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

Khao Soi with Maryland Chicken $14.00
- A North Thailand dish consisting of egg noodles served in a thick in house made yellow curry, boneless pieces of chicken and topped crunchy dried egg noodles. Also served with consisting of red onion, pickled cabbage and a lemon wedge
- Vegetable $22.00
- Vegetable $22.00
- Prawns $25.00
- Change from Rice to Roti $3.00
Summer Rolls with Duck $12.00
- Vietnamese styled fresh spring rolls filled with duck, thai herbs, seasonal vegetables and served with a hoisin sauce based dip
Crispy Chicken Wings with Caramelised Ginger Sauce $11.00
- Chicken Wings served with a sweet caramelised ginger sauce
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00

Caesar salad $19.50
- Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing
Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
Ora King Salmon maple seared, buttermilk & jalapeno dressing, corn, cucumber & radish $19.50
Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
Brown butter Financier, mocha cream, red fruits & chocolate crumb $14.00
Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
Heirloom tomato salad, marinated feta, olive crumb, hazelnuts, capers & tomato dressing $19.50

Prawn Tempura $22.50
- Four prawns and Vegetable Kakiage fried in a light crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Dragon Roll $20.00
- Inside out roll with grilled eel, tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber, avocado, served with mayo and teriyaki sauce
King Salmon Miso Teriyaki $35.00
- Panfried King salmon with miso teriyaki sauce served with rice ball and fresh salad.
Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Marlborough Ora King salmon (9 pieces)
Chicken $ 47.50
Assorted Vegetable Tempura $29.50
- A selection of tofu and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Assorted Sashimi
- Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
Scotch Fillet $36.00
- Chargrilled, served with garlic Ponzu sauce and sautéed mixed vegetables.

Cone 'o' Chips $3.00
Fish of the day $4.00
Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
1/2 $3.70
Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
Corn and Feta Fritter $4.00
Medium Hot Dog $2.50
- Gluten Free + $1.00

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
BBQ BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with 2 slices of melted cheese and the winning combination of sizzling bacon and smoky BBQ sauce. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
FRIES
- More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside
CHICKEN MUFFIN
- Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
$5.50 CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER
- The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sundae. Now that's value!
$2 SUNDAE
- Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce. And at just $2 on BK's Change Range, what's not to like?
HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE PIE
- Say hello to our HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Pie. One part crunchy chocolate crust and one part chocolate crème filling, garnished with a delicious topping and real HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Chips

Vegetarian $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00
Chicken Tropical $9.00
- as chicken fillet + pineapple + bacon
Fish $8.00
- mayo lettuce, beetroot, battered fish tartare sauce cheese
Mushroom $8.00
- as plain + mushroom
Egg $8.00
- as plain + Egg
Steak $8.50
- mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
Meat lovers $9.80
- 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce

Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Cheeky Chicken $5.00
Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Free Range Chicken Tenders
Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita

Waimea $22.00
- Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Chicken & Pesto $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with Oven-roasted chicken breast in a pesto-mayonaisse sauce, artichoke hearts, roasted-red capsicums, red onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
The Veggie $18.00
- Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
Hummus & Pita Platter $13.00
- House-made spicy garlic and roasted red capsicum hummus with fresh baked pita, served with cucumbers, and carrot sticks.
Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!

Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito
Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
- green salad, mustard
Spanish style meatball $18
- tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
Creamy seafood chowder $19
- prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Pan fried market fish $30
- summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing

Thai Green Chicken Curry(GF, DF) $21.50
- Tender chicken pieces, seasonal vegetables combined with green coconut sauce served with jasmine rice
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
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- With chocolate or berry sauce
Open Focaccia Sandwich $19.25
- Our own fresh baked focaccia with bacon, egg, avocado spread, tomato, onion jam and brie
Kids Breakfast $10.00
- Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
-With Chicken Add $5.00
●Grape Escape Big Breakfast $21.50
- Streaky bacon with soft poached free range eggs, potato rosti, breakfast sausage, mushrooms, tomato and toasted wholegrain bread.
-Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra

Kaisen Agesoba $16.00
- Prawn, squid and vegetable stir-fry on crispy noodles
Beef Tataki $17.00
- Seared rare beef, shredded leek, onion chutney
Tsukemono $6.00
- Pickled seasonal vegetables
Chikuzenni $10.00
- Simmered Japanese vegetables and chicken
Seaweed Salad $9.00
- Mixed seaweed, green salad, shredded leek, mayo
Edamame Beans $5.00
- Organic flaky sea salt
Tom Yum Ramen $16.00
- Sour and spicy tomato base. Tofu, prawn and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander, shredded leek
Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $19.50
- Takara's famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon (6pcs / 10pcs)

HORSERADISH&POTATO MASH $6.00
GRILLED HALOUMI SALAD $18.00
- Quinoa, roast beetroot, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & house vinaigrette. (V)
FILLET $35.00
- 200g 21 day aged prime fillet steak.
FRESH FISH SLIDERS $15.00
- Lettuce, tomato & house-made tartare sauce.
SMOKED SALMON SALAD $24.00
- House smoked salmon, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, avocado, rocket, lemon pickle aioli. (GF)(DF)
CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $18.00
- w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.
SMOKED SALMON SALAD $19.00
- House smoked salmon, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, avocado, rocket, lemon pickle aioli. (GF)(DF)
PAN FRIED FISH $12.00
- with chips & salad

Ensalada de Cordero $24.00
- Grilled lamb backstrap salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, falafel, feta, nuts and seasonal greens.
Fideus Rossejats $24.00 pp
- Roasted vermicelli "paella" with chicken, shrimp, mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock to create the perfect pasta dish Spanish style. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
Brocheta de Chorizo y Queso $12.00
- Grilled chorizo, haloumi and vegetable skewer.
Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
- Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
Boquerones a la Malagueña $12.00
- Crispy fresh anchovies "Málaga style" with aioli and lemon.
Solomillo de Buey $35.00
- Pure Angus eye fillet steak served to your liking with a blue cheese sauce, hand cut fries and salad.
Escalivada $12.00
- Grilled vegetables. A Catalonian Favourite! Tomato, zucchini, aubergine, mushrooms and red pepper with Romesco sauce.
Pescado Del Dia POA
- Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.

Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
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.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.

Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
Sandwich $10.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY
COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
- crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
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/HOT SMOKED SALMON
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
Sandwich $13.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES