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

All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone
Eggs x 2
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
Try our vegetarian option with a field mushroom and tomato chilli jam
Battered Fish 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce
Garlic & Rosemary Marinated Lamb Salad $22.90
- Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
Bacon X 2
The Honest Plank $25.90
- Crafted to share with a selection of meat, seafood, cheeses, pickles, bread and crackers

Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime
Chicken $8
- Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
Vegetable $17
- Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Quinoa Salad $18
- Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Huevos Rancheros $20
- Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
Smoked Fish $15
- Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
Guacamole $10
- with corn chips
Pork $17
- Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa

Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
Chocolate truffle $4.50

House Smoked Marlborough $24.00
- King Salmon Salad Boiled egg/ radish/ capers/ red onion/ gourmet lettuce/ lemon dressing (GF) (Lake Hayes Sauvignon Blanc)
Lamb Salad $27.00
- Semi dried tomatoes/ feta/ sweet potato/ red onion/ pumpkin seeds/ rocket/balsamic Vinaigrette (GF) (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
Pan Fried Marlborough King Salmon Fillet $38.00
- Crushed potatoes / crispy kale / coconut lemongrass sauce (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
Recommended wines available by the bottle
Twice Cooked Duck $38.00
- Soba noodles/ bok choy/ mandarin broth (Brightwater Riesling)
Lamb Back Strap $36.00
- Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
350g Ribeye on the bone $43.00
- Garlic butter/ house cut fries/ Side salad (GF) (Tohu Pinot Noir)
Bread Platter — for 2 Turkish/dark rye/sour dough served with daily dips $15.00

Sausage $3.00
1/2 $3.70
1/2 $3.70
Jam / Chocolate Wraps $2.50
Coned Wedges $4.50
Mini Spring Rolls x5 $2.00
Homemade Vege Burger $10.00
- Homemade Vege Pattie, Salad, Pineapple. Cheese, Tomato sauce
- Gluten Free + $1.00

70 Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Pho Xāo)
- Rice noodles, shallots, onion, sprouts, tamarind sauce
~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
82 Stir-Fried Eggplant with Pork (Cā Xāo Thit) $14
- Sprint Onion, Tomato, served with steamed rice. Hot and spicy on request
80 Roasted Pork Belly with Hoisin Sauce (Thit Kho Hoisin) $14
- Green beans, Carrot, Courgettes. Served with steamed rice
8 Chicken Skewers (Gā Xiên Nủỏ̕ng) - 3 skewers $10
- Grilled five spice in-house marinated chicken skewers
~ hot and spicy on request ~
Seafood $18
- Prawn, Squid, Scallops
6 Vietnamese Traditional Spring Rolls (Chà Gīō) - 3 rolls $10
- Deep fried crispy rice paper spring rolls filled with pork mince, prawns, dried mushrooms, carrot, onion, vermicelli, served with in-house made dipping sauce and lettuce

Steak $8.50
- mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
Chicken Chargrill $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Cheese $8.00
- as plain + cheese
Chicken Tropical $9.00
- as chicken fillet + pineapple + bacon
Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00
Mushroom $8.00
- as plain + mushroom
Rib Eye Steak $9.60
- mayo, lettuce, beetroot, cheese onion, BBQ sauce Egg
Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50

Samosas & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00

Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
The Veggie $18.00
- Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
Whitewater $22.00
- Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
Rocket $19.00
- Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
Chips and Salsa $5.00
- Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
Buller $22.00
- Built for those wanting a hearty pizza! Pepperoni, locally made Italian sausage, ham, spicy jalapenos, mozzarella & marina sauce.
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!

Add mushrooms $2
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
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
Greek Salad $15.50
- with salad greens, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives and feta
Vanilla Ice Cream $6.50 Extra scoops $1.50
- served with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce
Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
Cannelloni $18.50
- tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad

Chips $3.00/ $4.00
- punnet / scoop
Sparrows Fart $12.80
- the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
Mussel Pattie $4.80
- our own homemade speciality
Ewe Beaut $14.00
- Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
- selection of flavours (subject to availability)
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. >>
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!
Roots Shoots and Leaves $12.80
- delectable veggie patty creation ‘du jour’ with chunks of marinated feta, loads of salads + lip-smackingly good sauces + avocado. Get it in ya!

Berries $3.50 EA
Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, L&P, Tonic REG $3.50 LGE $4.50
Beef Nachos $16.90
- Beef nachos served in an edible tortilla bowl, with guacamole and sour cream
Sauteed Scallops $18.90
- Served on a potato and bacon cake with salad greens and a citrus dressing drizzle
Mini Hot Cakes $9.90
- Stack of three mini hot cakes served with bacon, maple syrup and whipped cream
Iced Coffee $5.50
- Milk, Ice, double espresso coffee, Coffee SHOTT and ice cream, blended and topped with cream
Crispy Chicken Salad $18.90
- Our famous crispy chicken, served on julienne vegetables, mesclun salad, rice noodles and roasted cashews with aioli
Warm Lamb Salad $21.90
- Pan roasted lamb fillet served tossed through roasted kumara and mesclun salad with capsicum coulis

Eggs Benedict Toasted Engish muffin with two soft poached eggs with your choice of the following; Bacon or Smoked Salmon topped with our ownblend of hollandaise sauce and served with crispy hash brown $17.50
Fruit and Muesli Toasted Muesli with fresh fruit and yoghurt. $13.50
Vanilla Caramel Smoothie -
Garlic Bread Loads of garlic & chilli butter, drizzled with chilli sauce. $7.50
Stonegrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
Berry & Apple Crumble Gluten Free. Served with French vanilla ice cream. $13.00
StoneGrill Steak Prime 200grm Angus rump with roasted tuscan tomatoes & béarnaise sauce. $25.50
Prawns & Scallops Three prawn kebabs & scallops. Taste the unique StoneGrill flavour, with a coriander ginger lime dipping sauce. $30.50

Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Fettuccine al Fungi $21
- fettuccine tossed in creamy mushroom sauce, sundried tomato, spinach and capsicum with a hint of chili.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.
Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.

Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Garlic bread $3.50
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Onion rings $3.50