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 $22.00
- Two Shanks $27.00
Miang Cocktail Salmon $12.00
- Zesty fresh salmon with red onion, lemon zest, coriander, lemon grass, and fancy lettuce - Salmon (3) / Tofu (4)
Crispy Chicken Wings with Caramelised Ginger Sauce $11.00
- Chicken Wings served with a sweet caramelised ginger sauce
Crispy Pork with Chili Basil Stir Fry $13.50
- Crispy cubes of pork belly, green beans, mushrooms and finely sliced carrots stir fried with child and basil
Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
Thai Styled Sliders $13.50
- Three Sliders done with three different Thai twists. Satay Chicken, and Pork Larb, and Prawn Tomyum
- Vegetable and Tofu $21.00

Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
Grilled sirloin steak w celeriac & endive remoulade, avocado, horseradish & black garlic butter $32.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
Crème catalan $12.50
Add bubble & squeak, avocado or mushrooms $5 each
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
Steamed asparagus w sea salt & lemon $8

SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
- Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
- Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
SHRIMP SALAD $18.50
- Succulent shrimps wrapped in “Thousand Island” dressing served on lettuce with tomato concise finished with crispy sliced crouton.
ANCHOR CATCH OF THE DAY $19.90
- Pan fried fish served with gourmet potatoes, seasonal salad & finished with a mushroom & mustard cream sauce. See our friendly waiting staff for today’s catch.
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID $18.90
- Crispy crusted salt and pepper calamari drizzled with a smoked paprika aïoli dipping sauce served with French fries and a garden fresh side salad.
ARANCINI $18.90
- Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
A skewer of four scallops $14.00

Prawn Tacos $15.00
- Flash Grilled Prawns, Fresh Mango and Coriander Salsa, Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, Coriander and Chipotle Mayonnaise
250g Aged Rib Eye $33.00
Big Kids Sundae $14.00
- 3 Scoops of Premium Ice Cream with Your Choice of either Salted Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Sauce. Finished with Whipped Cream, Wafers and Topped with a Cherry
All Served With Garlic Mushrooms and Your Choice of
Potato Skins, Paprika Salt, Parmesan and Sour Cream $7.00
Honey Roasted Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Tart $15.00
- With French Goat Cheese, Rocket and Pinot Syrup
Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
- Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
- With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche

Sorrento $18.00
- pepperoni, anchovies, kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers and oregano
Classic Hawaiian $16.00
- premium shaved ham off the bone, pineapple and red onion
Market Fish $32.00
- with salsa verde and two sides
Quattro Formaggio $20.00
- four cheeses – brie, blue cheese, parmesan, mozarella
Mushroom & Capsicum Masala Curry $18.00
- traditional Indian buttered capsicum and mushroom curry
Fried Free Range Egg $1.50
Salt & Pepper Spiced Calamari Salad $15.50
- salad mix and sweet chilli
Sides:
- Steak Fries, Sautéed Potatoes, Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Vegetables.

Onion Rings $8.90
- A bowl of golden beer battered onion rings served with aioli and sweet chilli dipping sauce
Eggs and Toast $7.90
- Two eggs any style served with buttered toast
Chicken Wedges $9.90
- Crispy battered chicken wedges served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
Margherita $17.90
- A classic pizza, traditonal tomato sauce base with mozzarella, basil pesto and extra virgn olive oil
Soup of the day P.O.A
- Ask your wait staff toadays flavour
Cross Cut Fries $9.50
- Tasty waffle style fries with spicy tomato salsa
Black Sheep $21.90
- House made lamb burger with caramalized onions, tomato relsh, crunchy lettuce and a mint yoghurt dressing
Celtic Pancakes $12.90
- Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, stacked and served with berry compote ,maple syrup and whipped cream

BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Hash bites $3.50
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Chocolate mousse $3.50
Apricot chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum & melting mozzarella with an apricot swirl
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella

Mussel, scallop, smoked eel filo $16.5
Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
Side salad N/A
Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8

Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00

West Coast whitebait omelette $22
- Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito
Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
Home baked focaccia $9
- Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg

Southern Man $19.50/$29.50
- Chorizo sausage and pepperoni from Blackball, bacon, roast beef, red onion, mushrooms
Pork Ribs $26.50
- marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion and topped with our own special sauces
Fowl Play $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, red onion, pumpkin, red capsicum, topped with mild sweet chilli sauce
Tahuna $14.50/$21.50
- Tuna, capers and sliced red onion
Add mushrooms $2
Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Pizza bread with sun-dried tomato and basil pesto $9.50
Upstream $19.50/$29.50
- House smoked South Island salmon, avocado, cream cheese, capers, lemon, with a hint of dill and chives

Sauces - each $3.00
- Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
Fried platter for 4 $30.00
Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
- Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
Fried sports platter . $30.00
Wedges $15.00
- Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
Seafood chowder $15.50
Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
- Served with fries .
Bacon - each $2.00

Mussel Pattie $4.80
- our own homemade speciality
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
PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
- battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter
Plucked $13.80
- Strips of tender grilled chicken with rich and delicious homemade satay (peanut) sauce topped off with all the usual suspects-salads and sauces & lashing of avocado!
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!
The Bullseye Burger $15.80
- The king of burgers! Juicy tender rump steak marinated in garlic, herbs & spices, layered with grilled bacon, egg, B.B.Q sauce, cheese & topped with Tui salads, caramelised onion, relish & aioli and completed with beets. Legend. >>
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!

Fries $4.90 EA
Breads & Dips $12.90
- Platter of flat breads with house made dips
Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, L&P, Tonic REG $3.50 LGE $4.50
Crispy Chicken Burger $19.90
- Crispy chicken fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Served with chunky fries
Red Bull 250ml Can LGE $6.00
Juices REG $4.00 LGE $5.00
- Orange, Pineapple, Apple, Tomato, Cranberry, Feijoa
Big Breakfast $17.90
- Fried eggs, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns, and roasted tomato with toasted Ciabatta
Steak, Eggs & Chips $15.90
- 200g Rump Steak cooked to your liking served with fried eggs and chunky fries

Petite Burger Duo Chicken & Lamb Chicken, aioli mayo, tomato, brie cheese & avocado accompanied by a lamb, tomato, feta cheese & Tzatziki yoghurt sauce in Turkish burger buns with fries & tomato jam. $23.00
Satay Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet kebabs with roast tuscan tomatoes complemented with satay sauce. $29.00
Nachos Chicken or Beef The old Kiwi favourite with tomato & bean salsa, melted cheese & finished with sour cream. $15.50(Beef) / $17.00(Chicken)
Custom Grill The ultimate StoneGrill experience combining prime beef, lamb & chicken. The ultimate taste selection with Béarnaise sauce. $31.00
Roast Vegetable Salad Roasted caramelized beets, roasted pumpkin, kumara & tuscan tomatoes with creamy feta cheese finished with mesclun salad greens & toasted almond flakes, drizzled with a balsamic $18.50
Stonegrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
Pork Ribs Pork ribs basted & slow roasted in a hichory smoked BBQ sauce pilled high on a bed of seasoned wedges & accompained by a garden fesh salad. 10 ribs $30.00
Toast and Jams Toasted Sourdough bread with jam. $8.00