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

Egg $2.50
Fries $4.00
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
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
Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
- A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.
High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
- Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.

Twice Cooked Organic Leeks $12.00
- herb ricotta, pistachio & brown butter
Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
- avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
Robbie's NZ Cheese Selection $23.00
- figs, crab apple jelly, walnut & raisin bread
Fried Broccoli $10.00
- anchovy cream, almonds & capers
Iced Lemon & Mascarpone Parfait $16.00
- strawberry meringue & mandarin sorbet
Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
- mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
Crispy Prawns $24.00
- salted melon, tomato, cucumber & yoghurt
Salad Greens $10.00
- radish, fennel, parmesan & cabernet sauvignon dressing

Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Chocolate truffle $4.50
Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50

Korma chicken $17
- Boneless chicken cooked with cashew-based gravy.
Side platter $10
Palak paneer $15
- Mango's homemade cottage cheese tempered with cumin seeds then cooked with tomato and spinach.
Mee goreng $15
- Spicy wok-tossed hokkien noodles with egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
Paneer butter masala $15
- Mango-made cottage cheese cooked in creamy masala sauce.
Balti chicken $17
- One of Britain's most popular dishes - medium-spiced chicken cooked with peppers and french beans.
Chana masala $15
- Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomatos, ginger, garlic and green coriander.
Laksa $17
- Malaysian-style curry with noodles, vegetables, chicken, prawns, tofu, bean sprouts and a boiled egg.

Chicken $ 47.50
Seafood $ 49.00
Prawn Tempura $22.50
- Four prawns and Vegetable Kakiage fried in a light crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Scotch Fillet $36.00
- Chargrilled, served with garlic Ponzu sauce and sautéed mixed vegetables.
Assorted Sashimi
- Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
- Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
Fish of the Day $37.00
- Please ask our friendly team for today’s creation with Panko Prawn and Miyazu’s special miso sauce.
Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $ 23.00
- servings per person (same platter)

Rice $4.00
Lamb S $8.8 / L $11.8
Mixed S $9.3 / L $11.9
Mixed S $8.8 / L $11.9
Chicken S $9.2 / L $11.8
Vege pattie $1.90
Salad $5.70
Chicken $5.60

Samosas & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00

Lamb rump $30
- green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
French goat cheese tartelette $18
- roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
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
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Baked eggplant $18
- tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto

Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
Mixed Green Salad $7.50
- with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Thai Mussels $22.50
- A pot of green-lipped mussels from Tasman Bay steamed open in a Thai red curry, coconut milk and freshly-chopped corriander broth
Cannelloni $18.50
- tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
Chicken Calzone $24.50
- Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with a mixed green salad
Woolly Woolly $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yoghurt
I'm on Fire! $16.50/$25.50
- Refried beans, fresh tomato, olives, avocado topped with sour cream and served with tabasco sauces on the side
Add mushrooms $2

Bundaberg Ginger Beer Bottle LGE $4.50
Roast of the Day $15.90
- Classic Kiwi roast with all the trimmings. Check with your wait staff for todays roast flavour
Sausages $3.50 EA
Eggs Benedict $17.90
- Two soft poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, with your choice of salmon, bacon or spinach. Extra Salmon, Bacon or Spinach $3.50 ea
Chicken Wings 3PCE: $9.90 6PCE: $17.90
- Smokey Jack Daniels & BBQ sauce flavour or crispy and spicy flavour. Served with a garnish salad. Orders of six can be mixed flavours
Bacon $1.50 EA
Soda Water REG $2.00 LGE $3.00
Hash Browns $3.50 EA

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae $10.00
- With all the trimmings, your choice of homemade chocolate, caramel and strawberry sauces, whipped cream, wafers and finished with a cherry on top on request
Fish and Chips $25.00
- Our fish of the day in a crispy beer batter served over hand cut triple cooked chips with a side of garden salad and homemade tartare sauce
Extras
Ham Off the Bone $25.00
- Succulent ham served with a fresh garden salad and new season potatoes
Creamy Seafood Chowder $16.00
- A seafood selection in a creamy sauce served with a side of garlic bread, lemon wedges and chopped parsley
VEGETARIAN
Fried Eggs / Sour Cream / Roast Garlic and Herb Butter / Red Wine Mushroom Sauce / Creamy Peppercorn Sauce / Jug of Gravy $3.00
Fish and Chips Small $10 Large $15
- Crispy beer battered fish filler with hand cut chips and a garden salad

-Regular $10.50
-Guacamole
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
VegeTariano
- (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)
-Corn Chips

Pasta Carbonara Crusoeʼs Style $21.30 / $16.30
- Tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic confit, House Smoked Chicken, Pestellʼs bacon, spinach & onion in creamy white wine sauce with Fettuccine noodles. Served with parmesan cheese (Regular / Small)
Steak Panini $19.80/$15.80
- Steak, cheddar, caramelised onions & Pestell's bacon (Regular/Small)
Breakfast Extras $6.00
- 2 Pestell’s GF, preservatives & MSG free sausages
Housemade Wedges $15.50
- Seasoned with Housemade Cajun spice, served with cheese, Pestellʼs bacon, sour-cream & sweet chilli sauce
Rösti $18.90
- Potato & seasonal vegetable patties made to order, served with a grilled tomato, sour cream & Housemade tomato relish
Vanilla Ice Cream In A Cone With Sprinkles $2.00
Crusoeʼs Legendary Burgers - Vege Burger $23.80
- Housemade mushroom burger (Aioli, tomato sauce)
Vegetarian Fava Fettuccine $21.30 / $16.30
- Broad beans, green beans, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic confit in creamy white wine sauce with Fettuccine noodles. Served with parmesan cheese (Regular / Small)

CHICKEN ROLL (4p) $7.00
EGGPLANT $17.50
SPARK TUNA ROLL $7.00
- (with Fish Roe) (4p)
3pcs $7.50
RICE $2.00
CHICKEN SESAME KATU $19.50
- Crumbed chicken with original vegetable sauce and sesame
VEGETABLE ROLL (4p) $7.00
LOTUS ROOT CHIPS $7.50

Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
- cheddar and baked egg
House slaw $5.0
Platter of all 3 with fries $25.0
Homemade beef, American cheddar, bacon, gherkins, pickled red onion, caramelised onion & chilli jam, lettuce, tomato and house burger sauce $22.0
Roast of the Day $12.0
- with roasted & steamed vegetables and a rich gravy
Roasted capsicum & polenta chips sml $10.9 lrg $16.9
- with mint yoghurt
Steamed mussels sml $16.9 lrg $23.9
- in creamy white wine & garlic sauce
Fries with Aioli $7.9