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

Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
Tasman Seafood Chowder $15.50
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
Fish of the Day N/A
- W/ chef's choice of seasonal sides
Five Tempura Scallops $15.00
- W/ cos lettuce & whole egg mayonnaise
Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
- Battered hot dogs & chips
Tasman Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day, mussels w/ fresh herbs & plant pot bread
Seasonal Vegetable Fritters $15.50
- Served w/ poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Hawaiian $22.00
- Ham & mozzarella topped w/ fresh pineapple

Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur
Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Affogato $9.50
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP

Samosas (two samosas per portion) $5.5
- Flaky pastry, filled with seasoned potato and peas and fried to perfection.
Peshwari naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
Korma chicken $17
- Boneless chicken cooked with cashew-based gravy.
Mee goreng $15
- Spicy wok-tossed hokkien noodles with egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
Side platter $10
Mixed platter $16
- Taste different delights in this platter. Veggie samosas, onion bhajee kakori seekh and chicken tikka.
Tandoori veggie $11
- Fresh vegetables and cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt and spices and cooked in the tandoori oven.
Chicken tikka salad $11
- A medley of fresh greens and chicken tikka, served with a yummy mango sauce.

Soft Serve Cone N/A
- Keep it simple. Our signature Soft Serve, layered on a crunchy cone.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
- Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
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.
Georgie Pie: Steak Mince ‘N’ Cheese N/A
- Made to the original recipe using quality New Zealand beef, the classic Steak Mince 'N' Cheese pies are baked fresh in store each day for you to enjoy.
The Boss® N/A
- Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
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.
Hamburger N/A
- The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.

Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
- Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
- With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
- Either Hand Cut Chips, Creamy Potato Gratin or Creamy Potatoes Mash And
for two $32.00
Served with Crackers, Quince Paste, Nuts and Fresh & Dried Fruits
Roast of the Day $27.00
- Changing Daily, Served with Roast Vegetables, Traditional Accompaniments and Real Gravy
Flames on Forty Burger
for two - $28.00

Veggie $18.00
- Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
Beef Burger $18.00
- Beef pattie w. mesclun, bacon, egg, BBQ sauce, beetroot & mayo, served w. fries
Sauces $1.00
- Sour Cream, sweet chilli, BBQ, Aioli, homemade Tartare, Mushy Peas or Gravy
Wedges $14.00
- Grilled cheese & bacon, served w. sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Garlic Prawns (GF) $18.00
- Served w. salad & fries
Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
Little “fish & chips” $11.00
- Battered fish, chips & tomato sauce
Two Course Roast of the Day $18.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. all trimmings, rich gravy, Yorkshire pudding & a dessert of the day to follow

12 King Prawn Cutlets Coated in Young Green Rice (Tôm Chiên Côm̕) $12
- Served with house made chili sauce - Hot and spicy on request
80 Roasted Pork Belly with Hoisin Sauce (Thit Kho Hoisin) $14
- Green beans, Carrot, Courgettes. Served with steamed rice
21 Noodle Soup (Phờ) $12
- Chicken or Beef
~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
~ Vegetarian on request ~
Combination $16
8 Chicken Skewers (Gā Xiên Nủỏ̕ng) - 3 skewers $10
- Grilled five spice in-house marinated chicken skewers
10 Crispy Squid (Mủc Chiên Giōn) $10
- Deep-fried marinated squid

623's Seafood Chowder $16.90
- Our own classic creamy style chowder . Served with fresh toasted garlic bread
Lemon Pepper calamari $15.90
- Crispy fried calamari served over salad greens with a mango lime coulis
Steak Sandwich $19.90
- Delicious Sandwich of chargrilled steak with caramalized onion,lettuce , tomato and BBQ Sauce .Served with cross cut fries and onion rings
Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Vege $17.90
- Rosemary and garlic roasted vegetables on a tomato base with capsicum coulis swirl
The Kruger $18.90
- A huge beef pattie with bacon,cheese, tomato ,BBQ Sauce, two beer , battered onion rings and salad greens
Capriosca $19.90
- Italian salami , meatballs, bacon, capsicum and olives finished with a capsicum pesto swirl
Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.90
- Kid-sized sundae served with your choice of chocolate, berry, passionfruit or caramel sauce
Stuffed Chicken Breas $32.90
- Panko Crumbed chicken breast filled with brie and sundried tomato. Served with cross cut fries and salad or fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of sauce

Vege pattie S $10.8 / L $12.8
Turkish bread $0.90
Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
Lamb S $10.9 / L $12.9
Kids sizes $5.40
Lamb $5.40
Chicken $5.60
Falafel S $10.8 / L $12.8

Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
- 4 Pack $4.90
Signature Kids $5.00 per head
Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Pita Chips and Dip $3.90
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Garden Salad $8.9 Reg / $7.9 Petita
Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita

Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00

Mussel Crumbed $1.80
Hot Dog $3.20
Extras $3.00
- Meat Patty
Fish Bites $1.00
Flounder $5.00
Burger $8.50
- meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Donut/Choc Donut $3.00

LAMB NAWABI Cubed lamb pieces cooked in a onion, tomato and coconut cream gravy garnished with shredded coconut (available in Chicken as well) $ 16.98
SEEKH KEBAB (4 pcs) - spiced mince of lamb pressed on a skewer and cooked in the tandoor oven served with mint chutney, rice and salad. $9.98
CHEF’S SPECIAL - changes daily as per the chefs whims, please enquire with us for the days special delicacy $POA
ONION BHAJIAS - roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour & deep fried served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
VANILLA ICE CREAM - Served with Chocolate or Mango Topping. $4.98
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CHICKEN SAAGWALA Boneless tender chicken pieces cooked in fresh spinach gravy with fresh spices and herbs garnished with julienne ginger $ 16.98
LAMB SAAGWALA Tender diced lamb cooked in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger (available in Beef as well) $ 16.98

Callos a la Madrileña $12.00
- Stewed tripe "Madrid style" with tomatoes and red wine.
Rabo de Toro a la Cordobesa $12.00
- Braised Oxtail Cordoba style with wine raisins and orange peel.
Espinacas a la Catalana $12.00
- Catalan style spinach sautéed in olive oil with garlic, sultanas, pinenuts and feta cheese.
Bacalao a la Vizcaina $14.00
- Grilled Icelandic de-salted cod topped with a red capsicum and garlic sauce "Biscayne style" served with "revolcona" mashed potatoes.
Tortilla a la Asturiana $9.00
- Asturian style fritatta with potato, egg, herbs, onion, red capsicum and chorizo.
Sopa de Marisco $22.00
- Basque style seafood chowder with a base of creamed vegetables and tomatoes, white wine, rice, monkfish, mussels, shrimp, cockles and calamari. Served with ciabatta.
Ensalada de Verano $11.00
- Summer Salad. Lettuce, tomato, capsicum, olives, feta. Ideal as a green 'break' to accompany other tapas.
Berenjena Rellena $14.00
- Beef ragout stuffed aubergine baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.

Satay Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast tuscan tomatoes complemented with satay sauce. $29.00
Prawns & Scallops Two prawn kebabs & scallops. Taste the unique StoneGrill flavour, with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $22.50
StoneGrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with tuscan tomatoes & béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
Pasta Of The Day Please ask your server. $27.00
Side Salad Large $10.00
Prawns & Scallops Three prawn kebabs & scallops. Taste the unique StoneGrill flavour, with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $30.50
Hot Chocolate (Caffe Láffare Fairtrade Certified) -
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