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50 Bistro occupies the ground floor of The George, where Park Terrace meets Peterborough Street and the dining rooms look across to Hagley Park. Its three connected spaces give the restaurant several moods: a cosy meeting place, a light filled conservatory with outdoor seating, and a polished neo-bistro room. Executive Chef Ryan McKenzie leads a kitchen built around seasonal inspiration, fresh local produce and carefully composed presentation.

The restaurant runs from breakfast through dinner, making its character change with the hour. Morning light suits the conservatory, where guests can choose a cooked breakfast, lighter seasonal dishes or the buffet. Lunch can be a relaxed occasion or a quicker seasonal set, while daily high tea brings pastries and fine teas to the afternoon before the room settles into dinner service.

Current lunch dishes balance familiar comfort with detailed accompaniments. Citrus cured salmon comes with lemongrass dressing, avocado and pickled vegetables, while braised beef cheek is paired with garlic mash, greens and crispy potato. A spicy udon salad and kumara and potato gnocchi broaden the meat-free choices, and the grill focuses on Canterbury ribeye, eye fillet, lamb loin and lamb shank. Desserts range from tiramisu and crème caramel to sticky date pudding.

Drinks receive the same broad treatment, with New Zealand and international wines joined by cocktails, mocktails and craft or premium beer. A plant based menu is available on request, and the team asks diners to flag other dietary needs. Private dining options also let the bistro move beyond an everyday meal, from a discreet business lunch or small celebration to a larger gathering in its own room.

Address: 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

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50 Bistro Menu

Nifty 50 Lunch

Set lunch menu available during lunch service from 12-3 pm. Guests begin with a seasonal soup, followed by a choice of five lunch courses, which include vegetarian and gluten-free options, and a glass of the day’s featured wine or beer.

Seasonal Soup
Choice of Five Lunch Courses

Includes vegetarian and gluten-free options

Glass of the Day's Featured Wine or Beer

Dine at Dusk

Pre-theatre set menu available daily from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Fixed format: begins with a selection of house bread served with smoked butter, olive oil, balsamic, and dukkah, then guests choose from a selection of starters and mains.

House Bread

Served with smoked butter, olive oil, balsamic, and dukkah

Selection of Starters
Selection of Mains

Small Bites

50 bread selection
half $16 / full $19

with smoked butter, olive oil, balsamic, dukkah v n

today's vegetable focused soup
$18

served with brioche & butter v lf

burrata
$28

grilled sourdough, fig relish, toasted pumpkin seeds, chimichurri

crispy squid
$24

japanese mayo, sweet chilli

seared tuna
$29

pickled onion, tomato, olive pesto, balsamic, cucumber relish gf df

buttermilk fried chicken
$28

chilli maple glaze, pickles, mayo

More Substantial

smoked chicken caesar salad
$31

cos, croutons, soft egg, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing

beef burger
$34

brioche bun, burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, fries

tomato & basil ravioli
$35

tomato, basil pesto, shaved parmesan, paprika almond crumble v n

catch of the day
$44

roasted cauliflower, chorizo, corn puree, corn & chive salsa gf

braised beef short rib
$44

smoked bone marrow butter, mash, sautéed mushroom, fried rosemary gf

Additions

seasonal leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, french dressing, toasted seeds
$15

gf v n

today's seasonally inspired vegetables
$15

gf v df

rustic fries, 50 ketchup
$10

gf v df

Dessert

lemon posset
$22

lavender meringue, freeze dried rhubarb, rhubarb gel gf v

crème brûlée
$22

raspberry compote, citrus tuille, yuzu curd

vanilla panna cotta
$22

strawberry & elderflower sorbet, macerated strawberry, crystalized white chocolate gf v

whipped milk chocolate truffle
$22

toasted marshmallow, chocolate soil, caramel sauce, chocolate wafer

50 sweet set
$18

a selection of petits fours, constantly evolving

Cheeses

Selected cheeses served at their best with fruit paste, crackers, candied walnuts, dried fruits, grapes. Blue – whitestone blue – cow’s milk, nz; Hard – whitestone vintage cheddar – cow’s milk, nz; Soft – whitestone brie – cow’s milk, nz.

single serve cheese
$19
any two cheeses
$29
selection of three cheeses
$39

Lunch – Entrée

daily oven fresh bread
half $16 / full $19

cowboy butter, olive oil, balsamic v

today’s vegetable focused soup
$18

served with brioche & butter v lf

tuna tartare
$28

grilled brioche, cured salmon, citrus mayo, herbs

smoked chicken liver parfait
$29

roasted focaccia, peach chutney

whipped wairiri ricotta
$28

spiced honey, cherry relish, sourdough, garlic oil

citrus cured salmon
$29

lemongrass dressing, avocado puree, pickled vegetable salad gf df

buttermilk fried chicken
$29

saffron mayo, chili & lime maple

Lunch – Main

catch of the day
$44

saffron & thyme fondant, beurre blanc, braised leek & onion, smoked leek oil, fried capers gf

braised beef cheek
$43

garlic mash, sautéed greens, balsamic onion, jus, crispy potato gf

fried chicken burger
$34

milk bun, hot honey glaze, lettuce, tomato, saffron mayo, fries

beef burger
$34

milk bun, burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, fries

smoked chicken caesar salad
$33

cos, croutons, soft egg, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing

spicy udon noodle salad
$33

capsicum, carrot, edamame, tomato, sesame dressing, coriander, spring onion, crispy chili oil

kumara & potato gnocchi
$36

caramelized onion puree, peas, beans, parmesan, red chimichurri v

Lunch – Grill

canterbury ribeye lf
$52

300gm

canterbury eye fillet lf
$55

200gm

merino lamb loin lf
$49

200gm, served medium

canterbury lamb shank lf
$38

approx 300gm, served with confit garlic mashed potato, port wine jus, red chimichurri gf

Lunch – Additions

seasonal leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, french dressing, toasted seeds gf v n
$15
today’s seasonally inspired vegetables gf v lf
$15
rustic fries, 50 ketchup gf v df
$10
mash, port wine jus gf
$14

Lunch – Dessert

classic tiramisu
$22

espresso mascarpone, dark chocolate soil, coffee namelaka, chocolate tuille

mango pillow
$22

coconut mango sago, mango mousse, mango puree, honeycomb,honey tuille gf

crème caramel
$22

rum & raisin ice cream, pistachio crumb, spiced wafer gf n

warm sticky date pudding
$22

date compote, poached pear, butterscotch sauce, vanilla crème fraîche ice cream

50 sweet set
$19

a selection of petits fours, constantly evolving

Lunch – Cheeses

selected cheeses served at their best with fruit paste, crackers, candied walnuts, dried fruits, grapes

single serve cheese
$19
any two cheeses
$29
selection of three cheeses
$39

Dinner – Entrée

daily oven fresh bread
half $16 / full $19

cowboy butter, olive oil, balsamic v

today’s vegetable focused soup
$18

served with brioche & butter v lf

tuna tartare
$28

grilled brioche, cured salmon, citrus mayo, herbs

smoked chicken liver parfait
$29

roasted focaccia, peach chutney

whipped wairiri ricotta
$28

spiced honey, cherry relish, sourdough, garlic oil

citrus cured salmon
$29

lemongrass dressing, avocado puree, pickled vegetable salad gf df

buttermilk fried chicken
$29

saffron mayo, chili & lime maple

Dinner – To Follow

catch of the day
$44

saffron & thyme fondant, beurre blanc, braised leek & onion, smoked leek oil, fried capers gf

