Bel-Aire Tavern in 8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6 Menu

TASTY APPETISERS TASTY APPETISERS
  • 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
HEALTHY SALADS HEALTHY SALADS
  • 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
DELICIOUS HOME-MADE FRESH PASTA DELICIOUS HOME-MADE FRESH PASTA
  • ( 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
FRESH MUSSELS FRESH MUSSELS
  • (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
HEARTY RIBS HEARTY RIBS
  • 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
TREATS TREATS
  • 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
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
  • 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.
NEW! VALUE PIZZAS NEW! VALUE PIZZAS
  • 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
TRADITIONAL GOURMET PIZZAS TRADITIONAL GOURMET PIZZAS
  • 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

  • Five Tempura Scallops $15.00
    • W/ cos lettuce & whole egg mayonnaise
  • Tiger Prawns $24.00
    • W/ hokkien noodles, sweet soy, fresh ginger & cashew nuts
  • Home Baked Ciabatta Bread w/ NZ Butter $8.00
  • Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.50
  • Tomato & Cheese Pizza $10.00
  • 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
  • House Smoked Fish Cakes $16.50
    • W/ wilted greens & pebre salsa
  • Pancake Stack $10.00
    • W/ bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • - Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue
  • Pic’s Peanut Butter Parfait, Dark Chocolate Brownie $14.00
    • Salted Caramel Sauce and Caramel Corn
  • - BEEF $22.00
    • 180gm Homemade Ground Beef Pattie, Melted Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions and Ball Park Mustard
  • Crispy Confit Duck Salad $21.00
    • With Gourmet Potatoes, Roast Peppers, Fresh Rocket, Yellow Rock Sugar Dressing and Fried Shallots (GF)
  • - Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
  • Big Kids Sundae $14.00
    • 3 Scoops of Premium Ice Cream with Your Choice of either Salted Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Sauce. Finished with Whipped Cream, Wafers and Topped with a Cherry
  • Honey Roasted Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Tart $15.00
    • With French Goat Cheese, Rocket and Pinot Syrup
  • 3 Local Cheese
  • Hamburger $7.50
    • 120g Pattie, Salad, Tomato sauce, and Mayo
  • Mini Spring Rolls x5 $2.00
  • Bacon Butty $4.00
  • Crab Sticks $2.00
  • Burger 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Kiwiana Vege Burper $9.50
    • Potato Flip, Pineapple, Salad, Cheese and Egg Optional
  • Cheesy Mayo Chips $4.00
  • Home Made Coleslaw $3.00
  • Prawn Tapa $16.00
    • Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with salad garnish.
  • 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.
  • Chicken Nachos $20.00
    • Crispy corn chips with melted mozzarella cheese, chicken and mild Mexican bean salsa, topped with sour cream.
  • Fish n Chips $22.00
    • Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Fish n Chips $22.00
    • Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
    • A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
  • Pork Spare Ribs $29.00
    • Slow cooked pork spare ribs braised then grilled in smokey BBQ sauce and served with seasoned wedges.
  • Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Brownie $2.50
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
  • Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
  • Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
  • Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
  • Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
  • Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
  • Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
  • Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
  • The Bullseye Burger $15.80
    • The king of burgers! Juicy tender rump steak marinated in garlic, herbs & spices, layered with grilled bacon, egg, B.B.Q sauce, cheese & topped with Tui salads, caramelised onion, relish & aioli and completed with beets. Legend. >>
  • Fish and Chip package for one $9.50
    • Classic and classy! Local fresh fillet of fish battered in our own crispy beer batter & deep fried served with golden chips & lemon
  • Sparrows Fart $12.80
    • the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
  • Ewe Beaut $14.00
    • Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
  • Plucked $13.80
    • Strips of tender grilled chicken with rich and delicious homemade satay (peanut) sauce topped off with all the usual suspects-salads and sauces & lashing of avocado!
  • Chips $3.00/ $4.00
    • punnet / scoop
  • Roots Shoots and Leaves $12.80
    • delectable veggie patty creation ‘du jour’ with chunks of marinated feta, loads of salads + lip-smackingly good sauces + avocado. Get it in ya!
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
    • battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter
  • Croissant $17.25
    • Filled with ham off the bone with brie, mustard mayonnaise, salad leaves
  • Fresh Fish Of The Day
    • Chef’s creation using today’s available fresh fishprices change daily, wait staff will advise
  • Nachos $9.00
    • With cheese, beans and sour cream
  • Side Salad $7.00
  • Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
    • On sour dough bread served with crackling, gravy and apple chutney, salad leaves
  • Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
    • Braised lamb, chunky vegetables, in a rich smoked paprika tomato sauce, served with sautéed potato
  • Seafood Salad $23.75
    • Prawn cutlets, marinated fish, poached salmon with fresh salad leaves and lemongrass and chilli dressing
  • We also cater to those with dietary special needs with gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF), vegetarian and vegan choices available both on our lunch menu, and within our cake selection. Children’s menu available.
  • Takeaways available + $1.00
  • Roast of the Day Small $12 Large $16.50
    • Today's freshly roasted cut with crispy roasters, steamed vegetables and pan juice gravy
  • Cook's Bacon and Chook Burger $23.00
    • Seasoned chicken breast fillet, cheese, bacon, grilled pineapple, lettuce tomato and red onion in a homemade seeded burger bun. Served with a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips
  • Fisherman's Haul $18.00
    • Crumbed mussels, squid rings, crumbed prawns, fish bites, crumbed scallops, tartare sauce and hand cut chips
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $17.00
    • A generous serving of slow cooked sticky ribs, homemade French fries and freshly made coleslaw
  • Choc Pot Brownie $11.00
    • Chocolate brownie baked in a mini lerra colla pot and served warm with cream and vanilla ice cream
  • Pan fried tarakihi, garden salad, hand cut chips and homemade tartare sauce
  • 500g $29.00
  • Vege or Corn Patty $3.00
  • Banana Fritter $3.20
  • Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
  • Snapper $7.50
  • Steak & Onion Roll $3.00
  • Sausage-Unbattered $3.60
  • Pineapple Fritter $1.50
  • Fish Bites & Chips $5.00
  • VegeTariano
    • (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
  • Burrito Bandido $5.50
    • Chicken or our Mild Beef in a soft Tortilla with Rice, Cheese and Salsa
  • Quesadilla Grande $10.50
    • Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
  • Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
    • (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
  • Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
  • Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
    • Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
  • Tacos-soft or Crispy,
    • 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
  • -Black Beans
  • Margarita $10.00 / $16.00
    • Cheese, tomato and basil oil
  • Olives
  • ½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
  • Chicken Burger $10.00
    • Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seed bread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney, beetroot, salad
  • Donut $3.00
  • Pepperoni
  • Greek Salad Box $9.50
  • Feta
  • Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
  • Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
  • Beef $7.00
  • Stuffed Sausages $2.90
  • (served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
  • Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
  • pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
  • Chicken $7.00
  • No-veggie platter $15.00
  • Cheese naan $4.50
  • Chicken naan $5.00
  • Amritsari kulcha $5.00
  • Raita $3.00
  • Aloo palak $13.50
    • Potatoes in spinach
  • Chicken tikka $12.00
  • Papadam (4pc) $3.00
  • Olives and feta cheese $9.50
    • served with bread
  • Fries with Aioli $7.50
  • Vegetables $7.50
  • Falafel $17.50
    • Chickpea patties, served with hummus, tabbouleh green salad and bread
  • Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
    • Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
  • Margarita $16.50
    • with fresh basil, fresh tomato
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • cos lettuce, croutons, poached egg, bacon top with Caesar dressing
  • Salt and pepper squid $12.50
    • deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
Bel-Aire Tavern

Bel-Aire Tavern

location

Address

8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 (3) 546-4421

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

price range

Price

$10 - $20

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service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Pub Food

features

Features

Bar Scene

Location
8-10 Tahunanui Drive, State Highway 6, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
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