What’s to say, great food every time, good wine selection and a very attentive waiter
I had the lamb with beetroot roasted and a bottle of Pinot Noir
Sublime combination
Tres bon
Food was impressive. Nice blend of Kiwi and international flavors. Good selection of cocktails and wines. Service was professional and friendly. Ambience was good. Love the fireplace.
Really tasty food, great drinks and attentive service. The mains were perhaps a bit on the small size especially the roast chicken, which was more of an entree portion. However our group had also ordered the lamb shoulder for two which was tender, flavourful and bountiful so that more than filled any lacking gaps. Highly recommended.
Pre theatre dining menu two courses and wine for $40 excellent value. Fish was beautifully cooked and presented(we both had this), lemon posset delicious and chocolate tart divine. Very busy restaurant even at 5.45pm, best to book although we were lucky. Helpful staff and meals came very quickly. Highly reccommended
A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out, and enjoyed a range of small plates, mains and sides. The pork belly was to die for, as was the ravioli. My beef cheeks were very tender, but lacked the flavour that I was expecting. Mains were mushroom risotto (tasty, although perhaps light on portion size for a main), snapper in tagliatelle and crayfish bisque (outstanding!), and confit of chicken with dumplings (incredible!). Our waitress was professional and friendly, and while many of the eating houses we passed by on the street were flat out and rowdy, thanks to capping week, The Hummingbird was a quiet refuge. Definitely worth a visit.
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
+5
Possibly the best meal I've ever had, it's encouraging to know you're paying for the quality of the food and the service from the staff. Will never stop coming back.
Best chickens wings during the midnight time...!!
Amazing music..amazing booze..amazing crowd...u gotta go here once. The staff is also very nice. And there's tap beer, what else do we need. Just go for it..!!
Sometimes in life you just have to treat yourself to great food and Hummingbird is the perfect place to do this.
Right from the start when you enter the restaurant you are met with delightfully friendly staff. They are extremely attentive throughout the whole meal and will do what ever they can to meet your every request.
All the food we had was exquisite. The chicken was so tender, the steak was cooked to perfection but the star of the night had to be the pork belly. This has to honestly be the best Pork Belly I have ever had from any restaurant I have ever been to.
Yes Humming Bird is an expensive high end restaurant but I do urge you to give it a go for a special occasion. You won't be disappointed.
We went here for my birthday with friends. In total our meals and drinks came to about $400 and what we had is pictured. Aspects of our meals were great, but some components were somewhat underwhelming - I think, for me anyway, it was because they didn't really seem to go together quite so well. The general consensus (except for the rare beef) was that the proteins were overcooked and the vegetables too aldente. The chocolate desserts were incredibly rich. All good if you like things that way. The decor, ambiance and waiting staff were excellent and, on the whole, we had a nice night and pleasant dining experience.
This place may seem naff but there's a reason why it's still around and a total Wellington icon. Food delicious, cocktails delicious and overall not badly priced. Clientele ranges but mostly your older crowd drawn in by the fact that it's the only place on Courtenay place they recognise. Beef Wellington was perfect, pork was great, the little donuts are excellent value too!
Loved the cocktails, super tasty and great bar service. We stumbled on the discount cocktail night and the cocktails were superb. The range and attention to detail really made this a great night. The food options are equally excellent with something for all tastes. The pork was sublime and one of our favorites and the atmosphere was equally great. Recommend a stop here if you can get a table, it's super popular
Lolita “Let” Chavaria Amaba
+5
Nice ambience, staff friendly and food was great. A bit pricey but overall a great experience for a special occasion .
I.LOVED.THIS.PLACE!!!! Ever since I went here for dinner while I was visiting New Zealand in September 2017, I have been CRAVING to come back here again. Not only was the service exceptionally welcoming and friendly, but the drinks (I had a "lowrider") and the meal (I had the lamb and it was truly one of the most decadently delicious dishes I have EVER eaten) are practically unparalleled, especially for the price :). (UPDATE: it's been about a year and a half since I visited this place and I am STILL salivating over the drinks and food I had while I was there...I'm seriously planning a future trip to New Zealand just so that I can eat here again!!!!). Anyway, the ambiance is cozy and the location is terrific -- an excellent place for a first date, date night, or a bite by yourself.
Great service and food, the shared lamb shoulder would serve 4 - lucky us, that means we have tomorrow's dinner sorted 😁
Came by here for an early dinner due to jetlag. They seemed concerned that I didn't have a booking, but I just sat at the bar to eat. They seemed to be more of a cocktail bar, so I ordered one. The cocktail was really weak (big glass, not much booze). I switched to wine. They had a great selection of wines by the glass. I enjoyed a couple throughout my visit. I opted to get the salmon special which was excellent. I also got the Brussels on the side, which were way to sweet with the Syrup on them. Great service and awesome staff, which brings this from a 3 to 4.
I think this is one of the best eatery's in Wellington, it has a great atmosphere, friendly staff. The bar looks impressive. The food here is always good, we often share a selection of the small plates and are always happy. If you like lamb I can recommend their Shoulder of lamb for two, its pretty good.
one of my favorite WOAP burgers. cannot go wrong with a cheese burger
Some of the best cocktails in Wellington. Very polite staff with great table service. It draws a really nice crowd. If you want a good cocktail you won't be disappointed if you visit here. Good prices for cocktails as well. It was a Saturday night and I was looking for a place with a good crowd aka no 18 year olds dancing on tables. This was perfect. Although the amazing DZ made me want to dance on tables. If you're visiting Wellington and have no idea where to start, start here.
A warm and welcoming fine dining experience, with great service, a comprehensive wine list and attractive and tasty meals. We had a great night out, and enjoyed a range of small plates, mains and sides. The pork belly was to die for, as was the ravioli. My beef cheeks were very tender, but lacked the flavour that I was expecting. Mains were mushroom risotto (tasty, although perhaps light on portion size for a main), snapper in tagliatelle and crayfish bisque (outstanding!), and confit of chicken with dumplings (incredible!). Our waitress was professional and friendly, and while many of the eating houses we passed by on the street were flat out and rowdy, thanks to capping week, The Hummingbird was a quiet refuge. Definitely worth a visit.
I was recommended this restaurant and it lived up to all the comments we were given. From the beautifully cooked steak,pasta and gnocchi to our die for chocolate fondant dessert,everything was cooked to perfection and tasted divine. The maitre d looked after us so well we never had to ask for anything.Thus was a special evening out for me and I loved everything about The Hummingbird Eatery. I can't wait to reccomend them to all my friends.
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