Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel in Nelson Menu

Are you the owner? Manage this listing for free.

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

Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
Sautéed potatoes w kalamata olives & garlic mayonnaise $6
Fresh & Simple - Food to Share
Ortiz anchovy & ricotta bruschetta w lemon & black pepper $4 per piece
Grilled steak sandwich w fried egg, avocado, tomato chutney, cress & cabbage slaw $16.50
Mixed leaf & herb salad $6
Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
Squid bruschetta w spiced roasted red pepper & coriander $4 per piece

Do pyaza $17
- Your choice of lamb or beef cooked with ginger, garlic, sauteed brown onion, tomato and spices.
Balti chicken $17
- One of Britain's most popular dishes - medium-spiced chicken cooked with peppers and french beans.
Chicken tikka $9.5
- Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices and cooked in tandoori oven.
Chicken tikka fried rice $14.5
- Chicken tikka from the tandoori oven fried with egg and vegetables.
Mango saffron chicken $17
- Mango's own tender pieces of chicken cooked in a unique blend of mango and cashew-paste.
Rendang $14.5
- A spicy meat dish which originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia - popular in Malaysia and other South Asian countries.
Karahi paneer $15
- Crushed tomato, capsicum and onion complement homemade cottage cheese in a thick masala sauce.
Tandoori chicken (full-serve) $19
- Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices and gently roasted in the tandoori oven.

Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
Corn chowder with fish, calamari, mussels & Cloudy Bay clams, served with focaccia $18
Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
Milkdrop mozzarella, chargrilled nectarines, basil, salted almonds & local Frogs End olive oil $22
Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20

½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
Mediterranean roast vegetable (v) 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelised onion, olives, basil oil
Battered Oyster $3.00
Scoop $4.20
Donut $3.00
Chicken, Cranberry and Brie 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Peppers, red onion, cheese
Battered Sausage $3.20
Fish Burger $10.00
- Fillet of battered fish served with our home made tartare sauce, salad

Seafood Chowder $14 Starter / $16 Main
- A delicious medley of seafood bound in a thick cream base flavoured with dill and tarragon and served with toasted bread.
Pasta of the Day $24.00
- Refer to specials board.
Antipasto Platter $35.00
- A tasty selection of edried and cured meats, cheese, bread, dips, crackers, fruit and marinated vegetables.
Pavlova $12.00
- A Kiwi favourite, served with fresh fruit, whipped cream and ice cream.
Cheese $3.00
Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
Pork Spare Ribs $29.00
- Slow cooked pork spare ribs braised then grilled in smokey BBQ sauce and served with seasoned wedges.
Fish of the Day POA
- Ask your server for today’s catch fresh from the ocean.

Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Onion rings $3.50
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella

Very Vegemite $4.00
- 8 Pack $7.90
Extra Dip $1.00
Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Brownie $2.50
The Family Feast $40.00

Wedges $15.00
- Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
Fried platter for 2 $20.00
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
Bowl of fries $6.00
Fried sports platter . $30.00
-Small $17.00
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
Seafood chowder $15.50

Rad Na V
- Rice noodles topped with vegetables & light gravy. Available with:
Street Noodles $11.00
- A Golden Bell special. This noodle dish & the noodle soup dish listed below are our Head Chef’s versions of authentic Thai noodle dishes commonly available on the streets of Thailand’s cities & villages and much loved by generations of Thai people. Rice noodles with minced pork, crispy pork, bean sprouts & crushed peanuts are flavoured with lime, lemon & Thai herbs.
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Street Noodle Soup $11.00
- Noodle soup version of the Street Noodle dish listed above.
Red or Green Curry GF / V
- ( mild, medium, hot ) available with your choice of:
Coin Bag $9.50
- Four crisp tofu wraps filled with water chestnut, minced pork & prawns.
Sweet Chicken Omelette on rice $11.00
Tom Yum Fried Rice with Crispy Pork ( mild, medium, hot ) $11.50

Golden Bay $11.90
- Vege patty, caramelsied onion, relish,salad & mayo
Kids Burger $7.00
- meat patty, cheese, sauce, lettuce
Chicken Nuggets $7.00
- 6 nuggests & chips
Gluten Free Donut $3.00
Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
Port & Starboard $11.90
- Battered or panfried fish, caramelised onion, creamy tartare sauce & salad
Mussel Crumbed $1.80
Squid Ring $1.30

Beer battered fish and chips $22.9 / $27.9
- tartare, house salad and hand-cut chips - Monkfish / Blue cod
Clam, prawn, bacon and sweetcorn chowder sml $11.9 lrg $17.9
The vic's beef nachos $17.9
- homemade tortilla chips, guacamole and chilli cheese sauce
300gm sirloin steak $32.9
- seasonal greens, hand-cut chips, onion rings and red wine jus
Roasted mushroom scotch eggs $15.9
- with caramelised onion & chilli jam
Kids Platter $12.0
- Cheese toastie, corn chips, berry yoghurt, grapes, raisins and marshmallows
American Hot Dog $12.0
- Sausage in a warmed bun with tomato sauce, american mustard and fries
Southern fried chicken $12.0
- with fries and ranch sauce

Eggs Benedict Toasted Engish muffin with two soft poached eggs with your choice of the following; Bacon or Smoked Salmon topped with our ownblend of hollandaise sauce and served with crispy hash brown $17.50
Pasta of the Day Changes on a daily basis. $26.00 / $28.00(Gluten Free)
Chef’s Soup of the Day Made from the freshest ingredients daily, served with crusty French bread. $11.00
Turkish Inspired Lamb Toasted pita bread topped with hummus, baby spinach & lamb Koftas finished with slow roast tomatoes & Tzatziki yoghurt dressing. $19.00
Steak Burger Juicy Angus rump with fancy lettuce & onion jam topped with Tuscan seasoned tomatoes, fried egg, crispy bacon & dressed with aioli mayo in a Turkish bun with beer fries. $22.00
Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & Mozzarella cheese. $17.00
Calamari Salt & pepper calamari rings served on a bed of salad greens, lemon wedges & aioli mayonnaise. $16.50
Fish of the Day The chefs imagination is the only limit, Let's hope they have been creative today. $25.50

Mushrooms
Egg
Olives
Battered Scallop $2.60
Peppers
Mediterranean roast vegetable(v) $12.50 / $18.50
- Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelized onion, olives, basil oil
Feta
Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00

Cauliflower Pakora $9.00
- with tamarind, and yogurt
- add cheese & bacon $3.50
Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
- with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
gluten free base add $2.00
Pepperoni $24.00
Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
- with nuoc cham
Smoked White Warehou $16.00
- with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries

Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Dipping sauces $0.50
- Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Onion rings $3.50