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Frozen Rolled Ice Cream
100/100 (311 ratings)
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New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
"Such a lovely place and what a kind, knowledgeable gentleman who owns it! Simply wonderful that they cater for vegans and diabetics. Great to find a..."
Hannah Chambers
"Super friendly owner and love the create your own ice..."
Peter Liu
"Awesome bubble tea and great service thank to John and his partner Gail. The kids love this place. So happy to see they're doing well! Wish you both..."
Thảo Thạch
"Woah nelly, that’s some good boba! I am writing this while wallowing in the stupor of my boba coma. Best boba we’ve had in NZ, and maybe in all..."
Ali Huerta
"I thoroughly enjoyed watching my ice cream being made, after the owner helped me sort though the delicious choices. Definitely worth a..."
Zanna Lambie
"Wow! Amazing customer service! Amazing frozen rolled ice..."
Stephanie Marie
"Delicious ice cream!! We loved the whole experience. So fun watching it be made in front of you!! Awesome customer service, team. Ka pai..."
Sarah Lester
"Lovely bubble tea, lovely food, and lovely owner. You would have lots of fun there with watching the owner making the roll ice cream and chatting..."
Cindy Lu
"My daughter says they have the best bubble tea she has tried in the south island and amazing customer service! I would of taken a photo but she..."
Ken Perfect
"Amazing place, ice cream from pure fruit, pure cream, and other yummy ingredients, made in front of your eyes, best I have tasted. Shop also has rest..."
Ian Smith
Arden Bar And Kitchen
96/100 (666 ratings)
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Vegan Options
New Zealand
Bar
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Beef
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
New Zealand
Wine Bar
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
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Mid-range
"This is honestly one of the best restaurants I have been to in my life. Not only did they fit us in for a last minute reservation, they catered to..."
Ji-Hyun A
"We went to Arden for lunch and we absolutely loved every dish. The food was amazing and the atmosphere too. Arden was definitely one of the best..."
Marina Caimel
"I was on a work trip and popped in for a quick wine. 6 more wines and 3 courses later I was astonished to experience such a world-class fine dining..."
Kendrick Duncan
"A dark and intimate little nook that would be easily overlooked if you weren't trying to find it. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, abs the..."
Nomes Lorimer
"Lovely wine bar, with a great ever changing selection of New Zealand wines. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The small plates were delicious. We..."
Kristin Potchynok
"An interesting place to eat. Select what you want to eat and each plate comes out tapas style and size as it is cooked. The service was exceptional....."
Lynne Paskaleff
"So many delicious wines and great tapas menu! Would highly recommend the Kunoh natural wines if they're..."
Kevin Choi
"Not the NZ PM but really good! Go. Great food through every course. Maybe too much bread or we could have just fluked the starters that had bread,..."
Glenn Calder
"We hosted a family reception of 50+ at Arden and they were exceptional. Lisa was incredibly communicative & flexible with us ahead of the event. And..."
Jenna Belton
"Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of Arden. Friendly greeting check, look of restaurant check, walk through to courtyard...wait a minute...huge check ;)..."
Audrey Watt
Massaman Lamb Shanks
94/100 (469 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Sit down
New Zealand
"We ordered the Duck Red Curry and Tom Yum Soup. The duck red curry has an interesting medly of green grapes, lychee and pineapples which gives a..."
ZY
"Everything was Fantastic ! A cool rainy grey early evening ... Nice and warm and cosy inside with relaxing chilled music playing in the background. ..."
Maria Holden
"This is the first time we have dined here. The table really was not big enough to fit glasses, extra drinks and our dishes. The food was good, the..."
Nina Elisabeth Bakker
"This is the best Thai food and restaurant in Nelson and I would go as far to say the best we have tasted in New Zealand. Great subtle flavours in..."
Nicky McBride
"Pretty spicy. Nice spot. Attentive service. Price is reasonable. Got a windrow seat and waitress took order promptly. Entrée arrived quickly and was..."
Chris Rodley
"Beautiful food. Nice atmosphere. Very friendly..."
Tanya Harnett
"Very nice food. Fantastic service. Warm atmosphere . Very..."
Vernon Gates
"Value for money and tasty Thai food. The waitress was so polite, friendly and helpful. She made the place even more..."
CF Sutrisno
"Amazing food, excellent service, and an great atmosphere. Staff were very courteous, and forever filling the water glasses for our table for us as..."
Daryl Linton
"Always amazing. Service is second to none and the food is delicious and quick. You have to try the duck curry with lychees, very..."
Odette Watson
"*The best Thai Food in the town* The most closer taste to local Thai Food!And, I have been going 3 times in a month with my friends! Recommend the..."
Estella Chai
"Reasonably priced Thai restaurant food. Delicious, well-presented meal served by polite staff. 😊 Kids love the food too as much as the adults!..."
Madeline Ng
"Best Tom Yum fried rice in the region. A bit slow for lunch but with this level of tastiness it's worth..."
Michiel Heynekamp
"Ordered for take away. The Golden Puffs actually used real puff pastry dough, so they were flaky and delicious, even after a 15 min car ride back..."
Alexandra Smith
Bobby Franks Cafe
94/100 (844 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Healthy
Cafe
Vegan Options
Healthy
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
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Healthy
New Zealand
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Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went back it was that nice. Lovely atmosphere, good music, great coffee, delicious raspberry..."
csibpip
"Lots of interesting food and drink options - a cut above the usual. I had chai marsala, a spice bag served in a teapot with milk and honey to add...."
Jacqui Nokes
"Amazing service, we were well looked after by front of house staff. The food is delicious, large portions, fresh, well presented. Lots of light,..."
Kelsey Spiers
"We enjoyed a beautiful lunch here, I had the hippie and husband had the bacon egg roll- perfect for the vegetarian/carnivore couple as fantastic food..."
Natalia McAllansmith
"Absolutely delicious food and friendly service. They can do a chai tea brew with the leaves brewed on your choice of milk and then served with honey...."
Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)
"Great coffee and service. The Hippie breakfast (vegetarian) is very tasty and substantial. Will be coming back next time I visit..."
Jonathan Keen
"Wonderful 'slightly off the beaten track' cafe, great coffee and food. Outside table under a veranda is my pick. Always a treat to visit Bobby..."
Philip Guy
"One of the best cafes in Nelson by far. Keep up the high quality and attention to detail guys, Nelson needs you..."
Leigh Howarth
"Beautiful historic building (in the area I grew up in) with lots of natural light, great coffee and delicious food. Nice service. Will definitely be..."
Bec Raveness
"I have a new favourite. Love the building, the location, the style, the decor, the finishing touches, oh and the food and coffee. Kudos to those that..."
Dale
"Amazing service, one of the best meals I've had! Would 1000%..."
Laura
"This was my local coffee stop for the past few years. Now that I've moved back to the USA I realize I've been completely ruined for good coffee!..."
Edie Milton
"A lovely neighbourhood cafe in a charming villa; great latte in a glass - as it should 😊- and yum food. Background music not too loud. That's..."
Monika de Neef MacGill
"One of only a few places in Nelson you can get good drip coffee. Food is good, service is fast and friendly. While Bobby Franks has a reputation..."
J K
"Great food and great coffee. Nice and warm inside on a cold winter..."
Ali Booker
"Loved the food so much, found the waiter to be a bit chaotic and passive aggressive. A shame as it would have been a perfect experience if it..."
Giovanni Carrabs
"Lovely selection of food, I will be going back ASAP to try out other stuff! I got the chilli and feta scramble which was very good, word of warning -..."
Alice Borlase
"Really nice place with great coffee & food. It's away from the hassle and bustle but has a really nice lively buzz around here by itself. Staff are..."
IsabelleFreya
Victory Square Fish And Chip Shop
94/100 (201 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
New Zealand
New Zealand
Seafood
Dinner
Burger
Fish
Fast food
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Delicious food. Fish was well cooked and very fresh. Garlic butter chips were insanely good and the cheese burgers are the dream fish and chip shop..."
Caitlin Sowden
"Absolutely delicious beef cheese burger! Fresh everything, large portion and best price in town by far!! This was just $9!!!..."
Amanda S
"Very enjoyable we had spring we fish and chicken and chips everything was lovely services..."
tintin Simpson
"Nice fish and chips. Good portion..."
Steve Armstrong
"Fabulous. Huge servings. Beautiful big freshly caught REAL KIWI fish species. Generous sized scoop of chips. The largest freshest paua patties ever...."
Don Rae
"Edit from 5 stars: Owners changed a year or two ago, can be a hit or miss. Burgers, chips, fish, everything is amazing! Will always recommend this..."
Todd Lucas
"Excellent food. Great service. Clean. Reasonably priced. Interesting variety..."
Tina Stanton
"Best fish n chips in town. Home made chunky chips simply the best. Owner has fantastic customer..."
Rocky
"BEST EVER TAKEAWAYS. YOUR KIDS CAN ORDER CHUNKY CHIP. OK PRICE. FISH IS AWESOME SIZE. THEY GOT GREAT WORKERS. GET YOUR FISH COOKED LIGHT BROWN AND..."
DEAN HUNAPO
"No question about it, this was the best fish and chips I have had in as long as I can remember. Friendly staff, really reasonable prices, extensive..."
Josh
"Nice fish that you could tell was fresh, and I liked the chunky chips too, only thing that I wasn’t the biggest fan of was the hot dog - but worth..."
Ace Of Aces
"Being from out of town I searched for the best fish n chips and stumbled across this place. I could not fault it, great customer service, beautiful..."
Alice Addy
"Really friendly staff. Been looking for a good fish n chip shop since moving to the south island from the north. Fairly priced fish n chips compared..."
Maata Paors
"Fantastic food and service. Gurnard and Blue cod were cooked perfectly. Crinkle chips crisp and lightly salted. Will definitely be..."
Mark Hogan
7010 Your Local
94/100 (178 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great Cafe with vegan options. Choice to sit inside or out and the coffee is really good. Dogs can sit outside and mingle with other doggies and a..."
India Harper Brown
"The staff greeted me with a big warm smile and hello, which makes you feel welcome immediately. 🤗 A lovely cafe on walking distance to Nelson..."
Monika de Neef MacGill
"The staff is always very friendly, the location is nice and tucked away, and the vegan cabinet food is amazing every time! If you eat there, they add..."
Dayl Cat
"Nice coffee, and friendly staff members. Often get really busy in the morning and around morning tea time. Better get there early to beat the queue,..."
Alex Tjahjana
"The perfect place to grab a coffee and snack to take down to the river. Fantastic location with dome parking st the door. The staff are really..."
Natalie Darkins
"First time there. Great coffee, food, service and friendly staff. A nice ambience. It was really busy and I can understand why. Inspite the business..."
Darrel Newton
"Favourite flat white in all of nz. Coconut mylk is..."
Charlie Skrabek
"Gorgeous cafe. My first time. Wonderful and professional warm friendly service. Great coffee and delicious scone. Will definitely be..."
Steph Fry
"The vegetarian food here was lovely, the staff were amazing. High quality coffee, funky house music to wake up in the morning. I'll be coming back..."
Robert Bruce
"Situated beside Collingwood Street bridge and the Maitai river this cafe serves great hot drinks and delicious food. A 5 minute walk from the..."
Kevin O'Kane
"Nice hearty food which fills you up very well. Affordable pricing for drinks which are full of flavour, I'll definitely return for more!..."
VGC
"I told them - they have got everything right. A light airy space down by the river. Creative vibe, friendly staff, delicious menu...you name it - and..."
Lars Oliver Dam
"Best coffee I've had in recent memory. Honestly struggling to remember when I've had a better one than this. I wanted to have another, but would have..."
Glenn Bolan
"This little cafe has a great location and has a quieter atmosphere than some of the larger cafes in Nelson. Interesting counter food, reasonably..."
Nicky McBride
"Coffee is pretty good. Long black comes with all the notes you expect and not burnt. Limited choice of..."
Franek GrumpyBean
"Nice coffee, friendly staff and a great vibe.. nice cheap eats..."
Euan McMillan
"Very nice sunny spot. Super friendly staff. A good selection of tasty counter food, but no full..."
