Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel in Nelson Menu

ENTRÉE SELECTION ENTRÉE SELECTION
  • 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
MAIN COURSE SELECTION MAIN COURSE SELECTION
  • 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
SIDE ORDER SELECTION SIDE ORDER SELECTION
  • 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
DESSERT SELECTION DESSERT SELECTION
  • 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
CHEESE SELECTION CHEESE SELECTION
  • 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.
SET MENU SET MENU
  • 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

  • Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
  • Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50
  • Ortiz anchovy & ricotta bruschetta w lemon & black pepper $4 per piece
  • Coconut cream & turmeric crepes w grilled prawns, bean sprouts, cucumber, red onion peanuts, coriander, chilli, lime & palm sugar dressing $20.50
  • Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
  • Double baked goat cheese & roasted garlic soufflé w fresh beetroot, endive, cress & walnuts $16.50
  • Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
    • (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
  • Add bubble & squeak, avocado or mushrooms $5 each
  • OVEN FRESH GARLIC & PARSLEY BREAD $6.90
    • Straight from the oven and oozing with flavour, heaps for two.
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
    • See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
  • BREAD & DIPS $13.50
    • Selection of bread with our homemade dips and spreads.
  • ANCHOR CATCH OF THE DAY $19.90
    • Pan fried fish served with gourmet potatoes, seasonal salad & finished with a mushroom & mustard cream sauce. See our friendly waiting staff for today’s catch.
  • West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
  • ARANCINI $18.90
    • Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
  • WEST COAST WHITEBAIT $21.90
    • West Coast whitebait cooked in the traditional Anchor manner mixed with whisked eggs, salt & cracked pepper, cooked on the grill, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
    • New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • Coconut cream soup gf $12.50
    • spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
  • (available in certain meals) $14.50
  • Black pepper stir fry v * $12.50
    • fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Pad thai gf v $12.50
    • white rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Larb chicken salad gf $12.50
    • minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Pork spare ribs (4) gf $6.00
    • marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
  • Side of stir fry vegetables $9.90
  • Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
  • Milkdrop mozzarella, chargrilled nectarines, basil, salted almonds & local Frogs End olive oil $22
  • Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint
  • Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
  • Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
  • Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
  • Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
  • Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
  • Jam Wraps $2.30
  • Corn Nuggets 6 for $2.50
  • Extra fillings for all Toasted Sandwiches $1.00 ea
    • Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Mushroom, Pineapple
  • Bacon $7.00
  • Vegetarian $3.00
  • Veggie & Lentil $3.00
  • $13.00 Pack $13.00
    • 2 Fish, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1 Scoop Chips
  • Dory Crumbed $5.70
  • ½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
  • Handcut Agria $6.50
  • - Oven Baked Fish extra $0.50
  • ½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
  • ½ Scoop $3.00
  • Chicken, Cranberry and Brie 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
    • Peppers, red onion, cheese
  • Fresh fish available daily, see blackboard for varieties and prices
  • Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.
  • Fried Free Range Egg $1.50
  • Tomato & Prosciutto Waitoa Chicken Liver Pate $15.00
    • With onion jam, toast and crackers
  • Choose any two sides & steak sauce
  • Mushroom & Capsicum Masala Curry $18.00
    • traditional Indian buttered capsicum and mushroom curry
  • Corn Cobs With Herb Butter $7.00
  • Market Fish $32.00
    • with salsa verde and two sides
  • Margherita $16.00
    • tomato, buffalo mozzarella, oregano and basil
  • The Steakhouse $23.00
    • spiced premium ground beef, streaky bacon, onion jam and barbecue sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $19.90
    • Strips of our famous crispy chicken, crispy noodles, mixed salad, greens, fresh tomato, capsicum ,and crumbked feta
  • Slow Roasted Pork Belly $28.90
    • Slow roasted pork belly stuffed with sauteed onion ,green apple, sage and lemon zest, served on a potato gratin with seasonal vegetables and jus
  • Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce
  • 623 Catch of the Day P.O.A
    • Our Chefs own special creation using only fresh fish sourced locally
  • Green Goblin $16.90
    • A Vegetarian delight with a corn fritter, caramalized onion, feta, beetroot relish, salad greens, and a balsamic vinaigreete
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.90
    • 180g of succulent marinated beef seared to medium rare sitting on mixed salad greens wth authentic Thai dressing
  • 623' S Sticky Bourbon BBQ Ribs $26.90
    • Tender Pork ribs served over cajun spiced wedges with a BBQ bourbon dipping sauce
  • Extras each 1.50
    • Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
  • Chicken Tropical $9.00
    • as chicken fillet + pineapple + bacon
  • Kids $4.00
    • tomato sauce beef pattie
  • Chicken fillet $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato cheese
  • Bacon & Egg $8.80
    • as plain + pineapple + ham steak
  • Marinated Steak $2.00
  • Kids Cheese $4.50
    • as kids plus cheese
  • Egg $8.00
    • as plain + Egg
  • Rib Eye Steak $9.60
    • mayo, lettuce, beetroot, cheese onion, BBQ sauce Egg
  • West Coast whitebait omelette $22
    • Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
  • Creamy seafood chowder $19
    • prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
  • Paella Valenciana $59
    • fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
  • Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Country style home made pork pâté $18
    • pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
  • Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.50
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Tom Kar GF / V
    • Combination hot & spicy, sweet & sour coconut cream soup seasoned with Thai herbs. Available with your choice of:
  • Coin Bag $9.50
    • Four crisp tofu wraps filled with water chestnut, minced pork & prawns.
  • Poh Pieh Sod GF $10.50
    • Two spring rolls made with fresh roast pork, shrimp, bean sprouts & vegetables served with sweet chilli & peanut sauce.
  • Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
    • Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Sweet'n Sour Pork $14.00
    • Tender pork scotch, onion, capsicum, bamboo shoots
  • Kotteri Shio Ramen $15.00
    • Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Pork belly and vegetable stir-fry, garlic chips, spring onion
  • Salmon Salad Noodles $16.00
    • Salmon sashimi and avocado slices on cold noodles. Mayo, nori seaweed, original dressing, wasabi
  • Tsukemono $6.00
    • Pickled seasonal vegetables
  • Shoyu Ramen $10.00
    • Original soy base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots
  • Takana Fried Rice $14.00
    • Takana mustard leaves, chāshū pork, egg, spring onion
  • Renkon Chips $5.00
    • Crispy lotus root slices
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $14.00
    • Teriyaki chicken on steamed rice, salad, mayo, sesame
  • JAPANESE CURRY
    • Mild taste Japanese curry with vegetables
  • ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
    • 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable
  • - Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
  • SHRIMP TEMPURA NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • MINI VEGETABLE TEMPURA (5pc) $7.50
  • ASSORTED SASHIMI $19.50
    • Chef's choice 10pc Sashimi
  • VEGETABLE ROLL (4p) $7.00
  • GYOZA (10pc) $20.50
    • Pan fried pork dumpling with garlic, sour soy sauce
  • MALAI PRAWNS Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce garnished with shredded coconut $ 18.98
  • TANDOORI MUSHROOMS Fresh button mushrooms marinated in yoghurt and spices cooked in the tandoor oven $ 8.48 (Mains $ 13.48)
  • CHICKEN TIKKA (3 pcs) - tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and cooked in the tandoor oven served with mint chutney, rice and salad. $9.98
  • MIXED PLATTER A combination of two pieces each of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka and seekh kebab served as an entrée platter enough for two people $ 16.98
  • SAAG ALOO Tender diced potatoes cooked with onions and tomatoes in a fresh spinach gravy garnished with julienne ginger $ 12.98
  • LUNCH PLATTER - for the really hungry - a combination of all the above curries served on rice $9.98 add a Kingfisher Beer for $13.98
  • LAMB SAAGWALA Tender diced lamb cooked in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger (available in Beef as well) $ 16.98
  • Mint chutney $1.98
  • Sandwich $ 16.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON
  • Sandwich $ 16.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/CLASSIC SMOKED SALMON
  • SALMON MUFFIN $ 5.00
  • Sandwich $13.00
    • with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES
  • COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
  • HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
    • Crunchy chips served in a special way.
  • SALMON CHOWDER $ 16.00
    • Beautiful chowder with Moroccan flavored hot smoked salmon, fluffed milk, fresh herbs and crispy mini ciabattas. (only available from May - October)
  • SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
    • A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel

Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel

location

Address

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035463094

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

price range

Price

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type

Type

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service level

Service

Fine Dining

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Seafood

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Bar Not Available ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Dinner

Location
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
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