Our Menus

At O’Connell St Bistro we source the best available seasonal produce from New Zealand and overseas, which is prepared and cooked in the contemporary European Bistro style to highlight the natural flavours and qualities of the produce.

  • Grazing Menu

  • Grazing Menu
  • New Zealand Oysters, w Cabernet Sauvignon Shallot vinegar or pickled Shallot or Tom Yum sorbet     Market price
  • Kingfish ceviche, green Apple, puffed wild Rice, Thai green curry & Avocado   22
  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli & Chilli Soy Caramel  22 *
  • House smoked Big Glory Bay Salmon, Watermelon gazpacho, Clevedon Buffalo curd & Horseradish marshmallow    22 *
  • South Island Game & Pistachio terrine, Plums, toasted Brioche & Black Pepper cream     22 *
  • Classic Steak tartare     22
  • Hand cut fat chips  10 *
  • Selection of 3 Cheeses   36
  • served w Fruit bread, Ginger biscuits & Poppyseed Lavosh
* Bistro Platter for 2        40
 

  • Bistro Menu

  • Bistro Menu
  • Available for Pre Theatre Dining & Supper Tables must be vacated by 7.15pm
  • House smoked Big Glory Bay Salmon, Watermelon gazpacho, Clevedon Buffalo curd & Horseradish marshmallow
  • or
  • Sweetcorn & Quinoa risotto, toasted Macadamias, popped Corn, Basil & shaved Parmesan
  • add Crayfish    10
  • Confit Duck leg, Potato gnocchi, Celeriac & black Garlic puree, pickled Mushrooms & Dashi
  • or
  • Twice baked aged Parmesan soufflé, Gorgonzola cream, candied Walnuts & pickled Chicory
  • Tahitian Vanilla crème brulee
  • or
  • Milk Chocolate cremeux, caramelised white Chocolate & Passionfruit
  • 2 courses $38 | 3 courses $48

  • Tasting Menu

  • Tasting Menu
  • Without wine – $105 | Wine included – $170
  • This menu is designed to be enjoyed by the entire table
  • Vegetarian Option also available
  • House smoked Big Glory Bay Salmon, Watermelon gazpacho, Clevedon Buffalo curd & Horseradish marshmallow
  • Sweetcorn & Quinoa risotto, toasted Macadamias, popped Corn, Basil & shaved Parmesan
  • Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc 2017
  • Whangamata Scallops, pickled Celeriac, Pear, Prosciutto & roasted Beef hollandaise
  • Domaine Denis Race Chablis 2018
  • Crispy skinned Duck breast & confit leg croquette, Celeriac & Cherry jus
  • Deep Down Pinot Noir 2019
  • Leelands Lamb rump, Onion soubise, Goats cheese, Pancetta & Sage jus gras
  • Elephant Hills Syrah 2014
  • Lemongrass & creme fraiche sorbet, Pandan & Spekkoek (Indonesian spiced layer cake)
  • Milk Chocolate cremeux, caramelised white Chocolate & Passionfruit
  • Huia Botrytis Riesling 2017

  • Lunch Menu

  • Lunch Menu

  • Raw

  • Freshly shucked New Zealand Oysters 4.5 each w Soy & Ginger dressing or pickled Shallot or Tom Yum sorbet
  • House smoked Big Glory Salmon, Watermelon gazpacho, Clevedon Buffalo curd & Horseradish marshmallow   24/36
  • Kingfish ceviche, green Apple, puffed wild Rice, Thai green curry & Avocado  24/36
  • Classic Steak tartare    24/36

  • SMALL

  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli, Chilli Soy Caramel 22/33
  • South Island Game & Pistachio terrine, Plums, toasted Brioche & Black Pepper cream   24
  • Panfried Whangamata Scallops, pickled Celeriac, Pear, Prosciutto & roasted Beef hollandaise    26/39
  • Sweetcorn & Quinoa risotto, toasted Macadamias, popped Corn, Basil & shaved Parmesan  22/33
  • add Crayfish   10

  • PASTA

  • Pan fried Potato gnocchi, roasted Beetroot & wholegrain Mustard beurre blanc   20/30
  • Cloudy Bay Clam linguini, Garlic, Chilli, Lemon & Olive Oil 24/36
  • Pappardelle of wild Bendigo Rabbit, our own Applewood smoked Bacon, Walnut Watercress pesto & Parmigiano Reggiano   36

