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Bucks Bistro occupies a beachfront position on The Parade, looking across the Hauraki Gulf from Bucklands Beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner make it an all-day neighbourhood destination rather than a venue reserved for one style of occasion. The kitchen describes its approach as fresh, seasonal and coastal, a natural fit for the waterside setting and the strong presence of seafood throughout the main menu.

Small plates provide the clearest introduction to that coastal emphasis. Oysters can arrive natural or in tempura, sumac squid brings spice and crunch, and Coromandel mussels sit alongside smoked Akaroa salmon. Beetroot gives the vegetable side of the menu an equally considered opening, while beef-cheek bitterballen add a rich, savoury counterpoint. A seafood platter lets groups make the marine choices the centre of their table.

The larger dishes combine recognisable bistro technique with less predictable ingredients. Scampi fettuccine and blue nose with a prawn croquette and scampi bisque keep the focus on seafood, while pork belly, venison and wild goat stew move inland. A risotto of beetroot, aubergine and barley provides a composed meat-free alternative, giving the menu breadth without losing the seasonal identity that connects its sections.

Sunday brings a roast with Yorkshire pudding and vegetables, plus a vegetarian version for diners who want the same ritual without meat. Chocolate fondant, crème brûlée, poached pineapple and affogato offer contrasting finishes. Drinks move from wine and beer to house cocktails such as a coconut chilli margarita and Bucks Fizz, making it possible to shape the visit around brunch, a long waterfront lunch or dinner.

Address: 23A The Parade, Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012, New Zealand

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Buck's Bistro Menu

Entree

House made flatbread
$18

burnt butter

Chicken liver pate
$22

port wine jelly, gherkins, toast

Crispy calamari
$26

kimchi mayo, coriander, mint, cashew nuts

Tempura Eggplant
$28

Sichuan Caramel, Spring Onions, Coriander, chilli, Sesame Seeds

Grilled tiger prawns
$35

harrisa butter, charred lemon

Trevally
$30

nahm jim dressing, chilli, puffed rice, furikake, wasabi cream

Burrata
$30

fennel and blood orange, tangay citrus honey dressing, focaccia

Seafood chowder
$29

white wine, cream, house made bread

Lamb meatballs
$29

baba ghanoush, preserved lemons, chilli sauce, fresh herbs

Freshly shucked oysters
ea $7 / half doz. $35 / one doz. $70

sherry shallot vinaigrette

Beer battered oysters
ea $8 / half doz. $40 / one doz. $80

kimchi mayo

Mains

Market fish
$48

charred bell pepper, fennel, gourmet potatoes, creole sauce

Spaghetti allo scagalo
$49

market fish, prawns, mussels, crayfish bisque

Surf and turf
$59

biltong rub scotch, bordlaise sauce, charred broccolini

Slow braised lamb shoulder
$48

labnah, minted peas, rainbow carrots, jus

Glazed beef short ribs
$49

risotto, charred onion puree, herb gremolata

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
$40

coconut cream, pineapple chutney, steamed rice

Caesar salad
$30

bacon, soft egg, anchovies, parmesan, croutons. ( Add Chicken +8 )

Confit pork belly
$48

celeriac puree, burnt Brussels sprouts, savoy cabbage

Aromatic duck pizza
$36

hoisin sauce, peppers, onions, kewpie mayo

Wagyu beef burger
$32 / add bacon/egg + $8

brioche buns, caramelised onions, pickle, cheese, lettuce, fries; add bacon/egg(+8)

Ricotta and parmesan gnocchi
$40

wild mushroom, crispy sage

Sharing Meat Board
$155

Serves two. 750G DRY AGED T-BONE OR. Served with sauteed vegetables, duck fat potatoes, jus

Sides

Roasted beetroot
$20

witloof chicory, halloumi, orange dressing, seed salsa

Brussels sprouts
$20

bacon, maple

Truffle shoestring fries
$18

parmesan, mayo

Duck fat potatoes
$20

paprika salt, chives

Breakfast Menu

Saturday & Sunday- 9.30 AM till 11.30 AM

Egg benedict
$21.50 / bacon + $9 / avocados + $7 / mushrooms + $7 / smoked salmon + $12

herb rosti, spinach, poached eggs, beetroot hollandaise; Choice of bacon +9 / avocados +7 / mushrooms +7 / smoked salmon +12

