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Arnel's Filipino Restaurant
90/100 (456 ratings)
Restaurants
Philippine
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Philippine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Sit down
Asian
Philippine
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Go with a group. TRY EVERYTHING. It's all good. Good? Heck, it's the best Filipino food I've found in NZ. Finding Arnel's in the same street as..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"Authentic Philipono food in Nelson. If you haven't been here then please do so you won't regret..."
Veeral Savniya
"We stopped by on Saint Valentine's Day without reservation, and they were phenomenal! The food was fantastic, the service very fast, friendly and..."
Morena Perth
"Popped in for a late evening snack and was not disappointed. Pork belly was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. I would go again..."
Adrian Courtenay
"Unbelievably good..."
Greg S
"Amazing food and service yet again! Always so welcoming and the biggest problem is what to have. Make sure to take someone prepared to..."
Jo Parkinson
"Friendly service and great food. Would definitely visit..."
Nicolaj Jensen
"Very nice food and great atmosphere. Happy to come..."
Vera Merrick
"Excellent food really good service. When we thanked the service people for a lovely meal the Chef came out to meet..."
Jean Reynolds
"A group of us went for my birthday. My dinner was excellent and my friends thought theirs was good. We all tastedeach others. Well priced. Good..."
Maria Dorothea
Sochan Korean Cuisine
90/100 (281 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Korean
Vegan Options
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Bibimbap
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always good food here. Filling and fresh. When they are busy it can take a little longer but they let you know and it's worth the..."
Amanda Thomas
"We had a lovely meal here with fresh Julianne veges and generous servings of meat. Very reasonably priced Lovely, attentive service Most of their..."
Jenny Bryers Reneti
"While they said it's Korean, it's mostly bibimbap place. Food felt fresh, mostly because of the veggies. Their spicy pork is really delicious and..."
Stefanus Christofan
"While travelling Nelson, I found here. Pork and chicken were excellent which made my family trip..."
Christina
"Friendly staff and very clean restaurant. We purchased the large menu option and couldn't finish our meal! Good value for..."
Nigel Morgan
"Yummy fresh..."
Sh P
"Been coming here for few years love the food and the service , every meal is always..."
Miguel Rodrigues
"I had a very nice and spicy Beef Ramen, my partner really enjoyed the honey chicken and rice, his mom had a lovely healthy Tofu Bibimbap. Highly..."
Vincent Lam
"Very nice food, went with 2 others and all ordered diverse things (ramen, tofu bibimbap and honey chicken) and all enjoyed it. Was some of the best..."
David Walker
"Awesome food really clean , some of the best bbq Korean food I've had in new..."
Neil Okeefe
"Super yum food suitable for vegetarians. Got the tofu bibimbap and..."
Marcia Wong
"Walked in by chance and had some of the best food I've had in Nelson. For $15 you get rice, a salad and two big helpings from a list of outstanding..."
Harry Hutchins
"First time going there and I got the cooked salmon bimbibap - quite possibly the best salmon I have ever had. The staff are friendly and fast, the..."
Alice Borlase
"Awesome food, friendly service. Ingredients were fresh and the food was tasty. Not a low of tables as the location is small (but nicely designed and..."
Holly Young
"Sadly not open weekends anymore but still the best tofu in town. They have updated the menu, I usually get the tofu bibimbap but tried out the tofu..."
Jade Bennett
"Clean, nice service, simple options, fair prices. Definitely a nice little place for a meal. 1 constructive criticism I would like to add! Add (2)..."
Julien Peron (jewelscatchew)
"Always feel welcome. Great customer service. Yummy..."
Karen Gates
Lombardi’s
90/100 (1072 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Carbonara
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Prosciutto & melon
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
European
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I loved the atmosphere and the owner that speaks with an Italian accent and his hospitality is amazing!!! We had the best night and we will..."
Bet-c HF90
"I already can’t wait to go back! The vodka lemon soda had the perfect amount of lemon. The gnocchi is one of the best I have had in NZ. The prawn..."
Amy Avocado
"Lombardi's offers great quality and deliciously authentic Italian food. The staff are so friendly and welcoming as soon as you step through the door...."
William Patterson
"Ambience is a 10 and menu is is extensive Italian excellence Table service was exceptional from the family. Thank you Roberto and Tony were so good..."
Francis
"Most fantastic authentic Italian restaurant I've ever be too, delicious pizza that was beautifully crispy right to the middle. The pasta was to die..."
Giovanni Angélica
"Fantastic Italian experience! The pizza bread starter accompanied with fresh rolled salami on the side was delicious, and the steaks and pasta we had..."
Brendon Cameron
"We had dinner here as a party of 17. The service was incredible and was delivered with the perfect manner and attitude for our party. We laughed our..."
Lynley Campfens
"The best Italian food in the Nelson region! The owner is incredible and very welcoming, and the food was everything I was hoping for ☺️ Well..."
Zara Jensen
"This was the best meal I've had in last few weeks and probably best Italian meal I've ever had...starting with Pizza bread and filling myself with..."
Patrick Kubinec
"Awesome food! The owner is very friendly! Everything has a perfect italian feel. Pizza and Pasta is great, dessert..."
Kingsgt
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
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
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
Bar
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salmon
Cheesecake
Ribs
Burger
Chicken Kiev
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Salad
Calamari
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
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
Miyazu Japanese Restaurant
89/100 (199 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Beef
Salmon
Fish Soup
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
"Third time here and still very entertaining and a great dining experience. Great way to have a nice family or group outing. Although each course..."
Roger Fraser
"Best Japanese food I've eaten. Japanese sushi chef was amazing. Nice and helpful..."
Lauren Hughes
"Had a delicious meal while visiting Nelson. Big portions, freshly sourced fish and well presented and made by the sushi chef - well done and..."
Anthony Links
"Amazing food and welcoming staff. Miyazu lived up to its reputation by serving the best Japanese food we've had in New Zealand. Portions were..."
Johanna Rosewall
"Excellent service and food. They took into account dietary requirements and we also had a two-year old with us who was free, the staff were lovely..."
Kelly R
"There were 6 of us on a table of 10 for the Teppanyaki experience. We all decided to order the main course option as the set menu looked substantial...."
p s
"The best night at food fite night. Highly recommend to go when they host another. Japanese dishes against European dishes!! Amazing food selection om..."
Kendall Robinson
"My favourite Nelson restaurant. Always amazing food. Would give 6 stars if it was a option. Highly recommend going with a group of..."
Mike Firestone
"This is the best Japanese experience we've ever had, I can see why it is an award winning restaurant & would highly recommend. Staff & food is top..."
Tania Gutsell
"The staff that run this restaurant are amazing they were able to do a takeaway food order over the phone and had it ready in under half an hour !! So..."
I R A Bensemann
"We went to the "Fight Night" and it was fantastic! Great company, food and laughs. We be back again with more..."
A. Alford
"The food was very tasty but you don't necessarily get what you order. Service was not..."
Mieke Maloof
"Great food, wait staff are very attentive with great service. Cute..."
Ellie Turton
"Yum had a good night food was so fresh and cooked well great..."
Ed Robertson
"Great location. If you want sushi and Japanese hospitality this is the place to..."
Graham Westenra
"Food is lovely... price reasonable service is good and..."
Simon Tam
"Amazing food and incredible chef, well worth a..."
Craig Monk
"High quality sushi, and great selection of other Japanese..."
Scott Munro
"Favourite..."
TITAN LYCAN
Maru Korean & Japanese Restaurant
89/100 (140 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Korean
Vegan Options
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Asian
Japanese
Korean
Sushi
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"We visit so often because Maru is the best Sushi in Nelson. Always fresh, fast and friendly. Price is great for a good feed we spend around $50 per..."
Amanda Thomas
"Really good food. A bit strange to see Korean and Japanese food in the same place, but loved their spicy tofu stew. Really good chefs, excellent at..."
Geoa Geer
"Ordered ramen and gimmari :) Didn't expect it to be so filling but very nice overall. Hope they can bring back the..."
Peony Yang
"Absolutely delicious! Fresh, great tasting salmon. Will definitely come..."
Rachel Ramsden
"Will definitely come back! So many dishes on the menu I'd like to try. Pan-fried noodles was great. I wish the serving was much..."
Francis Paolo Meria
"Food was good, but there potions are a bit..."
Carlos
"The food tasted very authentic, very hard to communicate with staff as there was a language barrier but they were very..."
Stephanie Marie
"Group of 6 of us attended here tonight and food + serives was amazing. We got a bunch of entrées to share and mains. All so flavourful and great..."
Alexandria Murtagh
"The kimchi and rice is excellent! It comes sizzling in a hot stone pot and the flavors are perfect. Really hit the spot! First good sign was there..."
Kit
"Had a nice fried udon with chicken and it was delicious. Definitely going there..."
Veeral Savniya
"I had been wanting to try the Okonomiyaki for awhile and finally got to have it the other day and I was not disappointed, it was very delicious and I..."
El Raxo McGoutfoot
"This place is AWESOME. large tables, quiet laid back atmosphere, excellent food! We had Unagi Don, Kimchi Jeon, a Sushi roll, and Miso Soup...."
Joseph “Pirate” Sekavec
"Great little Japanese and Korean restaurant. Have come here a few times for lunch, great quality food for a good price. You might not see much on..."
Jonny Pennack
"Coming from a Korean, this venue was one of the more authentic Korean restaurants I've visited in NZ. The kimchi was spot on, and the bulgogi I had..."
Sam Jung
"Best place in town to get authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine! Great..."
Callum Osborne
"Best Sushi I've ever had! Great Service, fast and easy and the people serving you are always full of smiles. I go here weekly it's so..."
Chris Cooper
"Open at 5pm, if you want somewhere easy, tasty and laid back - this is the place for you. The Ramen..."
Christopher
The Free House Inn
89/100 (999 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Drinks
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Nothing too fancy here. But its a to go place on a Saturday night. A buzzingling crowd with a mix of all ages. This is a chapel turned to a pub. They..."
Winnie
"I like my craft beers, and The Free House was recommended to us while in Nelson for the weekend.It's an interesting place. The building is..."
Sean P E Fleming
"The free house is a fantastic little pub located right in the middle of nelson city. They have a great range of beer on tap and in the fridge. The..."
Dylan Slaven
"My parents recommended this place after they found it on their tour of New Zealand and it's awesome. Great choice of beers, very friendly staff and a..."
David Morrison
"Fantastic hidden gem in Nelson. What a selection of craft beer!! They also brew their own at their on-site brewery called "Flavourtorium". The patio..."
Brittany Gagne
"Great spot, owners are awesome! Great service and super unique atmosphere. One of Nelson's best spots I think. Excellent way to meet locals and..."
Chris Rodley
"I love this old church that has turned into a pub. I would not have known about this amazing gem if the guy at our accommodation told about the free..."
Kris
"Nice tap house tucked away in a garden hosting a former church. Limited food options but the chips are great. Maverick stout is amazing. Worth a..."
D C (QBNTO1)
"If you are looking to try good quality but different beers this is the place to..."
Jeff Julian
"We came here looking for a beer and were not disappointed. It was a very warm day and the outside areas were very busy. Despite all the crowds we sat..."
Andrew Nelson
"Visited the Free House Pub with by brother. Never seen anything quite like it before, nothing like it in the UK. So, we were there after dark and for..."
Steve The Techy
"It's just an awesome place, the halloumi wraps are like a full dinner at a reasonable price. Some good IPAs here to choose from. Dog and people..."
Thomas Wahlgren
"If you like great beers, ciders etc this is the place to go. Even sometimes has English style real ales...which are like hens teeth in NZ! Old..."
Iain Thompson
Sprig And Fern Hardy St
89/100 (756 ratings)
Restaurants
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish & Chips
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Beef
Fish & chips
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
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
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
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Fish
Pork
Burger
Beef
Salad
New Zealand
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
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
Cafe
Diner
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Bar
Diner
Pub
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Diner
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Café
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Cod
Burger
Fish
Fish & chips
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking 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..."
Kopi Ong
Port-o-call Bar
88/100 (1851 ratings)
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"Lovely place. We did hiking for 2 hours go and come back 4 hours. It was great. We likes it. U cant be tired too much. If u wanna long road than u..."
gosmami
"I did the hike from the Anchorage and it had some great views. It was a relatively flat hike with some stunning views. The best were on the..."
Mark T
"Stunning!! A must see on your New Zealand travels. If we would have been prepared there are some overnight huts in the area & a coastal walk that..."