  • LARGE

  • Crispy Duck leg, Potato gnocchi, Celeriac & black Garlic puree, pickled Mushrooms & Shiitake broth   36
  • Market Fish, Cauliflower, Capers & wholegrain Mustard beurre blanc   38
  • Angus rib eye, confit Garlic crushed baby Perlas, Kale & red wine jus  38
  • Twice baked aged Parmesan soufflé, Gorgonzola cream, candied Walnuts & pickled Chicory  28

  • VEGETABLES

  • 10 each
  • Baby Cos Caesar salad
  • Hand cut Agria Fat Chips
  • Seasonal greens w smoked Bacon
  • Roasted Beetroot, aged Balsamic, Goats cheese & candied Walnuts

  • CHEESES

  • 25gm serves – 9 per portion served w Pear, Fruit bread & Fruit paste

  • DESSERTS

  • 14 each
  • Milk Chocolate cremeux, caramelised white Chocolate & Passionfruit
  • Poached Peach,  Almond & Yoghurt mousse, Amaretti biscuit & Raspberry
  • The Bistro’s Classic Tahitian Vanilla crème brulee
  • Affogato – Vanilla bean ice cream, Espresso, Disaronno Amaretto
All our prices include 15% Goods & Services Tax. Please note credit card payments are subject to 1.95% surcharge

  • Dinner Menu

  • Dinner Menu

  • STARTERS

  • New Zealand Oysters w Cabernet Sauvignon Shallot vinegar or or pickled Shallot or Tom Yum sorbet    Market price Subject to availability
  • South Island Game & Pistchio terrine, Plums, toasted Brioche  & Black Pepper cream     26
  • Crispy peppered Squid, Wasabi aioli, Chilli Soy Caramel   24
  • Sweetcorn & Quinoa risotto, toasted Macadamias, popped Corn, Basil & shaved Parmesan   24
  • add Crayfish 10
  • House smoked Big Glory Salmon, Watermelon gazpacho, Clevedon Buffalo curd & Horseradish marshmallow  26/40
  • Whangamata Scallops, pickled Celeriac, Pear, Prosciutto & roasted Beef hollandaise   28/42
  • Classic Steak tartare     28/42
  •  Kingfish ceviche, green Apple, puffed wild Rice, Thai green curry & Avocado   26/40

  • MAIN COURSES

  • Leelands Lamb rump, Onion soubise, Goats cheese, Pancetta & Sage jus gras   42
  • Twice baked aged Parmesan soufflé, Gorgonzola cream, candied Walnuts & pickled Chicory   38
  • Pappardelle of wild Bendigo Rabbit, our own Applewood smoked Bacon, Walnut Watercress pesto & Parmigiano Reggiano. 42
  • Crispy skinned Duck breast & confit leg croquette, Celeriac & Cherry jus   45
  • Market Fish, Cloudy Bay Clams, Cauliflower, Capers & wholegrain Mustard beurre blanc   45
  • Roasted Angus eye fillet, Garlic grilled Crystal Bay Prawn, smoked Potato cream, Kale & Shallot Tarragon jus   45

  • SIDES

  • All 12 each
  • Baby Cos Caesar salad
  • Kombu buttered baby Perla Potatoes, Earth Gems & Ricotta
  • Hand cut Agria Fat Chips
  • Seasonal greens  w smoked Bacon
  • Roasted Beetroot, aged Balsamic, Goats cheese & candied Walnuts

  • LOCAL & IMPORTED CHEESE

  • 50gm serves 18 : Selection of 4 cheeses (25 gm serves) 36
  • served w Pear, Fruit bread & Fruit paste

  • DESSERTS

  • All 18 each
  • Milk Chocolate cremeux, caramelised white Chocolate & Passionfruit
  • Poached Peach, Almond & Yoghurt mousse, Amaretti biscuit & Raspberry
  • The Bistro’s Classic Tahitian Vanilla crème brulee
  • Affogato – Vanilla bean ice cream, Espresso,Disaronno Amaretto & or without Disaronno Amaretto 12
  • Selection of homemade ice creams & sorbets
All our prices include 15% Goods & Services Tax Please note credit card payments are subject to 1.95% surcharge
 
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