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

Ōra king salmon carpaccio w cucumber, radish, red onion, coriander & ginger-soy dressing $19.50
Prosciutto & buffalo mozzarella w roasted pumpkin, mint, rocket & salted almonds $22.00
Smoked fish hash cakes with soft poached eggs, hollandaise & rocket $17.50
Warmed kervella cheese w fresh pear, endive, walnuts, cress & grilled bread $16.50
Fresh & Simple - Food to Share
Fresh made pancakes w caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple syrup & butter $17.50
Pan roasted snapper w green papaya, mung bean sprouts, red onion, cashews & coriander salad w lime & tamarind dressing $32.50
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50

6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)
Huevos Rancheros $20
- Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
Coconut Spanish Flan $9
- with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
Pork $15
- Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
Chicken $15
- Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
Salsa $7
- with corn chips
Smoked Fish $15
- Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
Vegetable $15
- Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja

BATTERED SCALLOPS $24.90
- New Zealand scallops fried in our Mac’s Gold beer batter, served with fries, seasonal salad & tartare sauce.
Fried egg $1.20
BREAD & DIPS $13.50
- Selection of bread with our homemade dips and spreads.
SWEET CHILLI, CHEESE & GARLIC BREAD $7.80
- Very, very tasty- so good you will want more but plenty for two.
CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
- Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
Extra fillet of battered fish $6.70
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
ANCHOR SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.90
- An Anchor favourite-our famous recipe, full of fish, scallops, mussels from The Sounds, fresh cream and a dash of local chardonnay, and served with warm garlic bread.

(v) : can be prepared vegetarian
Side of fries $4.50
Skulking loafer (v) $10.90
- Oven warmed mini garlic and caramelised onion leaf served with a side of garlic herb butter
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
The outlaw $32.90
- 300gm Chargrilled ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with caramelised onions and garlic butter, seasoned fries and a house salad
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
Bosuns beef burger $23.90
- Prime beef patty grilled and topped with cheese, caramelised onion, tomato and lettuce with beetroor relish and aioli, served with seasoned fries

Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24
Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18
Steamed Marlborough mussels & clams, fennel, pasta, tomatoes, white wine & saffron butter, grilled focaccia $18
Whitebait omelette with focaccia & cress $22
Seasonal salad
Pan baked flounder with capers, pinenuts & lemon butter sauce $22
Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
Seared Big eye tuna, avocado and tomato salad with chimichurri dressing & herbs $20

$40 Mega ShareBox® $40
- Included in the $40 Mega ShareBox: 2 x Big Mac®, 2 x McChicken®, 2 x Cheeseburger, 4 x Medium Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks, 4 x Regular Sundaes
McChicken® N/A
- Made with New Zealand chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating. Topped with locally grown crunchy iceberg lettuce and our exceptional McChicken® sauce, between a sesame seed bun. It's difficult to beat a classic.
$25 Classics ShareBox® $25
- Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
$30 Legends Sharebox® $30
- Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
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.
Balsamic Dressing N/A
- Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour.
Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy N/A
- Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Caramel Sundae N/A
- It's a delicious delight. Soft, creamy waves of soft serve made with fresh milk, doused in a sticky, sweet warm caramel sauce.

Fish & Chips $19.00
- Beer battered or Pan Fried Gurnard. Served w. salad fries & homemade tartare
Kids Hot Dog $11.00
- 3x mini hot dogs on a stick, served w/. Fries
Veggie $18.00
- Seasonal roasted vegetables, feta cheese, olives, caramelised onion, mozzarella & homemade tomato sauce
Fries (500grams) GF $7.00
Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
Veggie Burger $17.00
- Chickpea and vegetable pattie w. mesclun, caramelised onion, egg, beetroot, mayo & BBQ sauce, served w. fries
Shrimp popcorn $8.00
- Deep fried crumbed shrimp, served w. sweet chilli & fresh lemon
Beef Nachos $15.00
- Corn chips, melted cheese, chilli con-Carne, home-made salsa, sour cream & sweet chilli

1/2 $3.70
Battered Sausage $3.00
Rip 'n 'Dips $2.00
Handful $2.00
Coned Wedges $4.50
Cheese Burger $8.00
- Hamburger with cheese
Mini Spring Rolls x5 $2.00
Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli

Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30

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

Chips and Salsa $5.00
- Corn chips with fresh made tomato salsa (tomato, onion, jalpeno, coriander, garlic)
Hummus & Pita Platter $13.00
- House-made spicy garlic and roasted red capsicum hummus with fresh baked pita, served with cucumbers, and carrot sticks.
Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
- A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
Chocolate Mousse $9.00
- Our rich and decadent chocolate mousse is made fresh in house!
Rocket $19.00
- Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
Chicken & Pesto $15.00
- Fresh made focaccia bun with Oven-roasted chicken breast in a pesto-mayonaisse sauce, artichoke hearts, roasted-red capsicums, red onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and toasted.
Motueka $21.00
- Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, ham, mushrooms on a marina tomato sauce with Mozzarella; topped with fresh oregano.
Mt Arthur $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, chevre goat cheese, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red capsicums, kalamata olives, fresh spinach. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan!

Aoraki salmon house smoked nicoise style salad.(gf). $29.50
Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
Green salad,parmesan and lemon dressing $8.00
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
Linguini "Aglio e olio" olive oil,garlic,anchovies,chilli,parsley and parmesan. $19.50

Tom Yum GF / V
- Combination hot & spicy, sweet & sour, seasoned with Thai herbs.
Street Noodle Soup $11.00
- Noodle soup version of the Street Noodle dish listed above.
Kadook Moo Thod $9.50
- Deep fried marinated spare ribs.
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Samosa V $8.50
- Eight crisp spicy vegetarian pastries served with sweet chilli sauce.
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir fried vegetables with Cashew Nuts GF / V
Pad Thai GF / V
- Stir fried rice noodles with broccoli, spring onions, cabbage & bean sprouts garnished with lemon, chilli & crushed peanuts with your choice of:

Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
Beetroot Carpaccio Feta, Hazelnuts, Honey and thyme dressing, cress (gf, vg) $14.5
Beef Fillet Dijon and Village green Rosemary, Tempura shallot, roast kumara, oyster mushrooms, jus $34.5
Braised Ox Cheek White bean and Dijon puree, crispy Chorizo, Jus $14.5
Warm Bread and Olives Supplejack olive oil and butter $12.0
Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0

-With Bacon $15.00
Sliced Ham, Brie, Pesto, tomato
Creamy Seafood Chowder $13.50
- With a hint of spice, served with tomato ciabatta
Home cured salmon, lemon and cream cheese
B.L.A.T Focaccia $16.50
- Bacon , Lettuce, guacamole, sliced tomato and aioli served on focaccia
Served on toasted bagel with yello's special salad min $10.00
Chunky Handcut Chips S $3.50 / L $6.50
- Served with aioli
Chunky Gandcut Cajun Chips S $4.00 / L $7.00
- Served with sour cream