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

- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
- Vegetable $13.50
Black Pepper Beef $13.50
- Tender Slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with onions, red capsicums and spring onions
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
Tamarind Lamb Rack $25.00
- Tender slices of lamb rack, served with an accompanying sweet and tangy tamarind sauce
Crispy Chicken Stir Fried with Cashew Nuts $14.00
- Crispy slices of deep fried chicken stir-fry with a special in house marinade sauce, cashew nuts, finely sliced carrots, red capsicum and spring onions
Venison Panang Curry with Parmesan Cheese $29.00
- Tender New Zealand venison served in thick rich panang curry, topped with parmesan cheese and served with pan-fried vegetable and kumara chips - Change from Rice to Roti $3.00

Double baked chocolate soufflé w coffee sauce, chocolate tuile & soft whipped cream $12.50
Ōra king salmon carpaccio w cucumber, radish, red onion, coriander & ginger-soy dressing $19.50
Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50
Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
Pan fried haloumi w apple, cucumber, pomegranate, spiced yoghurt & za'atar $14.50
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50

Carne Fajitas $22
- Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
Corned Beef $8
- Pulled corned beef, slaw, avocado & corn salsa, habanero mustard mayo
Vegetable $15
- Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja
Nachos $11
- Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
Coconut Spanish Flan $9
- with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
Guacamole $10
- with corn chips
Tarakihi Ceviche $12
- Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly
Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime

Marinara (LD) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano, Anchovies, Garlic Oil, (without mozzarella)
Puttanesca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Chorizo, Red Onions, Capsicum
Gluten Free Base $5.00
Mediterranean (V)(LG) $12.00
- Fresh tomato, olives, feta, cucumber, red onion, on a bed of lettuce and with a delicious balsamic vinegar dressing
M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
Extra meat topping S $4/ M $5/ L $6
Half & Half M $3/ L $4
Margherita (V) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano

Coffee / Tea $4.00
Fortune Cookie $1.00
Miso Soup $7.50
- with tofu & shitake mushroom
Chicken Stir Fry with bacon, sweetcorn, miso butter, lettuce & jasmine rice $28.70
with miso butter $8.50
Crisp Fried Whole Snapper $39.00
- with yellow bean sauce, steamed greens & jasmine rice (when available)
Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
- with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli

Steak Burger $12.00
- 100g Pure Sirloin Steak, Fried onions and Salad
Battered Sausage $3.00
Spring Rolls (Plain, Curry, Steak and onion) $3.00
Bacon Butty $4.00
Sausage $3.00
Crab Sticks $2.00
BLT 'n' Chips $6.00
Fish Burger $8.50
- Battered Fish, Salad and Home-made Tartare sauce

Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
M&M N/A
Ranch N/A
Italian B.M.T N/A
Western Egg and Cheese N/A
Flatbread N/A
BBQ N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A

Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
Tagliata di tonno $20.00
Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
-Tuna steaks $20.00
Panna cotta $12.00
- cream berries, chocolate
-Calamari soup $12.00
Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00

Hawaiian $15.00
- Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Whitewater $22.00
- Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
Mt Arthur $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, chevre goat cheese, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red capsicums, kalamata olives, fresh spinach. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan!
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.
Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
Californian $19.00
- Bursting with flavor from an olive oil and garlic base, fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheeses, capers & topped with fresh oregano.

CHICKEN KATU $17.50
ASSORTED SUSHI & SASHIMI $21.50
- Chef's choice 8pc Sushi & 4pc Sashimi
with rice $19.50
EGGPLANT $17.50
SALMON NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL (4p) $7.00
- Rice
SPARK TUNA ROLL $7.00
- (with Fish Roe) (4p)

Donut $3.00
Pineapple Ring $2.50
Calamari
Greek Salad Box $9.50
Mediterranean roast vegetable(v) $12.50 / $18.50
- Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelized onion, olives, basil oil
Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
- 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
Pepperoni $12.00 / $18.00
- Pepperoni, onion, peppers and chili, cheese
Italian $12.00 / $18.00
- Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives, peppers, cheese

SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
- Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
Sandwich $13.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
Sandwich $10.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00

Bacon / Grilled Chicken / Salmon / Halloumi $5.00
Shredded Chicken, Bacon, Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Dressing (DF)(GF) $8.50
Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
- With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
Roasted Beetroot Salad (V)(GF) $15.00
- With feta, salad greens, toasted seeds and a balsamic dressing
Home cured salmon, lemon and cream cheese
Pastrami, swiss cheese, sliced pickles, tomato relish
GFO = Gluten Free Option, Available Add $1.50
Gluten Free Bread available on request for additional $1.50

Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Onion rings $3.50
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Hash bites $3.50

Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
McChicken® Hunger Buster N/A
- A crunchy McChicken burger, with medium fries, medium drink and a small sundae to top it all off. Who knew you could buy so much satisfaction?
Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
- Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
The Clubhouse Angus N/A
- We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
- Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
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.
Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.