Paige Hutchinson
"Green bushes, good walkways, most in the shade of trees, bridges over creeks, ways to the beach and lookout points. If you want to walk some parts..."
Savita M
"After an overcast morning in Nelson, we were short on time so couldn't squeeze in a walk in the . Instead the full park cruise allowed us to enjoy..."
Marg Baird
"Gorgeous National Park. Beautiful coastal hike track and other activities to do..."
Qyllian De Haas
"Are you kidding me?!?!?! Gorgeous. Looks like the tropics but far more appealing temperatures. Sorry for a few poor..."
C Math
"Absolutly gorgeous! Take some days off and come to enjoy 4 days hike around the coast! The huts are great, clean and tidy, the scenaries are just..."
alison richard
"One of national park in NZ, it’s very chill and comfortable to walk along the coast line, the track is not difficult at all, most of them are flat,..."
Juanita Huang
"Very nice track, every day there are climbs and declines so it's pretty neat. There are beautiful views all over, also going through low rides road..."
Nitzan Katz
Harbour Light Bistro
88/100 (2363 ratings)
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Lamb
"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
Nysa Turkish Restaurant
87/100 (1976 ratings)
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Cheap Eats
"So glad I finally got to try this place everyone raves about! Just had your mezze platter & baklava for dessert and I feel like I've died and gone to..."
Clare Monti
"Absolutely brilliant meal. We were only in town for marchfest but we popped in on the friday night and got the chefs special platter for two. Very..."
Thor Major
"Great people and great Turkish food. We order mix grill combo for 2 , it was so nice so delicious and so much , we couldn't finish most of it. And..."
Sener Maden
"Great people and fantastic food. Best baklava ever!!! We plan to try all the food from the menu, and for now cant find anything that is not great!!..."
Uroš Radmanović
"Ok, it's about time I write a review. Since our move to Nelson almost 2 years ago, we've been going to Paasha nearly every week. Paasha simply has..."
Karin Bridges-Heemskerk
"DJ, and Ayse are everything that you would want in a dining experience, and the food is fast, tasty, well priced, and they are happy to accommodate..."
Jimmy Hislop
"Amazing food, very warm and welcoming staff always remembers my name, good prices for the..."
Ryan Dickinson
"Thanku paasha for a fantastic platter for my girls 13th bday �� no photo as it went to quick !!!! Love my paasha family..."
Jayna Wadsworth
"Great atmosphere, amazing food and lovely staff. Thanks for making my birthday night..."
Rebecca Louise
"Awesome food and cool staff.Definitely a recommended..."
Pate Buekilagi
"Fantastic food , great friendly staff . Would..."
Michael Stewart Smith
"The best!! Always delicious and outstanding friendly service. After moving home to Nelson it was great to discover Paasha as this was our favourite..."
Anne-Lise Coll
"The first time here - takeaway chicken and lamb salads -..."
Gayle Borrell
"Best Kebabs in the top of the south � recommended to..."
Troy Chapman
"Yes we loved their surroundings, very friendly people with fabulous real qenuine Turkish cuisine..and Peter loved his Turkish Coffee... something he..."
Julie McDonald
"Omg this is the only place to go - fresh food and very very good for the money you spend and the owners are lovely lovely people � . I most say my..."
Trudy Chapman
"Super friendly and attentive service, my large mixed Kebab was LARGE and super tasty, I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to work but just..."
Paul Kitchen
"Pleasantly surprised, can across this by accident. Service was great, everyone smiling and attentive. Food portions much bigger than expected. There..."
I_like_pickles
"A welcoming and warm experience as soon as I entered the door.Easily the widest selection of dishes I've ever seen at a Turkish restaurant...."
Lubbly Jubbly
"Really tasty, fresh food!! Great value, great service. We come here every time we go to Nelson. I had the falafel kebab - the falafel was nice and..."
Em
"Absolutely delicious food! I will definitely be going there again :) I really recommend this place, best Turkish food I have had yet! Check it out :)..."
Roxannelategan29
"We bought the platter for 4 takeaway and it was a feast! Rice, pasta, couscous, 4 different types of meat, and heaps of sides. And all for..."
Fatcat
"We visited this restaurant for dinner. The owner was really nice and friendly.We ordered mixed kebab - take away. The kebabs were tasty - juicy, soft..."
Arvin Raymond Dsouza
"Best Turkish food in all of Nelson is served here... Great service.. the owner of the place is really good to talk to... I had pasha special... Super..."
Abhilash Rao
"So me and my friend were looking for an indian restaurant, which were closed as it was past 2pm. Guess where did we landed? Yep, at Paasha! I..."
Karishmaness
"The best and freshest Turkish I've ever had. Friendly and fast service too. All at great prices - the small salad for $13 is insane value. Will..."
Kiwi Foodie 123
"Absolutely fantastic! The best Turkish in the top of the south, so authentic and deliciously fresh. Such a great atmosphere for a little place. Best..."
99louisewalker99
"Amazing food, and good service. Friendly owner. Best meal I've had since leaving London! Be sure to try this place if you love Turkish food.! I'll be..."
Ryan Smith (rybotnik)
"Amazing food, good prices and very friendly and accommodating staff. We turned up as a group of 10 unannounced, and they were able to rearrange..."
Craig Beck
"Had dinner here 2 nights in a row. The food was cooked to perfection and really tasty. The servings were of a good size and the staff were..."
Jeanne Hill
"Great food, exactly what I wanted. Got a large mixed salad box with fries to take away. Fries were standard fast food fare, but well cooked and..."
Joran Bleeker
"Ordered the paasha mixed grill. Flavour was fantastic, would give 5 star but the chicken was undercooked.Had to purchase extra rice which was pricey..."
Cynthia Webb
"Best meal we've had in New Zealand in over a week. Lovely family business, serving fresh & delicious food. Take your tastebuds on an adventure away..."
Marg Baird
"Very authentic kebab and salad. Wait staff was super friendly and food was served super quick. Reasonable price with large portion, the sauces are..."
Vincent Wong
"The only real Turkish kebab restaurant and food all over New Zealand owned by a Turkish family. Meat and dish quality are the same as high standard..."
Tugce Selcuk
"This has become my favourite place to eat out in Nelson. The food is always fresh and delicious (the dolma are heavenly!), and the service is always..."
