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

Caesar Salad $19.80
- The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
- All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
The Highlander $00.00
- Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
In the Roar $36.00
- 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
- Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
Speight's Pie $21.20
- Homemade pie of the day served with side salad & fries. Our friendly staff will let you know what the chef has created today. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pie
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
- Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Eggs Benedict $18
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Bacon
Beef Burger $22
- Caramelised onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, hand cut chips
Greek Salad $7
Rib Eye Steak Open Sandwich $22
- Fried free range egg, caramelized onion, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Rib eye steak
Thai Noodle Salad $19
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian

Kids Pack 4 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1 small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
2 fillings $3.50
Sausage $3.00
Jam Wraps $2.30
$24.00 Pack $24.00
- 4 Fish, 2 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Pineapple Rings, 2 Scoops Chips
$22 Seafood Pack $22.00
- 2 Fish, 2 Scollops, 2 Mussels, 2 Oysters, 2 Squid Rings, 1 Scoop Chips
Kids Pack 3 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 4 Fish Bites, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
$37.50 Pack $37.50
- 4 Fish, 4 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Crab Sticks, 4 Pinapple Rings, 3 Scoops

Fish n Chips $22.00
- Fresh fish in a crispy Golden Bays beer batter, served with thick cut fries salad and homemade tartare sauce.
Special Wedges $17.00
- Hearty chunks of potato specially seasoned with the addition of grilled bacon and melted cheese and served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
Special Wedges $17.00
- Served with sour cream, sweet Thai chilli sauce, bacon and cheese.
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.
Bacon $3.00
Chicken Nuggets $12.00
- Small crispy chicken nuggets served with a fresh salad and fries.
Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.

Lamb S $8.8 / L $11.8
Vege pattie S $10.8 / L $12.8
Add salad $2.80
Vege pattie S $8.7 / L $11.7
Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
Kids sizes $5.40
Turkish bread $0.90

Oat & Raisin N/A
Veggie Delite N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Carrot N/A
Ranch N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
Old English N/A
Natural Swiss N/A

Assorted Nigiri - 12pc $34.00
- Tuna x 2, salmon x 2, white fish x 2, prawn, squid, scallop, flying fish roe, BBQ eel
Assorted Nigiri - 7pc $20.00
- Tuna, salmon, white fish x 2, prawn, squid
Kauri $92.00
- Platter for four: 24pc nigiri, 24pc sashimi, + bonus
Trio Hand Roll $15.00
- Select your three favorite fish from our daily selection.
Pohutukawa $50.00
- Platter for two: 12pc nigiri, 12pc sashimi, + bonus
Assorted Sashimi $21.00
- Tuna, Ora King salmon, white fish of the day.
Agedashi Tofu $14.00
- Deep fried tofu with dash broth and seasoned with bonito flakes and spring onions.
Tsukemono $7.00
- Assorted Japanese pickles.

Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00

Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Grilled Wedges $4.90
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Very Vegemite $4.00
Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita

Chicken Carbonara $21.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken on fresh pappardelle pasta with bacon, free-range egg and parmesan cheese
Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
- Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
- served with mixed green salad and dressing
Cannelloni $18.50
- tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with side salad
Add a bowl of fries $6.50
Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
- Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
Red Chicken 14.50/$21.50
- Slices of wood roasted chicken breast and red capsicum $

Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
- Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
Garlic loaf $10.00
Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
Fried sports platter . $30.00
Bacon - each $2.00
Eggs - each $1.00

-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Coin Bag $9.50
- Four crisp tofu wraps filled with water chestnut, minced pork & prawns.
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
V = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free
Gai Thod $9.50
- Deep fried marinated chicken wings.
Poh Pieh Puck Thod V $8.50
- Eight vegetarian mini spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce.
Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50

Side Orders $3.00
Nachitos $5.50
- House made, Gluten -Free Corn Chips with Cheese
Quesadilla Grande $10.50
- Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
-Corn Chips
VegeTariano
- (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
Chipotle (Med)
- (Smoked Jalapenos have their ways)

SESAME SEAWEED $7.50
- Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
- Rice
AGEDASHI TOFU $7.50
ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
- 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable
KIDS SUSHI PLATE $7.50
CHICKEN KARAAGE
- Vegetable Tempura (5pc)

GARLIC NAAN - bread stuffed and topped with garlic $ 2.98
(ALL OUR CURRIES ARE GLUTEN FREE and all but a few mains cooked mild, medium or hot & served with basmati rice) -
Side dish platter $9.98
Papadam (x4). $1.98
VEGETARIAN PLATTER A combination of the above three served as an entrée platter enough for two people $ 11.98
ONION BHAJIA Roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried $ 4.98
MALAI KULFI - mouth watering creamy Indian ice cream embedded with cardamoms, cashews, pista served garnished with nuts. $5.98
Mint chutney $1.98