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

Fisherman's Pie $25.00
- Casseroled prawns, house smoked fish, bacon & vegetables in a creamy cider & parsley sauce w/ a golden puff pastry lid served w/ salad greens
Marlborough Green Lipped Mussels $23.00
- W/ grilled ciabatta bread & your choice of either: W/ white wine, garlic & cream sauce w/ fresh herbs & lemon or W/ chorizo & a chilli & tomato broth
House Smoked Fish Cakes $16.50
- W/ wilted greens & pebre salsa
Breads & Dips $14.00
- Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
Gourmet Fish Burger $19.00
- W/ tartare sauce, gherkins & fresh salad served w/ hand cut chips
Deli Platter for One $26.00
- Local & NZ cheeses, Spanish & Italian cured w/ a selection of home baked breads & dips
Fresh Fruit & Yoghurt $10.00
Seasonal Vegetables $8.00

Toasted muesli w rhubarb compote, yoghurt & milk $11.50
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
Grilled sirloin steak w celeriac & endive remoulade, avocado, horseradish & black garlic butter $32.50
Pan roasted snapper w green papaya, mung bean sprouts, red onion, cashews & coriander salad w lime & tamarind dressing $32.50
Seafood soup w john dory, mussels, cockles, potatoes & cream w bread & butter $20.50
Kervella (soft provincial style) cheese & viavio gorgonzola w quince paste & sourdough $14.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50

Ophir Corn Fritters $19.80
- Corn fritters made with a southern recipe served with streaky bacon and a refreshing tomato and coriander salsa. Beer Match: Everyone's favourite – have a Speight's Gold Medal as well.
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
Drunken Steak $29.90
- 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
- Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
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.
Beef Schnitzel $20.00
- Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
- Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
- Ask for today's selection.

Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
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 potatoes $5.50
large $32.90
Black market fish and chips $21.90
- Beer Battered fish of the day served with house salad, seasoned fries and tartare sauce
Please advise your server of any dietary or allergy conditions
small $24.90
Wenches chicken nibbles $14.50
- Oven roasted chicken nibbles covered in a spicy peanut sasay sauce with salad garnish
Side of vegetables $5.50
(v) : can be prepared vegetarian

Larb chicken salad gf $12.50
- minced chicken mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice. Chicken
Massaman curry gf v $12.50
- a mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Roti & peanut sauce $6.50
Coconut cream soup gf $12.50
- spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to tom yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
Served with steamed jasmine rice our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salads are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
Sweet chilli pork salad gf $12.50
- meat slices covered with a seasoning of sweet chilli sauce, garlic, lemon slices and fresh coriander. Pork
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
Beef salad gf $12.50
- wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or beef

Plain $5.70
Pineapple Ring $1.80
Battered Moro $3.70
Onion Rings $0.80 6 for $4.20
$13.00 Pack $13.00
- 2 Fish, 1 Small Hot Dog, 1 Scoop Chips
Kids Pack 3 $6.50
- 1/2 Scoop Chips, 4 Fish Bites, 2 Small Donuts, 1 Sauce Sachet
Kumara Flip $0.90
Steak & Onion $3.00

Pad Thai with Chicken $26.90
Chilli Plate - fresh, marinated & dry chillies $4.50
Chicken Stir Fry with bacon, sweetcorn, miso butter, lettuce & jasmine rice $28.70
Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
- with plum sauce
Extra Garlic Chappati $4.50
Steamed Jasmine Rice $4.50
Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
Prawn Crackers $3.50

Veg supreme $7.50
- Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Chocolate mousse $3.50
BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Large fries $3.50
Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
- Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00

Cheesy Focaccia $6.50
- Our fresh baked focaccia bread toasted with garlic & cheeses with a side of hot marinara sauce
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
New Mexican $15.00
- Owners Mic and Molley grew up in New Mexico loving spicy food. This classic features tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and spicy jalapenos!
Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
- A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
Classic Cheese $11.00
- Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
Waimea $22.00
- Lavendar & Rosemary accent smoked chicken, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes on a extra virgin olive oil and garlic base.
Italian $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato, red onion, rocket, italian dressing topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.

Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
Dark chocolate and rich porter mousse with honey comb. $12.00
Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
Shoestring fries and homemade tomato sauce $8.00
- watties sauce available upon request
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50

Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
- Trust us on this one - it's good!
Chicken Carbonara $21.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken on fresh pappardelle pasta with bacon, free-range egg and parmesan cheese
Woolly Woolly $19.50/$29.50
- Marinated lamb, feta, sun-dried tomato, Kalamata olives, topped with mint infused yoghurt
Vanilla Ice Cream $6.50 Extra scoops $1.50
- served with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce
Mushroom & Chorizo Penne $19.50
- Spicy chorizo sausage from Blackball with creamy mushroom ragout on fresh penne pasta
French Chick $19.50/$29.50
- Slices of wood-roasted chicken breast, brie, sprinkling of chopped nuts, topped with cranberry sauce
Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
- Tri-colour pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
Spaghetti Olio (small / large) $15.50 / $20.50
- Fresh spaghetti tossed in Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli, shaved parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper

Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $16.50
C2. Hor mok
- Thailand’s most elegant seafood dish exploding with flavour and tradition infused tightly with fresh seasonal vegetables, garden fresh lime leaves with your choice of
F1. Days Catch $27.00
- Fresh fish of the day caught by our Chef from the seafood market, pan fried then simmered in Poppy Thai’s home made yellow curry or our creation of sweet and sour sauce
Spring Rolls - minced pork or vegetarian (8 rolls), Chicken Kebabs (4 sticks), Pork Spare Ribs (4 ribs), Chicken Wings (4 wings), Squid Rings (4 pieces)
Chicken, Vegetarian $17.00
N1. Moo Dang $16.00
- Stir fried egg noodles with our home made honey pork and fresh seasonal vegetables >>
M6. Pad King
- Stir fried ginger stips wok fried with mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Vegetarian $18.50

Aloha $11.90
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
Banana Fritter $3.20
Flounder $5.00
Vege or Chicken Roll $3.00
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
Thai Chicken $19.90
- Roast chicken, capsicums, chilli, cashews & satay sauce
Chips - Half Scoop $2.00
Vege or Corn Patty $3.00

Wangapeka downs Cheese Selection Blue rock, camembert, nettle gouda Served with oat cakes, Falwasser crackers, fruit paste, dried fruit and nuts $24.0
Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
Braised Ox Cheek White bean and Dijon puree, crispy Chorizo, Jus $14.5
Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
Deconstructed Pavlova Passionfruit cream, Pineapple and mint Carpaccio, mango salsa (gf) $14.5
Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0
Chicken Thigh Wrapped in streaky bacon and stuffed with garlic prawns, baby vegetables, red onion puree, pernod cream $31.5