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

Affogato w almond & fig biscotti 9.5 W amaretto, frangelico or cointreau $14.50
Pan fried haloumi w apple, cucumber, pomegranate, spiced yoghurt & za'atar $14.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
Baked passionfruit pot de crème w toasted coconut & mascarpone cream $12.50
Fresh made pancakes w caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple syrup & butter $17.50
Seared beef bruschetta w blue cheese & lemon $4 per piece
Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50

Two cheeses, homemade chutney, lavroche biscuits $14.00
Korean spiced duck nibbles, toasted sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sauce $18.00
''Jalapeno poppers'' from the farm, mozzarella fondue, herb crumb $4.50 ea
Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
New orleans southern fried fish tacos, cocktail sauce, jalapeno salsa & urban slaw $20.00
Tempura $5.00ea
Smoked beef short rib, celeriac puree, red cabbage, confit tomato, crispy onions $27.00
Miso charred aubergine, butternut puree, tagorashi rice crisps, pickled green tomatoes $24.00

Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00

Combination $12.50
- combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs
Battered fish $14.50
Served with steamed jasmine rice
Lemongrass stir fry v * $12.50
- your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
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.
Larb chicken salad gf $12.50
- minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
Served with steamed jasmine rice
seafood salad gf v $12.50
- cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu

Soft Serve Cone N/A
- Keep it simple. Our signature Soft Serve, layered on a crunchy cone.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 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.
Chicken McNuggets® N/A
- Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
Mayonnaise N/A
- Cool and creamy. A dollop of mayo is a perfect addition to your meal.
Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
- We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
Strawberry Jam N/A
- Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape N/A
- Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape
Sausage McMuffin® N/A
- A hot beef sausage patty, topped with a slice of cheese on a toasted English muffin. Simple and satisfying.

Plain naan $3
- Soft bread using white flour baked in tandoori oven.
Keema naan / paneer kulcha $5
Rogan josh $17
- Mildly-spiced lamb or beef curry cooked in the traditional North Indian style.
Tandoori chicken (full-serve) $19
- Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices and gently roasted in the tandoori oven.
Butter chicken $17
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Madras $17
- South Indian delight cooked with coconut based gravy.
Nasi goreng $15
- Malaysian-style fried rice with spicy sambal, egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
All these dishes come with rice. Please order breads and sides separately.

Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
- Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chilli jam, salad
Tomato / Onion/ Peppers/Olives / Mushrooms/ Swiss Cheese/Beetroot / Pineapple / Jalapeno / Chilli Peppers $2.00
Battered Scallop $2.60
Gluten Free Base Available $2 / $3
Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
- 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
Bannana Fritter $2.50
Kumara Chips $6.50
Pineapple Ring $2.50

Simplicity Pizza $11.00
- A light pizza for a starter! Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce.
Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
Sausage Lasagna $23.00
- Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
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.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
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.

Salmon Salad $20.50
- made with our house smoked South Island salmon, Cos lettuce, tomato, orange, red onion and capers, served with lime dressing
Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
- Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
Italian $14.50/$21.50
- Italian salami from Blackball and sliced fresh mushroom
Home-made Soup (or chowder, add $3) and bread of the day ( Add $3 for gluten-free bread) $12.50
Chef's antipasto platter for two $27.50
Add wood-roasted chicken or house smoked salmon $4
Bruschetta - Pizza bread topped with freshly-made salsa $12.50
French Chick $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce

Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
- Served with salad leaves and yoghurt riata sauce
Garlic Bread $6.50
Smoked Seafood Chowder $18.50
- Served with toasted french bread
Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
- Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup
Kids Breakfast $10.00
- Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
Thai Prawn And Sweet Potato Fritters (GF) $21.50
- Thai prawn and sweet potato fritters with a hint of chilli, coriander and ginger, with tomato chilli sauce and salad leaves
Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
- Braised lamb, chunky vegetables, in a rich smoked paprika tomato sauce, served with sautéed potato
-GF Bread $2 extra

Working Man's Basket $16.00
- Spring rolls, samosas, chicken nuggets, mini hotdogs, onion rings, fish bites, sweet chili sauce and hand cut chips
Roast of the day with gluten free gravy
Old School Beef Burger $16.00
- Homemade beef pattie, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot chutney, aioli and a fried egg. Served with a helping of hand cut chips
Ribeye steak, gluten free gravy, salad and chips
Ribeye steak, garlic butter and your choice of salad and chips or stuffed potato and steamed vegetables
Steak, Eggs, Chips
Main size available $20.00
Steak, Egg and Chips
- A massive prime rump steak cooked to your liking and served over a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips and topped off with two perfectly fried eggs.

Monday-friday 7am-11am
-Cheese, sour cream & chilli sauce $11.00
Octopus sausages & chips $15.00
- Battered sausages, served with crispy fries & salad
Saturday-sunday & public holidays 8am - 11am
-Add chicken for an extra $5.00
-Add camembert or blue cheese $5.00
Local steamed mussels $28/$16
- Steamed with your choice of a white wine cream sauce, or an in house tomato sauce, served with dipping bread
Monteiths radler fish & chips (monteiths beer match - radler.) $28.00
- Fish of the day fillets lovingly coated in monteiths radler beer batter with crispy fries, garden fresh salad and tartare sauce (GF - pan-fried option).

SIRLOIN $20.50
MASA ZEN $24.50 - $29.50
ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
- 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable
- Vegetable Tempura (5pc)
SALMON $22.50
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (4p) $7.00
FIRE TUNA (3p) $7.00
EGGPLANT $17.50

Stuffed Sausages $2.90
Chicken $7.00
Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
Beef $7.00
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
Sausage Rolls $2.80
Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50

Korean Spare Ribs $12.50
- with coriander and sesame seeds
Shoe String Fries & Aioli $7.50
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
- add cheese & bacon $3.50
Cauliflower Pakora $9.00
- with tamarind, and yogurt
Karaage Chicken $9.00
- Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo, lime, and pickled radish
Garlic Bread $8.00
Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Onion & Rosemary $24.00