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

Steaktaco $8
- Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
Carne Fajitas $22
- Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
Huevos Rancheros $20
- Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
Chicken $15
- Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Potato & Chorizo $15
- Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
Quinoa Salad $18
- Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Side Salad $8
- Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Pork $15
- Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa

Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
Add mushroom, bacon or tomato $2.50
Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
Truffle fries $6.50
Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
Add grilled chicken $3.50
French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50

Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
$30 Legends Sharebox® $30
- Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- It may be little, but there's a lot to love. 100% chicken breast fillet marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. With fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
Mega Waffle Cone N/A
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
Balsamic Dressing N/A
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Chicken McNuggets® Hunger Buster N/A
- Everyone knows that Chicken McNuggets are a Cheeseburger’s best friend. Recent research indicates the two get along famously with medium fries and a medium soft drink.

Chicken tikka masala $17
- Chicken Tikka cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
Vegetable jalfrezi $15
- Seasonal vegetables and cottage cheese cooked with a tomato-based gravy.
Chana masala $15
- Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomatos, ginger, garlic and green coriander.
Chicken naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with chicken tikka.
Do pyaza $17
- Your choice of lamb or beef cooked with ginger, garlic, sauteed brown onion, tomato and spices.
Tandoori veggie $11
- Fresh vegetables and cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt and spices and cooked in the tandoori oven.
All these dishes come with rice. Please order breads and sides separately.
Green salad $6
- Fresh green salad.

Egg $6.20
Chocolate $2.30
Mushroom $7.00
Bacon $7.00
Tahuna Special $9.70
10 Mini Samosas & 10 Mini Spring Rolls $6.00
Kumara Chips $5.90
$24.00 Pack $24.00
- 4 Fish, 2 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Scoops Chips

$11.90 BEEF SUPER VALUE FEED
- Enjoy a classic flame-grilled Whopper®, BBQ Rodeo, regular fries, regular soft drink and your choice of three chicken nuggets or a regular sundae. All for only $11.90!
WHOPPER
- Our world famous WHOPPER® features our flame-grilled beef topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
MORNING KICK-START
- The breakfast that’s perfect if you’re on the go and need a quick fix. One Bacon and Egg Muffin, one Cheeseburger, and one small Hash Bites will kick-start your morning the delicious way. Plus, add any regular hot drink for just $1.50
DELUXE HAMBURGER
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 6 KIDS MEAL
- Our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavourful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing
CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time
CHURROS 3 PACK
- Say hello to our new Churros. Deep fried then sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, they are sure to hit the sweet spot. *drool*

Hash bites $3.50
Xtra Large $3.90
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella

Free Range Chicken Tenders
Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Very Vegemite $4.00
Custom Mix $10.00 per head
Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Cookie Fix $2.00

C7. Fire Dragon $26.00
- Roasted duck thigh, simmered in red curry, a hint of coconut and fresh seasonal vegetables, our more experienced Poppy Thai taste
Seafood $12.00
T2. Yum Talay $17.50
- A unique and traditional combination of prawns, squid, mussels and scallops lightly infused with lemon juice, onions, spring onions and fresh coriander leaves with a hint of spices from northern Thailand
Jasmine Rice $2.00
MIXED ENTREE - for two $15
King Prawns $21.00
M6. Pad King
- Stir fried ginger stips wok fried with mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of
King Prawns $13.50

Quesadilla Grande $10.50
- Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
-Regular $10.50
-3 Tacos $10.50
-2 Tacos $8.00
Tacos-soft or Crispy,
- 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
Mexican Desserts Specials

Triple Stack BLT Sandwich $13.50
- Toasted wholemeal bread with Pestell's bacon, lettuce, tomato & Housemade Aioli. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50
Crusoeʼs Legendary Burgers - Beef Burger $23.80
- 200 gr. of NZ prime beef Housemade burger (Aioli, tomato sauce, Pestellʼs bacon)
Cajun Seafood Gumbo $21.30 / $16.30
- A mildly spicy New Orleans dish, packed with seafood accompanied by Housemade cornbread (Regular / Small or Entree)
Housemade Paleo Sun Kiss Surprise $10.00
Quiche Combo $15.50
- Your choice of quiche - Onion & Cheddar OR House Smoked Chicken OR Spinach & Mascarpone OR Ham & Cheese, served with small fries, side salad, Housemade relish & tomato sauce >>
Triple Stack BLT Sandwich $13.50
- Toasted bread with approx. 150gr Pestell’s Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Housemade Aioli >>
Seafood Chowder $21.30 / $16.30
- Seafood variety cooked in fish broth & cream, served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small or Entree)
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)

KADAI PANEER A north-Indian delicacy - home-made cottage cheese cooked in a dry gravy of onions, capsicums and tomatoes $ 14.98
GULAB JAMUN - absolutely scrumptious creamed milk and flour dumplings lying around in a sugar syrup. $5.98
BUTTER CHICKEN The ever popular – tandoori cooked pieces of tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices and a creamy tomato gravy $ 16.98
CHEESE & ONION NAAN - bread stuffed with cheese and onions $ 3.48
POTATO NAAN - bread stuffed with spiced potatoes $ 3.48
VEGETABLE PAKORAS (3 pcs) - vegetable patties battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour, deep fried and served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
MANGO LASSI - Traditional Indian Mango yogurt drink, Yummy! $5.98
Mint chutney $1.98

Hamburguesa Española $21.00
- The Spanish beef burger: Prime beef pattie, Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish and mayonnaise. Served with hand cut fries.
Alitas de Pollo Al Ajillo $9.00
- Spicy chicken wings with garlic, herbs and sherry.
Espinacas a la Catalana $12.00
- Catalan style spinach sautéed in olive oil with garlic, sultanas, pinenuts and feta cheese.
Ensalada de Cordero $24.00
- Grilled lamb backstrap salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, falafel, feta, nuts and seasonal greens.
Solomillo de Buey $35.00
- Pure Angus eye fillet steak served to your liking with a blue cheese sauce, hand cut fries and salad.
Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
- The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
Brocheta de Chorizo y Queso $12.00
- Grilled chorizo, haloumi and vegetable skewer.
Pescado Del Dia POA
- Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.

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)
GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00
COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
- crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
SALMON MUFFIN $ 5.00
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/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
Sandwich $13.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES

Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Big Mac® N/A
- Take two 100% beef patties sourced from farmers in regions such as the King Country and Canterbury. Add the delicious combination of crisp iceberg lettuce, melting cheese, onions, and tasty pickles, all framed between a toasted sesame seed bun. And for the grand finale a generous helping of our famous McDonald's special sauce!
Bacon & Egg McMuffin® N/A
- A hot brekkie made compact. A perfectly cooked egg, deli style bacon and a slice of cheese, cased in a toasted, warm English muffin.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
Double Cheeseburger N/A
- Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible.
Mega Waffle Cone N/A
- Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.