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

Breads & Dips $14.00
- Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
Pancake Stack $15.50
- W/ grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup or yogurt & berry compote
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Pasta $25.00
- Changing daily (please ask your waiter)
Antipasto Platter $38.00
- Local cheeses, cured meats, pickles, house smoked fish, home baked breads, dips, marinated olives, local olive oil & NZ butter for two
Tiger Prawns $24.00
- W/ hokkien noodles, sweet soy, fresh ginger & cashew nuts
Ceviche $15.50
- Fresh fish of the day marinated in citrus w/ capsicum & onion on toasted ciabatta
Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
Salad Greens & Vinaigrette $6.00

Iced Lemon & Mascarpone Parfait $16.00
- strawberry meringue & mandarin sorbet
Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
- avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
Market Fish $38.00
- cauliflower, smoked aubergine, walnut, pomegranate & lime
Sliver Fern Farms Lamb $39.00
- artichoke, asparagus, salted grape & capers
Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
- mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
Smoked Beef Tartare $24.00
- fried egg, parmesan fries, mushroom & black garlic
Pork Croquette $6.50 ea.
- chipotle cream, potato & chorizo salad
Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
- asparagus, pine nut & vincotto

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.
RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
- Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
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. >>
Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
TWICE COOKED ROASTED PORK BELLY $23.90
- Pork belly rubbed in rosemary, lemon & garlic, slow roasted to perfection, served with lightly roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables, apple purée and crackling, and drizzled with a rich jus. >>
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.
LAMB SALAD $21.50
- Lemon, rosemary and garlic marinated lamb tenders served with leafy greens, spinach, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, capsicum and cucumber, dressed with creamy feta and honey mustard vinaigrette.
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50

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.
The Serious Angus® N/A
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
- Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
Fries N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
Hotcake Syrup N/A
- Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like.
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 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.

Steamed greens with garlic & oyster sauce $8.50
Steamed Dumplings $12.00
- (6) Pork, prawn and garlic chives with soy, lemon and chilli dipping sauce
Prawn Toast $15.90
- with sesame & sweet chilli sauce
Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
Pad Thai with Chicken $26.90
Sirloin Steak - grilled Sirloin with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, rice cakes & jus $31.00
Crispy Fried Duck Leg with stir fried vegetables, orange sauce and steamed red rice $28.90
Salmon Wontons $17.50
- (4) with sesame dressing and pickled cucumber

Sesame Seared Tuna $38.50
- Lightly seared, sesame coated fresh tuna, served with seaweed salad and accompanied by Ponzu dressing.
Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $17.50
- New Zealand Wakame and Goma wakame
Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $24.50
- 1 person
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.
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
Pork Kakuni $18.00
- Slowly braised, sweet and tender pork belly served in Mirin Sake & soy broth.

Mini Hot Dogs $9.90
- Tasty Mini hotdogs served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
Onio Rings $8.90
- A bowl of golden beer battered onion rings served with aioli and sweet chilli dipping sauce
Three Egg Omelette $16.90
- Our famous three egg omelette with your of three fillings, served with fresh buttered toast. Choose from Ham, Spinach,
Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce
Chunky Fries $8.90
- A big bowl seasoned chunky fries served with tomato sauce
Ricotta & Sweet corn Fritters $13.90
- Three houuse made ricotta and sweetcorn fritters stacked with crunchy lettuce, tomato and topped with roasted tomato and aioli drizzle
Cross cut Fries $9.50
- Tasty waffle style fries with spicy tomato salsa
Crispy Chicken Salad $19.90
- Strips of our famous crispy chicken, crispy noodles, mixed salad, greens, fresh tomato, capsicum ,and crumbked feta

Kaisen Don $25.00
- Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.
Tempura Prawn $3.50
Spicy Tuna Bomb $21.00
- spicy tuna, cucumber, snowpea shoot, topped with spicy mayo, sriraccia, tobiko (roe), and spring onion.
Trio Hand Roll $15.00
- Select your three favorite fish from our daily selection.
Pohutukawa $50.00
- Platter for two: 12pc nigiri, 12pc sashimi, + bonus
Tuna Sashimi $20.00
- Tuna of the day.
Assorted Sashimi $21.00
- Tuna, Ora King salmon, white fish of the day.
Agedashi Tofu $14.00
- Deep fried tofu with dash broth and seasoned with bonito flakes and spring onions.

Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Whitewater $22.00
- Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Sausage Lasagna $23.00
- Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion

West Coast whitebait omelette $22
- Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Spanish style meatball $18
- tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
Creamy seafood chowder $19
- prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito
Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
- Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
- green salad, mustard
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad

Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir fried seafood with vegetables & a mild sweet sauce $14.50
Pad Thai GF / V
- Stir fried rice noodles with broccoli, spring onions, cabbage & bean sprouts garnished with lemon, chilli & crushed peanuts with your choice of:
Stir Fried Crispy Pork with Whisky Sauce $14.50
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.50
Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
- Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Tom Yum GF / V
- Combination hot & spicy, sweet & sour, seasoned with Thai herbs.

Vege or Corn Patty $3.00
Lamb/Venison $11.90
- Lamb or venison patty, caramelised onion, beetroot relish, salad & mayo
Kids Mini Pizza $6.50
- Ham, cheese, tomato
I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Mussel Crumbed $1.80
Hot Dog & Chips $5.00
Jam Wrap $3.00
Chicken Nugget $1.00

Crusoeʼs Legendary Burgers - Beef Burger $23.80
- 200 gr. of NZ prime beef Housemade burger (Aioli, tomato sauce, Pestellʼs bacon)
Bowl of Fries $9.00/$5.00
- Served with tomato sauce OR Housemade Aioli (Regular/Small)
Cajun Seafood Gumbo $21.30 / $16.30
- A mildly spicy New Orleans dish, packed with seafood accompanied by Housemade cornbread (Regular / Small or Entree)
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)
Breakfast Extras $6.00
- 2 Pestell’s GF, preservatives & MSG free sausages
Yumburger $16.00
- 100gr NZ prime beef Housemade burger served in a Housemade bun with Aioli, fresh salad & Pestell's bacon. Accompanied by shoestring fries, pickles, fried onions & tomato sauce. Cheese optional. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50
Breakfast Extras $9.00
- House smoked salmon
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 >>

Chicken Breast Tender chicken breast rolled & stuffed with feta & spinach on a bed ot Israeli cous cous with roasted pumpkin & capsicum in a lemon scented cream sauce topped with a tomato jam. $31.00
Turkish Inspired Lamb Toasted pita bread topped with hummus, baby spinach & lamb Koftas finished with slow roast tomatoes & Tzatziki yoghurt dressing. $19.00
Roast Vegetable Salad Roasted caramelized beets, roasted pumpkin, kumara & tuscan tomatoes with creamy feta cheese finished with mesclun salad greens & toasted almond flakes, drizzled with a balsamic $18.50
Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted Tuscan tomatoes & a Tzatziki dip. $30.50
Berry & Apple Crumble Gluten Free. Served with French vanilla ice cream. $13.00
Prime Fillet Prime Angus fillet resting on roasted potatoes & capsicums bound in a horse radish cream, layered with baby spinach & finished with a red wine demi glaze mushroom sauce & slow roasted tom $35.00
Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned Lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with a pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $22.50
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. $24.50