Owen River Lodge in Nelson Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Bluefin Tuna Tartare
    • with wasabi mayo, pickled ginger, and coriander salad, sweet soy gel, wasabi sherbet with crispy shallots toasted soy pumpkin seed
  • Sashimi of Marlborough King Salmon cannelloni
    • filled with smoked eel, avocado salsa, horseradish foam, with toasted curry granola
  • Pressed ham hock terrine and caramelized apples
    • chicken liver parfait and pistachio crumb toasted croute
  • Ceviche of Kingfish
    • with a lime, chili and palm sugar dressing, coconut cream mousse an Asian salad
  • Paua Tortellini
    • with vanilla poached Scampi tails and a lemon beurre Blanc
  • Crayfish Bisque
    • with Cognac served with grilled prawns, truffle oil
  • Pan Fried Quail Breasts
    • with truffled leg and parsnip puree and braised blueberries
  • Wild mushroom soup
    • with pressed duck leg, parmesan truffle crisp, and toasted hazelnut
  • Homemade butternut and feta tortellini
    • with burnt sage butter Butternut fondant, parmesan crisp
  • Slow Braised Pork Belly
    • with Seared Nelson Scallops and cauliflower puree
MAINS MAINS
  • Duck breast
    • with crisply fried confit leg and duck liver parfait, parsnip puree, and pickled raisins, with an almond and bacon crumb
  • Veal Fillet
    • with cumin roasted carrots, shitake mushrooms, smoked tomato relish and crispy fried sweetbreads
  • Grilled Haruka
    • with smoked eggplant, furikake skin, bacon, almond crumb, lemon pudding and a morel mushroom sauce >>
  • Roasted Rack of Lamb
    • with pressed shoulder of lamb minted pea puree, creamed potatoes
  • Organic Corn Fed Chicken Breast
    • wrapped in pancetta with, chorizo, caper, olive and sundried tomatoes, with crushed new season potatoes
  • Seared Venison Fillet
    • with a sweet potato fondant, cauli puree, and smoked plums and fresh garden greens
  • Slow Braised Pork Neck
    • with roasted plums, Amoretti, and pumpkin puree
  • Poached fillet of beef
    • with braised short ribs and, grilled asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke puree and béarnaise sauce
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Lemon and meringue pudding
    • with Almond Frangipane and bitter saffron compote
  • Greengage plum crème Brulee and raspberry sorbet, plum marshmallow
  • White choc tart
    • with freeze dried strawberries, rhubarb compote, white choc ganache, basil seeds, and yogurt foam
  • Choc platter
    • Dark Belgium Mousse, Salted Caramel, Tia Maria cubes, choc gelato
  • Vanilla and Tutaki
    • wild honey mousse with poached pears and lemon jelly
  • Baked lemon and sultana cheesecake
    • with strawberry and rhubarb compote and sour lime fizzy gelee
  • Chocolate Fondant
    • with White choc and hazelnut dukkah and vanilla bean ice cream

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Scallop Carbonara $27.00
    • Pan seared scallops w/ manuka smoked bacon & field mushrooms in a carbonara sauce w/ picked herbs & parmesan
  • Vegetarian Salad $19.00
    • Toasted hazelnut, roasted beetroot, sheep's feta, picked herbs & salad greens
  • Curly Fries w/ BBQ Sauce $8.00
  • Breads & Dips $14.00
    • Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
  • Haast Organic Venison $27.00
    • Toasted hazelnut, roasted beetroot, sheep's feta,picked herbs & salad greens
  • Crispy Calamari Salad $15.50
    • W/ locally picked salad greens, roasted pumpkin & kumara & a poppy seed dressing
  • Caesar Salad $14.00
    • Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.50
  • Pancake Stack $15.50
    • W/ grilled bacon, banana & maple syrup or yogurt & berry compote
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
    • See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
  • BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
    • New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
  • New Zealand battered scallops $3.50
  • Fried egg $1.20
  • Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Bowl of fries $6.50
  • ARANCINI $18.90
    • Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
  • BREAD & DIPS $13.50
    • Selection of bread with our homemade dips and spreads.
  • The Tides Gourmet Salad (GF) $6.00
  • Honey Roasted Kumara (GF) $7.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae $15.00
    • Chocolate/ Raspberry/ Strawberry/ Caramel
  • Pan Fried Marlborough King Salmon Fillet $38.00
    • Crushed potatoes / crispy kale / coconut lemongrass sauce (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Twice Cooked Duck $38.00
    • Soba noodles/ bok choy/ mandarin broth (Brightwater Riesling)
  • The Tides Ale Battered Turbot $28.00
    • House cut fries/ house made tartare (The Tide's Ale)
  • Sesame Crusted Prawn Salad $19.00
    • Ginger & lime dressing (Aronui Pinot Gris)
  • Thai Fish Cakes $19.00
    • Lemongrass syrup/ cucumber strips/ toasted crushed peanuts (GF) (Lawson" s Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Delux Spud $9.00
    • Potato, Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms, Garlic Butter, Cheese, Coleslaw & Sour Cream.
  • 1 Scoop $3.90
  • 2 fillings $3.50
  • Fish $6.50
  • Battered Moro $3.70
  • $37.50 Pack $37.50
    • 4 Fish, 4 Small Hot Dogs, 2 Crab Sticks, 4 Pinapple Rings, 3 Scoops
  • Egg $6.20
  • Plain $2.10
  • Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $24.50
    • 1 person
  • Assorted Tempura $34.00
    • A selection of prawn, fish and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce
  • Tempura Prawn Roll $18.50
    • Inside out roll with tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber and avocado, served with mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.
  • Tuna Sashimi $22.50
    • Fresh tuna direct from Fiji. (9 pieces)
  • Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
  • Agedashi Tofu $15.50
    • Deep fried tofu in a light potato starch coat served with soy sauce based Dashi stock soup.
  • Scotch Fillet $36.00
    • Chargrilled, served with garlic Ponzu sauce and sautéed mixed vegetables.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Corn and Feta Fritter $4.00
  • Lamb/Chicken Burger 'n' Chips $7.00
  • Fish Bites 'n' Chips $4.50
  • 1/2 Scoop $3.20
  • Burger 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Garlic and Herb Butter $2.50
  • Mushy Peas $2.50
  • Hamburger $7.50
    • 120g Pattie, Salad, Tomato sauce, and Mayo
  • Fried Beer Onions $3.00
  • 350G Pure Angus Ribeye $36.00
  • Grilled Mushrooms $7.00
  • Chicken Fiesta $22.00
    • chicken, streaky bacon, baby spinach, red onion, cream cheese and berry aioli
  • -With Chicken $22.00
  • Garlic Bread $11.00
    • Sweet chili and cheese flatbread $13.00
  • Antipasto $49
    • Smoked chicken, salami, sundried tomatoes, toasted bread, chorizo, olives, pesto, onion jam, brie cheese, pickles
  • Sides:
    • Steak Fries, Sautéed Potatoes, Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Vegetables.
  • Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
    • Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit sauce.
  • Smoked Salmon Salad $23.50
    • Smoked salmon, asparagus, tomato and salad greens tossed in aioli seasoned with dill.
  • Caesar Salad $23.50
    • Tender chicken fillet, poached egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese, served with anchovies all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Fresh Fruit $12.00
    • A selection of seasonal fresh fruit served with vanilla ice cream.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Created fresh every day depending from seasonal produce. Ask us about today's creation.
  • Tartare Sauce $1.00
  • 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.
  • 250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
  • Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
  • Edamamae, soy miri $7
  • Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
  • Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
  • Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
  • Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
  • 300g. scotch fillet.mushroom taragon sauce,crispy potatoes and slaw.(gf) $34.50
  • Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
  • Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
  • Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
  • Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
  • Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
  • Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
  • Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
  • V = Vegan / GF = Gluten Free
  • Duck Noodle soup $11.50
    • Rice noodle soup with duck, bean sprouts, cabbage & broccoli.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Poh Pieh Moo Thod $9.50
    • Eight deep fried mini spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Smoked Seafood Chowder $18.50
    • Served with toasted french bread
  • Kids Flapjacks $9.50
    • Two pancakes served with crisp bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
    • Twice baked blue cheese and spinach soufflé with a pear garnish, chutney, walnut crostini and mesclun leaves
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $19.25
    • Our own fresh baked focaccia with bacon, egg, avocado spread, tomato, onion jam and brie
  • Home-Made G/F Bread $3.00
  • Nachos $9.00
    • With cheese, beans and sour cream
  • Home Made Pizza Wedge $8.50
    • With ham, cheese, tomato and salad leaves
  • Children’S Platter (GF Option) $9.50
    • Cheese, bread, fresh fruit, raisins and cold meat
  • Salmon Sashimi $17.00
    • Marlborough salmon sashimi, fresh wasabi, lemon
  • Negi Chāshū $12.00
    • Chāshū braised pork, green salad, spicy shredded leek
  • Pork Belly Spring Rolls $9.00
    • Crispy spring rolls with pork belly, shitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Japanese mustard
  • Teriyaki Tofu Don $13.00
    • Teriyaki tofu on steamed rice, salad, sesame
  • Mini Charshu Don $6.00
    • Chāshū pork and shredded leek on steamed rice
  • Tori Shio Ramen $15.00
    • Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Chicken chāshū, egg, bean sprouts, yuzu peel, spring onion, nori seaweed
  • Sai-Sai Ramen $14.00
    • Vegetarian ramen with kombu broth. Tofu and vegetable stir-fry, spring onion, sesame
  • Vegetable Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
    • Pan-fried dumplings with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
  • Empanadillas de Carne $9.00
    • Oven baked butter pastry envelopes. Filled with beef tomato, onion and capsicum.
  • 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).
  • Sopa de Marisco $22.00
    • Basque style seafood chowder with a base of creamed vegetables and tomatoes, white wine, rice, monkfish, mussels, shrimp, cockles and calamari. Served with ciabatta.
  • Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
    • Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
  • Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
    • Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
  • Fuente de Tapas Variadas $25.00 x1 / $48.00 x2
    • Tapas platter of grilled vegetables, chorizo, empanadilla, chicken and lamb skewers, tortilla, croquette, mussels, olives, feta, dip and ciabatta.
  • Boquerones a la Malagueña $12.00
    • Crispy fresh anchovies "Málaga style" with aioli and lemon.
  • Croquetas de Pollo $11.00
    • Creamy chicken croquettes.
  • Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
  • Beef Fillet Dijon and Village green Rosemary, Tempura shallot, roast kumara, oyster mushrooms, jus $34.5
  • Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
  • Wangapeka downs Cheese Selection Blue rock, camembert, nettle gouda Served with oat cakes, Falwasser crackers, fruit paste, dried fruit and nuts $24.0
  • Braised Ox Cheek White bean and Dijon puree, crispy Chorizo, Jus $14.5
  • Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
  • Pappardelle Pasta Nut brown butter, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, pine nuts, rocket leaves, olives (vg) $28.5
  • Chicken Thigh Wrapped in streaky bacon and stuffed with garlic prawns, baby vegetables, red onion puree, pernod cream $31.5
Owen River Lodge

Owen River Lodge

location

Address

173 Owen Valley East Road, Owen River, Tasman, 7073, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035239075

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Opened hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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cuisine

Cuisine

Others

features

Features

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

Location
173 Owen Valley East Road, Owen River, Tasman, 7073, New Zealand
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