Harbour Light Bistro in Nelson Menu

WEEKEND BREAKFAST WEEKEND BREAKFAST
  • Homemade Granola, fresh fruit & yoghurt $13.50
  • French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50
  • Huevos Rancheros: crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, free range eggs, salsa & cheese $18.50
  • Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
  • Harbourlight breakfast; bacon, hash brown, free range eggs, breakfast sausage $18.00
  • Add mushroom, bacon or tomato $2.50
LUNCH - TO NIBBLE LUNCH - TO NIBBLE
  • Homemade Ciabatta & dip, "Kakariki" extra virgin olive oil & balsamic $9.50
  • Fish empanadas (4) with jalapeno yogurt dip $9.50
LUNCH - LIGHT MEALS LUNCH - LIGHT MEALS
  • Ora King Salmon maple seared, buttermilk & jalapeno dressing, corn, cucumber & radish $19.50
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
LUNCH - MAINS LUNCH - MAINS
  • Huevos Rancheros, corn tortilla, refried beans, eggs, fresh salsa & cheese $18.50
  • Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50
  • Add grilled chicken $3.50
  • Add blackened fish $4.50
  • Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
  • Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
  • Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato $29.50
  • Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
LUNCH - SIDES LUNCH - SIDES
  • Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
  • Truffle fries $6.50
LUNCH - DESSERTS LUNCH - DESSERTS
  • Brown butter Financier, mocha cream, red fruits & chocolate crumb $14.00
  • Wakefield Quay lime pie, lime jelly, coconut, biscuit base & whipped cream $14.00
  • Wangapeka Artisan cheeses (2), oatmeal crackers & homemade chutney $14.00
  • Affogato, ice-cream, espresso with Amaretto or Frangelico $14.00
  • Homemade chocolate chip cookie $2.50
DINNER - TO START DINNER - TO START
  • Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50
  • Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Caesar salad $19.50
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing
  • Add grilled chicken $3.50
  • Add blackened fish $4.50
  • Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
  • Ora King Salmon maple seared, buttermilk & jalapeno dressing, cucumber, radish & sweetcorn salad $19.50
  • Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
  • Heirloom tomato salad, marinated feta, olive crumb, hazelnuts, capers & tomato dressing $19.50
DINNER - MAINS DINNER - MAINS
  • Market fresh fish: your wait staff will advise $35.00
  • Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
  • Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
  • Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
  • Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Pumpkin gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms & pecorino cheese $32.50
DINNER - SIDES DINNER - SIDES
  • Green salad or mixed vegetables or roasted potato or house fries $5.00
  • Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Add bubble & squeak, avocado or mushrooms $5 each
  • Bbq lamb rump w grilled eggplant, hummus, spiced yoghurt sauce, red onion mint, feta & cumin $32.50
  • Steamed asparagus w sea salt & lemon $8
  • Trust the chef $45 per person
    • A selection of complementary dishes, especially compiled from today’s a la carte selection by the Boat Shed kitchen designed to share amongst the table ( Sample only – menu changes daily )
  • Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
  • Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
    • (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
  • Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
  • Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
  • Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
  • Potato & Chorizo $15
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
  • Salsa $7
    • with corn chips
  • Chicken $8
    • Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
  • Chicken $17
    • Braised chicken adobo, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Pork $8
    • Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
  • Tarakihi Ceviche $12
    • Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly
  • Pork $17
    • Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Double Cheeseburger Combo N/A
    • The double banger of your favourite burger. A Double Cheeseburger served alongside a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll be telling your grandkids about this one in years to come.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • Balsamic Dressing N/A
    • Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
  • Garden Salad N/A
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal.
  • M&M’S MINIS® McFlurry® N/A
    • For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S® MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve.
  • Filet-o-Fish® N/A
    • Dive in and enjoy our Filet-o-Fish. Sourced for its succulent and fresh flavour, the fish we use is renowned for its succulent moist texture, white flesh and great taste.
  • Massive McMuffin® N/A
    • When one McMuffin® is not enough. Our Massive McMuffin® has a rasher of bacon, a freshly cracked egg, a slice of cheese, two sausage patties with ketchup on a hot toasted English Muffin.
  • Fries N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
  • Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
  • Truffle fries with grated parmesan
  • Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
  • Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
  • House baked focaccia with emulsified tomato foam & balsamic reduction $10
  • Corn chowder with fish, calamari, mussels & Cloudy Bay clams, served with focaccia $18
  • Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
  • Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
  • - Either Hand Cut Chips, Creamy Potato Gratin or Creamy Potatoes Mash And
  • All Served With Garlic Mushrooms and Your Choice of
  • One Shank - $28.00
  • Big Kids Sundae $14.00
    • 3 Scoops of Premium Ice Cream with Your Choice of either Salted Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Sauce. Finished with Whipped Cream, Wafers and Topped with a Cherry
  • Served with Crackers, Quince Paste, Nuts and Fresh & Dried Fruits
  • for two $32.00
  • 3 Local Cheese
  • Antipasto Platter
    • Fresh Selection of Local Delights, Including Blackball Salami, Cold Smoked Salmon, Ham, Artichokes, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Local Cheeses and Sundried Tomatoes. Served With Toasted Sourdough, Kakariki Olive Oil and Dips
  • Garlic Prawns $28.00
    • Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.00
  • Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
    • Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit sauce.
  • Chicken Nachos $20.00
    • Crispy corn chips with melted mozzarella cheese, chicken and mild Mexican bean salsa, topped with sour cream.
  • Seafood Chowder $14 Starter / $16 Main
    • A delicious medley of seafood bound in a thick cream base flavoured with dill and tarragon and served with toasted bread.
  • Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
    • Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
  • Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
    • Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
  • BLT Bagel $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bagel with aioli and tomato relish served with thick cut fries.
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Italiano $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
  • Mussel, scallop, smoked eel filo $16.5
  • Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
  • Bread options N/A
    • Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made coee porter BBQ sauce
  • Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
  • House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Kaisen Ramen $16.00
    • Original soy base. Prawn, squid and vegetable stir-fry, shredded leek
  • Sai-Sai Ramen $14.00
    • Vegetarian ramen with kombu broth. Tofu and vegetable stir-fry, spring onion, sesame
  • Agedashi Tofu $8.00
    • Tempura tofu, warm tentsuyu broth, grated daikon, nameko wild mushrooms, nori seaweed
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $19.50
    • Takara's famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon (6pcs / 10pcs)
  • Yakisoba $14.00
    • Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
  • Yasai Itame $12.00
    • Wok fried seasonal vegetables. Add tofu for $2
  • Vegetable Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
    • Pan-fried dumplings with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
  • Takana Fried Rice $14.00
    • Takana mustard leaves, chāshū pork, egg, spring onion
  • Main + $7.00
  • SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • FIRE EEL (2p) $7.00
  • EGGPLANT $17.50
  • FIRE TUNA (3p) $7.00
  • FIRE SALMON(3p) $7.00
  • EDAMAME $7.50
    • Original or Garlic
  • CHICKEN SESAME KATU $19.50
    • Crumbed chicken with original vegetable sauce and sesame
  • BACON $4.00
  • FRESH FISH OF THE DAY Market Price
    • Your wait staff will advise.
  • SPINACH $3.00
  • GARLIC PRAWNS $15.00
    • Sautéed prawns w/- garlic butter. (GF)
  • PORTOBELLA BURGER $18.00
    • Portobello mushrooms in a bun. Balsamic onions, spinach, beetroot, goat’s cheese & aioli. (V)
  • PULLED PORK &'SLAW SLIDERS $18.00
    • Sticky hoisin & soy pork w/- Asian coleslaw.
  • SEAFOOD RISOTTO $19.00
    • Lemon & saffron rice, fresh fish, prawns, mussels and squid. (GF)
  • BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, maple butter, almond praline & whipped cream.
  • Calamari
  • Mushrooms
  • Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie $12.50 / $18.50
    • Peppers, red onion, cheese
  • Mediterranean roast vegetable(v) $12.50 / $18.50
    • Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelized onion, olives, basil oil
  • Onion
  • ½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
  • Donut $3.00
  • ½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
  • Scallop $13.00
    • half dozen served with garlic aioli
  • Seafood platter $38.50
    • prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
  • Fries with Aioli $7.50
  • Spaghetti Meatballs $19.50
    • with Napolitano sauce
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • cos lettuce, croutons, poached egg, bacon top with Caesar dressing
  • Hummus $9.50
    • served with salsa, garlic yogurt sauce and Turkish Bread
  • Mash Potato $5.00
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $18.50
    • bacon, mushroom, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
Harbour Light Bistro

Harbour Light Bistro

location

Address

341 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035466685

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Local cuisine ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
341 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand