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 Chicken $14.00
- Tender chicken thigh served in a traditional rich green curry
Massaman Lamb Shank $16.00
- A soft whole lamb shank in a thick massaman curry with whole baby onion served with potato mash and rice - Change from rice to roti $3.00
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
Crispy Chicken Stir Fried with Cashew Nuts $14.00
- Crispy slices of deep fried chicken stir-fry with a special in house marinade sauce, cashew nuts, finely sliced carrots, red capsicum and spring onions
- Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
Miang Cocktail Salmon $12.00
- Zesty fresh salmon with red onion, lemon zest, coriander, lemon grass, and fancy lettuce - Salmon (3) / Tofu (4)
- Two Shanks $27.00
- Vegetable $22.00

Crème catalan $12.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50
Coconut cream & turmeric crepes w grilled prawns, bean sprouts, cucumber, red onion peanuts, coriander, chilli, lime & palm sugar dressing $20.50
Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
Double baked chocolate soufflé w coffee sauce, chocolate tuile & soft whipped cream $12.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Seared beef bruschetta w blue cheese & lemon $4 per piece

Fish $8
- Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
Quinoa Salad $18
- Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Vegetable $17
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Chicken $17
- Braised chicken adobo, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Beetroot Sombrero Salad $18
- Nut filled beetroot sombreros, ensalada del dia
Steaktaco $8
- Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
Prawn $17
- Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
Pork $15
- Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa

Recommended wines available by the glass
Thai Fish Cakes $19.00
- Lemongrass syrup/ cucumber strips/ toasted crushed peanuts (GF) (Lawson" s Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
Recommended wines available by the bottle
White Chocolate Creme Brulee $15.00
- Macadamia nut/ crystallised ginger sable (GF on request)
Spaghetti Marinara $29.00
- Scallops/ prawns/ mussels/ calamari in spicy Napolitano sauce (Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc)
Braised Lamb Shank $33.00
- Potato & pea mash/ Parsnip crisps/ snow pea tendrils (Yalumba The Strapper Greenache Shiraz Mataro)
Lamb Back Strap $36.00
- Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
Truffle Mash (GF) $7.00

Delux Spud $9.00
- Potato, Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms, Garlic Butter, Cheese, Coleslaw & Sour Cream.
Plain $2.10
Bacon & Egg $7.50
Chocolate $2.30
Kids Pack 5 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 6 Corn Nugguts, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
Oysters $2.40
Lasagna Topper $3.20
Beef Delux $12.50

Lemongrass Salad (Phah Talay) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $24.50
- Hot, spicy and refreshing. Lemongrass combined with mint, kaffir lime leaf, onions, Thai herbs and chilli, with your choice of: Mixed seafood or Squid $23.00 / Prawns
Thai Beef Salad (Yum Neua Yang) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $21.00
- NZ rib eye fillet, finely sliced, combined with lime juce, tomato, cucumber, onions,Thai herbs, chilli and tossed with Thai-style dressing.
Side Salad $6.50
Phad Piew Wan $19.00
- Thai sweet and sour dish with pineapple, tomato and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Panang Curry $24.00
- Creamy curry with crispy pork belly, basil,kaffir lime leaf and capsicum.
Panang Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
- This is a creamy coconut curry with sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00/ Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Phad Nam Mun Hoy $19.00
- Stir fried vegetables with oyster sauce and your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Green Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
- The most popular Thai curry with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu

Bowl of Fries $7.00
Breads and Dips $14.00
- The Stables' special selection of warm breads served with a variety of seasonal dips.
Chicken Nuggets $12.00
- Small crispy chicken nuggets served with a fresh salad and fries.
Prawn Tapa $16.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with salad garnish.
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.
Wedges $13.00
- Served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
Stables' Loaf $10.00
- For those with a more hearty appetite try our oven baked mini loaf served with fresh garlic butter made from real New Zealand butter.

The Protein Pack $15.00
Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Free Range Chicken Tenders
Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita

Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
French goat cheese tartelette $18
- roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito

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!
Kumara chips $3.80
- punnet size drizzled with sweet chilli mayo
Off the Hook $14.80
- Fresh local fillet of fish of the day, battered and deep-fried, drizzled with homemade tartar and cheese, piled high with heaps of salad, aioli dressing relish and avocado to finish. >>
Hotdog $3.80
- on a stick-kiwi classic
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!
Chips $3.00/ $4.00
- punnet / scoop
Mussel Pattie $4.80
- our own homemade speciality
PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
- battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter

N1. Moo Dang $16.00
- Stir fried egg noodles with our home made honey pork and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
C2. Hor mok
- Thailand’s most elegant seafood dish exploding with flavour and tradition infused tightly with fresh seasonal vegetables, garden fresh lime leaves with your choice of
M4. Flaming Cashews
- Stir fried cashew nuts and fresh seasonal vegetables in our Chef’s famous sauce with
E.8 Full Moon $8.50
- Moon-shaped crispy pastry filled with minced pork seasoned with Thai spices, served with a side of sweet chilli sauce
Fish, Seafood $19.00
Seafood $20.00
E.5 Gai Thod $7.50
- Five flash fried marinated chicken wings, served with sweet Thai sauce
Seafood $19.00

Chicken Schnitzel Cordon Bleu $25.00
- Two chicken fillets stuffed with ham and cheese and rolled in a light crumb. Served with either hand cut chips and salad or steamed vegetables and a stuffed potato
Garlic Bread $6.00
- Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh hero butter
VEGETARIAN
Choc Pot Brownie $8.00
- Baked in a mini terra cotta pot whipped cream and ice cream
Parmesan Herb Crust Fish $26.00
- Today's pan fried fish fillets with a parmesan and pine nut crust and served over a stuffed potato with a garden salad
Ham Off the Bone $25.00
- Succulent ham served with a fresh garden salad and new season potatoes
350g $35.00
Roast Meat Sandwich and French Fries $10.00

Banana Fritter $3.20
I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Prawn Skewers $9.00
- X 3 Plus Sweet Chilli Sauce
Vege or Chicken Roll $3.00
Burger $8.50
- meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
Steak & Onion Roll $3.00
Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
Chicken Nuggets $7.00
- 6 nuggests & chips

Burrito or Burrito Bowl
- Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
Mexican Desserts Specials
Burrito Bandido $5.50
- Chicken or our Mild Beef in a soft Tortilla with Rice, Cheese and Salsa
-Black Beans
-Salsa
Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
- Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa

Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
Hash bites $3.50
Large fries $3.50
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Beef and onion $5.00
- Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella