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

Marlborough Green Lipped Mussels $23.00
- W/ grilled ciabatta bread & your choice of either: W/ white wine, garlic & cream sauce w/ fresh herbs & lemon or W/ chorizo & a chilli & tomato broth
Kids Sundae $4.00
Warm Marinated Green & Black Olives $7.50
Ceviche $17.50
- Fresh fish of the day marinated in lemon juice tossed w/ capsicum, onion & fresh coriander on grilled ciabatta bread
Crispy Calamari Salad $15.50
- W/ locally picked salad greens, roasted pumpkin & kumara & a poppy seed dressing
Salt & Pepper Squid $15.50
- W/ paprika, aioli & lemon wedge
BBQ Chicken $22.00
- Styx BBQ sauce w/ smoked chicken, red onions & fresh coriander
Smoked Salmon $22.00
- Smoked salmon, capers, brie, semi dried tomatoes, sour cream & flaked almonds

Add bubble & squeak, avocado or mushrooms $5 each
Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
Pan roasted snapper w green papaya, mung bean sprouts, red onion, cashews & coriander salad w lime & tamarind dressing $32.50
Sautéed potatoes w kalamata olives & garlic mayonnaise $6
Ōra king salmon carpaccio w cucumber, radish, red onion, coriander & ginger-soy dressing $19.50
Affogato w almond & fig biscotti 9.5 W amaretto, frangelico or cointreau $14.50
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
Prosciutto & buffalo mozzarella w roasted pumpkin, mint, rocket & salted almonds $22.00

Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Baby Pavlova $13.00
- The Kiwi classic surrounded with a salad of fresh fruit, whipped cream and smothered in a wild berry compote.
Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
- Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
Bluff Chowder $14.80
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
Mushroom Sauce $2.50

Dessert wine - eradus ''sticky mickey'' late harvest sav $9.00 / $45.00
Urban chips, caramelised onion & roast garlic aioli $11.00
Bloody Mary Oyster Shot $9.00
Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00
Tempura $5.00ea
Crying tiger, pulled pork, iceberg cups, nahm prik, crispy shallots $20.00
Organic chicken liver pate, urban brioche loaf, plum jelly $16.00

Tinkers vegetarian dish $23.90
- Your Inn keeper will inform you in today's creation
Side of fries $4.50
Asian chicken and prawn salad $28.90
- Chicken and prawns sautéed in hoisin sauce served on a salad of soft rice nooodles, mixed leaves, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh orange finished with a sesame oil and citrus dressing garnished with spring onion and toasted seame seeds
Side of wedges $6.00
(v) : can be prepared vegetarian
small $24.90
Steak and ale pie $20.90
- Homemade steak and ale pie served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy or served with salad and fries.
The outlaw $32.90
- 300gm Chargrilled ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with caramelised onions and garlic butter, seasoned fries and a house salad

Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50
Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Market fresh fish: your wait staff will advise $35.00
Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50
Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
Add blackened fish $4.50

River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
Eggs Benedict $22
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
Garlic Bread $7
- RK garlic bread, oven roasted with parsley
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Grilled chicken
Pulled Pork Burger $19
- BBQ sauce, apple & hazelnut slaw, hand cut chips
Watermelon Salad $21
- Watermelon, cucumber & Halloumi cheese, caramelised fig balsamic
Green Salad $5
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Rib eye steak

Mussel $3.00
Fish $6.50
$22 Seafood Pack $22.00
- 2 Fish, 2 Scollops, 2 Mussels, 2 Oysters, 2 Squid Rings, 1 Scoop Chips
Blue Cod $8.20
Jam Wraps $2.30
$24.00 Pack $24.00
- 4 Fish, 2 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Scoops Chips
Crabsticks $1.40
Vegetrian $6.50

Warm Chocolate Brownie $4.00
- with chocolate sauce
Battered Sausage $3.20
Battered Scallop $2.60
Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
- Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chilli jam, salad
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
Handcut Agria $6.50
Chicken Burger $10.00
- Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seedbread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney,beetroot, salad
Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.

Scallops (Farmed) each $2.00
Fish of the day $4.00
Jumbo Hot Dog $3.00
Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
1/2 $3.70
Sausage 'n ' Chips $4.00
Wedges (with sour cream) $6.50
Crab Sticks $2.00

Tartare Sauce $1.00
250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
- Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
- Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
Stables Pot Pie $22.00
- Filled with succulent chunks of New Zealand beef in a rich ale gravy, vegetables and herbs served with creamy mash.
150gm Rump Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking served with thick cut fries, salad and garlic butter.
Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
- A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Thai Beef Salad $23.50
- Pan seared strips of marinated beef served on mesculin leaves, mung beans, cashew nuts and capsicum, topped with honey mustard dressing.
Garlic Butter $2.00

Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
The Family Feast $40.00
Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Brave Beef $5.00
Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00

Soup Of The Day Made from fresh ingredients daily. $11.00
Nachos Chicken or Beef The old Kiwi favourite with tomato & bean salsa, melted cheese & finished with sour cream. $15.50(Beef) / $17.00(Chicken)
Satay Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast tuscan tomatoes complemented with satay sauce. $29.00
Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & mozzarella cheese. $17.00
Banana and yoghurt Smoothie -
Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast Tuscan tomatoes complemented with a Tzatziki dip. $29.00
Prawns & Scallops Two prawn kebabs & scallops. Taste the unique Stonegrill flavour, with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $22.50
Calamari Salt & pepper calamari rings served on a bed of salad greens, lemon wedges & aioli mayonnaise. $16.50

All pizza bases are made here at the Inn
Potato Gnocchi $24.00
- with roasted butternut, ricotta, walnuts, and sage
French Onion Soup $16.00
- with gruyere and croutons
Korean Spare Ribs $12.50
- with coriander and sesame seeds
Pepperoni $24.00
Cauliflower Pakora $9.00
- with tamarind, and yogurt
Shoe String Fries & Aioli $7.50
- add cheese & bacon $3.50

Hummus $9.50
- served with salsa, garlic yogurt sauce and Turkish Bread
Mash Potato $5.00
Vegetables $7.50
Margarita $16.50
- with fresh basil, fresh tomato
Chilli Penne $22.50
- prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
Green Salad $6.50
Spaghetti Meatballs $19.50
- with Napolitano sauce
Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
- with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad