Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel in Nelson Menu

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Selection of Breads $8.00
- Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Soup of the Day $13.00
- Served with Fresh Bread Roll
Scallops $22.00
- Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil
Octopus $16.50
- Black Olive Aioli, Capers and Brioche Crumbs and Nasturtium
Baked Mussels $15.50
- With Parmesan, Verjus, Prosciutto and Parsley
Slow Roasted Beetroot $15.00
- Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- With Garlic Croutons
Prawn Gyoza $17.00
- Lemongrass, Coriander, Lime, Ginger and Soy

Tofu and Pumpkin Ravioli $24.00
- Quinoa, Wilted Spinach and Cashew Nut Dressing
Fish & Chips $28.50
- Hand Cut Chips, Lemon and Tartar Sauce
Bouillabaisse $38.00
- Prawns, Mussels, Market Fish, Crab and Rouille
Crisp Skin Snapper $35.00
- Pork Belly, Parsley Purée and Brown Butter Crumbs
Big Eye Tuna $39.00
- Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils
John Dory $39.00
- Mutton Bird Cannelloni, Artichoke, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Fried Hens Yolk
Veal Fillet $39.00
- Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce
Lamb Lion $39.00
- Confit Belly, Black Pudding Dumpling, Rosemary and Pomegranate Molasses

Roasted Vegetables $7.00
- Glazed in Manuka Honey and Thyme
Green Beans $7.00
- Butter and Soft Herbs
Garden Salad $7.00
- Mustard Dressing
Potatoes $7.00
- Sea Salt, Parsley and Butter
Fries $7.00
- Sea Salt

White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
- With Espresso
Peanut Mousse $15.00
- Chocolate Crumbs, Apricot and Lavender
Tasting of Jaffa $15.00
- Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon Jaffa Soil and Cream
Baileys Brulée $15.00
- With Anzac Finger
Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
- Quince and Crackers
Selection of Ice Creams $ 7.00

Rakau Blue N/A
- A decadent creamy, mild blue cheese with a soft texture. Not a strong blue, but is beautiful to eat. This cheese is made using vegetarian rennet so is perfect for vegetarians.
Urbock N/A
- Wangapeka’s Urbock is a creamy, semi-soft cheese infused with the flavour of Nelson Bays Brewery Urbock Beer. Another of our earthy, savoury tasting cheeses.
Matariki N/A
- Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
Tui N/A
- Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.

Three course $75.00
- Amuse Bouche: Scallops, Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil OR Slow Roasted Beetroot Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey. Intermezzo: Big Eye Tuna, Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils OR Veal Fillet Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce. Peanut Mousse, Chocolate Crumbs and Apricot and Lavender OR Tasting of Jaffa, Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon, Jaffa Soil and Cream. Coffee and Selection of Teas.

Nearby Sample Menus

Soft Shell Crab - Larb $27.00
- Served in a spicy and tangy sauce with coriander, spring onion, red onion and mint - Tofu $22.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $13.00
Slow Cooked Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
- Rice Noodles served in a beef based broth, topped with tender pieces of sliced beef, slow cook beef and garnished with fried garlic, spring onion and coriander
Tamarind Lamb Rack $25.00
- Tender slices of lamb rack, served with an accompanying sweet and tangy tamarind sauce
Venison Panang Curry with Parmesan Cheese $29.00
- Tender New Zealand venison served in thick rich panang curry, topped with parmesan cheese and served with pan-fried vegetable and kumara chips - Change from Rice to Roti $3.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
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 $13.00

Vegetable $8
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, feta, salsa fresca, salsa roja, crema
6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)
Vegetable $17
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Tamales $9
- Steamed sweetcorn on corn husk, feta, salsa roja
Beetroot Sombrero Salad $18
- Nut filled beetroot sombreros, ensalada del dia
Chicken $8
- Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
Coconut Spanish Flan $9
- with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
Pork $15
- Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa

Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
Add grilled chicken $3.50
Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50
Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00

Seafood Chowder (Brightwater Riesling) $15.00
Recommended wines available by the glass
The Tides Ale Battered Turbot $28.00
- House cut fries/ house made tartare (The Tide's Ale)
Balsamic Roasted Beetroot/ Feta and Rocket (GF) $7.00
White Chocolate Creme Brulee $15.00
- Macadamia nut/ crystallised ginger sable (GF on request)
Truffle Mash (GF) $7.00
Eye Fillet $42.00
- Truffle mash/ burst cherry tomatoes/ red wine jus (GF) (Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon)
Venison Denver Leg $38.00
- Honey masted kumara/ Wilted greens/ star anise jus (GF) (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)

Pork Spare Ribs Thod $9.50
- Country style pork ribs marinated in zesty Thai seasoning and deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Phad Piew Wan $19.00
- Thai sweet and sour dish with pineapple, tomato and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Samosa (vegetarian) $9.50
- Crispy patties stuffed with potato and mixed vegetables, deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
Yellow Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
- A dish from southern Thailand. Aromatic turmeric curry paste, potato and medley of vegetables with your choice of chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian with tofu.
Phad Khing Sod $19.00
- Stir fried fresh ginger and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Fish $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Goong Hom Sabai $12.00
- Prawns marinated with Thai herbs and spices, wrapped with won ton pastry and deep fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce. 5 pieces.
Green Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
- The most popular Thai curry with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Phad Prik Khing $24.00
- Stir-fried thick spice red curry sauce with crispy pork belly, beans, capsicum, sweet basil and kaffir lime leaf.

Chicken Salad $12.00
- Grilled chicken breast on lettuce with tomato, cucumber and fries.
Smoked Salmon Salad $23.50
- Smoked salmon, asparagus, tomato and salad greens tossed in aioli seasoned with dill.
Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
- Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit 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.
Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
- Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
Tomato Sauce $1.00
Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
- A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.

CHEESEBURGER
- You can't go wrong with our Cheeseburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
FRIES
- More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
HOT CAKES
- Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
THE BOMB
- With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast
$5.50 CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER
- The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sundae. Now that's value!

Aioli N/A
Turkey & Ham N/A
Olives N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Carrot N/A
Lettuce N/A
Meatball N/A
Natural Swiss N/A

BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella

300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00

Choose traditional or spicy
E2. Poh Pieh Puck $7.00
- Eight vegetarian spring rolls with vermicelli and vegetables, served with sweet sauce
Seafood $19.00
Chicken, Beef or Honey Pork $16.00
King Prawns $21.00
Seafood $19.00
S1. Tom Yum
- A mildly spiced broth, infused with lemongrass, galanga, tamarind and ginger, the most famous of Poppy Thais’ soups
Seafood $19.00

Salad $4.90 EA
Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
- A classic sundae, vanilla ice cream, with whipped cream and your choice of sauce. Caramel / Chocolate / Passionfruit / Berry
Beef Nachos $16.90
- Beef nachos served in an edible tortilla bowl, with guacamole and sour cream
Very Berry Smoothie $9.00
- Berries, yoghurt, honey, passionfruit pulp orange juice and pineapple juice
Chilli Cheese Bread $7.90
- Four pieces of toasted french stick, smothered in garlic butter and topped with sweet chilli and melted cheese
Eggs Benedict $17.90
- Two soft poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, with your choice of salmon, bacon or spinach. Extra Salmon, Bacon or Spinach $3.50 ea
Roast of the Day $15.90
- Classic Kiwi roast with all the trimmings. Check with your wait staff for todays roast flavour
Tomatoes $3.50 EA

Fries large $4.00
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Beef $7.00
pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50

SALMON CHOWDER $ 16.00
- Beautiful chowder with Moroccan flavored hot smoked salmon, fluffed milk, fresh herbs and crispy mini ciabattas. (only available from May - October)
SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
- Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
- crunchy salmon or chicken bites.

Bacon / Grilled Chicken / Salmon / Halloumi $5.00
Yello's Toasted Muesli(V) $14.00
- with freash fruit, poached berries and toghurt
B.L.T
- Fresh Grilled Bacon, lettuce and tomato
The Ultimate Bacon Butty with Lashings of tomato sauce
Burger of the Week $17.00
- See our specials board for this week's burger. Served in toasted focaccia with crisp salad leaves
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Chunky Handcut Chips S $3.50 / L $6.50
- Served with aioli
Pumpkin, Roast Capsicum, Feta and Toasted Seeds (V)(GF) $8.50