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
- Mushroom cheese burger $13.50
- Brownie a la Mode $8.00
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Senior french slam $10.30
- a slice of bread dipped in eggs butter,strip of bacon, egg and sausage served with maple syrup.
- Curly fries $7.50
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Junior chicken nuggets $9.00
- chicken nuggets deep fried served with curly fries.
- Vege burger $12.00
- Senior slam $10.30
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Buffalo Wingers $21.70
- fried marinated chicken wings with sweet chilli souce and served with sour cream.
- Sauteed Prawn with Mix Vege & Cashew Nut $18 Med/$32 Lg
- Special Fried Spring Rolls & Grilled Pork on Rice Vermicelli $13.00
- Salt & Pepper Squid $15 Med/$27 Lg
- Beef with Mix Vege & Cashew NUt $15 Med/$27 Lg
- Ice Cream Sundae $4.50
- Lemon Grass & Chilli Beef $15 Med/$27 Lg
- Grilled Minced Pork on Kebab $8.50
- Chicken, Pork or Beef Fried Egg Noodle $12.00
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SAINTS LITTLE BREAKY (GFO/DFO) $13.90
- Enjoy a half portion of our full flavoured big boy breaky from our lunch menu
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BACON WRAPPED PORK SIRLOIN (GF/DF) $33.90
- The pork sirloin wrapped in bacon is both succulent & tender on the stone. Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
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NACHOS (GF/DFO) $18.90
- Crunchy corn chips coated in melted mozzarella & then topped with our well-loved veggie mixture & finished with sour cream with our spicy fresh salsa on the side.
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FISH N CHIPS $11.90
- Our Kiwiana dish served with lemon & tartare sauce. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
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CRANBERRY CHICKEN (GFO/DFO) $30.90
- Tasty chicken breast slices, roasted bell peppers & mozzarella on our Chef’s special sweet apricot base then garnished with cranberry sauce & sprinkled with roasted cashew nuts.
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PRIME FILLET (GF/DF) $36.90
- This beef prime fillet is the highest quality steak of all - are you ready to be impressed?! Add prawns - $6.90 (GF/DF)
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MEAT LOVERS (GFO/DFO) $32.90
- True to the name we accommodate with lashings of ham, pepperoni, chicken, bacon, mozzarella & then drizzled with Saints smoky BBQ sauce.
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SAINTS CHEESEBURGER (GFO/DFO) $12.90
- Enjoy our delicious beef patty accompanied in a soft bun with the simple pleasure of melted cheese, tomato ketchup & served with golden fries. Add salad - $2.90 (GF/DFO)
- KEY LIME PIE $5.20
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SALMON ON BROADWAY $8.90/ $13.90
- Cold smoked salmon layered on cream cheese served with horseradish sauce and capers.(Slider/ Hero )
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OBAMA BLT $7.50/ $10.90
- Heaps of streaky bacon with iceberg lettuce and tomato loaded with American mustard and mayo. For extra salads Add $2 Hero/$1 Slider (Slider/ Hero )
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LIBERTY SALAD SANDWICH $6.90/ $8.90
- Vegetarian - sundried tomato pesto or hummus with your choice of salads from the salad bar.(Slider/ Hero )
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HARLEM FLANK $7.90/ $11.90
- Spice rubbed flank steak cooked to perfection and drizzled with sweet chilli mayo sauce.(Slider/ Hero )
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5TH AVENUE $8.90
- Cold smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers. Its a New York classic!
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BRONX BEEF $7.90/ $11.90
- Flank steak roasted to perfection served with onion jam and horseradish sauce or tomato relish.(Slider/ Hero )
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NYD CHEESESTEAK $7.90/ $11.90
- Heaps of thinly sliced flank steak served on chipotle BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.(Slider/ Hero )
- Mini hotdogs $2.90
- Steak & eggs $19.90
- Whitebait seasonal
- Egg $7.00
- Crumbed prawn cutlets each $1.50
- Fish $8.00
- Donuts $2.70
- Pineapple rings $2.70
- Seafood $22.50
- Seafood $22.50
- Lamb $21.50
- Lamb $21.30
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Jungle Curry
- Spicy curry mixed vegetables, Thai spice non-coconut cream
- Seafood $21.50
- Seafood $21.50
- Battered prawns (6) $12.50
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GARLIC BREAD $7.50
- on the side garlic buttered ficelle bread
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CHICKEN $30.00
- confit chicken leg, pumpkin puree, dukkah, chicken tagine, pickled red cabbage + apple
- saute of greens, mushrooms, garlic, soya $7.50
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FISH OF THE DAY
- changes daily
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FISH + CHIPS $27.00
- battered market fish, hand cut agria chips, pickled cabbage slaw, tartare + lemon
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MUESLI $13.50
- honey toasted muesli with fresh fruit salad, berries, natural yogurt + fresh milk
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SALMON $17.00
- gravlax salmon, beetroot, horeseradish, longview evo oil + apple
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MUSSELS $16.00
- green shell mussels cooked to open in smokey chipotle tomato sauce
- Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
- Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
- Chillingworth Slaw w Peanuts $9.00
- Beef Fillet, Potato Gratin, Red Wine Jus $36.00
- Pumpkin, Chick Pea & Rocket Salad $9.00
- Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
- Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
- Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
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Fig and Beetroot Tart $14.00
- Spicy fig and beetroot on caramelised shallot, flakey pastry topped with goat’s cheese and finished with a red wine jus.
