Mike’s Bistro | Restaurant New Plymouth

About Mike's Bistro

Welcome to Mike’s Bistro, where we offer New Plymouth’s premier
social dining experience. Our menu showcases hearty meals and intriguing global bites, complemented by an extensive a selection of Craft Beer Taps, alongside a curated wine list, inventive cocktails, and a range of aromatic coffees.

Established by founder Mike Johnson in 1989 as a craft brewery in Urenui, the Trigg family took the reins in 2007. They soon introduced the

now-famous seafood chowder and launched a range of award winning craft beers.

Since In 2018, the Trigg family relocated Mike’s to central New Plymouth.

In 2024 the Bistro moved to the current location on the hill at 40 Devon Street East.

Longtime fans will recognise some of the quirkier elements that have been retained and neatly woven into the more intimate setting.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment with personal touches throughout, firmly establishing ourselves in the heart of the New Plymouth dining community.

Join us at Mike’s Bistro, where we blend decades of tradition with a modern dining experience. Our mission is to serve you not just a meal, but an unforgettable culinary journey, crafted with care and genuine hospitality. Our family invites your family to join us for a meal, we’ll look after you.

Our Menus

Small Plates

Share as an entree’ or multiple plates as tapas to share.

Mike’s Fried Chicken GF 23.9

Southern style & slightly spicy W kasundi, maple yoghurt or Korean BBQ dip.
Rocket & Pear Salad V GF 16.9

Mesclun, rocket, pear, walnut, parmesan W balsamic drizzle.
Calamari GF 17.9

Salt & pepper tender strips W sweet-chilli, lime, coriander dip.
Quesedilla V GF 13.9

Corn tortilla, potato, onion, coriander, jalapeno, mozzarella, cheddar.
Cured Meats Board GF 23.9

Chorizo, hot pork, pastrami & proscuito W pickles.
Warm Olives Veg GF 12.9

Greek olive medley.
Albondigas (Meatballs) GF 17.9

Beef & Pork meatballs W passata tomato sauce.
Cheesy Garlic Pizza V GF 17.9

Seeded pizza, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar.

Biltong GF 15.9

Sliced traditional beef from the good guys at the Bok Shop New Plymouth.
Beetroot Cashew whipped Pate’ V GF 14.9

Beetroot, cashew, creamcheese & feta W crispy flatbread.
Crumbed Mussels GF 16.9

Lemon pepper & parmesan crumb.
Arancini V GF 17.9

Porcini, parmesan, truffle & mozzarella crumbed risotto spheres W kasundi chutney.
Smoked Kawhai whipped Pate’ GF 15.9

Creamcheese, dill & feta W crispy flatbread.
Mung Delight Salad Veg GF 15.9

Mung beans, shaved coconut, coriander, onion, pomegranate W corn haystack.
Garden Salad Veg GF 11.9

Mesclun, onion, capsicum, cucumber & herbs W balsamic olive oil dressing.
Chips Veg GF 9.9

Plates

Share as a Main with sides added, or individually as a carnivore.

Main Meals

Yes you don’t have to share.

Creamy Seafood Chowder GF 24.9

This can be served as 2 smaller portions. (add Toast $1 )
Chicken Parma 200g GF 24.9

Parmesan crumb W passata tomato sauce & parmesan.
Beef Rump Steak 250g GF 29.9

Meduim rare W Moroccan chermoula marinade.
Fresh Fish 200g (when available) GF 33.9

Locally caught, fresh, battered or pan seared, W lemon caper sauce.
BBQ Pork Ribs 600g GF 38.9

Dry rubbed, slow BBQ cherry wood smoked W creamy chipotle sauce.

Scotch Fillet Steak GF 54.9

Prime Angus, your choice of sauce W seasonal vegetables and Agria mash or gratin.
Lamb Shank GF 54.9

Pinot noir braised hind shank W Agria mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy.
Crispy Pork Belly GF 49.9

Roasted with ginger, fennel, star-anise W seasonal vegetables and Agria mash or gratin.
Mediterranean Pasta (DF & V options)GF 37.9

Fettuccine, chorizo, olive, tomato, white wine, garlic, red onion, spinach W sour-cream & parmesan.

Sides

Add to a small plate or plate as a meal or to share.

Corn Bread V GF 5.9
Chips basket V GF 5.9
Fried Eggs (x2) GF 5.9
Smoked Mussels GF 11.9
Smoked Sardines GF 11.9
Flat Bread V GF 5.9
Potato Gratin V GF 5.9

Side Salad V GF 5.9
Agria Mash V GF 5.9
Fried Chicken Basket GF 9.9
Crumb Chicken Basket GF 9.9
Calamari Basket GF 8.9
Blue Cheese V GF 11.9
Seasonal Veg V GF 5.9

Wine

Sauvignon Blanc

Aromatics & Rose’

Chardonnay

Sparkling

Pinot Noir

Other Reds

Dessert Wine

Cocktails

DESSERTS

Triple Choc Brownie GF 17.9

White, Milk & Dark chocolate W ice-cream.
Sorbet Seduction Veg GF 17.9

Three flavours of decadent sorbet.
Creme Brulee’ GF 17.9

Traditional vanilla bean.
Macaron GF 19.9

Selection of six flavours.
Sticky Date Pudding GF 17.9

Whisky caramel sauce W ice-cream.
Ice-cream Sundae GF 17.9

Strawberry, caramel or chocolate.
Sharing Cheesecake GF 24.9
Sampler for Two GF 32.9

Triple choc brownie, sticky date, macaron, banofie slice.
Kids Ice-cream GF 5.9

Strawberry, caramel or chocolate.

Taylor’s TenYear Old Port 19
Glenlivet single malt whisky 14
Laphroaig or Talisker single malt whisky 15
Makers Mark bourbon whiskey 15
Klipdrift brandy 14
Espresso Martini 20
Kahlua liqueur 12
Drambuie liqueur 14
Irish Cream liqueur 14
Sheepdog Peanut-butter whiskey 14
Fireball Cinamon whiskey 14

Group Bookings

From 10 to 80 guests. Our several different options for group bookings include a la carte dining, set menus, buffets and casual nibbles boards. For larger groups we can offer you exclusive use of the venue. We have a permanent stage with

lighting and audio equipment and can arrange musicians or a band.

Reviews

No steak knife needed; tender and cooked perfectly.

Brendan

Great food good spices and presentation. Highly recommended and enjoyable

John

bloody awesome service. The tablet made it so easy to order.

Andrew

Staff are lovely and friendly. Great atmosphere. Well worth a visit 😁😁

Kelly

Awesome gluten free menu options.

Penn

Lovely meals. Good wait times. Love the electronic ordering!

Anne

Best coffee for miles around

Jill

CONTACT Us

Reserve a table

Contact INFORMATION

Address: 40 Devon Street East, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310 Phone: 027 333 0215 Email: bistro@mikesbeer.co.nz

Hours

17:00 to late every night. 7 days a week