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Arden Bar And Kitchen
96
/100 (666 ratings)
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Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Bar
Wine Bar
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Beef
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Wine Bar
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
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
The Kitchen
93
/100 (374 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Contemporary
Cafe
Healthy
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Waffles
Juice & Smoothies
Waffles & Crepes
Burger
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
CafƩ
Contemporary
Healthy
CafƩ
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Rhythm And Brown
93
/100 (172 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
Bar
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Drinks
"Best bar Cute bartender's Fantastic drinks and..."
Michael Coles
"Super relaxed and intimate space, perfect for meeting up with friends for a pre-gig drink and catchup. Brilliant collector selections on vinyl warm..."
Davina Moffat
"Lovely bar with super friendly staff and great relaxed atmosphere - focus on service and great music played off real records. This is a hidden..."
Danny Sugar
"It's a nice bar the candles are lovely, but probably a bit too dark. It's also quite hard to see what bottles are on the shelf as it's quite dark and..."
Ashleigh Murphy
"Scotty has a great place here. Great music, five boutique beers which change regularly, wine, cocktails and finger food. The place to meet up after..."
Neil Chesterman
"This is the best little bar in Nelson by a country mile. It's cool, has great staff, has great beer, has great live music and also only plays vinyl..."
David Finlay
"Excellent service, very friendly, welcoming staff. An intimate space, a great place to catch up with a friend(s) in a relaxed..."
Lynne Whitteker
"The best spot in Nelson to enjoy a craft beer or cocktail. Smart and cosy, but not..."
Tim Cleghorn
"Great cool bar, quirky decisions and wicked music. Good beer..."
Mike Riversdale
"Cozy elegant bar with small outside area, offers craft beer. Has sometimes live music..."
Klara Fall
Prince Albert Backpackers And Bar
89
/100 (306 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
New Zealand
Contemporary
Contemporary
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Harbour Light Bistro
88
/100 (2363 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Ribs
Beef
Key lime pie
Beef Cheeks
"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.Ā 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. Ā Our first trip was nineteen years ago. Ā I was pregnant and it was under different management. Ā 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
"Itās 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
Ford's Restaurant & Bar
85
/100 (1465 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Soups
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Crab
Duck
Eggs Benedict
Calamari
Toasts
Risotto
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Creme Brulee
Halloumi
Calamares
Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
"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 š„ššš„ 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 Fordās. itās 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 Nelsonās 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 Fordās just to have coffee in the beautiful patio in the plaza but after seeing everybody elseās 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
Melrose House Cafe
83
/100 (1424 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salmon
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Cakes
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
CafƩ
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We went for high tea at Melrose and my family and I were absolutely amazed by everything! The price was very good for what we got: $36 per person..."
Joy Fu
"Stunning setting. Had a very enjoyable lunch and I chose roasted vegetable which was better than expected. Beautifully presented and much enjoyed...."
Jan De Courcy
"Just absolutely fabulous. Best cup of coffee I've had in a very long time.... gorgeous brunch. I had the Frumpets. Delicious and beautifully..."
Jo Watson
"I used to work at Melrose Cafe for 7 months last year, and those 7 months working there were the best months of my life. Melrose cafe is owned by an..."
Bianca Williams
"We discovered this place by accident. Had a lovely lunch here and some tea and scones after. Best choice ever. The lunch was delicious and healthy!..."
B B91
"Firstly, I think I have to address the amazing quality of service. The staff are sufficiently attentive without being annoyingly intrusive, and are..."
Jegan Nithianandan
"We had my daughter's surprise bridal shower at Melrose today. All of the staff went along with the secret squirrel plan and it was an absolutely..."
Tarsh Barnett
"Every December we come home to Motueka for early Christmas. We always go to Malrose for lunch. As we did today. Food was great, house/cafe was..."
chris ryan
"The cafe gives of a very relaxing vibe with excellent service. The food we ordered are delicious and beautifully decorated. As beautiful as the..."
Yun-shyh Pang
"This gorgeous cafe is a hidden gem in Nelson! Absolutely stunning ambiance for a relaxing weekend . Extremely friendly and courteous staffs with..."
Sneha Bharadwaj
The Styx
83
/100 (3503 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Seafood
Contemporary
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Ceviche
Salad
Cakes
Scallops
Calamari
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Fish & chips
Swordfish
Prawns
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Cash Only
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Seating
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic friendly service knowledgeable. Food was not only well presented but the flavors to match. Have found our little go to place while we are..."
Mark Keast
"A great way to finish the day in Nelson. Lovely food and pleasant, attentive and efficient service. I had seafood chowder, one of us had pizza and..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"Although I love to eat out, it can be very daunting and exhausting for me. I was born with a rare Metabolic Disorder in which I cannot eat protein,..."
Stephanie Lyes
"Great view, friendly staff and one of the best Seafood Chowders I've had in a long time - well seasoned and a good variety of seafood. The portions..."
EpiCurious
"The place is very comfortable and generous. For the amount of staff compared to number of customers, it took a while for someone to come over and..."
Tanya Engineer
"Ordered the pizza and pork belly. The pizza tasted pretty good and the pork belly was decent. However, love the ambiance of the restaurant and the..."
Margareta Dorothea
"Yesterday me and my partner visited The Styx Kitchen as it was recommended by a friend. On first entrance the inside of the resuraunt was completely..."
Mariette Cameron
"Yes they do have local craft brews on tap, but the coffee addiction needed tending to. Love their enormous cheesy scone and flourless orange..."
Heneedsfood
"Good food and chilled vibe.. Had the scallop carbonara .. was beautiful! Didnt feel ill halfway like i normally do, and ended up scoffing the entire..."
Thekittaysmeow
"I went here and had the seafood chowder. One of the best I have ever had! So generous with heaps of seafood. The waitress was thoughtful and funny..."
Astrid
"I've now eaten here many times at different times for brunch, lunch and dinner.The menu always has daily changing specials as well as..."
Mandy Rainbowrific
"I have been here many times, it is my local i guess. the staff are always vibrant, helpful and polite. the food is great, pizzas today were great,..."
Ian Lambie
"I have been several times now, different times of the day, just for coffee and cake in the afternoon and several times for dinner.All visits..."
Mandy
"My mother, wife and I visited The Styx for lunch and I must say, the service and meals were top notch. The ladies had Seafood Chowder and regard it..."
Eric Stewart
"My partner and I have been to several of the two-for-one Pizzas on Tuesday evenings. It was just right - a quick pizza and a glass of wine (or beer)..."
Chris T
"Went there in January with my family that were visiting. We had pizzas, but they were very good and the family still talk about "those yummy..."
Teresa Eddy
"Delightful restaurant by the sea. I am completely impressed that my platter of 3 seafoods (fish, garlic shrimp, calamari) and chips was served so..."
maureen mason
"Really lovely service. The Bloody Mary had a nice mild spice. The seafood chowder is one of the better ones I have had, highly recommend. Calamari..."
Amy Avocado
"The meal was lovely just a little sparse. Seafood Combo was talked up as more than enough for 1 person and would feed 2 persons. When it came to the..."
Tess Curry
"Nipped in for dessert and a coffee, fantastic service and food was excellent. We had the cheesecake. A very popular restaurant so would recommend..."
Gary Roberts
"Staff were so kind & friendly. Food was absolutley delish along with the drinks! Loved having a nice view on such a beaut day too..."
J Martin
"Lovely waitress. Took great care of us. Yummy food and cocktails (only wish they had oysters on the menu). Food came out pretty fast. The steak melt..."
Billie Gurl
"Food was excellent! Very fresh. Highly recommend the pan fried fish and chowder. Also tried the crumbed fish and fish&chips. Were also good. Service..."
Mihwa Lee
"Down from Auckland, visiting family and we went to dinner over Labour weekend. Iād been told the food was good. And it was superb! I ordered the..."
Anne Anderson
"Does this menu ever change? In saying that, my fish of the day was really delicious and cooked perfectly. Had a bit of a wait for drinks, etc, can..."
Janis Iggo
"Excellent food and friendly, helpful service. Great fresh seafood options which we all enjoyed. Chowder exceptional! Had a great spot outside with..."
Shane Buckner
623 Restaurant And Bar
78
/100 (718 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Fish
Burger
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Contemporary
Pub
New Zealand
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts American Express
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Street Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Cash Only
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Well where to start!!! A simple meal of steak, eggs, and chips taken to another level. Service from the staff outstanding. The atmosphere, good..."
Michael Coursey
"Went with a couple of friends and came during their $25 deal. Worth it! I ate the vegetarian pasta and had the house wine. Also got the Tobeleron..."
Cait Morin
"We were looking for the place to watch rugby tonight and we found here. Very good food especially green curry mussels š good curry !!!!! * All..."
J H.
"What a great meal. Wife and I had the chilli cheese garlic bread and the stuffed chicken breast. No room for desert. Service was great. Good music..."
Brendan Cook
"Great place to come eat here at 623, drink, chill. Upstairs eating.. the staff are great n friendly also, cheif is on point with his meals, cooked to..."
Shaun Harris
"Had the best Fish and chips meal at 623. Fish was fresh, large pieces, cook very well, lovely crisp batter, crisp chips and a salad that a lot more..."
Diane Thomas
"So Delicious bacon and eggs ill have them any..."
Kimmy Hansen
"Wonderful place great food definitely be..."
Lisa Toa (Ravenskull)
"awesome staff, food was great. my dad couldn't stomach the hospitals dinner so asked for freid chicken and prawns, they catered for my dad's changes..."
Sam Doran
"We had our bday/anniversary here last night.. Omg what an amazing team!! The outdoor setting was perfect, the staff were amazing went over & above..."
Juanita Akauola
"Came here for the first time in years last week. Amazing meals, will have to keep coming back to try all the other meals i wanted to have. Great..."
Jimmith Thyroid
"Wanted to give credit to the wonderful friendly staff today during lunch out with my mum. Fantastic service and delicious food at reasonable prices...."
Linda Kotua
"Friendly staff, very welcoming and helpful. Amazing food. I had Spare Ribs, tender, just enough spice the best I have ever had. Will definitely be..."
Janice Turner
"We were there as a reserved group for a farewell. The pub did a set menu for us at reasonable price. Our waitress,Victoria, was excellent taking..."
Keith Douthett
"My wife and I took a chance on this place and BOY, ARE WE GLAD WE DID!!!! all around great food! Nothing pretentious about the food; you will get..."
Pierre & Michele
"Really enjoyed my Wednesday night special of steak, chips and salad. Ordered mushroom sauce for my steak, could have done with more sauce but all..."
Colin Coetzee
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