Roots Bar in Nelson Menu

BURGERS BURGERS
  • Bread options N/A
    • Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made coee porter BBQ sauce
  • Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
  • Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
  • Free farmed crispy pork belly, slaw, fiejoa, chilli, preserved lemon $18
  • Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
  • Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
  • Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
  • Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
NOT BURGERS NOT BURGERS
  • Edamamae, soy miri $7
  • Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
  • Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
  • Mussel, scallop, smoked eel filo $16.5
  • House cut chunky chips, paprika salt, BBQ sauc $7
  • Maketu pie, Beef and blue cheese, Seafood Mornay, Vegetaria $8
  • Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
  • Seasoned wedges, sour cream, sweet chill $9
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • ‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
  • Side salad N/A
MAINS MAINS
  • Goat ball linguine, napoli, spinach, mountian gouda $22
  • Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
  • Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
  • Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
  • House Salad, local leaves, slow roasted tomatoes, quinoa, portobello mushroom, haloumi $18

Nearby Sample Menus

  • - Vegetable and Tofu $14.00
  • Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
  • Venison Panang Curry with Parmesan Cheese $29.00
    • Tender New Zealand venison served in thick rich panang curry, topped with parmesan cheese and served with pan-fried vegetable and kumara chips - Change from Rice to Roti $3.00
  • Baked Mussels with Thai Herbs $12.00
    • Baked mussels topped with parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, coriander, chill, red onion
  • Garlic and Butter Fried Rice $7.00
  • Massaman Lamb Shank $16.00
    • A soft whole lamb shank in a thick massaman curry with whole baby onion served with potato mash and rice - Change from rice to roti $3.00
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $13.50
  • Black Pepper Beef $21.00
    • Tender slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with white onions, red capsicums and spring onions
  • Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
  • Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
  • Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
  • Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
  • Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
  • Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
  • Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
  • Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
  • Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
  • Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50
  • Pumpkin gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms & pecorino cheese $32.50
  • Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50
  • Caesar salad – Cos, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing $19.50
  • Lentil Dahl with chappati $13.5
  • Jungle Curry (hot) with white fish, greens, potato & jasmine rice $28.80
  • Crisp Fried Whole Snapper $39.00
    • with yellow bean sauce, steamed greens & jasmine rice (when available)
  • White Fish $28.50
  • Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
  • Crispy Fried Duck Leg with stir fried vegetables, orange sauce and steamed red rice $28.90
  • Kaffir Lime Tart with pineapple & cream $12.00
  • Chilli Plate - fresh, marinated & dry chillies $4.50
  • 250g Aged Rib Eye $33.00
  • - Bluerock – Soft Creamy Blue
  • - BEEF $22.00
    • 180gm Homemade Ground Beef Pattie, Melted Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions and Ball Park Mustard
  • Smoked Warehou & Mussel Chowder $17.00
    • Thick and Creamy with Bacon and Fresh Herbs. Served with Toasted Garlic Flute
  • Antipasto Platter
    • Fresh Selection of Local Delights, Including Blackball Salami, Cold Smoked Salmon, Ham, Artichokes, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Local Cheeses and Sundried Tomatoes. Served With Toasted Sourdough, Kakariki Olive Oil and Dips
  • ideal for one – $20.00
  • ideal for one $19.00
  • Big Kids Sundae $14.00
    • 3 Scoops of Premium Ice Cream with Your Choice of either Salted Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Sauce. Finished with Whipped Cream, Wafers and Topped with a Cherry
  • BLT 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Cheesy Mayo Chips $4.00
  • Crumbed $5.00
  • Gravy, Sour Cream, Curry Sauce $2.50
  • Handful $2.00
  • Cheese Burger $8.00
    • Hamburger with cheese
  • Lamb/Chicken Burger 'n' Chips $7.00
  • Home Made Coleslaw $3.00
  • Smoked Braised Lamb Shank (1) $22.00/ (2) $29.50
    • and two sides
  • Tandoori Pork Kebabs $22.00
    • tender pork rubbed with a mix of tandoori spices served with Raita and naan
  • Green Salad $6.00
  • Grilled Half Waitoa Chicken $24.00
    • with bearnaise sauce and two sides
  • Grilled Mushrooms $7.00
  • Quattro Formaggio $20.00
    • four cheeses – brie, blue cheese, parmesan, mozarella
  • Sides:
    • Steak Fries, Sautéed Potatoes, Gourmet Potatoes, Green Salad, Vegetables.
  • Choose any two sides & steak sauce
  • MALTESERS FILLED WAFFLE CONE
    • Stay cool this Summer with our NEW Maltesers Filled Waffle Cone. Creamy and velvety Soft Serve topped with Maltesers served in a waffle cone filled with more Maltesers goodness
