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 $13.50
Silken Tofu with Chili Jam $8.00
- Soft slices of crumbed silken tofu deep fried and served topped with chili jam
- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
- Vegetable $22.00
- Prawn $16.00
Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
- Vegetable $13.00
Red Duck Curry Stir-Fry $27.00
- Soft slices of duck breast stir-fried in a rich red curry sauce accompanied with baby tomatoes, lychees, grapes and pineapple

All $14.90
Eggs x 2
Salmon $28.90
- House smoked salmon fillet with orange, current and red onion couscous, tomato chili jam and lemon mayonnaise
Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
Bacon X 2
Chocolate Guinness Cake
- Gooey warm chocolate fudge sauce and vanilla ice cream
Calamari Salad $22.90
- Crispy calamari, green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, lemon mayonnaise and balsami glaze
All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone

Cheeky chips $5.5
- Mango's own - selected vegetables coated with chickpea flour batter and fried to perfection. Kids love this!!!
Saag $17
- North Indian speciality - spinach cooked with onion, tomato and a hint of garlic with your choice of lamb or beef.
Chicken hariyali $11
- Tender chicken pieces marinated in mint and coriander and cooked in the tandoori oven. Simply delicious!
Karahi chicken $17
- Boneless chicken sauteed with thick-cut pieces of onion and capsicum and cooked in an onion and tomato-based gravy.
Hahi paneer $15
- Cottage cheese cooked in a cashew-based gravy with exotic spices from Shahi kitchen.
Butter chicken $17
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Peshwari naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
Tandoori chicken (full-serve) $19
- Tender spring chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices and gently roasted in the tandoori oven.

Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180g of succulent marinated beef seared to medium rare sitting on mixed salad greens wth authentic Thai dressing
Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce
Crispy Chicken Nibbles $16.90
- Chilli and lime marinated chicken nibbles served with spicy chilli dipping sauce
Crispy Chicken Salad $19.90
- Strips of our famous crispy chicken, crispy noodles, mixed salad, greens, fresh tomato, capsicum ,and crumbked feta
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180 g of succulent marinated beef seared to medium rare sitting on mixed salad greens with authentic Tha dressing
Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce
Lemon Pepper calamari $15.90
- Crispy fried calamari served over salad greens with a mango lime coulis
Extras each 1.50
- Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce

Tempura Prawn $24.00
- Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Chawan-Mushi $9.00
- Light and savory steamed egg custard with assorted seafood.
Fresh Veggie $19.00
- Cucumber, snowpea shoot, Japanese pickles, goma-wakame, ginger, and topped with avocado.
Fried Calamari $14.00
- Panko-crumbed, deep fried calamari served with pickled mayo for dipping
Teriyaki Chicken $20.00
- Chicken thigh with teriyaki glaze and cucumber.
Kaisen Don $25.00
- Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.
Ice Cream Scoop $5.00
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with maccha green tea.
Tempura White Fish $3.50

Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
- A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
New Mexican $15.00
- Owners Mic and Molley grew up in New Mexico loving spicy food. This classic features tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and spicy jalapenos!
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.
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.
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
Hawaiian $15.00
- Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.

Seafood chowder $15.50
Eggs - each $1.00
Garlic loaf $10.00
The bach venison burger $24.00
- With smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, marmalade, swiss cheese, sour dough bun, peppered tobacco onions served with fries .
-Small $17.00
T-bone steak $20.00
- Salad and fries, and your choice of sauce, peppered mustard, bacon and mushroom or garlic butter .
Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
- Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
Bacon - each $2.00

Sparrows Fart $12.80
- the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
Hotdog $3.80
- on a stick-kiwi classic
The Muss $13.80
- A local fave, homemade mussel patty topped with cheese, drizzled with homemade tartar & sweet chilli sauce finished with loads of salady goodness, aioli, relish & avocado -yum!
Chips $3.00/ $4.00
- punnet / scoop
MINI DOUGHNUTS $2.00
- packet of three rolled in cinnamon sugar
GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
- selection of flavours (subject to availability)
Ewe Beaut $14.00
- Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
Roots Shoots and Leaves $12.80
- delectable veggie patty creation ‘du jour’ with chunks of marinated feta, loads of salads + lip-smackingly good sauces + avocado. Get it in ya!

Home-Made G/F Bread $3.00
Seafood Salad $23.75
- Prawn cutlets, marinated fish, poached salmon with fresh salad leaves and lemongrass and chilli dressing
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
Croissant $17.25
- Filled with ham off the bone with brie, mustard mayonnaise, salad leaves
Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
- Twice baked blue cheese and spinach soufflé with a pear garnish, chutney, walnut crostini and mesclun leaves
Fresh Fish Of The Day
- Chef’s creation using today’s available fresh fishprices change daily, wait staff will advise
Nachos $9.00
- With cheese, beans and sour cream
Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
- Crispy bacon, blueberry compote, banana, maple syrup

Extras $3.00
- Meat Patty
Squid Ring $1.30
Steak & Onion Roll $3.00
Burger $8.50
- meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Pineapple Fritter $1.50
Mussel Crumbed $1.80
Extras $1.50
- Cheese, Beetroot, Pineapple, Egg, Tomato

BIG BREAKFAST $20.00
- Bacon, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, kransky's, hashbrown & toast.
COLA RIPPLE ICE CREAM $6.00
- 2 scoops
WARM PRAWN SALAD $13.00
- w/- chargrilled melon, mango, rocket leaves w/- coconut dressing. (GF) (DF)
FILLET $35.00
- 200g 21 day aged prime fillet steak.
BACON $4.00
SPAGHETTI,BACON & CHEESE $12.00
DARK CHOCOLATE TORTE $15.00
- Manuka honey & almond ice cream, whipped cream & freeze-dried Manuka honey crumb.
GLUTEN FREE BREAD ALTERNATIVE $1.00

Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0

½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
Tomato
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
(Wheat & gluten free breadcrumbed fish extra $1.20)
Sundried Tomatoes
Beef Burger $10.00
- Home made beef patty with caramelized onion, beetroot, salad
Wedges $6.50
Fish Burger $10.00
- Fillet of battered fish served with our homemade tartare sauce, salad

Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and 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.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.

Chunky Gandcut Cajun Chips S $4.00 / L $7.00
- Served with sour cream
S = Small / L = Large
Sauteed Potatoes / Roasted Tomato / Mushrooms $4.50
Served on toasted bagel with yello's special salad min $10.00
Soup (V) $10.00
- Tomato, roast capsicum and basil pesto served with toasted wholegrain bread
B.L.A.T Focaccia $16.50
- Bacon , Lettuce, guacamole, sliced tomato and aioli served on focaccia
Chunky Handcut Chips S $3.50 / L $6.50
- Served with aioli
Sweet Chilli Chicken