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

  • Goat Cheese Fritter $6.50 ea.
    • date relish & spiced carrot
  • Salad Greens $10.00
    • radish, fennel, parmesan & cabernet sauvignon dressing
  • Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
    • avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
  • Pure Angus Beef Fillet $39.00
    • steak & cheese roll, mushrooms & onions
  • Iced Lemon & Mascarpone Parfait $16.00
    • strawberry meringue & mandarin sorbet
  • Duck Confit $39.00
    • beets, kumara, pear, macadamia & sour cherry relish
  • Twice Cooked Organic Leeks $12.00
    • herb ricotta, pistachio & brown butter
  • Crispy Prawns $24.00
    • salted melon, tomato, cucumber & yoghurt
  • Bowl of fries $6.50
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
    • A fusion of flavours using our beautiful Nelson region’s fresh produce, combined with subtle herbs and spices - served with warm garlic bread.
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
    • New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • BREAD & DIPS $13.50
    • Selection of bread with our homemade dips and spreads.
  • CRUSTED MUSHROOMS $18.50
    • Panko crumb crusted portabella mushrooms topped stuffed with cream cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach, fresh garden salad.
  • CHICKEN LIVER AND PORT PÂTÉ $19.90
    • A thick slice of rich, smooth pâté, flavoured with herbs and a dash of port, wrapped in bacon and baked in a terrine. Served with roasted pears and toasted bread.
  • CHICKEN SALAD $19.50
    • Tender confit chicken breast tossed through a fresh garden salad with ruby cranberries and soft brie cheese, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. >>
  • CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
    • Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
  • Tandoori chops $12
    • Lamb cutlets marinated with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoori oven.
  • Green salad $6
    • Fresh green salad.
  • Mango supreme platter (perfect for four) $24
    • Cheeky Chips, Popia Goreng, Samosas, Chicken Garlic Tikka, Tandoori Prawns, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Chicken Hariali.
  • Do pyaza $17
    • Your choice of lamb or beef cooked with ginger, garlic, sauteed brown onion, tomato and spices.
  • Onion bhajee $5.5
    • Rough-cut onions battered in a spicy chickpea flour and fried.
  • Vegetarian platter (for two) $12
    • All your favourite vegetarian entrees in one. Samosas, Popia Goreng and a selection of tandoori vegetables.
  • Saag $17
    • North Indian speciality - spinach cooked with onion, tomato and a hint of garlic with your choice of lamb or beef.
  • Karahi fish $19.5
    • Fish sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
  • Mediterranean roast vegetable (v) 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
    • Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelised onion, olives, basil oil
  • Kumara Chips $6.50
  • Tomato / Onion/ Peppers/Olives / Mushrooms/ Swiss Cheese/Beetroot / Pineapple / Jalapeno / Chilli Peppers $2.00
  • ½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
  • Pineapple Ring $2.50
  • Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.
  • Battered Sausage $3.20
  • Fresh fish of the day
  • Gaeng Kur Pineapple [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • The delicate sweet and sour flavour of this curry sauce comes from the pineapple with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Goong Ka Tiem $29.00
    • Garlic king prawns serve with stir fried vegetables.
  • Phad See-Ew $19.00
    • Wide rice noodles stir-fried with eggs and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 Prawns $24.50 Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Rah-Nah $19.00
    • Stir fried vegetables in a thick soy-based soup over stir-fried wide rice noodles with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Thai Mini Spring Rolls $9.50
    • With minced pork (or Vegetarian), vermicelli and vegetables served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Northern Lamb Curry (Gaeng Hanglay) [med - hot - Thai hot] $25.00
    • This dry creamy red curry from Northern Thailand is made with New Zealand lamb and fresh ginger.
  • Jungle Curry (Gang Pa) [med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
    • This Northern Thai curry has lots of herbs, spices,chilli and vegetables (NO COCONUT) with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Nam Mun Hoy $19.00
    • Stir fried vegetables with oyster sauce and your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Fries with Aioli $5.00
  • Flames on Forty Burger
  • Czech Pilsner Beer Battered Fish & Chips $26.00
    • Can Be Ordered Grilled (GF). Served With Fresh Salad, Homemade Tartare Sauce and Lemon
  • 250g Aged Rib Eye $33.00
  • Flames on Forty Flaming 450g Flintstone on the Bone $39.00
  • - Brie – Rich and Creamy
  • Prawn Tacos $15.00
    • Flash Grilled Prawns, Fresh Mango and Coriander Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Coriander and Chipotle Mayonnaise
  • Rhubarb, Raspberry and Apple Crumble $14.00
    • Warm Winter Fruit with Spiced Nut Crumble Topping. Served with Wangapeka Clotted Cream and Vanilla Custard
  • Chicken Kara-age $17.50
    • Traditional Japanese marinated fried chicken served with Japanese mayonnaise sauce.
  • Assorted Sashimi
    • Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
  • Assorted Tempura $34.00
    • A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
  • Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $17.50
    • New Zealand Wakame and Goma wakame
  • Assorted Tempura $21.50
    • A selection of prawns, fish and vegetables deep fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
  • Edamame Beans $8.00
    • Steamed in bamboo basket topped with tamari soy sauce and flaky Marlborough natural sea salt
  • Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
  • Chicken Teriyaki $34.00
    • Pan fried chicken thigh cooked with chef ’s own Teriyaki sauce, served with a rice ball and sautéed vegetables.
  • BANANA SUPER SHAKE
    • Go bananas with the return of this fruity flavor. Super smooth shake topped with lashings of whipped cream and finished with a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce
  • SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • WHOPPER
    • Our world famous WHOPPER® features our flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • STREAKY BACON ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled 100% Angus Beef Steakhouse Patty, Ploughman’s relish, sliced red onions, BBQ sauce, streaky bacon, cheese and Heinz Seriously Good Aioli. It’s a bit saucy. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
    • Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing
  • SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time
  • BREKKIE WRAP
    • We teamed our sausage patty with a fresh egg, cheese, bacon, hash bites, barbecue, and hollandaise sauce. We've got breakfast literally wrapped up. And toasted
  • Mixed S $8.8 / L $11.9
  • Rice $4.00
  • Mixed S $9.3 / L $11.9
  • Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Falafel $1.80
  • Vege pattie S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Turkish bread $0.90
  • Red cabbage/carrot/lettuce/red onion/hummus/sour cream/beetroot/tabulleh/jellepino
  • Chicken Tropical $9.00
    • as chicken fillet + pineapple + bacon
  • Steak $8.50
    • mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
  • Kids $4.00
    • tomato sauce beef pattie
  • Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
  • Village $10.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato beetroot pineapple onion cheese bacon pattie tomato sauce
  • Meat lovers $9.80
    • 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce
  • Chicken Chargrill $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato cheese
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Slow Roasted Beetroot $15.00
    • Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey
  • Garden Salad $7.00
    • Mustard Dressing
  • Roasted Vegetables $7.00
    • Glazed in Manuka Honey and Thyme
  • Octopus $16.50
    • Black Olive Aioli, Capers and Brioche Crumbs and Nasturtium
  • John Dory $39.00
    • Mutton Bird Cannelloni, Artichoke, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Fried Hens Yolk
  • Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
    • Quince and Crackers
  • Veal Fillet $39.00
    • Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce
  • White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
    • With Espresso
  • Sweet'n Sour Pork $14.00
    • Tender pork scotch, onion, capsicum, bamboo shoots
  • Renkon Chips $5.00
    • Crispy lotus root slices
  • Yakisoba $14.00
    • Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
  • 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
  • Mini Takana Don $5.00
    • Takana mustard leaves and shredded leek on steamed rice
  • Pork Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
    • Pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, onion and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
  • Tan-Tan Ramen $15.00
    • Rich sour and spicy sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek
  • HOLLANDAISE $3.00
  • STEAK,SALAD & FRIES $12.00
  • PULLED PORK&'SLAW SLIDERS $15.00
    • Sticky hoisin & soy pork w/- Asian coleslaw. (DF)
  • MUSHROOM FRIES $6.00
    • w/- blue cheese aioli.
  • SORBET OF THE DAY (GF)(DF) $13.50
  • SMOKED SALMON SALAD $19.00
    • House smoked salmon, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, avocado, rocket, lemon pickle aioli. (GF)(DF)
  • TRIO OF BRUSCHETTA $12.00
    • Salmon & Crème Fraise * Olive Tapenade & grilled haloumi * Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella.
  • GRILLED HALOUMI SALAD $18.00
    • Quinoa, roast beetroot, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & house vinaigrette. (V)
  • Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Beef Fillet Dijon and Village green Rosemary, Tempura shallot, roast kumara, oyster mushrooms, jus $34.5
  • Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
  • Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
  • Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
  • Wangapeka downs Cheese Selection Blue rock, camembert, nettle gouda Served with oat cakes, Falwasser crackers, fruit paste, dried fruit and nuts $24.0
  • Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
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