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

Creamy Mashed Potato
Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
Cold Smoked Chicken $22.90
- Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
The Honest Knickerbocker Glory
- Vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, chocolate fudge sauce and berry coulis, with a water
Sticky Date and Orange Pudding
- Rich salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Salad
Eggs x 2
Crispy Fries

Bowl of Fries $6.50
Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
- Crispy Bacon, Blueberry Compote, Banana, Maple Syrup
Nachos $9.00
- With Cheese, Beans and Sour Cream
Beef Wellington $27.95
- Beef Fillet (MR) wrapped in Pastry with Portobello Mushroom & Herb Farce, gourmet potatoes, Green Salad with Béarnaise Sauce, Jus
Croissant $17.25
- Filled with Ham off the Bone with Brie, Mustard Mayonnaise, Salad Leaves
Caesar Salad $20.50
- Cos Lettuce tossed with Creamy Dressing, Croutons, Crisp Bacon, Parmesan, Anchovies and Soft Egg (GF Available). With Chicken add $5.00
Grape Escape Chicken Focaccia $19.00
- Served Warm with Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise and Salad Leaves
Mustard Mayo/Aioli $1.50

Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Market fresh fish: your wait staff will advise $35.00
Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
Homemade Granola, fresh fruit & yoghurt $13.50
Add mushroom, bacon or tomato $2.50
Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50

Wangapeka Cheese Selection $20.00
- Tui / B1ue Rock / Matariki / Brie/ Spiced pear paste / crostni / selecton of seasonal fresh fruit / nuts (GF on request) (Sweet Agnes Riesling) and/or (Lake Hayes Noble)
Garlic Bread — mini loaf/ 4 slices $8.00
Eye Fillet $42.00
- Truffle mash/ burst cherry tomatoes/ red wine jus (GF) (Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon)
Fish of the Day priced daily
Recommended wines available by the glass
Three Cheese Arancini $17.00
- Truffle mayonnaise (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay)
Roast of the Day priced daily
- Gourmet potatoes/ pumpkin/ kumara wedges/ parsnip crisps/ broccoli
White Chocolate Creme Brulee $15.00
- Macadamia nut/ crystallised ginger sable (GF on request)

Seafood Stick $2.20
Hawaiian 7” $11.00 / 12” $17.00
- Ham and Pineapple, cheese
Pepperoni 7” $12.00 / 12” $18.00
- Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chilli, cheese
Fresh fish of the day
Tomato / Onion/ Peppers/Olives / Mushrooms/ Swiss Cheese/Beetroot / Pineapple / Jalapeno / Chilli Peppers $2.00
½ Scoop $3.00
Garden Salad Box $7.50
Fish Burger $10.00
- Fillet of battered fish served with our home made tartare sauce, salad

3 Local Cheese
- Tui – Hard Aged Cheddar Style Cheese
Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
- Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Flames on Forty Tasting Platter $30.00
- Spicy Chicken Wings, Baby Cheeseburgers and Salt & Pepper Squid
- CHICKEN $24.00
- Crumbed Chicken Breast Served with Crispy Bacon, Melted Brie Cheese and Apricot Relish
ideal for one – $20.00
Chicken Schnitzel $28.00
- Macadamia, Parmesan and Herb Crust, Apple and Fennel Slaw, Smoked Tomato Chutney, Mint Yogurt and Creamy Potato Mash
Bread & Dips $10.00
- 3 Warm Breads served with Kakariki Olive Oil, Today’s Fresh Homemade Dips

Sausage $3.00
Mussel Fritter $4.00
Squid Rings $1.00
Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
Kiwiana Vege Burper $9.50
- Potato Flip, Pineapple, Salad, Cheese and Egg Optional
Pineapple Fritter $2.00
Sausage 'n ' Chips $4.00
Hamburger $7.50
- 120g Pattie, Salad, Tomato sauce, and Mayo

Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00
Egg $8.00
- as plain + Egg
Steak $8.50
- mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
Chicken Chargrill $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Classic $9.20
- dijonnaise mustard, lettuce, tomato, beetroot cheese, onion, gherkin tomato sauce beef pattie, egg
Rib Eye Steak $9.60
- mayo, lettuce, beetroot, cheese onion, BBQ sauce Egg
Village $10.00
- mayo lettuce tomato beetroot pineapple onion cheese bacon pattie tomato sauce

Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00

Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
Affogato al caffe $10.00
- Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
-Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
Insalata mista $8.00
- Mesculin tomato cucumber balsamic
-Ricotta and figs jam $15.00
Tiramisu $14.00
Salame al cioccolato $14.00
- Cookies walnut, chocolate

Roast of the Day $15.90
- Classic Kiwi roast with all the trimmings. Check with your wait staff for todays roast flavour
Steak Sandwich $22.90
- Smoked Rump steak, bacon, salad greens, fried onions and horseradish aioli on toasted Turkish bread. Served with chunky fries
Berries $3.50 EA
Cajun Spiced Wedges $10.90
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Add Cheese and Bacon for $3.50
Warm Lamb Salad $21.90
- Pan roasted lamb fillet served tossed through roasted kumara and mesclun salad with capsicum coulis
Apple Strudel $11.90
- House made apple strudel, topped with sliced almonds. Served with whipped cream
Mushrooms $3.50 EA
Hash Browns $3.50 EA

I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Oinker $19.90
- Ham, pineapple & tomato
G/Free Pineapple Fritter $3.00
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Chicken Nuggets $7.00
- 6 nuggests & chips
Sausage-Battered $3.60
Vege or Corn Patty $3.00
Port & Starboard $11.90
- Battered or panfried fish, caramelised onion, creamy tartare sauce & salad

EGGS ON TOAST $12.00
- Two eggs, as you like (poached, scrambled or fried) on toast. (Add bacon $4).
SORBET OF THE DAY (GF)(DF) $13.50
GARLIC BREAD LOAF(V) $8.00
HERBED POLENTA CHIPS $12.00
- w/-house sweet chilli aioli. (V) (GF) (DF)
MUSHROOM FRIES $12.00
- Panko crumbed Portobello mushrooms w/-blue cheese aioli. (V)
FRIES & AIOLI $6.00
PANAMA GRAVLAX $16.00
- Gin & green tea cured salmon, lime & tonic jelly, tropical salsa.(GF)(DF)
PANAMA EGGS $18.00
- Scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla w/- avocado, char-grilled corn, roasted capsicum, tomato salsa & chipotle sprinkle. (Add bacon $4).

Pasta Of The Day Please ask your server. $27.00
Vanilla Caramel Smoothie -
Garlic Bread Loads of garlic & chilli butter, drizzled with chilli sauce. $7.50
Chicken Breast Tender chicken breast rolled & stuffed with feta & spinach on a bed ot Israeli cous cous with roasted pumpkin & capsicum in a lemon scented cream sauce topped with a tomato jam. $31.00
Ice Chocolate with GF French Vanilla ice cream -
Turkish Inspired Lamb Toasted pita bread topped with hummus, mesclun feta salad & lamb Koftas finished with slow roast tomatoes & Tzatziki yoghurt dressing. $19.00
Prawns & Scallops Three prawn kebabs & scallops. Taste the unique StoneGrill flavour, with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $30.50
Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & mozzarella cheese. $17.00

Chilli Penne $22.50
- prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
Green Salad $6.50
Mezze Platter $22.50
- Humus, tabbouleh, olives, salsa, roasted capsicum, Feta Cheese portabella mushrooms, served with homemade Turkish bread
Olives and feta cheese $9.50
- served with bread
Scallop $13.00
- half dozen served with garlic aioli
Salt and pepper squid $12.50
- deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
Sigara Boregi $11.50
- golden crisp pastry filled with feta cheese, served with, hummus and salsa
Fettuccine Carbonara $18.50
- bacon, mushroom, garlic, creamy white wine sauce