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 $15
    • Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Huevos Rancheros $20
    • Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
  • Nachos $11
    • Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
  • Fish $8
    • Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
  • Pork $17
    • Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Smoked Fish $15
    • Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
  • Vegetable $8
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, feta, salsa fresca, salsa roja, crema
  • Side Salad $8
    • Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Battered fish $14.50
  • 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
  • Garlic prik thai v $12.50
    • fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Noodle soup gf v $12.50
    • (no rice) a generous portion of this famous asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, pork or vegetables & tofu>>
  • Stir fried noodles v $12.50
    • egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • (Gf )gluten free * can be made gluten free( v )can be made vegan
  • Red curry gf v $12.50
    • succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Honey lemon chicken $12.50
    • battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
  • Chicken McNuggets® Hunger Buster N/A
    • Everyone knows that Chicken McNuggets are a Cheeseburger’s best friend. Recent research indicates the two get along famously with medium fries and a medium soft drink.
  • $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
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Hotcakes N/A
    • Start your day the McDonald's® way. Enjoy the great feeling of pouring sweet syrup over melting whipped butter. Watch while it seeps between the layers of fluffy, warm hotcakes for a soft, sweet and delicious breakfast.
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb N/A
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger.
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap® N/A
    • We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap.
  • Fruit Bag N/A
    • Our delicious crisp apple slices are picked from New Zealand orchards. They're fresh, washed, sliced, ready to eat and extremely yummy.
  • Pulled Pork Burger $19
    • BBQ sauce, apple & hazelnut slaw, hand cut chips
  • River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
    • Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts
  • Beef Burger $22
    • Caramelised onion, Swiss Cheese and bacon, hand cut chips
  • Chips $7
    • Rosemary & sea salt, aioli
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Salad $22
    • Ora King Salmon, radish, fennel, capers & lemon, mustard cream cheese
  • Fish & Chips $21
    • Today’s beer battered fresh fish, rosemary & sea salt chips, tartar sauce & lemon
  • Eggs Benedict $22
    • Spinach, poached eggs, toast, hollandaise & Hot smoked Ora King Salmon $22
  • Chicken & Bacon Open Sandwich $22
    • Our cranberry relish, brie, house baked bread, hand cut chips
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • Zuppa di calamari $12.00
  • -Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00
  • Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Affogato al caffe $10.00
    • Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
  • Tiramisu $14.00
  • Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
    • Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
  • Classic Cheese $11.00
    • Marinara tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh basil.
  • Sausage Lasagna $23.00
    • Our lasagna is baked twice to allow the flavors to meld together. Fresh pasta sheets, our signature marinara tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, roasted red capsicums, italian sausage locally made by Raeward Fresh, and topped with pesto and Parmesan. Comes with side salad.
  • Dun Mountain $23.00
    • Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
  • BBQ Chicken $17.00
    • Barbecue sauce base, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast, roasted red capsicums & red onion
  • Rocket $19.00
    • Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
  • Mushroom Medley $18.00
    • A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
  • Hummus & Pita Platter $13.00
    • House-made spicy garlic and roasted red capsicum hummus with fresh baked pita, served with cucumbers, and carrot sticks.
  • 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.
  • Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
    • green salad, mustard
  • French goat cheese tartelette $18
    • roasted beetroot, apple-rhubarb compote, onion jam, green salad, chardonnay dressing
  • Tiger prawn risotto $18
    • tomato, onion sofrito
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Creamy seafood chowder $19
    • prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
  • West Coast whitebait omelette $22
    • Willow Creek eggs, green salad, focaccia
  • Rib eye steak $32
    • sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
  • Apple Strudel $11.90
    • House made apple strudel, topped with sliced almonds. Served with whipped cream
  • Bacon And Eggs $12.90
    • Fried eggs and streaky bacon on toasted Ciabatta
  • Big Breakfast $17.90
    • Fried eggs, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns, and roasted tomato with toasted Ciabatta
  • Mini Hot Cakes $9.90
    • Stack of three mini hot cakes served with bacon, maple syrup and whipped cream
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $25.90
    • Hot Manuka smoked Salmon served on warm potato salad topped with watercress
  • Fish & Chips $19.90
    • Monteiths beer battered fish fillet served with chunky fries, salad and tartare sauce
  • Red Bull 250ml Can LGE $6.00
  • Vegetable Fritter Stack $14.90
    • Carrot and zucchini fritters with seasonal greens and pomodoro sauce
  • Sausage-Unbattered $3.60
  • Potato Fritter $2.00
  • Thai Chicken $19.90
    • Roast chicken, capsicums, chilli, cashews & satay sauce
  • Aloha $11.90
    • Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, bacon, pineapple,salad & mayo
  • Meat Patty $3.50
  • Chicken Nugget $1.00
  • Southern $19.90
    • Salami, ham, chorizo, red onion, mushrooms, red capsicums, cheese & BBQ sauce
  • Vege Field $19.90
    • Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
  • Cream brulee $15.00
    • Served with kapiti vanilla ice cream blueberry compote and short bread
  • Icecream sundae $15.00
    • Kids-sized sundae with your choice of chocolate, berry or caramel sauce.
  • Pancakes $16.00
    • Crispy maple cured bacon, banana, maple syrup. Or mix berry compote & honey mascarpone cream
  • Chicken liver pate $16.00
    • Made in house accompanied with toasted bread
  • Onion rings $15.00
    • Cooked in a light golden batter, and served with aioli & chilli dipping sauce
  • Steak sandwich $24.00
    • 250gm rump steak cooked your way with onion relish & tomatoes on toasted ciabatta bread with crispy fries and salad greens
  • Open chicken sandwich $19.00
    • Poached chicken breast in a creamy white wine sauce, placed on top of crisp salad greens with cherry tomatoes on toasted garlic ciabatta bread, with crispy fries
  • 250grm Rump (GF) - monteiths beer match - original. $28.00
    • Served with seasoned buttered gourmet potatoes & seasonal vegetables - or - served with crispy fries & fresh garden salad. Cooked to your liking with either garlic, peppercorn or mushroom sauce (GF)
  • Berenjena Rellena $14.00
    • Beef ragout stuffed aubergine baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
  • Lomo Adobado $14.00
    • Grilled Pork Loin marinated in Spanish "adobo" served with mash potatoes "revolcona" style.
  • Pincho Moruno $12.00
    • Grilled marinated lamb and vegetable skewer.
  • Hamburguesa Española $21.00
    • The Spanish beef burger: Prime beef pattie, Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish and mayonnaise. Served with hand cut fries.
  • Higaditos Al Oporto $11.00
    • Sauteed chicken livers with Port, garlic and herbs.
  • Fideus Rossejats $24.00 pp
    • Roasted vermicelli "paella" with chicken, shrimp, mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock to create the perfect pasta dish Spanish style. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Sopa de Marisco $22.00
    • Basque style seafood chowder with a base of creamed vegetables and tomatoes, white wine, rice, monkfish, mussels, shrimp, cockles and calamari. Served with ciabatta.
  • Mejillones Al Ajillo $12.00
    • Green lip mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, herbs and a dash of sherry.
  • Mint chutney $1.98
  • ALOO MATAR Tender succulent peas and potatoes cooked in a onion and tomato gravy garnished with coriander $ 11.98
  • CHEESE & ONION NAAN - bread stuffed with cheese and onions $ 3.48
  • POTATO NAAN - bread stuffed with spiced potatoes $ 3.48
  • VEGETABLE SAMOSAS Home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables $ 4.98
  • CHEESE & GARLIC NAAN - bread stuffed with cheese and garlic $ 3.48
  • VEGETABLE SAMOSAS (2 pcs) - home-made pastry pockets stuffed with mildly spiced vegetables served with tamarind chutney. $4.98
  • DHINGRI PRAWNS Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a rich gravy with mushrooms, tomatoes garnished with coriander $ 18.98
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
    • with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
  • Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Onion & Rosemary $24.00
  • Kai Soi Gai Chicken $24.00
    • a northern Thai curry, with egg noodles and a pickled Chinese cabbage salad
  • Pork Sausage, Roast Capsicum & Olives $24.00
  • - add cheese & bacon $3.50
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $24.00
    • with tartar, and coleslaw
  • All pizza bases are made here at the Inn
  • Madras (prawn) $16.50
    • Coconut based creamy curry
  • Biryani (fish) $16.00
  • Biryani (prawn) $16.00
  • Amritsari kulcha $5.00
  • Vindaloo (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Spicy curry
  • All curries with rice
  • Kimma naan $5.00
  • No-veggie platter $15.00
  • with chicken $19.50
  • Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
    • with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
  • Olives and feta cheese $9.50
    • served with bread
  • Quattro $19.50
    • ham, mushrooms, olives, shrimps, aioli
  • Olive $17.00
    • spinach, olives, feta, red onion, tzaki
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • cos lettuce, croutons, poached egg, bacon top with Caesar dressing
  • Hawaiian $17.50
    • with pineapple and diced ham
  • Prawns $13.50
    • half dozen served with garlic aioli
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