Toby Cox
"Great food, amazing coffee and friendly staff. Wish they were here back when I lived in..."
Dylan West
"Great coffee, friendly service and charming..."
Adam Doherty
Hardy St Eatery
93/100 (356 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
Donuts
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Pancakes
Salmon
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Amazing!!! Food and staff incredible- best Kedgeree..."
Lisa O'Neill
"We originally lived in Shanghai. My son and I are visiting from Auckland for the holidays. The space is large and the interior design is simple. ..."
jin jeremy
"Nice place. Nice staff. Pricing was reasonable. Food and coffee was..."
Vernon Gates
"They lost our reservation, but luckily there was still space. Salmon bagel was delicious. Scrambled eggs on toast a bit watery. Coffee was good, but..."
Anthony Huszar
"Excellent spot for lunch. Excellent food. Good menu - it's familiar but with some unique items and some old favourites with a bit of a twist - try..."
Malcolm Scrymgeour
"Delicious Tasty Special ... black pudding was spot on and fried bread with the bacon and egg sarnie was perfection. Add in great coffee and service..."
J H
"Service was immaculate. A level of service you almost never see in New Zealand hospitality. Well made coffee, and a beautiful eggs Benedict. Lovely..."
Daniel Quennell
"Had the bacon buttie here and it was absolutely devine. Honestly so nice. Coffee was great, we had a lovely young girl serve us and enjoyed sitting..."
Alex Anthony
"Nice place, good food and friendly service. Coffee was good. Music was a bit loud but I did have a headache at the..."
Vernon Gates
"I don’t always travel but when I do I always try the ‘Canadian Breakfast’ they have to offer. I can categorically say this is the best..."
John Massey
The Workshop Nelson
93/100 (207 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Coffee & Tea
Bar
Brew Pub
Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Café
Brew Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Charming little taproom, beer is made in Christchurch, more "beer" beer if you know what I mean. Had the spiced cider which wasn't very good but I..."
Brittany Gagne
"Cool atmosphere, tasty burger, delicious beer and great live..."
Jude Berman
"We loved it so much went two nights in a row. Pizzas were Devine... N burgers to die for.... Not to mention the sticky toffee pudding.... Service was..."
Maggi Johnsen
"Trendy brewery bar, from Christchurch originally, good beers with a changing selection of beers on tap. Industrial decor inside, they have music on..."
SHANE Green
"Good range of beers and nice menu. Great 👍..."
Peter Todd
"If Tom Thumb and his twin, Tim Thumb were in town they would be at home here. Excellent food, service and..."
Benjamin Cooper
"Cosy and chill place with a good tap line and helpful and friendly staff. Reminds me of US west coast breweries/brew pubs. Occasional live music and..."
Stig Lindqvist
"Live music. Nice beer. Fantastic lamb..."
Karen Gates
"We keep coming back to this place every time we're in Nelson. The amazing craft beer and hospitality are unsurpassed. As long as these guys keep..."
Joseph Pooley
"Awesome spot - perfect for an afternoon beer with mates. Great selection of craft brews on tap and also nights with live music - what else could you..."
Holly Summer
V Burgers
92/100 (18283 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Argentinian
South American
New Zealand
Argentinian
New Zealand
Fast food
South American
Argentinian
New Zealand
Cheap Eats
"The best Vegetarian burger I have ever eaten. So fresh and healthy. Can't wait to head back down to Isel park with my family next Thursday to try..."
Carol Shirley
"Awesome job Leila, the crunchy falafel burger was so delicious! I can't wait to try the walnut lentil burger next time... yumo!!..."
Tamara Allen
"The taste of the big burgers was delicious and it had a BBQ aroma. We tried sweet bramby, deluxe, and lamb Fergburger burgers. It would be nicer to..."
Ernest Li
"Fergburger delivers one of the best milkshakes I've had, the burgers I felt were okay. The regular burgers I felt the patties were on the dryer side,..."
SChan
"Had breakfasts in Fergburger twice. Both the ferg deluxe and the pork belly burgers tasted good! The price is reasonable too. The staff was nice as..."
WJCC HJ
"Ferg is worth the hype and worth the line! The line moves pretty quickly to order and you just have to watch for your number on the screens to pick..."
Cherie H
"The burgers at this place are absolutely fantastic! The staff members are super friendly and efficient (the queue is long but it goes by quick),..."
Heidi
"Super busy, but efficient and yummy burger place. Amazing how many burgers they can produce per minute. Delicate sauces add the extra little touch as..."
Sigrid Visser
"lived up to the hipe! massive burgers, great sauces and great taste. I got the tropical swine with a gluten free bun, delicious! there's always a..."
steph
"My wife and I ordered cheese and steak burgers from this popular take-away place. Although the burgers were good, I felt that they were a bit..."
Ayman
"Mind blown !!!!! How crazy is this place, i get why it’s the best burgers of New Zealand ! even if it’s really busy at any time of the day, the..."
axelle
"It's worth the queue and wait. delicious, juicy, and so good! Had their signature burger and the lamb one. Shakes were great, too. I highly recommend..."
Timothy Lim
"This place is a hot spot! Very well known, always a line out the door when we would walk by. They were very busy but got us our food very quick. Be..."
Holly Siebert
"Busy all day round, Ferg definitely does the best burgers in the South island. Quite a variety of beef to lamb and chicken burgers, they have..."
Ribeye
"The burgers were good and the wait was little. Its a bit messy to eat and you may not get a table. Still, the experience was fun and the burger was..."
Pgogo
"Burger taste like the best homemade / grilled burger I've ever had. While my ideal burger is more of a greasy smash burger (not the healthiest by any..."
Dustin Bennett
"Totally recommended and worth the wait. Fergburger does actually live up to the hype and is worthy of its superstar status in Queenstown! We actually..."
T T
"Burgers were great. The chips were lame. There is always a queue, but it moves relatively quickly. We got a table inside so got to watch the people..."
Ken Loui (Zippy7)
"The best burger, hands down i ever tasted. Worth lining up although i was in luck it only took a little under 20 mins to claim my order in the..."
ian salazar
Sprig & Fern Tahuna
91/100 (880 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great spot, the only pub worth going to in Tahuna. Can get busy at times, but much better since they expanded the outside area. Like all Sprigs, they..."
