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

Beef carpaccio w artichokes, pine nuts, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise, rocket & grilled bread $19.50
Steamed asparagus w sea salt & lemon $8
Crème catalan $12.50
Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
Freshly baked sourdough w neudorf olive oil & marinated olives $11.50
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50

Bluff Chowder $14.80
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
Soup of the Day $12.00
- Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.
Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
- A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
The Fillet $00.00
- Rosemary infused eye fillet, chargrilled with bubble and squeak potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, a mushroom pastry puff and topped with tomato jam and rich jus. Beer Match: Tough choice here but I would have to recommend Speight's Distinction.
James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $23.50
- Porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and gravy. Served with toasted Ale House bread.
Caesar Salad $19.80
- The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
Speight's Pie $21.20
- Homemade pie of the day served with side salad & fries. Our friendly staff will let you know what the chef has created today. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pie
Black Cherry Chicken $30.80
- Pan roasted chicken supreme, stuffed with herbs, cashew nuts, soft cheese and bacon. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish.

Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Affogato $9.50
Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
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
Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00

White Chocolate Creme Brulee $15.00
- Macadamia nut/ crystallised ginger sable (GF on request)
Soup of the Day The Chef's daily choice (GF on request) $11.00
Recommended wines available by the glass
Bread Platter — for 2 Turkish/dark rye/sour dough served with daily dips $15.00
Twice Cooked Duck $38.00
- Soba noodles/ bok choy/ mandarin broth (Brightwater Riesling)
House Smoked Marlborough $24.00
- King Salmon Salad Boiled egg/ radish/ capers/ red onion/ gourmet lettuce/ lemon dressing (GF) (Lake Hayes Sauvignon Blanc)
Lamb Back Strap $36.00
- Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
Venison Denver Leg $38.00
- Honey masted kumara/ Wilted greens/ star anise jus (GF) (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)

Chicken Bacon Deluxe N/A
- It’s deluxe, and it’s back. Crispy coated chicken dressed with rasher bacon, fresh tomato, cheese with a Swiss accent and topped off with creamy mayo.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
Choc Top Cone N/A
- The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
The Boss® N/A
- Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
Cheeseburger N/A
- Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun.
Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
- Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy N/A
- Turn your attention to The Clubhouse Chicken - Crispy. With a crispy chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss Cheese, tomato, lettuce, and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun; this burger tastes as good as it looks.

Breads and Dips $14.00
- The Stables' special selection of warm breads served with a variety of seasonal dips.
Cheese $3.00
Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
- Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
- Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit sauce.
Char Grilled Chicken Burger $22.50
- Char grilled chicken breast on an open burger bun with bacon & sweet chilli aioli served with thick cut fries.
Prawn Tapa $16.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with salad garnish.
Parmy Chicken Sandwich $22.00
- Hot tender chicken fillet coated with crispy parmesan, served in a baguette, topped with tomato relish, dripping with melted mozzarella.

Cookie Fix $2.00
Grilled Wedges $4.90
Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
The Family Feast $40.00
Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita

Affogato al caffe $10.00
- Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
Insalata mista $8.00
- Mesculin tomato cucumber balsamic
Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00
Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
Salame al cioccolato $14.00
- Cookies walnut, chocolate
Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00

Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50
Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00

350g $35.00
Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
- Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh herb butter topped with cheese and grilled
Massive Whitebait Patty $30.00
- A huge fresh west coast whitebait patty, minted boiled potatoes, summer salad and fresh bread and butter
Garlic Bread $6.00
- Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh hero butter
Roast of the Day Small $12 Large $16.50
- Today's freshly roasted cut with crispy roasters, steamed vegetables and pan juice gravy
Steak, Egg and Chips
- A massive prime rump steak cooked to your liking and served over a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips and topped off with two perfectly fried eggs.
Steak, Eggs and Chips
Extras

Poached eggs & bacon $13.00
- Rashers of bacon on fresh toast with poached eggs. add homemade potato rosti for 5.0 Extra.
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check out the black board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll
-Add camembert or blue cheese $5.00
Cheese board selection $26/$32
- A selection of brie, blue and cheddar cheeses with crackers and dried delicacies
Venison medallions (GF) $36.00
- Tender venison medallions flash fired rare, placed on top of roasted seasonal vegetables, lightly drizzled with a rich port & cranberry jus (medium rare available on request)
Morroccan chicken skewers $16.50
- With taztaziki dipping sauce
Cream brulee $15.00
- Served with kapiti vanilla ice cream blueberry compote and short bread
Soup of the day $12.00
- Check the board for today's flavor served with a dinner roll

“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
-Black Beans
-3 Tacos $10.50
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
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
Tacos-soft or Crispy,
- 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
PicaDillo Beef
- (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)
-2 Tacos $8.00

300gm sirloin steak $32.9
- seasonal greens, hand-cut chips, onion rings and red wine jus
American Hot Dog $12.0
- Sausage in a warmed bun with tomato sauce, american mustard and fries
Battered Fish $12.0
- Battered fish of the day with salad and fries
White Chocolate & peach brulee $11.9
- with berry compote
Soft Drinks $4.0
- Coke / Lemonade / Fanta / Tonic / Ginger ale / Diet Coke / Soda / LLB
Fries $5.0
BBQ braised pork ribs $27.9
- bbq braised pork ribs, house slaw, grilled lemon and fries
Homemade smokey baked beans $11.9
- baked egg and cheddar with toasted ciabatta

OMELETTE $19.00
- Bacon, mushroom & cheese, toasted ciabatta.
SEASONAL VEGETABLES $6.00
WARM PRAWN SALAD $13.00
- w/- chargrilled melon, mango, rocket leaves w/- coconut dressing. (GF) (DF)
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI $19.00
- Chargrilled baby vegetables, rocket, walnuts, polenta, sweet chilli aioli. (GF)(DF).
CHURROS $14.00
- Spanish doughnuts either w/- dark chocolate sauce or w-/ salted caramel sauce.
ANGUS BEEF BURGER $24.00
- Our own 200g Angus beef pattie in a bun w/- blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, gherkin & aioli.w/- Fries (and aioli)
PORTOBELLA BURGER $24.00
- Portobello mushrooms in a bun. Balsamic onions, spinach, beetroot, goat’s cheese & aioli. (V) w/- Fries (and aioli)
HAM & CHEESE SLIDERS $12.00
- with chips

Seafood platter $38.50
- prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
- with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
Sigara Boregi $11.50
- golden crisp pastry filled with feta cheese, served with, hummus and salsa
Caesar Salad $16.50
- cos lettuce, croutons, poached egg, bacon top with Caesar dressing
Spaghetti Meatballs $19.50
- with Napolitano sauce
Mezze Platter $22.50
- Humus, tabbouleh, olives, salsa, roasted capsicum, Feta Cheese portabella mushrooms, served with homemade Turkish bread
Mash Potato $5.00
Salt and pepper squid $12.50
- deep fried with sweet chilli sauce