Tasty Buggers in Nelson Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

Smoked fish hash cakes with soft poached eggs, hollandaise & rocket $17.50
Toasted muesli w rhubarb compote, yoghurt & milk $11.50
Ortiz anchovy & ricotta bruschetta w lemon & black pepper $4 per piece
Risotto w roast chicken, streaky bacon, white beans, grilled bread & parmesan $19.50
Pan fried haloumi w apple, cucumber, pomegranate, spiced yoghurt & za'atar $14.50
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 )
Crème catalan $12.50
Coconut cream & turmeric crepes w grilled prawns, bean sprouts, cucumber, red onion peanuts, coriander, chilli, lime & palm sugar dressing $20.50

Smoked Beef Tartare $24.00
- fried egg, parmesan fries, mushroom & black garlic
Twice Cooked Organic Leeks $12.00
- herb ricotta, pistachio & brown butter
Braised Beef Short Rib $38.00
- mustard crust, carrots, prunes & PX sherry
Salad Greens $10.00
- radish, fennel, parmesan & cabernet sauvignon dressing
Dark Chocolate Mousse $16.00
- popcorn ice cream, banana & salted caramel
Pork Croquette $6.50 ea.
- chipotle cream, potato & chorizo salad
Mushroom Rototo $32.00
- zucchini, pumpkin, pine nuts & raisin
Affogato $16.00
- Pedro Ximenez & warm choc chip cookies

Chocolate truffle $4.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Affogato $9.50
Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Affogato $14.50
- with liqueur

with miso butter $8.50
Red Braised Pork Belly $18.90 / $29.90
- with lettuce, egg, tomato and chilli caramel dressing
Prawn Crackers $3.50
Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
Steamed Dumplings $12.00
- (6) Pork, prawn and garlic chives with soy, lemon and chilli dipping sauce
Vegetarian Option $26.80
Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
Thai Seared Beef Salad $18.90
- with iceberg, mint, coriander, shallots, sprouts & chilli

Combination $16
82 Stir-Fried Eggplant with Pork (Cā Xāo Thit) $14
- Sprint Onion, Tomato, served with steamed rice. Hot and spicy on request
Seafood $18
- Prawn, Squid, Scallops
28 Tofu Curry (Dâu Hũ Xāo Cāri) $14
- Stir-Fried Tofu with curry paste, capsicum, onion, dried mushrooms
Seafood $18
- Prawn, Squid, Scallops
15 Chicken Salad (Goi Ga) $14
- Poached chicken breast, lettuce, cucumber, herbs, sprouts, carrot, sesame, peanut crumbs,
24 Lotus Root Salad (Nô̗ m Ngo̕ Sen) $14
- Picked lotus roots, carrot, cucumber, sesame, crushed peanut, lettuce and tofu
Chicken $14

Bacon $3.00
Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
- Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
Onions $3.00
Cheese $3.00
Fish of the Day POA
- Ask your server for today’s catch fresh from the ocean.
Special Wedges $17.00
- Served with sour cream, sweet Thai chilli sauce, bacon and cheese.
Chicken Nuggets $12.00
- Small crispy chicken nuggets served with a fresh salad and fries.
Pasta of the Day $24.00
- Refer to specials board.

Veggie Patty N/A
Cucumber N/A
Wrap N/A
Capsicum N/A
Roasted Garlic N/A
Turkey N/A
Apple Slices N/A
Veggie Delite N/A

Nigiri A La Carte
- Nigiri of today's fish with pricing per 2 pieces.
Tuna Sashimi $20.00
- Tuna of the day.
Nikau $72.00
- Platter for three: 18pc nigiri, 18pc sashimi, + bonus
Tempura Prawn $24.00
- Tempura prawn, tobiko (roe), avocado, cucumber and topped with mayo and teriyaki sauce.
Rata $26.00
- Platter for one: 6pc nigiri, 6pc sashimi, + bonus
Tsukemono $7.00
- Assorted Japanese pickles.
Chawan-Mushi $9.00
- Light and savory steamed egg custard with assorted seafood.
Assorted Nigiri - 7pc $20.00
- Tuna, salmon, white fish x 2, prawn, squid

Beef, jalepeno relish, slaw, cheddar $18
Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
Bread options N/A
- Ciabatta, sourdough, gluten free, naked. Served with Beer battered fries & house made coee porter BBQ sauce
Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
Edamamae, soy miri $7
‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19

●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
Bowl of fries $6.00
Bacon - each $2.00
Soup of the day $12.00
Fried platter for 2 $20.00
Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
- Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
Butter southern flavoured chicken, bacon & pineapple burger $20.00
- Served with fries .
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .

Chips $3.00/ $4.00
- punnet / scoop
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!
PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
- battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter
The Cow Pat $12.80
- Our own tasty homemade beef patty grilled with cheese, mustard and tomato sauce, topped with salads, aioli dressing & tangy homemade tomato relish.
Mussel Pattie $4.80
- our own homemade speciality
GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
- selection of flavours (subject to availability)
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. >>
Roots Shoots and Leaves $12.80
- delectable veggie patty creation ‘du jour’ with chunks of marinated feta, loads of salads + lip-smackingly good sauces + avocado. Get it in ya!

Beef Tenderloin $28.00
- Tender eye fillet steak served with crispy polenta fries, your choice of steamed vegetables or fresh garden salad and green peppercorn or red wine mushroom sauce
Steak, Eggs and Chips
Cook's Bacon and Chook Burger $23.00
- Seasoned chicken breast fillet, cheese, bacon, grilled pineapple, lettuce tomato and red onion in a homemade seeded burger bun. Served with a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips
Fish and Chips Small $7.50 Large $12.50
Ice cream sundae
Surf (served 3-4) $50.00
- Garlic mussels, beer battered fish strips, shrimp shots, salt and pepper squid, garlic bread, hand cut chips, homemade tartare and roast garlic mayonnaise
Honey Soy Buffalo Wings $14.00
Roast of the Day Small $12 Large $16.50
- Today's freshly roasted cut with crispy roasters, steamed vegetables and pan juice gravy

Tori Shio Ramen $15.00
- Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Chicken chāshū, egg, bean sprouts, yuzu peel, spring onion, nori seaweed
Negi Chāshū $12.00
- Chāshū braised pork, green salad, spicy shredded leek
Steamed Rice $3.00
Edamame Beans $5.00
- Organic flaky sea salt
Shoyu Ramen $10.00
- Original soy base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots
Pork Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
- Pan-fried dumplings with pork, cabbage, onion and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
Sai-Sai Ramen $14.00
- Vegetarian ramen with kombu broth. Tofu and vegetable stir-fry, spring onion, sesame
Kotteri Shio Ramen $15.00
- Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Pork belly and vegetable stir-fry, garlic chips, spring onion

VegeTariano
- (Seasonal Veggie Mix Includes Guacamole, which is both green and good for you)
-2 Tacos $8.00
-3 Tacos $10.50
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)
Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
- Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
-Black Beans
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.

Salad Mediterranean $12.50
- Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
Soup of the Day $12
- made with fresh local produce served with fresh warm bread.
Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
- filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
Garlic Bread $8
- sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
Cheese Board $15
- a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
- accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
- seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
Field Mushroom $12.50
- roasted Portobello mushroom with rosemary and fire roasted capsicum with crumbled feta cheese.

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