River Kitchen in Nelson Menu

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Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
- mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
Duck Confit $39.00
- beets, kumara, pear, macadamia & sour cherry relish
Fried Potatoes $10.00
- rosemary, crispy onions & buttermilk aioli
Chocolate Truffles $4.00 ea.
- dark or white
Chicken Liver Parfait $22.00
- toasted brioche, pickles & onion jam
Salt Cod & Crab Cake $6.50 ea.
- pickled cucumber, fennel & preserved lemon
Soy Glazed Hot Smoked Salmon $24.00
- avocado, horseradish, apple & lime
Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
- asparagus, pine nut & vincotto

SALT AND PEPPER SQUID $18.90
- Crispy crusted salt and pepper calamari drizzled with a smoked paprika aïoli dipping sauce served with French fries and a garden fresh side salad.
Side of salad $ 5.00
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
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.
SHRIMP SALAD $18.50
- Succulent shrimps wrapped in “Thousand Island” dressing served on lettuce with tomato concise finished with crispy sliced crouton.
ANCHOR CATCH OF THE DAY $19.90
- Pan fried fish served with gourmet potatoes, seasonal salad & finished with a mushroom & mustard cream sauce. See our friendly waiting staff for today’s catch.
Bowl of fries $6.50

Dessert wine - eradus ''sticky mickey'' late harvest sav $9.00 / $45.00
Urban style ceviche, corn tortillas, chilli coconut whip $20.00
Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00
Affogato, expresso, vanilla bean ice cream, sng shot ''rose rabbit'' orange liqueur'' $16.00
Smoked beef short rib, celeriac puree, red cabbage, confit tomato, crispy onions $27.00
Urban chips, caramelised onion & roast garlic aioli $11.00
Fresh oysters (weather dependent), shallot vinegar - freshly shucked $4.50 ea
Miso cured angus beef, wild rice bubble crisp, kewpie, dashi, cured yolk $8.00 ea

Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00

Side of stir fry vegetables $9.90
Stir fried noodles v $12.50
- egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
seafood salad gf v $12.50
- cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu
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
Honey lemon chicken $12.50
- battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
Massaman curry gf v $12.50
- a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Spring rolls (4) $6.00
- tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
Red curry gf v $12.50
- succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Add blackened fish $4.50
Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50

Steamed greens with garlic & oyster sauce $8.50
Kaffir Lime Tart with pineapple & cream $12.00
Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
Crispy Fried Duck Leg with stir fried vegetables, orange sauce and steamed red rice $28.90
Pad Thai with Chicken $26.90
Chicken Stir Fry with bacon, sweetcorn, miso butter, lettuce & jasmine rice $28.70
with miso butter $8.50
Steamed Jasmine Rice $4.50

- Either Hand Cut Chips, Creamy Potato Gratin or Creamy Potatoes Mash And
Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings $6.00
- Tui – Hard Aged Cheddar Style Cheese
250g Aged Rib Eye $33.00
Flames on Forty Tasting Platter $30.00
- Spicy Chicken Wings, Baby Cheeseburgers and Salt & Pepper Squid
for two - $28.00
- VEGETARIAN $21.00
- Fresh Pumpkin & Chickpea Pattie, Smoky Tomato Relish, Melted Cheese and Mint Yogurt
- Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue

Mini Spring Rolls x5 $2.00
Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
Kumara Chips (with aioli) $6.50
Sauce Sachets $0.50¢
Kiwiana Vege Burper $9.50
- Potato Flip, Pineapple, Salad, Cheese and Egg Optional
Prawn Twister $1.00
Jam / Chocolate Wraps $2.50
Mini Donuts x3 $2.00

400G Wakanui Blue Rump $34.00
300G Pure Angus Sirloin $32.00
House Salad $14.50
- warm roasted vegetables, salad mix, toasted almonds and yoghurt dressing
Soup Of The Day $12.00
- wait staff will advise
Braised Pork Belly $28.00
- with apple sauce and two sides
Steak Sandwich $20
- Ribeye steak, chips, parmesan sauce, rocket, grilled sweet sensation tomatoes & chunky fries
300G First Light Wagyu Rump $45.00
Classic Hawaiian $16.00
- premium shaved ham off the bone, pineapple and red onion

Usu-Zukuri $14.00
- Thin slices of the white fish of the day served with ponzu sauce.
Ora King Salmon Sashimi $20.00
- Premium Salmon from Marlborough Sound.
Assorted Nigiri - 12pc $34.00
- Tuna x 2, salmon x 2, white fish x 2, prawn, squid, scallop, flying fish roe, BBQ eel
Ora Nation $23.00
- Ora King salmon, tobiko (roe), cucumber, avocado and topped with mayo
Kaisen Don $25.00
- Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.
Kauri $92.00
- Platter for four: 24pc nigiri, 24pc sashimi, + bonus
Tempura Prawn $24.00
- Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Poki $17.00
- Medley of tuna, salmon, and white fish marinaded in spiced soy dressing.

Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request

Wedges $15.00
- Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
Seafood chowder $15.50
Bacon and cheese wedges $15.00
- With sweet chilli, sour cream, salsa .
Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
- With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
T-bone steak $20.00
- Salad and fries, and your choice of sauce, peppered mustard, bacon and mushroom or garlic butter .
Bacon - each $2.00
Garlic loaf $10.00
●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .

Aloha $11.90
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
Pohara Beach $11.50
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, beetroot, salad & mayo
Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
Chips - Half Scoop $2.00
Back to Basics $18.00
- Cheese, tomato & fresh basil
Burger $8.50
- meat patty, cheese, sauce & lettuce(optional) & chips
Sausage-Unbattered $3.60
Kids Burger $7.00
- meat patty, cheese, sauce, lettuce