Tasty Buggers in Nelson Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Slow Cooked Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
- Rice Noodles served in a beef based broth, topped with tender pieces of sliced beef, slow cook beef and garnished with fried garlic, spring onion and coriander
- Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
Roti [2] $6.00
- Small $3.00
- Vegetable $20.00
Black Pepper Beef $13.50
- Tender Slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with onions, red capsicums and spring onions
- Prawn $16.00
Garlic and Butter Fried Rice $7.00

Garlic Sauce $2.50
Streaky Bacon $6.00
Thai Beef Salad $23.80
- Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
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!
Egg $2.50
Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
- A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
Cromwell Crumble $13.00
- A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.

Bowl of fries $6.50
PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
- See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
ARANCINI $18.90
- Delicious risotto balls, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, mozzarella, crumbed and fried, served with spiced plum chutney and a garden salad.
Fried egg $1.20
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MEDLEY A delicious combination of cooked battered seafood served with dipping sauce, seasonal salad & golden fries. $26.50
CHICKEN SALAD $19.50
- Tender confit chicken breast tossed through a fresh garden salad with ruby cranberries and soft brie cheese, dressed with honey mustard vinaigrette. >>
CHICKEN AND CHEESE BLAT $19.50
- Cheese topped grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber, on bread, drizzled with roasted garlic aïoli dressing served with golden fries.
Side of salad $ 5.00

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
Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
- sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Lemongrass stir fry v * $12.50
- your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Served with steamed jasmine rice
Pork spare ribs (4) gf $6.00
- marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
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>>
Spring rolls (4) $6.00
- tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
. satay chicken sticks (3) gf $7.00
- dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.

Twice cooked hoisin pork belly, mung beans, coriander, crispy shallots and crushed peanuts $18
Steamed Marlborough mussels & clams, fennel, pasta, tomatoes, white wine & saffron butter, grilled focaccia $18
Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
Pork & NZ Paua burger, wakame & watercress salad served with karengo kumara crisps $18
Southern Glory oyster, served natural with grapefruit granita dressing or baked with jalapeno butter $5
Watermelon with Kalamata olives, feta & mint

Homemade burgers all served in a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and tomato.
Battered Oyster $3.00
Garden Salad Box $7.50
Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
Donut $3.00
½ Scoop Wedges $3.50
Beef Burger $10.00
- Home made beef patty with caramelised onion, beetroot, salad
Wheat & Gluten Free Burger extra $2.00

Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
- Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
Side Salad $6.00
Cheese Board Platter $35.00
- A selection of delicious New Zealand cheese served with crackers, bread, fruit and tomato relish.
Breads and Dips $14.00
- The Stables' special selection of warm breads served with a variety of seasonal dips.
Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
- Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.
150gm Rump Steak $22.00
- Cooked to your liking served with thick cut fries, salad and garlic butter.
Garlic Prawns $28.00
- Garlic and herb marinated prawns served with a crispy noodle salad and red pepper aioli.

Three Egg Omelette $16.90
- Our famous three egg omelette with your of three fillings, served with fresh buttered toast. Choose from Ham, Spinach,
Spring Rolls $13.90
- House made chicken and vegetable spring rolls with a garlic and ginger dipping sauce
Sauteed Seafood Skewer $17.90
- Marinated in garlic and fresh herbs served with fresh salad greens
Chocolate Brownie $11.90
- Triple chocolate brownie served warm with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream
Margherita $17.90
- A classic pizza, traditonal tomato sauce base with mozzarella, basil pesto and extra virgn olive oil
Black Sheep $21.9
- House made lamb burger with caramalized onions, tomato relsh, crunchy lettuce and a mint yoghurt dressing
Eggs Benedict $15.90
- Two soft Poached Eggs served on a toasted English Muffin,with your choice of smoked ham or spinach, covered with hollandise
Capriosca $19.90
- Italian salami , meatballs, bacon, capsicum and olives finished with a capsicum pesto swirl

Insalata mista $8.00
- Mesculin tomato cucumber balsamic
Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
-Tuna steaks $20.00
Tagliata di tonno $20.00
Panna cotta $12.00
- cream berries, chocolate
Ravioli ricotta spinaci $18.00
- Handmade pasta filled with ricotta and spinach
Taglia telle alla carbonara $15.00
Salame al cioccolato $14.00
- Cookies walnut, chocolate

Home baked focaccia $9
- Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
- Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
Spanish Cold meat platter $25
- Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
Fish & chips $18
- hand cut wedges, onion rings, mayo & tomato sauce, salad
Crumbed chicken, Willow Creek fried egg sandwich $18
- home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
Paella Valenciana $59
- fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
Baked eggplant $18
- tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
Tiger prawn risotto $18
- tomato, onion sofrito

Beef Lasagne Bolognese $19.50
- served with mixed green salad and dressing
Upstream $19.50/$29.50
- House smoked South Island salmon, avocado, cream cheese, capers, lemon, with a hint of dill and chives
Warm Chicken Salad $17.50
- with wood-roasted chicken, crispy noodles, roasted capsicum, red onion, cashew nuts and salad greens served with a chilli mango dressing
Nelson Bays $19.50/$29.50
- Green-lipped mussels, fish, prawns, shrimps and calamari marinated in a mango, chilli and coriander salsa
Chicken Calzone $24.50
- Pizza base filled with wood-roasted chicken, brie, chopped nuts and cranberry sauce, folded over to a half-moon shape, then sprinkled with our Neapolitan tomato sauce, served with a mixed green salad
Bloke's Beef Salad $20.50
- Trust us on this one - it's good!
Bambino Pasta (Sorry, children only) $10.50
- Tri-colour pasta spirals in our Neapolitan tomato sauce with bacon
Add mixed green salad $7.50

ASUKA ZEN $26.50
CHICKEN KATU $17.50
ASSORTED SASHIMI $19.50
- Chef's choice 10pc Sashimi
SHRIMP TEMPURA (6p) $20.50
KIDS SUSHI PLATE $7.50
ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
- 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable
GYOZA (10pc) $20.50
- Pan fried pork dumpling with garlic, sour soy sauce
MASA ZEN $24.50 - $29.50

Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
Canterbury Lamb Cutlets Marinated in milk and honey, Panko crumbed lamb shoulder terrine, Champ potatoes, Mint and pea pesto, Jus $32.5
Cured Salmon Nicoise style potato salad, Black pudding $19.0
Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
Fresh Homemade Soup of the day Our wait staff will advise $14.5
Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
Chicken Thigh Wrapped in streaky bacon and stuffed with garlic prawns, baby vegetables, red onion puree, pernod cream $31.5
Petite Salad Green salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and vinaigrette (gf, vg, df) $7.0

Chicken $7.00
Lamb $8.00
Stuffed Sausages $2.90
Sausage Rolls $2.80
pepper lemon chicken wings $2.50
Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
Or just Salad $6.00
Char Burger $6.50

All pizza bases are made here at the Inn
Wedges with Sour Cream $10.00
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
- with nuoc cham
- add cheese & bacon $3.50
Karaage Chicken $9.00
- Japanese fried chicken with kewpie mayo, lime, and pickled radish
Garlic Bread $8.00
Smoked White Warehou $16.00
- with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange

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