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

Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
- avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
Twice Cooked Organic Leeks $12.00
- herb ricotta, pistachio & brown butter
Market Fish $38.00
- cauliflower, smoked aubergine, walnut, pomegranate & lime
Vanilla Custard $16.00
- hazelnut, rhubarb & yoghurt sorbet
Salt Cod & Crab Cake $6.50 ea.
- pickled cucumber, fennel & preserved lemon
Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
- mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
Asparagus $12.00
- feta, croutons, roast garlic & herb dressing
Sliver Fern Farms Lamb $39.00
- artichoke, asparagus, salted grape & capers

Affogato $9.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Chocolate truffle $4.50

Egg $6.20
Fish $6.50
Tahuna Special $9.70
Kids Pack 1 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1 small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
Spinach & Pumpkin $3.20
Meat $3.30
Lasagna Topper $3.20
Sloppy Joe $8.00
- Potato, Savory Mince, Garlic Butter, Cheese & Sour Cream.

Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
Cheesecake $12.00
- Please ask about today's flavour.
Fish of the Day POA
- Ask your server for today’s catch fresh from the ocean.
Stables Big Breakfast $20.00
- Bacon, sausages, hash-brown, tomato, mushroom, eggs and toasted bread.
Special Wedges $17.00
- Served with sour cream, sweet Thai chilli sauce, bacon and cheese.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.
Seafood Basket $20.00
- Crumbed mussels, scallops, fish bites, squid rings and prawn cutlets served with fries, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.

Italian Dressing N/A
White Chip Macadamia N/A
Beetroot N/A
Bacon, Egg and Cheese N/A
Capsicum N/A
Veggie Patty N/A
Tomato N/A
Italian B.M.T N/A

Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl

Whitewater $22.00
- Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
- A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
Mt Richmond $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, feta, mozzarella, pepperoni, manuka smoked ham, roasted red capsicums, jalapenos. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan.
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
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.

Lemon, Lime & Bitters REG $4.50 LGE $5.50
Thai Beef Salad $19.90
- Thai marinated Rump served on julienne vegetables, mesclun salad, egg noodles and roasted cashew pieces with a lime and coriander dressing
Chunky Fries $8.90
- Served with aioli
Egg $1.50 EA
Fish & Chips $19.90
- Monteiths beer battered fish fillet served with chunky fries, salad and tartare sauce
Chilli Cheese Bread $7.90
- Four pieces of toasted french stick, smothered in garlic butter and topped with sweet chilli and melted cheese
Big Breakfast $17.90
- Fried eggs, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns, and roasted tomato with toasted Ciabatta
Very Berry Smoothie $9.00
- Berries, yoghurt, honey, passionfruit pulp orange juice and pineapple juice

Monteiths radler fish & chips (monteiths beer match - radler.) $28.00
- Fish of the day fillets lovingly coated in monteiths radler beer batter with crispy fries, garden fresh salad and tartare sauce (GF - pan-fried option).
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check the board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
Venison medallions (GF) $36.00
- Tender venison medallions flash fired rare, placed on top of roasted seasonal vegetables, lightly drizzled with a rich port & cranberry jus (medium rare available on request)
Poached eggs & bacon $13.00
- Rashers of bacon on fresh toast with poached eggs. add homemade potato rosti for 5.0 Extra.
Cheese board selection $26/$32
- A selection of brie, blue and cheddar cheeses with crackers and dried delicacies
-Cheese, sour cream & chilli sauce $11.00
Crispy chicken cesar salad $23.00
- Crispy chicken, bacon & fresh avocado all tossed in seasonal salad with cherry tomato, pamesan cheese and our own caesar dressing finished with a poached egg and croutons
-Add camembert or blue cheese $5.00

Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
Nachitos $5.50
- House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
Salsa Brava (Hot)
- (Very Spicy with Habanero)
Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
- Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
-Regular $10.50
-Salsa
Tacos-soft or Crispy,
- 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
Mexican Desserts Specials

TERIYAKI CHICKEN $21.50
- Panfried chicken with vegetables and original teriyaki sauce
GYOZA (10pc) $20.50
- Pan fried pork dumpling with garlic, sour soy sauce
FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB $7.50
VEGETABLE ROLL (4p) $7.00
ROLLED EGG NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
GRILLED MISO YAKI
- Grilled main option and vegetables with original miso sauce on hooba leaf
TUNA NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
- Vegetable Tempura (5pc)

Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
Chicken Thigh Wrapped in streaky bacon and stuffed with garlic prawns, baby vegetables, red onion puree, pernod cream $31.5
Braised Ox Cheek White bean and Dijon puree, crispy Chorizo, Jus $14.5

Veggie pakora $5.00
Veggie platter $13.00
- 1pcs samosa 3pc onion bhaji, veggie pakora
Mango lassi $5.00
Chilli chicken $15.00
- Boneless chicken, soy sauce, chilli sauce, onion, capsicum, garlic, fried in soybean oili
Saagwala(prawn) $16.50
- Spinach based sacue with garlic and ginger
Fish pakora $14.00
Dal makhni $13.50
- Protein and fiber rich lentil, cooked in thick tomato based gravy
Aloo palak $13.50
- Potatoes in spinach

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 MUFFIN $ 5.00
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
SALADS - FROM $ 16.00
- Cold smoked salmon salad or feta, apple, mandarin salad with local organic greens. (Only available from October - May)
Sandwich $13.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES

Mezze Platter $22.50
- Humus, tabbouleh, olives, salsa, roasted capsicum, Feta Cheese portabella mushrooms, served with homemade Turkish bread
Spaghetti Meatballs $19.50
- with Napolitano sauce
Fries with Aioli $7.50
with chicken $19.50
Seafood platter $38.50
- prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
Deep fried Calamari $18.50
- with green salad, tomato, cucumber, sweet chilli sauce
Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
- Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
Tandoori Chicken $19.50
- mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana