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

Scallop Carbonara $27.00
- Pan seared scallops w/ manuka smoked bacon & field mushrooms in a carbonara sauce w/ picked herbs & parmesan
Smoked Salmon $22.00
- Smoked salmon, capers, brie, semi dried tomatoes, sour cream & flaked almonds
Marlborough Green Lipped Mussels $23.00
- W/ grilled ciabatta bread & your choice of either: W/ white wine, garlic & cream sauce w/ fresh herbs & lemon or W/ chorizo & a chilli & tomato broth
Gourmet Burger: Fish or Beef $17.50
- W/ cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, mayo & lettuce w/ hand cut chips
Fish & Fries $15 Small / $18 Large
- Fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter w/ fries, salad greens, lemon wedge & tartare sauce
Salad Greens & Vinaigrette $6.00
Salt & Pepper Squid $28.00
- W/ paprika, aioli & lemon wedge
Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
- W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips

Onions $3.50
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.
Ophir Corn Fritters $19.80
- Corn fritters made with a southern recipe served with streaky bacon and a refreshing tomato and coriander salsa. Beer Match: Everyone's favourite – have a Speight's Gold Medal as well.
In the Roar $36.00
- 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
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.
Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
- An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
Pasta of the Day $24.90
- Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.

Sticky Date and Orange Pudding
- Rich salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Bacon X 2
Kiwi Pride Prime Ribeye Steak $32.90
- 300gm Ribeye steak served with garlic potatoes, summer salad and bearnaise sauce
Hotdogs 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce
The Honest Plank $25.90
- Crafted to share with a selection of meat, seafood, cheeses, pickles, bread and crackers
Spiced Braised Pork Belly $27.90
- Served with garlic potatoes, seasonal salad, granny apple chutney and shiraz syrup
All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone
Battered Fish 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce

Capricciosa S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- NZ Ham, Mushrooms, Italian Artichokes
Gluten Free Base $5.00
Carciofini (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Italian Artichokes
Parmigiana S $13/ M $26/ L $33
- Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese
Funghi (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Mushrooms
Italian Pizza Bread (V) $6.00
- Pizza bread with mozzarella and your choice of garlic, rosemary oil or onion & olives
La Mafiosa S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Salami, Red Onions, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Chilli Flakes
Patacca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Bacon

Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur
Affogato $9.50
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Chocolate truffle $4.50

Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
- 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
Warm Chocolate Brownie $4.00
- with chocolate sauce
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Peppers, red onion, cheese
Mediterranean roast vegetable (v) 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelised onion, olives, basil oil
Bannana Fritter $2.50
Cajun Fish Burger $10.00
- Hot and Spicy oven baked fish fillets with greek yoghurt dressing, salad
Donut $3.00

LONG BBQ BEEF RODEO
- Now with a long bun for double the taste! Flame-grilled beef topped with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, creamy mayo and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
FRIES
- More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing
CHEESEBURGER
- Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
- The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants
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
EGGS BENE DELUXE
- Eggs Bene is back at BK! But this time it’s even more ‘deluxe’. With the addition of creamy Kato hollandaise sauce, DOUBLE the amount of our signature streaky bacon, and egg all between a toasted muffin. Start the day the right way at BK
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants

BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Chocolate mousse $3.50
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Large fries $3.50
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella

House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18
House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19

Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Spanish style meatball $18
- tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
Pan fried market fish $30
- summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
- green salad, mustard
West Coast whitebait omelette $22
- Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
Baked eggplant $18
- tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg

250g Ribeye steak (GF) - monteiths beer match - original. $36.00
- Served with seasoned buttered gourmet potatoes & seasonal vegetables - or - served with crispy fries & fresh garden salad. Cooked to your liking with either garlic, peppercorn or mushroom sauce (GF)
Eggs florentine $18.00
- Crispy ham & spinach on a savoury scone & lightly drizzled with traditional hollandaise sauce
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check out the black board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
Sticky date pudding $15.00
- Made in house served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and a butterscotch fudge sauce
Poached eggs & bacon $13.00
- Rashers of bacon on fresh toast with poached eggs. add homemade potato rosti for 5.0 Extra.
In house pork steam dumplings $15.00
- With sands dipping sauce
Cheese board selection $26/$32
- A selection of brie, blue and cheddar cheeses with crackers and dried delicacies
Open chicken sandwich $19.00
- Poached chicken breast in a creamy white wine sauce, placed on top of crisp salad greens with cherry tomatoes on toasted garlic ciabatta bread, with crispy fries

Sweet Chilli Prawns $16.00
- Shallow fried prawns in original sweet chilli sauce, prawn crackers, shredded leek
Renkon Chips $5.00
- Crispy lotus root slices
Tori Shio Ramen $15.00
- Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Chicken chāshū, egg, bean sprouts, yuzu peel, spring onion, nori seaweed
Agedashi Tofu $8.00
- Tempura tofu, warm tentsuyu broth, grated daikon, nameko wild mushrooms, nori seaweed
Edamame Beans $5.00
- Organic flaky sea salt
Vegetable Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
- Pan-fried dumplings with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
Spicy Black Tan-Tan Ramen $16.00
- Sour and spicy black sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek. Freshly ground sesame
Negi Chāshū $12.00
- Chāshū braised pork, green salad, spicy shredded leek

Breakfast Extras $2.00
- Toast
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 >>
Side Salad $6.00
- Fresh salad drizzled with Housemade orange mayonnaise
Garlic Bread $9.30
- Toasted ciabatta with Crusoe's garlic butter
Hummus - Ful $23.00
- Mediterranean style Hummus drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served warm with zesty fava beans & chaminados, accompanied by freshly cut tomatoes, red onion, lemon, pickles and 2 pita bread >>
Smoked Salmon Salad $26.00 / $19.00
- House smoked salmon served on a bed of salad dressed with Housemade lime, ginger & coriander dressing, Housemade Feta and toasted seeds & nuts. Served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small)
Vanilla Ice Cream In A Cone With Sprinkles $2.00
Prawngos $22.10 / $17.80
- Skewered prawns coated with Crusoeʼs crunchy mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)

SALMON $22.50
FIRE SALMON(3p) $7.00
SALMON NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
CHICKEN KARAAGE
EDAMAME $7.50
- Original or Garlic
Main + $7.00
TEMPURA EGGPLANT NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
SPIDER ROLL (4p) $7.00

Sigara Boregi $11.50
- golden crisp pastry filled with feta cheese, served with, hummus and salsa
Green Salad $6.50
Mash Potato $5.00
Salt and pepper squid $12.50
- deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
Mezze Platter $22.50
- Humus, tabbouleh, olives, salsa, roasted capsicum, Feta Cheese portabella mushrooms, served with homemade Turkish bread
Hawaiian $17.50
- with pineapple and diced ham
Spaghetti Meatballs $19.50
- with Napolitano sauce
Seafood platter $38.50
- prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce