Address
1 Commercial Street, Takaka, Tasman, 7110, New Zealand
Roots Bar in Nelson Menu
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BURGERS-
Bread options N/A
- Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made co ee 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- 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- 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
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Baked Mussels with Thai Herbs $12.00
- Baked mussels topped with parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, coriander, chill, red onion
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Pad Thai $13.00
- This Thai classic is a stir fried noodle dish prepared with thin rice noodles, our own special sauce, topped with crush peanut
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Pad Thai Spring Rolls $8.00
- Spring Rolls filled with a traditionally prepared Pad Thai filling
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Tamarind Lamb Rack $25.00
- Tender slices of lamb rack, served with an accompanying sweet and tangy tamarind sauce
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Crab Rangoon $11.00
- Crispy parcels of cream cheese and crab meat served with a special in house sauce
- - Vegetable and Tofu $13.00
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Thai Styled Sliders $13.50
- Three Sliders done with three different Thai twists. Satay Chicken, and Pork Larb, and Prawn Tomyum
- - Two Shanks $27.00
- Sautéed potatoes w kalamata olives & garlic mayonnaise $6
- Eggs any way w streaky bacon or seared ōra king salmon, chutney & grilled sourdough $16.50
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Trust the chef $45 per person
- A selection of complementary dishes, especially compiled from today’s a la carte selection by the Boat Shed kitchen designed to share amongst the table ( Sample only – menu changes daily )
- Grilled sirloin steak w celeriac & endive remoulade, avocado, horseradish & black garlic butter $32.50
- Eggs benedict w poached eggs, streaky bacon, hot buttered muffins & hollandaise $17.50
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Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
- (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
- Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
- Fried west coast whitebait w rocket, bread, butter & lemon $21.50
- Garlic Sauce $2.50
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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.
- Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
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Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
- Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.
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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.
- Ale House Gravy $2.50
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Baby Pavlova $13.00
- The Kiwi classic surrounded with a salad of fresh fruit, whipped cream and smothered in a wild berry compote.
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Cromwell Crumble $13.00
- A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
- Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
- Ōra King Salmon sashimi wonton tostada with cucumber, spring onion and sweet & sour dressing $18
- Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
- Southern Glory oyster, served natural with grapefruit granita dressing or baked with jalapeno butter $5
- Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
- Grilled lamb koftas with cucumber & mint yoghurt $12
- Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
- Roast lamb rump (med rare) on warm eggplant with green olive & sultana tapenade, za’atar dressing & jus $36
- Vegetarian Option $26.80
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Crisp Fried Whole Snapper $39.00
- with yellow bean sauce, steamed greens & jasmine rice (when available)
- Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
- Fruit Mess with mascapone, cream, meringue & puffed rice $12.00
- Chilli Plate - fresh, marinated & dry chillies $4.50
- Pad Thai with Prawns $28.70
- Side Salad - lettuce, cucumber, shallots with asian mayonnaise $6.50
- Steamed greens with garlic & oyster sauce $8.50
- Pineapple Fritter $2.00
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Chicken & Bacon Burger $10.50
- Chicken Breast, Bacon, Salad, Avocado and Aioli
- Sausage $3.00
- - Gluten Free + $1.00
- Coned Wedges $4.50
- Medium Hot Dog $2.50
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Steak Burger $12.00
- 100g Pure Sirloin Steak, Fried onions and Salad
- Gravy, Sour Cream, Curry Sauce $2.50
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Market Fish $32.00
- with salsa verde and two sides
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Seasonal Oysters $3.00/$3.50
- natural $3.00/beer battered $3.50
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Grilled Half Waitoa Chicken $24.00
- with bearnaise sauce and two sides
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Premium Fish $23.00
- premium seared fish, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts and lemon crème fraiche
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Tandoori Pork Kebabs $22.00
- tender pork rubbed with a mix of tandoori spices served with Raita and naan
- 300G First Light Wagyu Rump $45.00
- Westcoast Whitebait Sandwich $8.00
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Sorrento $18.00
- pepperoni, anchovies, kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers and oregano
- Chicken Breast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
- Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
- Extra Dip $1.00
- Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
- - 8 Pack $7.90
- Free Range Chicken Tenders
- Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
- Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
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Mussel Pattie $4.80
- our own homemade speciality
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Plucked $13.80
- Strips of tender grilled chicken with rich and delicious homemade satay (peanut) sauce topped off with all the usual suspects-salads and sauces & lashing of avocado!
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Hotdog $3.80
- on a stick-kiwi classic
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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!
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Fish of the day $6.80
- fillet of, battered & deep fried
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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!
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PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
- battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter
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Seasoned crispy wedges $4.80
- served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
- with rice $19.50
- - Vegetable Tempura (5pc)
- SHRIMP TEMPURA (6p) $20.50
- SHRIMP NIGRI (3p) $7.00
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ASSORTED SUSHI $16.50
- Chef's choice 8pc Sushi
- SPARK SMOKED (4p) SALMON (with Fish Roe) $7.00
- Main + $7.00
- KIDS SUSHI PLATE $7.50
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Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
- The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
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Empanadillas de Carne $9.00
- Oven baked butter pastry envelopes. Filled with beef tomato, onion and capsicum.
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Ensalada de Cordero $24.00
- Grilled lamb backstrap salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, falafel, feta, nuts and seasonal greens.
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Espinacas a la Catalana $12.00
- Catalan style spinach sautéed in olive oil with garlic, sultanas, pinenuts and feta cheese.
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Rape Con Pipirrana $14.00
- Grilled Monkfish topped with a vinaigrette julienne of tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, onion and herbs.
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Patatas Bravas $9.00
- Roughed fries topped with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce. Probably the most popular tapa in Spain to accompany any drink.
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Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
- Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
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Pescado Con Patatas $21.00
- Fish and chips. An English classic also popular in 'The Costas': beer battered market fish with salad and hand cut fries. (Also grilled with no batter).
- TANDOORI CHOPS Succulent Lamb cutlets marinated in spices cooked on skewers in the tandoor oven $ 10.48 (Mains $ 17.48)
- VEGETABLE PAKORAS Vegetable Pattie battered in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried $ 4.98
- LAMB ROGAN JOSH Diced lamb cooked north Indian style with herbs and spices and garnished with coriander (available in Beef & Chicken as well) $ 16.98
- DESSERT: Malai kulfi Or Vanilla Ice Cream -
- CHICKEN KORMA Boneless cubed pieces of chicken cooked in a delicately spiced creamy gravy of cashew nuts garnished with sliced almonds $ 16.98
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- VEGETABLE SAMOSAS Home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables $ 4.98
- BHAJI DUM MASALA Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with chef’s own special spices garnished with coriande $ 12.98
- Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
- Peppers
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Cajun Fish Burger $10.00
- Hot and Spicy oven baked fish fillets with Greek yogurt dressing, salad
- ½ Scoop Kumara $3.50
- Egg
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Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie $12.50 / $18.50
- Peppers, red onion, cheese
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Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
- Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chili jam, salad
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Italian $12.00 / $18.00
- Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives, peppers, cheese
- Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Onion & Rosemary $24.00
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Cauliflower Pakora $9.00
- with tamarind, and yogurt
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Smoked White Warehou $16.00
- with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange
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Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
- Shoe String Fries & Aioli $7.50
- - add cheese & bacon $3.50
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Karaage Chicken $9.00
- Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo, lime, and pickled radish
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French Onion Soup $16.00
- with gruyere and croutons
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Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
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Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
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Tofu chermoula $24
- spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
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Warm Poached Pear $12.50
- delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
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Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
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Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
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Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
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Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Roots Bar
Phone
035259592
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
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Type
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Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Bar , Bar Food , New Zealand , Pub Food , Tapas , Vegetarian
Features
Waitstaff , Cheap Eats , Quick Bites , Bar Scene , Seating , No Takeaway , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating
1 Commercial Street, Takaka, Tasman, 7110, New Zealand
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