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

Funghi (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Mushrooms
Quattro Formaggi (V) S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Blue Cheese, Feta, Brie, Parmesan
Prosciutto S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- NZ Ham
Godfather S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- NZ Ham, Salami, Chicken, Chorizo, BBQ Sauce
Hawaiian S $10/ M $18/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Pineapple
Gluten Free Base $5.00
Vege Supreme (V) S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Feta, Capsicum, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Onions
Prosciutto & Funghi S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- NZ Ham, Mushrooms

small $24.90
Side of salad $5.00
Synful seafood chowder $17.90
- Smoked fish, shrimps, mussels & squid poached in a white wine cream chowder, served with crusty bread
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
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 potatoes $5.50
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

House baked focaccia with emulsified tomato foam & balsamic reduction $10
Seasonal salad
Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22

BBQ Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- A tangy BBQ Cheeseburger, a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll never forget that time there was a BBQ in your burger, a party in your wallet, and you were invited.
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.
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!
Italian Dressing N/A
- Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice.
NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
- Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
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.
$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

Assorted Vegetable Tempura $18.00
- A selection of tofu, vegetables deep fried in a light
Tuna Sashimi $22.50
- Fresh tuna direct from Fiji. (9 pieces)
Assorted Tempura $21.50
- A selection of prawns, fish and vegetables deep fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
- Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
Assorted Tempura $34.00
- A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
Pork Tonkatsu $36.00
- Panko crumbed pork served with Japanese BBQ sauce and fresh salad.
Chicken Teriyaki $34.00
- Pan fried chicken thigh cooked with chef ’s own Teriyaki sauce, served with a rice ball and sautéed vegetables.
Sesame Seared Tuna $38.50
- Lightly seared, sesame coated fresh tuna, served with seaweed salad and accompanied by Ponzu dressing.

Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
Chicken S $9.2 / L $11.8
Lamb S $8.8 / L $11.8
ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
Vege pattie S $8.7 / L $11.7
Add salad $2.80
Kids sizes $4.90
Garlic yoghurt/honey mustard/mint/sour cream/bbq/mayo/tomato/satay/aioli/(chilli) sweet, mild, hot/butter chicken

Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00

Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
New Mexican $15.00
- Owners Mic and Molley grew up in New Mexico loving spicy food. This classic features tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and spicy jalapenos!
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
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.
The Veggie $18.00
- Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
BBQ Chicken $17.00
- Barbecue sauce base, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast, roasted red capsicums & red onion

Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
Salmon Salad $20.50
- made with our house smoked South Island salmon, Cos lettuce, tomato, orange, red onion and capers, served with lime dressing
Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
- Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
- Pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
Red Chicken 14.50/$21.50
- Slices of wood roasted chicken breast and red capsicum $
Pork Ribs $26.50
- marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion and topped with our own special sauces
Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
- Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout on fresh penne pasta
Add a bowl of fries $6.50

Wedges $15.00
- Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
Wedges $9.50
- With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Battered onion rings - each $0.60
T-bone steak $20.00
- Salad and fries, and your choice of sauce, peppered mustard, bacon and mushroom or garlic butter .
Sauces - each $3.00
- Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
- With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
Garlic loaf $10.00

Stir Fried Green Curry (mild, medium, hot) GF / V
- With bean curd, zucchini, onions & bamboo shoots. Available with:
Red or Green Curry GF / V
- ( mild, medium, hot ) available with your choice of:
Vegetable Fried Rice GF
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Seafood or Prawns $13.50
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir Fried Yellow curry GF / V
- With bamboo shoots, bean curd, peas & red pepper. Available with:
Gai Thod $9.50
- Deep fried marinated chicken wings.

Chongos $20.60 / $15.80
- Extra crunchy Chicken breast strips coated with Crusoeʼs mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small) >>
Hummus - Ful $23.00
- Mediterranean style Hummus drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served warm with zesty fava beans & chaminados, accompanied by freshly cut tomatoes, red onion, lemon, pickles and 2 pita bread >>
Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo Crusoeʼs Style $21.30 / $16.30
- Mixed pan-fried mushrooms with Fettuccine noodles in an oozing creamy sauce. Served with parmesan cheese (Regular / Small)
Mushroom Panini $19.80/$15.80
- Mushrooms, onion, fresh tomato & cheddar (Regular/Small)
Breakfast Extras $9.00
- 180g Angus Porterhouse steak
Rösti $18.90
- Potato & seasonal vegetable patties made to order, served with a grilled tomato, sour cream & Housemade tomato relish
Creamy Cooked Mushroom & Kumara Salad $22.90 / $18.50
- Cooked mushrooms and kumara with Housemade Feta. Served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small)
Seafood Chowder $21.30 / $16.30
- Seafood variety cooked in fish broth & cream, served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small or Entree)

Cajun chicken, peppers, onion, and chilli cheese sauce $13.9
Steamed NZ mussels sml $16.9 lrg $23.9
- in creamy white wine & garlic sauce with toasted ciabatta
Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
- baked egg and cheddar with toasted ciabatta
House slaw $5.0
Roast of the Day $12.0
- with roasted & steamed vegetables and a rich gravy
Chef's special $22.0
- ask staff
Southern fried chicken breast, bacon, American cheddar, pickled red onion, tomato, homemade guacamole, lettuce and house burger sauce $22.0
Roasted vegetables $5.0

Sticky Toffee Pudding With Traditional butterscotch sauce & French vanilla ice cream $13.00
Garlic Bread The original Café Affair garlic bread, others can only follow. Loads of garlic & chilli butter, drizzled with chilli sauce. $7.50
Side salad small $5.00
Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast Tuscan tomatoes complemented with a Tzatziki dip. $29.00
Eggs on Toast Eggs scrambled or poached on pesto sourdough bread with your choice of either bacon or smoked salmon. $16.50
Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $22.00
Chicken Kebabs Tender breast fillet complemented with a Tzatziki dip. $20.50
Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & Mozzarella cheese. $17.00