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

Bbq lamb rump w grilled eggplant, hummus, spiced yoghurt sauce, red onion mint, feta & cumin $32.50
Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
Add bubble & squeak, avocado or mushrooms $5 each
Fresh made pancakes w caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple syrup & butter $17.50
Sautéed potatoes w kalamata olives & garlic mayonnaise $6
Affogato w almond & fig biscotti 9.5 W amaretto, frangelico or cointreau $14.50

Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Fries $4.00
Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
- A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
Mushroom Sauce $2.50
Aioli $2.00
Onions $3.50

PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
- See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
- Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
CRUSTED MUSHROOMS $18.50
- Panko crumb crusted portabella mushrooms topped stuffed with cream cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach, fresh garden salad.
SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
- Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
CHICKEN SALAD $19.50
- Tender confit chicken breast tossed through a fresh garden salad with ruby cranberries and soft brie cheese, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. >>
SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
- A fusion of flavours using our beautiful Nelson region’s fresh produce, combined with subtle herbs and spices - served with warm garlic bread.
LAMB SALAD $21.50
- Lemon, rosemary and garlic marinated lamb tenders served with leafy greens, spinach, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, capsicum and cucumber, dressed with creamy feta and honey mustard vinaigrette.

Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Chocolate truffle $4.50
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00

Asian chicken and prawn salad $28.90
- Chicken and prawns sautéed in hoisin sauce served on a salad of soft rice nooodles, mixed leaves, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh orange finished with a sesame oil and citrus dressing garnished with spring onion and toasted seame seeds
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
From dr syn's kitchen
Side of wedges $6.00
(v) : can be prepared vegetarian
Side of fries $4.50
small $24.90
Fresh local catch POA
- Your Inn keeper will inform you in today's catch

Pineapple Ring $2.50
- Oven Baked Fish extra $0.50
Italian 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
- Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives,peppers, cheese
Cajun Fish Burger $10.00
- Hot and Spicy oven baked fish fillets with greek yoghurt dressing, salad
Gluten Free Base Available $2 / $3
Greek Salad Box $9.50
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Peppers, red onion, cheese
- Crumbed or Battered $4.60

Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- Triple chocolate brownie served warm with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
Chicken Wedges $9.90
- Crispy battered chicken wedges served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
Nachos $16.90
- Your choice of Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian
Margherita $17.90
- A classic pizza, traditonal tomato sauce base with mozzarella, basil pesto and extra virgn olive oil
Extras each 1.50
- Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
623'S Famous Big Fry UP $17.9
- Your choce of eggs, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns and roasted tomato served with fresh buttered toast
Extras each 1.50
- BBQ Sauce, Aioli, Satay Sauce, Mayonnaise, Bacon, Beetroot, Cheese, Fried Egg, Pineapple, Jalapeno relish
Sauteed Seafood Skewer $17.90
- Marinated in garlic and fresh herbs served with fresh salad greens

Rib Eye Steak $9.60
- mayo, lettuce, beetroot, cheese onion, BBQ sauce Egg
Egg, beef pattie $1.00
Chicken Satay $8.00
- as chicken fillet + satay sauce
Chicken fillet $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Fish $8.00
- mayo lettuce, beetroot, battered fish tartare sauce cheese
Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
Bacon & Egg $8.80
- as plain + pineapple + ham steak
Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00

Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00

Zuppa di calamari $12.00
Salame al cioccolato $14.00
- Cookies walnut, chocolate
Insalata mista $8.00
- Mesculin tomato cucumber balsamic
-Handmade egg pasta, carbonara $15.00
Tagliata di tonno $20.00
Panna cotta $12.00
- cream berries, chocolate
Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
-Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00

Stir Fried Yellow curry GF / V
- With bamboo shoots, bean curd, peas & red pepper. Available with:
Pad See Eiw
- Stir fried flat rice noodles, egg & vegetables with your choice of:
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Poh Pieh Sod GF $10.50
- Two spring rolls made with fresh roast pork, shrimp, bean sprouts & vegetables served with sweet chilli & peanut sauce.
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.50
Stir fried vegetables with Cashew Nuts GF / V
Gai Thod $9.50
- Deep fried marinated chicken wings.
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50

Vanilla Ice Cream In A Cone With Sprinkles $2.00
Creamy Mushroom Soup $16.80 / $13.30
- Regular / Small or Entree
Breakfast Extras $4.00
- Grilled tomato
Raw Coconut Slice $10.00
- Extra Ice Cream/Cream/Housemade Yoghurt $2.00
Crusoeʼs Legendary Burgers - Chicken Burger $23.80
- Chicken breast steak (Aioli, tomato sauce, Pestellʼs bacon)
Pork Panini $19.80/$15.80
- Pork, cranberry sauce, apple & smoked cheese (Regular/Small)
Breakfast Extras $6.00
- Generous serving of Crusoe’s “Magical Mushrooms”
Housemade Wedges $15.50
- Seasoned with Housemade Cajun spice, served with cheese, Pestellʼs bacon, sour-cream & sweet chilli sauce

Roast of the Day $23.9
- buttered greens, creamed leeks, roasted potatoes, parsnip and carrots, all the trimmings and house gravy
Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
- baked egg and cheddar with toasted ciabatta
300gm sirloin steak $32.9
- seasonal greens, hand-cut chips, onion rings and red wine jus
The vic's beef nachos $17.9
- homemade tortilla chips, guacamole and chilli cheese sauce
Southern fried chicken $12.0
- with fries and ranch sauce
Steamed mussels sml $16.9 lrg $23.9
- in creamy white wine & garlic sauce
Roasted capsicum & polenta chips sml $10.9 lrg $16.9
- with mint yoghurt
Heirloom tomato & herb salad $22.9
- citrus dressing and croutons

Mango chutney $1.98
BOTI MASALA Tender diced lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes and delicately spiced cashew nut gravy $ 16.98
LAMB ROGAN JOSH Diced lamb cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander (available in Beef & Chicken as well) $ 16.98
PESHAWARI NAAN - bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries. $3.98
GULAB JAMUN - absolutely scrumptious creamed milk and flour dumplings lying around in a sugar syrup. $5.98
MANGO LASSI - Traditional Indian Mango yogurt drink, Yummy! $5.98
CHICKEN MUSHROOM MASALA Boneless diced chicken cooked with fresh button mushrooms and chef’s own special spices $ 16.98
BEEF $ 18.98

Hummus $9.50
- served with salsa, garlic yogurt sauce and Turkish Bread
Green Salad $6.50
Olives and feta cheese $9.50
- served with bread
Fettuccine Carbonara $18.50
- bacon, mushroom, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
Quattro $19.50
- ham, mushrooms, olives, shrimps, aioli
Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
- with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
Tandoori Chicken $19.50
- mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
Mash Potato $5.00