Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel in Nelson Menu

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Selection of Breads $8.00
- Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served with Fresh Bread Roll
Scallops $22.00
- Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil
Octopus $16.50
- Black Olive Aioli, Capers and Brioche Crumbs and Nasturtium
Baked Mussels $15.50
- With Parmesan, Verjus, Prosciutto and Parsley
Slow Roasted Beetroot $15.00
- Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- With Garlic Croutons
Prawn Gyoza $17.00
- Lemongrass, Coriander, Lime, Ginger and Soy

Tofu and Pumpkin Ravioli $24.00
- Quinoa, Wilted Spinach and Cashew Nut Dressing
Fish & Chips $28.50
- Hand Cut Chips, Lemon and Tartar Sauce
Bouillabaisse $38.00
- Prawns, Mussels, Market Fish, Crab and Rouille
Crisp Skin Snapper $35.00
- Pork Belly, Parsley Purée and Brown Butter Crumbs
Big Eye Tuna $39.00
- Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils
John Dory $39.00
- Mutton Bird Cannelloni, Artichoke, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Fried Hens Yolk
Veal Fillet $39.00
- Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce
Lamb Lion $39.00
- Confit Belly, Black Pudding Dumpling, Rosemary and Pomegranate Molasses

Roasted Vegetables $7.00
- Glazed in Manuka Honey and Thyme
Green Beans $7.00
- Butter and Soft Herbs
Garden Salad $7.00
- Mustard Dressing
Potatoes $7.00
- Sea Salt, Parsley and Butter
Fries $7.00
- Sea Salt

White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
- With Espresso
Peanut Mousse $15.00
- Chocolate Crumbs, Apricot and Lavender
Tasting of Jaffa $15.00
- Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon Jaffa Soil and Cream
Baileys Brulée $15.00
- With Anzac Finger
Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
- Quince and Crackers
Selection of Ice Creams $ 7.00

Rakau Blue N/A
- A decadent creamy, mild blue cheese with a soft texture. Not a strong blue, but is beautiful to eat. This cheese is made using vegetarian rennet so is perfect for vegetarians.
Urbock N/A
- Wangapeka’s Urbock is a creamy, semi-soft cheese infused with the flavour of Nelson Bays Brewery Urbock Beer. Another of our earthy, savoury tasting cheeses.
Matariki N/A
- Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
Tui N/A
- Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.

Three course $75.00
- Amuse Bouche: Scallops, Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil OR Slow Roasted Beetroot Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey. Intermezzo: Big Eye Tuna, Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils OR Veal Fillet Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce. Peanut Mousse, Chocolate Crumbs and Apricot and Lavender OR Tasting of Jaffa, Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon, Jaffa Soil and Cream. Coffee and Selection of Teas.

Nearby Sample Menus

- Vegetable and Tofu $20.00
Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
- Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
- Two Shanks $27.00
Creamy Tom Yum with Tiger Prawns $25.00
- Tiger Prawns served in a rice thick tom yum curry
- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Salmon and Pork Mince $16.00
- A Spicy and sour soup with rice noodles served with salmon, pork mince and topped with garlic and coriander - Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
- Vegetable Only $14.00

Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Seared beef bruschetta w blue cheese & lemon $4 per piece
Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
Toasted muesli w rhubarb compote, yoghurt & milk $11.50
Prosciutto & buffalo mozzarella w roasted pumpkin, mint, rocket & salted almonds $22.00
Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50

The Honest Plank $25.90
- Crafted to share with a selection of meat, seafood, cheeses, pickles, bread and crackers
Fish Fillets $19.90 or $25.90
- Fresh fillets of fish coated in a crispy macs gold beer batter served with crispy fries, seasonal salad, house tartare and a lemon wedge
Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
Seasonal Salad
Cold Smoked Chicken $22.90
- Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
Try our vegetarian option with a field mushroom and tomato chilli jam
The Honest Knickerbocker Glory
- Vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, chocolate fudge sauce and berry coulis, with a water
All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone

Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
- Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
Coconut Spanish Flan $9
- with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)
Pork $15
- Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
Fish $8
- Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
Tamales $9
- Steamed sweetcorn on corn husk, feta, salsa roja
Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime
Chicken $15
- Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja

Padrino S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- NZ Ham, Salami, Capsicum, Blue Cheese
Carciofini (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Italian Artichokes
Extra meat topping S $4/ M $5/ L $6
Margherita (V) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano
Gluten Free Base $5.00
Half & Half M $3/ L $4
M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
Extra toppings S $3/ M $4/ L $5

Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Chocolate truffle $4.50
Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP

1 Scoop $3.90
$24.00 Pack $24.00
- 4 Fish, 2 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Scoops Chips
Veggie & Lentil $3.00
Kids Pack 1 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1 small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
Char Grilled Chicken $9.00
Kids Pack 3 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 4 Fish Bites, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
Dory Crumbed $5.70
2 fillings $3.50

Nigiri A La Carte
- Nigiri of today's fish with pricing per 2 pieces.
Dragon $26.00
- Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber, BBQ eel and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Nikau $72.00
- Platter for three: 18pc nigiri, 18pc sashimi, + bonus
Usu-Zukuri $14.00
- Thin slices of the white fish of the day served with ponzu sauce.
Fried Retropina $10.00
- Smelt fish from Harihari river of the west coast lightly coated in cornstarch and deep fried. Served with sea salt and lemon.
Ice Cream Scoop $5.00
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with maccha green tea.
Miso Soup $7.00
- Traditional miso soup with tofu & vegetables.
Kaisen Don $25.00
- Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.

Chips and Salsa $5.00
- Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
Funghi Town $21.00
- Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil

Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Lamb rump $30
- green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
- green salad, mustard
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing

Ewe Beaut $14.00
- Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
The Hau $14.50
- The works! Homemade beef patty, grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with an egg, grilled bacon, pineapple ring and beetroot. Aioli dressing, relish and salad complete this awesome feed!
Seasoned crispy wedges $4.80
- served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
Plucked $13.80
- Strips of tender grilled chicken with rich and delicious homemade satay (peanut) sauce topped off with all the usual suspects-salads and sauces & lashing of avocado!
The Bullseye Burger $15.80
- The king of burgers! Juicy tender rump steak marinated in garlic, herbs & spices, layered with grilled bacon, egg, B.B.Q sauce, cheese & topped with Tui salads, caramelised onion, relish & aioli and completed with beets. Legend. >>
MINI DOUGHNUTS $2.00
- packet of three rolled in cinnamon sugar
Sparrows Fart $12.80
- the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
Fish and Chip package for one $9.50
- Classic and classy! Local fresh fillet of fish battered in our own crispy beer batter & deep fried served with golden chips & lemon

Cob Loaf $8.00
- Baked fresh everyday and served with butter and homemade chutney
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
- With all the trimmings, your choice of homemade chocolate, caramel and strawberry sauces, whipped cream, wafers and finished with a cherry on top on request
Mozzarella and pine nut stuffed mushrooms, potato and garlic gallettes and a side of salad
Steak, Egg and Chips
- A massive prime rump steak cooked to your liking and served over a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips and topped off with two perfectly fried eggs.
Garlic Bread $6.00
- Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh hero butter
Ice cream sundae
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- Your choice of sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles and wafers
Pan fried tarakihi, garden salad, hand cut chips and homemade tartare sauce

KHEEMA CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mildly spiced lamb mince and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you served with a delicious raita. $5.98
NAVRATAN KORMA A medley of seasonal vegetables cooked in a delicately spicedcreamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds $12.98
CHICKEN CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mildly spiced minced chicken and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you served with a delicious raita. $5.98
VEGETABLE PAKORAS (3 pcs) - vegetable patties battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
ONION BHAJIAS - roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour & deep fried served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
(Served with seasonal salad and home-made tamarind or mint chutney or both) -
LAMB SAAGWALA Tender diced lamb cooked in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger (available in Beef as well) $ 16.98
TANDOORI PRAWNS Succulent prawns in their shells marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 13.98 (Mains $ 22.98)

Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Chicken $7.00
Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
Or just Salad $6.00
Lamb $8.00
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50

Tandoori chicken half $10.00
Garlic naan $3.50
Hariyali tikka $12.00
Paneer butter masala $13.50
- Cottage cheese in a creamy tomato base sauce
Karahi (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Dry curry with mixed vegetables
Cheese naan $4.50
All curries with rice
Roganjosh (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Thick brown sauce with garlic and ginger