River Kitchen in Nelson Menu

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Fish & Chips $21
- Today’s beer battered fresh fish, rosemary & sea salt chips, tartar sauce & lemon
Fish Cakes $19
- Spinach, free-range poached eggs & hollandaise
Eggs Benedict $18
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Bacon
Eggs Benedict $22
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
Eggs Benedict $16.50
- Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Mushrooms
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Rib eye steak
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Grilled chicken
Thai Noodle Salad $19
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
- Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
Watermelon Salad $21
- Watermelon, cucumber & Halloumi cheese, caramelised fig balsamic

Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
- Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Rib Eye Steak Open Sandwich $22
- Fried free range egg, caramelized onion, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
- Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips
Pulled Pork Burger $19
- BBQ sauce, apple & hazelnut slaw, hand cut chips
Beef Burger $22
- Caramelised onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, hand cut chips
Seafood Chowder $19.50
- White fish, prawns, squid, bacon, corn, cream & salsa verde with toast
Today’s Soup $15
- & toast

Chips $7
- Rosemary & sea salt, aioli
Greek Salad $7
Garlic Bread $7
- RK garlic bread, oven roasted with parsley
Apple Slaw $7
- With hazelnuts
Green Salad $5

Nearby Sample Menus

Freshly baked sourdough w neudorf olive oil & marinated olives $11.50
Crème catalan $12.50
Seafood soup w john dory, mussels, cockles, potatoes & cream w bread & butter $20.50
Roasted field & button mushrooms w poached eggs on toasted ciabatta w rocket $17.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Pan fried haloumi w apple, cucumber, pomegranate, spiced yoghurt & za'atar $14.50

All kids meals come with a kids fun bag and vanilla ice cream cone
Seasonal Salad
Crumbed Camembert $15.90
- An 80's retro hit served with pear and fig chutney, green leaves and fresh bread
Shrimp Waldrof $16.90
- Shrimps served in a creamy mayonnaise with walnuts, apple and celery
All $12.00
Cold Smoked Chicken $22.90
- Served with green leaves, crunchy seasonal salad, beetroot chutney and aioli
The Honest Burger $22.90
- Your choice of beef or chicken, served with mescaline, thick cut tomato, sliced swiss cheese, bacon jam and aioli
Hotdogs 'n Chips
- With tomato sauce

RED CURRY GREEN LIPPED MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS $19.00
- Marlborough mussels steamed open in a red Thai curry, lemon and coconut cream broth, served with toasted bread and seasonal salad.
A skewer of four scallops $14.00
GREEN THAI CHICKEN CURRY $18.90
- Sautéed chicken thigh, aromatic lemongrass in a Thai-inspired coconut cream sauce, garnished with peanuts, fried shallots and accompanied with fragrant jasmine rice.
Bowl of fries $6.50
CHICKEN AND CHEESE BLAT $19.50
- Cheese topped grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber, on bread, drizzled with roasted garlic aïoli dressing served with golden fries.
CRUSTED MUSHROOMS $18.50
- Panko crumb crusted portabella mushrooms topped stuffed with cream cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach, fresh garden salad.
TWICE COOKED ROASTED PORK BELLY $23.90
- Pork belly rubbed in rosemary, lemon & garlic, slow roasted to perfection, served with lightly roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables, apple purée and crackling, and drizzled with a rich jus. >>
PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
- See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.

Side of wedges $6.00
Side of fries $4.50
Lightmeals
Scarecrows salmon patè $15.50
- Homemade smoked salmon paté made with cream cheese, dill, lemon and horseradish served with crusty bread, crackers and salad garnish
From dr syn's kitchen
(v) : can be prepared vegetarian
Chicken filo $17.90
- Sautéed chicken mixed with cranberries and cream cheese, wrapped in filo passtry and baked golden brown, finished with a hollandaise sauce and house salad
Asian chicken and prawn salad $28.90
- Chicken and prawns sautéed in hoisin sauce served on a salad of soft rice nooodles, mixed leaves, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh orange finished with a sesame oil and citrus dressing garnished with spring onion and toasted seame seeds

Warm Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake $15.00
- Chocolate sauce/ hazelnut praline/ Vanilla ice cream (GF)
The Tides Ale Battered Turbot $28.00
- House cut fries/ house made tartare (The Tide's Ale)
Garlic Bread — mini loaf/ 4 slices $8.00
350g Ribeye on the bone $43.00
- Garlic butter/ house cut fries/ Side salad (GF) (Tohu Pinot Noir)
Broccoli/ Almond Butter $7.00
Soup of the Day The Chef's daily choice (GF on request) $11.00
Spaghetti Marinara $29.00
- Scallops/ prawns/ mussels/ calamari in spicy Napolitano sauce (Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc)
Beef Cheek Croquette $19.00
- House made Beetroot Chutney (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)

Soups N/A
- (Mains are served with Thai jasmine rice.)
Phad Cashew Nuts [mild - med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- Stir fried vegetables with crunchy cashew nuts and soya oil chilli paste with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
TK Tom Kar [mild - med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- A citrus coconut soup seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, mushrooms, lemon juice, tomato 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
Phad Kheo Wan [med - hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- Hot and spicy stir-fried vegetables, mushrooms, Thai herbs and spices cooked in a green curry paste and coconut cream with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Fish $23.00 /Prawns $24.50/ Vegetarian with tofu
Phad Kee Moaw [mild – med – hot - Thai hot] $19.00
- Stir fried wide rice noodles with sweet basil, bamboo shoots, eggs and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 Prawns $24.50 Vegetarian with tofu
Served with Thai jasmine rice. N/A
Thai Beef Salad (Yum Neua Yang) [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $21.00
- NZ rib eye fillet, finely sliced, combined with lime juce, tomato, cucumber, onions,Thai herbs, chilli and tossed with Thai-style dressing.
Phad Puck Satay $19.00
- Stir fried vegetables with home-made Thai peanut sauce with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu

Rainbow Roll $17.50
- An inside-out roll with salmon, tuna, prawn, white fish, avocado, cucumber and Tobiko (Flying fish roe).
Assorted Tempura $21.50
- A selection of prawns, fish and vegetables deep fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
Edamame Beans $8.00
- Steamed in bamboo basket topped with tamari soy sauce and flaky Marlborough natural sea salt
Assorted Sashimi
- Chef ’s selection of freshest tuna, salmon and white fish Entrée(12pieces)$22.50 Main(24pieces)$42.50
Scotch Fillet $36.00
- Chargrilled, served with garlic Ponzu sauce and sautéed mixed vegetables.
Tataki $19.50/$21.50
- Choose between fillet of beef or venison. Lightly seared and cooled down, served with ginger soy sauce and Japanese Karashi mustard.
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
- Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
- Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>

Wedges $14.00
- Grilled cheese & bacon, served w. sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Sauces $1.00
- Sour Cream, sweet chilli, BBQ, Aioli, homemade Tartare, Mushy Peas or Gravy
Veggie $18.00
- Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
Youngsters Sunday $ 4.00
- chocolate or berry
Fish Burger $18.00
- Beer battered gurnard, home-made tartare sauce & carrots, served w. fries
Veggie Burger $17.00
- Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
Cheesy fries & Gravy (250grams) $5.50
- Add Gravy / Aioli 1

Tropical veg $5.00
- Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
Hash bites $3.50
Garlic bread $3.50
BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
- Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Choose from: Hash bites/ Large fries/ Garlic bread/ Onion rings/ Soft drinks 1.5L $6.00
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Pepperoni $5.00
- Pepperoni topped with mozzarella

Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00

Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Brave Beef $5.00
Cookie Fix $2.00
Brownie $2.50
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Happy Ham $5.00
Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs

●Eggs Benedict $21.50
- Freshly toasted sourdough bread topped with ham off the bone, wilted spinach, and free range poached eggs with hollandaise sauce.
Kids Breakfast $10.00
- Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
Potato Rosti And Smoked Salmon Stack $22.75
- Potato rosti, hot smoked salmon, fresh green beans poached egg and hollandaise sauce, garnished withhomemade seafood sausage and tomato
Garlic Bread $6.50
Smoked Seafood Chowder $18.50
- Served with toasted french bread
Tomato Sauce $0.50
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- With chocolate or berry sauce
-GF Bread $2 extra

Berry & Apple Crumble Gluten Free. Served with French vanilla ice cream. $13.00
Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & mozzarella cheese. $17.00
Pizza Basil pesto, tomato & Mozzarella cheese. $17.00
Steak Burger Juicy Angus rump with fancy lettuce & onion jam topped with Tuscan seasoned tomatoes, fried egg, crispy bacon & dressed with aioli mayo in a Turkish bun with beer fries. $22.00
Pasta of the Day Changes on a daily basis. $26.00 / $28.00(Gluten Free)
Prime Fillet Prime Angus fillet resting on roasted potatoes & capsicums bound in a horse radish cream, layered with baby spinach & finished with a red wine demi glaze mushroom sauce & slow roasted tom $35.00
Berry & Apple Crumble Served with French vanilla ice cream. $13.00
Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted tuscan tomatoes & a tzatziki dip. $22.00

Stuffed Sausages $2.90
Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
Handmade chicken sliders $4.90
Beef $7.00
(served with open flat pita bread with green salad and choice of meat)
Lamb $8.00
Char Burger $6.50
Chicken $7.00

Served on Whole grain bread with yello's special salad mix $8.00
Sweet Chilli Chicken
B.L.T
- Fresh Grilled Bacon, lettuce and tomato
Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
- With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
Shredded Chicken, Bacon, Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Dressing (DF)(GF) $8.50
Soup (V) $10.00
- Tomato, roast capsicum and basil pesto served with toasted wholegrain bread
French Toast (GFO) $16.00
- Grilled banana & Bacon, drizzled with maple syrup
Home cured salmon, lemon and cream cheese