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

Crumbed or Pan Fried Fish of the Day $28.00
- Salad greens, citrus hollandaise & your choice of olive oil mash or gourmet potatoes
Tasman Seafood Chowder $15.00
- Scallops, prawns, fish of the day, mussels w/ fresh herbs & plant pot bread
Seafood $22.00
- Fresh fish, shrimp & scallops w/ garlic & dill butter topped w/ parsley
Pancake Stack $10.00
- W/ bacon, banana and maple syrup
Fish & Fries w/ Tomato Sauce $10.00
Tasman Bay Seafood Risotto $28.00
- W/ fish of day, scallops, prawns, Marlborough green lipped mussels, cloudy bay clams, fresh herbs, tomato & parmesan
Fish & Fries $15 Small / $18 Large
- Fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter w/ fries, salad greens, lemon wedge & tartare sauce
The Works $22.00
- Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onions, pepper, olives, tomato & mozzarella cheese

Diavola S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Salami
Funghi (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Mushrooms
(V) = Vegetarian, (LG)= Low Gluten,( LD) = Low Dairy
Margherita (V) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
- Oregano
M.O.B. S $11/ M $22/ L $27
- Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bacon
Popeye (V) S $11/ M $20/ L $25
- Spinach, Feta
Extra toppings S $3/ M $4/ L $5
Carciofini (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
- Italian Artichokes

Balti chicken $17
- One of Britain's most popular dishes - medium-spiced chicken cooked with peppers and french beans.
Malabari $19.5
- Prawns or fish cooked in coconut-based gravy.
Cheese naan $
- Soft bread using white flour baked in tandoori oven stuffed with cheese.
Green salad $6
- Fresh green salad.
Butter chicken with rice $10
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Rogan josh $17
- Mildly-spiced lamb or beef curry cooked in the traditional North Indian style.
Fish curry amritsari $19.5
- Bluenose fish cooked in a ginger and garlic-based gravy - straight from the heart of Punjab!
Naanizza chicken $7
- A delicious fusion where naan bread meets pizza.

Vegetarian Roll $15.50
- Assorted Tempura vegetables, sesame infused Wakame seaweed and sushi ginger
Assorted Vegetable Tempura $29.50
- A selection of tofu and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Pork Kakuni $18.00
- Slowly braised, sweet and tender pork belly served in Mirin Sake & soy broth.
Assorted Sashimi
- Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
Assorted Vegetable Tempura $18.00
- A selection of tofu, vegetables deep fried in a light
Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
- Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>
Bento Boxes are traditionally served at lunch in Japan, however we at Miyazu see it as the perfect way to enjoy the various tastes elements of the meal – as such we offer this modified version for dinner dining. A Bento is a compartmentalised box featuring a variety of Japanese cooking styles including sushi, sashimi and tempura accompanied by pickled vegetables and your choice of pan fried chicken, beef, seafood or tofu served with rice, miso soup all finished off with green tea ice cream and fresh fruit
Chirashi Sushi $21.50
- Sushi salad. Premium sashimi on sushi rice

Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
Fish & Chips $19.00
- Beer battered or Pan Fried Gurnard. Served w. salad fries & homemade tartare
Fish Burger $18.00
- Beer battered gurnard, home-made tartare sauce & carrots, served w. fries
Veggie Burger $17.00
- Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
Youngsters Sunday $ 4.00
- chocolate or berry
Fries (500grams) GF $7.00
Swap $3.00
- Fries for veggies, wedges or salad
Wedges $14.00
- Grilled cheese & bacon, served w. sour cream & sweet chilli sauce

House Salad $14.50
- warm roasted vegetables, salad mix, toasted almonds and yoghurt dressing
Steak Fries With Tomato Sauce & Aioli $7.00
Prime Beef $23.00
- prime beef pattie, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, onion jam and smokey bbq sauce
Tandoori Pork Kebabs $22.00
- tender pork rubbed with a mix of tandoori spices served with Raita and naan
-With Chicken $22.00
Battered Onion Rings $6.00
350G Pure Angus Ribeye $36.00
Salt & Pepper Spiced Calamari Salad $15.50
- salad mix and sweet chilli

Chicken & Vege Spring Rolls $13.90
- House made chicken and vegetable spring rolls with a garlic and ginger dipping sauce
Basil Pesto &Garlic Flat Bread $8.90
- House made flatbread smothered in garlic and herb butter, with a basil pesto swirl
Extras each 1.50
- BBQ Sauce, Aioli, Satay Sauce, Mayonnaise, Bacon, Beetroot, Cheese, Fried Egg, Pineapple, Jalapeno relish
Ice Cream Sundae $9.90
- A Classic sundae, vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and your choice of sauce
Godzilla Burger $19.90
- Crispy Chicken Fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise
Green Goblin $16.90
- A Vegetarian delight with a corn fritter, caramalized onion, feta, beetroot relish, salad greens, and a balsamic vinaigreete
623 Kids Fettuccine $9.90
- With bacon and mushroom tossed in a creamy sauce then finished with shaved Parmesan cheese
Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
- Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce

Steak $8.50
- mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
Egg, beef pattie $1.00
Vegetarian $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
Classic $9.20
- dijonnaise mustard, lettuce, tomato, beetroot cheese, onion, gherkin tomato sauce beef pattie, egg
Marinated Steak $2.00
Chicken Chargrill $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Chicken fillet $8.00
- mayo lettuce tomato cheese
Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50

Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
Mussel, scallop, smoked eel filo $16.5
Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18

Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
- green salad, mustard
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Pan fried halloumi $18
- lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
Lamb rump $30
- green beans, Heck’s bacon, grilled tomato, green salad
Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Country style home made pork pâté $18
- pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
- Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg

Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
- served with mixed green salad and dressing
Salmon Penne $20.50
- House smoked South Island salmon on fresh penne pasta with capers, dill and cream sauce
Fowl Play $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, red onion, pumpkin, red capsicum, topped with mild sweet chilli sauce
The Drunken Pig $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of slow-cooked free-range pork scotch fillet with dry roasted kumara, red onion, pak choy, then drizzled with our sweet Jack Daniels glaze
Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
Greek Salad $15.50
- with salad greens, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives and feta
Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
- Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout on fresh penne pasta

Battered onion rings - each $0.60
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
Eggs - each $1.00
Bacon and cheese wedges $15.00
- With sweet chilli, sour cream, salsa .
Fried platter for 2 $20.00
-Small $17.00
Fried sports platter . $30.00
Soup of the day $12.00

Chicken liver pate $16.00
- Made in house accompanied with toasted bread
Garlic ciabatta $6.00
- In house bread with garlic & herb butter
Fettucine carbonara $20.00
- Pasta, smoked bacon, mushrooms & onions, tossed in cream & folded in fettuccine, finished with egg yolk & parmesan cheese
Cheese board selection $26/$32
- A selection of brie, blue and cheddar cheeses with crackers and dried delicacies
Fish & chips $15.00
- Golden battered fish served with crispy fries & salad (gf pan-fried).
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
11am-late
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)