Situated on the iconic Nelson waterfront, our restaurant revolves around a seasonally driven menu that celebrates exceptional New Zealand produce every day. Our vision is to showcase local ingredients while reflecting the diverse backgrounds of our culinary team. Exceptional ingredients prepared with a combination of classic and modern techniques, treated with respect. We aim to offer quality dining in a relaxed waterfront environment.
Our Menus
Weekend Breakfast
Boat Shed Big Breakfast | Handmade apple–fennel pork sausage, streaky bacon, avocado, hashbrown potatoes, sourdough, eggs any way, jus $30
Smoked Fish & Potato Hash Cakes | Poached eggs, hollandaise, shaved fennel, cress $25
Pumpkin & Potato Rosti | Poached eggs, avocado, red onion, feta, parsley salad $26
Eggs Benedict | Hot muffin, streaky bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise $25
Eggs Royale | Hot muffin, seared Regal salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise $26
Eggs Any Way | Grilled sourdough, tomato & red pepper chutney, streaky bacon or Regal salmon $25
French Toast | Caramelized banana, streaky bacon, maple mascarpone $26
Turkish Breakfast | Poached eggs, roast mushrooms, sourdough, yoghurt, chilli garlic oil $26
Sides
Streaky bacon $10
Roasted mushrooms $10
Hashbrown potatoes $10
Seared Marlborough sea run salmon $12.5
Shoestring fries, roasted garlic mayonnaise $12.5
Grilled avocado $10
Handmade apple–fennel pork sausage (2) $10
Lunch
To Start / Share
Shucked to order oysters | served natural, green apple mignonette $5.5ea / $30 (6) GF, DF
Southern fried oyster | sauce gribiche $6ea
Grilled sourdough | whipped roe, capers, parsley, lemon $18
Salmon tartare | dashi crisp, pickled shallots, fresh apple, burnt onion oil $26 GF, DF
Baked Mills Bay mussels | lemongrass and ginger mayonnaise, Sichuan chilli oil, coriander (8) $26.5 GF, DF
Goat cheese gougères | raisin, pine nuts, honey, thyme, black pepper $18
Entrees
Market fish ceviche | guacamole, radish, crispy shallots, soy and sesame dressing $26.5 GF, DF
Beef tartare | parmesan, chives, anchovy dressing, sourdough crumbs, endive, rocket $26.5
Buffalo stracciatella | fennel, orange, pistachio, chilli, grilled sourdough $26.5
Cured Akaroa sea run salmon | pickled cucumber, dill crème fraiche, grilled toasts $26.5
Roast beetroot salad honey | candied walnuts, soft goat cheese, croutons, soft herbs, sherry vinegar dressing $26.5
Caesar salad | cos romaine, croutons, Cantabrian anchovies, Grana Padano, anchovy dressing $26 Add roast chicken $32
Fried West Coast whitebait | sourdough, sea salt butter, lemon $28
Mains
Seafood chowder | mussels, potato, fennel, celery, parsley, garlic butter, cream, fresh sourdough, butter $26.5
Risotto | streaky bacon, roast chicken, white beans, grilled bread, rocket, parmesan $30
Braised beef short ribs | parsnip puree, kohlrabi, fennel, green apple remoulade, jus $40 GF
Pan roasted market fish | alusia beans, nduja, gremolata, cress $40 GF
Sides
Shoestring fries | roasted garlic mayonnaise $12.5 DF
Chopped cos lettuce | buttermilk dressing, radish, zaatar $12.5 GF
Roasted baby carrots | whipped feta, mint, almonds, Baharat spice $14 GF
Dessert
Dark chocolate marquise | roasted cherries, olive oil, whipped cream $16 GF
Warm gingerbread | apple caramel, vanilla ice cream $15 (DF option)
Butterscotch pots de crème | bourbon caramel, pecan shortbread, mascarpone cream $15 (GF option)
Cheese
Saint Agur (France) | blue cheese
Délices de Bourgogne (France) | triple cream cheese
House-baked bread fruit and nuts One cheese $12 Two cheeses $18
‘Trust The Chef’
“The trust the chef is designed to be enjoyed by the entire table” 4 Courses $85pp
Dinner
To Start
Shucked to order oyster served natural | green apple & sherry vinegar mignonette (ea) 6 GF - DF
Southern fried oyster | sauce gribiche (ea) 6.5
Grilled sourdough | whipped roe, fresh radishes, endive, parsley &lemon 18
Fried goat cheese gougères | raisins, pine nuts, black pepper, mint & honey (8) 18
Baked Mills Bay mussels | lemongrass, ginger mayonnaise, Sichuan chilli oil &coriander (8) 26.5 GF – DF
Entrees
Market fish ceviche | avocado, cucumber, coriander, mint, crispy shallot, kumara crisps, green chilli dressing 26.5 GF – DF
Angus Pure beef fillet Carpaccio | Tonnato dressing, Grana Padano, witloof, wild rocket, toasted sourdough & lemon wedge 26.5
Roasted beetroot salad | St Agur blue cheese, garlic crostini, endive, mint, parsley, cress & walnuts 26.5
Cured Akaroa Sea run salmon | pickled cucumber, dill, crème fraiche 26.5
Seared Scallops | Cauliflower cream, fresh green apple, black pudding, brown butter &salted almonds 34
Mains
Cheese & Roasted Garlic Soufflé | Fresh apple, endive, watercress, Forum dressing &roasted hazelnuts 38
Braised lamb shoulder | roasted baby carrots, whipped feta, mint &dukkah 40 GF
Pan fried market fish | roasted fennel &endive rémoulade, blackened leek salsa verde with soft boiled egg & brown butter 42 GF
Braised beef short rib | brown butter & parsnip puree, kohlrabi, fennel &green apple remoulade 40 GF
Grilled ‘Angus Pure’ beef fillet | black garlic butter, roasted beet salad, horseradish cream, beef jus 46.5 GF
Whole roasted flounder | nduja butter, parsley & lemon – Ask for today’s availability. - Market Price GF
Sides
Roasted Carrots | Feta &orange dressing, black cumin, fried curry leaves 14 GF
Baked potato gratin | cheese, chives 14 GF
Pan roasted Brussel sprouts | paprika, kimchi mayo, garlic butter 14 GF
Shredded Cos Lettuce | Anchovy dressing, Grana Padano, toasted garlic croutons 14
Shoestring fries | roasted garlic mayonnaise 12.5 DF
Dessert
Butterscotch pot de crème | pecans, mascarpone cream, caramel sauce 15.50 GF
Tonka crème caramel | saffron poached pear, passion fruit &pistachio amaretti 16 GF
Chocolate Basque cheesecake | honeycomb, crème fraîche, chocolate sauce 16 GF
Cheese
Saint Agur ( Auvergne - France ) | rich, olive green, creamy texture with a subtle mild spicy taste 12
Délice de Bourgogne ( Burgundy - France ) rich, soft-ripened triple-cream cows cheese 12
Served w fresh sourdough | quince paste, dried fruit &nuts
‘Trust The Chef’
“The trust the chef is designed to be enjoyed by the entire table” 5 Courses $115pp
If you have dietary restrictions the dishes that we can offer may be adjusted or limited to suit
Please advise at time of booking or with your server on arrival