- Pan fried mushrooms $2.50
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Green-Lipped Mussels $16.00
- Steamed green-lipped mussels served in a chili jam and coconut cream broth.
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Confit of Duck $25.50
- Confit of duck leg on a pastry tart filled with shredded duck, pine nuts, mango salsa, finished with honey ice wine sauce.
- Potatoes
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Whitestone Livingstone Gold
- This sheep’s milk cheese is pressed and has a subtle nutty flavour that becomes stronger and more complex as it ages.
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After-Dinner Mint Cheesecake $10.50
- Covered with chocolate sauce and Anglaise.
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Roast Vegetable Strudel $25.00
- Roast medley of vegetables and feta cheese encased in a strudel dough, topped with basil pesto and served with a chargrilled red pepper coulis.
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Kai Moana $14.00
- Battered fish, homemade tartare sauce and lettuce
- Hash brown $1.00
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Seize The Day $15.00
- Chicken breast pieces, bacon, cheese, egg, caesar dressig and lettuce
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Motherclucker $16.00
- Fried chicken, bacon, pineapple mayonnaise, Al's Hot Honey sauce and lettuce
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Junior fish burge $7.00
- Battered fish, lettuce, tomato sauce
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Junior cheeseburger $7.00
- Beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato sauce
- Bacon $1.00
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The Duck's Deluxe $14.00
- Beef pattie, red onion jam, BBQ sauce, kiwi mayo, cheese, Nana Pat's beetroot and lettuce
- Main seasonal vegetable salad $12.50
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Smoked Duck $27.50
- Manuka Smoked Duck Breast Sliced on Char Grilled Vegetables with a Zesty Orange & Tarragon Glaze served with Salad Greens on Kumara Rosti
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Roasted Vegetable Compote $18.50
- Roasted winter vegetables in a Mango, Balsamic & Rosemary Glaze, with Seasoned Wedges, Beetroot Apple Sauerkraut & Feta
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Kid's Fish and chips or bap burgers $9.50
- (meat pattie or chicken breast - w/ salad and small fries)
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Pizzas $19.50
- Home made to order- smothered in our own delicious sundried tomato & pesto pizza sauce base, topped with mozzarella, and your choice of: Margarita - homemade tomato base with tomatoes, cream cheese, basil pesto
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SMOKED DUCK $27.50
- manuka smoked duck breast chargrilled, sliced, served on zesty stir fried vegetable noodles with Lime, Ginger, Sesame, Mango & Cashew Nuts- drizzled with cranberry glaze
- French Fries $5.00
- Topped with Salmon Fillet Citrus Grilled $26.50
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Crumbed Camembert $12.50
- Served with grapes, crackers and spiced plum sauce
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Salt n' Pepper Calamari $10.90
- With a green salad drizzled with a sweet chilli and lemon vinaigrette
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Crispy Chicken Salad $19.50
- Served with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, feta and crispy noodles
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Roast Vegetable, Mushroom and Feta Salad $16.50
- With a balsamic dressing, capsicum couli and roasted nuts
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Thai Prawns (Entree / Main) $16.90 / $22.90
- Succulent tiger prawn tossed in a Thai curry sauce on a bed of rice
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French Toast $10.90
- Served hot and crispy with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with maple syrup
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Classic Caesar Salad $15.50
- Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, a poached egg, parmesan and Caesar dressing
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Chocolate Mousse $8.50
- Served with an almond tulle
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Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Lasagne (g/h/v) $20.00
- in Napoli sauce and garden fresh salad
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Philly Steak Sandwich (h) $ 18.00
- pan-fried beef, sliced cheese, sautéed onion, capsicum, mushroom, aioli & dried oregano served with chunky fries >>
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Acheron Burger (h) $22.00
- choice of Angus beef pattie or char-grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, beetroot chutney, sage, onion marmalade & aioli served with chunky fries
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Tempura Battered Market Fish $20.00
- chunky fries, garden fresh salad & tartare sauce
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad $18.00
- shaved parmesan, crispy pancetta, croutons and soft poached egg
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Acheron Classic Seafood Chowder (n) $18.00
- loaded with mussel meat, prawn cutlet, scallops & fish goujons, topped with garlic crostini
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Freshly Baked Fiscella Bread (h/v) $10.00
- served with basil pesto, minted tzatziki & Marlborough sea salt
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BBQ beef short ribs $26.5
- with roast red peppers, pearl barley, spring onion, charred corn & cherry tomato salad
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House smoked salmon $15.5
- with horseradish cream, smoked beetroot puree & crispy capers
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Confit duck leg $26.5
- with fennel, orange, braised puy lentils, bacon, baby spinach & verjuice dressing
- Lemonade or coke spider $4.5
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Duck liver & thyme parfait $15.5
- with port jelly, cornichons, & toasted breads
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Venison carpaccio $15.5
- preserved lemon, parmesan, horseradish & hazelnut
- Steamed greens with toasted almonds $5.5
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Crispy miso chicken thigh $18.5
- wasabi mayo, cucumber, radish, mint & snow pea salad with ginger & lime dressing
- - Medium $17.00
- - Small $10.00
- - Small $12.00
- - Medium $17.50
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Hawaiian Pizza
- A favourite with the all the family. Lashings of ham and pineapple.
- - Small $11.50
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Garlic and Chilli Prawn $29.50
- Sweet thai chilli pizza base with prawns, spinach and roasted garlic. Topped with seafood mariana sauce.
- - Medium $16.00
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