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

Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
Ōra king salmon carpaccio w cucumber, radish, red onion, coriander & ginger-soy dressing $19.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
Grilled steak sandwich w fried egg, avocado, tomato chutney, cress & cabbage slaw $16.50
Coconut cream & turmeric crepes w grilled prawns, bean sprouts, cucumber, red onion peanuts, coriander, chilli, lime & palm sugar dressing $20.50
Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
Add bubble & squeak, avocado or mushrooms $5 each

Chicken $17
- Braised chicken adobo, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Pork $8
- Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
Carne Fajitas $22
- Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
Corned Beef $8
- Pulled corned beef, slaw, avocado & corn salsa, habanero mustard mayo
Nachos $11
- Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
Chicken $15
- Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Side Salad $8
- Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Empanadas $9
- Empanada del dia, savoury pastries (2) served with salsa and sour cream

Butter chicken $17
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Korma chicken $17
- Boneless chicken cooked with cashew-based gravy.
Kakori seekh kabab (lamb) $10
- Ground spiced lamb mince, molded onto skewers and cooked in the tandoori oven - the world's softest kebab!
Tandoori chops $12
- Lamb cutlets marinated with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoori oven.
Paneer butter masala $15
- Mango-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy masala sauce.
Malai kofta $15
- Delicious clusters of lightly-fried homemade cottage cheese, potato and nuts served with a delicate cashew-based gravy.
Peshwari naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
Keema naan / paneer kulcha $5

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
Apple Slaw $7
- With hazelnuts
Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
- Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
Beef Burger $22
- Caramelised onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, hand cut chips
Fish Cakes $19
- Spinach, free-range poached eggs & hollandaise
Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
- Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips
Eggs Benedict $18
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Bacon

Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
Truffle fries with grated parmesan
Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18
Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint
Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
Fish Du Jour
- wait staff will advise market price

$8.00 Pack $8.00
- 1 Fish, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1/2 Scoop Chips
Lasagna Topper $3.20
Scallops $2.30
Jam Wraps $2.30
Jelly $1.20
Meat $3.30
Bacon & Egg $7.50
Battered Moro $3.70

- Either Hand Cut Chips, Creamy Potato Gratin or Creamy Potatoes Mash And
- Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
Honey Roasted Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Tart $15.00
- With French Goat Cheese, Rocket and Pinot Syrup
- Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue
Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings $6.00
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
Lamb Shank
- Slow Cooked Till Tender. Served with Creamy Potato Mash, Glazed Baby Carrots, Red Wine Gravy and Kumara Crisps (GF)
ideal for one $19.00

81 Stir Fried Chinese Noodles (Mi᷈Xāo Heo)
- Pak-choi, Carrot, Sprouts
Tofu $14
83 Stir-Fried Chicken/Pork with Curry $14
- Sliced Chicken or Pork stir-fried with curry paste, pineapple, carrot, capsicum and onion
~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
Chicken $14
21 Noodle Soup (Phờ) $12
- Chicken or Beef
10 Crispy Squid (Mủc Chiên Giōn) $10
- Deep-fried marinated squid
Seafood $18

PERI PERI TENDERCRISP
- Just like the Original, but with a little flame. Premium chicken fillet, juicy sliced tomatoes, and premium lettuce, topped with our delicious spicy mayo. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
BBQ BEEF APRIL 2017
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of mayo and sliced onions, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
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 BACON MEATY
- The Chicken Bacon Meaty Burger: 2 crispy chicken patties, 6 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, and BBQ sauce. Oh, and we added some onion too. It’s part of the Meatatarian Range, available for a limited time
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
WHOLEMEAL WRAPS
- Crispy chicken fillet with freshly sliced tomatoes, fresh lettuce and creamy mayo with either Peri Peri, Caesar or BBQ sauce, all folded up in a soft wholemeal wrap. Add bacon or cheese if you like, and make it a value meal by adding regular fries and a regular soft drink or side salad and pump mini
JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
HAWAIIAN BK CHICKEN
- Make room for a succulent chicken patty topped with cheese, sizzling bacon, crisp lettuce and sweet, juicy pineapple. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal

Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00

300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00

French goat cheese tartelette $18
- roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
West Coast whitebait omelette $22
- Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
- Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón

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
Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
- Trust us on this one - it's good!
Hawaiian $14.50/$21.50
- Shaved ham and pineapple pieces
Salmon Penne $20.50
- House smoked South Island salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
Woolly Woolly $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yoghurt
Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
- Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
Bowl of fries cooked in oil (Add sauce, 50c) $6.50

Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.

COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
- crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
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
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON
SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
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)