
Citrus $15
- iced lemon meringue parfait, confit fennel, dried raspberries
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Chocolate $16
- chocolate ganache, canterbury saffron ice cream, chocolate soil
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Mess $15
- organic rhubarb compote, chantilly cream, meringues, vanilla ice cream
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Cheese $16
- blue cheese, joshs oat cakes, organic honeycomb
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Brulee $15
- lemongrass creme brulee, coconut ice cream, sichuan biscotti
Nearby Sample Menus
- Garlic prawns $23.00
- Ice cream with lychee $6.00
- BBQ pork omelette $18.00
- Deep fried salt & pepper squid $22.00
- Seasonal vegetables in spicy preserved tofu sauce $16.00
- Wonton soup (small/medium/large) $7.00/$18.00/$28.00
- Double roasted mix (choose 2: roast duck/roast pork/BBQ pork) $28.00
- Seafood & fruit salad $11.00
- CRABSTICK $1.70
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FAMILY PACK OPTION2 $22.00
- 3 FISH, 3 HOTDOGS, 5 POTATO FRITTERS, 2 CRABSTICKS, 2 SCOOPS
- EGG $4.70
- BACON & CORN PATTIE $2.60
- PINEAPPLE RING $1.70
- CHEESE $4.70
- 1/2 SCOOP $1.70
- HAWAIIAN CHICKEN (chicken, bacon, cheese & pineapple) $6.80
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Mac n' cheese $12.00
- A pub classic, macaroni with a cheese blend of parmesan and mozzarella with added bacon and spring onions
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Mussels $12.00
- Six fresh omega mussels steamed in white wine, with a chilli, coriander, roasted garlic and coconut cream sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
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300gm ribeye steak $25.00
- Scotch fillet that has been tender-hung for 2 weeks then aged for a further 21 days with your choice of garlic aioli or mushroom sauce topping
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Vegetarian salad $18.00
- Roasted pumpkin with a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
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Whole crayfish $85.00
- Mornay. served hot in a creamy béchamel cheese sauce with salad and chips
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Fish $12.00
- Tasty piece of beer battered snapper (130gram) with our homemade tartare sauce served with chips
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Lamb salad $20.00
- Warm roasted pulled lamb & roasted pumpkin on top of a lightly dressed mix of feta, red onion, beetroot, cucumber & mesclun. Finished off with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
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Chowder $12.00
- The famous ‘lobster inn’ dish made with mussels, shrimps and monk fish in as creamy rich white sauce served with our delicious garlic bread
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Toasted sandwiches $4.90
- ham or bacon with one filling
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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $17.50
- Served with garden salad and fries
- Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
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CAFÉ BURGER $12.90
- Your choice of chicken, beef or fish on a sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled cheese, onions and relish, served with fries
- Basket of wedges $6.20
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FILLED WRAP $12.90
- Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
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STEAK’n’FRIES $17.50
- Prime Porterhouse Steak cooked to your liking served with gardensalad and fries
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Toasted panini $13.50
- filled with chicken & capsicum in stay sauce served with garden salad
- Coffee & code drinks
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Plain Meat Burger: $6.50
- Meat, onions, bbq sauce, Beetroot relish, lettuce, mayo & tom’s.
- 2 battered fish, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat patties, 2 sausages (plain), 2 donuts, 2 scoops $30.00
- Sushi
- Extra fillings: $1.50 each
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Double Meat Burger: $8.50
- Double meat, onions, bbq sauce, beetroot relish, lettuce, mayo, tomato.
- Raspberry Donut $2.50
- Chicken Nuggets $.80
- Sweet Mango Chutney $3
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Lamb Roganjosh $19
- Slow cooked lamb curry with a mix of spices.Best enjoyed with Garlic Naan.
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Vindaloo Chicken $18
- Goanese style dish cooked with onion,capsicum and spices.
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Tandoori Chicken Half $10.00 Full $20.00
- Chicken with bones marinated overnight in Tandoori special masala and cooked in Tandoor.Served with mint sauce. Half (one leg, one breast) / Full (two legs, two breasts)
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Dal Tadka $16.50
- Split lentils cooked with cumin seed,ginger,garlic,tomatoes and turmeric.
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Plain Naan $3.50
- Traditional Indian leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor.
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Raita $3
- Classic Indian accompaniment,consisting of yogurt and cucumber.Raita helps to take some of the heat out of the spicy dishes.