Mediterranean shakshuka
$27.50

baked eggs, sumac, labneh, micro coriander, pita

Big breakfast
$32

eggs, sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, Spuds, toast

Mince on toast
$28.50

fried eggs, sour cream, herbs

Avocado toast
$25.50

garden leaves, salsa, halloumi, dukkha

Fluffy pancakes
$29.50

mascarpone, berry compote, maple syrup, pistachio

Wild mushroom on toast
$26.50

whipped ricotta, pesto, balsamic, poached eggs

Breakfast Sides

Sausages
$9
Bacon
$9
Avocado
$7
Mushrooms
$7
Salmon
$12
Egg
$4.50
Hollandaise
$3.50
Truffle shoestring fries
$18

parmesan, mayo

Dessert Menu

Tuesday to Sunday- 11 AM till 10 PM

Honey Crème Brûlée
$24

Vanilla ice cream, biscotti crumb

Chocolate Fondant
$24

with Salted caramel ice cream

Apple tarte tatin
$24

vanilla cream, crumble

Affogato
$13 / add Baileys, Kahlua, Drambuie, Frangelico + $9

almond biscotti; add Baileys, Kahlua, Drambuie, Frangelico +9

Irish Coffee
$20
Espresso Martini
$23

Vodka, Kahlua, espresso

Selection of Ice cream
$18

Vanilla, salted caramel, mango sorbet

Port
$16

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Kids Menu

Chicken tenders and fries
$17
Fish and chips
$17

battered or grilled and fries

Wagyu Beef Burger with fries
$18
Creamy Chicken Pasta
$15
Fries with tomato sauce
$10

Kids Dessert

Vanilla Ice cream
$12

with chocolate or caramel sauce, sprinkles

Ladies Lunch

Three Course | Entree + Main + Dessert | $65pp. Tuesday to Sunday | 11am till 3pm. On Arrival: Glass of Mimosa or Prosecco. Please choose one individual dish from each section.

House made flatbread

burnt butter

Crispy Calamari

Kimchi Mayo, Coriander, Mint & Cashew nuts

Chicken liver pate

port wine jelly, gherkins, toast

Tempura eggplant

sichuan caramel, spring onion, coriander, chilli, sesame

Market Fish

Charred Bell Pepper, Fennel, gourmet potatoes, Creole Sauce

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

coconut cream, pineapple chutney, steamed rice

Caesar salad

bacon, soft egg, anchovies, parmesan, crouton.

Ricotta and parmesan gnocchi

wild mushroom, crispy sage

Honey Crème Brûlée

Vanilla ice cream, biscotti crumb

Chocolate Fondant

with Salted caramel ice cream

Coffee / Tea

6oz/8oz

Espresso | Long Black | Americano
6oz $5.50 / 8oz $6.50
Flat White | Cappuccino | Latte
6oz $7 / 8oz $7.50
Mocha | Hot Chocolate
6oz $7 / 8oz $7.50
Fluffy
$4
Tea – EBT | EGT | peppermint | japanese green
$7

Breakfast Coffee

S | L

Flat White
S $7 / L $7.50
Cappuccino
S $5.50 / L $6
Mocha
$8.50
Hot Chocolate
S $7 / L $7.50
Latte
S $7 / L $7.50
Short Black
S $7 / L $7.50
Long Black
S $7 / L $7.50
Americano
S $7 / L $7.50
Matcha Latte
$5.50
Chai Latte – Sweet
S $5.50 / L $6
Chai Latte – Spicy
S $7 / L $7.50

