Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel in Nelson Menu

ENTRÉE SELECTION ENTRÉE SELECTION
  • 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
MAIN COURSE SELECTION MAIN COURSE SELECTION
  • 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
SIDE ORDER SELECTION SIDE ORDER SELECTION
  • 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
DESSERT SELECTION DESSERT SELECTION
  • 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
CHEESE SELECTION CHEESE SELECTION
  • 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.
SET MENU SET MENU
  • 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

  • Warm Marinated Green & Black Olives $7.50
  • Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
    • W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8.00
  • Scallop Carbonara $27.00
    • Pan seared scallops w/ manuka smoked bacon & field mushrooms in a carbonara sauce w/ picked herbs & parmesan
  • The Works $22.00
    • Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onions, pepper, olives, tomato & mozzarella cheese
  • Meat Cravers $22.00
    • Italian sausage, pepperoni, manuka smoked bacon, honey roasted ham, salami w/ BBQ sauce
  • Wakefield $22.00
    • Roast pumpkin, asparagus, fire roasted peppers, feta & rocket dressed w/ aioli
  • Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
    • Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
  • Avocado $4.00
  • Gourmet Ice Cream $13.00
    • Dunedin's own speciality, gourmet ice cream – Speight's Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
  • 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.
  • Baby Pavlova $13.00
    • The Kiwi classic surrounded with a salad of fresh fruit, whipped cream and smothered in a wild berry compote.
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
    • Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
    • Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.
  • Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
    • A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
  • Quattro Formaggi (V) S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Blue Cheese, Feta, Brie, Parmesan
  • Diavola S $9/ M $18/ L $24
    • Salami
  • Capricciosa S $11/ M $22/ L $27
    • NZ Ham, Mushrooms, Italian Artichokes
  • Godfather S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • NZ Ham, Salami, Chicken, Chorizo, BBQ Sauce
  • Napoli S $11/ M $22/ L $27
    • Anchovies, Capers, Olives
  • Hawaiian S $10/ M $18/ L $25
    • NZ Ham, Pineapple
  • Vege Supreme (V) S $11/ M $22/ L $27
    • Mushrooms, Feta, Capsicum, Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, Red Onions
  • Extra toppings S $3/ M $4/ L $5
  • Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint
  • Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20
  • Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
  • Blackened Ōra King salmon, green beans, crème fraiche & honey roasted almonds $36
  • Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
  • Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
  • Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
  • Southern Glory oyster, served natural with grapefruit granita dressing or baked with jalapeno butter $5
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00
  • Zuppa di calamari $12.00
  • Salame al cioccolato $14.00
    • Cookies walnut, chocolate
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Affogato al caffe $10.00
    • Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
  • Tagliata di tonno $20.00
  • Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
    • Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
  • New Mexican $15.00
    • Owners Mic and Molley grew up in New Mexico loving spicy food. This classic features tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and spicy jalapenos!
  • Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
    • A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
  • 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.
  • Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
    • Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
  • Chips and Salsa $5.00
    • Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
  • 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.
  • Home baked focaccia $9
    • Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
  • Baked eggplant $18
    • tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
  • French goat cheese tartelette $18
    • roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
  • Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
    • green salad, mustard
  • Spanish style meatball $18
    • tomato & onion sauce, sautéed potatoes, salad
  • Homemade fresh pasta alla carbonara $18
    • Heck’s bacon, cream, Willow Creek egg
  • Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
    • Trust us on this one - it's good!
  • Bowl of Green Queen and Greek Kalamata olives served with grissini bread sticks $7.50
  • Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
    • served with mixed green salad and dressing
  • Warm Chicken Salad $17.50
    • with wood-roasted chicken, crispy noodles, roasted capsicum, red onion, cashew nuts and salad greens served with a chilli mango dressing
  • Salmon Salad $20.50
    • made with our house smoked South Island salmon, Cos lettuce, tomato, orange, red onion and capers, served with lime dressing
  • Woolly Woolly $19.50/$29.50
    • Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yoghurt
  • Pizza bread with rock salt and garlic (Add Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil dip, $2) $8.00
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • Classic Italian-style coffee and chocolate dessert made on the premises
  • Seafood $20.00
  • C5. Kaeng Pra
    • Thai country style curry simmered the traditional way with no coconut milk, slices of onions, cauliflower, baby corn, green beans, pumpkin, bamboo strips and our secret combination of country style herbs with your choice of
  • F2. Crouching Tiger $30.00
    • Grilled king prawns, served with our secret sauce
  • Seafood $19.00
  • F6. Kra-ti-em $27.00
    • Flame fried garlic king prawns with mushrooms, spring onions and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • E2. Poh Pieh Puck $7.00
    • Eight vegetarian spring rolls with vermicelli and vegetables, served with sweet sauce
  • E.6 Emperors’ Pouch $8.50
    • Crispy pouches of wontons filled with pork, thinly minced prawns and vegetables
  • Tonkotsu Ramen $13.00
    • Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, mustard leaves
  • Edamame Beans $5.00
    • Organic flaky sea salt
  • Beef Tataki $17.00
    • Seared rare beef, shredded leek, onion chutney
  • Mabo Tofu $13.00
    • Tofu wok fried with slightly spicy pork mince, spring onion
  • Salmon Sashimi $17.00
    • Marlborough salmon sashimi, fresh wasabi, lemon
  • Miso Ramen $14.00
    • Miso base. Vegetable and pork mince stir-fry, bamboo shoots, spring onion
  • Negi Chāshū $12.00
    • Chāshū braised pork, green salad, spicy shredded leek
  • Yakisoba $14.00
    • Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
  • Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
    • Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
  • 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
  • Burrito or Burrito Bowl
    • Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
  • Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
    • (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
  • “Chipotle” Beef
    • (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
  • Tortilla a la Asturiana $9.00
    • Asturian style fritatta with potato, egg, herbs, onion, red capsicum and chorizo.
  • Fideus Rossejats $24.00 pp
    • Roasted vermicelli "paella" with chicken, shrimp, mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock to create the perfect pasta dish Spanish style. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Lomo Adobado $14.00
    • Grilled Pork Loin marinated in Spanish "adobo" served with mash potatoes "revolcona" style.
  • Ensalada de Salmón $24.00
    • Pan-fried salmon fillet salad with tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, avocado, boiled egg, nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
    • Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
  • Pescado Con Patatas $21.00
    • Fish and chips. An English classic also popular in 'The Costas': beer battered market fish with salad and hand cut fries. (Also grilled with no batter).
  • Riñones Al Jerez $11.00
    • Sauteed kidney with Sherry, garlic and herbs "Jerez Style".
  • Patatas Bravas $9.00
    • Roughed fries topped with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce. Probably the most popular tapa in Spain to accompany any drink.
  • Stonegrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
  • Pasta Of The Day Please ask your server. $27.00
  • Roasted Vegetable Salad Seasonal roasted vegetables & slow roast tomatoes resting on Foccacia pesto bruschetta topped with mesclun & sprinkled with feta cheese, drizzled with a sticky balsamic glaze. $18.50
  • Tropical Smoothie -
  • Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned Lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with a pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $22.50
  • Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted Tuscan tomatoes & a Tzatziki dip. $22.00
  • Chocolate Banoffee Pie Chocolate tart filled with caramel & banana topped with a soft Italian meringue. $13.00
  • Feijoa Smoothie -
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Beef Burger $24.00
    • with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
  • Potato Gnocchi $24.00
    • with roasted butternut, ricotta, walnuts, and sage
  • French Onion Soup $16.00
    • with gruyere and croutons
  • - add cheese & bacon $3.50
  • Charcuterie $20.00
    • selection of terrines, cured meats, olives, cheese, & fig and walnut bread
  • Korean Spare Ribs $12.50
    • with coriander and sesame seeds
  • All pizza bases are made here at the Inn
Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel

Oceano Restaurant at Rutherford Hotel

location

Address

Trafalgar Square, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035463094

email

Email

None

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Opened hours

price range

Price

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type

Type

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service level

Service

Fine Dining

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Seafood

features

Features

Breakfast ,  Bar Not Available ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Dinner

Location
Trafalgar Square, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
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