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

  • Vegetarian Salad $19.00
    • Toasted hazelnut, roasted beetroot, sheep's feta, picked herbs & salad greens
  • Salad Greens & Vinaigrette $6.00
  • Home Baked Ciabatta Bread w/ NZ Butter $8.00
  • Seasonal Vegetable Fritters $15.50
    • Served w/ poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Tasman Seafood Chowder $26.00
    • Scallops, prawns, fish of the day & Marlborough green lipped mussels w/ fresh herbs & ciabatta
  • Ceviche $15.50
    • Fresh fish of the day marinated in citrus w/ capsicum & onion on toasted ciabatta
  • Gourmet Burger: Fish or Beef $17.50
    • W/ cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, mayo & lettuce w/ hand cut chips
  • Kids Sundae $4.00
  • Sour Cream $2.00
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
    • An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
  • Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
    • Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
  • Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
    • Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
  • Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
    • All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Popeye (V) S $11/ M $20/ L $25
    • Spinach, Feta
  • La Mafiosa S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Salami, Red Onions, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Chilli Flakes
  • Patacca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Bacon
  • Margherita (V) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
    • Oregano
  • Extra toppings S $3/ M $4/ L $5
  • Half & Half M $3/ L $4
  • Marinara (LD) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
    • Oregano, Anchovies, Garlic Oil, (without mozzarella)
  • Puttanesca S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Chorizo, Red Onions, Capsicum
  • Biriyani $16
    • An exotic rice dish of India cooked with basmati rice and spices.
  • Chicken tikka fried rice $14.5
    • Chicken tikka from the tandoori oven fried with egg and vegetables.
  • Mango platter for two (non-vegetarian) $17
    • Combination of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab and Prawn Amritsari served with mint sauce.
  • Onion bhajee $5.5
    • Rough-cut onions battered in a spicy chickpea flour and fried.
  • Cheeky chips $5.5
    • Mango's own - selected vegetables coated with chickpea flour batter and fried to perfection. Kids love this!!!
  • Nasi goreng $15
    • Malaysian-style fried rice with spicy sambal, egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
  • Mee goreng $15
    • Spicy wok-tossed hokkien noodles with egg, prawns, chicken, assorted vegetables, tofu and bean sprouts.
  • Chana chat (chickpea salad) $9
    • Boiled chickpeas mixed with cucumber, tomatoes and fresh greens.
  • The Hangover (Fried) $50
    • Battered fish, prawn wontons, mussels, clams,onion rings, calamari, barbecue sauce and homemade tartare, homemade sweet chilli
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • With crusty bread
  • Pasta Of The Day $18.00
    • (wait staff will advise)
  • 200G Eye Fillet $40.00
  • -With Chicken $22.00
  • Market Fish $32.00
    • with salsa verde and two sides
  • Fried Beer Onions $3.00
  • Steak Sandwich $20
    • Ribeye steak, chips, parmesan sauce, rocket, grilled sweet sensation tomatoes & chunky fries
  • Ice Cream Scoop $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with maccha green tea.
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • Panko-crumbed, deep fried calamari served with pickled mayo for dipping
  • Assorted Sashimi $21.00
    • Tuna, Ora King salmon, white fish of the day.
  • Assorted Nigiri - 7pc $20.00
    • Tuna, salmon, white fish x 2, prawn, squid
  • Fried Retropina $10.00
    • Smelt fish from Harihari river of the west coast lightly coated in cornstarch and deep fried. Served with sea salt and lemon.
  • Nigiri A La Carte
    • Nigiri of today's fish with pricing per 2 pieces.
  • Nikau $72.00
    • Platter for three: 18pc nigiri, 18pc sashimi, + bonus
  • Edamame $9.00
    • Boiled soy beans seasoned with sea salt.
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
  • Very Vegemite $4.00
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Brave Beef $5.00
  • Roast Meat Sandwich and French Fries $10.00
  • Crispy Chicken Salad $23.00
    • Chicken breast strips tossed in our blend of spices over salad greens, tomato, capsicum and crispy noodles then drizzled with roast garlic mayonnaise
  • Juicy Cheesy Kiwi Burger $22.00
    • Massive cheese stuffed homemade beef patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot chutney and topped off with a fried egg in a homemade seeded burger bun. Served with a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips.
  • Big Breaky $20.00
    • Noi torike light hearted, tow fried eggs, bacon, sausages, hash brown, garlic, tomato, mushrooms and hot buttered wholegrain toast
  • Choc Pot Brownie, whipper cream and ice cream
  • Takeaways
    • Add $1.00
  • Homemade Pie of the Day $10.00
    • Changes often, served with mashed potato and gravy or homemade french fries
  • Honey Soy Buffalo Wings $14.00
  • Onion Ring $1.00
  • Aloha $11.90
    • Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
  • Squid Ring $1.30
  • G/Free Fish $5.50
  • Spring or Curry Roll $3.00
  • Sausage-Unbattered $3.60
  • Donut/Choc Donut $3.00
  • Back to Basics $18.00
    • Cheese, tomato & fresh basil
  • SPAGHETTI CARBONARA $18.00
    • Streaky bacon, mushrooms, cream, white wine & parmesan.
  • PAN FRIED FISH $12.00
    • with chips & salad
  • ORANGE & CACAO TOASTED MUESLI $14.00
    • w/- goji berries & seeds, layered with greek yoghurt & berries.
  • SEASONAL VEGETABLES $6.00
  • CHEESE BOARD $12.00/ $16.00 / $20.00
    • Cheddar, Blue or Brie served with crackers, grapes & fruit chutney(1 Cheese/2 Cheeses/3 Cheeses)
  • DUCK FAT ROASTED POTATOES $6.00
  • FRESH FISH SLIDERS&FRIES $18.00
    • Lettuce, tomato & house-made tartare sauce.
  • HASHBROWN $4.00
  • PESHAWARI NAAN - bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries $ 3.98
  • CHICKEN CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mildly spiced minced chicken and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you served with a delicious raita. $5.98
  • KHEEMA CHEESE PARATHA - A hearty filling of mildly spiced lamb mince and cheese stuffed in a naan dough and cooked in the tandoor oven coming to you served with a delicious raita. $5.98
  • LUNCH PLATTER - for the really hungry - a combination of all the above curries served on rice $9.98 add a Kingfisher Beer for $13.98
  • KADAI PANEER A north-Indian delicacy - home-made cottage cheese cooked in a dry gravy of onions, capsicums and tomatoes $ 14.98
  • LAMB SAAGWALA Tender diced lamb cooked in a fresh spinach gravy with fresh herbs and spices garnished with julienne ginger (available in Beef as well) $ 16.98
  • Tamarind chutney $1.98
  • CHICKEN MUSHROOM MASALA Boneless diced chicken cooked with fresh button mushrooms and chef’s own special spices $ 16.98
  • Tortilla a la Asturiana $9.00
    • Asturian style fritatta with potato, egg, herbs, onion, red capsicum and chorizo.
  • Pescado Del Dia POA
    • Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
  • Solomillo de Buey $35.00
    • Pure Angus eye fillet steak served to your liking with a blue cheese sauce, hand cut fries and salad.
  • Pincho Moruno $12.00
    • Grilled marinated lamb and vegetable skewer.
  • Ensalada de Pollo $22.00
    • Grilled breast chicken salad with Valdeón blue cheese, tomatoes, kalamata olives roast vegetables, nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Empanadillas de Carne $9.00
    • Oven baked butter pastry envelopes. Filled with beef tomato, onion and capsicum.
  • Pan de Ajo $8.00
    • Garlic bread. Toasted ciabatta with fresh garlic and olive oil.
  • Higaditos Al Oporto $11.00
    • Sauteed chicken livers with Port, garlic and herbs.
  • Fries large $4.00
  • Chicken $7.00
  • Char Burger $6.50
  • Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
  • Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
  • Sausage Rolls $2.80
  • Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
  • Beef $7.00
  • Barbeque Sauce N/A
    • Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? Savour it all, with this rich blend of tomato, vinegar and spices.
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
  • Chick'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled N/A
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled.
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Hot Fudge Sundae N/A
    • It's a delicious delight. Fluffy soft-serve made with milk drenched in gooey hot fudge.
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
  • Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
    • Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
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

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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