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

Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
- Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
Synful seafood chowder $17.90
- Smoked fish, shrimps, mussels & squid poached in a white wine cream chowder, served with crusty bread
Chicken filo $17.90
- Sautéed chicken mixed with cranberries and cream cheese, wrapped in filo passtry and baked golden brown, finished with a hollandaise sauce and house salad
Wenches chicken nibbles $14.50
- Oven roasted chicken nibbles covered in a spicy peanut sasay sauce with salad garnish
The outlaw $32.90
- 300gm Chargrilled ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with caramelised onions and garlic butter, seasoned fries and a house salad
Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
- A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
Side of fries $4.50
Black market fish and chips $21.90
- Beer Battered fish of the day served with house salad, seasoned fries and tartare sauce

(Gf )gluten free * can be made gluten free( v )can be made vegan
. vietnamese laksa gf $12.50
- (no rice) fresh vegetables cooked in laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Panang curry gf v $12.50
- a spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Chicken wings (4) gf $6.00
- cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
Fried rice gf v $12.50
- a traditional asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Beef salad gf $12.50
- wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or beef
Pork spare ribs (4) gf $6.00
- marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Combination $12.50
- combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs

Tandoori chicken (full-serve) $19
- Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices and gently roasted in the tandoori oven.
Side platter $10
Chana masala $15
- Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomatos, ginger, garlic and green coriander.
Peshwari naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
Vegetable jalfrezi $15
- Seasonal vegetables and cottage cheese cooked with a tomato-based gravy.
All these dishes come with rice. Please order breads and sides separately.
Mixed platter $16
- Taste different delights in this platter. Veggie samosas, onion bhajee kakori seekh and chicken tikka.
Daal makhni $15
- A delicious protein and fibre-rich dish from Punjab made with black lentils and beans.

Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22
Southern Glory oyster, served natural with grapefruit granita dressing or baked with jalapeno butter $5
Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
Truffle fries with grated parmesan
House baked focaccia with emulsified tomato foam & balsamic reduction $10
Fish Du Jour
- wait staff will advise market price
Milkdrop mozzarella, chargrilled nectarines, basil, salted almonds & local Frogs End olive oil $22

½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
Chicken Burger $10.00
- Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seedbread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney,beetroot, salad
Pepperoni 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
- Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chilli, cheese
Kumara Chips $6.50
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
Potato Flip $1.20
Bannana Fritter $2.50
Sausage $3.00

Fruit Mess with mascapone, cream, meringue & puffed rice $12.00
Coffee / Tea $4.00
Spiced Roasted Cashews $7.50
Prawn Toast $15.90
- with sesame & sweet chilli sauce
Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
Mussaman Lamb Curry with onions, potato, peanuts & jasmine rice $28.80
Salmon $29.80
Chai Creme Brulee with spiced plum & ice cream $12.00

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
Kur Ho [med - hot - thai hot] $19.00
- A hot and spicy dish from northern Thailand. Stir fried vermicelli, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, beans, carrots, Thai herbs and turmeric curry paste, with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Pork Spare Ribs Thod $9.50
- Country style pork ribs marinated in zesty Thai seasoning and deep-fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
TK Tom Kar [mild - med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- A citrus coconut soup seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, mushrooms, lemon juice, tomato and fresh coriander with your choice of: Chicken $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50/ 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
Phad Cha (Thai Spicy Fish) [med - hot - Thai hot] $22.50
- A hot and spicy dish of stir-fried fish with chilli, lemongrass, galangal, pepper corns, kra chai and sweet basil.
Peanut sauce $4.00
Phad Nam Mun Hoy $24.00
- Stir-fried vegetables and crispy pork belly with oyster sauce.

Flames on Forty Tasting Platter $30.00
- Spicy Chicken Wings, Baby Cheeseburgers and Salt & Pepper Squid
Flames on Forty Flaming 450g Flintstone on the Bone $39.00
Big Kids Sundae $14.00
- 3 Scoops of Premium Ice Cream with Your Choice of either Salted Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Sauce. Finished with Whipped Cream, Wafers and Topped with a Cherry
Smoked Warehou & Mussel Chowder $17.00
- Thick and Creamy with Bacon and Fresh Herbs. Served with Toasted Garlic Flute
Pork Belly – Flames on Forty Favourite $32.00
- Honey Glazed Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Kumara Puree, Caramelised Apple, Quince Jus and Baby Cress (GF)
One Shank - $28.00
Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
- Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
Prawn Tacos $15.00
- Flash Grilled Prawns, Fresh Mango and Coriander Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Coriander and Chipotle Mayonnaise

Add cheese $1.00
Kids sizes $5.80
Vege pattie S $8.7 / L $11.7
Rice $4.00
Vege pattie $1.90
Lamb $5.40
Salad $5.70
Lamb S $9.2 / L $11.8

Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50

Salsa Brava (Hot)
- (Very Spicy with Habanero)
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
-Guacamole
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
-Salsa
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
-Corn Chips
-Black Beans

Southern fried chicken $12.0
- with fries and ranch sauce
Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
- baked egg and cheddar with toasted ciabatta
BBQ braised pork ribs $27.9
- spiced bbq sauce, house slaw, grilled lemon and fries
American Hot Dog $12.0
- Sausage in a warmed bun with tomato sauce, american mustard and fries
The vic's beef nachos $17.9
- with corn chips and homemade guacamole
Organic Juices $6.0
- Apple & Feijoa / Sparkling Blackcurrant
Beer battered fish and chips $22.9 / $27.9
- tartare, house salad and hand-cut chips - Monkfish / Blue cod
Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
- cheddar and baked egg

Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.

Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella

Home cured salmon, lemon and cream cheese
Chicken, Brie and Bacon Salad (GF) $16.50
- Lemon, thyme and garlic marinated chicken, crispy bacon and brie served on dressed salad greens
All Salads Served with Yello's Special Salad Mix
Yello's Toasted Muesli(V) $14.00
- with freash fruit, poached berries and toghurt
Tomato Sauce / Aioli / Sweet Chilli $0.50
Served on toasted bagel with yello's special salad min $10.00
Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
- With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
Chunky Gandcut Cajun Chips S $4.00 / L $7.00
- Served with sour cream