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

Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
Salmon $28.90
- House smoked salmon fillet with orange, current and red onion couscous, tomato chili jam and lemon mayonnaise
Garlic Potatoes
Seafood Chowder $17.90
- A seafood market in a bowl with mussels, fish, smoked salmon and prawns, with ciabatta
Extra Bread
All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone
Cold Smoked Chicken $22.90
- Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
Fish Fillets $19.90 or $25.90
- Fresh fillets of fish coated in a crispy macs gold beer batter served with crispy fries, seasonal salad, house tartare and a lemon wedge

M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
Quattro Formaggi (V) S $15/ M $26/ L $33
- Blue Cheese, Feta, Brie, Parmesan
Half & Half M $3/ L $4
Gluten Free Base $5.00
Vege Supreme (V) S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Feta, Capsicum, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Onions
Extra toppings S $3/ M $4/ L $5
Capricciosa S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- NZ Ham, Mushrooms, Italian Artichokes
Margherita (V) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano

SHRIMP SALAD $18.50
- Succulent shrimps wrapped in “Thousand Island” dressing served on lettuce with tomato concise finished with crispy sliced crouton.
SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
- A fusion of flavours using our beautiful Nelson region’s fresh produce, combined with subtle herbs and spices - served with warm garlic bread.
PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
- See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
ANCHOR STEAK $29.90
- An Anchor favourite, scotch fillet steak cooked to your liking on the char-grill, topped with bacon, onions & mushroom, served with seasonal salad & fries, finished with a beef jus.
CHICKEN SALAD $19.50
- Tender confit chicken breast tossed through a fresh garden salad with ruby cranberries and soft brie cheese, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. >>
RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
- Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
Extra fillet of battered fish $6.70
BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
- New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.

Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
- Served with Salad Leaves and Yoghurt Riata Sauce
Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
- on Sour Dough Bread served with Crackling, Gravy and Apple Chutney, Salad Leaves
Garlic Bread $6.50
Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
- Braised Lamb, Chunky Vegetables, in a Rich Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce, Served with sautéed Potato
Tomato Sauce $0.50
Fresh Fish Of The Day N/A
- Chef’s Creation using today’s available Fresh Fish. Prices Change Daily, Wait Staff will advise
Mustard Mayo/Aioli $1.50
Side Salad $7.00

River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Rib eye steak
Watermelon Salad $21
- Watermelon, cucumber & Halloumi cheese, caramelised fig balsamic
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
Garlic Bread $7
- RK garlic bread, oven roasted with parsley
Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
- Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips
Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
- Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Grilled chicken

Margherita $16.00
- tomato, buffalo mozzarella, oregano and basil
Chicken & Bacon $23.00
- waitoa chicken thigh, portobello mushroom, bearnaise, streaky bacon
300G Pure Angus Sirloin $32.00
Dry Rubbed Rare Angus Flat Iron Steak $28.00
- rubbed with spices, sliced and served with a salad of tomato coriander, red onion, avocado and cucumber
Choose any two sides & steak sauce
Westcoast Whitebait $29.50
- whitebait patties, salad, fries and lemon
Quattro Formaggio $20.00
- four cheeses – brie, blue cheese, parmesan, mozarella
Cap On Nz Lamb Rump $30.00
- with red wine sauce and two sides

9 Squid Skewers (Mủc Xiên Nủỏ̕ng) - 3 skewers $10
- Grilled saté spread squid
~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
15 Chicken Salad (Goi Ga) $14
- Poached chicken breast, lettuce, cucumber, herbs, sprouts, carrot, sesame, peanut crumbs,
77 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bo Huê̕) $14
- Shin Beef, pork, lemongrass, rice vermicelli, onion, sprouts and fresh herbs
71 Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Miên̕ Xāo)
- Vermicelli bean tread, chicken, prawn, dried mushroom, onion
27 Saté Tofu (Dâu Xāo Sate) $14
- Tofu, saté, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot onions
20 Crispy Chicken (Gā Chiên Giōn) $12
- Marinated chicken thigh/wings served with fries
10 Crispy Squid (Mủc Chiên Giōn) $10
- Deep-fried marinated squid

Breads and Dips $14.00
- The Stables' special selection of warm breads served with a variety of seasonal dips.
Platter for Two $19.00
- Six spring rolls, six samosas, fries and wedges served with sour cream and chilli sauce.
Home Made Garlic Bread $8.00
- Moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, we hand make our bread each day and then drizzle with natural New Zealand butter and garlic.
150gm Rump Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking served with thick cut fries, salad and garlic butter.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
- Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
Seasoned Wedges $13.00
- Hearty chunks of potato specially seasoned and served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Fish n Chips $22.00
- Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.

