Bel-Aire Tavern in 8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6 Menu

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Selection of breads baked on the premises, local dips and Nelson’s Frog’s End extra virgin olive oil $14.50
Chef’s antipasto platter for two $27.50
Bowl of fries cooked in oil (Add sauce, 50c) $6.50
Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson’s Frog’s End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
Pizza bread with sun-dried tomato and basil pesto $9.50
Home-made soup (or chowder, add $3) and bread of the day ( Add $3 for gluten-free bread) $12.50

Mixed Green Salad $7.50
- with balsamic vinaigrette dressing >>
Greek Salad $15.50
- with salad greens, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives and feta >>
Warm Chicken Salad $17.50
- with wood-roasted chicken, crispy noodles, roasted capsicums, red onion, cashew nuts and salad greens served with a chilli mango dressing >>
Caesar Salad $18.50
- with Cos lettuce, croutons, walnuts, anchovies, bacon, poached free-range egg and shaved parmesan cheese. Add wood-roasted chicken or house smoked salmon, $4.00

( Wheat-free and gluten-free pasta by request, add $4.00)
Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
- – Pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
Spaghetti Olio $ 15.50/$20.50
- Fresh spaghetti tossed in Nelson’s Frog’s End extra virgin olive oil with garlic, chilli, shaved parmesan and freshly cracked pepper. Add salmon or chorizo, $3.00
Cannelloni $18.50
- tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
- served with mixed green salad and dressing
Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
- Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout
Salmon Penne $20.50
- House smoked salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
Spaghetti Marinara $21.50
- Fresh spaghetti with green-lipped mussels, fresh fish, calamari, shrimps, prawns, garlic and our Neapolitan tomato sauce. Add salmon, $3.00
Chicken Carbonara $21.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast on fresh pappardelle pasta with bacon, free-range egg and parmesan cheese. Add mushrooms, $2.00

(Served with our bread of the day. Add $3 for gluten-free bread)
Mussels Moulin Rouge $22.50
- A pot of fresh green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay, steamed open in a tomato, onion, garlic and red wine broth
Thai Mussels $22.50
- A pot of fresh green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay, steamed open in a Thai red curry, coconut milk and freshly-chopped coriander broth

Pork Ribs marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion, served with our own special sauces. Add a bowl of fries $6.50 or a mixed green salad $7.50 $26.50

Tiramisu $14.50
- Classic Italian-style coffee and chocolate dessert made on the premises
Banana Rumba $14.50
- Banana pan-fried in a hot caramel and rum sauce, served with ice cream
Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake $13.50
- Crustless with citrus flavours of lemon, orange and orange liqueur, served on a wild berry coulis
Chocolate Cake $13.50
- on chocolate and caramel sauces served with freshly whipped cream
Vanilla Ice Cream Single scoop with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce (Extra scoop @ $1.50) $6.50

All our pizza are freshly made with our traditional home-made thin base, spread with our own Neapolitan tomato sauce and topped with fresh New Zealand mozzarella cheese. Two sizes; Small (9”/22cm), Large (12”/30cm – Serves 1–2 approx). Wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free pizza base (small only) by request, add $3.

Small/ Large
Kid’s Pizza $9.50/ -
- (Sorry, children only) Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese
Naked $10.50/16.50
- Neapolitan tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and freshly chopped basil
Vego $ 12.50/$19.50
- Base, sauce, cheese with two vegetable toppings of your choice
Hawaiian $12.50/$19.50
- Shaved ham and pineapple pieces
Italian $12.50/$19.50
- Italian salami from Blackball and sliced fresh mushrooms
Tahuna $12.50/$19.50
- Tuna, capers and sliced red onion
Red Chicken $12.50/$19.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast and red capsicum

Extra topping add $3 for meat/chicken/fish/egg/cheese, otherwise add $2. Half & Half (large size only) add $2
I’m on Fire! $ 15.50/$24.50
- Refried beans, fresh tomato, olives and avocado topped with sour cream, served with Tabasco sauce on the side. Add fresh chilli ($2), Jalapeño peppers ($2), beef ($3) or chicken ($3)
Vege Patch $18.50/ $27.50
- Wood-roasted pumpkin and kumara, red capsicum, broccoli and mushroom, topped with lemon pepper yogurt finished with a hint of cumin
Piggy’s Choice $18.50/$27.50
- Shaved ham, pineapple pieces, mushroom and red capsicum
Upstream $18.50/$27.50
- House smoked South Island salmon, avocado, cream cheese, capers, with a hint of dill and chives
Nelson Bays $18.50/$27.50
- Green-lipped mussels, fresh fish, prawns, shrimps, calamari marinated in a mango, chilli & coriander salsa
Fowl Play $18.50/$27.50
- Wood-roasted chicken breast, red onion, pumpkin, red capsicum, topped with mild sweet chilli sauce
The Big Easy $18.50/$27.50
- Chunks of wood-roasted chicken breast pan-fried in Cajun spices, mushroom and pineapple, finished with unsweetened yogurt
French Chick $18.50/$27.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
Southern Man $18.50/$27.50
- Chorizo sausage and pepperoni from Blackball, bacon, roast beef, red onion, mushroom
Woolly Woolly $18.50/$27.50
- Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yogurt
Spring Nelson Lamb $18.50/$27.50
- Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, tomato drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Island Bay $18.50/$27.50
- Pepperoni from Blackball, anchovies, Kalamata olives, mushroom, enhanced with anchovy butter
Chicken Calzone $23.50/-
- Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a 2half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with mixed green salad

Nearby Sample Menus

Thai Styled Sliders $13.50
- Three Sliders done with three different Thai twists. Satay Chicken, and Pork Larb, and Prawn Tomyum
- Vegetable $13.00
- Change from Rice to Roti $3.00
Red Duck Curry Stir-Fry $27.00
- Soft slices of duck breast stir-fried in a rich red curry sauce accompanied with baby tomatoes, lychees, grapes and pineapple
Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
- Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
- Change from Rice to Roti $3.00
- Prawn $16.00
Soft Shell Crab - Larb $27.00
- Served in a spicy and tangy sauce with coriander, spring onion, red onion and mint - Tofu $22.00

Chilli stir fry v $12.50
- stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own hot chilli paste sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Fried pork balls (6) gf $7.50
- secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and
Stir fried noodles v $12.50
- egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spring rolls (4) $6.00
- tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
Roti & peanut sauce $6.50
Garlic prik thai v $12.50
- fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Ginger stir fry v * $12.50
- fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Massaman curry gf v $12.50
- a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Huevos Rancheros: crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, free range eggs, salsa & cheese $18.50
Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
Green salad or mixed vegetables or roasted potato or house fries $5.00
Huevos Rancheros, corn tortilla, refried beans, eggs, fresh salsa & cheese $18.50
Add blackened fish $4.50
Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
Homemade chocolate chip cookie $2.50

$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
- Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
Whipped Butter N/A
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
Hotcake Syrup N/A
- Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like.
$25 Classics ShareBox® $25
- Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.

Karahi paneer $15
- Crushed tomato, capsicum and onion complement homemade cottage cheese in a thick masala sauce.
Vindaloo $17
- Your choice of beef or lamb cooked in an authentic Vindaloo sauce - this is a hot and spicy dish from Goa.
Biriyani $16
- An exotic rice dish of India cooked with basmati rice and spices.
Nasi goreng $15
- Malaysian-style fried rice with spicy sambal, egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
Peshwari naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
Tandoori chops $12
- Lamb cutlets marinated with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoori oven.
Rendang $14.5
- A spicy meat dish which originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia - popular in Malaysia and other South Asian countries.
Saag $17
- North Indian speciality - spinach cooked with onion, tomato and a hint of garlic with your choice of lamb or beef.

