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

  • West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
  • Extra fillet of battered fish $6.70
  • ARANCINI $18.90
    • Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
  • ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
  • OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
    • Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
  • Side of salad $ 5.00
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Fried egg $1.20
  • Urban's marinated bowl of olives $6.00
  • ''Jalapeno poppers'' from the farm, mozzarella fondue, herb crumb $4.50 ea
  • Urban chips, caramelised onion & roast garlic aioli $11.00
  • New orleans southern fried fish tacos, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsa & urban slaw $20.00
  • Fresh oysters (weather dependent), shallot vinegar - freshly shucked $4.50 ea
  • Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
  • Bloody Mary Oyster Shot $9.00
  • Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
  • Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
  • Blackened Ōra King salmon, green beans, crème fraiche & honey roasted almonds $36
  • Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
  • Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
  • Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
  • House baked focaccia with emulsified tomato foam & balsamic reduction $10
  • Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22
  • Corn chowder with fish, calamari, mussels & Cloudy Bay clams, served with focaccia $18
  • Mini Spring Rolls x5 $2.00
  • 1/2 $3.70
  • BLT 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Mussel's 1/2 Dozen $5.00
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Jumbo Hot Dog $3.00
  • Prawn Twister $1.00
  • Westcoast Whitebait $29.50
    • whitebait patties, salad, fries and lemon
  • Chicken & Bacon $23.00
    • waitoa chicken thigh, portobello mushroom, bearnaise, streaky bacon
  • Sauces:
    • Green Peppercorn, Red Wine, Bearnaise, Garlic Butter, Mushroom Sauce.
  • 500G T-Bone $39.00
  • House Salad $14.50
    • warm roasted vegetables, salad mix, toasted almonds and yoghurt dressing
  • Steak, Eggs & Fries $24.00
    • 200g Sirloin
  • Dry Rubbed Rare Angus Flat Iron Steak $28.00
    • rubbed with spices, sliced and served with a salad of tomato coriander, red onion, avocado and cucumber
  • Fried Beer Onions $3.00
  • Kauri $92.00
    • Platter for four: 24pc nigiri, 24pc sashimi, + bonus
  • Tempura Salmon $4.00
  • Fresh Veggie $19.00
    • Cucumber, snowpea shoot, Japanese pickles, goma-wakame, ginger, and topped with avocado.
  • Rata $26.00
    • Platter for one: 6pc nigiri, 6pc sashimi, + bonus
  • Ora Nation $23.00
    • Ora King salmon, tobiko (roe), cucumber, avocado and topped with mayo
  • Edamame $9.00
    • Boiled soy beans seasoned with sea salt.
  • Assorted Nigiri - 7pc $20.00
    • Tuna, salmon, white fish x 2, prawn, squid
  • Miso Soup $7.00
    • Traditional miso soup with tofu & vegetables.
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
  • Edamamae, soy miri $7
  • Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
  • Bread options N/A
    • Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made coee porter BBQ sauce
  • House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18
  • Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
  • Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
  • Waimea $22.00
    • Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
  • Spinach & Rocket Salad Small $8.00 Large $13.00
    • Blend of fresh spinach and rocket, red onions, mushrooms, roasted red capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and our house made pesto-vinaigrette dressing.
