River Kitchen in Nelson Menu

CLASSICS CLASSICS
  • 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
FROM THE GRILL FROM THE GRILL
  • 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
SIDES SIDES
  • 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

  • Chilli and fresh basil v * $12.50
    • fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Peanut sauce stir fry gf v $12.50
    • our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
    • sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • (Gf )gluten free * can be made gluten free( v )can be made vegan
  • Spring rolls (4) $6.00
    • tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
  • Chicken, beef, pork, vegetables peanut sauce, steamed rice $2.50
  • Lamb shanks in massaman curry gf One shank $15.00 Two shanks $22.00
    • quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
  • Tom yum gf $12.50
    • hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
  • Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
  • Huevos Rancheros: crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, free range eggs, salsa & cheese $18.50
  • Beef Carpaccio with Appleby salad, straw potatoes, lemon & anchovy mayonnaise $19.50
  • Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50
  • Ora King Salmon maple seared, buttermilk & jalapeno dressing, corn, cucumber & radish $19.50
  • Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50
  • for two - $28.00
  • Roast of the Day $27.00
    • Changing Daily, Served with Roast Vegetables, Traditional Accompaniments and Real Gravy
  • Chicken Schnitzel $28.00
    • Macadamia, Parmesan and Herb Crust, Apple and Fennel Slaw, Smoked Tomato Chutney, Mint Yogurt and Creamy Potato Mash
  • Smoked Warehou & Mussel Chowder $17.00
    • Thick and Creamy with Bacon and Fresh Herbs. Served with Toasted Garlic Flute
  • Served with Crackers, Quince Paste, Nuts and Fresh & Dried Fruits
  • Lamb Shank
    • Slow Cooked Till Tender. Served with Creamy Potato Mash, Glazed Baby Carrots, Red Wine Gravy and Kumara Crisps (GF)
  • Selection of Local Award Winning Wangapeka Cheese including
  • Fresh Garden Salad with Herb Dressing $5.00
  • 3 Vegetarian Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuôn̕ Chay) $8
    • Lettuce, cucumber, carrot, herbs and rice noodles served with hoisin sauce and peanut crumb
  • Seafood $18
    • Prawn, Squid, Scallops
  • Seafood $18
    • Prawn, Squid, Scallops
  • ~ Vegetarian on request ~
  • ~ available in mild, medium or hot ~
  • Seafood $18
    • Prawn, Squid, Scallops
  • ~ Hot & Spicy on request ~
  • 77 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bo Huê̕) $14
    • Shin Beef, pork, lemongrass, rice vermicelli, onion, sprouts and fresh herbs
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Peanut Mousse $15.00
    • Chocolate Crumbs, Apricot and Lavender
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Crisp Skin Snapper $35.00
    • Pork Belly, Parsley Purée and Brown Butter Crumbs
  • Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
    • Quince and Crackers
  • 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.
  • Prawn Gyoza $17.00
    • Lemongrass, Coriander, Lime, Ginger and Soy
  • Lamb Lion $39.00
    • Confit Belly, Black Pudding Dumpling, Rosemary and Pomegranate Molasses
  • Fried platter for 2 $20.00
  • Garlic loaf $10.00
  • Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
    • Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
  • Eggs - each $1.00
  • 2 old english pork sausages $15.00
    • With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
  • Bacon - each $2.00
  • -Small $17.00
  • Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Stir fried vegetables with Cashew Nuts GF / V
  • Stir fried vegetables in peanut sauce GF / V
  • Kadook Moo Thod $9.50
    • Deep fried marinated spare ribs.
  • Tom Yum GF / V
    • Combination hot & spicy, sweet & sour, seasoned with Thai herbs.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Gai Thod $9.50
    • Deep fried marinated chicken wings.
  • C6. Kaeng Penang
    • Traditional thick curry from Southern Thailand with alluring combination of fresh seasonal vegetables, garden fresh lime leaves and coconut milk simmered with your choice of
  • Seafood $12.00
  • Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $17.00
  • M8. Campfire Fillet $29.00
    • 220grams of New Zealand prime beef fillet and New Zealand mushrooms with a hint of basil served with our signature garlic sauce, served medium unless otherwise requested
  • Side Salad $5.50
  • MIXED ENTREE - for two $15
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Lemon, Lime & Bitters REG $4.50 LGE $5.50
  • Eggs Benedict $17.90
    • Two soft poached eggs served on a toasted English muffin, with your choice of salmon, bacon or spinach. Extra Salmon, Bacon or Spinach $3.50 ea
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.90
    • Crispy chicken fillet, with streaky bacon, tomato sauce, mustard, tomato, lettuce, smoked cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Served with chunky fries
  • Salt ‘N’ Pepper Squid $12.90
    • Salt and pepper coated squid served on mesclun salad with roasted chorizo and citrus dressing
  • Very Berry Smoothie $9.00
    • Berries, yoghurt, honey, passionfruit pulp orange juice and pineapple juice
  • Cajun Spiced Wedges $10.90
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Add Cheese and Bacon for $3.50
  • Onion Rings $4.90 EA
  • Salad $4.90 EA
  • Kids Burger $7.00
    • meat patty, cheese, sauce, lettuce
  • I Like Olives $19.90
    • Salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, onion relish, red capsicum & feta
  • Onion Ring $1.00
  • Wontons $9.00
    • X 6 Plus Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Extras $3.00
    • Meat Patty
  • Fish of the day $3.90
  • Meat Patty $3.50
  • Jam Wrap $3.00
  • Spicy Bean Sprouts $6.00
    • Boiled bean sprouts, spicy dressing, shredded leek
  • Miso Ramen $14.00
    • Miso base. Vegetable and pork mince stir-fry, bamboo shoots, spring onion
  • Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Salmon Sashimi $17.00
    • Marlborough salmon sashimi, fresh wasabi, lemon
  • Teriyaki Chicken Don $14.00
    • Teriyaki chicken on steamed rice, salad, mayo, sesame
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $19.50
    • Takara's famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon (6pcs / 10pcs)
  • Tan-Tan Ramen $15.00
    • Rich sour and spicy sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek
  • Edamame Beans $5.00
    • Organic flaky sea salt
  • Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted tuscan tomatoes & a tzatziki dip. $22.00
  • Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted tuscan tomatoes & a tzatziki dip. $30.50
  • Spirulina Smoothie -
  • StoneGrill Steak Prime 200grm Angus rump with roasted Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $25.50
  • Vanilla Caramel Smoothie -
  • CA Breakfast Streaky bacon, free range eggs, Bratwurst sausages, hash browns, roast Tuscan tomatoes and pesto French bread with pesto dressing. $19.00
  • Toast and Jams Toasted Sourdough bread with jam. $8.00
  • Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $24.50
  • Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie $12.50 / $18.50
    • Peppers, red onion, cheese
  • Potato Flip $1.20
  • Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
    • 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
  • Beef Burger $10.00
    • Home made beef patty with caramelized onion, beetroot, salad
  • Onion
  • Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
  • Calamari
  • Warm Chocolate Brownie with chocolate sauce $4.00
  • Hawaiian $17.50
    • with pineapple and diced ham
  • Tandoori Chicken $19.50
    • mango chutney, red onion, cashew nuts, banana
  • Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
    • with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $18.50
    • bacon, mushroom, garlic, creamy white wine sauce
  • Seafood platter $38.50
    • prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
  • Vegetables $7.50
  • Mash Potato $5.00
  • Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
    • Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
River Kitchen

River Kitchen

location

Address

81 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

35481180

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 9:00 - 16:00 Monday 7:30 - 16:00 Tuesday 7:30 - 16:00 Wednesday 7:30 - 16:00 Thursday 7:30 - 16:00 Friday 7:30 - 16:00 Saturday 8:00 - 16:00
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

New Zealand

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
81 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
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