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Lamb Madras $19
- Popular Lamb dish cooked with fresh ginger ,coconut milk and finished with mouth watering south Indian Masala.
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Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
- Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
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Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
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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
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Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
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Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
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Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
- -With Salmon $17.50
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Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
- Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
- Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
- Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
- French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
- Toast w selection of jams $5.80
- Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Soup of the day $15.00
- Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
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Robbie’s Double Beef n Bacon Burger $19.90
- One for the hungry! Two beef patties stacked in a toasted bun with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBQ sauce and beetroot, served with fries.
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The Scotsman $32.90
- Our own signature dish, with a 350gram ribeye steak topped with caramelized onions, served with potato wedges, salad and a whisky sauce. For the brave!
- Change Plain Fries to Wedges $2.50
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Apple Crumble $11.90
- Our homemade apple crumble will impress, served warm with whipped cream and ice cream.
- Breakfast is available at Robbie’s until 12pm
- Bowl of Salad $4.50
- - Extra shank $7.00
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Homestyle Breakfast $16.90
- 2 eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage, served with toasted bread.
- Aioli N/A
- Jalapenos N/A
- Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
- Old English N/A
- Oat & Raisin N/A
- Turkey & Ham N/A
- Thousand Island N/A
- Three Pepper Chicken N/A
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No:18 Classic Chicken $22.50
- Shredded chicken, red onion, peppers, Cream Cheese on top of our home made pizza sauce
- Or design your own, any 3 fillings: Ham, Cheese, Chicken, Onion, Tomato, Avocado, Pineapple
- No:01 Cereal, Fruit, Milk and Yogurt $12.50
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No:13 Toast and Spreads $10.50
- With Tea or Coffee, Regular size of your choice: Cappacino, Flat white, Latte, Hotchocolate or Tea
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No:11 Scrambled Eggs $14.50
- Delicious seasoned Heb and Cheese Scramble
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No:07 Whitebait Patties ( Seasonal ) $26.50
- Homemade Whitebait Patties cooked on the grill and served with a choice of Two sides from the Menu below
- SIDES: Chips, Kumera, Spicy Wedges, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mushy Peas, Green Salad, Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad
- No:15 Tuna Balls and Chips $12.50
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Chocolate mousse cups
- Steamed monk fish with coconut dill sauce
- Freshly baked bread rolls
- Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
- Condiments, sauces, and dressings
- Mixed salad leaves
- Slow cooked roast of the day
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Surf & Turf $7.50
- Seafood + Chicken
- - Come With 2 Slices Of Bread $5.00
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Poutine $4.50
- Hot Chip with Cheese & Gravy
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Meat Ball $5.50
- with Potato Gravy
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Fitted Sausage $3.50
- with Cheese
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Hot Soup $2.80 per cup
- Chicken with Sweet Corn & Eggs Soup.
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American $3.50
- Hot Dog
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Hot Soup $2.80
- Chicken with Sweet Corn
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Italiano $15.50
- Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, capsicum, cabanossi infused in a creamy garlic sauce or bbq sauce.
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Chicken Nuggets $4.00
- half dozen
- Hot dog $3.00
- Spring Roll $3.50
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Family Pack $18.00
- Includes 2 bags of chips and 4 sides as per above
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The Fat Pig $11.00
- Champagne ham, chunky pineapple pieces teamed up with tasty cheese.
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Very Vegetarian $15.50
- Fresh tomatoes, field mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, garlic with a base of tomato and onion relish.
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Fish $3.50
- per piece
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Makikihi Fries $9.00
- with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
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Garlic Prawns $14.00
- with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
- ROASTED PUMPKIN AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI Ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin and ricotta, basil pesto sauce served with pumpkin chips and parmesan cheese $19.50
- CLASSIC CLUB SANDWICH Grilled chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce served on fresh multigrain with makikihi fries $17.00
- SUPREME STEAK SANDWICH Sirloin steak, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, tomato and lettuce served in a ciabatta accompanied with makikihi fries $21.50
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Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
- Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
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Spicy Wedges $9.00
- with sour cream and chilli sauce
- MEAT LOVERS Beef, ham, chorizo and bacon with BBQ sauce $25.00
The Little Bistro
Phone
033047314
Opened hours
Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: Closed
Price
$20 - $30
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
British , Diner , European , French , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Lunch , Seating , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar