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

Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
- Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
Creamy Tom Yum with Tiger Prawns $25.00
- Tiger Prawns served in a rice thick tom yum curry
- Vegetable $22.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
Thai Styled Sliders $13.50
- Three Sliders done with three different Thai twists. Satay Chicken, and Pork Larb, and Prawn Tomyum
- Prawns $23.00
- Prawns $25.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $13.00

Fisherman's Pie $25.00
- Casseroled prawns, house smoked fish, bacon & vegetables in a creamy cider & parsley sauce w/ a golden puff pastry lid served w/ salad greens
Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
Wakefield $22.00
- Roast pumpkin, asparagus, fire roasted peppers, feta & rocket dressed w/ aioli
Caesar Salad $13.00
- Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.00
Margherita $22.00
- Italian tomatoes w/ fresh mozzarella, basil & parmesan
Haast Organic Venison $27.00
- Toasted hazelnut, roasted beetroot, sheep's feta,picked herbs & salad greens
Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
- W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
Seafood Basket
- Crumbed fish of the day, prawns, tempura scallops, malborough green lipped mussels & calamari w/ side salad, tartare & sweet chilli dipping sauces

Grilled sirloin steak w celeriac & endive remoulade, avocado, horseradish & black garlic butter $32.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
Ortiz anchovy & ricotta bruschetta w lemon & black pepper $4 per piece
Seafood soup w john dory, mussels, cockles, potatoes & cream w bread & butter $20.50
Steamed asparagus w sea salt & lemon $8
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
Toasted muesli w rhubarb compote, yoghurt & milk $11.50

Ploughman's platter (v) $20.90
- A shareable selection of cold meats and cheeses served with pickles, chutney, bread and crackers.
Tinkers vegetarian dish $23.90
- Your Inn keeper will inform you in today's creation
Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
- A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
Fresh fish tacos $19.50
- Three soft shell tacos filled with pan seared fresh fish, shredded lettuce and topped with a fresh mango, pineapple, red onion, coriander, herb and tomato salsa finished with a citrus wedge and side of lime aioli
Bosuns beef burger $23.90
- Prime beef patty grilled and topped with cheese, caramelised onion, tomato and lettuce with beetroor relish and aioli, served with seasoned fries
Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
- Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
Side of vegetables $5.50
Lightmeals

Beef Cheek Croquette $19.00
- House made Beetroot Chutney (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
Roast of the Day priced daily
- Gourmet potatoes/ pumpkin/ kumara wedges/ parsnip crisps/ broccoli
Rocket and Parmesan Salad/ Balsamic Vinaigrette $7.00
Three Cheese Arancini $17.00
- Truffle mayonnaise (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay)
Calamari - Kawakawa Spiced $19.00
- Smoked paprika aioli (Latitude 41 Chardonnay)
Sticky Date Toffee Pudding $15.00
- Caramel Sauce/ Anglaise/ Ice Cream
Whitebait Pattie $22.00
- Almond butter/ lemon wedge (GF) (Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc)
Lamb Back Strap $36.00
- Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)

Chilli Salt Squid $18.00 / $28.50
- with fresh herbs & sprouts
Coffee / Tea $4.00
with miso butter $8.50
Spicy Pork Balls $15.50
- with sweet chiili sauce and asian slaw
Chai Creme Brulee with spiced plum & ice cream $12.00
Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
- with plum sauce
Pad Thai with Prawns $28.70
White Fish $28.50

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake $14.00
- Rich Caramel Cheesecake with Confit Orange, Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Cream
Served with Crackers, Quince Paste, Nuts and Fresh & Dried Fruits
ideal for one – $20.00
- Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
3 Local Cheese
Bread & Dips $10.00
- 3 Warm Breads served with Kakariki Olive Oil, Today’s Fresh Homemade Dips
Czech Pilsner Beer Battered Fish & Chips $26.00
- Can Be Ordered Grilled (GF). Served With Fresh Salad, Homemade Tartare Sauce and Lemon
ideal for one $19.00

Fish n Chips $22.00
- Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Caesar Salad $23.50
- Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
Mini Hot Dogs $12.00
- Made for little fingers mini battered hot dogs served with a fresh salad and fries.
300gm Beef Ribeye $33.00
- Cooked to your liking served on rosemary and thyme roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables topped with pan fried portobello mushrooms and red wine jus.
Fish n Chips $22.00
- Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Chicken Salad $12.00
- Grilled chicken breast on lettuce with tomato, cucumber and fries.
Seafood Chowder $14 Starter / $16 Main
- A delicious medley of seafood bound in a thick cream base flavoured with dill and tarragon and served with toasted bread.

Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
French Chick $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
Bruschetta - Pizza bread topped with freshly-made salsa $12.50
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
Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
Add mushrooms $2
Tahuna $14.50/$21.50
- Tuna, capers and sliced red onion
Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake $13.50
- Crustless, flavours of lemon, orange and orange liqueur, served on a wild berry coulis

Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
- Served with fries .
Fried platter for 4 $30.00
Fried sports platter . $30.00
Wedges $9.50
- With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
-Small $17.00
●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
Wedges $15.00
- Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
Garlic loaf $10.00

M1. Kao Phad
- Our most popular fried rice dish. Delicious, aromatic jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables with
Seafood $19.00
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $17.00
M8. Campfire Fillet $29.00
- 220grams of New Zealand prime beef fillet and New Zealand mushrooms with a hint of basil served with our signature garlic sauce, served medium unless otherwise requested
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $17.00
E1. Summer Roll $7.50
- Flash fried mini pork spring rolls with vermicelli and strips of seasonal vegetables, served with our sweet sauce
Choose traditional or spicy
C7. Fire Dragon $26.00
- Roasted duck thigh, simmered in red curry, a hint of coconut and fresh seasonal vegetables, our more experienced Poppy Thai taste

Vege or Corn Patty $3.00
Chips - Half Scoop $2.00
Fish of the day $3.90
Meat Patty $3.50
Gluten Free Donut $3.00
Seafood Stick $2.20
Extras $2.00
- Bacon
Squid Ring $1.30

Vanilla Caramel Smoothie -
Dessert Cabinet Specials Choose from a wide selection of Gateaux’s and slices that change daily in our cabinet. -
StoneGrill Reef and Beef Prime Angus rump with prawn kebab, juicy scallops & finished with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $33.00
Soup Of The Day Made from fresh ingredients daily. $11.00
Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted tuscan tomatoes & a tzatziki dip. $22.00
StoneGrill Steak Prime 200grm Angus rump with roasted tuscan tomatoes & béarnaise sauce. $25.50
Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $24.50
Hot Chocolate (Caffe Láffare Fairtrade Certified) -

Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Sausage Rolls $2.80
Char Burger $6.50
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
Chicken $7.00
Stuffed Sausages $2.90
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90

Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.