Rowan Blargh
"It was incredibly busy today. A hot sunny day may have caused this. Despite how busy it was the turnaround for food and drinks was incredibly..."
Clara Wallace
"Friendly staff. Had a tasting paddle for their home brew... Not advertised well though. Just ask! Delicious food, generous helpings. Pictured here..."
Lucy Taylor
"We came here because they allow dogs inside and on a winter night that sold it for us as we have a dog and are on holiday. We loved the raucus..."
Kathryn W
"Stopped in for some bevvys chicken & chips and was not disappointed. Food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was great and the sun was..."
Tylah Sayer
"Had a great dinner here before leaving the South Island. We had some great dining out experiences, in the 2 weeks we spent in Sth Island, and this..."
Linda R
"Very highly recommended. Service couldn't be better, even answered some questions we had on beers and the complex desert. They were very busy for a..."
Lethalis DoUrden
"Phenomenal veggie burger! Definitely ordering again! And paired with outstanding selection of beers on tap... we may need a second round! Excellent..."
Julie Bytheway
"great taste of craft beer & cider & food. friendly staff too. Unfortunately we went there on weekday night. So, they tried to close a bit early like..."
Fergus Mao
"absolutely delicious food and drink - pricey, but you get what you pay for here, which is an absolute beast of a feed. loved talking with the locals...."
lydia tucker
"The staff was fantastic and the service was excellent. The food was great. And the atmosphere was fantastic. Will visit..."
christopher joseph stephenson
"Great place to chill out on a Friday afternoon. Especially outside on a sunny..."
Chrissy Julian
"We absolutely loved our time here. We had just arrived in Nelson on Holiday but not realizing that New Zealand has a national holiday that resulted..."
Andrew Nelson
"Ever since I have moved to Nelson this has been my second home. Great atmosphere. Well priced full pints of quality beer. All the staff are warm and..."
Glenn OCallahan
"The is one of my new favourite places. I have been Introduced to Beer and Burger Tuesday. $30 gets you a pint and your choice of one of the Sprigs..."
Adrian Curtis
"Sprig at the Beach! As ever great beer, cheery bar team. Surprised how good my Burger..."
Charles Fox
"After arriving in NZ, this was our stop for our first meal and drink after arriving. Fantastic food and a large selection of real ales, the staff..."
Robert Smith
"Visited twice once with my Girlfriend, we both enjoyed our drinks in the sunshine. The next day popping into a crowded after work Friday with our..."
mark morel
"Just had drinks here such a nice..."
Roberta McLean
Robert Harris Cafe
91/100 (570 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Soups
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Soups
Café
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"If you are in the market for a good coffee and a quick bite, Robert Harris is a great option. Central to Nelson, nice and quiet and offering..."
Phill Urquhart
"Had a cooked breakfast and tried their sausage roll. Breakfast was great but the bread is chewy. Sausage roll used to come with relish and was better..."
Mike Whipp
"From the interior design prospective, some unique feather here caught my eyes: 1 How to apply the black color Paint black to all the frame of the..."
Haiying Shi
"Good dependable coffee. Flat white and Americano both great quality. Quick, delicious and friendly..."
David Wild
"Helpful, friendly and good service. My keto food is good..."
Lynn Macgergor
"Good service with decent options for cakes, savoury items and..."
Philipp Hinnenberg
"Lovely Cafe Food was..."
mo A
"Great relaxing environment just to relax while you're busy in town. Nice selection of food from the cabinet to tempt you, along with smooth flavoured..."
David McClelland
"great food, great customer service. will definitely be visiting weekly..."
Moana Kapua
"Friendly staff who always seem to be having fun. Coffee is very good and food is also very nice. Only problem is it is to good therefore it is always..."
Vernon Gates
"Great food bit very busy on Saturdays a long wait for..."
janice cargill
Lily's Cafe
91/100 (55 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
New Zealand
Café
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
"Great time at Lydia's cafe, i had a long black and an omelet(recommended by staff). The long black was more bitter than im used to, but paired well..."
that_one_guy_Javid
"lovely people, tea, coffee, and food :) plenty of space yet still cozy and friendly. no background music so it's nice for the auditory/ sound..."
Geoa Geer
"Was really happy with the dairy free/vegan options available. Staff were friendly too..."
Ace Of Aces
"Awesome range of gluten free and dairy free food, and very tasty..."
Anthony Randell
"Delightful staff . The cook is an absolute treasure. She cooks great kiwi food at great prices. Very comfortable cafe clean and well presented. A..."
Jan Wells
"Great coffee with good gluten free vegan..."
Sebastian Day-Henri
"Cute, fresh, and modern without too much fluff. They put in extra effort to make sure I enjoyed my scrambled eggs - which I found lovely. A great..."
Jellbell
"Well recommended Lovely place Friendly Food is great as well their coffees..."
Gayle Hooper
"Great little spot in Nelson. Many gluten free options and the omelette was fantastic (thanks..."
Sarah Healey
"Had a lovely coffee and sweet treat here. They have a great choice of food and sweets, especially GF...."
Karen Heney
Hopgoods & Co
91/100 (5588 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Cheesecake
Parfait
Cod
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Duck Confit
Confit
Salad
Cheesecakes
Chocolate mousse
Crab
Croquettes
Duck
Cakes
Oyster
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wine and Beer
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"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..."
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"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
Boat Shed Cafe
90/100 (2788 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Crawfish
Crab
Catfish
Duck
Halloumi
Oyster
Cakes
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Fish
Chowder
Beef
Pork
Fish & Chips
Tiramisu
Fish & chips
Salad
Ceviche
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The Boat shed is a great location for a meal. Get there early or make a reservation to sit out on the covered deck. The food is delicious. I..."
J K
"First time there today...oh my word...the food was high class!! Prices reasonable, the location at the waterfront with its stunning views amazing and..."
Stanley GOLIATH
"One of the best places in Nelson. Good food amazing location. Have been here a dozen times, recommend trusting the chef which gets you a bunch of..."
Chris Rodley
"Well worth the journey from. DUNEDIN just to dine ... Ceviche was superb, my husband had tge scampi ... he is still floating with a belly full of..."
Nicki Rein
"First time in Nelson and this was the first restaurant we tried because of the good reviews. The hospitality of the staff was top notch. The lady..."
Joy Fu
"The food was SO PHENOMENAL I’m writing a review less than an hour after leaving! The food was absolutely amazing! Great portions - leaving full but..."
Natalie Walaszczyk
"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Nice and warm greeting. Drinks arrived very quickly. Food came fast and perfectly cooked. The fresh oysters..."
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"Always enjoy my dining experience here. Service is always on point and engaging and the food is delicious and served in a good time frame. Would..."
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"Beautiful location and great food! Best time to go is lunchtime or dinner at summertime for the sunset. Favourite thing from there is the..."
Cashan Balfour
"Great meal. Good wine, service, and atmosphere. Oysters were good and the fish was so good. The dessert was heavenly. They accommodated my nut..."
Kandace Roe
The Boathouse Society
90/100 (394 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Chowder
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"We have captured many beautiful weddings at the Boathouse in Nelson! The views looking out over the water are stunning, and you can often catch a..."
THINK VISUAL
"Great view with friendly staff. Few Gluten free food options, and good selection of food. Prices were not bad and wait time was pretty quick. Would..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Delicious scrambled tofu on asparagus and bread for a great price! Was too good to stop and take a photo before eating the majority. Beautiful spot..."
Dean Franklet
"I have been there several times over the years. It's a great spot, a quintessential Nelson landmark to visit and to..."
Emmanuel Pierre Soufflet
"Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! From the greeting and friendly chit chat from the front of house staff, to the atmosphere and view,..."
Rebekah Thorne
"You can't get a location much better than this. It's almost in the harbor. We were a big group but they handled the orders superbly. Top staff. Food..."
Jim Vause
"Great place to see live music and dance. Balcony is a perfect for a summer..."
Fred Kramer
"Great venue, beautiful sunset views, great service and variety of music , shows and dancing..."
kae bennetts
"Great coffee, great food and service. We had the eggs beni. 👌 5..."
Peter Turner (petekiwiworld)
"Have had some excellent events here where we rented this spot. Perfect place for company events. We do our Christmas party..."
Chris Rodley
"Good food, reasonable prices, great night out with the Gypsy Pickers band, good friendly service, and VERY strong..."
Lynda Coe
"Beautiful sunrise viewing spot without any doubt! Weather can be a great..."
Mahabuba Sultana
"Stunning sunset views, we were there for a private event and it was well catered - staff are..."
Zara Jensen
"Great afternoon at the Wine tasting..."
Shona Hogg
"Out of all the places in our NZ trip this was my favourite even if it was just a coffee..."
Jonn Scott
"Was a lovely day for a great lunch at the boathouse..Coffees very well..."
Jennie Chisnall
Flames On 40 Restaurant Bar
89/100 (1073 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Calamari
Salmon
Cheesecake
Ribs
Burger
Chicken Kiev
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"was staying at the Hotel Nelson, so was handy being located on site as meant that we didn't have to hunt somewhere to go. staff were extra friendly..."
Scott Pern
"Located a stones throw from Nelson, Flames on 40 is Nelsons best eatery.Having found Flames during our recent stay we were so impressed by the..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"What can I say. I was sceptical. I stayed at the Quality Inn last week for work, and didn't have any faith in the motel restaurant despite how..."
Deano
"Excellent place for a good breakfast. Great service from the team too, and very accommodating to special requests. Well priced and very tasty meals..."
Jay
"A wonderful dining experience while staying at The Hotel Nelson. We dined here for breakfast, dinner, and dessert, and not a single dish on the menu..."
Ji-Hyun A
"This was my first experience with this restaurant. I chose this establishment as the venue for a reunion with my cousins, then breakfast the next..."
Angela Carter
"Ate in for dinner twice and had garlic bread and the veggie burger both times because they were both that great but you do need to deconstruct it..."
Courtney Price
"The service was excellent right from the time we were welcomed by the staff. Staff are very friendly, patient and checks on you often. The menu..."
Lakshmi Dhana
"What a treat! From being warmly welcomed to the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food, we thoroughly enjoyed our family dinner out. We..."
The Lathams
"Our last night in Nelson before going home Nth Is...just loved this restaurant. The staff so friendly as soon as we walked in and made us laugh...."
Pat Vining
"Been here twice now and will go there more too! The staff are so welcoming and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. Especially the head lady -..."
Dale
"This is honestly one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The service was impeccable and it was really refreshing to see the waitresses happy..."
Debbie Newman
"Fantastic restaurant and wonderful staff, we were staying at the hotel and hadn't made a booking but they happily accommodated the 6 of us. Food was..."
Clementine Ludlow-Henare
"Food is not cheap but tastes great. The menu offers a good variety of dishes. Staff is super friendly. Good location. Definitely..."
Fernando Paz
Sprig And Fern Hardy St
89/100 (756 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Located in Nelson’s central business district the Sprig and Fern is a handy place you can drop in for a drink and some food. The food is ok, what..."
J K
"Great atmosphere, good beer and..."
Samitha Abeysinghe
"Great beer selection and the only chips with perfect english style curry sauce in the whole area as far as I..."
Paul Corbett
"Popped in for a drink.... awesome service.....tried a couple ....picked a good one ...which I then lost to the Mrs....."chasing..."
Mr Moto
"Lot of craft beer is available. Friendly staff ..they recommend according to your taste. Very good quality food with prices reasonably. Small seating..."
Antony Joseph
"In town for a conference, had work drinks the night we got there, great service, huge selection of beers, highly..."
David Schultz
"Great place, friendly team. Wonderful..."
Peter
"The beers here are great, like absolutely delicious. This is coming from a former craft beer blogger. But, their food can be improved. There are no..."
Adam D
"Awesome bar. Great bbq on sunday. Was my go to bar while I was in nelson. Awesome..."
Ace Pinkerton
"Absolutely delicious food and very well priced. One of our crew said the quesadilla was the best they have ever had, ever! Staff were lovely, will..."
Jane Entwistle
"Great portion sizes, very tasty food. Filtered water (not tap..."
Anna Melling
"Nice to sit outside in the lovely Winter sun to enjoy a local beer and..."
Janis Iggo
"Great beers, great food! Staff kindly provided my lap weasel of a dog water & something to..."
Colin M Post
"Great beer. Excellent selection. Banging music. Old enough to be everyone's father there but chilled vibe and everyone was very nice..."
John Crossland
"Good friendly crowd with awesome service from bar staff on busy nights... IPA's are okay but the cider is awesome. Seating is sufficient and there's..."
iNVASIVE Sports Team
"Loved this tavern. Many beers on tap and 10$ lunch ! Good..."
Zuzana Kučerová
The Coffee Factory
88/100 (205 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
New Zealand
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Would highly recommend this place… the breakfast options are superb - absolutely delicious, freshly cooked and a LOT! The coffee is fantastic -..."
Kelly Middleton
"The creamy mushroom on hash cake is really delicious! The coffee was good and so was the..."
J K
"Just went in as looked interesting. Great coffee. Nice toilets. Heaps of magazines and great food including fruit for a dollar. Plus coffee beans..."
Josephine Tucker
"Stopped here for a coffee and breakfast. Good overall. Friendly folks who suggested alternatives to certain ingredients I prefer not to have..."
Mo bashir
"Great food, average coffee, factory environment was a bit noisy. Fantastic..."
Nat Booth
"One of the best carrot cakes ever. Exceptionally friendly..."
Bogdan Draganescu
"Was over the moon, when my big breakfast came out, as it was BIG and it was freaking delicious. Went for a coffee, left with a very full..."
cam scott
"Great coffee and cabinet food is..."
Sophia C
"Excellent A+++ coffee (Latte) with full rich crema and smooth taste. If you haven't been here I highly recommend The Coffee Factory. Friendly helpful..."
froggy nz
"Friendly staff, fantastic food & great coffee at a good..."
Sinister Red
"Parking on the roadside but the atmosphere in the cafe is great with the taste of lovely food. Clean & Hygiene and the staff are very..."
Nic Ch
"Great lunch and dessert options with excellent range of tea and coffees. Quite difficult to find a carpark at peak times, reflecting the popularity..."
Zerostudy1
"Awesome café to find while passing through Nelson. Would recommend visiting if you’re in the area. Great coffee, lovely staff, awesome..."
Dirthouse
"Nice atmosphere. Great for a quick work lunch break. Nice menu and really good coffee. Pricing on a par with other cafes no difference really...."
India Harper Brown
"If you're a coffee lover this place is amazing it has a large range of freshly roasted coffee beans from around the world and very large selection of..."
Twitter Cliffdog01
"Nice little place hidden away in a back street. Anyone going for a bike ride along the bike track next to Bunnings will recognize this place and if..."
Colin Cowan
"We have tried Pomeroys in Nelson and in Stoke....found the Nelson shop a bit more happier and friendlier. Love the coffee....lots! The Stoke shop is..."
Nina Elisabeth Bakker
Parts & Service
88/100 (600 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Pork
Burger
Beef
Salad
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Happy Accident! I was looking for another restaurant in Nelson and ended up at parts and service, and I am so glad I did. Every single thing I tried..."
Abby Jones
"We went for the 'leave it to chef' dining, the experience was great and food were amazing. We were served entrees oyster, clam, beef tartare and..."
Alicia Quek
"I really enjoyed this meal. The fish was fresh and well cooked ( not overcooked). The fish was served on a bed of leeks and that worked well. The..."
Robin Day
"Booked a First Table "Let us choose" reservation for our anniversary. The meal and service was outstanding. Even though I don't usually eat raw..."
Carol Garnett
"So many positives. The scrumptious lemon infused vodka cocktails (tamarillo smash) were stand out. Service from when I walked in the door was..."
Ben W
"Food was amazing. Service was great.... although being asked by every wait staff if we were ok was a bit much. Will definitely be going back! ..."
trina stelton
"Nice food good service. Small but filling dishes. Great place to go if you want to do shared platters for the..."
Vernon Gates
"Best dinner we’ve had in Nelson in years. Amazing flavors and experimental..."
Tomas Goscinski
"They have a good atmosphere and nice service, the presentation on the dishes makes you know the chef prepared so..."
amber Liu
"Had the trust the chef tonight. OMG! what a freaking legend. Wait staff brilliant, beer was cold, Awesome..."
Vaughan Woodward
"Went here last night in a group of 4. Amazing venue that ticks all the boxes. The food is stunning and works so well in a small group setting due to..."
Ryan Michael J
"Had a fantastic evening here. Staff were very friendly and we had the tasting menu. Normally this is a risky option for a vegetarian but the food was..."
Eilis
"From start to finish a flawless raw and passionate representation of local and international cuisine, I highly recommend this restaurant..."
Matthew Kellerman
"Been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed delicious food..."
M B
"Excellent friendly and efficient service. We chose ‘Leave it to us’ as we had dined here and done this before and it never disappoints. We..."
Michelle Weeks
"Absolutely amazing food and friendly staff! The place is buzzing and has a nice atmosphere. We did the trust the chef option and did not regret it..."
Todd Lucas
"Great atmosphere. Uncomplicated decor. Service was outstanding yet relaxed. Food was excellent. Home made bread was my favourite. We ordered the set..."
Warren Oberholzer-Synman
"Outstanding….we had the chef’s choice on a First Table deal and really weren’t expecting much (we eaten here a few years ago and it was pretty..."
rob stevenson
"Amazing. The lamb was melt in your mouth good with fantastic flavours. They catered for a dairy free dessert even though it wasn't on the menu. The..."
Jonathan McMillan
Saltwater Bar & Kitchen
88/100 (75 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Diner
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Bar
Wine Bar
Pub
Diner
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Wine Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Diner
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"We came here for breakfast and had the pancakes and cooked breakfast. They were some of the best meals out we have had in a long time. Very friendly..."
kayla Morrison
"I love this place. The menu isn't extensive but as a person with Coeliac disease I can eat nearly everything on it. I also love that if you want to..."
Barbara Grant
"A great time was had here, starting with some interesting wines at Happy Hour, followed by a delicious meal; perfectly cooked steak with tasty..."
Robyn Marston
"Delicious food, great service, very friendly place. A great place to eat and..."
Clare Tobin
"I come here regularly for meetings and coffee- the staff are always friendly and smiling every single time, great customer service and nice coffee as..."
Tim Hunt
"Recommend by friends. We tried fried rice and Dosa . it was delicious and great service. Definitely come back with family again..."
harry grewal
"Great coffee, delicious breakfast and Pink Floyd playing over the speakers. Will be back! Oh.. and Hop Federation on..."
Kajetan Krzywonos
"Good food, good coffee snd friendly service. My regular cafe when i am in..."
Ron Langdale
"I visit Saltwater every week and experience outstanding customer service alongside yummy food and delicious hot..."
Angelika Barnes
"Luckily not many people have caught on to this place yet, love it, great..."
C Inns
"Great service. Food was good..."
carolyn keehan
"Good relaxing venue great friend..."
Karen Copson
"Catered well for a group of 13. A definite for another..."
Inga Cotton
"Excellent coffee, nice..."
Simon Jones
"Lots more diners need to..."
Marie Mcleod
"Awesome breakfast, lovely..."
Carol Breading
"Friendly service. Cold water and pats for the..."
Kate Shaw
"Enjoyed my eggs beni and cup of..."
Nickholas Bigham
The Sands Fish And Chip Shop
88/100 (1263 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
New Zealand
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Mussels
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Cod
Burger
Fish
Fish & chips
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"GLITEN FREE FISH AND CHIPS!!! And celiac safe too! Many options on the menu are gluten free with a separate fryer. I had a chicken burger, chips..."
Kayla Widdowson
" Great yummy burgers that were huge. Easy car parks around the back. Would definitely go there again next I'm in nelson. Price not to bad...."
Alex Martin
"Great location, epic on a sunny summery afternoon. Prices are good, people - all good, parking lot around behind the complex. I would say the food..."
Mana
"Was recommended to go here after a weekend away to Nelson.  Would have to be the best fish and chips I have ever had!  Totally generous portions,..."
L.mcduff
"well I have had Fish and Chips there and I thought they were great!  It was pretty busy and we waited awhile but it was worth it.  Lovely location..."
Linda Gibson
"Excellent Fish and Chips, location and these guys really "get" customer service. Very friendly staff and easily the best F & C's in the region...."
Geoff Adams
"Today is their birthday, so we decided to give a try. We ordered 2x Bluecods and chips and found out they were the best and freshest fish you have..."
Ana C
"Fantastic chips have too be the best in the region by far they deserve a golden medal why cant any of the other places get this most important part..."
Ash
"We're finally back in Nelson from Austin, Texas, USA, and wasted no time getting over to The Sands for our first fish and chips of 2014. YUM! Enjoyed..."
Jenny Meadows
"Our family really appreciate the fantastic service that the Sands Fish& Chip Shop always delivers ,from the excellent flavour and produce to the..."
Gloria Sturgess
"My cousins from Seattle and a friend were visiting Nelson and happened by chance to come to the Sands Fish and Chip on our way to Ruby..."
Jeff
"Well the two owners are sure a couple of characters.The fish and chips were excellent, so a bigthumbs up from me and her..."
Jon Burton
"This is the place to get fish and chips etc. Lovely cooked Bluffoysters between us we ate 2 dozen oysters and a few chips what a meal it was..."
Lou
"Best oysters and scallops I have had in 20 years. The seafood was cooked absolutely perfect, light with a tempura batter. My partner and I called for..."
Scott Johnstone
"Good fish and chips, friendly people, freshly battered (the..."
Glen Heke
"Great couple and both are good for a laugh. I noted they had a young fella helping out when I was there today. Haven't had any banter with him yet..."
Josef Beyer-Rieger
"Great friendly service!Sister & I are big on service :) Roy (1 of the owners) delivered with a smile...Thumbs up "The..."
Poto Tuisamoa
"The best fish & chips I have ever tasted. Awesome atmosphere as the owners Roy & Bruce make it the best. I love the new Country Fried Chicken, it..."
Fizz Valk
"These guys are the real deal. Absolutely fantastic takeaway food at realistic prices. The Owner / Operators are very passionate about their business..."
Alan & Wendy
"Loved the fish and chips.. Great and friendly service...owner managed...love his passion towards customers. The place was very clean and tidy. We..."
Sundeep Rasila
"OMG - just love this place! Friendly service, so clean and tidy, amazing food! We travel all the way from Aussie just to have 'Fush and Chups' (sorry..."
Maree Maskill
"Very good friendly service and best fish and chips in New Zealand - not to greesy and they don't repeat...yay! Staff and owners are great. We travel..."
Anne
"The best fish & chip shop in town, awesome food, awesome prices and the owners cool as well (but don't tell him I said..."
Stewart
"I love there customer service, very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my food which was chicken chips and gravy. best gravy I've ever had and good..."
Tina Tepu
"Awesome feed of Tarakihi fish, fillets were really bug which is a bonus lol chips were cooked good and the Hawaiian Burger was great as well, the the..."
Nelson1985
"I am an Aussie tourist & intend to try this Shop as was recommended by quite a few friends who went touring by car around the South island. Still..."
Keith
"If you know your fish you will know this is the best quality fish you will get in Nelsons fish and chip shops!! Best quality and good quantity. Well..."
Paige Kenton
"My favourite fish and chip shop that I’ve visited here in NZ. Super friendly and amazing service and so much choice. Was so pleased that I’d..."
darcy green
"Best calamari in NZ! I travel NZ for work and try many different restaurants, by far the best fish n chips I've had anywhere! Owners were friendly..."
Jack Newsome
"The Sands Fish and Chip shop is in the heart of Tahunanui, surrounded by glorious views and the breeze from the beach. With friendly staff and..."
Taylor O'Carroll
"This was our first time here and Without a doubt the Best fish & chips we've tasted. Reasonably priced as well.. and the was very very friendly..."
Shalini Jeewandara
"Incredibly cheap, good batter and chips, quick service. As an Englishman this was very good value for money - good fish too! If I lived in nelson..."
Freddie
"Amazing!! Staff are all super friendly and accommodating! The food is always fresh and the chicken nuggets are the best and i’ve ever had. 10/10..."
Cooper Phipps
"Amazing service, felt like I've been going here for my whole life. There was absolutely no slimy fish here, it was perfectly battered and the chips..."
Blake Barrett
"The guy was very nice and chips were the best I’ve had in Nelson, very quality food and proportion. Very highly..."
Archer Bisdee
"Don't bother going anywhere else! Best fish n chips we have had to date. Salt & pepper calamari was delicious, fish was fresh, moist and cooked to..."
Suze Whelan
"Friendly service amazing food, highly recommend to anyone visiting Nelson, best fish n..."
Tracey Eaton
"Amazing burgers. Fish burger is exceptional. As is the..."
Simon Levy
"Fish and chips were great. Perhaps not the cheapest but you pay for quality so no complaints from..."
Brian 885
"Best fish and chips I've had! Seafood basket was super value for..."
Yu E
"Best fish & chips we've tasted, cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced for beautiful fresh fish. The owner was very friendly too. We will definitely..."
Bassmanandgirlsinger a.grove@xtra.co.nz
"Had some seriously good fish & chips on Friday night, bought the large family meal which fed our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens). This was our..."
Hazel Spinnler
"Small but beautiful fish and chips shop owned by a lovely and very nice guy. You can also get almost everything gluten-free, and it’s suitable for..."
Philipp Hinnenberg
"Delicious and well battered fish (gurnard, snapper and whiting) and chips, bluff oyster, salt & pepper calamari. We like gurnard the best. Visited..."
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"Harbor Light Bistro seems to take their job very seriously. Different level of quality food they are offering and very nice customer service. I had..."
Kay Hyejung Kang
"a sumptuous feast for a great price. Here you get more than you pay for. The food is ravishing, witty and very well prepared. While complementing the..."
Ben Dunker
"Outstanding. I've eaten at places that cost twice as much and this place rates. Fresh, local ingredients, a view to die for, even got to watch..."
Henry Barber
"Well done Harbour Lights. Just finished a meal there last night. Totally exquisite, complete with excellent service. Would recommend dining here to..."
Ray Watson
"Fabulous service from the minute we walked in. The food was incredible. My husband had steak, my sister had the lamb and both stated the two dishes..."
Louise Ironmonger
"My friends and I dined at Harbour Light this weekend and it was absolutely delicious. My steak was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth, my..."
Rachel Squire
"Went for lunch. Exceptional food with a spectacular view. Wait staff was friendly and service was..."
Ash Lindquist
"Lovely venue, delicious food and wine, wonderful service - an extremely enjoyable experience. Thanks to all at Harbour..."
Kathryn King
"I have had several meals here, and the meal is always perfect and delicious. The service is..."
Karmin Lee Marchbanks
"Beautiful view, wait staff were great and the food was absolutely amazing, 10 out of 10! will definately be back..."
Shelley Fairless
"My family took me here for my 21st birthday last weekend and I will remember it forever. We got the balcony seat right by the window on one of..."
Giorgia Webster
"Best restaurant we've been in the 2 weeks we were in New Zealand. The staff was nice enough to let us have dinner even when they looked like they..."
Jordan Nathaniel Lanjuat
"excellent view, good personal service and delicious menu.  We loved the simplicity of the menu (not masses of choices that you get overwhelmed), and..."
Linda Gibson
"The service was a little slow but with good friends, wine, and lots of conversation that didn't really matter. The slow service was explained to us..."
Roger Fraser
"A fabulous atmosphere, food and service.  Our first trip was nineteen years ago.  I was pregnant and it was under different management.   we came..."
Elizabeth Perrone
"fantastic service, very attentive staff, didn't have to wait at all to be seated, and they could not do enough for us.Venue had a nice..."
Adam Christiansen
"We had a staff function there last year. The staff were very accommodating and the food was great. We'd certainly consider going back..."
Chris T
"Great location, great food and awesome service.We've only been once and never returned as there are only a few dishes on the menu and it..."
Mandy
"Pre Christmas celebration for 4 people. Great table, lovely views. Waiting staff were very attentive. Food was divine. Everything piece of food..."
Louise
"I just ate at Harbour Light Bistro and can honestly say that everything was amazing, it was definitely the best meal I have had dining out in a long..."
Lisa
"Fantastic service, very friendly and well informed, great food and reasonable prices. Thanks for being so tolerant of our rather ditzy dining group...."
Hilary Clifton
"we went for a birthday dinner .service was excellent and food was first class.A party of four we had lamb , steak ,fish and a chicken caesar..."
Steve Waring
"My family and I had an excellent time celebrating my 21st at Harbour Light Bistro. We came on a Tuesday, so it was very quiet. The staff were very..."
Rebecca Manners
"So delicious I went twice in one week! Definitely the best food I've had in Nelson by a long shot. Everything was cooked to perfection and the..."
Tarnica Coleman
"It’s such a beautiful place. We had an amazing dinner there. The view of sunset is breathtaking, and the restaurant itself is fine decorated. The..."
iris tao
"A restaurant with a great sea side view! Friendly staff and delicious foods! The lunch set is served with reasonable price. It's a relax and cozy..."
Estella Chai
"Great location with water view, amazing ambiance, food cooked to perfection, genuinely good service. The bouillabaisse and whisky cured king salmon..."
Eisen Liang
"Lovely place, really nice atmosphere. Great views from the second story out across Nelson Harbour and Haulashore island. Staff were pleasant and..."
Adam Haycock
"This was a fantastic restuarant. The staff were incredibly friendly efficient and professional. We chose from the set menu for 58 dollars. ..."
David Wood
"This is an amazing restaurant. The views upstairs are absolutely stunning! I found the food to be top class, tasty and beautifully presented. Highly..."
Angela Butcher
"We chose the 3 course meal which was pretty good value. Spicy pumpkin soup starter, then onto lamb on a bed of kumara mash followed by a ginger cake..."
Jackson Hook
"Absolutely incredible experience. Fantastic service and the food was amazing! Would 100% recommend to anyone and will be back..."
Bengie Benge