Alice M-B
"Great food, freshly prepared in front of you. I can see why it's so popular - we ate in and there was a constant stream of people eating in and..."
Andy Saxby
"Great place eat pleasant atmosphere and the service and quality of food was awesome highly..."
Darrel Growden
"Good food and great value. I could tell this restaurant is very popular among the locals. We were seated outside because inside was full and ..."
Angelique De Castro
"Really good kebabs at reasonable prices. Felt more healthy than a regular kebab, portions are large and well presented, and they had friendly service..."
John Wilson
"Got the mixed salad. Fantastic sauces. Meat is tender and generous. Not going to leave hungry. Very friendly staff that make you feel welcome. Beer..."
Mike Whipp
"Nice Turkish food, friendly prompt service. Good to have a variety of vegetarian..."
Jill Ford
"The cutest most authentic restaurant - such a lovely atmosphere and such attentive service! The food was phenomenal, truly, the best falafel I have..."
Lieschen Radyn
"Delicious food with generous portion sizes and excellent quality ingredients. Highly recommend the sharing..."
Scott Pollok
"Beautiful food. Great service. Huge portions and excellent experience. Highly..."
Angela Clark
The Vic Public House
87/100 (2062 ratings)
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New Zealand
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"Nice airy pub with good Guinness which is a great start. There's a range of DB beers (labelled Mac's but the real Mac's is back in Nelson) too...."
Steve Warne
"What a great pub/eatery they have established here. It some how has that old school pub feel, with a great restaurant/ eatery to boot. The food is..."
P W
"Without a doubt the best service we had on our trip through Newzeeland. Our bartender/waiter Blake did a fantastic job. Great food. Good beer. We..."
Jannis K
"Besides the amazing drinks and atmosphere, these guys offer excellent customer service. I wanted a beer and the amazing bartender custom made a..."
Jegan Nithianandan
"Very good understanding of gluten free and coeliac. Staff were friendly but unfortunately the food wasn't that great. Had a salad but the broccoli..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Nice bar food and fantastic service, the place has a nice warm..."
Vernon Gates
"Really enjoyed our dinner. I had the mac n cheese and it was on point! My hubby had the half chicken and he loved it. Nice..."
Megan Arthur
"Truffle Mac and Cheese isn’t much to look at but it tastes delicious. The perfect mix of white sauce, cheese and truffle flavoring in my opinion..."
Kaylee P
"Howard Williams hosted a quiz for us at the Jellyfish as part of our conference. Howard was easy to deal with and he did a fantastic job of..."
David Turnhout
"Was looking gor somewhere for quick dinner and decided to try here. Nice relaxed atmosphere with good menu, what more could we have asked..."
Patrick Burdon
"busy place on tue, quiz night.food was ok generous sizing for the beef nacho dish. music a lil loud for us but others obviously dont..."
Tania Mac
"Such a great spot. Great music being played in the back round. Friendly staff and let's talk about the food......FLIPPIN GREAT keep it up..."
Jeremy Gush
"Very yummy dinner, the place has a great atmosphere, and the service was..."
Rocque White
"So I didn't know what to expect diving into a buttermilk chicken donut with lashes of bacon, but boy was I suitably impressed. A very sweet and..."
James Russell
"Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and nice environment. I would recommend the roast dinner if you’re there on a Sunday. Avoid the pizzas,..."
Lawrence Chandler
"Evening Post theatre treat , pizza to tempt taste buds and waft down with a 'mean,' mead🍷 wine . Wait staff enthusiastically engaging..."
Kevin Fourie
The Monaco Kitchen
87/100 (511 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast
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Calamares
Pesto
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Fish
Pork
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Toasts
Schnitzel
Pancakes
Cakes
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Calamari
Lamb
"What a gem! We were lucky to get in without any booking thanks to the super friendly American staff member. The food was exceltional!! Very efficient..."
Anastasia Cherkasova
"What awesome food. The place is cosy and warm. The service is great and friendly. Our favourite dish was the entre corn fritter with peking duck. A..."
Kim and Ben Bouchet
"Loved the service and the portions of food. Hubby could not stop raving about the lamb! It’s tenderness straight off the bone. Complements to the..."
Tyah Ropati
"Food was great . Large portions . Copy atmosphere at dinner time . Enjovey both food and..."
Alka Karnik
"Excellent Braised Beef Short Rib. Waited a little long for the food though. Nice relaxed atmosphere, good..."
B. Kristensen
"Friendly staff and a great location. Indoors or outdoors dining, coffee, snacks and main meals. Giant chess set..."
Andrew Fraser
"New autumn menu is delicious. Best meal we've had in New Zealand on this..."
Joshua Melsom
"We love this place. The food is always excellent. Like the crispy pork..."
Mike Greenawalt
"Who would have thought the best restaurant in Nelson was so close to the best accommodation in Nelson? Highly recommended, really loved this..."
Lee Cook
"Excellent food. Everything we tried was absolutely..."
Eric Gutierrez
"Good place for a drink while staying at the hotel before heading out to..."
Bridget Sparks
"Great restaurant and manager! Definitely will come..."
X Yang (NZYANG)
"our group of 6 started the evening with drinks in the courtyard , .Followed by scrumptous food..."
Alison Souness
"Delicious food at a wonderful location with kindest..."
T M
"Delicious creations. Highly recommend Rocket and Cres..."
Dan B
"Great food. Awesome..."
Alex
"Great service. Accomodated our request for a quiet space to..."
Martin and Maree Jenkinson
The Deck Tahuna
87/100 (53 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Best chicken schnitzel and mushroom sauce I have ever had in my life. New couple managing the cafe are the best, helpful and kind. Portions almost..."
Sue Ll
"Lovely coffee and very friendly and helpful management. Nice spot for a quick..."
Clare Harrison
"Great friendly service, was offered alternative choices with food which suited me..."
Danny Oliver
"Lovely place. Plenty of space. Good customer..."
Ratu Kapaiwai
"Absolutely lovely place - great latte, and an extremely well priced seafood platter. Dog friendly venue. Just the place to recharge the batteries..."
David Reynolds
"Nice out look. great cheese rolls.coffee was good along with service.give it a..."
Brent Erskine
"Beautiful food and fantastic service. Dog friendly. A great walk down the beach to walk off what we..."
Kelly Beedie
"Excellent place to stop for fuel after riding. Mostly brought in..."
Pauline Edwards
"Excellent meal and service. Yummy curried mince pies..."
Sue Sara
"Great friendly staff, a good range of cabinet food, stay for lunch or morning tea, great for wheelchair, kids, or just to relax on your..."
shelley Lill
"A group of us turned up selection of food was limited. Service was..."
Sean Leighton
"Nice coffee ,great breakfast . Would definitely visit..."
Leaanne Shaw
"Amazing service even being rushed off their feet my steak was perfect absolutely enjoyed everything about the Deck Tahuna bonus extremely wheelchair..."
Niccola White
"With the bacon and eggs on toast being 14 bucks, you wouldn't expect real, good bacon, nice rye toast and bright yellow yolked eggs...."
Toby Walters
"Delicious genuine kiwi beef burgers!! Hot crispy chips and great friendly..."
Neil Mahoney
"Food and coffee was excellent and lovely young lady on the..."
Colin Appleton
"Close to home. Very yummy fish and..."
Taya Campbell
Richmond Roast House
87/100 (219 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Sunday roast beef with all the trimmings on a Monday night. Super tasty and very filling for the medium size meal. The Roast House Richmond will be..."
Johnny Kopinya
"Fantastic Roast Shop. Lamb was delicious and the potatoes are amazing! Highly recommend if anywhere near Richmond..."
Robert Lee
"Thanks Gary. Can always rely on a great roast. Its cooked well, generous servings and very tasty. And those..."
Chris Bowen
"Great food. I really enjoyed my..."
Kiwi McArthur (Kiwi Mc Arthur)
"Really enjoyed the meal I got,a good..."
Joanne Collings
"Wow Roast house Richmond from entering your restaurant I immediately noticed how calm the energy was lots of good vibes the lady at the till was kind..."
Quentin Woods
"Very good experience. Been in Nelson 3 years and only just found this place. Ordered 2 x lamb meals. Very good serving sizing and very good tasty..."
josh Hoffy
"My favourite place for a super yummy and cheap roast beef..."
Lucy McLaren
"Potatoes were yummy & lamb was delicious..."
Chula Matangi
"Thank you Gary, picked up roast potatoes for our mid winter Xmas lunch, Gary so kindly told us no payment needed, what an awesome thing to do for the..."
faye turnbull
"Ist time here as from the north island.... This place has the best roasts I have tasted.... Absolutely spot on.... So so yummy.... I had pork mmmm...."
Gayle Carey
"Awesome every time. Sometimes the potatoes are a little too good... I think they have a stash of the addictive chemicals McDonald's burgers have out..."
Dylan Niclol
"If you are in Richmond near Nelson, you feel like a rat dinner, but can't be bothered with cooking it, this is the answer. You can eat there, or..."
Keith Douthett
"Really great place offering delivery service during the week. Great for older people and generous serves. Super easy to work with for..."
Becky Strachan
"You got to go there if you like a roast meal you gotta go then meat is beautiful it's tender there variety is awesome there baked potatoes are you..."
Jayne Salisbury
Tides Bar And Eatery
86/100 (1157 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Chowder
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Beef
Prawns
Hot Pot
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Cheesecakes
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Seating
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Bloody delicious Not cheap but I recommend you get the set menu. It's a great deal and plenty of choices on..."
Linda Winifred
"Loved it! Great food and staff. Will be back again soon. Only down fall would be plastic straws! If i had known i was getting one i would have said..."
Rachel Clarke
"Had a wonderful meal. Excellent service. And an awesome evening. Would definatly go..."
Erin-Jo Funnell
"The prawn and scallop ravioli is amazing !!! Also the scallops !! Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 service great - staff very attentive! Interior..."
Orla Whelan
"We were staying at Trailways and went to the Tides for a drink to cap off the evening. Great bar service and range of drinks. Barman made drink for..."
Timothy
"Dropped in Friendly engaging welcome . Handled my wife's dietary needs well and looked for and delivered options. both our meals tasty and well..."
Paul
"In Nelson for work for about the 4th time in 9 months and each time I seem to be put up in a different hotel, so it was Trailways this time around. I..."
Otago Islander
"I bring a group of 20 or more people to The Tides most months for a business luncheon, and I have to say that every single time it surpasses our..."
Maxine Cook
"Very classy restaurant. The decor is minimalistic with a nice fancy candle and no tacky artwork. Had a few vegetarian options one of which was a filo..."
Rochelle
"First time here and we were incredibly blown away. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming but feels like fine dining. The service was extremely..."
Raven Stevens
"Wow!! Second time in Nelson...first time here...damn...the food is good!!! Classy, tasty, well presented...and beautiful flavour combinations....The..."
Stanley GOLIATH
"Good meal. Bit pricey but a premium dining experience. Bring some sun glasses as it's very bright outside in the evenings. Staff were nice and food..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Great food, service was over and above, especially for our 6 year old. Very helpful, friendly staff and meals were quickly provided. A lovely family..."
barbara gould
"We had our dinner there last week. Great dinning atmosphere especially if you can book a table by window. Very friendly staff & good service. we..."
Fergus Mao
"We went out as a large group for dinner. Service was quick, the staff friendly and professional, the food was nicely presented but the alcove where..."
Timothy Mora
"Most reliable restaurant in town! Never a bad meal, great menu options, and always great service. Very consistent and always my first..."
Georgia Samuels
"Great ambience and terrific menu. The sharing lamb platter for two was amazing. Highly..."
Sherilyn Tasker
"Fantastic dinner. Shared entree was delicious and great to try 5 different entrees for the price of 2. Quick and professional..."
Jo
"We dined here for dinner 3 times in one week while we were staying in Nelson. The food & service was excellent without fault. The fish, ribeye,..."
Jan
"Friendly staff and good drinks selection. The meals were delicious and catered to different sizes and diets. There is a nice view and a bunch of..."
Zach Ford
"Fantastic meal. Always dine here if staying in Nelson. Great..."
Anna Downes
"over all a nice place to dine at, food is nice and well presented, service is great and all staff are kind and friendly, ok why not 5 stars then,..."
robin cooper
"So awesome loved how the rooms were so clean staff were helpful. I've booked again for tomorrow and they gave me a..."
Becky Campbell
"Amazing meal .Highly recommended roast lamb for two. Perfect with maybe few more vegs. Back for..."
Michelle Hassan
"Only thing is it is pricey the food when eating out for two people, would be great if they had some options on specials each night that is..."
Hautai Greensill
"Delicious food, clean place, nice view and super friendly..."
Harith Al-Sahaf
"We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary at Tides last Saturday. It was an outstanding success made possible by the thoughtful and efficient staff...."
Bruce Scott-Hill
"Absolutely beautiful seafood. Lovely place for a peaceful dinner by the..."
Karen H
Mccashins Brewery Kitchen And Bar
86/100 (530 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Burger
Pork
Salad
Mussels
Fish & chips
Café
Bar
Pub
Café
New Zealand
Gastropub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Free off-street parking
Accepts American Express
Highchairs Available
Street Parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Never disappointed when we are in nelson and visit.The food selection is great. Staff very welcoming and never disappointed with the..."
Jill Milward
"A great selection of beers. Good vibe in the bar, and you can feel the brewery working around you. A great 5 beer taster option..."
Hans Helbig
"Loved this place! Amazing food. We had the squid and fried camembert. Delicious and beautifully presented. Great atmosphere and you can watch the..."
Sarah McMillan
"Great meals excellent chef. Short time to wait forour meals. Service excellent and nice friendly..."
Maxine Win
"Greatest service the missus and I have had hands down. Beers are outstanding and loved the Snackachangi chicken. Might have to try replicate back..."
Sam Hassall
"Nice beer garden as well as tables inside. Even a few sofas but you have to be quick or lucky to get them. Plenty of free parking outside. Good..."
Paul Taylor
"Went in for a family birthday lunch. 5 adults and one two year old. Great service, food and drinks. Great outdoor..."
thelibstar2
"We had dinner tonight and it was delicious. They had run out of desserts which we had hoped to takeaway. The service was perfect, thanks amazing..."
Martin Paul Phillips
"The best lattes in Nelson, friendly staff and good food. Great to be able to watch the brewery’s bottling operation through the window too. ..."
Happy Adventurer
"Good coffee friendly staff, can sit outside out the restaurant out the back. Close to cycle way. Plenty of food choices. Interesting range of..."
Lindsay Begg
"This is a car destination place....the cafe means you can look at the bottling plant whilst eating. Outside seating available overlooking the loading..."
Paul Collins
"Amazing place, amazing beer and the best service I've had in a while. Will definatley be back. Thanks to all the staff for the welcoming..."
Jake Shields
"Relaxed atmosphere, good service and nice food and drink..."
Adrian Humphries
Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe
86/100 (1294 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love Taaj, the best Indian in Nelson. They actually make their dishes spicy.. Never had a bad meal from here. Takeaways sometimes take a while to..."
Shelby Keen
"Taaj has always been a great restaurant to order from, whether via Deliver Easy or in person. Their butter chicken is the best in town, followed by..."
Taylor O'Carroll
"I am a regular here, love the place and the food. Good value for money, great taste, excellent customer service. I was recently served by Prachi..."
mukesh bisht
"Awesome place to dine and relax. Great atmosphere and very good service. Prices were fair, and the food was amazing. Lots to choose from, but I am..."
Alexei Borissenko
"We will happily be making the 2 hr drive to come and eat here again and again and probably again. We can't even explain the flavors of everything we..."
D B
"This place is better than any other Indian restaurant in Nelson. The goat curry from here is absolute *chef’s kiss*. I have tried many, if not all..."
Hannah Vickers
"Best curry I've had in years. Up on holiday from North Canterbury. Absolutely delicious. Compliments to the chefs . Will be..."
Mary Procter
"We got some takeaway here. Lamb Madras and Mango Chicken. Both dishes were delicious. We also had some naan breads. The garlic cheese naan was..."
Melissa H
"We've just been here for tea.. food,service,staff all wonderful. Music very nice too. Thank you to all..."
Andrew Piper
"Best Indian food I ever had in NZ; and it’s reasonably..."
Jasper Kang
"Great service, fast out with food and presentation of it, great lunch time..."
Joanne Robinson
"really lovley customer service, even gave my friend a free drink as she didn’t order one! good was amazing and the lunch special is such a good..."
celia wallace
"Always get great food. Also only place I've been able to get a Bhuna in Nelson. Just be aware they tend to be a little bit spicier than some other..."
The Electrician
"Fabulous lunch with friends. Lovely friendly server. Highly recommend. I had the best butter chicken..."
Christine Johnston
"Most authentic Indian food I've had in the region. There is something special about the spices that they use which makes it stand out from the..."
Anjelo Mascarenhas
"The food is always awesumly yummy as every time I reckon.. Never any complaints from any of my massive tribe just maybe if I get things to hot for..."
Jana Huriana Anderson-Tawaka
"Amazing!!!! We ordered dinner for delivery! Arrived fresh and hot. Amazing service and the best Indian we have had in a long time. 100 stars!!!! Will..."
karina mcdonald
"Such great consistency where other places sometimes lack. The food is always spot on and absolutely great for vegetarians. On my most previous time..."
David
The Indian Cafe Stoke
86/100 (104 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Indian
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
"Like all couples, my wife and I have a "Favourite" eating establishment. A place you can visit where you are sure of excellent food, service and..."
Phill Urquhart
"Have been meaning to visit for some time and was not disappointed. Visited at lunch time. Great dining room. Excellent attentive staff. Wide ranging..."
Gordon Shaw
"Mild butter chicken was amazing. Great place to dine, friendly staff and meals always..."
tania wilson
"Always the best Indian food. Authentic taste, not too sweet compared to others. Kids love it too. Onion Bhaji always a hit with the..."
Hailee McQuade
"Great food! Always welcoming and friendly. Prompt service for both take aways and dine in. Highly..."
Myffie James
"Hard to fault. Way better than usual food. Tasty and not over-salted. Small and cosy. Young waitress took our cheek with great humour too. We'll be..."
Richard Mojel
"Got the vegetarian buffet for two and it was great! Good spread of starters and was nice to have a selection of curries to try. Good price too!..."
Dean Franklet
"Yumm Curry and fun waitstaff I go back often to see friendly staff and fast delish..."
Phoenix Bisdee
"Tried the lunch platter and loved it. Great value and..."
Mark 007
"Had a curry attack so tried here 1st time. Wow! Very helpful guy who showed me the rather extensive menu. Couldnt choose so asked what he..."
