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

Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
- (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
Double baked chocolate soufflé w coffee sauce, chocolate tuile & soft whipped cream $12.50
Ortiz anchovy & ricotta bruschetta w lemon & black pepper $4 per piece
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Squid bruschetta w spiced roasted red pepper & coriander $4 per piece
Freshly baked sourdough w neudorf olive oil & marinated olives $11.50

Spiced Braised Pork Belly $16.90
- Served with granny apple chutney, shiraz syrup and ciabatta
Garlic Ciabatta $12.90
- Toasted ciabatta smothered in garlic infused butter
Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
The Honest Plank $25.90
- Crafted to share with a selection of meat, seafood, cheeses, pickles, bread and crackers
Crumbed Camembert $15.90
- An 80's retro hit served with pear and fig chutney, green leaves and fresh bread
All $6.00
Try our vegetarian option with a field mushroom and tomato chilli jam
Spiced Braised Pork Belly $27.90
- Served with garlic potatoes, seasonal salad, granny apple chutney and shiraz syrup

Crab 'n' buns, tempura soft shell crab, jeff's steam buns, apple & fennel salad, tom yum mayo $24.00
Tempura $5.00ea
Miso charred aubergine, butternut puree, tagorashi rice crisps, pickled green tomatoes $24.00
Urban's marinated bowl of olives $6.00
Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
Affogato, expresso, vanilla bean ice cream, sng shot ''rose rabbit'' orange liqueur'' $16.00
Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00
Lamb pancakes, spiced slow cooked lamb, lettuce, tzatziki, fresh flipped curly kale pancakes $25.00

Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
10pk Chicken McBites & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this amazing snack bundle! 10 chicken McBites and small fries for just $4! 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.
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!
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape
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.
Georgie Pie® Hunger Buster N/A
- Pinch yourself, this is really happening. A Georgie Pie, Quarter Pounder®, medium fries, medium soft drink, and a small sundae.
Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
- A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.

Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
Seasonal salad
Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18

Warm Chocolate Brownie $4.00
- with chocolate sauce
Pepperoni 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
- Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chilli, cheese
Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
- 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
Beef Burger $10.00
- Home made beef patty with caramelised onion, beetroot, salad
Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.
- Wheat & gluten free bread crumbed fish extra $1.20
Sausage $3.00
Seafood 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Calamari, anchovies, mussels and white fish, capers, cheese

80 Roasted Pork Belly with Hoisin Sauce (Thit Kho Hoisin) $14
- Green beans, Carrot, Courgettes. Served with steamed rice
81 Stir Fried Chinese Noodles (Mi᷈Xāo Heo)
- Pak-choi, Carrot, Sprouts
24 Lotus Root Salad (Nô̗ m Ngo̕ Sen) $14
- Picked lotus roots, carrot, cucumber, sesame, crushed peanut, lettuce and tofu
29 Stir-Fried Eggplant with Tofu (Cā Xāo Dâ̗ u) $14
- Eggplant, tofu, spring onion, garlic, perilla
79 Vietnamese Crepe Pancake (Banh Xeo) $16
- Pan-Fried Pork, Prawn, onion and sprouts wrapped in a sizzling rice crepe, served with home-made sauce, lettuce and fresh herbs
~ Hot & Spicy on request ~
78 Lemongrass Beef Salad with Crispy Spring Roll (Bún Bo Xāo) $16
- A refreshing rice noodle salad consisting of eye fillet beef slices, dressing, peanut, crumbs, served with a crispy spring roll >>
Tofu $14

Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00

Duck Noodle soup $11.50
- Rice noodle soup with duck, bean sprouts, cabbage & broccoli.
Stir Fried Green Curry (mild, medium, hot) GF / V
- With bean curd, zucchini, onions & bamboo shoots. Available with:
-Available with your choice of: Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu. $11.50
Sweet Chicken Omelette on rice $11.00
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Rad Na V
- Rice noodles topped with vegetables & light gravy. Available with:

E3. Gai Satay $7.50
- Grilled lightly marinated chicken skewers served with Poppy Thai’s renowned peanut sauce
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
Peanut Sauce $3.00
MIXED ENTREE - for four $30
King Prawns $22.00
E2. Poh Pieh Puck $7.00
- Eight vegetarian spring rolls with vermicelli and vegetables, served with sweet sauce
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
King Prawns $21.00

Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
- Twice baked blue cheese and spinach soufflé with a pear garnish, chutney, walnut crostini and mesclun leaves
Nachos $9.00
- With cheese, beans and sour cream
Children’S Platter (GF Option) $9.50
- Cheese, bread, fresh fruit, raisins and cold meat
Tomato Sauce $0.50
-Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra
●Chicken Liver Parfait $25.50
- Served with quince fruit jelly, pickles, fruit, blue cheese, brie, french bread and walnut toast
Beef Wellington $27.95
- Beef fillet (mr) wrapped in pastry with portobello mushroom & herb farce, gourmet potatoes, green salad with béarnaise sauce, jus
Smoked Seafood Chowder $18.50
- Served with toasted french bread

Ice Cream sundae $5.0
- Ice cream, sprinkles, wafer biscuit and chocolate, caramel or berry sauce
Organic Juices $6.0
- Apple & Feijoa / Sparkling Blackcurrant
Braised pork belly $28.9
- lentils, pickled berries, salsa verde and buttered greens
Roasted mushroom scotch eggs $15.9
- with caramelised onion & chilli jam
Roasted capsicum & polenta chips sml $10.9 lrg $16.9
- with mint yoghurt
Mixed snack tray $21.9
- Olives, spiced nuts, bier sticks, pastrami and pickled veg
Kids Platter $12.0
- Cheese toastie, corn chips, berry yoghurt, grapes, raisins and marshmallows
Blue cheese croquettes sml $10.9 lrg $16.9

Greek Salad Box $9.50
Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00
Battered Sausage $3.20
Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie $12.50 / $18.50
- Peppers, red onion, cheese
Pineapple
Bacon
Jalapeno Chilli Peppers
Garden Salad Box $7.50

Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
Fries small $2.50
Stuffed Sausages $2.90
Char Burger $6.50
Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
Beef $7.00
Or just Salad $6.00

BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Onion rings $3.50