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

- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
- Prawn $17.00
Massaman Lamb Shank $22.00
- Soft whole lamb shanks in a thick massaman curry with whole baby onions served with potato mash
Poached Salmon in Galangal Coconut Soup $25.00
- Fresh poached salmon in a rich galangal coconut based soup served with mushrooms, baby tomatoes and garnished with coriander and spring onion
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
Khao Soi with Maryland Chicken $14.00
- A North Thailand dish consisting of egg noodles served in a thick in house made yellow curry, boneless pieces of chicken and topped crunchy dried egg noodles. Also served with consisting of red onion, pickled cabbage and a lemon wedge
- 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

Smoked Beef Tartare $24.00
- fried egg, parmesan fries, mushroom & black garlic
Goat Cheese Fritter $6.50 ea.
- date relish & spiced carrot
Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
- mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
- asparagus, pine nut & vincotto
Coconut Panna Cotta $16.00
- pineapple sorbet & pistachio wafer
Chocolate Truffles $4.00 ea.
- dark or white
Twice Baked Blue Cheese Souffle $24.00
- pear, candied hazelnut & fig tapenade
Fried Broccoli $10.00
- anchovy cream, almonds & capers

SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
- Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
CHICKEN AND CHEESE BLAT $19.50
- Cheese topped grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber, on bread, drizzled with roasted garlic aïoli dressing served with golden fries.
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
- A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
GREEN THAI CHICKEN CURRY $18.90
- Sautéed chicken thigh, aromatic lemongrass in a Thai-inspired coconut cream sauce, garnished with peanuts, fried shallots and accompanied with fragrant jasmine rice.
GOURMET FISH & CHIPS $19.90
- Two fillets of grouper fried in our Mac’s Gold batter served with a fresh seasonal salad, tartare sauce & golden fries.
OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
- Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
CRUSTED MUSHROOMS $18.50
- Panko crumb crusted portabella mushrooms topped stuffed with cream cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach, fresh garden salad.
ANCHOR STEAK $29.90
- An Anchor favourite, scotch fillet steak cooked to your liking on the char-grill, topped with bacon, onions & mushroom, served with seasonal salad & fries, finished with a beef jus.

. satay chicken sticks (3) gf $7.00
- dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.
Fried pork balls (6) gf $7.50
- secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and
Side of stir fry vegetables $9.90
Chilli and fresh basil v * $12.50
- fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Stir fried noodles v $12.50
- egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
- sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Ginger stir fry v * $12.50
- fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Larb chicken salad gf $12.50
- minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken

Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Truffle fries $6.50
Add grilled chicken $3.50
Add blackened fish $4.50
Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
Caesar salad $19.50
- Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing
Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50

Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22
Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint
Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews

Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
- It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
$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
Fruit Bag N/A
- Our delicious crisp apple slices are picked from New Zealand orchards. They're fresh, washed, sliced, ready to eat and extremely yummy.
Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake® N/A
- Get your hands on our famous soft serve topped with a mouth-watering chocolate Cadbury Flake®.
Plain Sundae N/A
- Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
$30 Legends Sharebox® $30
- Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.

Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
Bread options N/A
- Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made coee porter BBQ sauce
Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
Edamamae, soy miri $7
House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7

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.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Funghi Town $21.00
- Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil
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!
Hummus & Pita Platter $13.00
- House-made spicy garlic and roasted red capsicum hummus with fresh baked pita, served with cucumbers, and carrot sticks.
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Mt Arthur $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, chevre goat cheese, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red capsicums, kalamata olives, fresh spinach. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan!

Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Spaghetti Olio (small / large) $15.50 / $20.50
- Fresh spaghetti tossed in Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli, shaved parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper
Vanilla Ice Cream $6.50 Extra scoops $1.50
- served with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce
Vege Patch $19.50/$29.50
- Wood-roasted pumpkin and kumara, red capsicum, broccoli and mushroom topped with lemon pepper yoghurt finished with a hint of cumin
Add wood-roasted chicken or house smoked salmon $4
French Chick $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
Add mixed green salad $7.50
Tahuna $14.50/$21.50
- Tuna, capers and sliced red onion

Steak, Eggs and Chips $15.00
- The best value in town. Prime rump steak, hand cut chips and have perfectly fried eggs
Steak, Eggs and Chips
Crispy Chicken Salad $23.00
- Chicken breast strips tossed in our blend of spices over salad greens, tomato, capsicum and crispy noodles then drizzled with roast garlic mayonnaise
DAIRY FREE AND GLUTEN FREE
Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
- Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh herb butter topped with cheese and grilled
Squid Salad $15.00
- Panko crumbed squid rings, lighly fried and served with garlic aioli over lettuce, tomato, sprouts, avocado and lemon wedges
350g $35.00
Mozzarella and pine nut stuffed mushrooms, potato and garlic gallettes and a side of salad

Lamb/Venison $11.90
- Lamb or venison patty, caramelised onion, beetroot relish, salad & mayo
Kids Mini Pizza $6.50
- Ham, cheese, tomato
Squid Ring $1.30
Burger $8.50
- meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
Chicken Nugget $1.00
Vege or Chicken Roll $3.00
Chicken Hit/Chicken Satay $11.90
- Chicken breast coated with cajun seasoning & onion jam or satay sauce, salad & mayo
Extras $2.00
- Bacon

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
Side Salad $6.00
- Fresh salad drizzled with Housemade orange mayonnaise
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) >>
Eggs On Toast $19.50
- Your choice of fried, scrambled or poached eggs, served on garlic ciabatta with approx. 150gr Pestell’s bacon OR a generous serve of Crusoe’s “Magical Mushrooms”, hash browns & Housemade Aioli
Eggs Benedict $19.50
- 2 Poached eggs on toasted Housemade buns, baby spinach & Hollandaise sauce. With your choice of approx. 150gr Pestell’s bacon OR a generous serve of Crusoe’s “Magical Mushrooms” OR *150gr House hot smoked salmon *House Smoked Salmon - Extra $6.00
Breakfast Extras $2.00
- Toast
Breakfast Extras $4.00
- 2 eggs
Crusoeʼs Legendary Burgers - Beef Burger $23.80
- 200 gr. of NZ prime beef Housemade burger (Aioli, tomato sauce, Pestellʼs bacon)

Eggs Benedict (V)(GFO) $17.00
- 2 soft poached eggs served with spinach and creamy hollandaise on a toasted english muffin with: Bacon - Seared home cured salmon-mushrooms & halloumi
Poached Eggs on Toast (V)G(FO) $10.00
Toasted Bagel $7.00
- Homemade Strawberry, raspberry & lemon jam / Cream Cheese and pesto
Chunky Handcut Chips S $3.50 / L $6.50
- Served with aioli
Served on toasted bagel with yello's special salad min $10.00
Yello's Toasted Muesli(V) $14.00
- with freash fruit, poached berries and toghurt
Pumpkin, Roast Capsicum, Feta and Toasted Seeds (V)(GF) $8.50
Sliced Ham, Brie, Pesto, tomato

Hotcake Syrup N/A
- Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like.
Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Mega Waffle Cone N/A
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
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.
The Clubhouse Angus N/A
- We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
- It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 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.