Joseph Meleisea
"Fantastic meal on a hot summer evening in Stroke, sat outside in a gorgeous breeze. All of the food was great, but their Chicken Tikka is the best..."
Leonie Wright
"One of the best Indian meals I have had in a very long time. We had the banquet for two, which was enormous. The food was authentic and 'hot' was not..."
Wayne Carter
"Tried and tested - have compared meals from this restaurant with another local Indian takeaway, and can say that this one has the best. Veg korma and..."
Karen Hope
"I've been to both the Nelson and Richmond Indian Cafe's, and they are great don't get me wrong. However the stoke store is awesome, always generous..."
Jared “jjracer” Dacombe
"Absolutely love their food. Very good service. Would definitely..."
lee-anne kennedy
"Great service, delicious food. Friendly staff.vgood prices as well. I enjoy how runny the curry is compared to some other restaurants because you can..."
Thomas Harper
"We were booked at the Richmond store but ended up at the Stoke outlet. The manager was very welcoming and seated us in the heated outdoor area. It..."
Sujata Annavarapu
"We ordered Rogan Josh to go, and it was hands down the most amazing Rogan Josh I've ever eaten. The lamb was perfectly cooked, and the sauce had an..."
Louise Perzigian
Smugglers Pub And Cafe
85/100 (3178 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Fish & chips
Beef
Burrito
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"From the outside we thought this place would be a very average pub feed, but it outdid our expectations for sure! Lovely fish tacos, great kids..."
Kim Seaward
"Food was excellent with big portions and loads of flavour, all cooked perfectly. Really friendly service and great value for money. Would 100% come..."
Gavin James
"Blown away by this amazing place. Food was impeccable, worth every dollar. I had the Lamb Loin (it's a dinner special), the Hot Pudding of the Day..."
Yu E
"Great restaurant, the mains are quite huge. Tacos are a great size for older kids. Steak was meant to come with coleslaw but came with leafy greens...."
Emma May
"The food was so yummy, and the place has great character. Peter, our waiter, is great! - so friendly with a great sense of humor. "Bob" the fish in..."
Nathan Blaxall
"We are extremely satisfied customers and highly recommend everyone in the area to check out Smugglers! The food and customer service here was..."
TJ R
"Wow! What a stunning place! The interior is creative and there's is always something to look at. The service was a amazing. Duty manager was a bloody..."
antony clark
"Really nice and delicious restaurant. The steak was really good and also the fries. The ambient in the restaurant is like you are sitting in a pub..."
Steffi Brüm
"Great service very inviting and easy to book. Our waiter was on point in taking orders with our big group with lots of jokes. Family friendly place..."
Danii Matthews
"Excellent food,great service,its a little bit dear but great food and good size..."
Ian Wilson
"Amazing place to visit. We had the best waitress, Maia who made the night amazing. Well worth every minute spent there..."
Conor Walsh
"We had great time at this restaurant! The owner was super friendly, he was very accommodating. Kids meal was great value, my steak was good. The food..."
Kumiko Steer
"We went there for a family outing. Welcome was warm and friendly, we were quickly seated and menus arrived. Drinks followed soon after. The range of..."
Donald Lamont
"Overall good food and great staff, but I did think the food is a bit lacking. The ribs and brisket were good but not great. The serving size was..."
Daniel Lee
"Great atmosphere. Smugglers has been operating for ages in Nelson and is now more of an institution. Lots of seating with small and large tables,..."
Simon nicholson
"Had a large group booking. The service was fantastic, prompt, and efficient. They kept everyone's glass full, and the meals came within a good time..."
Rachael Steans
"Came here and ended up going for the cheap lunch option with dessert. Next time I would like to try a normal menu meal as they do look amazing in the..."
Kate Griffiths
"Was impressed with this restaurant themed bar. For dinner we had the brisket and the calamari and both were good quality meals. The establishment was..."
L Lee
Mama Cod
85/100 (1598 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Healthy
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Prawns
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Octopus
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Ceviche
Calamares
Pork
Crawfish
Salmon
Catfish
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Chowder
Lamb
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Lobster
Seafood Platters
Salad
Cod
Sit down
Healthy
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Highly recommend Everything was amazing Highly recommend the seafood platter, so tasty and loved the variety and the great flavors. Everyone loved..."
Ella Causer
"Only got to spend a few days in Nelson yet this place was so amazing we had to go back twice with no regrets. Top notch service friendly and..."
Jessica Rangiwananga
"I was expecting a great meal, good service and not a loud atmosphere. Guess what I got? A perfect night with a very nice meal. The beer and wine were..."
Ken McMillan
"Food and staff were fantastic!!!!!! We had the seafood platter, was the best food we have had in some time, delicious!!! Definately be coming back..."
Melanie Hunter
"We dine here regularly for brunch, lunch and dinner. The staff are friendly the atmosphere classy and comfortable but what we also love & enjoy..."
Shazzy Wetere
"After a two year battle to get my partner (who used to be a burger and chips kinda guy) to accompany me to the cod and lobster we were warmly..."
Connie Fleming
"We had no reservation but were fortunate that early diners were departing. We preferred to sit in the bar area and were thoroughly impressed with..."
Corri Taylor-Bissell
"I went there expecting top notch food. I wasn't disappointed. Service couldn't be faulted. If not in NZ, I would have tipped the waitress. She was..."
Jamie Hall
"My partner and I brunched here yesterday and have nothing but good things to say. He had the Pork and Apple sausage brunch and I had the baked eggs...."
Shaz Nicholls
"Not 100% forgot our entree, lamb was overcooked but still loved every bite was delish cocktails went down a treat ..."
Kim Hall
"A lovely evening. Great menu recommendations and service from our waitress, scrumptious seafood starter, delicious mains and decadent desserts! ..."
Shelley Carppe
"Excellent food, very prompt service and attentive service. Friendly staff took a moment to chat with me. Blue Cod was amazingly delicious. A must..."
Jan Gillette
"We had a very delicious snapper dinner. We sat outside and listened to a fabulous guitar player who played Neil Young, Cat Stevens and James Taylor..."
Lois Eisen
"We recently hosted a suprise 60th dinner at Cod and Lobster for my Mum. From the minute I contacted them about hosting a large group they were..."
Casey Adams
"Nice tasty food. Very small portion. Friendly service, ellegant restaurant. I think a bit overpriced for the quantity, even for a fine dining..."
Ainecraft
"My favourite place in Nelson for a treat! The seafood platter is deceivingly filling. You get so many different things on there which you don't..."
Charmaine
"We both started with the twice cooked hoisin pork belly and it was absolutely beautiful. For my main I had the blackened Ora King salmon and it was..."
Kirstin Lucas
"This place was recommended to us by the moteler and was well worth the short walk to have dinner. Steak was great cooked to perfection as was the..."
Bill T
"The cocktails here are highly recommended & the service is outstanding. We were treated with friendly & unobtrusive service & were served freshly..."
DianaW
"Omg we went here on New Year's Eve and it was amazing. It was that awesome we actually went there 2x while staying in Nelson. Just for the cocktails..."
Prasanna
"Great service. Good pricing for lunch, and when our dessert was late in arriving we were offered coffee which we were not charged for. Would highly..."
Simon nicholson
"Absolutely love this place, I drink and eat here at least once a week. The staff have incredible service and are so amazing at what they do. Nick and..."
Hollie Scott
"A 'must visit' when in Nelson if you are a foodie...superbly cooked meal with an array of taste delights in what we had. Cannot speak highly enough..."
Tony Adams
"One of the best meals that I've ever had. Knowledgeable staff, excellent service. Fantastic..."
Johanna Thompson
"Must come! Great ambience, service and quality food. They’ve got lobster roll lunch sets from 11-4pm! Must try their lobster bisque, platter was..."
Vicki Tan
"This was a very memorable meal. Fine dining at its best. One of the best sea food meals ever. Fantastic ambience and even better service. Highly..."
Max Makheri
"Took my partner here for his birthday and it was great! Really nice service, food and drinks, can highly..."
Malin Wahlgren
"Wow the seafood here is awesome. The truffle fries are to die for. Service and ambience is excellent. Fresh simple tasty food. Highly..."
Ankit Narotam
"What an amazing find! Exquisite flavours, outstanding service, cocktail-making entertainment and a cool, laid-back vibe. Top tip- Make a booking!..."
Monique | Zenders
Ford's Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (1465 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Soups
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Duck
Eggs Benedict
Calamari
Toasts
Risotto
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Creme Brulee
Tuna
Halloumi
Calamares
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Crab
"This is truly an iconic Nelson eatery that keeps us coming back time and time again. The food is consistently of a very high standard and perhaps..."
Jo Managh
"I had the Angus fillet steak it was absolutely delish my husband had the snapper and said it also was delish. This restaurant is our favourite and..."
Jo Drummond
"Excellent range of exquisite food, cooked to perfection and served in a timely manner. Our table pf 4 enjoyed 3 courses, all had a different option..."
Suzanne Downes
"We had an overnight getaway in Nelson and happened along Fords. Wow! Just wow! The food was so good. Both my husband and I loved what we ordered (I..."
Rebecca Ellen Smith
"Hadn't been before, so no expectations. But it was absolutely amazing. Delicious high standard food, great with my 2 and 5yr olds, and fantastic..."
Emma McMenamin
"Had a meal here last night. Absolutely beautiful meal. And awesome service. Would highly recommend going there. We are looking forward to coming..."
Erin-Jo Funnell
"Fords menu standard and quality is always impeccable - having known the owners and experiencing their kai 25yrs later the consistency is so polished!..."
Reni Wereta-Gargiulo
"OMG What an amazing dinner. The venue is lovely and the staff were fantastic. From the pork belly entree to the lamb duo for main completed by the..."
Alysha Katrina
"Great staff, stunning food, perfect atmosphere, lovely relaxed..."
Pam Frater
"Steak was cooked to perfection, dessert and coffee delicious. Staff excellent. Highly..."
Gavin Yates
"Fords is always great, fabulous food,amazing staff, I am always happy to take guests there, because they are so consistently..."
Kate Bradley
"Fantastic food very friendly staff and very accommodating!! Biggest recommendation for Nelson 🥂👏👏🥂 well done guys..."
Netty Parr
"Lunch here today. My partner had Warm halloumi salad and I had sticky pork belly salad. Very tasty. Also a wine and ginger beer for $55. Staff very..."
Mike Whipp
"May have been the best meal so far in NZ. A beautiful filet of fish (very generous helping) over roasted vegetables and a sweat potato sauce with..."
Jeffrey Gates
"I got a coffee from Ford’s. it’s really good as been recommended to me. Astonishing amazing atmosphere when you have your coffee outside...."
Fahad_ Alge
"Excellent brunch I had French toast with orange maple syrup and bacon. It was delicious and beautifully..."
Hazel Hutchinson
"Visited Ford with friends. Food was amazing, mushroom chips with blue cheese sauce were an amazing new experience. Mussels and squid were delicious..."
David Wood
"Outstanding meal. The lamb blackstrap and it was amazing. My brother had the fish of the day on the risotto and will not stop talking about..."
Zane Meadors
"We ordered the sticky date pudding and the panna cotta desserts. Best desserts ever as well as great customer service. Would highly..."
Anonymous
"fab food. fab service. fab location. cozy atmosphere. perfect place to enjoy the full 3cource and wine match (or cocktails) dining..."
larissa huntley
"Had breakfast here and although it was a little pricey the eggs benedict was amazing and the service was quick and..."
Tashamantium
"We had a lovely meal here and were attended to by very friendly and helpful staff. Sitting outside and people watching in Nelson’s busier area was..."
A No Grainer
"We dine here 3 or 4 times a year and have never been disappointed. We dined there tonight on the occasion of our Silver Wedding Anniversary and we..."
Peter Jones
"Nice eggs Florentine! Always good to get house made Hollandaise. Great spot for a morning drink in the sun. The staff are friendly too. Decent..."
Keates
"When a dinner table plunges in to silence as the main dishes have been placed , you know the chef has done something right! We were lucky enough to..."
Rachel EagleAirwaves
"We originally stopped at Ford’s just to have coffee in the beautiful patio in the plaza but after seeing everybody else’s food decided to have..."
Ori Barnik
"Excellent service, great food. We were greeted with a smile and promptly seated and drink order taken. Breakfast was delivered promptly and exceeded..."
David Lister
"Great food, even better service. The duty manager here is smart and knows how to run her bar and dining room. We walked in early one evening..."
Theresa