  • Rocket $19.00
    • Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
  • Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
    • Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
  • Sausage Lasagna $23.00
    • Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
  • Hawaiian $15.00
    • Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
  • Dun Mountain $23.00
    • Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
  • Classic Cheese $11.00
    • Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
  • Chicken, Vegetarian $17.50
  • E3. Gai Satay $7.50
    • Grilled lightly marinated chicken skewers served with Poppy Thai’s renowned peanut sauce
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
  • Seafood $19.00
  • F4. Choo Chee Goong $27.00
    • Flame fried king prawns in our Penang curry sauce with coconut milk and fresh seasonal vegetables
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • T1. Ox Salad $16.50
    • Grilled prime slices of beef tossed in fresh mint leaves, strips of red onion, lemon, spring onion and pan fried rice powder then garnished with fresh coriander leaves
  • F2. Crouching Tiger $30.00
    • Grilled king prawns, served with our secret sauce
  • Vege Delight $15.90
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables tossed through spaghetti with garlic and olive oil. Topped with Parmesan
  • Very Berry Smoothie $9.00
    • Berries, yoghurt, honey, passionfruit pulp orange juice and pineapple juice
  • Beef Nachos $16.90
    • Beef nachos served in an edible tortilla bowl, with guacamole and sour cream
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $18.90
    • Our famous crispy chicken, served on julienne vegetables, mesclun salad, rice noodles and roasted cashews with aioli
  • Sauteed Scallops $18.90
    • Served on a potato and bacon cake with salad greens and a citrus dressing drizzle
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $25.90
    • Hot Manuka smoked Salmon served on warm potato salad topped with watercress
  • Soda Water REG $2.00 LGE $3.00
  • Juices REG $4.00 LGE $5.00
    • Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Tomato, Cranberry, Feijoa
  • Mabo Tofu $13.00
    • Tofu wok fried with slightly spicy pork mince, spring onion
  • Tonkotsu Ramen $13.00
    • Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, mustard leaves
  • Vegetable Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
    • Pan-fried dumplings with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
  • Mini Takana Don $5.00
    • Takana mustard leaves and shredded leek on steamed rice
  • Tom Yum Ramen $16.00
    • Sour and spicy tomato base. Tofu, prawn and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander, shredded leek
  • Tan-Tan Ramen $15.00
    • Rich sour and spicy sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek
  • Kotteri Shio Ramen $15.00
    • Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Pork belly and vegetable stir-fry, garlic chips, spring onion
  • Tsukemono $6.00
    • Pickled seasonal vegetables
  • Nachitos $5.50
    • House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
  • Mexican Desserts Specials
  • -Corn Chips
  • Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
    • (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
  • Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
    • Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
  • Chipotle (Med)
    • (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
  • Quesadilla Grande $10.50
    • Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
  • -Black Beans
  • Roasted vegetables $5.0
  • Beef Brisket $29.9
    • mustard butter, polenta chips, radish & beetroot salad and red wine jus
  • Battered Fish $12.0
    • Battered fish of the day with salad and fries
  • Soup of the Day sml $8.9 lrg $12.9
  • Pumpkin and coconut dahl (vegan) and coriander salad $20.9
  • Chef's special $22.0
    • ask staff
  • Fries $5.0
  • Flat Breads $10.9
    • garlic, parmesan, micro greens and ranch sauce
  • Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
    • Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
  • Higaditos Al Oporto $11.00
    • Sauteed chicken livers with Port, garlic and herbs.
  • Escalivada $12.00
    • Grilled vegetables. A Catalonian Favourite! Tomato, zucchini, aubergine, mushrooms and red pepper with Romesco sauce.
  • Rabo de Toro a la Cordobesa $12.00
    • Braised Oxtail Cordoba style with wine raisins and orange peel.
  • Pimientos Rellenos $12.00
    • Beef ragout stuffed red capsicums baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
  • Patatas Bravas $9.00
    • Roughed fries topped with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce. Probably the most popular tapa in Spain to accompany any drink.
  • Bacalao a la Vizcaina $14.00
    • Grilled Icelandic de-salted cod topped with a red capsicum and garlic sauce "Biscayne style" served with "revolcona" mashed potatoes.
  • Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
    • The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Cheese Board $15
    • a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
  • Salad Mediterranean $12.50
    • Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
  • Field Mushroom $12.50
    • roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Garlic Bread $8
    • sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
  • Tofu chermoula $24
    • spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
  • Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
    • seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
  • Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
    • filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
  • Warm Poached Pear $12.50
    • delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
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