Double Cheese Beef Burger

Two 100g smash patties with Swiss cheese, whipped blue cheese, thick cut bacon, roasted mushroom, romaine lettuce, bourbon onion jam, served in a soft brioche bun, with spiced fries.

French Kiss

Flame-licked ballotine of ox tongue and cheek with triple-cream cheese, drowned in sour cherry BBQ sauce, between black garlic brioche buns.

The River Chicken Burger

Our signature buttermilk chicken with a pineapple fritter, Pestell's streaky bacon, Kāpiti aged cheddar, our sweet chilli jam, seasonal leaves and a toasted brioche bun.

Fake Plastic Cheese Burger

House made toasted sesame bun with burnt onion mayo, smash pattie, grilled fake plastic cheese, classic burger sauce and bread and butter pickles.

The Ardburger

A fiery, smoky feast of Islay in a bun. Braised brisket with Ardbeg BBQ rubs, smoky whisky-infused sauce, melted smoked cheddar, and crispy onions, all tucked into a toasted brioche. Served with truffle-parmesan fries. Bold, peaty, and unforgettable. 🥃🔥

Wahanui Wagyu Smash Burger

Premium Wagyu pattie pan-fried with mushroom truffle oil, topped with local smoked cheese, smoked oyster mushrooms, crispy shallots, and Horopito & Tomato chutney, all served in a fresh brioche bun with lettuce and gherkin – tu meke good!

Juicy Hāmana Burger

Pohutakawa smoked salmon fillet nestled in a fresh brioche bun and topped with a creamy coconut rémoulade, layered with crisp lettuce, light fennel slaw, caramelised onion, and finished with a dollop of our house-made Kānuka & Beetroot Relish.

Black Betty

140G Beef Patty with melted brie, spiced pumpkin, roasted almond and bacon brittle, chimmichuri all served in a smokey charcoal brioche bun.

Kimchi Cheeseburger

Juicy thick beef burger, kawa funk vegan kimchi, sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, american cheese, crisp salty pickles, and the big dog's in house burger sauce, all served on a toasted potato bun.

Chilli Bandito

Deconstructed spicy mexican beef tortilla burger, with slow cooked spicy beef, chipotle mayo, sour cream & pickled jalapeños.

Portside Peri Peri Chicken Burger

Our Portuguese grilled chicken burger is smothered with our garlicky, tangy, highly-addictive Peri Peri mayonnaise, served on a soft sesame bun with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and fried onions.

The Salty Seadog

Beer battered gurnard, kimchi tartare, pickled red cabbage, iceberg, all in a potato bun with fries.

Tides UFO Burger 

Juicy lamb patty with harissa mayo, smoked cheese, crisp lettuce, pickles, tomato, and caramelised onions. Served in a UFO-style toasted bun with a side of potato skins and tomato kasundi sauce.

Crispy Chicken Tandori Bahji Honey Bun

Crispy tandoori chicken and onion bhaji with mango chutney raita, vibrant salad, crispy pakora vegetables, and tamarind ketchup.

The Brisket Borough

Stacked high with smoky brisket, sharp cheese, and punchy pickles, this burger doesn't just walk into the Rutherford Hotel — it owns the place. Taste history, one bold bite at a time.