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Hopgoods & Co

91/100 (5588 ratings)

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"Being a bit of a regular at Hopgoods we were stoked to show off this amazing restaurant to family that had travelled over from the UK. They were..."

Scott Gerry May

"This is a real treat here and get looked after very well by staff.thoroughly enjoyed my meal and highly recommend coming here for any..."

Jo Drummond

"Well team I am pretty fussy being ex hospo manager and partner a chef. Tonight my partner and I came in and had the 5 course tasting menu served by..."

Morag Watson

"Superb, our best meal in NZ so far. Excellent service and food. I would highly recommend..."

Val Chapman

"Carol Cambria B & B recommended your restaurant when we were checking in this afternoon! Marine & staff took great care of us. That goat cheese..."

Jackie Samuels Gibson

"My favourite restaurant in NZ. Fantastic food that never disappoints. Great service. Absolutely love this place. Can’t wait to come..."

Phillippa Myatt

"I first ate here 4 years ago whilst visiting NZ from the U.K.. I had a most memorable starter of beef carpaccio, with crispy eggs, truffle fries,..."

Andrew Witt

"Pure chance we picked this restaurant and pure luck we got a table. Mmmm fantastic food and superb service. A great..."

Kay Batten

"Amazing fresh food, staff, service everything was awesome you must try this place if ever in Nelson. I couldn't decide what to have so I had a couple..."

Laura Te Whetu

"This was our best meal in New Zealand. The food is delicious and the service is great. I wish we had eaten there more..."

Jennifer Stack

"Een top restaurant ! Goede sfeer, perfect eten, écht aan te raden!! Een must voor de toerist uit..."

Thea Remers

"If you're in Nelson at any point of your life, go here. Best food and best service I've ever experienced. Thoroughly impressed by..."

Bayley Owen

"Absolutely beautiful meal last night for our anniversary meal the Beef tartaki starter yum and pork Belly with sour cherry relish and beets I could..."

Donna Olive

"My dining experience can best be described as 'the best of Master Chef' in the High Street' with everything cooked and presented to the highest..."

Paul Potaka

"Excellent food and wine selection. Make sure you ask about the tasting..."

Kev Mak

"Fantastic dinner for a special birthday on Saturday night - you rock Team Hopgoods..."

Sari Hodgson

"I had a very good dinner for my birthday. Food and wine were great and service was good...."

Jérèmy Buchheit

"Dragged my crew to hopgoods for a 30th birthday. Went for the degustation with wine pairing and added cheeses.Food and service..."

Flippynz

"I visited for dinner on Saturday night with two good friends. The service was impeccable. Attentive, friendly and welcoming without being too..."

Lara Wills

"We came here while on holiday because of some amazing reviews we had been reading. Definitely did not disappoint! We came in on a Saturday evening..."

Gabby Wallace

"I started with the pork belly with roast apricot, onion soubise, bacon, thyme and hazelnut brown butter and I was very happy with my choice. For my..."

Kirstin Lucas

"Great food and service. With a seasonal menu there is always something new and fresh. Can be more on the pricey side but as an occasional treat..."

"Good flavours, good food, decent wine list. Have had a lovely meal each time I've visited. Will definitely come back when I'm next in..."

Varsha Paul

"Opened back in 2005 in the heart of Nelson, Hopgood’s has had a solid standing when it comes to creating phenomenal food. This award-winning..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"My boyfriend and I were recently in Nelson for the weekend for work and came across Hopgoods while trying to find somewhere to have dinner on a..."

Eve Aitken

"Absolutely outstanding meal. Service was warm and friendly , menu was simple but varied, wine list had a great selection of NZ wines from all..."

Jo Y

"A started with a glass of the Saddleback Pinot Noir (a New Zealand wine originating from Central Otago) while I had the Graggy Range Shiraz. As I am..."

Natalie Tierney

"I had gone there because or a recommendation from another person who runs a restaurant, and he happened to be shut on a Monday. I went there and..."

Alin John

"We were in Nelson for our fourth anniversary and wanted to celebrate with a good meal out.We researched restaurants, and based on reviews,..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Entire experience was amazing - helpful and knowledgable staff, great wine, and I changed my mind 5 times before ordering because everything on the..."

Sarah Kerby

"Went there in January of this year - a great meal, very good service, and a very pleasant evening. The decor is casual, but the staff and the..."

Chris T

"Fantastic service, fantastic food, very enjoyable evening. GF extremely well catered for without compromising the taste. Interesting menu, well..."

Acbkiwi

"My husband and I loved this restaurant - food was cooked to perfection and so very tasty, totally worth the money spent. The service was of very high..."

Gissy Fish

"I have had three dinners to Hopgoods and they have all been perfect evenings. I had two work dinners with a large group and one special date. As I am..."

DianeR

"Had heard so much about this place so we tried it for the first time the other night. We had three courses each, food was just beautiful,..."

Teena

"Love it! A regular favourite. Excellent food, friendly staff and great service. And Mussel Inn beer on..."

Galen

"Nelsons Best. Time and time again. We love it. The perfect place to take those who appreciate fine..."

J

"It dosn't have all those awards for nothing! Food - Amazing,Service - Amazing!----- 28 Jan, 2010 -----Beautiful food thats..."

David Wellington

"Hard to fault this eatery. Good food and decor and the service also was very good. I have eaten here 4 times and it has been very good on all..."

Steve

"This is a great place to go for a special occasion. Lovely food, friendly..."

Valerie Fitzsimons

"Five of us went for dinner last night . We didn't have a booking but were welcomed and 3 small tables were quickly pushed together and the service..."

Copper Hay

"The food here is exquisite. My daughter suggested Hopgoods for my family birthday dinner out in February. Today, I am looking for somewhere special..."

Suzanne Ashton

"Excellent..."

Andrew

"We have been meaning to come here for ages and finally got the opportunity this time around in Nelson. It was great, every dish was beautiful and the..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"First of all, I would like to thank the staff at Hopgoods for accommodating us for NYE dinner which was made the day before. We were in town w/o..."

Tamami Naito-Badessa

"Impressive! An incredible fine dining experience - such an epic set up - service, atmosphere, food, drink - everything was amazing!! Will be back for..."

Nicola Williams

"Excellent night out with my mother, the food was superb while service was friendly and attentive. The cheese soufflé was very interesting with..."

Luke Mitchell

"This place was on our to do list in Nelson because it kept showing up in lists and awards in magazines. We were not disappointed! We had the 5 course..."

Troy Willmot

"Wow, I’ve been traveling for 6 months and this might be the most sublime, flawless, and “I already wish I could come back” dining experience..."

Daniel Stefanus

"Incredible food, friendly, laid-back atmosphere, did I mention the delicious food? We had the pork cheek, beef fillet, confit duck and tiramasu for..."

Shannon Starr

"The BEST FOOD I've eaten. AMAZING! The service is brilliant. Had the 5 course taster menu on our recent visit and was just delicious!! Can't fault..."

melanie combes

"I try to visit here each time I’m back in Nelson. I visited just prior to Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu with matching..."

Sonia Gowan

"Top quality food, service and ambience We had a truly delicious plant-based meal there, with vegan wines and top quality service. Hopgoods is..."

Yuan Oeij

"A bunch of us were up from ChCh visiting friends and family and Hopgoods was a destination for us. We absolutely loved it. We were a group of six and..."

Morgan Williams

"Best fine dining in town 👌. Had the delicious Degustation Menu when we were last in, absolutely delicious 😋. If you haven't tried Hopgoods it's..."

Sasha Gill

"Mind-blowingly good (recommend booking). A must-go in Nelson. My ricotta strozzapreti was one of the best meals I've tasted - incredible mushroom..."

Lynne Miura

"Amazing food and great service from Maia last Friday on our 5 course menu. We've chosen the matching wines and it was just..."

marianela lostumbo

"We had one of the best meals in Nelson. From the moment we walked in and the server greeted us, then preceded to give us a gin tasting prior to..."

Jason Wills

"Went for the first time with my mum tonight, we have been meaning to go for a while. They did not disappoint and we are already planning our return...."

Chloe Lightfoot

"Don’t miss this place. Everything is great from starters to deserts... very decent price and great wine list! The British chef featured in a..."

lapin royal

"At short notice my husband and I appreciated being given a table to dine.. The food and service were exemplary. Highly recommended. Thank you. Sandra..."

Sandra Lamb

"I can not fault this place. We went looking for a meal late and found them open on a Friday night after flying in. Great recommendations, excellent..."

Reece Harrison

Urban Oyster Bar And Eatery

82/100 (3447 ratings)

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"Hubby and I had the most amazing meals. Gorgeous tasty sauces and tender meat that almost looked to pretty on the plate to eat. The service was the..."

Coral Stewart

"The best night in Nelson! As a solo traveller this was such a good environment to have a chat, watch the chefs in action along with amazing food and..."

Taylor Duffy

"The food was so delicious I just kept wanting to eat more. Great atmosphere, awesome food and fantastic staff. A place to definitely..."

Mary-Anne Keith

"Food was amazing as well as the service. Highly recommend to people who appreciate food and friendly atmosphere. Definitely will come back for..."

Ieva Rimkute

"Great place with atmosphere and fantastic food. Service comes quick with a smile. Definitely recommend Urban Eatery as a destination if you are in..."

Ingrid van Heusden

"Went here tonight for the first time and it did not disappoint. Had a dozen beautiful oysters, a pulled pork empanada with prawns and delicious..."

Lynne Bear Henderson

"Such an amazing atmosphere, such cool staff and absolutely stunning food! Love that I got experience Nelson’s best restaurant..."

Victoria James

"I have been back multiple times - the food is tapas style so easy to share and more importantly delicious. The staff is always friendly, the oysters..."

Tracy Saunders

"Great ambiance and the staff were simply awesome. They showed how passionate they are about their food and were very attentive Highly recommended..."

Tracey Crookston

"Date night in Nelson. Family recommended urban eatery. The people are so helpful and friendly and the food blew me away! Loved every minute of..."

Nic Leigh

"Great little find in Nelson all the food was fantastic reminds me of Depot in Akl by al brown great service food and drinks thanks for the whole..."

Melanie Joanne Rogers

"Wow this is the place to go in Nelson fantastic fresh food good service great..."

Jacinta Guptill

"The food is fantastic and great beer. Always my first choice in..."

Andrew Bannister

"Stop looking at the reviews! Just go to this place! Right now! Best dining experience ever! The menu is full of surprises! Amazing food! Layers of..."

Lzn0219

"An absolute delight !!!!!! From service to ambience to food - cannot fault a single thing even if I tried. All staff, owner, chefs we're really..."

Live2Eat

"Amazing patient service and great great..."

Jenny Sheng

"Wondering dining experience, yum food and friendly customer service. We are impressive by the venison and chicken liver, the taste are just perfect!..."

Tracy

"By far the best food we have had on our trip to NZ!! Don’t base your decision on overall Zomato reviews, it looks like one person below has given..."

Lozzab777

"Friendly staff, hoppy beer, sun and delicious food. What else would you ask for!! We enjoyed our sliders, lamb cutlet the most. Golden beer is a..."

J Li

"We almost didn't pick this place because of the rating but a local friend firmly recommended it. We are so pleased We did. Best meal out in NZ so..."

Matt

"One of the best meals we've had during our visit to the South Island - and we've paid more than twice as much per head. The service was friendly and..."

Wurst Ever

"There really is a lot to like about Urban. The menu promises bold and exciting flavours and for the most part, it delivered. Sashimi was excellently..."

Paul O

"Very good and creative food and friendly staff. Music was a bit loud but that didn't detract from the atmosphere. Best was the salmon sashimi. Also..."

