Cafe Max in Nelson Menu

TAPAS - SMALL PLATES TAPAS - SMALL PLATES
  • Pan de Ajo $8.00
    • Garlic bread. Toasted ciabatta with fresh garlic and olive oil.
  • Patatas Bravas $9.00
    • Roughed fries topped with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce. Probably the most popular tapa in Spain to accompany any drink.
  • Tortilla a la Asturiana $9.00
    • Asturian style fritatta with potato, egg, herbs, onion, red capsicum and chorizo.
  • Empanadillas de Carne $9.00
    • Oven baked butter pastry envelopes. Filled with beef tomato, onion and capsicum.
  • Alitas de Pollo Al Ajillo $9.00
    • Spicy chicken wings with garlic, herbs and sherry.
  • Croquetas de Pollo $11.00
    • Creamy chicken croquettes.
  • Riñones Al Jerez $11.00
    • Sauteed kidney with Sherry, garlic and herbs "Jerez Style".
  • Higaditos Al Oporto $11.00
    • Sauteed chicken livers with Port, garlic and herbs.
  • Ensalada de Verano $11.00
    • Summer Salad. Lettuce, tomato, capsicum, olives, feta. Ideal as a green 'break' to accompany other tapas.
  • Escalivada $12.00
    • Grilled vegetables. A Catalonian Favourite! Tomato, zucchini, aubergine, mushrooms and red pepper with Romesco sauce.
  • Espinacas a la Catalana $12.00
    • Catalan style spinach sautéed in olive oil with garlic, sultanas, pinenuts and feta cheese.
  • Alcachofas con Jamón $12.00
    • Sauteed artichokes in olive oil with Spanish cured ham, garlic and herbs.
  • Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
    • Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
  • Calamares a la Romana $12.00
    • Crispy squid rings served with aioli and lemon.
  • Boquerones a la Malagueña $12.00
    • Crispy fresh anchovies "Málaga style" with aioli and lemon.
  • Callos a la Madrileña $12.00
    • Stewed tripe "Madrid style" with tomatoes and red wine.
  • Pincho Moruno $12.00
    • Grilled marinated lamb and vegetable skewer.
  • Brocheta de Chorizo y Queso $12.00
    • Grilled chorizo, haloumi and vegetable skewer.
  • Rabo de Toro a la Cordobesa $12.00
    • Braised Oxtail Cordoba style with wine raisins and orange peel.
  • Pimientos Rellenos $12.00
    • Beef ragout stuffed red capsicums baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
  • Berenjena Rellena $14.00
    • Beef ragout stuffed aubergine baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
  • Lomo Adobado $14.00
    • Grilled Pork Loin marinated in Spanish "adobo" served with mash potatoes "revolcona" style.
  • Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
    • Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
  • Bacalao a la Vizcaina $14.00
    • Grilled Icelandic de-salted cod topped with a red capsicum and garlic sauce "Biscayne style" served with "revolcona" mashed potatoes.
  • Rape Con Pipirrana $14.00
    • Grilled Monkfish topped with a vinaigrette julienne of tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, onion and herbs.
  • Fuente de Tapas Variadas $25.00 x1 / $48.00 x2
    • Tapas platter of grilled vegetables, chorizo, empanadilla, chicken and lamb skewers, tortilla, croquette, mussels, olives, feta, dip and ciabatta.
LA CENA - DINNER LA CENA - DINNER
  • Pescado Con Patatas $21.00
    • Fish and chips. An English classic also popular in 'The Costas': beer battered market fish with salad and hand cut fries. (Also grilled with no batter).
  • Hamburguesa Española $21.00
    • The Spanish beef burger: Prime beef pattie, Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish and mayonnaise. Served with hand cut fries.
  • Sopa de Marisco $22.00
    • Basque style seafood chowder with a base of creamed vegetables and tomatoes, white wine, rice, monkfish, mussels, shrimp, cockles and calamari. Served with ciabatta.
  • Ensalada de Queso $22.00
    • Grilled haloumi salad with falafel, kalamata olives,tomatoes, roast vegetables nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Ensalada de Pollo $22.00
    • Grilled breast chicken salad with Valdeón blue cheese, tomatoes, kalamata olives roast vegetables, nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Ensalada de Salmón $24.00
    • Pan-fried salmon fillet salad with tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, avocado, boiled egg, nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Ensalada de Cordero $24.00
    • Grilled lamb backstrap salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, falafel, feta, nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
    • The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Fideus Rossejats $24.00 pp
