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

Cold Brew Chicken Wings $15.90
- Maple and smoked paprika glaze, with chipotle BBQ sauce
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
Crispy Calamari $16.90
- Served alongside tomato chili jam and lemon aioli dipping sauces
Spiced Braised Pork Belly $16.90
- Served with granny apple chutney, shiraz syrup and ciabatta
Spiced Braised Pork Belly $27.90
- Served with garlic potatoes, seasonal salad, granny apple chutney and shiraz syrup
Battered Fish 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce
Chicken Nuggets 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce
All $6.00

Salad Greens $10.00
- radish, fennel, parmesan & cabernet sauvignon dressing
Fried Olives $8.50
- mozzarella stuffing, tomato & white bean
Dark Chocolate Mousse $16.00
- popcorn ice cream, banana & salted caramel
Smoked Beef Tartare $24.00
- fried egg, parmesan fries, mushroom & black garlic
Robbie's NZ Cheese Selection $23.00
- figs, crab apple jelly, walnut & raisin bread
Twice Cooked Organic Leeks $12.00
- herb ricotta, pistachio & brown butter
Sliver Fern Farms Lamb $39.00
- artichoke, asparagus, salted grape & capers
Duck Confit $39.00
- beets, kumara, pear, macadamia & sour cherry relish

Huevos Rancheros, corn tortilla, refried beans, eggs, fresh salsa & cheese $18.50
Homemade chocolate chip cookie $2.50
Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Market fresh fish: your wait staff will advise $35.00
Homemade Granola, fresh fruit & yoghurt $13.50

Mediterranean roast vegetable (v) 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
- Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelised onion, olives, basil oil
Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00
Garden Salad Box $7.50
Hawaiian 7” $11.00 / 12” $17.00
- Ham and Pineapple, cheese
Fish Burger $10.00
- Fillet of battered fish served with our home made tartare sauce, salad
Fresh fish available daily, see blackboard for varieties and prices
Warm Chocolate Brownie $4.00
- with chocolate sauce
½ Scoop Kumara $3.50

Prawn Toast $15.90
- with sesame & sweet chilli sauce
Pic’s Salted Peanuts $5.00
Coffee / Tea $4.00
Crispy Fried Duck Leg with stir fried vegetables, orange sauce and steamed red rice $28.90
Sirloin Steak - grilled Sirloin with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, rice cakes & jus $31.00
Chai Creme Brulee with spiced plum & ice cream $12.00
Fortune Cookie $1.00
Miso Soup $7.50
- with tofu & shitake mushroom

Kids sizes $5.40
Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
Vege pattie S $8.7 / L $11.7
Mixed S $10.9 / L $12.9
Lamb S $8.8 / L $11.8
Vege pattie $1.90
Add cheese $1.00
Chicken S $8.8 / L $11.8

Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Basket of Fries $5.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00

Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
- green salad, mustard
Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito
Lamb rump $30
- green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Creamy seafood chowder $19
- prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg

Crispy Chicken Salad $18.90
- Our famous crispy chicken, served on julienne vegetables, mesclun salad, rice noodles and roasted cashews with aioli
Salad $4.90 EA
Iced Mocha $5.50
- Milk, Ice, espresso coffee, Chocolate SHOTT and ice cream, blended and topped with cream
Berries $3.50 EA
Hash Browns $3.50 EA
Egg $1.50 EA
Pineapple $1.50 EA
Monkey Business $8.00
- Banana, yoghurt, ice cream, honey and milk topped with chocolate

Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
- Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh herb butter topped with cheese and grilled
Steak, Eggs and Chips
Aged Ribeye Steak
- Cooked to your liking and served with either hand cut chips and salad or steamed vegetables and a stuffed potato and accompanied by your choice of either roast garlic and herb butter, red wine mushroom or creamy green pepper corn sauce
VEGETARIAN
Homemade Pie of the Day $10.00
- Changes often, served with mashed potato and gravy or homemade french fries
Juicy Cheesy Kiwi Burger $22.00
- Massive cheese stuffed homemade beef patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot chutney and topped off with a fried egg in a homemade seeded burger bun. Served with a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips.
Main size available $20.00
Wedges, Cheese, Bacon & Sour Cream $15.00

Hot Dog & Chips $5.00
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Squid Ring $1.30
Extras $2.00
- Bacon
Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
Back to Basics $18.00
- Cheese, tomato & fresh basil
Chicken Nuggets $7.00
- 6 nuggests & chips
I Like Olives $19.90
- Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta

Pork Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
- Pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, onion and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
Seaweed Salad $9.00
- Mixed seaweed, green salad, shredded leek, mayo
Crispy Noodle Salad $9.50
- Crispy noodles, green salad, shredded leek, mayo
Beef Tataki $17.00
- Seared rare beef, shredded leek, onion chutney
Sweet'n Sour Omelette Don $13.00
- Omelette on steamed rice, sweet'n sour sauce, shredded leak
Teriyaki Chicken Don $14.00
- Teriyaki chicken on steamed rice, salad, mayo, sesame
Sai-Sai Ramen $14.00
- Vegetarian ramen with kombu broth. Tofu and vegetable stir-fry, spring onion, sesame
Teriyaki Tofu Don $13.00
- Teriyaki tofu on steamed rice, salad, sesame

Pepperoni
Seafood $12.50 / $18.50
- Calamari, anchovies, mussels and white fish, capers, cheese
Hawaiian $11.00 / $17.00
- Ham and Pineapple, cheese
Egg
Calamari
Olives
NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20

Or just Salad $6.00
Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
Beef $7.00
Chicken $7.00
Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
Fries large $4.00

Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Breads & Assorted dips $12.50
- toasted olive rosemary and garlic focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic tar.
Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
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.