The Apple Shed Cafe & Bar in Nelson Menu

LUNCH LUNCH
  • Garlic and herb buttered hot ciabatta $7.00
  • Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
  • Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
  • Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
  • Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
  • Beetroot carpaccio marinated in balsamic and lemon, crumbed mussels stuffed with stracchino cheese, coriander and mint salad $21.00
  • Green-lipped mussels with coconut, lemongrass, chilli and coriander $20.00
  • Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
  • Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
  • Free-range pork belly roulade with mango and apple salad, relish, jus and fresh ciabatta $20.50
  • Cider tempura battered gurnard with fries, tartare and slaw $25.00
  • Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
SIDES SIDES
  • Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
  • Fresh ciabatta with flavoured butter $7.00
  • Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
  • Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
  • Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Affogato $9.50
  • Affogato $14.50
    • with liqueur

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Thai Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Crispy Chicken with Cashew Nuts $22.00
    • Crispy slices of deep fried chicken stir fried with a special in house marinade sauce, cashew nuts, finely sliced carrots, red capsicum and spring onion
  • Red Duck Curry Stir-Fry $27.00
    • Soft slices of duck breast stir-fried in a rich red curry sauce accompanied with baby tomatoes, lychees, grapes and pineapple
  • - Prawn $16.00
  • - Vegetable and Tofu $22.00
  • Caramelised Pork Belly $10.00
    • Grilled pork belly served with a rich sticky sweet caramelised sauce
  • Black Pepper Beef $21.00
    • Tender slow cooked chunks of beef marinated with a black pepper sauce and stir fried with white onions, red capsicums and spring onions
  • Roti [2] $6.00
  • Pasta of the Day $24.90
    • Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
  • Banana Split $13.00
    • With all the bells and whistles!
  • Banana Cigars $13.00
    • Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
  • 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.
  • The Highlander $00.00
    • Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
  • Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
    • Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
  • Side Vegetables $5.00
  • 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.
  • Fried rice gf v $12.50
    • a traditional asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal 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.
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice our salads are served warm and are mainly meat based. Vegetables are used sparingly and the salads are dressed with very light tasty sauces.
  • Black pepper stir fry v * $12.50
    • fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Tom yum gf $12.50
    • hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. Chicken or vegetables & tofu
  • . 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.
  • Spicy herbs v $12.50
    • this dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Beef salad gf $12.50
    • wok fried beef or chicken slices mixed with thai herbs, lemongrass, coriander, lime juice and chilli. Chicken or beef
  • Roasted Lamb Rump with smoked cheese crust, market greens, kumara, red currant & rosemary sauce $35.00
  • Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork belly, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Homemade bread, “Kakariki” EV olive oil & dip $9.50
  • Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
  • French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Calamari - Kawakawa Spiced $19.00
    • Smoked paprika aioli (Latitude 41 Chardonnay)
  • Beef Cheek Croquette $19.00
    • House made Beetroot Chutney (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
  • Twice Cooked Duck $38.00
    • Soba noodles/ bok choy/ mandarin broth (Brightwater Riesling)
  • Rolled Roasted Pork Belly $36.00
    • Bacon and onion jam/ wilted greens/ roast gourmet potatoes (GF (Latitude 41 Chordonnay)
  • Recommended wines available by the glass
  • Tomato, Pea and Artichoke Risotto Parmesan (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay) $25.00
  • Garlic Bread — mini loaf/ 4 slices $8.00
  • Three Cheese Arancini $17.00
    • Truffle mayonnaise (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay)
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • 5 Spicy chicken wings $6.00
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Hawaiian $5.00
    • Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
  • Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
  • Cajun fried chicken wings, chilli $16
  • Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
  • Cajun spiced shoestring fries, aiol $8
  • Organic chicken madras, jasmine rice, chutney $20
  • Organic southern style free fried chicken, lemon mayo, crispy onions, hot sauce $19
  • Beef, bacon, gruyere, spanish onion, pickle $18
  • White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
    • With Espresso
  • Tui N/A
    • Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.
  • Scallops $22.00
    • Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil
  • Selection of Ice Creams $ 7.00
  • Three course $75.00
    • Amuse Bouche: Scallops, Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil OR Slow Roasted Beetroot Quark, Caraway and Truffle Honey. Intermezzo: Big Eye Tuna, Lemon Purée, Puffed Quinoa and Braised Lentils OR Veal Fillet Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce. Peanut Mousse, Chocolate Crumbs and Apricot and Lavender OR Tasting of Jaffa, Crème Brulée, Macaroon, Bon Bon, Jaffa Soil and Cream. Coffee and Selection of Teas.
  • Matariki N/A
    • Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
  • Veal Fillet $39.00
    • Bone Marrow Crust, Roast Carrots, Shallots and Bordelaise Sauce
  • Fish & Chips $28.50
    • Hand Cut Chips, Lemon and Tartar Sauce
  • -Grilled beef steaks balsamic dressing $18.00
  • Bruschetta $15.00
  • Gnocchi al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • Salame al cioccolato $14.00
    • Cookies walnut, chocolate
  • Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • -Ricotta and figs jam $15.00
  • gnocchi gorgonzola pere e noci $15.00
    • Handmade lasagne with bolognese sauce
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • Sauthern style spicy smokey pork ribs- small size or monster size. $18.50 $29.50
  • Crumbed fish tortilla , avokado,tomato and fennel slaw. $22.50
  • Caramel toasted brioche,strawberries and mascarpone. $12.00
  • Cumin roast cauliflower salad, fried chick peas,feta , pine nuts,rocket and pesto. $19.50
  • Crispy agrias,rosemary and aioli. $8.00
  • Slaw with lime mayo $8.00
  • Butter milk panna cotta,berry cider jelly and boysenberry compote. $12.00
  • Baileys affogato with vanilla ice cream and almond biscotti. $12.00
  • 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!
  • 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. >>
  • The Bullseye Burger $15.80
    • The king of burgers! Juicy tender rump steak marinated in garlic, herbs & spices, layered with grilled bacon, egg, B.B.Q sauce, cheese & topped with Tui salads, caramelised onion, relish & aioli and completed with beets. Legend. >>
  • Seasoned crispy wedges $4.80
    • served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Kumara chips $3.80
    • punnet size drizzled with sweet chilli mayo
  • Chips $3.00/ $4.00
    • punnet / scoop
  • Sparrows Fart $12.80
    • the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
  • PINEAPPLE RING $1.50 each
    • battered and fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. Selection of baked goodies & sweeties also available on the counter
  • JAPANESE CURRY
    • Mild taste Japanese curry with vegetables
  • MASA ZEN $24.50 - $29.50
  • - Vegetable Tempura (5pc)
  • Main + $7.00
  • ASSORTED TEMPURA $22.50
    • 4pcs Shrimp & 8pcs Vegetable
  • FIRE EEL (2p) $7.00
  • - Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
  • with rice $19.50
  • Platter of all 3 with fries $25.0
  • Chicken caesar salad with bacon $22.9
    • soft egg, cos lettuce, parmesan and caesar dressing
  • Seasonal greens $5.0
  • Battered Fish $12.0
    • Battered fish of the day with salad and fries
  • Gherkin relish & american custard $8.0
  • Chicken caesar salad $22.9
    • bacon, croutons, egg, cos lettuce, parmesan and caesar dressing
  • Juices $5.0
    • Orange / Cranberry / Apple / Pineapple / Tomato
  • Beef Brisket $29.9
    • mustard butter, polenta chips, radish & beetroot salad and red wine jus
  • PULLED PORK &'SLAW SLIDERS $18.00
    • Sticky hoisin & soy pork w/- Asian coleslaw.
  • LAMB RUMP SALAD $32.00
    • Mediterranean salad of couscous, apricots, almonds, cucumber, cranberry, baby spinach & cherry tomatoes w/- tzatziki dressing.
  • CAJUN,PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER $24.00
    • w/- bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado aioli.w/- Fries (and aioli)
  • MUSHROOM FRIES $6.00
    • w/- blue cheese aioli.
  • TWICE COOKED PORK BELLY $32.00
    • Kumara gratin, charred broccoli, Moa Cider & apple sauce & jus.
  • STEAK,SALAD & FRIES $12.00
  • HERBED POLENTA CHIPS $12.00
    • w/-house sweet chilli aioli. (V) (GF) (DF)
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $6.00
    • with vanilla ice cream
  • Seasonal Vegetables of the day Our wait staff will advise $8.0
  • Home Cut Fries Aioli and homemade tomato sauce (gf, df) $7.0
  • Sabayon ice-cream Brandy snap wafer, seasonal berries $14.5
  • Wangapeka downs Cheese Selection Blue rock, camembert, nettle gouda Served with oat cakes, Falwasser crackers, fruit paste, dried fruit and nuts $24.0
  • Charcutiere (2 people) A selection of cooked and cured meats, pickles, Olives, chutney, Baguette $26.0
  • Trio of Desserts The Chef’s selection of three desserts - changes daily $23.0
  • Pan Roasted Mahi-Mahi Warm vermicelli noodles, Tempura soft shell crab, Cherry tomato and lime salsa, snow pea shoots $32.0
  • Confit Duck Ravioli Nut brown butter, pine nuts, Oregano, chilli and lemon $18.0
The Apple Shed Cafe & Bar

The Apple Shed Cafe & Bar

location

Address

1 Aranui Road, Aranui Rd, Best Island, Mapua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035403381

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Seafood , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Bar Not Available ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  View ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Aranui Road, Aranui Rd, Best Island, Mapua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand