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

James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $23.50
- Porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and gravy. Served with toasted Ale House bread.
Deep South Salmon $33.50
- Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Onions $3.50
Caesar Salad $19.80
- The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
- All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
Chicken Parcels $25.00/ $29.20
- Chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots, cream cheese and smoked paprika wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings. Served with green salad and crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Enjoy with a glass of distinctively hoppy Speight's Summit.
Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
- An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
Garlic Sauce $2.50

Prawn $17
- Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
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
Huevos Rancheros $20
- Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
Smoked Fish $15
- Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
Fish $8
- Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
Coconut Spanish Flan $9
- with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)

Ice Cream Sundae $15.00
- Chocolate/ Raspberry/ Strawberry/ Caramel
Three Cheese Arancini $17.00
- Truffle mayonnaise (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay)
Beef Cheek Croquette $19.00
- House made Beetroot Chutney (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
Rhubarb and Peach Crumble $15.00
- Anglalse/ vanilla Ice cream
Lamb Salad $27.00
- Semi dried tomatoes/ feta/ sweet potato/ red onion/ pumpkin seeds/ rocket/balsamic Vinaigrette (GF) (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
The Tides Gourmet Salad (GF) $6.00
Recommended wines available by the glass
Selection of Sorbets (GFI (DF) $15.00

Bannana Fritter $2.50
Avocado /Calamari / Egg / Feta / Bacon / Ham / Pepperoni / Salami / Anchovies / Sundried Tomatoes / Mussels $2.00
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
Chicken Burger $10.00
- Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seedbread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney,beetroot, salad
Donut $3.00
- Oven Baked Fish extra $0.50
Cajun Fish Burger $10.00
- Hot and Spicy oven baked fish fillets with greek yoghurt dressing, salad

Coffee / Tea $4.00
Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
Steamed greens with garlic & oyster sauce $8.50
Grilled Spiced Ciabatta with tomato chilli jam $5.90
Crisp Fried Whole Snapper $39.00
- with yellow bean sauce, steamed greens & jasmine rice (when available)
Pad Thai with Tofu $26.90
Chilli Chocolate Mousse with cream and chocolate stick $12.00
Chilli Salt Squid $18.00 / $28.50
- with fresh herbs & sprouts

Two Course Roast of the Day $18.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. all trimmings, rich gravy, Yorkshire pudding & a dessert of the day to follow
Beef Nachos $15.00
- Corn chips, melted cheese, chilli con-Carne, home-made salsa, sour cream & sweet chilli
Veggie $18.00
- Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
Cheesy fries & Gravy (250grams) $5.50
- Add Gravy / Aioli 1
Fries (500grams) GF $7.00
Fish Burger $18.00
- Beer battered gurnard, home-made tartare sauce & carrots, served w. fries
Veggie Burger $17.00
- Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
Meat Lovers $18.50
- Pepperoni, Chorizo, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Home-made tomato sauce

Chicken, Brie, Cranberry and Filo Pastry $24.00
- Oven baked in filo pastry and served with salad, seasoned wedges, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
- Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
Fish n Chips $22.00
- Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
Antipasto Platter $35.00
- A tasty selection of edried and cured meats, cheese, bread, dips, crackers, fruit and marinated vegetables.
Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.
Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
- Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
Thai Beef Salad $23.50
- Pan seared strips of marinated beef served on mesculin leaves, mung beans, cashew nuts and capsicum, topped with honey mustard dressing.

Lamb S $9.2 / L $11.8
Kids sizes $4.90
Kids sizes $5.40
Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
Add salad $2.80
Lamb S $10.9 / L $12.9
Chicken S $9.2 / L $11.8
Salad $5.70

We have available for sale our herb vinaigrette, mustard mayonnaise, tomato and chilli jam, quince jelly, chilli and lemongrass sauce.
Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
- Served with salad leaves and yoghurt riata sauce
●Chicken Liver Parfait $25.50
- Served with quince fruit jelly, pickles, fruit, blue cheese, brie, french bread and walnut toast
Kids Breakfast $10.00
- Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
- Braised lamb, chunky vegetables, in a rich smoked paprika tomato sauce, served with sautéed potato
●Eggs Benedict $21.50
- Freshly toasted sourdough bread topped with ham off the bone, wilted spinach, and free range poached eggs with hollandaise sauce.
Potato Rosti And Smoked Salmon Stack $22.75
- Potato rosti, hot smoked salmon, fresh green beans poached egg and hollandaise sauce, garnished withhomemade seafood sausage and tomato
Fresh Fish Of The Day
- Chef’s creation using today’s available fresh fishprices change daily, wait staff will advise

Tom Yum Ramen $16.00
- Sour and spicy tomato base. Tofu, prawn and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander, shredded leek
Tonkotsu Ramen $13.00
- Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, mustard leaves
Takana Fried Rice $14.00
- Takana mustard leaves, chāshū pork, egg, spring onion
Salmon Sashimi $17.00
- Marlborough salmon sashimi, fresh wasabi, lemon
Yakisoba $14.00
- Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
Mini Takana Don $5.00
- Takana mustard leaves and shredded leek on steamed rice
Beef Tataki $17.00
- Seared rare beef, shredded leek, onion chutney
Tsukemono $6.00
- Pickled seasonal vegetables

“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
Salsa Brava (Hot)
- (Very Spicy with Habanero)
Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
- (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
-Guacamole
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
-Regular $10.50
-3 Tacos $10.50
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)

Small Quiche Combo $12.00
- Your choice of quiche - Onion & Cheddar OR House Smoked Chicken OR Spinach & Mascarpone OR Ham & Cheese OR Broccoli & Blue cheese served with a side salad & Housemade relish
Vegetarian Fava Fettuccine $21.30 / $16.30
- Broad beans, green beans, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic confit in creamy white wine sauce with Fettuccine noodles. Served with parmesan cheese (Regular / Small)
Pan Fried Fish $21.50 / $18.50
- Garlic butter pan fried fish served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & tomato sauce. Served with grilled lemon. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)
Housemade Grain Free Muesli +$3.00
Crusoeʼs Legendary Burgers - Vege Burger $23.80
- Housemade mushroom burger (Aioli, tomato sauce)
Ice Cream Sundae $10.00/$6.50
- Vanilla Ice Cream served with Whipped Cream, Fairy Kisses, Chocolate Chunks & your choice of Chocolate OR Caramel OR Strawberry topping ( Regular/Small) >>
Pasta & Meatballs Crusoeʼs Style $21.30 / $16.30
- Housemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce over freshly cooked pasta. Served with grated cheese (Regular / Small)
Housemade Wedges $15.50
- Seasoned with Housemade Cajun spice, served with cheese, Pestellʼs bacon, sour-cream & sweet chilli sauce

BOTI MASALA Tender diced lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy $ 16.98
CHICKEN KORMA Boneless cubed pieces of chicken cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds $ 16.98
MATAR PANEER Home-made cottage cheese and minted peas cooked in a tomato and onion gravy garnished with coriander $ 14.98
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TANDOORI MUSHROOMS Fresh button mushrooms marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in the tandoor oven $ 8.48 (Mains $ 13.48)
LACCHHA PARATHA - layered and buttered wholemeal flour bread $ 3.9
CHICKEN SAAGWALA Boneless tender chicken pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy with fresh spices and herbs garnished with julienne ginger $ 16.98
TANDOORI PRAWNS Succulent prawns in their shells marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 13.98 (Mains $ 22.98)

Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.

Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella