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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
Harbour Light Bistro
88/100 (2363 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Ribs
Beef
Key lime pie
Beef Cheeks
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Crab
"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
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
Lamb
Risotto
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Beef
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Hot Pot
Salad
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Duck
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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
The Styx
83/100 (3503 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Scallops
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Swordfish
Prawns
Fish & chips
Pasta
Ceviche
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Seating
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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. I’d 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
Speight's Ale House
79/100 (2526 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Fish & chips
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Burger
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Beef
Prawns
Nachos
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at speights ale house. I ordered; crispy Squid & prawn twisters for the entree and Black cherry chicken as my..."
Foodie
"A quick  drop in as by the airport. Some  snapper bites and  chicken sliders and  calamari and a meat lovers pizza were enjoyed by all. Service..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"Had a lovely meal at Speights Ale House Nelson this evening. The staff were very friendly and the small this are important as they brought a small..."
Neil Donoghue
"Have been here a few times now, and impressed every time. Good location, staff friendly and good food and selection of tap beer. We will be back!..."
Scotsman
"Amazing seafood chowder & salads.. Great beers, good staff.. Good for rugby etc Gotta check it out good vibes... Worth a visit......"
Nathan Hall
"Came after the WOW exhibit, which is just across the street for a drink. I had the 5 malt old dark and it was great. Looks pretty busy..."
Richard Y
"We only had one night in Nelson as part of our tour of the South Island , we decided on the ale house nelson as it had been recommended by a friend..."
Craig Fabian
"I only have the best reviews for the Speights Ale House. Coming from Christchurch I have been many times to our local restaurant and have always had..."
Jason Morgan
"We went here with guests from England and had a great night.Steaks were particularly good . Hot bread starters delicious and huge portions. ..."
Stephen Davidson
"Wow! I have to commend this place on pretty much everything. We had an experience tonight second to none and we are regular diners around the town...."
Lynn Ferguson
"Attending Nelson Masters- booked a table (last minute) for 8 of us at Speights- seated upstairs on a very busy Friday night. Ordered cocktails (one..."
Maria C
"Had a great lunch at Speights Ale House today. It was very busy but the staff were great, told us there would be a 30 minute wait for food, but we..."
Sharon
"Huge thank you to Gareth, Caitlin and the Team at Speights Ale House Nelson for a great night on Saturday. Our friends and family were all impressed..."
Sally Blain
"I have dined at a few Speight's Ale Houses round the South Island and have normally come away disappointed but tonight I had the chicken and it was..."
Colette
"Five lads on a boys weekend ate and drank around Nelson for four days. Our night here was amazing food, well beyond what we expected from a Speights..."
SMD
"Went Sunday evening with friends for a meal. The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant was quite busy. The meal was lovely and the waitress Naomi..."
Valerie Gribble
"Absolutely delicious!!! Everything about the meal and experience were were awesome!!! Staff (think our waitress was Charlotte) were lovely!!! Food..."
Casey
"We have had lunches (yum lamb shanks) and evening meals at the Speights Ale House and we couldn't fault it. Latest Saturday night compliments to the..."
Karon Smith
"Awful. Undercooked chips, gristle in the chicken burger and unripe, un-melted brie in there too. Really disappointing. How hard is it to make a..."
Tim Stockley
"Completed impressed by the quality of the food, standard of service and the decor is new, relevant and trendy! When we arrived the welcoming from..."
Marie Allan
"We have dined at he Ale House for about our sixth time tonight and this place is so worth recommending. We are a couple who spend a fair amount of..."
Jackie
"July 2012 - Lovely food and attentive efficient service, they checked every course that we were happy with our meals and very friendly and..."
Mandy
"First time, we have been there, the food was fabulous and generous portion. The atmosphere was really nice, cozy and warm. Staff were really great..."
Ana C
"Dined at the Ale House again last night & again it was awesome I had the fish of the day crispy skin White warehou with mash & crab bisque it..."
Aaron
"I haven't lived in Nelson long, but I have eaten almost everywhere and this was by far the best I've tried in a very long time.I normally..."
David Thompson
"I had the pleasure of having a bar lunch here when I was down on business 17th May 2012. Service was excellent and friendly and the food was superb,..."
Will Thomson
"Had a great evening. Hubby's surprise 40th 20+ people meals service was great, Bread was divine, mains were all delivered and presented well and were..."
Anita Thompson
"Top restaurant for service food and decor!!!! This restaurant is rated top of the top for service. My partner and I went for dinner and were treated..."
Luke Raharuhi
"My wife and i had dinner at the Speights Ale House last night, as I had visited a number of times with mates for a Friday beer and really enjoyed the..."
Rob Whittaker
"I took my family to the Speights Ale House this evening for one of our children's birthdays. I had already eaten a couple of times with clients and..."
Julian Kett
"I have eaten and drank (Heaps!!!) at the Speights Ale House Nelson - the food, service and welcome is exceptional. I have entertained clients there,..."
Murray Leaning
"Hi. 4 of us locals visited on 1 March 2012. My partner had gone to the bar to get us drinks but a waitress noticed I didn't have a drink and came and..."
LOIS MORELAND
"I recently dined at the Speights Ale House for my Birthday. We had a table of 30 people and all left very impressed! The food was fantastic and the..."
Laura McCallum
"My partner and I came here for dinner in late January just a wee while after it had opened. We booked for 7pm and it wasn't as busy as i thought it..."
Rose
"Went to the ale house on New Year’s eve with a group of twelve, it was a great experience and we ended up having a great night. We were welcomed by..."
Connors
"I am from Wellington and was visiting my family in Nelson over Xmas. I took my mum, Nana and Step dad to the Speights Ale House on the Thursday the..."
James Crichton
"We dined at the Speights Ale House on the 2nd Jan. I can honestly say the place is magnificent! The bar is upmarket and trendy which was complimented..."
Daniel Hodder
"As the other review on this site sounded suspiciously like a plug for another restaurant i decided to check out the ale house for myself while in..."
Bernadette
"Went for lunch on a Sunday. Food was fantastic and the beer good. Good and friendly service. Atmosphere was friendly and..."
Vernon Gates
"Great food, large portions and big prices for mains. The cod cpuld have been fresher, but the ribs were excellent. Everyone had a great time and the..."
Tyrone Penning
"The food is always good and a reliably high standard. We love the staff, always helpful and attentive. Difficult to create ambience/ atmosphere in..."
Allison Mitchell
"Can’t state highly enough the quality and yumminess of the food at this restaurant. We have dined here for both evening and brunch on a few..."
Denise McGrath
"Went for a late lunch, service and friendliness of all the staff was impeccable, meal arrived swiftly and was delicious 😋, would highly..."
Diane Hills
"We ate there twice in one day. Food was fabulous, prices were reasonable. Service was awesome and atmosphere was..."
cheree Atkins
"First visit here, love the prawn and mussels they were so amazingly good. Had lamb and beef wellington they were delicious too. Beef wellington..."
Kayes Chu
"Service tonight was faultless. There are a few 5 star restaurants around the world that could learn a thing or two from the people on the floor there..."
Matt Rutherford
"Beautiful place to start a rainy day on Kaikōura. The food and beverages were superb, full of flavors and texture. Go without hesitation : hot..."
Yasmin B-Merlo
"Food was great, tasty and generous portions. The service from everyone was next level - genuine warm smiles, so friendly and..."
Clint Wagener
"had a lovely server last night who had an amazing memory and knowledge of daily specials in the kitchen & drinks, food was great and fast service..."
lucy shegedin
"While on a cycling tour of pubs in the area, we thought that we would kick off our day at The Speights Alehouse. Having been raised in Central Otago,..."
Phill Urquhart
"Dined here last night with four others. The place was buzzing, was a great atmosphere. Service was amazing, entrees ands mains came out super fast...."
Sonya Watson
"was a good portion serving. Biggest fault was time to get meal with a larger group we were in, not their..."
Colin Saunders (Stretch0)
"2 visits in one week while visiting Nelson because of the mussels. So delicious, great white garlic chilli sauce. It was yummy! Wish I could take..."
Melanie Owubokiri
"First time very cool ,well recommend as a place to meet friends for a meal . Outside sitting and lots of parking . Hope there are ways for people to..."
Brent Wells
"Great food always, good to come here with a group of people and have a yarn. Steak was nicely done and appetisers (Prawn twists and pizza) were good...."
Peony Yang
"Had a Amazing Lunch today and the best service and food. Restaurant was Super clean and people Awesomely friendly. Just found the steel seats a bit..."
jaco de jongh
Anchor Bar & Grill
74/100 (2905 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Seafood
Vegan Options
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Surf And Turf
Scallops
Oyster
Arancini
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Chowder
Fish & chips
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Curry
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Have been here several times and always get fantastic service. The meals are all excellent. Highly recommend! Will definitely be going..."
Adrienne McNicholl
"Great service great food was pretty busy and service was onto every a new cheaper menu and it was to die for I will be back for sure keep it up..."
Campbellrollo
"hi, i had the pleasure of dining with restaurant and team, was very very happy with the night food was outstanding service was also , awesome..."
Chad Andrew
"Just fantastic. This is Nelson's hidden gem for food. It's obviously a favourite of the locals and our taste buds now know why. The steaks are..."
Pam
"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere. Child friendly and great food is a hard combination to find but here at Anchor it's all in one bundle. I had..."
Graeme
"Do you like seafood? We do, and luckily, we have found this restaurant. We visited on Easter Sunday, and it was not busy at all. There are plenty of..."
Attila Kiss
"Braving the storm, I decided to take my parents out for lunch as they were on holiday with us and the rubbish weather reduced our options for..."
Phill Urquhart
"Great meal with a great view highly recommend for a nice night..."
Daniel Paul
"It was my first time there and one I would happily do it again. The atmosphere of the place and the friendlyness of the staff combined with the meal..."
Andy Walker
"If this was out of 10 I would give a solid 10….out of 5 stars, worth every one! Hit every high!! From the warm welcome to the hands that blessed..."
Annette Toupili
"We went there with a large group of club members for lunch. Organisation was well set up, so service went well. Meals were well presented and tasty...."
Donald Lamont
"Always Fabulous !! The Best Seafood Chowder; Creamy Flavourful and lots of Seafood . Salmon Caesar Salad totally delicious. Salt & Pepper Calamari..."
Maria Holden
"Fabulous dinner to cap off our South Island road trip. The surf & turf was beautifully presented, the scallops perfectly fried. Desserts were..."
Margaret Kucinski
"We had the Anchor seafood platter, it was really good. The two of us were so full 🐟 Only thing I would say is that quite alot of the things are..."
Ann K
"The food is good here. The seafood platter was plentiful (easily feed 3) albeit slightly on the overly deep fried side for my liking - I would have..."
Qi Hong Wong
"Wife and I had the seafood platter for lunch. Delicious, nice variety. Beer was nice and cold. Great views. Great service. Awesome..."
Alex Buendia