Mixed Green Salad $7.50
- with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Hawaiian $14.50/$21.50
- Shaved ham and pineapple pieces
Salmon Penne $20.50
- House smoked South Island salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
Build My Own $11.50/$18.50
- Base plus our Neapolitan tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and your choice of additional toppings
Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
Bruschetta - Pizza bread topped with freshly-made salsa $12.50
Salmon Salad $20.50
- made with our house smoked South Island salmon, Cos lettuce, tomato, orange, red onion and capers, served with lime dressing
Add mixed green salad $7.50

Coin Bag $9.50
- Four crisp tofu wraps filled with water chestnut, minced pork & prawns.
Pad Thai GF / V
- Stir fried rice noodles with broccoli, spring onions, cabbage & bean sprouts garnished with lemon, chilli & crushed peanuts with your choice of:
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir fried crispy pork with chilli & soya bean sauce (mild, medium, hot) $11.00
Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Stir Fried Beef with Black Pepper & Vegetables GF $14.50
Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
- Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.

Vegetable Strudel $21.00
- Portobello mushrooms, selection of vegetables baked in puff pastry with sundried tomato and brie, served with salad leaves, tomato and capsicum relish
Thai Prawn And Sweet Potato Fritters (GF) $21.50
- Thai prawn and sweet potato fritters with a hint of chilli, coriander and ginger, with tomato chilli sauce and salad leaves
We have available for sale our herb vinaigrette, mustard mayonnaise, tomato and chilli jam, quince jelly, chilli and lemongrass sauce.
Kids Flapjacks $9.50
- Two pancakes served with crisp bacon, banana and maple syrup
Home Made Pizza Wedge $8.50
- With ham, cheese, tomato and salad leaves
Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
- Served with salad leaves and yoghurt riata sauce
Mustard Mayo/Aioli $1.50
Side Salad $7.00

Aloha $11.90
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
G/Free Pineapple Fritter $3.00
Thai Chicken $19.90
- Roast chicken, capsicums, chilli, cashews & satay sauce
Chicken Deluxe $13.50
- Chicken breast, caramelised onion, bacon, beetroot relish, salad, cheese & mayo
Flounder $5.00
I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
Extras $1.50
- Cheese, Beetroot, Pineapple, Egg, Tomato
Onion Ring $1.00

Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
- Vanilla Ice Cream served with Whipped Cream, Fairy Kisses, Chocolate Chunks & your choice of Chocolate OR Caramel OR Strawberry topping
Good Morning $13.00
- Housemade Dried Fruit Compote topped with nuts & seeds on a bed of blossomed tapioca pearls. Served with seasonal fresh fruit. Add jug of yoghurt/soy milk/almond milk $2.00 >>
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)
Lahuh - Yemenite Flatbread $18.90
- 2 Yemenite flatbread pan fried with our own clarified butter filled with 3 eggs, spinach & Housemade feta. Served with fresh tomato salsa
Prawngos $22.10 / $17.80
- Skewered prawns coated with Crusoeʼs crunchy mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)
Pan Fried Fish $21.50 / $18.50
- Garlic butter pan fried fish served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & tomato sauce. Served with grilled lemon. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)
Yumburger $16.00
- 100gr NZ prime beef Housemade burger served in a Housemade bun with Aioli, fresh salad & Pestell's bacon. Accompanied by shoestring fries, pickles, fried onions & tomato sauce. Cheese optional. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50
Roasted Muesli Or Housemade Roasted Grain Free Muesli $15.50
- Served with milk (Full cream, Trim, Soy or Almond) OR Housemade yoghurt, fresh fruit salad & maple syrup

TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY $32.00
- Kumara gratin, charred broccoli, Moa Cider & apple sauce & jus.
MUSHROOM FRIES $12.00
- Panko crumbed Portobello mushrooms w/-blue cheese aioli. (V)
HERBED POLENTA CHIPS $12.00
- w/-house sweet chilli aioli. (V) (GF) (DF)
CHURROS $14.00
- Spanish doughnuts either w/- dark chocolate sauce or w-/ salted caramel sauce.
CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $18.00
- w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.
GARLIC PRAWNS $15.00
- Sautéed prawns w/- garlic butter. (GF)
SEASONAL VEGETABLES $6.00
COCONUT CREAM PIE $14.00
- Almond crumb, coconut custard, whipped coconut cream, caramelised pineapple (GF) (DF)

Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
Wangapeka downs Cheese Selection Blue rock, camembert, nettle gouda Served with oat cakes, Falwasser crackers, fruit paste, dried fruit and nuts $24.0