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 Baked Blue Cheese Souffle $24.00
- pear, candied hazelnut & fig tapenade
Smoked Beef Tartare $24.00
- fried egg, parmesan fries, mushroom & black garlic
Fried Olives $8.50
- mozzarella stuffing, tomato & white bean
Duck Confit $39.00
- beets, kumara, pear, macadamia & sour cherry relish
Goat Cheese Fritter $6.50 ea.
- date relish & spiced carrot
Mushroom Rototo $32.00
- zucchini, pumpkin, pine nuts & raisin
Bread $10.00
- olives & truffle butter

Chicken $15
- Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Prawn $17
- Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
Potato & Chorizo $15
- Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
Side Salad $8
- Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
Popcorn $8
- Chilli & lime
Pork $8
- Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
Carne Fajitas $22
- Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
Salsa $7
- with corn chips

Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
Medium Frozen Coke & Medium Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this fantastic snack bundle! Just $3 will get you a medium Frozen Coke and medium fries! Snack-time - sorted!
Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 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.
The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
- A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
Whipped Butter N/A
- Our fluffy butter, in creamy, whipped peaks. It's like walking on air.
BBQ Cheeseburger Combo N/A
- A tangy BBQ Cheeseburger, a chilled medium soft drink, and medium fries. You’ll never forget that time there was a BBQ in your burger, a party in your wallet, and you were invited.

Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
- Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
Italian Dressing N/A
- Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice.
Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
Plain Sundae N/A
- Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
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.
Salted Caramel Frappé N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
Chick’n McCheese® Combo N/A
- With a crispy Chick’n McCheese, a chilled medium soft drink, and a medium fries, it’s a chicken lover’s dream. Just like that time you turned up to school, wearing your pyjamas. But luckily you woke up and realised it was all a dream.

Coconut rice $5.00
Cashew nuts $4.00
Soups N/A
- (Mains are served with Thai jasmine rice.)
Vegetables in the meal $3.50
Tofu $4.50
Larb Pla (Fish Salad) $29.00
- Spicy crispy ground fish combined with toasted ground rice, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, mint, coriander, chilli powder, sliced ginger, lime juce, onions. Garnished with crispy garlic and shallots.
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
Red Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
- Red curry with coconut cream and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu

All Burgers Served with Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Fresh Tomatoes and Toasted Focaccia Bun with Fries
3 Local Cheese
- Brie – Rich and Creamy
- Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue
Smoked Warehou & Mussel Chowder $17.00
- Thick and Creamy with Bacon and Fresh Herbs. Served with Toasted Garlic Flute
Warm Lamb Salad $21.00
- Baby Spinach, Grilled Halloumi Cheese, Honey Roasted Pumpkin, Toasted Pine Nuts, Smoky Eggplant and Mint Yogurt Dressing
Chicken Schnitzel $28.00
- Macadamia, Parmesan and Herb Crust, Apple and Fennel Slaw, Smoked Tomato Chutney, Mint Yogurt and Creamy Potato Mash
Bread & Dips $10.00
- 3 Warm Breads served with Kakariki Olive Oil, Today’s Fresh Homemade Dips

Soup of the Day $12.00
- Created fresh every day depending from seasonal produce. Ask us about today's creation.
Thai Beef Salad $23.50
- Pan seared strips of marinated beef served on mesculin leaves, mung beans, cashew nuts and capsicum, topped with honey mustard dressing.
150gm Rump Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking served with thick cut fries, salad and garlic butter.
Tomato Sauce $1.00
Asian Platter $26.00
- A selection of crispy mini samosas, spring rolls and wontons served with seasoned wedges and accompanied by sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
Seasoned Wedges $13.00
- Hearty chunks of potato specially seasoned and served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
Egg $1.00
Fresh Fruit $12.00
- A selection of seasonal fresh fruit served with vanilla ice cream.

Turkish bread $0.90
Chicken S $8.8 / L $11.8
Vege pattie S $8.7 / L $11.7
Mixed S $10.9 / L $12.9
Fries $4.90
Add cheese $1.00
Garlic yoghurt/honey mustard/mint/sour cream/bbq/mayo/tomato/satay/aioli/(chilli) sweet, mild, hot/butter chicken
Kids sizes $4.90

Chipotle N/A
White Bread N/A
Cucumber N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Thinly Cut Ready Salted N/A
Flatbread N/A
Sweet Onion N/A
Subway Melt N/A

PANAMA EGGS $18.00
- Scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla w/- avocado, char-grilled corn, roasted capsicum, tomato salsa & chipotle sprinkle. (Add bacon $4).
FRESH FISH SLIDERS&FRIES $18.00
- Lettuce, tomato & house-made tartare sauce.
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST $18.00
- Streaky bacon, maple butter, almond praline & whipped cream.
GRILLED HALOUMI SALAD $18.00
- Quinoa, roast beetroot, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & house vinaigrette. (V)
BIG BREAKFAST $20.00
- Bacon, eggs, tomato, mushrooms, kransky's, hashbrown & toast.
HASHBROWN $4.00
SALT&PEPPER CALAMARI $19.00
- Chargrilled baby vegetables, rocket, walnuts, polenta, sweet chilli aioli. (GF)(DF)
GLUTEN FREE BREAD ALTERNATIVE $1.00

Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
Beef Fillet Dijon and Village green Rosemary, Tempura shallot, roast kumara, oyster mushrooms, jus $34.5
Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0

Chicken $7.00
Sausage Rolls $2.80
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
Fries small $2.50
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
Beef $7.00
Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50

Karaage Chicken $9.00
- Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo, lime, and pickled radish
Shoe String Fries & Aioli $7.50
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Onion & Rosemary $24.00
Charcuterie $20.00
- selection of terrines, cured meats, olives, cheese, & fig and walnut bread
All pizza bases are made here at the Inn
Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
- with nuoc cham
Wedges with Sour Cream $10.00

Cheese naan $4.50
No-veggie platter $15.00
Fish masala $16.50
- Onion, mustard and spice in a thick sauce.
Saagwala(prawn) $16.50
- Spinach based sacue with garlic and ginger
Korma (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
Prawn pakora $14.00
Chicken tikka $12.00
Roganjosh (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Thick brown sauce with garlic and ginger

Large fries $3.50
Super supreme $9.00
- Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Classic cheese $5.00
- Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
- Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl