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

Antipasto Platter $38.00
- Local cheeses, cured meats, pickles, house smoked fish, home baked breads, dips, marinated olives, local olive oil & NZ butter for two
Kids Sundae $4.00
Breads & Dips $14.00
- Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
- Battered hot dogs & chips
House Smoked Fish Cakes $16.50
- W/ wilted greens & pebre salsa
Tasman Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day, mussels w/ fresh herbs & plant pot bread
12'' Garlic Flat Bread $11.00
- W/ Parmesan $13.00
Pancake Stack $15.50
- W/ grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup or yogurt & berry compote

CHICKEN AND CHEESE BLAT $19.50
- Cheese topped grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber, on bread, drizzled with roasted garlic aïoli dressing served with golden fries.
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
Side of salad $ 5.00
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
- A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
Fried egg $1.20
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.
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
STEAK SANDWICH $19.50
- 110g Porterhouse steak, honey streaky bacon, leafy greens and tomato, on ciabatta bread with garlic aïoli and onion marmalade served with golden fries.

Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Chocolate truffle $4.50

Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
- sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Lamb shanks in massaman curry gf One shank $15.00 Two shanks $22.00
- quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
Served with steamed jasmine rice
Spicy herbs v $12.50
- this dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Fried pork balls (6) gf $7.50
- secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and
Cashew nut stir fry v * $12.50
- an abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Sweet chilli pork salad gf $12.50
- meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
Roti & peanut sauce $6.50

Blackened Ōra King salmon, green beans, crème fraiche & honey roasted almonds $36
Truffle fries with grated parmesan
Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
Seasonal salad
Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18

Handcut Agria $6.50
Italian 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
- Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives,peppers, cheese
Sausage $3.00
Fresh fish of the day
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Peppers, red onion, cheese
½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
Chicken Burger $10.00
- Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seedbread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney,beetroot, salad
Seafood Stick $2.20

Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
- Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
Vegetarian Roll $15.50
- Assorted Tempura vegetables, sesame infused Wakame seaweed and sushi ginger
Beef $ 50.50
Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $21.50
- Marlborough Cold Smoked Salmon
Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Marlborough Ora King salmon (9 pieces)
Vegetarian $ 45.00
Assorted Sashimi
- Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
Salmon Avocado Roll $17.50
- Inside out roll with fresh salmon, avocado, egg omelette and cucumber.

Tomato, Onion, Pineapple, Cheese, Bacon, Beetroot, Eggs, Avocado $1.00
Full Scoop $4.00
1/2 $3.70
Corn and Feta Fritter $4.00
Sauce Sachets $0.50¢
Oysters (Farmed) each $3.00
Kiwiana Vege Burper $9.50
- Potato Flip, Pineapple, Salad, Cheese and Egg Optional
Medium Hot Dog $2.50

ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat
THE BOMB
- With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
FRIES
- More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside
MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
- Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
SALAD BURGER
- Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. One bite and youll be hooked. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
- Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
CHURROS 5 PACK
- Say hello to our new Churros. Deep fried then sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, they are sure to hit the sweet spot. *drool
$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!

-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir Fried Yellow curry GF / V
- With bamboo shoots, bean curd, peas & red pepper. Available with:
Gai Satay $11.50
- Four chicken kebabs served with peanut sauce.
V = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Stir fried crispy pork with chilli & soya bean sauce (mild, medium, hot) $11.00
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00

The sands supreme burgers $25.00
- Your choice of beef, crispy chicken, vegetarian, beer battered fish, bacon or salmon. Served on a seeded rye bun filled with lettuce, tomato, camerbert cheese and beetroot chutney drizzled in bbq sauce.Served on crispy fries
Steak sandwich $24.00
- 250gm rump steak cooked your way with onion relish & tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread with crispy fries and salad greens
Pasta carbonara (in house made pasta) - monteiths beer match - golden. $20.00
- Smoked bacon, mushrooms & onions, tossed in cream & folded in fettuccine, finished with egg yolk & parmesan cheese.
Braised lamb shank $20/$28
- Slow cooked for that " fall of the bone" in a rich red wine gravy with mash and peas
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
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check out the black board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
Steak, eggs & chips $23.00
- 250gm Rump steak cooked your way, two fried eggs & crispy fries
Seasoned wedges
- Served with bacon, melted

Chocolate Banoffee Pie Chocolate tart filled with caramel & banana topped with a soft Italian meringue. $13.00
StoneGrill Reef and Beef Prime Angus rump with prawn kebab, juicy scallops & finished with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $33.00
Custom Grill The ultimate StoneGrill experience combining prime beef, lamb & chicken. The ultimate taste selection with béarnaise sauce. $31.00
Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $24.50
Chicken Burger Chicken fillet with aioli mayonnaise, tomato, brie cheese & bacon in a Turkish burger bun with gourmet lettuce & fries. $21.00
Pasta Of The Day Please ask your server. $27.00
StoneGrill Steak Prime 200grm Angus rump with roasted tuscan tomatoes & béarnaise sauce. $25.50
Falafel Salad Middle Eastern flavoured falafel balls with toasted pita bread & a fresh crisp salad finished with a mint yoghurt Tzatziki dressing. $17.00

Sausage Rolls $2.80
Or just Salad $6.00
Stuffed Sausages $2.90
Fries small $2.50
Lamb $8.00
pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
Char Burger $6.50

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
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)
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)
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.

Chocolate mousse $3.50
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl