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

  • Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
  • Larb Money Bags $11.00
    • Money bags filled with traditionally prepared pork and prawn larb and served with a red onion dip
  • - Vegetable $20.00
  • - Small $3.00
  • Tamarind Lamb Rack $25.00
    • Tender slices of lamb rack, served with an accompanying sweet and tangy tamarind sauce
  • Poached Salmon in Galangal Coconut Soup $25.00
    • Fresh poached salmon in a rich galangal coconut based soup served with mushrooms, baby tomatoes and garnished with coriander and spring onion
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $21.00
  • Khao Soi with Maryland Chicken $14.00
    • A North Thailand dish consisting of egg noodles served in a thick in house made yellow curry, boneless pieces of chicken and topped crunchy dried egg noodles. Also served with consisting of red onion, pickled cabbage and a lemon wedge
  • Potato & Chorizo $15
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
  • Tamales $9
    • Steamed sweetcorn on corn husk, feta, salsa roja
  • Tarakihi Ceviche $12
    • Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly
  • Nachos $11
    • Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
  • Quinoa Salad $18
    • Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
  • Salsa $7
    • with corn chips
  • Pork $17
    • Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Fresh fish sashimi, crispy rice noodles, nouc cham dressing $20.00
  • Urban's marinated bowl of olives $6.00
  • Smoked beef short rib, celeriac puree, red cabbage, confit tomato, crispy onions $27.00
  • Urban style ceviche, corn tortillas, chilli coconut whip $20.00
  • ''Jalapeno poppers'' from the farm, mozzarella fondue, herb crumb $4.50 ea
  • Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
  • Bloody Mary Oyster Shot $9.00
  • Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea
  • Lightmeals
  • Wenches chicken nibbles $14.50
    • Oven roasted chicken nibbles covered in a spicy peanut sasay sauce with salad garnish
  • Side of wedges $6.00
  • Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
    • A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
  • Ploughman's platter (v) $20.90
    • A shareable selection of cold meats and cheeses served with pickles, chutney, bread and crackers.
  • (v) : can be prepared vegetarian
  • large $32.90
  • Side of salad $5.00
  • Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
  • Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
  • Brown butter Financier, mocha cream, red fruits & chocolate crumb $14.00
  • Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
  • Homemade Granola, fresh fruit & yoghurt $13.50
  • Fish empanadas (4) with jalapeno yogurt dip $9.50
  • Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
  • Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
  • McChicken® N/A
    • Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
  • Garden Salad N/A
    • Tuck into a healthy and delicious garden salad with fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomato, it's ideal as a snack or addition to a meal.
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
  • Strawberries & Cream Flavour Frappé N/A
    • A delicious Starwberries & Cream flavour Frappé, topped with irresistible whipped cream and a yummy strawberry drizzle.
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • NYC Benedict Bagel® N/A
    • Mark the morning with rasher bacon, egg, cheese and creamy hollandaise sauce, all on a lightly toasted bagel.
  • $40 Mega ShareBox® $40
    • Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $10.00
    • A combination of lettuce, cucumber, spring onions, coriander, rice noodles and prawns, wrapped in rice paper. Served with sweet and sour ginger and ground peanut dipping sauce.
  • Phad Kee Moaw [mild – med – hot - Thai hot] $19.00
    • Stir fried wide rice noodles with sweet basil, bamboo shoots, eggs and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 Prawns $24.50 Vegetarian with tofu
  • Served with Thai jasmine rice N/A
  • Kur Ho [med - hot - thai hot] $19.00
    • A hot and spicy dish from northern Thailand. Stir fried vermicelli, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, beans, carrots, Thai herbs and turmeric curry paste, with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Coconut rice $5.00
  • Goong Hom Sabai $12.00
    • Prawns marinated with Thai herbs and spices, wrapped with won ton pastry and deep fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce. 5 pieces.
  • Phad Prik Khing Pla (crispy fish with red curry paste) $29.00
    • Crispy fish pieces stir fried with a thick spicy red curry sauce, beans, capsicum, sweet basil and shredded kaffir lime leaf.