Chicken Fiesta $22.00
- chicken, streaky bacon, baby spinach, red onion, cream cheese and berry aioli
Seasonal Oysters $3.00/$3.50
- natural $3.00/beer battered $3.50
Waitoa Chicken Salad $16.50
- house spiced chicken thigh, salad mix and crispy noodles
Waitoa ‘Popcorn Chicken’ $17.50
- New York style crispy chicken with buffalo sauce
Tomato & Prosciutto Waitoa Chicken Liver Pate $15.00
- With onion jam, toast and crackers
Flatbread & Dips $14.00
- olive oil & balsamic vinegar, pesto and hummus
Gourmet Of Sauteed Potatoes $6.00
Fried Beer Onions $3.00

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE PIE
- Say hello to our HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Pie. One part crunchy chocolate crust and one part chocolate crème filling, garnished with a delicious topping and real HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Chips
NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE
- A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun
HAMBURGER
- Our Hamburger Kids Meal is a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER STUNNER
- The Double Cheeseburger Stunner Meal includes one Double Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing
ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat

Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Dipping sauces $0.50
- Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl

●Grape Escape Big Breakfast $21.50
- Streaky bacon with soft poached free range eggs, potato rosti, breakfast sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toasted wholegrain bread.
Under 12 years only
●Eggs Benedict $21.50
- Freshly toasted sourdough bread topped with ham off the bone, wilted spinach, and free range poached eggs with hollandaise sauce.
Nachos $9.00
- With cheese, beans and sour cream
Vegetable Strudel $21.00
- Portobello mushrooms, selection of vegetables baked in puff pastry with sundried tomato and brie, served with salad leaves, tomato and capsicum relish
Fresh Fish Of The Day
- Chef’s creation using today’s available fresh fishprices change daily, wait staff will advise
We also cater to those with dietary special needs with gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF), vegetarian and vegan choices available both on our lunch menu, and within our cake selection. Children’s menu available.
Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
- Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup

Soup of the day $12.00
- Check out the black board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
11am-10pm
Garlic prawns - monteiths beer match - golden. $18.00
- Pan fried served on a risotto
Braised lamb shank $20/$28
- Slow cooked for that " fall of the bone" in a rich red wine gravy with mash and peas
-Served with sour cream & chilli sauce $15.00
250g Ribeye steak (GF) - monteiths beer match - original. $36.00
- Served with seasoned buttered gourmet potatoes & seasonal vegetables - or - served with crispy fries & fresh garden salad. Cooked to your liking with either garlic, peppercorn or mushroom sauce (GF)
Berry mess $15.00
- A combination of mixed berries, whipped cream meringue & kapiti vanilla ice cream
5pm-10pm

Nachitos $5.50
- House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
Salsa Brava (Hot)
- (Very Spicy with Habanero)
Burrito Bandido $5.50
- Chicken or our Mild Beef in a soft Tortilla with Rice, Cheese and Salsa
Traditional Chill Corn Carne
- (Slow Cooked Mince Angus Beef with Classic Mexican Spices and Taco Salsa)
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
VegeTariano
- (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
-Salsa
-Small $6.90

Ensalada de Cordero $24.00
- Grilled lamb backstrap salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, falafel, feta, nuts and seasonal greens.
Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
- Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
Calamares a la Romana $12.00
- Crispy squid rings served with aioli and lemon.
Boquerones a la Malagueña $12.00
- Crispy fresh anchovies "Málaga style" with aioli and lemon.
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).
Pincho Moruno $12.00
- Grilled marinated lamb and vegetable skewer.
Hamburguesa Española $21.00
- The Spanish beef burger: Prime beef pattie, Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish and mayonnaise. Served with hand cut fries.
Rabo de Toro a la Cordobesa $12.00
- Braised Oxtail Cordoba style with wine raisins and orange peel.

Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.

Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Large fries $3.50
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella

Falafel $17.50
- Chickpea patties, served with hummus, tabbouleh green salad and bread
Salt and pepper squid $12.50
- deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
Hummus $9.50
- served with salsa, garlic yogurt sauce and Turkish Bread
Olives and feta cheese $9.50
- served with bread
Mash Potato $5.00
Chilli Penne $22.50
- prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
Margarita $16.50
- with fresh basil, fresh tomato
Green Salad $6.50