slow cooked pork belly
$41

parsnip puree, roasted baby carrot, pork belly roulade, jus, apple gel gf

confit duck leg
$45

celeriac puree, roasted celeriac, orange & pomegranate jus, puffed quinoa gf

braised beef cheek
$43

garlic mash, sautéed greens, balsamic onion, jus, crispy potato gf

smoked chicken caesar salad
$33

cos, croutons, soft egg, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing

spicy udon noodle salad
$33

capsicum, carrot, edamame, tomato, sesame dressing, coriander, spring onion, crispy chili oil v

kumara & potato gnocchi
$36

caramelized onion puree, peas, beans, parmesan, red chimichurri gf v

Dinner – Grill

canterbury ribeye lf
$52

300gm

canterbury eye fillet lf
$55

200gm

merino lamb loin lf
$49

200gm, served medium

canterbury lamb shank lf
$38

approx 300gm, served with confit garlic mashed potato, port wine jus, red chimichurri gf

Dinner – Additions

seasonal leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, french dressing, toasted seeds gf v n
$15
today’s seasonally inspired vegetables gf v lf
$15
rustic fries, 50 ketchup gf v df
$10
mash, port wine jus gf
$14

Dinner – Dessert

classic tiramisu
$22

espresso mascarpone, dark chocolate soil, coffee namelaka, chocolate tuille

mango pillow
$22

coconut mango sago, mango mousse, mango puree, honeycomb,honey tuille gf

crème caramel
$22

rum & raisin ice cream, pistachio crumb, spiced wafer gf n

warm sticky date pudding
$22

date compote, poached pear, butterscotch sauce, vanilla crème fraîche ice cream

50 sweet set
$19

a selection of petits fours, constantly evolving

Dinner – Cheeses

selected cheeses served at their best with fruit paste, crackers, candied walnuts, dried fruits, grapes

single serve cheese
$19
any two cheeses
$29
selection of three cheeses
$39

Breakfast

Served with a buffet selection. All eggs & bacon are freedom farmed.

the continental breakfast
$31

from our buffet selection of fresh fruits, cereals, toast, croissants, danish pastries, yoghurts, compotes & juices

the full breakfast
$45

take some time to enjoy our continental buffet, then follow with one of the hot meals from our a la carte menu or hot buffet

two eggs any style
$17

on wholegrain or white toast v

2 egg omelette
$22

your choice of 2 ingredients, served with tomato relish: ham, cheese, tomato, onion, mushroom, bacon, salmon

avocado on toast
$25

crushed avocado, rye sourdough, poached egg, za’atar v

toasted granola
$25

coconut yoghurt, peach & mango compote, seasonal fruit, granola gf df v

bacon & egg sandwich
$22

focaccia roll, maple bacon, fried egg, cranberry relish

gourmet oats
$25

choice of oats – vanilla, maple, dark chocolate: raspberry compote, caramelized banana, raspberry & pecan crumble v

50 plated breakfast
$32

grilled bacon, sausage, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, mini hash, two eggs your way, toast

eggs benedict
$27

english muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise, paprika oil, dukkah with choice of – bacon, mushroom, cold smoked salmon

apple & cinnamon pancake
$26

blueberry compote, maple syrup, pears v

Children's Menu

gf – gluten free; v – vegetarian; lf – local food (provincially sourced); n – contains nuts; df – dairy free

potato chips & dip
$11

potato chips, creamy aioli

grilled fish
$20

rustic fries, tomato sauce, little salad gf

beef burger
$20

rustic fries

ham & cheese toasted sandwich
$16

rustic fries

george fried chicken
$20

mayo, fries

cheesy bacon fettucine
$20

creamy fettucine pasta with cheese

ice-cream sundae
$13

chocolate sauce or passionfruit coulis gf

chocolate brownie
$13

berry compote

Plant Focused Menu – Bread

50 bread selection
half $16 / full $19

with olive oil, olivani, aged balsamic

Plant Focused Menu – Starter

today’s vegetable focused soup
$18

served with warm bread & olivani lf

polenta fries
$24

saffron mayonnaise, chili oil gf

whipped ricotta
$28

spiced honey, cherry relish, gluten-free bread, garlic oil gf

vegetable gyoza
$20

vegan mayo, teriyaki sauce df

Plant Focused Menu – Main

kumara & potato gnocchi
$36

caramelized onion puree, peas, beans, parmesan, red chimichurri

spinach & ricotta ravioli
$35

red chimichurri, balsamic onion, parmesan

spicy udon noodle salad
$33

capsicum, carrot, edamame, tomato, sesame dressing, coriander, spring onion, crispy chili oil

“caesar salad”
$31

vegetarian caesar dressing, cos lettuce, crispy tofu, crouton, parmesan

Plant Focused Menu – Additions

seasonal leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, french dressing, toasted seeds
$15

gf v n

today’s seasonally inspired vegetables
$15

gf v lf

rustic fries, 50 ketchup
$10

gf v df

Plant Focused Menu – Dessert

vegan passionfruit cheesecake
$19

mango & peach compote gf df

pear & blueberry crumble
$19

cinnamon & ginger crumble, plant-based ice cream

Nifty Fifty Lunch

64.0 per person (includes todays seasonal vegetable focused soup & your choice of any lunch course & a glass of today’s featured wine or beer)

braised beef cheek

garlic mash, sautéed greens, balsamic onion, jus, crispy potato gf

smoked chicken caesar salad

cos, bacon & croissant crumb, soft egg, caesar dressing

catch of the day

saffron & thyme fondant, beurre blanc, braised leek & onion, smoked leek oil, fried capers gf

beef burger

milk bun, burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, fries

kumara & potato gnocchi

caramelized onion puree, peas, beans, parmesan, red chimichurri v

Coffee

espresso coffees – short black & long black
$5.50
espresso coffees
$6.50

flat white, latte, cappuccino, mochaccino, macchiato, chai latte, hot chocolate

liqueur coffees
$15

Tea & Infusions

english breakfast, earl grey, decaf ceylon
$6
jasmine pouchong, chamomile, peppermint, decaf organic, ginger lemon, strawberry kiwi, raspberry mojito, organic rooibos, goji berry, decaf vanilla comoro, orange passionfruit
$6.50

Breakfast Beverages

Alternate milks available: additional 1.0 (soy, almond, oat, coconut).

espresso coffees – short black & long black
$5.50
espresso coffees – flat white, latte, cappuccino, mochaccino, macchiato, chai latte, hot chocolate
$6.50
tea – english breakfast, earl grey, decaf ceylon
$6
infusions – jasmine pouching, chamomile, peppermint, decaf organic ginger lemon, strawberry kiwi, raspberry mojito, goji berry, decaf vanilla comoro, orange passionfruit
$6.50
Juices – apple, orange, pineapple, cranberry
$6.50

Children's Drinks

juices
$5

orange, apple, pineapple

fizzies
$5

lemonade, coke, raspberry

ice cream soda
$10

casper (lemonade); batman (coke); with vanilla ice cream

mocktails
$8

pink panther

hot chocolate
$5

Cocktails

50 Bistro Espresso
$18

vanilla vodka, baileys, espresso, vanilla syrup, cream

Zenkuro Sake Sour
$18

velvety – bright – light; aquafaba, togarashi

Park Terrace Sour
$20

whisky, lemon, sugar, aquafaba, red wine

Bijou
$25

gin, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, olive & lemon peel twist

Beer & Cider

Three Boys Lager
$13

4.5% abv 450ml

Three Boys “Easy Juice” Hazy Ale
$14

4.3% abv 450ml

Panorama Low Carb Lager
$11

4% abv 330ml

Dry Hopped Pilsner
$11

4.8% abv 330ml

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Coca-Cola
$6
Coke Zero Sugar
$6
Sprite Zero Sugar
$6
Lemonade
$6

Plant Focused Menu – Coffee

espresso coffees – short black & long black
$5.50
espresso coffees
$6.50

flat white, latte, cappuccino, mochaccino, macchiato, chai latte, hot chocolate

liqueur coffees
$15

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