  • TY Tom Yum [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • Hot, spicy and sour Thai soup, seasoned with lemon juice, lemongrass, mushrooms, tomato, galangal and fresh coriander with your choice of: Chicken $19.00/ Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 /Vegetarian with tofu
  • Roast of the Day $27.00
    • Changing Daily, Served with Roast Vegetables, Traditional Accompaniments and Real Gravy
  • - CHICKEN $24.00
    • Crumbed Chicken Breast Served with Crispy Bacon, Melted Brie Cheese and Apricot Relish
  • Chicken Schnitzel $28.00
    • Macadamia, Parmesan and Herb Crust, Apple and Fennel Slaw, Smoked Tomato Chutney, Mint Yogurt and Creamy Potato Mash
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Warm Lamb Salad $21.00
    • Baby Spinach, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Honey Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Smoky Eggplant and Mint Yogurt Dressing
  • Smoked Warehou & Mussel Chowder $17.00
    • Thick and Creamy with Bacon and Fresh Herbs. Served with Toasted Garlic Flute
  • - Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
  • - VEGETARIAN $21.00
    • Fresh Pumpkin & Chickpea Pattie, Smoky Tomato Relish, Melted Cheese and Mint Yogurt
  • 5 Salmon Fresh Spring Rolls $8
    • Fresh rice paper spring rolls filled with rice noodles, herbs, carrot, cucumber and smoked salmon
  • Beef or Combination $16
  • 1 Chicken Soup (Súp Gâ) - small bowl $6
    • Chicken, dried mushroom, sweet corn, black pepper
  • Chicken $14
  • 71 Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Miên̕ Xāo)
    • Vermicelli bean tread, chicken, prawn, dried mushroom, onion
  • 76 Noodle Soup (Phờ)
    • Slice eye fillet beef or chicken sitting on a bed of rice noodles,with our 6-hour-slow-cooked beef broth, served with onion,fresh herbs and sprouts. Accompanied by chilli sauce and lemon
  • Combination $16
  • Chicken $14
  • Eggs Benedict $15.90
    • Two soft Poached Eggs served on a toasted English Muffin,with your choice of smoked ham or spinach, covered with hollandise
  • Three Egg Omelette $16.90
    • Our famous three egg omelette with your of three fillings, served with fresh buttered toast. Choose from Ham, Spinach,
  • Stuffed Chicken Breas $32.90
    • Panko Crumbed chicken breast filled with brie and sundried tomato. Served with cross cut fries and salad or fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of sauce
  • Green Goblin $16.90
    • A Vegetarian delight with a corn fritter, caramalized onion, feta, beetroot relish, salad greens, and a balsamic vinaigreete
  • Godzilla Burger $19.90
    • Crispy Chicken Fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise
  • Lemon Pepper calamari $15.90
    • Crispy fried calamari served over salad greens with a mango lime coulis
  • Extras each 1.50
    • Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
  • 623 Kids Fettuccine $9.90
    • With bacon and mushroom tossed in a creamy sauce then finished with shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
    • A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
  • Whitewater $22.00
    • Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
  • Italian $15.00
    • Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
  • Classic Cheese $11.00
    • Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
  • The Veggie $18.00
    • Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
  • Sausage Lasagna $23.00
    • Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
  • Simplicity Pizza $11.00
    • A light pizza for a starter! Extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce.
  • Dun Mountain $23.00
    • Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
  • Home-made Soup (or chowder, add $3) and bread of the day ( Add $3 for gluten-free bread) $12.50
  • French Chick $19.50/$29.50
    • Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
  • Add mixed green salad $7.50
  • Build My Own $11.50/$18.50
    • Base plus our Neapolitan tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and your choice of additional toppings
  • Add a bowl of fries $6.50
  • Cannelloni $18.50
    • tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
  • Upstream $19.50/$29.50
    • House smoked South Island salmon, avocado, cream cheese, capers, lemon, with a hint of dill and chives
  • Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
    • Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
  • Seasoned crispy wedges $4.80
    • served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • 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. >>
  • Plucked $13.80
    • Strips of tender grilled chicken with rich and delicious homemade satay (peanut) sauce topped off with all the usual suspects-salads and sauces & lashing of avocado!
  • GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
    • selection of flavours (subject to availability)
  • Fish and Chip package for one $9.50
    • Classic and classy! Local fresh fillet of fish battered in our own crispy beer batter & deep fried served with golden chips & lemon
  • 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!
  • Mussel Pattie $4.80
    • our own homemade speciality
  • Fish of the day $6.80
    • fillet of, battered & deep fried
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $18.00
    • Asian slaw, caramelised onions, crumbled blue cheese, toasted ciabatta, fries & aioli.
  • MARINATED OLIVES $9.00
    • Warm citrus & herb marinated olives. (V) (GF) (DF)
  • STEAK,SALAD & FRIES $12.00
  • TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY $32.00
    • Kumara gratin, charred broccoli, Moa Cider & apple sauce & jus.
  • COLA RIPPLE ICE CREAM $6.00
    • 2 scoops
  • ANGUS BEEF BURGER $24.00
    • Our own 200g Angus beef pattie in a bun w/- blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, gherkin & aioli.w/- Fries (and aioli)
  • PANAMA GRAVLAX $16.00
    • Gin & green tea cured salmon, lime & tonic jelly, tropical salsa.(GF)(DF)
  • HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS $12.00
    • with chips
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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