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

Coconut Coated Chicken Skewers $10.00
- Tender Breast cuts of coconut covered chicken skewered, Grilled and served with a satay sauce and Thai style cucumber and red onion chutney
Massaman Lamb Shank $22.00
- Soft whole lamb shanks in a thick massaman curry with whole baby onions served with potato mash
- Vegetable $13.50
Green Curry Chicken $14.00
- Tender chicken thigh served in a traditional rich green curry
Crispy Pork with Chili Basil Stir Fry $13.50
- Crispy cubes of pork belly, green beans, mushrooms and finely sliced carrots stir fried with child and basil
- Vegetable and Tofu $13.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
Pad Thai Chicken $20.00
- This Thai classic is a stir fry noodle dish prepared with thin rice noodles, our own special sauce

Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
- Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.
Streaky Bacon $6.00
Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
- Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
Chicken Parcels $25.00/ $29.20
- Chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots, cream cheese and smoked paprika wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings. Served with green salad and crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Enjoy with a glass of distinctively hoppy Speight's Summit.
High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
- Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
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
Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Pasta of the Day $24.90
- Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.

Steaktaco $8
- Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
Pork $15
- Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
- Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
Corned Beef $8
- Pulled corned beef, slaw, avocado & corn salsa, habanero mustard mayo
Vegetable $17
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Side Salad $8
- Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime
Smoked Fish $15
- Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde

Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00

Venison Denver Leg $38.00
- Honey masted kumara/ Wilted greens/ star anise jus (GF) (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
Twice Cooked Duck $38.00
- Soba noodles/ bok choy/ mandarin broth (Brightwater Riesling)
Beef Cheek Croquette $19.00
- House made Beetroot Chutney (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
The Tides Ale Battered Turbot $28.00
- House cut fries/ house made tartare (The Tide's Ale)
Tomato, Pea and Artichoke Risotto Parmesan (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay) $25.00
Bread Platter — for 2 Turkish/dark rye/sour dough served with daily dips $15.00
Pan Fried Marlborough King Salmon Fillet $38.00
- Crushed potatoes / crispy kale / coconut lemongrass sauce (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
Recommended wines available by the bottle

Large fries $3.50
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00

Meat lovers $9.80
- 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce
Village $10.00
- mayo lettuce tomato beetroot pineapple onion cheese bacon pattie tomato sauce
Mushroom $8.00
- as plain + mushroom
Chicken Tropical $9.00
- as chicken fillet + pineapple + bacon
Egg, beef pattie $1.00
Kids $4.00
- tomato sauce beef pattie
Plain $7.00
- mayo lettuce beetroot, tomato, beef pattie, onion, tomato sauce
Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00

Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
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.
Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Spinach & Rocket Salad Small $8.00 Large $13.00
- Blend of fresh spinach and rocket, red onions, mushrooms, roasted red capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and our house made pesto-vinaigrette dressing.
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!
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.
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.

Bacon - each $2.00
Seafood chowder $15.50
Fried platter for 2 $20.00
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
Fried platter for 4 $30.00
Sauces - each $3.00
- Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
- With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
- Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .

-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Vegetable Fried Rice GF
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
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:
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Sweet Chicken Omelette on rice $11.00

Chocolate Mud Cake $11.90
- Our famous rich, gluten free mud cake, served with whipped cream and ice cream
Monkey Business $8.00
- Banana, yoghurt, ice cream, honey and milk topped with chocolate
Toasted Sandwich $9.90
- Your choice of 3 fillings. Served with fries. Ham / Cheese / Onion / Tomato / Egg / Mushroom / Pineapple / Bacon. Extra fillings $1.50 EA
Salt ‘N’ Pepper Squid $12.90
- Salt and pepper coated squid served on mesclun salad with roasted chorizo and citrus dressing
Sticky Toffee Pudding $11.90
- Served warm with sticky toffee sauce pecan praline and cream
Chunky Fries $8.90
- Served with aioli
Chicken Wings 3PCE: $9.90 6PCE: $17.90
- Smokey Jack Daniels & BBQ sauce flavour or crispy and spicy flavour. Served with a garnish salad. Orders of six can be mixed flavours
Iced Mocha $5.50
- Milk, Ice, espresso coffee, Chocolate SHOTT and ice cream, blended and topped with cream

VegeTariano
- (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
Burrito or Burrito Bowl
- Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
-Black Beans
-3 Tacos $10.50
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
-2 Tacos $8.00

Smoked White Warehou $16.00
- with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange
Cauliflower Pakora $9.00
- with tamarind, and yogurt
Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
- with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
- add cheese & bacon $3.50
French Onion Soup $16.00
- with gruyere and croutons
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
gluten free base add $2.00
- add cheese & bacon $3.50

Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.

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.
Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
- The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
Sausage & Egg McMuffin® N/A
- A hard-hitting combo of egg, a beef sausage patty and melting slice of cheese on a classic English Muffin. Served warm and tasty.
$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® 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.
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.
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.
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.