    • Roasted vermicelli "paella" with chicken, shrimp, mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock to create the perfect pasta dish Spanish style. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Pescado Del Dia POA
    • Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
  • Solomillo de Buey $35.00
    • Pure Angus eye fillet steak served to your liking with a blue cheese sauce, hand cut fries and salad.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
    • Braised Lamb, Chunky Vegetables, in a Rich Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce, Served with sautéed Potato
  • Caesar Salad $20.50
    • Cos Lettuce tossed with Creamy Dressing, Croutons, Crisp Bacon, Parmesan, Anchovies and Soft Egg (GF Available). With Chicken add $5.00
  • Tomato Sauce $0.50
  • Grape Escape Chicken Focaccia $19.00
    • Served Warm with Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise and Salad Leaves
  • Kids Flapjacks $9.50
    • Two Pancakes served with Crisp Bacon, Banana and Maple Syrup
  • Garlic Bread $6.50
  • Bowl of Fries $6.50
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $19.25
    • Our own Fresh Baked Focaccia with Bacon, Egg, Avocado Spread, Tomato, Onion Jam and Brie
  • Affogato, ice-cream, espresso with Amaretto or Frangelico $14.00
  • Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
  • Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Green salad or mixed vegetables or roasted potato or house fries $5.00
  • Pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato $29.50
  • Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
  • Hash Brown N/A
    • Get 'em hot. A crunchy, golden brown crust steaming with fluffy potato inside.
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • 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.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 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.
  • Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
  • M&M’S MINIS® McFlurry® N/A
    • For a delicious mouthful of rainbow happiness, try the M&M’S® MINIS McFlurry. It’s the tantalisingly tiny M&M’S you love, blended perfectly into creamy soft-serve.
  • 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.
  • Apple Pie N/A
    • Crisp pastry, lovingly filled with crisp Granny Smith apples picked in New Zealand orchards and served piping hot.
  • Naanizza veggie $7
    • A delicious fusion where naan breat meets pizza, stuffed with cottage cheese, onion, capsicum and spices.
  • Balti chicken $17
    • One of Britain's most popular dishes - medium-spiced chicken cooked with peppers and french beans.
  • Chicken curry $17
    • An authentic, traditional North Indian curry.
  • Nasi goreng $15
    • Malaysian-style fried rice with spicy sambal, egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
  • Side platter $10
  • Malabari $19.5
    • Prawns or fish cooked in coconut-based gravy.
  • Rendang $14.5
    • A spicy meat dish which originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia - popular in Malaysia and other South Asian countries.
  • Keema naan / paneer kulcha $5
  • - Tui – Hard Aged Cheddar Style Cheese
  • - BEEF $22.00
    • 180gm Homemade Ground Beef Pattie, Melted Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions and Ball Park Mustard
  • Fries with Aioli $5.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
    • Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
  • Potato Skins, Paprika Salt, Parmesan and Sour Cream $7.00
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Antipasto Platter
    • Fresh Selection of Local Delights, Including Blackball Salami, Cold Smoked Salmon, Ham, Artichokes, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Local Cheeses and Sundried Tomatoes. Served With Toasted Sourdough, Kakariki Olive Oil and Dips
  • Czech Pilsner Beer Battered Fish & Chips $26.00
    • Can Be Ordered Grilled (GF). Served With Fresh Salad, Homemade Tartare Sauce and Lemon
  • Vegetarian Roll $15.50
    • Assorted Tempura vegetables, sesame infused Wakame seaweed and sushi ginger
  • Dragon Roll $20.00
    • Inside out roll with grilled eel, tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, served with mayo and teriyaki sauce
  • Tataki $19.50/$21.50
    • Choose between fillet of beef or venison. Lightly seared and cooled down, served with ginger soy sauce and Japanese Karashi mustard.
  • Salmon Avocado Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh salmon, avocado, egg omelette and cucumber.
  • Chicken Kara-age $17.50
    • Traditional Japanese marinated fried chicken served with Japanese mayonnaise sauce.
  • Seafood $ 49.00
  • Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $17.50
    • New Zealand Wakame and Goma wakame
  • Assorted Tempura $34.00