Nomad 123

"Great food and great service. We got four tapa plates to share between two - probably one too many, but we finished them all anyway they were so..."

Claire Lane

"These guys are great. Great service, great food. Great music too. Couldn't fault the place. Not even the prices. Wanted to come again the next night..."

Jay Knight

"After all the positive write ups we had high expectations and these were exceeded. Great hosting and assisted us with dietary requirements. Starters,..."

Paul

"Eating here was such an excellent experience. The passion of everyone who worked here for creating incredible flavours, combined with truly delicious..."

Clare

"Had a quick pre-movie dinner here with our son and we all enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. The food is based on small plates to share and..."

Roger Fraser

"Really good and interesting food. Yum. Good atmosphere on a Thursday night as well. Bla bla bla bla. Only at 101. This 140 rule is so..."

Jared

"Had dinner. Excellent food. Great service. Fabulous chef interaction if seated alongside their cooking. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience and..."

Rjaduram

"Awesome place, great atmosphere, delicious food and very attentive friendly staff. I love the fact that you can sit by the kitchen and chat to the..."

Shelly Long

"Urban was definitely one of the best restaurants we have been during our trip in New Zealand. Everything was amazing and the staff was great. We..."

Marina Caimel

"A Modern Culinary Haven, Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery Urban Oyster is a Nelson gem! Exceptional food, diverse beer selection, and a vibrant night-out..."

Peter Kurdulija

"Wow, amazing food. It's very tasty. Chefs awesome. Friendly service and clean. Recommend pork sliders and beef tacos. Oysters from Marlborough..."

Gary Roberts

"Amazing food - all 4 dishes we had (ceviche tostadas, duck tacos, market fish and the tiramisu) were the best meal we had so far in NZ. Cocktails..."

Joao Nobre

"An absolute gem of a spot. If you’re ever in Nelson, give it a go. We had the most delightful dinner, the service was great, chefs were friendly,..."

Tavisha Fernando

"We were welcomed and provided the best service by Vitalija. She provided excellent recommendations and had full knowledge of all the meals and..."

Sanjeev Sunnie

"Great place for dinner! We ordered the fresh oysters (natural and nahm jim sauce), market fish crudo, Vietnamese beef tartare, bbq dark breast taco..."

J K

"This place was definitely one of the top eateries I've been to. Excellent service and excellent menu choice and I was very impressed with the drinks..."

alice02

"Beautiful oysters and food was amazing! But just the duty manager was not very nice, they mischarged us for one more dozen oysters, the duty manager..."

Sophie Lau

"Absolutely love this spot for a spectacular drink and meal. Food like you’ve never had before. Genuine 5 star quality with fresh local ingredients..."

Spike E-J

"Absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was great. Dimed lights, chilled vibe, music. Service with a smile, efficient and friendly. The food was epic. It..."

maraea falwasser

"Loved this place! The food, the staff and the cocktails were superb! Very well looked after for someone with food allergies as well. Highly..."

Lorien Goedhart

"Came here for my brother's after graduation dinner. Food was superb. I personally wish the portion was a bit bigger but thats because it was so..."

Petrina Janessa

"Had another delicious meal at Urban recently. This place has such a great vibe, music, ambience, service and food. Lots of different sharing platters..."

Sasha Gill

"Food cuisine is more innovative and has a different taste. The taste is very good. But the taste is generally salty. More suitable for pairing with..."

c l s

"Absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered simply great! Service was also super friendly and quick. Definitely a must-see. The portions have been..."

Jussi Hakala

"Fantastic eatery in Nelson. Came here for a late lunch in a Thursday and the lovely staff were more than happy to help with the menu and our large..."

Bennis Dennis

"Went here in orange light one night on our honeymoon, staff are lovely & chatty, and will help with the menu. What they don't tell you is the..."

Marcus Koolaard

"Fantastic food. Interesting with no pretence and topped off with a tasting plate (paddle) of beers. Service was friendly and efficient with staff..."

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