The Orchard

About The Orchard

The Orchard Bethlehem is a 100+ seat restaurant and bar at 19 Bethlehem Road in Tauranga, offering full table service with all-day dining and freshly prepared classic New Zealand cuisine. The venue describes itself as Bethlehem's first Heineken Bar, pouring a range of premium beers, wines and spirits alongside its food.

The kitchen serves quality food made from as many local products as the market has available, spanning brunch, lighter meals, lunch and dinner menus, plus gourmet burgers, gourmet pizzas and a dedicated kids menu. Signature offerings include NZ scotch fillet and eye fillet steaks, a creamy seafood chowder, sticky pork ribs, and shared seafood platters, with gluten-free and dairy-free options marked throughout.

The Orchard specialises in large group dining and functions, with a range of dining areas to suit different needs, sharing platters, and a privately bookable outdoor covered courtyard for parties of 50 or more. It's open seven days a week from 11am, with brunch running 11am-5pm and dinner from 5pm until late.

The Orchard Bethlehem: All-Day Dining and Bethlehem's First Heineken Bar

At 19 Bethlehem Road in Tauranga, The Orchard Bethlehem offers full table service and all-day dining across a 100+ seat restaurant. Billed as Bethlehem's first Heineken Bar, it pairs freshly prepared classic New Zealand cuisine with a range of premium beers, wines and spirits in a relaxed, innovative-yet-traditional setting.

Food Made From Local Products

The kitchen's focus is quality food made from as many local products as the market has available. Brunch runs from 11am to 5pm with dishes like the Big Breakfast and creamy mushrooms on toast, while lighter meals bring in tacos, satay chicken skewers, garlic prawns and crispy salt and pepper squid. From 5pm, the dinner menu steps things up with entrees like a crumbed double cream camembert and mains including a wild chicken breast stuffed with mushroom and spinach, sticky pork ribs, and a full range of NZ scotch fillet, surf and turf, and eye fillet mignon steaks, each with a choice of sauce.

Burgers, Pizza and Sharing Platters

Beyond the mains, The Orchard runs a gourmet burger range - beef and bacon, chicken and bacon, and a beer-battered fish burger - alongside house-made gourmet pizzas like the Chimney Chicken and Beef and Blue, all with a gluten-free base available. For groups, sharing platters include The Orchard Baskets of deep fried nibbles and a Sharing Seafood Platter loaded with prawns, mussels, squid and fish goujons.

Built for Groups and Functions

The Orchard specialises in large group dining, with a range of different dining areas to suit different needs and its own sharing platters built for the purpose. For parties of 50 or more, the outdoor covered courtyard can be privately booked for functions and special occasions - a space customer reviews single out for hosting large groups comfortably.

Visiting The Orchard

The Orchard Bethlehem is open seven days a week from 11am, with brunch served 11am-5pm and dinner from 5pm until late. It's located at 19 Bethlehem Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga, and bookings can be made by phone or via Facebook. Staff ask guests to flag any allergies or dietary requirements so the kitchen can be informed.

Signature items

• Scotch Fillet 280g
• Surf & Turf
• Wild Chicken
• Sticky Pork Ribs
• Creamy Seafood Chowder
• Eye Fillet Mignon 200g

Menu

Desserts

• Sticky Date Pudding — Warm butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
• Ice Cream Sundae — Choice of chocolate sauce or mixed berry compote, whipped cream and wafers
• Home Style Pavlova — Crispy meringue with soft centre, fresh fruit, whipped cream and ice cream (gluten free)
• Crème Brûlée — Wildberry compote, coconut, peanut crumb and vanilla ice cream
• Cheesecake — Ask staff for today's flavour
• Homemade Dessert Special — Ask staff for today's creation

Gourmet Pizza

• Veggie Delight — Spinach, red onion, mushrooms and capsicum (gluten free available)
• Chimney Chicken — Smoked chicken breast, brie and plum sauce (gluten free available)
• Beef Eater — Beef, bacon, salami and chorizo (gluten free available)
• Caribbean — Bacon, pineapple, red onion and capsicum (gluten free available)
• Marinara — Prawn, shrimp, capers and basil pesto (gluten free available)
• Beef and Blue — Beef, blue cheese, spinach, aioli (gluten free available)
• Tommy — Fresh tomato, feta, basil pesto (gluten free available)

Lunch & Mains

• Fresh Fish and Chips — Beer battered, crumbed or pan fried, with chips, salad and tartare (gluten free available pan-fried only)
• Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad — Panko chicken, bacon, cos, parmesan, soft boiled egg, croutons, ranch dressing
• Creamy Seafood Chowder — Mussels, squid, shrimp and fish with bread
• Open Steak Sandwich — Scotch fillet, pickles, caramelised onion, beetroot relish, fries (gluten free available)
• Chicken Brie Sandwich — Grilled chicken breast, brie, cranberry, fries (gluten free available)
• Chicken Parmigiana — Crumbed chicken breast, Napoli sauce, melted cheese, salad and fries
• Pasta of the Day — See the specials board for today's creation
• Sticky Pork Ribs — Asian slaw and spiced wedges (dairy free)
• Wild Chicken — Chicken breast wrapped in bacon, stuffed with mushroom, pine nuts, spinach and parmesan, creamy spring onion mash, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus (gluten free)
• Pork Belly — Braised, creamy whole grain mustard mash, seasonal vegetables, crackling, brandy apple sauce (gluten free)
• Scotch Fillet 280g — NZ scotch fillet with salad and fries or potato and vegetables, choice of peppercorn, creamy mushroom or red wine jus sauce (gluten free, dairy free available)
• Surf & Turf — Scotch fillet topped with creamy garlic prawns (gluten free, dairy free available)
• Eye Fillet Mignon 200g — Wrapped in bacon, cooked to your liking, choice of sauce (gluten free available)

Gourmet Burgers

• Beef & Bacon Burger — Homemade beef patty, beetroot relish and pickles, served with house tomato relish, aioli, cheese, salad and fries
• Chicken & Bacon Burger — Crumbed chicken breast and bacon, served with house tomato relish, aioli, cheese, salad and fries
• Fresh Fish Burger — Beer battered fish, pickles and tartare, served with house tomato relish, aioli, cheese, salad and fries

Brunch (11am-5pm)

• Eggs on Toast — Two eggs poached, fried or scrambled on toast with tomato relish (gluten free available)
• Big Breakfast — Bacon, eggs, sausages, grilled tomato, potato rosti, tomato relish and toast (gluten free available)
• Creamy Mushrooms — Bacon, grilled tomato and toast (gluten free available)

Platters To Share

• The Orchard Baskets — A selection of deep fried nibbles, fries and dipping sauces (small or large)
• Sharing Seafood Platter — Garlic prawn skewers, mussels, salt & pepper squid, battered fresh fish goujons, fries, garlic bread and house made tartare
• Seafood Platter — Garlic prawn skewers, crumbed mussels, battered fresh fish goujons, garden salad, fries, garlic bread, tartare and lemon

Lighter Meals & Entrees

• Tacos — Crispy chicken or beer battered fresh fish goujons with slaw, lemon mayo and salsa verde (3 pieces)
• Southern Fried Chicken — Crumbed tenders with dipping sauces
• Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid — Slaw and aioli (dairy free)
• Satay Chicken Skewers — Three skewers on steamed rice with garden salad, coriander, sesame seeds and peanut sauce
• Garlic Prawns — Creamy garlic and herb sauce (gluten free)
• Glazed Pork Belly Bites — Asian slaw and sesame mayo (dairy free)
• Scallops — Pan fried in a lemon pepper and peanut crumb (gluten free, dairy free)
• Chicken & Cabbage Dumplings — Served in chilli, soy and sesame sauce (8 pieces)
• Garlic and Herb Pizza Bread — Baked in house (gluten free available)
• Crumbed Double Cream Camembert — With plum sauce

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Orchard Bethlehem located?

At 19 Bethlehem Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110.

What are the opening hours?

Open 7 days from 11am, with brunch 11am-5pm and dinner from 5pm until late.

Can I book for a large group or function?

Yes, The Orchard specialises in large group dining, and the outdoor covered courtyard can be privately booked for parties of 50 or more.

Does the menu cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, many dishes are marked gluten free or dairy free - inform wait staff of any allergies or intolerances so the chef can be informed.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, a dedicated kids menu is available.

How do I make a reservation?

By phone on (07) 579 2084, or via the restaurant's Facebook page.

What kind of bar does The Orchard have?

It's described as Bethlehem's first Heineken Bar, with a range of premium beers, wines and spirits.

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