  • CHICKEN HONEY MUSTARD TENDERCRISP
    • Try a mouth watering Tendercrisp chicken patty made with 100% Ingham's chicken breast, cheese, premium salad, aioli and our tangy honey mustard sauce! This tender, crispy chicken fillet burger is only available for a limited time!
  • CHEESEBURGER
    • Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • ONION RINGS
    • Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 3 KIDS MEAL
    • Our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces
  • $9.90 CHICKEN BIG VALUE FEED
    • Enjoy a Crispy Chicken, Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger, small fries, small soft drink and your choice of three chicken nuggets or a regular sundae
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • Add cheese $1.00
  • Rice $4.00
  • Vege pattie $1.90
  • Vege pattie S $10.8 / L $12.8
  • Lamb S $8.8 / L $11.8
  • Lamb $5.40
  • ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
  • Falafel S $8.7 / L $11.7
  • Creamy seafood chowder $19
    • prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
  • Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Pan fried market fish $30
    • summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
  • Tiger prawn risotto $18
    • tomato, onion sofrito
  • Home baked focaccia $9
    • Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
  • Home smoked salmon salad $18
    • avocado, radish, wild rice, wasabi dressing
  • Spanish Cold meat platter $25
    • Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
  • West Coast whitebait omelette $22
    • Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
  • Wedges with sour cream (Add cheese and bacon, $6) $9.00
  • Spring Nelson Lamb $19.50/$29.50
    • Marinated lamb, dry-roasted kumera, spinach, fresh tomato, drizzled with rosemary infused olive oil
  • Chef's antipasto platter for two $27.50
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • Classic Italian-style coffee and chocolate dessert made on the premises
  • Selection of breads baked on the premises, local dips and Nelson's Frog's End extra virgin olive oil $14.50
  • Add a bowl of fries $6.50
  • Kid's Pizza (Sorry, children only) $9.50/$16.50
    • Small pizza base topped with Neapolitan tomato sauce, shaved ham, pineapple pieces and mozzarella cheese
  • Pork Ribs $26.50
    • marinated, wood-roasted with caramelised onion and topped with our own special sauces
  • Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
    • Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
  • Fried platter for 2 $20.00
  • Garlic loaf $10.00
  • Sauces - each $3.00
    • Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
  • Fried sports platter . $30.00
  • -Small $17.00
  • Battered onion rings - each $0.60
  • The bach venison burger $24.00
    • With smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, marmalade, swiss cheese, sour dough bun, peppered tobacco onions served with fries .
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Stir Fried Green Curry (mild, medium, hot) GF / V
    • With bean curd, zucchini, onions & bamboo shoots. Available with:
  • Tom Yum Fried Rice with Crispy Pork ( mild, medium, hot ) $11.50
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Thod Mun Pla GF $9.50
    • Four fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Stir fried vegetables with Cashew Nuts GF / V
  • Seasoned crispy wedges $4.80
    • served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Ewe Beaut $14.00
    • Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
  • The Hau $14.50
    • The works! Homemade beef patty, grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with an egg, grilled bacon, pineapple ring and beetroot. Aioli dressing, relish and salad complete this awesome feed!
  • Fish of the day $6.80
    • fillet of, battered & deep fried
  • The Muss $13.80
    • A local fave, homemade mussel patty topped with cheese, drizzled with homemade tartar & sweet chilli sauce finished with loads of salady goodness, aioli, relish & avocado -yum!
  • Sparrows Fart $12.80
    • the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
  • Off the Hook $14.80
    • Fresh local fillet of fish of the day, battered and deep-fried, drizzled with homemade tartar and cheese, piled high with heaps of salad, aioli dressing relish and avocado to finish. >>
  • Chips $3.00/ $4.00
    • punnet / scoop
  • Bacon / Chicken / Salmon, Halloumi / Baked Beans $5.00
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
  • Served on Whole grain bread with yello's special salad mix $8.00
  • -With Bacon $15.00
  • The Ultimate Bacon Butty with Lashings of tomato sauce
  • Homemade Baked Beans (GFO) $15.00
    • With spinach and soft poached eggs on toasted focaccia
  • Shredded Chicken, Bacon, Sun Dried Tomato and Balsamic Dressing (DF)(GF) $8.50
  • Chunky Gandcut Cajun Chips S $4.00 / L $7.00
    • Served with sour cream
Roots Bar

Roots Bar

location

Address

1 Commercial Street, Takaka, Tasman, 7110, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035259592

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Thursday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Friday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Saturday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Sunday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , New Zealand , Pub Food , Tapas , Vegetarian

features

Features

Waitstaff ,  Cheap Eats ,  Quick Bites ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
1 Commercial Street, Takaka, Tasman, 7110, New Zealand