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

Crispy Chicken Wings with Caramelised Ginger Sauce $11.00
- Chicken Wings served with a sweet caramelised ginger sauce
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
- Prawns $23.00
Black Pepper Beef $21.00
- Tender slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with white onions, red capsicums and spring onions
- Vegetable $20.00
Slow Cooked Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
- Rice Noodles served in a beef based broth, topped with tender pieces of sliced beef, slow cook beef and garnished with fried garlic, spring onion and coriander
Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
- Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
Summer Rolls with Duck $12.00
- Vietnamese styled fresh spring rolls filled with duck, Thai herbs, seasonal vegetables and served with a hoisin sauce based dip

Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
- (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50
Seared beef bruschetta w blue cheese & lemon $4 per piece
Trust the chef $45 per person
- A selection of complementary dishes, especially compiled from today’s a la carte selection by the Boat Shed kitchen designed to share amongst the table ( Sample only – menu changes daily )
Freshly baked sourdough w neudorf olive oil & marinated olives $11.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Double baked goat cheese & roasted garlic soufflé w fresh beetroot, endive, cress & walnuts $16.50

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.
Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
- An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
Sour Cream $2.00
Caesar Salad $19.80
- The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Aioli $2.00
Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
- Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
Fries $4.00
Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
- Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.

''Jalapeno poppers'' from the farm, mozzarella fondue, herb crumb $4.50 ea
Cold smoked pork crackles $7.00
Organic chicken liver pate, urban brioche loaf, plum jelly $16.00
Dessert wine - eradus ''sticky mickey'' late harvest sav $9.00 / $45.00
Lamb pancakes, spiced slow cooked lamb, lettuce, tzatziki, fresh flipped curly kale pancakes $25.00
Lemon pannacotta, jam donut, strawberry & basil salsa $13.00
Korean spiced duck nibbles, toasted sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sauce $18.00
Fresh fish sashimi, crispy rice noodles, nouc cham dressing $20.00

large $32.90
Scarecrows salmon patè $15.50
- Homemade smoked salmon paté made with cream cheese, dill, lemon and horseradish served with crusty bread, crackers and salad garnish
Captains camembert (v) $14.50
- Crumbed camemebert wedges deep fried golden brown with a picy plum sauce and salad garnish
Side of potatoes $5.50
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
Side of wedges $6.00
Steak and ale pie $20.90
- Homemade steak and ale pie served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy or served with salad and fries.
From dr syn's kitchen

Truffle fries with grated parmesan
Blackened Ōra King salmon, green beans, crème fraiche & honey roasted almonds $36
Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
Southern Glory oyster, served natural with grapefruit granita dressing or baked with jalapeno butter $5
Fish Du Jour
- wait staff will advise market price
Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12

Salmon $29.80
Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
- with plum sauce
Spiced Roasted Cashews $7.50
Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
Fortune Cookie $1.00
Lentil Dahl with chappati $13.5
Fruit Mess with mascapone, cream, meringue & puffed rice $12.00
Chilli Plate - fresh, marinated & dry chillies $4.50

Served with Thai jasmine rice. N/A
Goong Ka Tiem $29.00
- Garlic king prawns serve with stir fried vegetables.
Side Salad $6.50
Panang Curry $24.00
- Creamy curry with crispy pork belly, basil,kaffir lime leaf and capsicum.
Phad Puck Satay $19.00
- Stir fried vegetables with home-made Thai peanut sauce with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
Fried noddles with egg $7.00
Jungle Curry (Gang Pa) [med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- This Northern Thai curry has lots of herbs, spices,chilli and vegetables (NO COCONUT) with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Vegetarian with tofu
Chicken Satay $9.50
- Tender chicken marinated in traditional spices and barbecued on skewers. Served with Thai peanut sauce.

Kids Hot Dog $11.00
- 3x mini hot dogs on a stick, served w/. Fries
Beef Nachos $15.00
- Corn chips, melted cheese, chilli con-Carne, home-made salsa, sour cream & sweet chilli
Swap $3.00
- Fries for veggies, wedges or salad
Youngsters Sunday $ 4.00
- chocolate or berry
Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
Shrimp popcorn $8.00
- Deep fried crumbed shrimp, served w. sweet chilli & fresh lemon
Cheesy fries & Gravy (250grams) $5.50
- Add Gravy / Aioli 1
Fish Burger $18.00
- Beer battered gurnard, home-made tartare sauce & carrots, served w. fries

Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
Capsicum N/A
Roast Beef N/A
Italian B.M.T N/A
Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
Wheat N/A
Meatball N/A
Subway Club N/A

Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50

Choose traditional or spicy
King Prawns $22.00
Seafood $19.00
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
E2. Poh Pieh Puck $7.00
- Eight vegetarian spring rolls with vermicelli and vegetables, served with sweet sauce
King Prawns $19.00
King Prawns $21.00
MIXED ENTREE - for two $15

Cream brulee $15.00
- Served with kapiti vanilla ice cream blueberry compote and short bread
Cheese board selection $26/$32
- A selection of brie, blue and cheddar cheeses with crackers and dried delicacies
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check the board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
11am-late
Monteiths radler fish & chips (monteiths beer match - radler) $20.00
- Fish of the day lovingly coated in monteiths radler beer batter with crispy fries, garden fresh salad and tartare sauce (GF* - pan-fried option).
Monday-friday 7am-11am
Poached pears $15.00
- Poached in a mixture of red wine, cinnamon, vanilla and star anise served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and a honey mascarpone
Pizza $15.00
- Ham and cheese mini pizza

Chocolate and Almond cake White chocolate mousse, Berry coulis, nut praline, candied orange zest (gf) $14.5
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
Poisson du Jour Chef’s daily preparation of the markets freshest local seasonal and sustainable fish $31.5
Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0

Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
- Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Large fries $3.50
Onion rings $3.50
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella