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Tides Bar & Eatery makes the most of its position beside Nelson's Maitai River. The bar and balcony face the water, giving breakfast, lunch and dinner a riverfront backdrop rather than the closed-in feel of a hotel dining room. Service runs every day, moving from an early breakfast through an all-day menu and into a distinct evening sitting. Online table bookings and arrangements for larger parties make it adaptable enough for a quiet meal for two, family celebrations or business dining without changing the restaurant's relaxed waterside character.

Small plates show a kitchen willing to move between comfort and detail. Buttermilk chicken sliders come with bacon jam and smoked cheese, while salt-and-pepper squid stays direct with aioli and grilled lemon. Seafood gets more intricate in scallop and prawn tortellini with lemon butter, beetroot-cured South Island salmon with horseradish cream, and grilled scallops laid over pork belly. A chowder gathers prawns, mussels and smoked and fresh fish, while pumpkin-hazelnut falafel provides a considered vegetarian route into the meal.

Large plates keep that breadth intact. Beer-battered market fish offers the classic combination of fries, coleslaw and house tartare, while pan-fried fish turns to cauliflower purée and sauce grenobloise. Beef short rib, five-spice pork belly, chicken Kiev, ribeye, lamb rump, venison and duck confit each receive their own set of vegetables and sauces rather than a standard garnish. House-made pumpkin and ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, spinach and pine nuts gives vegetarians a main with the same substance and care.

Dessert is broad enough to justify leaving room. Familiar choices such as tiramisu and apple-rhubarb crumble sit beside a spiced-pear tart with gelato, blueberry baked cheesecake and white-chocolate raspberry crème brûlée. Sorbets create a lighter dairy-free finish, while a Baileys sundae leans fully into caramelised banana, nuts and chocolate. The bar's local wine and beer are natural companions to the river view, and the menu's gluten-free and vegetarian markings help mixed groups map out a multi-course meal with fewer surprises.

Address: 66 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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Tides Bar & Eatery Menu

Dinner – Individual Plates

Bruschetta per piece
$10

Beetroot relish / whipped feta / balsamic reduction

Bruschetta per piece
$16

Sundried tomato / olive tapenade / mozza

Dinner – Side Plates

Garlic Bread
$13

GF on request

Fries
$13

With Garlic Aioli (GF on request)

Kumara Fries
$15

With Sweet Chilli / Sour Cream (DF on request)

Creamy Mashed Potato
$15

With Gravy

Roasted Broccoli
$15

Brown Butter / Toasted Almonds

Fresh Pear & Rockett Salad
$19

Vivao Gorgonzola / Candied Walnuts / Sherry Dressing

Panko CrumbedOnion Rings
$14

Served with Aioli

Iceberg Wedge
$15

Parmesan / Ranch Dressing

Rosemary & Parmesan Gratin
$14

With Aioli

Dinner – Small Plates

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders (3)
$28

Bacon Jam / Smoked Cheese / Rockett / Ranch Dressing

Salt & Pepper Squid
$26

Aioli / Grilled Lemon

Chicken & Ginger Dumplings
$20

With Soy Chilli Coriander Dipping Sauce (DF)

Seafood & Bacon Chowder
$27

Prawns / Mussels / Smoked & Fresh Fish / Toasted Ciabatta

Scallop and Prawn Tortellini
$30

With Lemon Butter Sauce

Beetroot Cured South Island Salmon
$28

Horseradish Cream / Capers / Watercress / Crisp Rye

Grilled Scallops
$30

On Pork Belly / Fire Roasted Peppers / Yellow Rock Sugar & Ginger Dressing / Watercress

Tides Classic Prawn & Shrimp Cocktail
$26

Poached Chilled Prawns & Shrimp / Cocktail Sauce / Tomato Kasundi / Iceberg Lettuce / Sourdough Croutons /Lemon

Beef Cheek & Red Wine Croquettes (2)
$26

Chipotle mayo

Roasted Pumpkin & Hazelnut Falafel
$26

Eggplant Kusandi / Yoghurt / Pomegranate

Dinner – Medium Plates

Roast Vegetable Salad
$33

Spiced Cauliflower / Honey Roasted Pumpkin / Spinach / Chickpeas / Fresh Dates / Feta/ Beetroot Hummus / Toasted Almonds / Zesty Lemon & Herb Dressing

Chicken Cobb Salad
$34

Crispy Fried Chicken / Shredded Iceberg / Soft Boiled Egg / Garlic Croutons / Bacon / Smoked Cheese / Cherry Tomatoes / Ranch Dressing

Dinner – Platters

Local Cheese Selection
$34

Please ask your wait staff for today’s cheese selection – Spiced fruit paste/ honey comb/ assorted crackers/ selection of seasonal fresh fruit selection (GF on request)

Dinner – Large Plates

Beer Battered Market Fish
$40

With Fries / Coleslaw / House Made Tartare (DF)

Slow Braised Beef Short Rib
$46

Potato Croquette / Pumpkin & Maple Puree / Orange & Chili Gremolata / Red Wine Jus

Pork Belly
$43

Twice Cooked Five Spiced Pork / Chilli Caramel Sauce / Asian Apple & Peanut Slaw / Steamed Rice

Crumbed Chicken Kiev Supreme
$43

Filled With Garlic Herb Butter / Creamy Potato Mash / Wilted Spinach / Lemon

220g Grilled Ribeye
$48

Parmesan & Rosemary Potato Gratin / Seasonal Greens / Tobacco Onions / Red Wine, Shallot Butter / Red Wine Jus

Grilled NZ Lamb Rump
$46

Carrot Puree / Potato Fondant / Honey Glazed Carrots / Date Chutney / Mint Yoghurt / Dukkah

Peppered Denver Leg Vension
$46

Red Wine Braised Cabbage / Pears / Currants / Creamy Parsnip Puree / Pinot Syrup Red Wine Jus

Canter Valley Duck Leg Confit
$47

Sauté Gourmet Potatoes / Fresh Rocket Salad / Feta / Orange Fillets / Crispy Bacon / Toasted Hazelnuts / Raspberry Vinaigrette

Pan Fried Market Fish
$45

Creamy Cauliflower Puree / Sauce Grenobloise / Lemon / Watercress

House Made Pumpkin & Ricotta Gnocchi
$38

Brown Butter Sauce / Spinach / Toasted Pine nuts / parmesan (vegetarian)

Dinner – Large Sharing Plates – Two People

Roast Lamb Shoulder
$100

Slow Cooked in Rosemary & Garlic / Crispy Herb & Garlic Smashed Potatoes / Greens / Mint Jelly / Real Gravy

Dinner – Dessert Plates

Selection of Sorbets
$17

(GF)(DF)

Ice Cream Sundae
$16

vanilla ice cream / tuille biscuit with your choice of chocolate, berry or caramel sauce (GF on request)

Baileys Sundae
$20

House made Baileys ice cream / toasted nuts / caramel sauce / caramelised banana / chocolate shards

Apple & Roasted Rhubarb Crumble
$18

Vanilla Bean Anglaise / Vanilla Ice Cream

Tiramisu
$18

Coffee Soaked Sponge Fingers / Marsala Mascarpone Cream / Chocolate sauce

Tides Spiced Pear Tarte Tartin
$18

Crisp Homemade Pastry / Spiced Pear / Caramel Sauce / Vanilla Gelato

Blueberry Crumble Baked Cheesecake
$18

Blueberry Compote / Fresh Cream / White Chocolate Shards

White Chocolate & Raspberry Creme Brulee
$18

Raspberry Compote / Sugar Snap Tuille / Vanilla Gelato

Breakfast

Toast and Spreads
$14

Choose Two of the Following: Raspberry Jam, Strawberry Jam, Apricot Jam, Honey, Vegemite, Marmite, Marmalade or Peanut Butter

Free Range Eggs on Toasted Ciabatta
$16

Served with house made tomato relish Poached, Scrambled or Fried. Vegetarian

House Made Crunchy Golden Granola
$18

Served with Greek Yoghurt, Banana, Berries and Honey Comb. Vegetarian

Eggs Bene
$24

Spinach, Bacon, English Muffin and Hollandaise

3 Egg Omelette
$25

Served with toasted Ciabatta. Choice of three options in your Omelette; Mushroom, Cheese, Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Ham or Smoked Salmon

Porridge
$16

Cream / Rhubarb Compote / Brown Sugar / Raspberry Coconut Crumble. Vegetarian

Belgium Waffles
Salted Caramel Sauce & Whipped Cream $22 / Grilled bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup $25

Served Warm With Your Choice Of Salted Caramel Sauce & Whipped Cream, or Grilled bacon & Banana with Maple Syrup

Green Eggs & Ham
$25

Crispy Potato Rosti / Sliced Ham / Poached Eggs / Wilted Spinach / Green Hollandaise

Avocado Smash
$27

On Local Grain Toast / Feta / Mint / Beetroot Relish / Smoked Salmon / Crunchy Seed Mix / Topped with a Soft Poached Egg

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms On Toast
$26

Served on Toasted Grain Bread / Caramelized Onions / Creme Fraiche & Balsamic / Topped with a Poached Egg. Vegetarian

Toasted Bagel
$12

Served with butter and your choice of spread or cream cheese

Huevos Rancheros
$24

Flour tortilla / zesty Mexican salsa / refried beans / cheese / sour cream / coriander / hot sauce – GF on request

All Day

Available 11am – 5pm

Bruschetta per piece
$10

Beetroot relish / whipped feta / balsamic reduction

Bruschetta per piece
$16

Sundried tomato / olive tapenade / mozza

Chicken & Ginger Dumplings
$20

With Soy Chilli Coriander Dipping Sauce (DF)

Salt & Pepper Prawn Tacos (2)
$23

Shredded Lettuce / Mango & Chilli Salsa / Coriander / Chipotle Mayonnaise / Fresh Lime (GF on request)

Seafood & Bacon Chowder
$27

Prawns / Mussels / Smoked & Fresh Fish / Toasted Ciabatta

The Tides Beer Battered Fish
$30

With Fries / Lemon Wedge / House Made Tartare (DF)

Fries
$13

With Garlic Aioli (GF on request)

Kumara Fries
$15

With Sweet Chilli / Sour Cream (DF on request)

Local Cheese Selection
$28

Cheese Selection / Fruit Paste / Honey Comb / Crackers / Dried Fruits / Candied Walnuts / Selection of Seasonal Fresh Fruit (GF on request)

Tides Beetroot Cured South Island Salmon
$25

Horseradish Creme / Capers / Watercress / Crisp Rye Bread

Fresh Pear & Rocket Salad
$20

Viavao Gorgonzola / Candies Walnuts / Sherry Dressing

Salt & Pepper Squid
$21

Aioli / Grilled Lemon

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders (3)
$26

Bacon Jam / Smoked Cheese / Rockett / Ranch Dressing

Eggs Bene
$25

Spinach / Pestells Bacon / English Muffin / Hollandaise

Chicken Cobb Salad
$28

Crispy Fried Chicken / Shredded Iceberg / Soft Boiled Egg / Garlic Croutons / Bacon / Cherry Tomatoes / Ranch Dressing

Classic Cheeseburger
$26

House Beef Patty / Pickles / Smoked Viavao Cheese / Lettuce / Tomato / Bacon Jam / Habanero Mustard / Brioche Bun / Fries

Pork Belly
$38

Twice Cooked / Five Spice Pork / Chilli Caramel

Canter Valley Duck Leg Confit
$38

Sauté Gourmet Potatoes / Fresh Rocket Salad / Orange Fillets / Feta / Crispy Bacon / Toasted Hazelnuts / Raspberry Vinaigrette

Lamb Shoulder (2-4 to share)
$100

Slow Cooked in Rosemary & Garlic / Crispy Herb & Garlic Smashed Potatoes / Greens / Mint Jelly / Red Wine Jus

Roast Vegetable Salad
$28

Spiced Cauliflower / Chickpeas / Honey Roasted Pumpkin / Spinach / Feta / Beetroot Hummus / Toasted Almonds / Fresh Dates / Zesty Herb & Lemon Dressing

Iceberg Wedge
$15

Parmesan / Ranch Dressing

Roasted Broccoli
$15

brown butter / toasted almonds

Children's

Kids Grazing Platter
$12

Fresh seasonal fruit / vege sticks / caramel corn / shaved ham / cheese / hummus / crackers & bread / chocolate fish

Fish & Chips
$12

Fresh beer battered fish / golden fries / salad / lemon / tomato sauce

Mini Cheeseburger (2)
$12

Grilled beef patties / smokey cheese / lettuce / tomato / golden fries / tomato sauce

Herb & Parmesan Chicken Tenders
$12

Creamy mashed potato / broccoli / gravy

Vege Nachos
$12

Tides Mexican bean mix / corn chips / cheese / guacamole / sour cream

Chocolate Brownie
$8

Chocolate sauce / cream / ice cream

Ice Cream Sundae
$8

Pink wafer / ice cream / cream / cherry

Breakfast Beverages

Espresso/Short Black
$5
Long Black
$5
Flat white
$6
Cappuccino
$6
Mochaccino
$6
Latte
$7
Chai Latte
$7
Hot chocolate
$6
Milo
$5
Herbal and Traditional Tea
$5
Berocca Cocktail with OJ
$8
Smoothies
$9

Banana, Berry or Mango

Juices
$6

Orange/ Tomato/ Apple / Pineapple / Cranberry

Edens Orchards 300ml Juices
$7

Pure Sparkling Cherry, Pure Sparkling Blueberry

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