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

- Small $3.00
- Vegetable $13.50
Fish Cake Spring Rolls $12.00
- Deep fried spring rolls with a traditional fish cake filling twist
Miang Cocktail Salmon $12.00
- Zesty fresh salmon with red onion, lemon zest, coriander, lemon grass, and fancy lettuce - Salmon (3) / Tofu (4)
Deep Fried Calamari with Spicy Sauce $10.00
- Deep fried Calamari Served with a rich Tom Yum mayonnaise dipping sauce
Coconut Coated Chicken Skewers $10.00
- Tender Breast cuts of coconut covered chicken skewered, Grilled and served with a satay sauce and Thai style cucumber and red onion chutney
- Medium $5.00
- Chicken $13.00

Ortiz anchovy & ricotta bruschetta w lemon & black pepper $4 per piece
Affogato w almond & fig biscotti 9.5 W amaretto, frangelico or cointreau $14.50
Trust the chef $45 per person
- A selection of complementary dishes, especially compiled from today’s a la carte selection by the Boat Shed kitchen designed to share amongst the table ( Sample only – menu changes daily )
Double baked chocolate soufflé w coffee sauce, chocolate tuile & soft whipped cream $12.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
Grilled steak sandwich w fried egg, avocado, tomato chutney, cress & cabbage slaw $16.50
Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50

Dessert wine - eradus ''sticky mickey'' late harvest sav $9.00 / $45.00
Tempura $5.00ea
Cold smoked pork crackles $7.00
Organic chicken liver pate, urban brioche loaf, plum jelly $16.00
Urban chips, caramelised onion & roast garlic aioli $11.00
Smoked beef short rib, celeriac puree, red cabbage, confit tomato, crispy onions $27.00
Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea
Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00

Pumpkin gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms & pecorino cheese $32.50
Brown butter Financier, mocha cream, red fruits & chocolate crumb $14.00
Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
Homemade Granola, fresh fruit & yoghurt $13.50
Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
Pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato $29.50
Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50

Eggs Benedict $18
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Bacon
Rib Eye Steak Open Sandwich $22
- Fried free range egg, caramelized onion, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Eggs Benedict $22
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
Pulled Pork Burger $19
- BBQ sauce, apple & hazelnut slaw, hand cut chips
Beef Burger $22
- Caramelised onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, hand cut chips
River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
Apple Slaw $7
- With hazelnuts

Extra Garlic Chappati $4.50
Pad Thai with Chicken $26.90
Kaffir Lime Tart with pineapple & cream $12.00
White Fish $28.50
Spiced Roasted Cashews $7.50
Thai Green Curry (hot) with eggplant, greens & jasmine rice Chicken or Tofu $26.90
Prawn Toast $15.90
- with sesame & sweet chilli sauce
Chai Creme Brulee with spiced plum & ice cream $12.00

House Salad $14.50
- warm roasted vegetables, salad mix, toasted almonds and yoghurt dressing
Choose any two sides & steak sauce
Seafood Chowder $16.50
- With crusty bread
Westcoast Whitebait Sandwich $8.00
200G First Light Wagyu Sirloin $65.00
350G Pure Angus Ribeye $36.00
The Steakhouse $23.00
- spiced premium ground beef, streaky bacon, onion jam and barbecue sauce
Flatbread & Dips $14.00
- olive oil & balsamic vinegar, pesto and hummus

Large fries $3.50
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
Chocolate mousse $3.50
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hash bites $3.50
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella

Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00

Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
Spinach & Rocket Salad Small $8.00 Large $13.00
- Blend of fresh spinach and rocket, red onions, mushrooms, roasted red capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and our house made pesto-vinaigrette dressing.
Mt Richmond $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, feta, mozzarella, pepperoni, manuka smoked ham, roasted red capsicums, jalapenos. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan.
Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
- A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Chicken & Pesto $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with Oven-roasted chicken breast in a pesto-mayonaisse sauce, artichoke hearts, roasted-red capsicums, red onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Waimea $22.00
- Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.

Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
-2 Tacos $8.00
Side Orders $3.00
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
Salsa Brava (Hot)
- (Very Spicy with Habanero)
-Corn Chips
-Regular $10.50

Bowl of Fries $9.00/$5.00
- Served with tomato sauce OR Housemade Aioli (Regular/Small)
Breakfast Extras $6.00
- 2 Pestell’s GF, preservatives & MSG free sausages
Continental $10.80
- Toasted Croissant served with butter, Housemade jelly and a small size orange juice
Housemade Espresso & Sillan Paleo Truffles $10.00
Small Quiche Combo $12.00
- Your choice of quiche - Onion & Cheddar OR House Smoked Chicken OR Spinach & Mascarpone OR Ham & Cheese OR Broccoli & Blue cheese served with a side salad & Housemade relish
Breakfast Extras $9.00
- 180g Angus Porterhouse steak
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)
Breakfast Extras $2.00
- Toast

- Vegetable Tempura (5pc)
- Vegetable Tempura (5pc)
EGGPLANT $17.50
- Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
- Your choice of Main
INARI (3p) $7.00
- Assorted Sushi & Sashimi (9pc)
ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
- 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable

Solomillo de Buey $35.00
- Pure Angus eye fillet steak served to your liking with a blue cheese sauce, hand cut fries and salad.
Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
- Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
Pescado Del Dia POA
- Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
Ensalada de Verano $11.00
- Summer Salad. Lettuce, tomato, capsicum, olives, feta. Ideal as a green 'break' to accompany other tapas.
Brocheta de Chorizo y Queso $12.00
- Grilled chorizo, haloumi and vegetable skewer.
Pincho Moruno $12.00
- Grilled marinated lamb and vegetable skewer.
Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
- Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
Escalivada $12.00
- Grilled vegetables. A Catalonian Favourite! Tomato, zucchini, aubergine, mushrooms and red pepper with Romesco sauce.