Breakfast Tea

Earl Grey
$7
English Breakfast
$7
Green Tea
$7
Peppermint
$7

Breakfast Iced

Iced Mocha
$10
Iced Latte
$10
Iced Matcha Latte
$10
Iced Americano
$8

Breakfast Smoothie

Bucks Tropical Bliss
$12

Mango, pineapple, banana, honey & coconut milk

Berry Blast
$12

Blueberry, strawberry, banana, almond, honey & almond milk

Fig Heaven
$12

Fig, dates, banana, cashew & milk

Breakfast Juice

Orange
$8
Apple
$8
Pineapple
$8
Tomato
$8

Wines – Rosé

Glass / Bottle

Mahi
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Marlborough

Maison Saint ‘AIX’
Glass $20 / Bottle $95

Provence, France

Wines – Sauvignon Blanc

Glass / Bottle

Craggy Range ‘Te Muna’
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Martinborough

Catalina Sounds
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Marlborough

Amisfield
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Central Otago

Wines – Chardonnay

Glass / Bottle

Craggy Range ‘Kidnapper’s’
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Hawkes Bay

Matawhero ‘Church House’
Glass $20 / Bottle $95

Gisborne

Wines – Pinot Gris

Glass / Bottle

Peregrine
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Central Otago

Kumeu River Estate
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Kumeu

Wines – Pinot Noir

Glass / Bottle

Rua by Akarua
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Central Otago

Craggy Range
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Martinborough

Peregrine
Glass $22 / Bottle $105

Central Otago

Wines – Shiraz / Syrah

Glass / Bottle

Grant Burge ‘Fifth Generation’
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Barossa Valley

Coriole ‘Redstone’
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

McLaren Vale

Man O’ War ‘Dreadnaught’
Bottle $110

Waiheke Islands

Wines – Other Reds

Glass / Bottle

Thorn-Clarke ‘Sandpiper’ Merlot
Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Barossa

Craggy Range ‘Te Kahu’
Glass $19 / Bottle $90

Hawke’s Bay

Beers

Heineken Premium Lager 5%
350ml $13 / 500ml $16

350ml / 500ml

Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale 5.7%
350ml $13

350ml

Parrotdog Pilsner 5.2%
350ml $13

350ml

Hallertau ‘#1’ Low Carb Lager
$12

4.5%

Hallertau ‘#6’ Session IPA
$12

3.8%

Epic Pale Ale
$12

5.4%

Corona Lager
$12

4.5%

Garage Project ‘Fugazi’
$11

2.2%

Hallertau ‘#0’ Pale Ale
$11

0%

Hallertau ‘Granny Smith’ Apple Cider
$12

5.0%

Cocktails

PINEAPPLE CHILLI MARGARITA
$24

chilli infused tequila, cointreau, pineapple, lime, agave

LYCHEE MULE
$24

vodka, lychee liquor, lime, mint, ginger beer

BLUEBERRY SOUR
$23

gin, cointreau, blueberry syrup, lemon, egg white, aromatic bitters

TROPICAL MILK PUNCH
$23

spiced rum, white rum, pineapple, passionfruit, lime, coconut foam

GOLDEN HOUR SOUR
$24

bourbon, disaronno, lemon, sugar, bitters, egg white, cinnamon

ZEN SPRITZ
$23

limoncello, green tea + lemongrass syrup, prosecco, soda

G n T

MOKSHA SPICE OF INDIA GIN
$17

with lemon, lime & Fevertree yuzu Soda

BLOOD ORANGE MALFY
$17

with Orange & Fevertree Indian Tonic

TANQUERAY LONDON DRY GIN
$17

with lime & Fevertree mediterranean tonic

MOKSHA ROSE AND HIBISCUS
$17

with rosehips & Fevertree Wild raspberry tonic

Mocktails

LYCHEE & CUCUMBER REFRESHER
$16

lychee, cucumber, yuzu, soda

TROPICAL PASSION SPRITZER
$16

passionfruit, mango, orange, lime, topped w/ soda & fresh fruits

Non Alcoholic

Coke | Coke Zero | Lemonade | G. Ale
$7
Ginger Beer
$9
Lemon Lime Bitters
$9
Juice – Apple | OJ | Pineapple | Tomato
$8
Antipodes sparkling water
$13

Wines – Sparkling

Glass / Bottle

Gancia Prosecco D.O.C.
Glass $16 / Bottle $75

Italy

Hunter’s ‘mirumiru’ Rose NV
Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Marlborough

Louis Roederer Collection #246
Bottle $160

Reims, France

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