The Grape Escape in Nelson Menu

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Croissant $17.25
- Filled with Ham off the Bone with Brie, Mustard Mayonnaise, Salad Leaves
Grape Escape Big Breakfast $21.50
- Streaky Bacon with soft Poached Free Range Eggs, Potato Rosti, Breakfast sausage, Mushrooms, Tomato and Toasted Wholegrain Bread (Home-Made GF bread $2.00)
Eggs Benedict $21.50
- Freshly Toasted Sourdough Bread topped with Ham off the Bone, Wilted Spinach, and Free Range Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce (Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra)
Potato Rosti And Smoked Salmon Stack $22.75
- Potato Rosti, Hot Smoked Salmon, Fresh Green Beans, Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce, garnished with Homemade Seafood Sausage and Tomato
Spinach And Feta Fritters $21.50
- Served with Salad Leaves and Yoghurt Riata Sauce
Lamb And Vegetable Pie $24.75
- Braised Lamb, Chunky Vegetables, in a Rich Smoked Paprika Tomato Sauce, Served with sautéed Potato
Buckwheat Flapjacks $18.50
- Crispy Bacon, Blueberry Compote, Banana, Maple Syrup
Beef Wellington $27.95
- Beef Fillet (MR) wrapped in Pastry with Portobello Mushroom & Herb Farce, gourmet potatoes, Green Salad with Béarnaise Sauce, Jus
Seafood Salad $23.75
- Prawn Cutlets, Marinated Fish, Poached Salmon with Fresh Salad Leaves and Lemongrass and Chilli Dressing
Thai Prawn And Sweet Potato Fritters $21.50
- Thai Prawn and Sweet Potato Fritters with a hint of Chilli, Coriander and Ginger, with Tomato Chilli Sauce and Salad Leaves
Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
- on Sour Dough Bread served with Crackling, Gravy and Apple Chutney, Salad Leaves
Thai Green Chicken Curry $21.50
- Tender Chicken Pieces, Seasonal Vegetables combined with Green Coconut Sauce served with Jasmine Rice
Vegetable Strudel $21.00
- Portobello Mushrooms, Selection of Vegetables baked in Puff Pastry with Sundried Tomato and Brie, served with Salad Leaves, Tomato and Capsicum Relish
Open Focaccia Sandwich $19.25
- Our own Fresh Baked Focaccia with Bacon, Egg, Avocado Spread, Tomato, Onion Jam and Brie
Smoked Seafood Chowder $18.50
- Served with Toasted French Bread
Chicken Liver Parfait $25.50
- Served with Quince Fruit Jelly, Pickles, Fruit, Blue Cheese, Brie, French bread and Walnut Toast (GF Bread $2 Extra)
Caesar Salad $20.50
- Cos Lettuce tossed with Creamy Dressing, Croutons, Crisp Bacon, Parmesan, Anchovies and Soft Egg (GF Available). With Chicken add $5.00
Grape Escape Chicken Focaccia $19.00
- Served Warm with Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise and Salad Leaves
Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
- Twice Baked Blue Cheese and Spinach Soufflé with a Pear garnish, Chutney, Walnut Crostini and Mesclun Leaves
Fresh Fish Of The Day N/A
- Chef’s Creation using today’s available Fresh Fish. Prices Change Daily, Wait Staff will advise

Garlic Bread $6.50
Bowl of Fries $6.50
Side Salad $7.00
Rindless Bacon $5.00
Mustard Mayo/Aioli $1.50
Tomato Sauce $0.50
Home-Made G/F Bread $3.00

Home Made Pizza Wedge $8.50
- With Ham, Cheese, Tomato and Salad Leaves
Nachos $9.00
- With Cheese, Beans and Sour Cream
Children’S Platter $9.50
- Cheese, Bread, Fresh Fruit, Raisins and Cold meat (GF Option)
Kids Breakfast $10.00
- Wholegrain Toast, Egg, Bacon and Hash Brown
Kids Flapjacks $9.50
- Two Pancakes served with Crisp Bacon, Banana and Maple Syrup
Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
- With Chocolate or Berry Sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

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 )
Crispy pork chicharrones (belly) w cumin salt, red onion, coriander & harissa $14.50
Affogato w almond & fig biscotti 9.5 W amaretto, frangelico or cointreau $14.50
Vanilla & lemon cheesecake w rhubarb & hazelnut & sesame crumble $12.50
Grilled sirloin steak w celeriac & endive remoulade, avocado, horseradish & black garlic butter $32.50
Add ōra king salmon or bacon $6
- (Eggs benedict & smoked fish cakes served Saturdays and Sundays only)
Double baked chocolate soufflé w coffee sauce, chocolate tuile & soft whipped cream $12.50
Fresh made pancakes w caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple syrup & butter $17.50

Pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, wilted spinach, pickled pumpkin, roasted tomato $29.50
Add blackened fish $4.50
Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
Homemade Ciabatta & dip, "Kakariki" extra virgin olive oil & balsamic $9.50
Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
Angus beef fillet, potato terrine, ratatouille, black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
Caesar salad $19.50
- Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing
Green salad or mixed vegetables or roasted potato or house fries $5.00

Watermelon Salad $21
- Watermelon, cucumber & Halloumi cheese, caramelised fig balsamic
Thai Noodle Salad $19
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Vegetarian
Rib Eye Steak Open Sandwich $22
- Fried free range egg, caramelized onion, house baked bread, hand cut chips
Thai Noodle Salad $23
- Vermicelli noodles, radish, sprouts, cabbage, chilli, sesame, coriander, chilli & capsicum dressing - Rib eye steak
Greek Salad $7
Green Salad $5
Portobello & Halloumi Burger $19
- Portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, aioli & salad with hand cut chips
River Kitchen Squid Salad $19
- Asian slaw, coriander, chilli, citrus miso dressing, peanuts

Lamb Salad $27.00
- Semi dried tomatoes/ feta/ sweet potato/ red onion/ pumpkin seeds/ rocket/balsamic Vinaigrette (GF) (Ropaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir)
Lamb Back Strap $36.00
- Honey roasted kumara/ parsnip puree/ chimichurri/ confit garlic (WiId Rock Gravel Pit Merlot Malbec)
The Tides Ale Battered Turbot $28.00
- House cut fries/ house made tartare (The Tide's Ale)
350g Ribeye on the bone $43.00
- Garlic butter/ house cut fries/ Side salad (GF) (Tohu Pinot Noir)
Whitebait Pattie $22.00
- Almond butter/ lemon wedge (GF) (Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc)
Seafood Chowder (Brightwater Riesling) $15.00
Pan Fried Marlborough King Salmon Fillet $38.00
- Crushed potatoes / crispy kale / coconut lemongrass sauce (GF) (Lawson's Dry Hill Sauvignon Blanc)
Twice Cooked Duck $38.00
- Soba noodles/ bok choy/ mandarin broth (Brightwater Riesling)

Edamame Beans $8.00
- Steamed in bamboo basket topped with tamari soy sauce and flaky Marlborough natural sea salt
Chicken Teriyaki $34.00
- Pan fried chicken thigh cooked with chef ’s own Teriyaki sauce, served with a rice ball and sautéed vegetables.
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
- Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
Pork Kakuni $18.00
- Slowly braised, sweet and tender pork belly served in Mirin Sake & soy broth.
Miyazu Salad Fresh seasonal green salad tossed in house made soy-based sesame dressing $21.50
- Marlborough Cold Smoked Salmon
Tataki $19.50/$21.50
- Choose between fillet of beef or venison. Lightly seared and cooled down, served with ginger soy sauce and Japanese Karashi mustard.
Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
- Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
Bento Boxes are traditionally served at lunch in Japan, however we at Miyazu see it as the perfect way to enjoy the various tastes elements of the meal – as such we offer this modified version for dinner dining. A Bento is a compartmentalised box featuring a variety of Japanese cooking styles including sushi, sashimi and tempura accompanied by pickled vegetables and your choice of pan fried chicken, beef, seafood or tofu served with rice, miso soup all finished off with green tea ice cream and fresh fruit

Two Course Roast of the Day $18.50
- Slow roasted prime cuts served w. all trimmings, rich gravy, Yorkshire pudding & a dessert of the day to follow
Beef Nachos $15.00
- Corn chips, melted cheese, chilli con-Carne, home-made salsa, sour cream & sweet chilli
Meat Lovers $18.50
- Pepperoni, Chorizo, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Home-made tomato sauce
Shrimp popcorn $8.00
- Deep fried crumbed shrimp, served w. sweet chilli & fresh lemon
Swap $3.00
- Fries for veggies, wedges or salad
Youngsters Sunday $ 4.00
- chocolate or berry
Little “fish & chips” $11.00
- Battered fish, chips & tomato sauce
Kids Hot Dog $11.00
- 3x mini hot dogs on a stick, served w/. Fries

Nikau $72.00
- Platter for three: 18pc nigiri, 18pc sashimi, + bonus
Trio Hand Roll $15.00
- Select your three favorite fish from our daily selection.
Miso Soup $7.00
- Traditional miso soup with tofu & vegetables.
Tuna Sashimi $20.00
- Tuna of the day.
Chawan-Mushi $9.00
- Light and savory steamed egg custard with assorted seafood.
Rata $26.00
- Platter for one: 6pc nigiri, 6pc sashimi, + bonus
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.
Pohutukawa $50.00
- Platter for two: 12pc nigiri, 12pc sashimi, + bonus

Scallops $22.00
- Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil
Selection of Breads $8.00
- Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rakau Blue N/A
- A decadent creamy, mild blue cheese with a soft texture. Not a strong blue, but is beautiful to eat. This cheese is made using vegetarian rennet so is perfect for vegetarians.
Baked Mussels $15.50
- With Parmesan, Verjus, Prosciutto and Parsley
Tui N/A
- Tui is an aged cheese with a smooth texture and sweet aromatic flavours that delicately linger on the palate.
Seafood Chowder $15.50
- With Garlic Croutons
Peanut Mousse $15.00
- Chocolate Crumbs, Apricot and Lavender
Urbock N/A
- Wangapeka’s Urbock is a creamy, semi-soft cheese infused with the flavour of Nelson Bays Brewery Urbock Beer. Another of our earthy, savoury tasting cheeses.

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.
Dun Mountain $23.00
- Ricotta, mozzarella, Italian sausage, roasted red capsicums, mushroom, fresh spinach, garlic & red onion
Mt Arthur $23.00
- Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, chevre goat cheese, mozzarella, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red capsicums, kalamata olives, fresh spinach. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan!
Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
- A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
Chipotle (Very Spicy!) $18.00
- Fiery hot & spicy chipotle chile sauce, mozzarella, smoked chicken breast & spicy jalapenos!
Mushroom Medley $18.00
- A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
Rocket $19.00
- Olive oil & garlic base, prosciutto ham, parmesan, mozzarella, fresh rocket greens & lemon slices
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.

Stir Fried Yellow curry GF / V
- With bamboo shoots, bean curd, peas & red pepper. Available with:
-Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
Stir fried seafood with vegetables & a mild sweet sauce $14.50
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50
Stir Fried Green Curry (mild, medium, hot) GF / V
- With bean curd, zucchini, onions & bamboo shoots. Available with:
Vegetable Fried Rice GF
Gai Satay $11.50
- Four chicken kebabs served with peanut sauce.
-Seafood or Prawns $13.50

Fish & chips $15.00
- Golden battered fish served with crispy fries & salad (gf pan-fried).
11am-late
Continental $13.00
- In-house muesli with fresh fruit & yogurt
Eggs benedict $18.00
- Crispy ham on a savoury scone & lightly drizzled with traditional hollandaise sauce
Pizza $15.00
- Ham and cheese mini pizza
All children's meals are $15 each and include a free dessert as below
Cream brulee $15.00
- Served with kapiti vanilla ice cream blueberry compote and short bread
Crispy fries $10.00
- Served with choice of aioli, tomato sauce, or gravy

Mini Charshu Don $6.00
- Chāshū pork and shredded leek on steamed rice
Sweet Chilli Prawns $16.00
- Shallow fried prawns in original sweet chilli sauce, prawn crackers, shredded leek
Miso Ramen $14.00
- Miso base. Vegetable and pork mince stir-fry, bamboo shoots, spring onion
Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $19.50
- Takara's famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon (6pcs / 10pcs)
Teriyaki Chicken Don $14.00
- Teriyaki chicken on steamed rice, salad, mayo, sesame
Fried Rice $12.00
- Chāshū pork, egg, spring onion
Tonkotsu Ramen $13.00
- Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, mustard leaves
Pork Belly Spring Rolls $9.00
- Crispy spring rolls with pork belly, shitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Japanese mustard

Quesadilla Grande $10.50
- Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
-Guacamole
-Black Beans
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
-Regular $10.50
Burrito Bandido $5.50
- Chicken or our Mild Beef in a soft Tortilla with Rice, Cheese and Salsa
Tomatillo (Mild)
- (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
-3 Tacos $10.50

Housemade Wedges $15.50
- Seasoned with Housemade Cajun spice, served with cheese, Pestellʼs bacon, sour-cream & sweet chilli sauce
Mediterranean Style Creamy Tomato Soup (non-creamy available) $16.80 / $13.30
- Regular / Small or Entree
Breakfast Extras $6.00
- 2 Pestell’s GF, preservatives & MSG free sausages
Prawngos $22.10 / $17.80
- Skewered prawns coated with Crusoeʼs crunchy mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)
Breakfast Extras $5.00
- 3 Hash browns
Breakfast Extras $2.00
- Toast
Vanilla Ice Cream In A Cone With Sprinkles $2.00
Hummus - Ful $23.00
- Mediterranean style Hummus drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served warm with zesty fava beans & chaminados, accompanied by freshly cut tomatoes, red onion, lemon, pickles and 2 pita bread >>

ROLLED EGG NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
- Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
Main + $7.00
with rice $19.50
FIRE TUNA (3p) $7.00
SHRIMP TEMPURA NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
JAPANESE CURRY
- Mild taste Japanese curry with vegetables
KIDS TERIYAKI CHICKEN PLATE $7.50

The Grape Escape

Nelson Region > Nelson > The Grape Escape

Address

Cnr McShane Road & SH 60, Nelson, 7081, New Zealand

Phone

+64 3 544 4341

Email

info@thegrapeescapecafe.co.nz

Opened hours

Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 Monday 10:00 - 16:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00 Thursday 10:00 - 16:00 Friday 10:00 - 16:00 Saturday 10:00 - 16:00