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

The Works $22.00
- Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onions, pepper, olives, tomato & mozzarella cheese
Five Tempura Scallops $15.00
- W/ cos lettuce & whole egg mayonnaise
Ground Beef Burger $18.00
- W/ gherkin, relish, mayonnaise, tomato, cheese & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurt $10.00
- For Two $48.00
Seafood $22.00
- Fresh fish, shrimp & scallops w/ garlic & dill butter topped w/ parsley
Salt & Pepper Squid $28.00
- W/ paprika, aioli & lemon wedge
Ceviche $17.50
- Fresh fish of the day marinated in lemon juice tossed w/ capsicum, onion & fresh coriander on grilled ciabatta bread

Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
- Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
- Ask for today's selection.
The Highlander $00.00
- Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
Pasta of the Day $24.90
- Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
Banana Cigars $13.00
- Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
Drunken Steak $29.90
- 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
Bluff Chowder $14.80
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Side Salad $6.00

Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Huevos Rancheros: crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, free range eggs, salsa & cheese $18.50
Truffle fries $6.50
Add grilled chicken $3.50
Homemade Granola, fresh fruit & yoghurt $13.50
Add blackened fish $4.50
Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00

-Ricotta and figs jam $15.00
Tiramisu $14.00
Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
Salame al cioccolato $14.00
- Cookies walnut, chocolate
Panna cotta $12.00
- cream berries, chocolate
Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
-Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
Bruschetta $15.00

Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
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.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
Hummus & Pita Platter $13.00
- House-made spicy garlic and roasted red capsicum hummus with fresh baked pita, served with cucumbers, and carrot sticks.
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.
Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.

Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
French goat cheese tartelette $18
- roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
Home baked focaccia $9
- Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
Creamy seafood chowder $19
- prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
Baked eggplant $18
- tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
Pan fried market fish $30
- summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito

E4. Curry Phab (curry puff) $8.50
- Stir fried potatoes, kumara, chicken and vegetables with a sprinkle of curry powder, deep fried inside a Thai pastry served with sweet sauce
King Prawns $21.00
T3. Larb Gai $18.00
- Thailand’s most traditional diced chicken breast salad seasoned with Poppy Thais’ crushed chillies, unique combination of southern Thailand herbs, pieces of red tomato, onions, lemon juice and spring onions
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.00
Please ask your waiter/waitress
M1. Kao Phad
- Our most popular fried rice dish. Delicious, aromatic jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables with
($7.5 for each additional person)
S1. Tom Yum
- A mildly spiced broth, infused with lemongrass, galanga, tamarind and ginger, the most famous of Poppy Thais’ soups

Spicy Black Tan-Tan Ramen $16.00
- Sour and spicy black sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek. Freshly ground sesame
Pork Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
- Pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, onion and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
Shoyu Ramen $10.00
- Original soy base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots
Yakisoba $14.00
- Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
Salmon Teriyaki $16.00
- Marlborough salmon fillet 120g, green salad, lemon
Tuna Tataki $19.00
- Delicately seared tuna with wasabi vinaigrette gelée, flying fish roe, shredded leek. Served chilled
Tuna Avo $9.50
- Diced tuna sashimi, avocado, wasabi soy dressing
Fried Rice $12.00
- Chāshū pork, egg, spring onion

Salmon Fillet $29.9
- chive & garlic crushed potatoes, seasonal greens, grilled lemon and beurre blanc
Roasted mushroom scotch eggs $15.9
- with caramelised onion & chilli jam
Soft Drinks $4.0
- Coke / Lemonade / Fanta / Tonic / Ginger ale / Diet Coke / Soda / LLB
Homemade smokey baked beans $14.9
- add cured sausage
Roast of the Day $23.9
- buttered greens, creamed leeks, roasted potatoes, parsnip and carrots, all the trimmings and gluten free gravy
Clam, prawn, bacon and sweetcorn chowder sml $11.9 lrg $17.9
American Hot Dog $12.0
- Sausage in a warmed bun with tomato sauce, american mustard and fries
Ice Cream sundae with caramel, berry or chocolate sauce $11.9

TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY $32.00
- Kumara gratin, charred broccoli, Moa Cider & apple sauce & jus.
SMOKED SALMON SALAD $19.00
- House smoked salmon, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, avocado, rocket, lemon pickle aioli. (GF)(DF)
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)
CHURROS $14.00
- Spanish doughnuts either w/- dark chocolate sauce or w-/ salted caramel sauce.
POLENTA FRIES $6.00
- w/- house sweet chilli aioli.
PORTOBELLA BURGER $24.00
- Portobello mushrooms in a bun. Balsamic onions, spinach, beetroot, goat’s cheese & aioli. (V) w/- Fries (and aioli)
SEAFOOD RISOTTO $19.00
- Lemon & saffron rice, fresh fish, prawns, mussels & squid. (GF)

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
POTATO NAAN - bread stuffed with spiced potatoes $ 3.48
MANGO LASSI - Traditional Indian Mango yogurt drink, Yummy! $5.98
BUTTER CHICKEN - the ever popular - grilled pieces of tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices and a creamy tomato gravy served with rice. $8.98
DESSERT: Malai kulfi Or Vanilla Ice Cream -
PESHAWARI NAAN - bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries $ 3.98
POTATO CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mashed potatoes mildly spiced with green chillies, corriander & ginger and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you serve $5.98
CHEESECAKE - ask the wait staff for the flavour of the day. $6.98

Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.

Palak paneer $13.50
- Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy
Chicken naan $5.00
Korma (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
Garlic naan $3.50
Karahi (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Dry curry with mixed vegetables
Roganjosh (prawn) $16.50
- Thick brown sauce with various spices
Veggie platter $13.00
- 1pcs samosa 3pc onion bhaji, veggie pakora
Mango lassi $5.00

Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Hash bites $3.50
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Garlic bread $3.50
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Meat lovers $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, beef, ham, cabanossi, bacon & melting mozzarella

Tandoori Chicken $19.50
- mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
Bruschetta Bread $8.50
- fresh tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
Seafood platter $38.50
- prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
Hummus $9.50
- served with salsa, garlic yogurt sauce and Turkish Bread
Chilli Penne $22.50
- prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
Salt and pepper squid $12.50
- deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
Mash Potato $5.00
Spaghetti Meatballs $19.50
- with Napolitano sauce