350 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. Since 2009.
Fresh, local, seasonal.Out over the water.
A seasonal, produce-led menu and oysters shucked to order, on stilts at 350 Wakefield Quay.
A white boat shed on stilts over Nelson's harbour, cooking fresh, local and seasonal since 2009.
- Find us
- 350 Wakefield Quay
- Today
- Open for lunch and dinner
- Sunset tonight
- over the harbour
Oysters, shucked to order.
Served natural with green apple mignonette, on the deck with the water right underneath.
The Bistrot Menu is back
Entree and main for $55, Sunday to Thursday from 4pm, through September.
Book a table
Weekend breakfast
Boat Shed Big Breakfast
$30Handmade apple-fennel pork sausage, streaky bacon, avocado, hashbrown potatoes, sourdough, eggs any way, jus
Smoked Fish & Potato Hash Cakes
$25Poached eggs, hollandaise, shaved fennel, cress
Pumpkin & Potato Rosti
$26Poached eggs, avocado, red onion, feta, parsley salad
Eggs Benedict
$25Hot muffin, streaky bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise
And also
Eggs Royale
$26Hot muffin, seared Regal salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise
Eggs Any Way
$25Grilled sourdough, tomato & red pepper chutney, streaky bacon or Regal salmon
French Toast
$26Caramelised banana, streaky bacon, maple mascarpone
Turkish Breakfast
$26Poached eggs, roast mushrooms, sourdough, yoghurt, chilli garlic oil
Sides
Streaky bacon, roasted mushrooms, hashbrown potatoes or grilled avocado
$10Handmade apple-fennel pork sausage (2)
$10Seared Marlborough sea run salmon
$12.50Shoestring fries
$12.50Roasted garlic mayonnaise
To start and share
Shucked to order oystersGFDF
$5.50 eachServed natural, green apple mignonette. Six for $30
Southern fried oyster
$6 eachSauce gribiche
Grilled sourdough
$18Whipped roe, capers, parsley, lemon
Salmon tartareGFDF
$26Dashi crisp, pickled shallots, fresh apple, burnt onion oil
Baked Mills Bay mussels (8)GFDF
$26.50Lemongrass and ginger mayonnaise, Sichuan chilli oil, coriander
Goat cheese gougères
$18Raisin, pine nuts, honey, thyme, black pepper
Entrees
Market fish cevicheGFDF
$26.50Guacamole, radish, crispy shallots, soy and sesame dressing
Beef tartare
$26.50Parmesan, chives, anchovy dressing, sourdough crumbs, endive, rocket
Buffalo stracciatella
$26.50Fennel, orange, pistachio, chilli, grilled sourdough
Cured Akaroa sea run salmon
$26.50Pickled cucumber, dill crème fraîche, grilled toasts
Roast beetroot salad honey
$26.50Candied walnuts, soft goat cheese, croutons, soft herbs, sherry vinegar dressing
Caesar salad
$26Cos romaine, croutons, Cantabrian anchovies, Grana Padano, anchovy dressing. With roast chicken $32
Fried West Coast whitebait
$28Sourdough, sea salt butter, lemon
Mains
Seafood chowder
$26.50Mussels, potato, fennel, celery, parsley, garlic butter, cream, fresh sourdough, butter
Risotto
$30Streaky bacon, roast chicken, white beans, grilled bread, rocket, parmesan
Braised beef short ribsGF
$40Parsnip puree, kohlrabi, fennel, green apple remoulade, jus
Pan roasted market fishGF
$40Alusia beans, nduja, gremolata, cress
Sides
Shoestring friesDF
$12.50Roasted garlic mayonnaise
Chopped cos lettuceGF
$12.50Buttermilk dressing, radish, zaatar
Roasted baby carrotsGF
$14Whipped feta, mint, almonds, Baharat spice
Dessert and cheese
Dark chocolate marquiseGF
$16Roasted cherries, olive oil, whipped cream
Warm gingerbread
$15Apple caramel, vanilla ice cream. Dairy free option
Butterscotch pots de crème
$15Bourbon caramel, pecan shortbread, mascarpone cream. Gluten free option
Cheese with house-baked bread, fruit and nuts
$12 / $18Saint Agur or Délices de Bourgogne. One cheese $12, two $18
Bites
Shucked to order oysterGFDF
$5.50 eachServed natural, green apple mignonette. Half dozen $30
Southern fried oyster
$6 eachSauce gribiche
Grilled sourdough
$18Whipped roe, capers, parsley, lemon
Salmon tartareGFDF
$26Dashi crisp, pickled shallots, fresh apple, burnt onion oil
Goat cheese gougères (8)
$18Raisin, pine nuts, black pepper, thyme infused honey
Entrees
Market fish cevicheGFDF
$26.50Guacamole, radish, crispy shallots, soy and sesame dressing
Baked Mills Bay mussels (8)GFDF
$26.50Lemongrass and ginger mayonnaise, Sichuan chilli oil, coriander
Beef tartare
$26Parmesan, chives, anchovy dressing, sourdough crumbs, endive, rocket
Buffalo stracciatella
$26.50Fennel, orange, pistachio, chilli, grilled sourdough
Seared scallopsGF
$34Butternut, capers, bacon, parsley
Cured Akaroa sea run salmon
$26.50Pickled cucumber, dill crème fraîche, grilled toasts
Mains
Angus Pure sirloinGF
$44Roasted beetroot salad, horseradish cream, beef jus
Goat cheese & roasted garlic soufflé
$38Roasted beetroot, grilled artichoke, honey walnuts
Pan roasted market fishGF
$40Alusia beans, nduja, gremolata, cress
Braised lamb shoulderGF
$40Baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, whipped feta, mint, dukkah
Braised beef short ribGF
$40Parsnip puree, kohlrabi, fennel, green apple remoulade, jus
Truffle mushroom duxelles risottoGF
$42Seared scallops, parmesan, truffle
Sides
Baked potato gratinGF
$14Brie cheese, chives
Roasted baby carrotsGF
$14Whipped feta, mint, almonds, Baharat spice
Brussels sproutsGF
$14Paprika, kimchi mayo, garlic butter, parmesan, almonds
Chopped cos lettuceGF
$12.50Buttermilk dressing, radish, zaatar
Dessert
Dark chocolate marquiseGF
$16Roasted cherries, olive oil, whipped cream
Warm gingerbread
$15Apple caramel, vanilla ice cream. Dairy free option
Butterscotch pots de crème
$15Bourbon caramel, pecan shortbread, mascarpone cream. Gluten free option
Five courses, zero decisions.
Trust The Chef is made for the whole table. The kitchen chooses, you eat, and dietary needs are worked around.
Functions and private dining
Birthdays, work dinners and family occasions, with a Trust The Chef shared menu or a limited-choice menu built around your group and budget.
- 8 to 12 guestsThe Seaside Room or the upstairs loft
- 20 to 22 guestsThe waterfront deck, fully covered and heated
Gift vouchers
Sent by email, valid for 36 months and good for any table at the boat shed.
Buy a gift voucherFind the boat shed.
Hours
- Mon to Fri11:30am until late
- Sat and Sun9am until late
Public holiday hours are posted on Instagram.