Banksia Bistro - Downtown
Banksia Bistro offers a unique fusion of contemporary Australian and classic European cuisine in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. The menu features ethnically diverse, shareable small plates, including standout dishes like kangaroo and stone-oven pizzas, showcasing a culinary journey rarely found in the Midwest. Founded by Australian expatriates passionate about global flavors, the bistro delivers an elevated dining experience with a laid-back Australian vibe.
Saturday
Save Saturday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
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$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
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$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
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$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
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$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
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$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
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$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
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$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
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$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
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$11 Pancetta Pizza
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$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
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$9 Margherita Pizza
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$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
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$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
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$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
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Save Sunday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
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$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
-
$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
-
$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
-
$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
-
$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
-
$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
-
$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
-
$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
-
$11 Pancetta Pizza
-
$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
-
$9 Margherita Pizza
-
$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
-
$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
-
$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
Monday
Save Monday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
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$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
-
$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
-
$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
-
$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
-
$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
-
$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
-
$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
-
$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
-
$11 Pancetta Pizza
-
$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
-
$9 Margherita Pizza
-
$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
-
$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
-
$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
Tuesday
Save Tuesday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
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$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
-
$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
-
$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
-
$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
-
$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
-
$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
-
$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
-
$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
-
$11 Pancetta Pizza
-
$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
-
$9 Margherita Pizza
-
$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
-
$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
-
$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
Wednesday
Save Wednesday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
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$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
-
$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
-
$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
-
$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
-
$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
-
$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
-
$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
-
$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
-
$11 Pancetta Pizza
-
$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
-
$9 Margherita Pizza
-
$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
-
$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
-
$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
Thursday
Save Thursday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
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$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
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$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
-
$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
-
$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
-
$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
-
$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
-
$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
-
$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
-
$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
-
$11 Pancetta Pizza
-
$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
-
$9 Margherita Pizza
-
$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
-
$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
-
$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
Friday
Save Friday
3PM - 6PM
Drink Specials
-
$8 Gin-Berry Smash (Bombay Gin, Blueberries, Basil, Basil Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$8 Strawberry in Zest Martini (Tito’s Vodka, Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Lemonade)
-
$9 Herby-Derby (Makers Whisky, Basil & Lavender Syrup, Mint, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
-
$8 Aperolita (Exotico Silver, Aperol, Lime juice, Simple syrup)
-
$8 Crimson Tea Daiquiri (Bacardi White Rum, Hibiscus Tea Syrup, Lime Juice)
-
$6 La Vieille Ferme – Rosé (Luberon, France)
-
$6 Whit Marlborough, New Zealand Blanc
-
$6 Catena – Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina)
-
$5.5 Draft Beer (See our Selection)
Food Specials
-
$13 Wild Caught Prawn Garlic Prawn Pizza
-
$11 Pancetta Pizza
-
$9 Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza
-
$9 Margherita Pizza
-
$10 Polpette Meat Balls (Pork and Veal, Italian Herbs served with a Romesco Sauce and Parmesan Crisp)
-
$12 Duo Dip Platter (G/F option) (Duo of Dips with Crackers & house-made Toasted Baguette)
-
$5 Excalibur Fries (Served with Aussie-Style Chicken Salt)
Highlights
- Multicultural Australian-European fusion cuisine with unique dishes like kangaroo
- Grazing-style, shareable small plates emphasizing diverse flavors
- Stone pizza oven and a carefully curated full bar with cocktails, beer, and wine
Important Details
- Reservations preferred but walk-ins accepted
- Dinner service Wednesday through Saturday during winter
- Free two-hour validated parking available at specific nearby garages
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