THE BOATHOUSE CAFE
The Boathouse Café is now open to all for relaxed waterfront dining.
Tuesday- 9.30 AM- 2.00 PM
Wednesday- 9.30 AM – 2.30 PM
Thursday- 9.30 AM – 2.30 PM
Friday- 9.30 AM – Late
Friday evenings see the doors remain open with bar snacks and drinks available while the kitchen closes while the chefs prep for a busy evening service. Meal orders are taken from 5pm until 8pm for an evening of casual dining before live music kicks off.
Please phone us on 03 5487646 to make a booking for the lunchtime service.
Bookings are not available on a Friday evening.
Menu
Brunch at The Boathouse
(available all day)
Boathouse Big Breakfast – $22
Local bacon, fried egg, mushroom and tomato with wilted spinach and toasted ciabatta bread
Grilled Halloumi – $20
On toasted ciabatta with poached eggs and wilted spinach
Boathouse Muesli – $12
House toasted muesli blend with Little River yoghurt and fresh fruit
Toasted Bagel – $10
Your choice of either smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers
or
Streaky bacon and runny egg
Pic’s Peanut Butter and Jelly – $8
Famous in Nelson and delicious! Served with two slices of freshly toasted ciabatta
Hemp Plant Protein Superfood Smoothie – $7
Chia Sisters blend hemp seeds and ground chia seeds with antioxidant-rich blueberries, strawberries, boysenberries and blackcurrants to craft a high-protein hemp superfood smoothie
Made in Nelson with a commitment to sustainability
Lunch at The Boathouse
Nachos-$12
Your choice of beef, vegetarian or vegan (gf)
The Boathouse Chowder- $18
In a creamy saffron infused stock, loaded with fresh and smoked fish, shellfish and calamari
Served with toasted ciabatta bread
Boathouse Platter – $20 for 1 Person or $30 for 2 People
A selection of dips, seafood, bread and cheese (pairs perfectly with a bottle of wine and the world class view)
Salmon Wellington – $30
New Zealand King Salmon fillet wrapped in Little River cream cheese, spinach leaves and a layer of rich puff pastry
Served with béarnaise sauce, celeriac mash, baked fennel and charred tomatoes
Halloumi Salad – $19
Little River Halloumi Salad with orange segments, mint and roasted chickpeas (gf)
Salt and Pepper Calamari Salad – $21
Calamari strips breaded with Szechuan pepper and sea salt with lime aioli on a bed of salad leaves and a herb vinaigrette (df)
Boathouse Burgers – $23
Your choice of beef or vegetarian
Served with chunky cut fries and aioli (gf option)
Fish and Chips on the Deck -$24
Local catch of the day deep fried in Captain Cooker beer batter
Served with chunky cut fries and green salad (df)
Vege Stack – $25
Spinach, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes between two polenta cakes
drizzled in basil pesto (vegan)
Sides………
Chunky Cut Fries with aioli (gf) $8
Garlic bread $7
Side Salad $7
Deep fried crumbed broccoli florets with spicy mayo (df) $8
Please help yourself to the hot sauces and bottles of Kiwi ketchup
We care about you! We do our very best to provide allergen sensitive food
Please let us know if you have special dietary requirements
Please phone us on 03 5487646 to make a booking for the lunchtime service.
Bookings are not available on a Friday evening.
Lunch at The Boathouse
JOINING US ON A FRIDAY NIGHT?
Friday evenings see the blackboard menu brought out. Favourites such as Grilled Rib-Eye Steak and Crispy Calamari are listed alongside weekly specials. Order at the bar and seat yourself near the beautiful view or close to the stage.
At 8pm the kitchen closes and live music takes centre stage.
All Welcome (door charge for gigs from 8pm may apply)
Please note bookings are not taken for the Friday Evening Cafe
Desserts are lovingly baked in-house, see our specials board
The Boathouse is a kid-friendly venue. We have a children’s menu that changes regularly and offers wholesome meals as well as those kid favoured treats. We have a family room with television, toys and comfy couches for the younger guests to chill out in or play while the adults relax.
For functions we have a range of catering options that we’d love to discuss with you.
Gift Vouchers Available
Boathouse Branch