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

Green Curry with Chicken $22.00
- Boneless chicken breast pieces served in a traditional rice green curry with seasonal vegetable
- Vegetable and Tofu $21.00
- Vegetable $13.00
- Vegetable $21.00
Caramelised Pork Belly $10.00
- Grilled pork belly served with a rich sticky sweet caramelised sauce
Larb Money Bags $11.00
- Money bags filled with traditionally prepared pork and prawn larb and served with a red onion dip
- Vegetable $13.50
Crispy Chicken Wings with Caramelised Ginger Sauce $11.00
- Chicken Wings served with a sweet caramelised ginger sauce

Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Onions $3.50
Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
- Ask for today's selection.
The Fillet $00.00
- Rosemary infused eye fillet, chargrilled with bubble and squeak potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, a mushroom pastry puff and topped with tomato jam and rich jus. Beer Match: Tough choice here but I would have to recommend Speight's Distinction.
Catch of the Day $29.50
- Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the markets. Please ask your waiter for today's inspiration. Beer Match: A glass of Speight's Pilsner is just great with fish.
Garlic Sauce $2.50
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Chicken Parcels $25.00/ $29.20
- Chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots, cream cheese and smoked paprika wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings. Served with green salad and crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Enjoy with a glass of distinctively hoppy Speight's Summit.

Urban style ceviche, corn tortillas, chilli coconut whip $20.00
Miso charred aubergine, butternut puree, tagorashi rice crisps, pickled green tomatoes $24.00
Organic chicken liver pate, urban brioche loaf, plum jelly $16.00
''Jalapeno poppers'' from the farm, mozzarella fondue, herb crumb $4.50 ea
Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
Urban's marinated bowl of olives $6.00
Black forest floor, cherry sorbet, chocolate marquise $13.00
Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea

Karahi paneer $15
- Crushed tomato, capsicum and onion complement homemade cottage cheese in a thick masala sauce.
Side platter $10
Peshwari naan $5
- Soft bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts.
Mango platter for two (non-vegetarian) $17
- Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Prawn Amritsari served with mint sauce.
Chicken hariyali $11
- Tender chicken pieces marinated in mint and coriander and cooked in the tandoori oven. Simply delicious!
Paneer butter masala $15
- Mango-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy masala sauce.
Cheese garlic naan $5
- Soft bread using white flour baked in tandoori oven stuffed with cheese and garlic.
Naanizza veggie $7
- A delicious fusion where naan breat meets pizza, stuffed with cottage cheese, onion, capsicum and spices.

Kumara Flip $0.90
Crabsticks $1.40
Onion Rings $0.80 6 for $4.20
Kids Pack 5 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 6 Corn Nugguts, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
Veggie & Lentil $3.00
Chocolate $2.30
Hoki Crumbed $3.60
Corn Nuggets 6 for $2.50

HAMBURGER
- Try our Hamburger, a signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
- A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun
CHURROS 5 PACK
- Say hello to our new Churros. Deep fried then sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, they are sure to hit the sweet spot. *drool
BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
- The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants
BEEF BIG FEED
- Enjoy a classic Whopper with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
PERI PERI TENDERCRISP
- Just like the Original, but with a little flame. Premium chicken fillet, juicy sliced tomatoes, and premium lettuce, topped with our delicious spicy mayo. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
ONION RINGS
- Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat
BBQ BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with 2 slices of melted cheese and the winning combination of sizzling bacon and smoky BBQ sauce. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal

Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- 180 g of succulent marinated beef seared to medium rare sitting on mixed salad greens with authentic Tha dressing
Nachos $16.90
- Your Choice of Beef , vegetarian, Chicken
Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
- A Classic sundae, vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and your choice of sauce
Basil Pesto &Garlic Flat Bread $8.90
- House made flatbread smothered in garlic and herb butter, with a basil pesto swirl
Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.90
- Slow roasted pork belly stuffed with sauteed onion ,green apple, sage and lemon zest, served on a potato gratin with seasonal vegetables and jus
Chicken Wedges $9.90
- Crispy battered chicken wedges served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
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
Pasta , Curry & Soup of the Day P.O.A
- Are always available. Our wait staff will advise you of today's delicious flavours

ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
Kids sizes $5.40
Vege pattie S $10.8 / L $12.8
Rice $4.00
Add salad $2.80
Lamb S $9.2 / L $11.8
Add cheese $1.00

Nikau $72.00
- Platter for three: 18pc nigiri, 18pc sashimi, + bonus
Kauri $92.00
- Platter for four: 24pc nigiri, 24pc sashimi, + bonus
Teriyaki Chicken $20.00
- Chicken thigh with teriyaki glaze and cucumber.
Edamame $9.00
- Boiled soy beans seasoned with sea salt.
Dragon $26.00
- Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber, BBQ eel and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Tempura Vegetables (3pc) $4.00
Ora King Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Salmon from Marlborough Sound.
Spicy Tuna Bomb $21.00
- spicy tuna, cucumber, snowpea shoot, topped with spicy mayo, sriraccia, tobiko (roe), and spring onion.

Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
Bread options N/A
- Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made coee porter BBQ sauce
House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20

Simplicity $11.00
- Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Funghi Town $21.00
- Olive oil and garlic base, slices of brie, mix of mushrooms, parmesan, and a drizzle of truffle oil
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!
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!
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.
Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.

Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.50
N4. Pad Thai
- Traditional Thai style stir fried rice noodles with fresh seasonal vegetables, garnished with lemon, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, spring onions and crushed chilli on the side with your choice of
T2. Yum Talay $17.50
- A unique and traditional combination of prawns, squid, mussels and scallops lightly infused with lemon juice, onions, spring onions and fresh coriander leaves with a hint of spices from northern Thailand
C3. Green Curry $17.50
- Poppy Thai’s most eye appealing and taste bud tingling curries on offer infused with Thai herbs and spices then simmered with fresh seasonal vegetables and coconut milk with your choice of Chicken, Pork or Vegetarian
Seafood $19.00
M5. Pad Bai Kra-Praow
- Fresh basil stir fried in our assortment of herbs, chilli and fresh vegetables with
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $17.00
Fish, Seafood $19.00

Sausages $3.50 EA
Tomatoes $3.50 EA
Fish & Chips $19.90
- Monteiths beer battered fish fillet served with chunky fries, salad and tartare sauce
Apple Strudel $11.90
- House made apple strudel, topped with sliced almonds. Served with whipped cream
Hash Browns $3.50 EA
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine $18.90
- Creamy Cajun chicken fettuccine with spring onion and tomato, topped with Parmesan
Salad $4.90 EA
Egg $1.50 EA

I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Upstream $19.90
- Smoked salmon, dill, capers, cream cheese & aioli
G/Free Pineapple Fritter $3.00
Extras $3.00
- Meat Patty
Burger $8.50
- meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
Kids Burger $7.00
- meat patty, cheese, sauce, lettuce
Extras $2.00
- Bacon
Chips - Scoop $3.00

GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
Sandwich $10.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON
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.