    • A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
  • Choose any two sides & steak sauce
  • Market Fish $32.00
    • with salsa verde and two sides
  • 350G Pure Angus Ribeye $36.00
  • 300G Pure Angus Sirloin $32.00
  • 200G First Light Wagyu Sirloin $65.00
  • 400G Wakanui Blue Rump $34.00
  • Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Seasonal Oysters $3.00/$3.50
    • natural $3.00/beer battered $3.50
  • 26 Sweet & Sour Tofu (Dâu Hũ Xāo Chua Ngot) $14
    • Onion, mushroom, red and green capsicum, pineapple
  • 81 Stir Fried Chinese Noodles (Mi᷈Xāo Heo)
    • Pak-choi, Carrot, Sprouts
  • Chicken $14
  • 13 Seafood Spring Rolls (Nem Hai San) - 3 rolls $12
    • Deep fried rice paper spring rolls filled with prawns, squid and crab meat
  • 70 Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Pho Xāo)
    • Rice noodles, shallots, onion, sprouts, tamarind sauce
  • 29 Stir-Fried Eggplant with Tofu (Cā Xāo Dâ̗ u) $14
    • Eggplant, tofu, spring onion, garlic, perilla
  • 20 Crispy Chicken (Gā Chiên Giōn) $12
    • Marinated chicken thigh/wings served with fries
  • Seafood $18
  • Lamb S $8.8 / L $11.8
  • Kids sizes $4.90
  • Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Turkish bread $0.90
  • ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
  • Add salad $2.80
  • Vege pattie $1.90
  • Falafel $1.80
  • Italian $15.00
    • Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
  • Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
    • Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
  • BBQ Chicken $17.00
    • Barbecue sauce base, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast, roasted red capsicums & red onion
  • Rocket $19.00
    • Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
  • Smoked Salmon $22.00
    • Olive oil and garlic base, smoked salmon, sliced brie & parmesan, lemon slices & capers
  • 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.
  • Chocolate Mousse $9.00
    • Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
  • Classic Cheese $11.00
    • Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Stir Fried Beef with Black Pepper & Vegetables GF $14.50
  • Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Samosa V $8.50
    • Eight crisp spicy vegetarian pastries served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Street Noodles $11.00
    • A Golden Bell special. This noodle dish & the noodle soup dish listed below are our Head Chef’s versions of authentic Thai noodle dishes commonly available on the streets of Thailand’s cities & villages and much loved by generations of Thai people. Rice noodles with minced pork, crispy pork, bean sprouts & crushed peanuts are flavoured with lime, lemon & Thai herbs.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Stir Fried Yellow curry GF / V
    • With bamboo shoots, bean curd, peas & red pepper. Available with:
  • Monday-friday 7am-11am
  • Breads & dips (pull apart loaf) $20.00
    • With a trio of in house dips
  • -Add camembert or blue cheese $5.00
  • Chicken liver pate $16.00
    • Made in house accompanied with toasted bread
  • 11am-late
  • Sticky date pudding $15.00
    • Made in house served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and a butterscotch fudge sauce
  • -Served with sour cream & chilli sauce $15.00
  • 11am-late
  • 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
  • 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
  • -Corn Chips
  • -Regular $10.50
  • -Salsa
  • Side Orders $3.00
  • -Guacamole
  • Tacos-soft or Crispy,
    • 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
  • Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
  • Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
  • Lemon Assiette Lemon and chilli cake, Lemon posset, chilli syrup $14.5
  • Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
  • Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
  • Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
  • pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
  • Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
  • Char Burger $6.50
  • Chicken $7.00
  • Fries large $4.00
  • Lamb $8.00
  • Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
  • Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Cafe Max

Cafe Max

location

Address

136 Hardy Street, Nelson City, Nelson, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035468304

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Contemporary , Mediterranean , Spanish , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
136 Hardy Street, Nelson City, Nelson, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand