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

Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
- An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
- Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
Ophir Corn Fritters $19.80
- Corn fritters made with a southern recipe served with streaky bacon and a refreshing tomato and coriander salsa. Beer Match: Everyone's favourite – have a Speight's Gold Medal as well.
Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $23.50
- Porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and gravy. Served with toasted Ale House bread.
Musterer's Roast Lamb Cutlets $00.00
- Thyme infused lamb cutlets accompanied with kumara, parsnip and ginger hash, roasted vine ripened tomatoes, green beans then drizzled with our chefs special onion sauce and a rich jus. Beer Match: A pint of Speight's Distinction Ale will go great with this.

Bosuns beef burger $23.90
- Prime beef patty grilled and topped with cheese, caramelised onion, tomato and lettuce with beetroor relish and aioli, served with seasoned fries
Tinkers vegetarian dish $23.90
- Your Inn keeper will inform you in today's creation
Black market fish and chips $21.90
- Beer Battered fish of the day served with house salad, seasoned fries and tartare sauce
Side of vegetables $5.50
(v) : can be prepared vegetarian
Wrap $13.90
- A soft shell tortilla filled with grilled bacon and crumbed chicken, shredded lettuce tomato and beetroot relish
Please advise your server of any dietary or allergy conditions
Lightmeals

3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
- A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 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.
Strawberry Jam N/A
- Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
BLT Bagel N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel with a rasher of bacon, crisp lettuce, a juicy slice of tomato and creamy mayonnaise.
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.

Butter chicken with rice $10
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Butter chicken $17
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Tandoori chops $12
- Lamb cutlets marinated with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoori oven.
Kids platter $10
- A combination of Chicken Tikka and Cheeky Chips.
Rendang $14.5
- A spicy meat dish which originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia - popular in Malaysia and other South Asian countries.
Sambal $14.5
- A classic Malaysian dish cooked in chilly-based gravy with your choice of chicken or prawns.
Chicken tikka masala $17
- Chicken Tikka cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
Mango supreme platter (perfect for four) $24
- Cheeky Chips, Popia Goreng, Samosas, Chicken Garlic Tikka, Tandoori Prawns, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Chicken Hariali.

Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
Barbeque Sauce N/A
- Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? Savour it all, with this rich blend of tomato, vinegar and spices.
$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
Hash Brown N/A
- Get 'em hot. A crunchy, golden brown crust steaming with fluffy potato inside.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! Snack-time - sorted!
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.

Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
Sirloin Steak - grilled Sirloin with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, rice cakes & jus $31.00
Fortune Cookie $1.00
Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
- with plum sauce
Steamed Jasmine Rice $4.50
with miso butter $8.50
Grilled Spiced Ciabatta with tomato chilli jam $5.90
Extra Garlic Chappati $4.50

Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
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.
Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
- Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
Bacon $3.00
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
- Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
Pavlova $12.00
- A Kiwi favourite, served with fresh fruit, whipped cream and ice cream.
Smoked Salmon Salad $23.50
- Smoked salmon, asparagus, tomato and salad greens tossed in aioli seasoned with dill.
Char Grilled Chicken Burger $22.50
- Char grilled chicken breast on an open burger bun with bacon & sweet chilli aioli served with thick cut fries.

Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Chives N/A
Subway Club N/A
Thousand Island N/A
Choc Chip N/A
Chicken Classic N/A
Wheat N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Steak and Cheese N/A

Marinated Steak $2.00
Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
Chicken Chargrill $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Chicken fillet $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Egg $8.00
- as plain + Egg
Meat lovers $9.80
- 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce
Vegetarian $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
Chicken Tropical $9.00
- as chicken fillet + pineapple + bacon

Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30

Chef's antipasto platter for two $27.50
Italian $14.50/$21.50
- Italian salami from Blackball and sliced fresh mushroom
Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
- Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Pork Ribs $26.50
- marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion and topped with our own special sauces
Mixed Green Salad $7.50
- with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Woolly Woolly $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yoghurt
Southern Man $19.50/$29.50
- Chorizo sausage and pepperoni from Blackball, bacon, roast beef, red onion, mushrooms

Kids Flapjacks $9.50
- Two pancakes served with crisp bacon, banana and maple syrup
Seafood Salad $23.75
- Prawn cutlets, marinated fish, poached salmon with fresh salad leaves and lemongrass and chilli dressing
●Caesar Salad (GF Available) $20.50
- Cos lettuce tossed with creamy dressing, croutons, crisp bacon, parmesan, anchovies and soft egg
-Home-Made GF Bread $2.00
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- With chocolate or berry sauce
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
-Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra
Tomato Sauce $0.50

Steak, Eggs and Chips $15.00
- The best value in town. Prime rump steak, hand cut chips and have perfectly fried eggs
Fish and Chips Small $7.50 Large $12.50
Dessert
Main size available $20.00
Roast of the day with gluten free gravy
Choc Pot Brownie $8.00
- Baked in a mini terra cotta pot whipped cream and ice cream
Creamy Seafood Chowder $17.00
- A seafood selection in a creamy sauce and served in a toasted cob loaf with lemon and parsley
Toasted Marshmallow Cheesecake $8.00
- Strawberry yogurt cheesecake on a crumbly biscuit base toasted marshmallow top and served with a whippers strawberry coats

-Salsa
Mexican Desserts Specials
Tacos-soft or Crispy,
- 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
-2 Tacos $8.00
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
-Guacamole
-Corn Chips
Burrito or Burrito Bowl
- Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling