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

Home Made Coleslaw $3.00
Rip 'n 'Dips $2.00
Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
Jumbo Hot Dog $3.00
Pineapple Fritter $2.00
Bacon Butty $4.00
Handful $2.00

Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
- Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
Open Steak Sandwich $22.00
- Rump steak served on char grilled bread with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pickle served with thick cut fries.
Breads and Dips $14.00
- The Stables' special selection of warm breads served with a variety of seasonal dips.
Seafood Cocktail $13.00
- Succulent prawns and shrimps in The Stables' own seafood sauce served on a bed of lettuce and topped off with a lemon wedge.
Platter for Two $19.00
- Six spring rolls, six samosas, fries and wedges served with sour cream and chilli sauce.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
Stables' Loaf $10.00
- For those with a more hearty appetite try our oven baked mini loaf served with fresh garlic butter made from real New Zealand butter.

Chicken supreme $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Onion rings $3.50
Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
Xtra Large $3.90

House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18
Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
Maketu pie, Beef and blue cheese, Seafood Mornay, Vegetaria $8
Edamamae, soy miri $7
Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20

Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Whitewater $22.00
- Rich and creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella, fresh spinach and smoked chicken
Rocket $19.00
- Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
The Veggie $18.00
- Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!

Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50

Creamy seafood chowder $19
- prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Spanish style meatball $18
- tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
Home smoked salmon salad $18
- avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
Rib eye steak $32
- sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
- Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad

●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
Garlic loaf $10.00
Bowl of fries $6.00
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
Wedges $15.00
- Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
Eggs - each $1.00
Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
- Served with fries .
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00

E.5 Gai Thod $7.50
- Five flash fried marinated chicken wings, served with sweet Thai sauce
Seafood $19.00
E2. Poh Pieh Puck $7.00
- Eight vegetarian spring rolls with vermicelli and vegetables, served with sweet sauce
Seafood $20.00
M1. Kao Phad
- Our most popular fried rice dish. Delicious, aromatic jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables with
King Prawns $19.00
E.6 Emperors’ Pouch $8.50
- Crispy pouches of wontons filled with pork, thinly minced prawns and vegetables
S1. Tom Yum
- A mildly spiced broth, infused with lemongrass, galanga, tamarind and ginger, the most famous of Poppy Thais’ soups

Pineapple $1.50 EA
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
Iced Mocha $5.50
- Milk, Ice, espresso coffee, Chocolate SHOTT and ice cream, blended and topped with cream
Bundaberg Ginger Beer Bottle LGE $4.50
Iced Coffee $5.50
- Milk, Ice, double espresso coffee, Coffee SHOTT and ice cream, blended and topped with cream
Onion Rings $4.90 EA
Fried Banana $3.50 EA
Beef Nachos $16.90
- Beef nachos served in an edible tortilla bowl, with guacamole and sour cream

-Small $6.90
-3 Tacos $10.50
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
-Regular $10.50
Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
- (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
PicaDillo Beef
- (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)
Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)

PULLED PORK &'SLAW SLIDERS $18.00
- Sticky hoisin & soy pork w/- Asian coleslaw.
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY Market Price
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)
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST $18.00
- Streaky bacon, maple butter, almond praline & whipped cream.
CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $18.00
- w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.
ANGUS BEEF BURGER $18.00
- Our own 200g Angus beef pattie in a bun w/- blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, gherkin & aioli.
FILLET $35.00
- 200g 21 day aged prime fillet steak.
HORSERADISH&POTATO MASH $6.00

Vanilla Caramel Smoothie -
French Toast Streaky bacon, caramelized banana. French bread dipped in an egg, cream cinnamon sugar coating & drizzled with maple syrup $16.50
Pasta of the Day Please ask your server. $21.50
Roast Vegetable Salad Roasted caramelized beets, roasted pumpkin, kumara & tuscan tomatoes with creamy feta cheese finished with mesclun salad greens & toasted almond flakes, drizzled with a balsamic $18.50
StoneGrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with tuscan tomatoes & béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
Eggs Benedict Toasted Engish muffin with two soft poached eggs with your choice of the following; Bacon or Smoked Salmon topped with our ownblend of hollandaise sauce and served with crispy hash brown $17.50
Fish of the Day The chefs imagination is the only limit, Let's hope they have been creative today. $25.50
Tropical Smoothie -

Garlic Bread $8.00
Korean Spare Ribs $12.50
- with coriander and sesame seeds
- add cheese & bacon $3.50
Shoe String Fries & Aioli $7.50
Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.00
- with tartar, and coleslaw
Wedges with Sour Cream $10.00
Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
- with nuoc cham
Potato Gnocchi $24.00
- with roasted butternut, ricotta, walnuts, and sage

COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
SALMON MUFFIN $ 5.00
Sandwich $13.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed with fresh lettuce/BEEF CROQUETTES
COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
- crunchy salmon or chicken bites.
GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
Sandwich $ 16.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/HOT SMOKED SALMON