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

- Vegetable $13.00
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
Deep Fried Calamari with Spicy Sauce $10.00
- Deep fried Calamari Served with a rich Tom Yum mayonnaise dipping sauce
Silken Tofu with Chili Jam $8.00
- Soft slices of crumbed silken tofu deep fried and served topped with chili jam
- Vegetable and Tofu $21.00
Crispy Chicken Wings with Caramelised Ginger Sauce $11.00
- Chicken Wings served with a sweet caramelised ginger sauce
Green Curry with Chicken $22.00
- Boneless chicken breast pieces served in a traditional rice green curry with seasonal vegetable
Miang Cocktail Salmon $12.00
- Zesty fresh salmon with red onion, lemon zest, coriander, lemon grass, and fancy lettuce - Salmon (3) / Tofu (4)

Spiced Braised Pork Belly $27.90
- Served with garlic potatoes, seasonal salad, granny apple chutney and shiraz syrup
Cold Smoked Chicken $22.90
- Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
Chocolate Guinness Cake
- Gooey warm chocolate fudge sauce and vanilla ice cream
Garlic Potatoes
Hotdogs 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce
Bread and Dips $14.90
- Freshly baked ciabatta and duo of dips
All $6.00
Try our vegetarian option with a field mushroom and tomato chilli jam

Vegetable $17
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)
Vegetable $15
- Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja
Guacamole $10
- with corn chips
Nachos $11
- Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
Side Salad $8
- Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Tarakihi Ceviche $12
- Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly
Vegetable $8
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, feta, salsa fresca, salsa roja, crema

Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50

. clay pot rice gf v $13.00
- mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Chicken, beef, pork, vegetables peanut sauce, steamed rice $2.50
Served with steamed jasmine rice
. 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.
Stir fried noodles v $12.50
- egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Chilli stir fry v $12.50
- stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own hot chilli paste sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spicy herbs v $12.50
- this dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
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

Prawn Tacos $15.00
- Flash Grilled Prawns, Fresh Mango and Coriander Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Coriander and Chipotle Mayonnaise
Pic’s Peanut Butter Parfait, Dark Chocolate Brownie $14.00
- Salted Caramel Sauce and Caramel Corn
Lamb Shank
- Slow Cooked Till Tender. Served with Creamy Potato Mash, Glazed Baby Carrots, Red Wine Gravy and Kumara Crisps (GF)
ideal for one – $20.00
Honey Roasted Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Tart $15.00
- With French Goat Cheese, Rocket and Pinot Syrup
Grilled to your liking
Warm Lamb Salad $21.00
- Baby Spinach, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Honey Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Smoky Eggplant and Mint Yogurt Dressing
One Shank - $28.00

Pasta Of The Day $18.00
- (wait staff will advise)
Roast Sweet Temptation Tomatoes $3.00
Steak, Eggs & Fries $24.00
- 200g Sirloin
Waitoa ‘Popcorn Chicken’ $17.50
- New York style crispy chicken with buffalo sauce
Waitoa Chicken Salad $16.50
- house spiced chicken thigh, salad mix and crispy noodles
Seasonal Oysters $3.00/$3.50
- natural $3.00/beer battered $3.50
Chunky Wedges $11.00
- with sweet chilli and sour cream
Chicken Fiesta $22.00
- chicken, streaky bacon, baby spinach, red onion, cream cheese and berry aioli

Chicken Chargrill $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Bacon & Egg $8.80
- as plain + pineapple + ham steak
Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00
Chicken Satay $8.00
- as chicken fillet + satay sauce
Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
Meat lovers $9.80
- 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce
Mushroom $8.00
- as plain + mushroom
Rib Eye Steak $9.60
- mayo, lettuce, beetroot, cheese onion, BBQ sauce Egg

Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
- Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
-Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00
Tiramisu $14.00
Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
-Tuna steaks $20.00
-Handmade egg pasta, carbonara $15.00
Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
Panna cotta $12.00
- cream berries, chocolate

Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
Baked eggplant $18
- tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
Spanish style meatball $18
- tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
Pan fried halloumi $18
- lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce

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!
PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
- battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter
Fish of the day $6.80
- fillet of, battered & deep fried
Chips $3.00/ $4.00
- punnet / scoop
The Cow Pat $12.80
- Our own tasty homemade beef patty grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with salads, aioli dressing & tangy homemade tomato relish.
The Hau $14.50
- The works! Homemade beef patty, grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with an egg, grilled bacon, pineapple ring and beetroot. Aioli dressing, relish and salad complete this awesome feed!
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!
GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
- selection of flavours (subject to availability)

Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
- On sour dough bread served with crackling, gravy and apple chutney, salad leaves
Side Salad $7.00
Vegetable Strudel $21.00
- Portobello mushrooms, selection of vegetables baked in puff pastry with sundried tomato and brie, served with salad leaves, tomato and capsicum relish
●Caesar Salad (GF Available) $20.50
- Cos lettuce tossed with creamy dressing, croutons, crisp bacon, parmesan, anchovies and soft egg
Children’S Platter (GF Option) $9.50
- Cheese, bread, fresh fruit, raisins and cold meat
-Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra
Kids Breakfast $10.00
- Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- With chocolate or berry sauce

Vindaloo (prawn) $16.50
- Spicy curry
Butter chicken $14.20
- Popular creamy toamto base yummy curry
Fish masala $16.50
- Onion, mustard and spice in a thick sauce.
Korma (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
Dal makhni $13.50
- Protein and fiber rich lentil, cooked in thick tomato based gravy
Samosa 2pc $5.00
Seek kebab 4pc $12.00
Karahi (prawn) $16.50
- Dry curry with mixed vegetables

Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.

Hash bites $3.50
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Garlic bread $3.50
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella