The best Restaurants in Wellington ranking of January 2025

1085 restaurant menus in Wellington, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Chow Tory Street
Chow Tory Street
82/100 (8166 ratings)
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"Had dinner here here in September. Awesome staff and waiter/waitress. So many good options - just a little pricey :)..."
JamesNZ
"Friendly staff and excellent range of dish choices. Would definitely go..."
Crystal
"Always fast efficient service and wonderful..."
Maree Johnson
"Delicious food a drink, can be a bit of a wait to get a table especially on nights where they are offering deals. Bao buns are very good, especially..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Good service, nice atmosphere, yummy food and perfect place for a date. We came here on a Tuesday night, where they were doing a 2 for 1 deal on any..."
Gabby
"LOVE LOVE LOVE CHOW The food is always hot and fresh, flavorful and well presented, Wellington does have a lot of diversity in the eateries..."
Hilary Longshore
"I order delivery from Food Ninja, the food arrive in hot and delicious. My favorite food was Cross-cut beef rib, the taste is always satisfying. I..."
Charles
"The food is nice enough but overpriced for what you get. Definitely go on a Monday where you can get 2 for 1 dishes. Also they never change up their..."
Steff.ho
"Very busy the night I visited but service was good and fast. Tried a few vegan plates, all yummy and filling. Washed down with a lovely mocktail. A..."
Eating My Way Around
"I do find their prices a little expensive but they do have quite a few deals you can get each day of the week. I tend to go on Monday’s and get 2..."
Crackerjacker
"Nice food, nice staff, nice place, nice atmosphere. This is a go to restaurant for us and it always delivers a great night. Will definitely be..."
Dave
"Great ambience. Prompt friendly and personable service meets Asian fusion craft beers and cocktails. Booked online. Seated immediately. Not a place..."
Thomas O'Leary
"Its an asian fusion restaurent with a good variety in food, drinks and desserts. We preferred to 'd lunch here to avoid the dinner madness(friday)...."
Vivek
"Food is amazing here, loved the coconut rice and rich creamy duck curry. Would come again but a bit of a downer due to the 2hr seating restriction...."
N Simadri
"Love Chow!! Recently we ordered Chow with delivery and on a 2 for 1 Monday I was expecting and happy to wait the 50min wait time. 30mins later our..."
Hev
"I was lucky enough to try Chow on a Monday night, their weekly special makes the place exceptionally busy. Ordered a mixture of tapas, all..."
Lisa
"Arrived to Wellington late at night and had dinner at Chow. Everything was perfect. I ordered the Salmon Parcel with a side dish of seasonal..."
Caline
"Absolutely love the food and the service and that I can get it delivered at home when I can’t go in! Chow has been around for many years and has..."
Nicole Rutherford
"Nice food and good range of choice on the menu. Service was a bit of a let down though. The staff were absolutely lovely, but it was slow, one of our..."
Haley
"Love the weekly 2 for 1 specials. Menu has a good variety and caters to dietary requirements. Have to get more than one dish to make a meal out of it..."
Seeessjay
"Good place. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating (valuable of you’ve never dined here before), the atmosphere is fun and lively with the..."
Heidi Chapman
"On the first night on our recent visit to Wellington I manoeuvred us to Chow for dinner, and I’m so glad I did. The modern Asian menu is designed..."
I Spy Plum Pie
"I love 'Chow'.  A lovely Fusion Restaurant what we used to visit frequently years ago till we moved away from Wellington.  Recently we visited and..."
Little Borneo Girl
"One of my favorite places for a light lunch after shopping or for dinner and cocktails with friends! Have been there multiple times and I’ve been..."
Jenna
"This is my 4th time at Chow and obviously I'm always keen for more! The service is wonderful and inviting. The food is superior especially on Monday..."
Hannah.milne11
"If you're in Wellington on a weekend be sure to check this place out! With 2-for-1 cocktails on a Saturday and an incredibly reasonable $25 set lunch..."
Ali White
"Awesome atmosphere, perfect place for a date or just a meal.Portions are quite small so it pays to get a few dishes to share and to eat quickly as..."
BeasT LeathafacE
"Chow was cool, it had a modern design and nice friendly service. The menu was really unique and there was something for anyone. We made the mistake..."
Alana McConnell
"Came here after eyeing up this place for years. It was packed so booking is a must!Our waitress was super friendly and informative, she asked if..."
Aimee R
"Cute dining, nice atmosphere and quality food! A bit spicy for me but the food was yum! Great flavours overall and good service ! Thanks for a good..."
Chuchueats
"The customer service was AMAZING, all staff members were friendly, my partner and I came half an hour early bc our movie had finished and we had time..."
Angie Liu
"I love going to chow! The tiger prawns and rose buds are my favourites but everything on their menu is yum. Everything is so flavoursome. And the..."
Hayley Wano
"Dined here for dinner - ordered Vietnamese spring roll, asian green, red duck curry, deep fried tofu, seared tuna and couple of..."
TinaS
"Chow's menu has some tasty treats, and the cocktails are fantastic. The curries are super tasty and the ingredients are good quality. My only..."
The Food Snob
"I've had takeout from here twice, the first time I had the duck lettuce cups and the chicken satay. The satay were great but the duck was minced - I..."
Pamela Mansell
"My son and I tried their $25 lunch deal and it was quite good. I chose Malaysian Style Prime Angus Beef Satay and Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, and..."
DrJ G
"We really enjoyed our dinner. We ordered pekin duck, pumpkin fritters, yellow chicken curry, chicken salad, udon noodles and jasmin rice. My..."
Monty88
"Loved this place! So many options of food to choose from and reasonably priced as well. I orders the pumpkin and cashew fritters with rice, and oh my..."
Daisy Smith
"This place serves great fusion food -fresh, tasty, and well-presented. But as I do found these dishes are more on the "conservative" side and lacks..."
Christian
"We came here for lunch and it was divine. Everything we tried was so good but the highlight was the grilled salmon parcels. The staff are so friendly..."
Meg McGimpsey
"The chicken noodle soup is comfort in a bowl. The red curry adds a kick to fire up the insides and clear up the head. Perfect for the day following..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Went in at long last with a group of friends to see if it was as good as normal chow and it was!Made a reservation for six but adjusted for..."
Mana
"I love chow!! Been here many times and the food is always fresh and tasty with lots of flavour.  Would recommend the fresh rice paper..."
Charlie
"Great place for lunch with awesome food, always nice service. Great variety of food on the menu. Mondays 2 for 1 are almost a weekly treat when you..."
Brainless Foodie
"Very nice food and drink, the udon noodles, crispy chicken and the many drinks are delicious! Would return and I highly reccomend! ..."
Jasonbr67
"My workmates and I decided to have lunch at Chow one Monday. Every Monday its the Two-for-One specials and I highly recommend this place to anyone..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Saturday nights are very tasty buy one get one cocktails. It's kind of a steal. The staff is pretty great, and the food is nice. Definitely pop in,..."
Mallory
"Had lunch here on a 2 for 1 Saturday. couldn't fault the service, staff members knew what they were doing, food was amazing, a bit small in..."
Rosie
"Best place for a bit of dinner! On Mondays (2 for 1 food) and Saturday (2 for 1 cocktails) the value for money is awesome and service is always fast...."
Andrea Gregor
"Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere open late for a late night dinner staff great amd attentive. Reasonably priced and the currys and..."
Katis_32
"Amazing place to eat and atmosphere to be apart of! Food was delicious... went with three of us and the sharing plates were perfect. Very long wait..."
Cam Gray
"amazing food and amazingly yum cocktails! love the 2 for 1 deal as well. also, so happy with how quick the food & service was considering the entire..."
Bean XO
"amazing!!! best cocktail of my life - vodka, passion fruit, bitters, ginger beer and something else, so so so good! I also shared the blue cheese..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I AM BACK :)So - Chow had been hyped up a lot by my work mates so last week when I was in town for business, we decide to go to Chow for..."
Pankaj Kini
"Had a good food there. Plenty for everybody was decent price too and the service was really fast. Would probably go back on some occasions to try..."
Ines
"Went to Chow for the first time with my sister for lunch on Saturday. We both had the $25 lunch set with a drink, 2 dishes plus a rice each. We..."
Maggie Cheung
"I love CHOW.The freshest of ingredients and teh most efficient of service combine to make it a winner in my books.Sharing the..."
Philip Reeve
"I always make sure I come to chow whenever I'm in Wellington. Consistently delicious & such a good range of options - and there's vege & gluten free,..."
Michele
"We left Chow wondering why we haven't been going regularly. We had the set lunch menu and loved all of our selections which were- Five..."
Muffin Mum
"Good quality food fresh and tasty. Restaurant was busy and service a bit slow. Prices a bit on the high side. Modern contemporary vibe. A good..."
Julian.paxton
"Decided to try this place out for dinner last night. As it was a Monday with the 2 for 1 deal it was packed but wait for a table wasn't too long...."
Georgia Stewart
"So, being Chinese, Asian fusion is always an interesting choice for me: many places charge exorbitant prices for small dishes which you would find..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Been coming here for years now and quite frankly I'm getting bored now - the blue cheese and peanut wontons used to excite me but 5 years on its..."
Miss Persistant
"Chow is delicious! I have always had delicious food when I visit and the staff are really lovely. As a visitor to NZ, I ate there alone today and..."
Shannon Fox
"great food & atmosphere. Went on a two for one night with colleagues. Great cocktails & my fave dish was probably their summer rolls - divine! Only..."
Trina Trina Trina
"The food is very nice and tasty and also the cocktails are pretty good, got to love the buy one get one free deal you have. Went there for a work..."
Nirvanamajid94
"My 2nd visit to Chow & just as good as the first. Stopped in for a quick bite to eat & tried the prawn dumplings, edamame & struck the 2-4-1 cocktail..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"The curry is a favourite, love sharing the dishes and on Saturdays we have 2 for 1 cocktails.  Efficient staff and quite a busy place.  Superb..."
Food Mm
"Awesome environment and great food. Cheap cocktails in the heart of Saturday night. Very impressed by the staff member who goes by the name of Cohen..."
Dale Gauld
"Absolutely amazing! We arrived late Saturday night as a group for 2 for 1 cocktails and a small bite to eat. The hazelnut sour cocktail is one of the..."
Brooke568
"I LOVE chow! Not only is everything delicious - especially jungle curry, salt and pepper squid and Vietnamese rice paper rolls - but it's usually..."
Stacy Heyman
"Went there tonight and got the 2for1 takeaways, best decision ever. Always leaves me feeling satisfied and it's absolutely Devine! Super good service..."
Brooke
"Absolutely stunning. Every mouthful was a taste sensation. There was lots of choice on the menu and it was hard to choose but in the end we were..."
Christine
"One of the best dining experiences in wellington. The decor is warm and welcoming, the staff are great and very helpful. The menu accommodates for..."
Rhodri Williams
"if you love fresh healthy herbs and veges then chow is good for you. the food is tasty but not sickly oily or fatty. I enjoyed the salmon salad and..."
Kate S
"Surprisingly lovely. Loved the ambience and the food was quite good. I had the $25 meal (salt and pepper squid, and mussel fritters) which was quite..."
M
"Chow is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington! Been here many times because the food is always so good!!The Pekin lettuce cups are..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Very very lovely. Such a nice restaurant, very good looking male staff which made dining evening better. Provided a clip on highchair. Explained the..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"Came here for dinner.. 2 for 1 cocktails on a Saturday night went down a treat! Ordered a bit of food which was great! The dumplings were packed full..."
Tyler Conelly
"My partner and I dined here last Saturday and were pleased with both the service and the food. The pekin duck lettuce cups were a stand out for..."
Smileplease
"Chow was packed when we arrived. The service was great. I ordered the orange and pistachio salad and the satay beef. Both were really delicious,..."
Britt
" I used to be a two for one Monday regular, but lately I’ve been more of a sporadic visitor. You get great bang for your buck. But handy tip – to..."
Mind The Crumbs
"Visiting Wellington for a couple of days, a friend took me here for dinner as they had a 2 for 1 deal. We got there at around 6:30, and there was..."
Paola Gee
"Great service. You neec to Indulge in their long plates to enjoy Chow at their best. The blue cheese wontons are a must. Best enjoyed with friends...."
Cheyneismyhero
"Came in this evening with a friend. Such yummy food!! And a really great array of vegetarian dishes which suits me perfectly. Loved the five spice..."
Mueslilo
"Dinner for 5 was fantastic. Great selection of food, and cocktails were good! Only downfall was the server could not divide out bill equally so we..."
Tyler De Vries
"I have been a regular at Chow for many years now, and have dined at all five branches (back when there were five, of course) in Wellington and..."
The Wanderer
"This is not really your typical Asian restaurant. Dishes come out as sharing plates so you would be wise to know that when ordering. 4 dishes plus..."
Marie Sheffield
"It's been a while since I've visited Chow. As a fan of Asian and Asian inspired food, I enjoy their menu. There’s a good selection to choose from...."
Sean P E Fleming
"Pretty good but nothing spectacular. Enjoyed the food and the cocktails were good but probably won't be going back on my next trip to Wellington...."
Elise Hopkins
"Best place to go for dinner and cocktails. 2 for 1 food on Mondays is great and cocktails on Wednesday and Friday! Rosebud is the nicest cocktail I..."
Brianna Huddleston
"Its not obvious from the street but up the stairs next to Burger Fuel, Chow is still, after some years, a very cool restaurant with a modern, cosy..."
Duncan Galletly
"Loved the food and the ambiance! Had cashew and pumpkin fritters, coconut prawns dumplings,salmon fillet salad and lamb curry and all of it..."
Meenu Daniel
"Amazing food every time!! The Salmon parcels are gorgeous- and now they offer them grilled too - yum! Hard to go on any other day of the week other..."
JoJo
"love it so much！favorite dash：rib of beef and chicken curry！！love the cocktail in chow！！！！！！！！outside looks..."
Crystal
"A firm favourite for girls' cocktail nights. The food is tasty, healthy and light and the cocktails are..."
Mel B
"Me and my partner visited chow on a very busy Thursday evening. The drinks were amazing and I'd gladly go back for a night of cocktails with their..."
Jenjaroo
"Love this place. I have been here twice and loved the restaurant set up, the delicately put together dishes and customer service. I only wish the..."
Sage
"Went there for 2 for 1 mains on a Monday. Great service, friendly and fun staff, really delicious food. Sharing platters so don't take a hungry..."
Lisa Tong
"I have been here on multiple occasions and absolutely love the food here :) There is always a bit of a wait on Mondays when it is two for one but it..."
Sheena McIntyre
"Interesting asian fusion food.Highly recommend their salads and their blue cheese wanton things. DELICIOUS! A good place to go with a group..."
Crissy
"Got here pretty late. About 10pm. Restaurant was pretty empty as it was a Sunday night. Got seated and ordered pretty quick. They didn't have A LOT..."
Chris Carabine
"Cocktails at Chow are such a treat after a long day and the food is superb! Staff are always friendly and the bustle of other diners and waiters in..."
BKL
"The food overall is very good here. Just don't buy the rice. The coconut rice does not taste like coconut at all. The sticky rice dessert is not..."
Terrence Williams
"This is always a fun place to have a few drinks and nibbles! The modern-asian dim sum type dishes are fresh and flavourful, but are reasonably small..."
Connie Consumes
"Chow is one of the most popular restaurants in Wellington city, not only due to its fantastic weekly deals (2 for 1 food on Mondays and 2 for 1..."
Sophia
"My favorite place in Wellington to eat!! Amazing food and always capable staff, never over friendly but they do their job well. It's not cheap to eat..."
Vikki Samuelson-Sandvid
"The thing I love the most about this place is 2 for 1 on Monday, however, it's also the thing I like least about it as it means I can only ever bring..."
Fleur
"We went this Saturday to celebrate a joint birthday for two of my friends. Half of us are vegetarian and we were pleased with the variety of..."
Emma Eames
"Enjoyed getting gluten free vegan food. Tofu and edemame were very tasty. Wait staff were friendly. Next to noisy construction but at no fault of..."
April Whitehead
"Excellent food and service, the staff are always friendly and we always enjoy our meal when we go. Rib of beef and the salmon fillet salad are..."
P K
"Cocktails = Delicious!!!!!!We chose a great evening to sit out on the balcony and share a variety of fresh healthy dishes. Enjoyed the brulee..."
Ali Brooks
"Another great night at Chow Tory - 4 stars guys, ace cocktails :..."
Alli
"Great fresh food fast. We booked which was lucky because it was really full. Shared a whole load of different dishes with the blue cheese wontons..."
Christy Saint
"Had a meal out with extended family including some very young kids on Sunday night. Wait staff were very accommodating. Food was excellent as always...."
Bradoncoast
"A great menu, well designed and perfectly prepared. Given I was dining solo your staff were incredible, neither giving me over whelming attention but..."
Mark Samways
"Had a really memorable night here recently with 3 friends. Great food, nice ambiance, knowledgeable and friendly staff and the food selections were..."
Robert Perry
"Went to Chow for a pre Christmas lunch. As we went on a Monday it was 2 for 1 and it was just great. Food primo, staff primo, price primo - what..."
Linda Boland
"Great place, nice twist on asian food. Great price and good for a bunch of friends. My first choice for a casual dinner with..."
Paul Upston
"Food was amazing absolutely no complaints there, service was also very good apart from staff needing some beer education.Firstly we were..."
Pim R Muter
"Had vegetarian starters, mains, and desserts at the two-for-one Monday night and everything was..."
Nigel Higgington
"We had a lovely time here last Saturday. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food came out quite quickly. Our meals were cooked/made..."
Anna Webster
"Took two of my friends (They are from melbourne) for lunch here before they left and they loved it the food was amazing it tasted fresh and was..."
Nat M
"Great staff. Wonderful selection of food. A little like Wagamamas but the food seemed "fresher" and the tastes just bounced around your..."
Dan Whittington
"Love, Love, Love, Chow"s.The lime posset is amazing as are the prawn dumplings and Tarahiki fish cakes. I also love the pomegranate..."
Joy
"Great atmosphere, really helpful staff, fabulous food, great prices - particular when you get the 2-for-1 deal! Highly recommend Chow and will..."
Jan
"Excellent staff - friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was superb. We pretty much followed the advice given by our waiters and..."
Jason
"Pretty good, have been a few times now. The food is always good, prices are reasonable and staff are good. Good for functions..."
Vincent G
"Had our World Festival of Magic NZ Tour 2011 dinner here and the food was AMAZING, the staff was TOP NOTCH above the "norm" ! The drinks "I want..."
Norm Cox
"If the Monday night specials are still going - Make sure you book or get in early! This place is popular for all the right reasons!!Used to..."
Frank
"So happy! This food is define, love it! Saw it in nz best dining at airport and have never been so pleased with the menu. Had the most amazing..."
Anita
"Great casual dining, really good food, good service, would definitely come again! 2 for 1 Mondays an awesome deal! Decent sized servings, as a non..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"Enjoyed an exquisite lunch yesterday. Excellent service and we were very pleased to discover that lunches were all 2 for the price of one. As always..."
Fiona Cowan
"The food was divine...the blue cheese won ton's are to die for! Excellent service with warm, attentive staff, we walked in on a busy Friday night..."
L
"I've been a regualar at both Chows in Wellington for quite sometime now, but always preferred Tory St. The $25 lunch menu is value for money, but..."
Sarah Wong
"Generally I'm not a fan of Asian cuisine, but I'm glad I was convinced by my group to come to chow for dinner. We sat down strait away, and as..."
Andrew Truman
"I've dined here a few times but never given 1+1 Wednesday cocktails a go. The restaurant was busy, but like always I was greeted by a friendly staff..."
Georgie Simms
"I try to dine at Chow as much as I can. The food is amazing (blue cheese wontons!) and I am always greeted with a smile. The staff are lovely and..."
Maree
"Anyone who enjoys modern Asian-fusion will find this place interesting, but not overly challenging, which makes it a good place to take friends wary..."
Georgina Guscott
"Absolutely amazing place. Food is so fresh, and I love the idea of sharing plates. You get to try everything. Save some room for their gorgeous..."
Dr James Pratt
"The staff here are incredible. We went on a night when pretty much every seat was full and everyone was run off thier feet, yet we still received..."
Isabella Clague
"Good service, the staff were really friendly. Bit overpriced for what you get in portion size. Food tasted good but average. Might not be ideal for..."
Emma Guy
"My partner and I were lucky enough to win the date night at Chow! We had been wanting to visit since we arrived in Wellington and the food, service..."
Ashley
"What a great night! Place was packed but the food and drinks still came fast and was delicious! The staff were impressive to watch, all focussed and..."
Leon Kingi
"One of my faves but this night didn't make the right choices in dishes. Should have stuck to the tried and true. Great cocktails and always love the..."
Marama
"Chow has been consistently my go-to sharing plates restaurant for the last 20 years. The dishes are always good, there's a wide selection, including..."
Tim Robinson
"Great little place to celebrate and try a variety of dishes. We had dinner to celebrate a mate graduating on Tuesday and they had 2 for 1 cocktails..."
V F
"Had a lovely time on my own at chow, lots of veggie options! I had the Edamame, jackfruit bao bun and the cauliflower! It was maybe a bit much for..."
Rachel Bassett
"Food was cooked well, with an outstanding menu on offer. I'm not sure the Indian fusion dumplings worked, however. The tempura cauliflower was the..."
Aimee Davis
"Food was delicious and reasonably priced ish. Portions of the sharing plates are enough to feed one person themselves as a meal but multiple would be..."
Jean-luc Lawlor
"Such a lovely experience dining here last night. Staff were really helpful and friendly, drinks were amazing (2 for 1 rose bud cocktails on Thursdays..."
Samuel Dromgool
"The restaurant was awesome. Was abit dubious when I came up the stairs but was pleasantly surprised. The decor, lights ambience was great. Waiter..."
Semesi
"Having been back at Chows after years and been at a similar place the day before in direct comparison it falls behind. But this is a really great..."
Detlef
"Was lucky to have my Belated Mother's day lunch here & it did not disappoint! Coconut rice,Rice paper rolls, Fish cakes,Coffees, Vegetable curry,Corn..."
tam peters
"Service is always good they are quick to seat you if you have booked in advance. Food is pretty good it is sharing plate type of restaurant so you..."
Harmony Paea
"The food was great, I have coeliacs and our waitress was super helpful in picking something that would be safe, recommending the chicken salad which..."
Tara Robinson
Fidel's Cafe
Fidel's Cafe
85/100 (7652 ratings)
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"Fidel's is a Wellington classic. The food was great and it's such a fun interesting space. Staff were friendly and helpful. A great brunch spot. We..."
Megan Hawkless
"We’d heard positive things about Fidel’s and was excited to give it a go as it had a good range of vegetarian options for brunch. The food did..."
Kirstie Hamilton
"I've been here a few times now and I think it's a pretty groovy place. The food is pretty decent and I feel like the Fidel's feast gives you a bit of..."
Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)
"Quickly becoming a fave and regular of mine. The food is great value and usually a 10/10 homerun. And the coffee/drinks are always on. Ive yet to try..."
Sala McCarthy-Stonex
"Great food with nice cakes and treats. A great vibe and friendly service. Not table service to you have to go and order at the table! Highly..."
Sarah K
"If you are looking for that hip and rebellious feel, then this place is for you. Great coffee place too and best of all reasonably priced. Just feels..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"100% recommended - if you only go to one place in Wellington for breakfast, make it to Fidel’s..."
Ana Vila
"Excellent food and kind staff. Be careful of the various floor levels throughout the..."
Brandon Bua
"Nice atmosphere, a lot of vegan and vegetarian options!!! The chicken sandwich is 10/10, chicken was so crispy. Friendly staff..."
Yaroslava Podporina
"Best thick shakes in town, although you’ll pay for it at $11. But worth it. We tried their big breakfast and Caesar salad too. Both delicious. Get..."
Karl Rock
The Crab Shack
The Crab Shack
81/100 (5634 ratings)
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"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."
Vicky Yiu
"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."
Brandy Rawiri
"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."
Cheok Yanny
"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."
Luigi
"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."
Balween Kohli
"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."
Shana Wahab
"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."
Hyerin Jo
"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."
Mark Christopher
"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."
Dotty Iorangi
"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."
BrandonK
"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."
Sheryl
"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."
Marggie Pascua
"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."
Harrison Drysdale
"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."
Samantha.laing
"A popular pl down on the welly waterfront, great service, staff and food. Tried the welly burger, a scoop of mussels and prawns. Also great with a..."
Sei
"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."
Daleslynn
"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."
Tom Luke
"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."
Shahdan Samnani
"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."
Annie Bananie
"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."
Al Mac
"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."
Pam
"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."
Nurul Saadah Noh
"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."
Dhananjay Apparao
"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."
Megha Dogra
"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."
Cesar Luis
"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."
Coco
"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."
Anna Naesmyth
"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."
Welly
"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."
Deepinder Bahia
"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic.  Love the atmosphere and location.  Great..."
Jennie Gutry
"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."
UnCovered Oz
"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."
Mighty Will
"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."
Foodie_addictee
"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."
Jimon007
"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."
Peter White
"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."
Eat Places
"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."
Sparky
"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."
Coffee Lover
"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."
Amorita Maharaj
"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."
Alysha Bower
"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."
Toni
"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."
Mya
"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."
Dave Lemonby
"Really nice place！It has good atmosphere！Staff are also really friendly！Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."
Vera Jiang
"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."
Christian
"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."
Mike White
"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."
James Cole
"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."
Christian
"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."
Jay
"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."
Jade :-)
"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."
Brittany
"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."
Stevie Cozens
"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."
LucyGoosey
"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."
Nirvanamajid94
"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."
Adaire Ward
"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed!  The lovely staff on the door took..."
Captain Underpants
"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."
Ann Onymous
"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."
Tyler Mcbride
"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."
Kate Yan
"The best garlic grabs ever!  Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu.  The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."
Food Mm
"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."
J Isla
"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."
Joy Maralit
"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."
Thirdwill
"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."
EpiCurious
"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."
Siobhan
"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."
Ryan.k.christie
"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."
Lee
"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."
Anthony Vincent
"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."
Salya
"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."
Loly
"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."
Miss Persistant
"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."
One Way
"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."
Pink Pie
"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."
Tee
"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."
Hubert Cheng
"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."
Kate S
"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."
Monique Marie
"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."
Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz
"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."
Tina Xu
"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."
Team Thomas
"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."
Linda
"Clam chowder. Simply..."
Niourk
"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."
Shelley Matthews
"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."
Rosemary Young
"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."
Yurika Nishiyama
"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."
Sabrina Zhou
"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."
Sara Rito
"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."
Dragon
"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."
Chelsea Carlyle
"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."
Yusuke Ando
"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."
JAZZ TRIO AND DUO
"Just loved the Crab Shack.  The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."
Jenny Ingram-Tung
"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."
Connie Consumes
"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."
Kelly Atkinson
"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."
Caffeinated Weka
"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."
Lucy Eats
"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."
Clark Rogers
"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."
Briar Roberts
"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."
Wilson Chau
"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."
PhillipYee
"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."
CC
"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."
Anna Shen
"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."
Claire
"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."
Kirsten G
"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."
Jade Mercer
"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."
Richard Taniwha
"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."
Carole Williams
"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."
Vinny N
"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."
Shiraneko
"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."
Sandra Savory
"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."
Callie
"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."
Daniel Taylor
"Good food, good service, well worth the..."
Mary T-soon
"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."
Caryl St Clair
"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."
Jo Malcolm
"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."
Jim
"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."
Kara I
"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."
Madicattt
"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."
Jehan
"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."
Dan Bowden
"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."
Kai Luv
"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."
Adam Rogers
"highly recommended but the portion might be a bit too small 🫶 love the steak- the cheese sauce's just *chef..."
Sharon Shum
"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."
James Mielke
"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."
Shidiq Md
"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."
Erica Lee
"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."
Ivan Teh
"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."
Andre Serfontein
"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."
Keila Jensen
"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."
• CADweazle •
"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."
Evana Smith
"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."
Michelle Hayes
"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."
Karen Fukutaki
"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."
Chad O'Hara
"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."
Joanne Goulding
"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."
Xiangyu Song
"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."
Markus Erdmann
"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."
Charles Jarvis
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"Came here for a friend's birthday party. Although the dinner menu was a special catering menu, it was good food. Portions were good and the service..."
Ken Wong
"Quick prompt service, great selection of yummy food. Been going here for years, they have never disappointed..."
Maree Johnson
"Overall - nice place in good location. Great foodFood: Good selection of cabinet and menu food. I dug into poached eggs on toast, a..."
Mark Burney
"Group of friends down here for Wellington on a Plate. Ambience filled restaurant bar for everyone. Kids area, outdoor garden area, seating in corner..."
Sungsam7
"Always fun coming here. The giant Jenga is always a good party game! Also the pork belly dish is excellent. Great place to hang with friends and..."
James Ong
"What a nice place! The staffs were excellent and very helpful. The food was great, the eggs were cooked to perfection. Would go here again for dinner..."
FoodieAsh
"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceVery nice stonegrill for its value!They have often have..."
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"What a fantastic way to end our amazing weekend in Wellington! The place is absolutely gorgeous, awesomely decorated and laid out and so comfortable,..."
Saffron Clark
"Popped in for a family dinner, 4 adults and two kids. Great relaxed atmosphere, plenty of seats, inside and out, heaters outside too and so welcoming..."
Team Thomas
"Have been a couple times and love this restaurant. Cool vibes, love the movie nights. Really good menu variety and well priced, love that it caters..."
Seeessjay
"It was our first dining experience on the patio and we enjoyed ourselves. My daughter & I had halloumi sandwiches with fries. She also had the..."
Cha Ching
"Service was great but the meal wasn't exactly what we were expecting. Taste was average. Nice dining area and lovely drinks made...."
Dxiong33
"Probably one of the most trendy places in town. Great food, great setup and rooms to host large parties. Lastly great service makes this place..."
Team Furz
"I went there for desert which was a bit random by still it was absolutely scrumptious and I love how they have hot water bottles and blankets if you..."
Hannah.milne11
"Awesome paleo steak and salad just ask and they will leave out the carbs. Very friendly staff and great garden bar on an awesome Wellington day...."
Mark Denize
"Went to this great place for brunch with my kids and their children. We are from out of town and this was super easy to organise. The puppet show and..."
Blackrobinnz
"10/10 2 for 1 stone grills on monday if you're a bit of a stone grill conossouir. Definitely quality chunks of meat. FYI the aioli looking sauce next..."
Curtis Picken
"I love southern cross! The actual look of the restaurant is beautiful and the inside is comfortable and spacious and the outdoors is a little zen..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Just had the best dining experience ever!!Food was fantastic and staff were just as great.I had the Big breakfast which is no lie, the..."
Melema Fa'asalele Faletolu
"Yum yum yum!! I love this place.There are SO many vegetarian and vegan options for every imaginable course, which makes me beyond happy as..."
Jen
"The Southern Cross, is without a doubt, one of the best dining options in Wellington. The amount of vegan options on the menu is..."
Bakers Corner
"Amazing outdoor garden bar with delicious food!! We ordered all of the starter plates which were so nice we didn't need much mains at all. Would..."
Dodo
"I like the Southern Cross, but I rarely visit. I recently heard they do a lot of vegan dishes which I wasn't expecting. We were in town and decided..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Went there several times due to 2 for 1 deal for Stone grill menu. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. You can go there with group and go there by..."
Jimon007
"The best size of meat offered here for stone grill. And suprisingly economical. The ambience is 5/5. The staff were 5/5 as well, very great..."
Liksya
"This is quite a large restaurant with different seating options, more relaxed bar area, restaurant area and a large courtyard area. It seems very..."
Julia TVM
"Came here last night with a few friends and we all really enjoyed our food! Was fairly busy but service was pretty reasonable. I got the Buddha Bowl..."
Daisy Smith
"This is hands down my favourite place to go in Wellington for a good meal that you know you're not going to be disappointed with. We went in the..."
EsmeEats
"Great pub with an awesome backyard and great gigs and events. Been going for years always had a great time. Separated restaurant area for more..."
Brainless Foodie
"Love coming here! Stone grill is amazing and I love the atmosphere! This place is great on a nice summer night as the court yard has these cool..."
Sarah Alberino
"Southern Cross provided an upmarket feel in terms of typical pub dining, the decor suggested a homely feel that my party thoroughly enjoyed. We were..."
Christopher Tran
"This place has an amazing atmosphere to it especially when they have a live band. Outside is amazing. Games and amazing decorations. Grate spot for a..."
Katie
"A very nice location, and a very hidden spot with the garden bar out the back. Service was great and the food was tasty. We had a shared platter..."
Philip Doyle
"Great Menu! Big selection and lots of things looked worth trying! Was nice sitting out the back enjoying the sunlight and fresh air. I had the vegan..."
Georgia Dobbs
"We came for dinner last night , group of 7 , our daughters birthday and we are here for wow from Auckland , very impressed with the service and food..."
Fiona
"We all know Southern Cross has great stone grills, but desserts? We were out for desserts and decided to rock into Southern Cross for them...."
Medium_Rare
"Great service, great food, warm inside, lots of gf df vegan options etc. Everything came out quick, was delicious and easy. Good sized portions and..."
Stacy Heyman
"Beautiful outdoor area for a cold beer on a hot day . Friendly staff , great place with plenty of big tables to forfil the needs of any group either..."
Dylan Benjamin Lupo
"Southern cross is one of my favourite places to sit in in Wellington. It's super lovely on a nice day to sit in the garden out the back and had a..."
Lucy Wills
"You gotta love that cozy place ! Went there a couple of times, in 2 different moods and mind set and enjoyed both times. The backyard is unbelievably..."
Ines
"Not a bad place for a catch up. Southern Cross Garden Bar is a huge venue. The outdoor area has these pretty lanterns that add colour to the night...."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"The outdoor area of southern cross is probably one of the coolest spots in Wellington! I love all the lanterns and the big sitting areas, so nice in..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Not a massive fan of the food on offer here.. The burgers are a little dry For example. But as an experience this establishment does not fail to..."
Rhodri Williams
"No wonder this place is always packed: great atmosphere, awesome outdoor area, good range of drinks and a cake cabinet to die for. I tried their..."
Siobhan
"First lets talk about decor. Southern Cross is beautifully hip and unique. They have board games and offer a variety of free events like once a month..."
Samantha Lines
"Perfect outside area for a midsummer dinner or lunch, can be intimate or large dining style and the staff wait on you perfectly, great food that is..."
Sam Hodgson
"As always the Cross lives up to its awesome family friendly rep. We went for breakfast for my husband's birthday this morning, and the staff were..."
Lizannepitt
"Great decor and layout. A very good ambience when first walking inside. Food was prepared on time and was satisfactory. Definitely check the outdoor..."
Anthony Lim
"Great place to come for a relaxed meal and a couple of drinks during summer. The garden bar is a fantastic setting to relax and unwind in whilst..."
Josh
"Food it good but a bit over priced. The best things about this place though are the board games and bingo nights :) solid choice. ..."
Natasha Short
"Fantastic outdoor dining allowing for a mix of environments both inside formal and outdoor informal. Great food with a great range to choose..."
Vaughan
"Great atmosphere and service. The only thing that annoyed me was that I got asked for ID three times. Other than that it was a great meal and well..."
Thomas St George
"Top pub feed. Great pub for a bite to eat! Good menu range of small plates and main meals - word of warning, though, the small plates ain't that..."
The Claw
"Great for when your party includes children. Excellent brunch, caring staff, juices and smoothies are very good and, of course, everyone loves the..."
Mel B
"I meet here every week for a breakfast meeting (BNI). It must be hard for them when a group of thirty all arrive at the same time to..."
Philip Reeve
"Visited 21/02/15 for a family meal (table for 12) and it was great. We ordered 3 garlic bread's for us all to share, which were tasty and very..."
Sally Ann Smith
"Come here every week for Tuesday night quiz! I LOVE the outside space. There's nothing quite like it in Wellington. To be honest I find the food..."
Chris Carabine
"Great food and great vibe! I love the colourful decor, it is so funky and fun and makes this place stand out from other restaurants. We visited for..."
Veganista
"What more could a fall wasn't worth both vegan and vegetarian options generous portions! The all cooked eggs were a surprise as I had expected the to..."
Feather Davis
"My husband had his work Christmas do here ... in his own words here's how it went:"A work Xmas lunch bought us here, and it's my first time..."
Julia Mc
"Southern Cross Garden Bar & Restaurant is one of the most stunning restaurants in Wellington! I absolutely love how spacious, colourful and pretty..."
Sophia
"Had dinner here recently for the first time and it was almost faultless! Was very busy, but the waitresses were great with service and the wait for..."
Aimee R
"When I was first married 44 years ago we used to drink in the Southern Cross. Oh yes, its been there that long. I would love love to see the Southern..."
Lynn Ebert
"We went here for a Christmas function and had a great time. Family friendly, good food & smiling serviceWell..."
John Sharp
"This was our first time going to Southern Cross and we were very impressed. I can't believe we have lived in the Wellington region for 7 years and..."
Lindy
"We had brunch today for my birthday- I hadn't been to the Cross for years. Four adults and a very active 3yr old. From start to finish we had a..."
Cheryl Winsley
"We had an absolutely superior eating experience at Southern Cross Restaurant tonight. It has long been our favourite venue for special occasions..."
Mandy
"Came here yesterday afternoon and went for the 2 for 1 stonegrills and some drinks.This deal is great value for money. They use quality cuts of..."
Catherine
"Went here on Saturday morning for breakfast, my god the service was amazing I'm a complete hospo snob and actually couldn't find anything to fault..."
Sarah
"GAWD, I just read the other reviews and you people are HARSH. Is this really how Wellington operates??? I mean, really.This is decent bar,..."
Kiwi American
"We went there for my friend's birthday. We had a very good time, the service was very nice and the stone grill was very excited to us even though I..."
Idea
"This is a great bar, with so much space and different areas you'll find something for everyone. The garden bar is always popular, especially for the..."
Dan Bowden
"There is something a little bit loaves and fishes about the Southern Cross - just when you think you've reached the end, more appears ... This..."
Kai Luv
"Delicious food, lovely and friendly staff . We had the stone grilled eye fillet . It was so juicy and perfectly cooked as requested .The atmosphere..."
Krizelda Smit
"A great lunch experience. Great menu with enough to choose from. Reasonable vegetarian options. Wide variety of drinks and well stocked bar. Great..."
Vaughan Fleischer
"Came here for dinner tonight. Awesome service! Amazing food. We got the buttermilk chicken burger. It was so yum and had heaps of flavour. The chips..."
Ange Smith
"Went to Southern cross at the weekend and forgetting it was Father’s Day so it was (very) busy. Did have to wait a bit for food but it’s..."
liswho
"Had a great dinner here. Service was really good, great cocktails and yummy food. First time dining at Southern Cross, very enjoyable..."
Sharron Hughes
"Absolutely perfect place to hang out friends or family. It is very spacious with in and outdoor space to choose. Staff are very friendly and..."
S. Piw
"We booked for 4 persons with First Table. We ordered their well known smashed burger bun with fries. And we ordered fish and chips. As desert we had..."
Pim Borsje
"We celebrated my granddaughters birthday 🎂 and university degree results Last Saturday night 18 March 2023 here! I can't fault the venue, staff..."
Sylvia Clow
"Great place to visit and have a good meal. There are many options in the menu and a lot of space inside even it has a garden with..."
Miguel TimPalace
"It was so amazing experience for me, feel so happy celebrate my birthday with you guys, food was so good. Only one things for the service if you can..."
Leni Can
"Kia ora We were fortunate to secure The Gallery at short notice within a week. The space was excellent. The Manager and all staff were kind and..."
Monica Mercury
"Our family group of four visited Southern Cross Garden Bar on a quiet night for an evening meal. The service was fantastic, and drinks went down..."
Lisa Kingsbeer
"We’ve hosted two functions at the Southern Cross. They make the Booking process easy, and they have a few function rooms you can pick from,..."
Rakesh Talwar
"We came to watch the rugby world cup final and it was brilliant. The tables were evenly spread out in front of the big screens, the food was great..."
Elia Van
"Awesome atmosphere for a family dine-in. Food was really yummy and comes with generous portions... pretty good selection of cocktails. Menu with kids..."
Gayan Perera
"I got the 200g eye fillet, cooked to rare for me. It was melt I your mouth soft. I thought there were two many roast potatoes at first, but before I..."
Hazel
"Great place to enjoy food and drink with indoor and outdoor areas to relax with friends. Friendly staff. A pool table to challenge..."
Barry Hudson
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
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"I'd been to the zoo and was heading to meet friends. I needed a quick lunch and McDs was a good option on the way.I ordered The Clubhouse..."
Sean P E Fleming
"You don't know what you had, until it's gone.I spent a lot of time in this McDonald's over my five years incarcerated nearby.  Now I..."
Glenn Anthony'Michael Rangitakaroa McConnell
"Good service from the staff when I have eaten here. You can order over the large touch screens as well as creating your own premium burger...."
Tim Armstrong
"So, family is on the gluten load to do a Coeliac test.... haven't had Maccas for an extraordinarily long time and have craved a Big Mac and good old..."
Team Thomas
"Mcdonalds is Mcdonalds. However what set aside my visit was upon asking if the restaurant was table service ( like some are) and the server saying..."
Follow Faith's Footsteps
"Went to McDonald's Basin Reserve late on Tuesday night through the drive-thru (first time at McDonald's in a long time). The service from the..."
Daniel Davidson (Dan)
"I'm working as a delivery partner for xxxx xxxx. I'd say McD is a great place to grab a quick meal or snack. If you’re looking for a fast-food..."
Jithin Karthikeyan
"Very competent employee at the drive-through counter. Fast service ,they don't mess up orders like other maccas..."
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"Compared to Johnsonville site, this one is a lot better. Better staff, better management and better service. If you need something during such hours,..."
T8PolestarCyan (T8PolestarCyan)
"Delicious and nutritious the cleanliness is impeccable. The staff ever so friendly and so welcoming. One of the bests Macca’s in..."
Willem & Getta du Preez
"I love going here after a hard day at work, always in and out quickly and they never miss any of my order. Always perfect..."
Quentin Osborne
"Food was nice and fresh. We had our meal delivered to the table abd the service was great, guy was super friendly and..."
Emma Ayling
"Had a lovely time with my son and daughter, great place to eat, nice people around, great food, fast service, nice..."
Kim Miles
"Standard basically the same as all McDonald's stores Quickly served food clean facilities And they serve coffee..."
Meg Gracie
"Very good apart from some guy from the public yelling at a staff member near the toilet area so we wouldn't use the toilets, this made the visit a..."
debivan W
"Hot chocolates were ok. Noone cleaning the tables though. Bit..."
Barry Xxx
"Was a good visit. Very full with after school kids. But they were polite and a happy..."
Kathryn Collins
Mama Brown
Mama Brown
77/100 (4117 ratings)
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"Food was alright. I like how there's 2 for 1 deals, very couple-friendly. Interior vibe is very casual, I like the . Food portions are really good..."
Ken Wong
"The southern fried chicken is my favourite as well as the wings! I love the new milkshakes they always have every now which keeps it fresh! This is a..."
Kylie
"Such an amazing place to chill! Had halloumi burger, Cajun fries, fried chicken burger called Big papa along with a couple of cocktails as shown in..."
Nitisha Arora
"Fantastic good here! When I went it was quite busy and I understand why, it’s a ready nice quirky place great for going out with friends for a btw..."
Crackerjacker
"Great family eating, fair choice of dishes, great portions, recommend the cajun fries. I had the Haloumi salad, top notch! Nice friendly service..."
Steve Bird
"A top location in the heart of Wellington, great grub and even better thick and creamy milkshakes to die for! Think twice with having one as a meal..."
Cody Dunstan-Brown
"Average, burger was abit dry a little taste could be added by some sauces. Would rate it 4. Too much space between the table and the plane style..."
Tarun Parmar
"Great food, great service and well priced for where they are and what they offer. I'd highly recommend their chocolate brownie, their burgers are..."
Chapman
"One of my must go to places when in wellington. No better way to start a day then with a hot brown boy from Kentucky. The fun Decor and..."
Richie Hewson
"The amount of times I’ve been here is insane! Their food is total mouthgasms! My absolute fav is their chicken waffles, I could literally..."
Sheryl
"Good food, good portions but its soooooo noisy in there....!!!!!!! I couldnt hear my friend sitting infront of me. Dinners come in groups of younger..."
N Simadri
"I have always wanted to go to Mama Brown as I've wanted to try their famous milkshakes.I went with a friend at around 9pm on a Friday night..."
Megan Barr
"I am currently visiting Wellington and Mama Brown was recommended to me through a friend.. this place is amazing! The vintage vibes give it such a..."
Meg Howell
"Great service! Staff were friendly and the girl that bought our meal out to us had some good banter which I really appreciated! Food was of huge..."
Vin 123
"I went to Mama Brown not really knowing what to expect. Last time we went it was just opened and empty. Since then it certainly has put itself on..."
Muffin Mum
"Best Milkshakes in town! Ordered the double chocolate fudge brownie milkshake and the espresso one. It was YUMMY! We also had the waffles with..."
Caline
"Just went and got a couple of milkshakes with some Sals pizza, the gentleman serving us was so lovely! Didn’t catch his name but he was English...."
Zoe Holt
"When I approached the doors of Mama Brown, I was shocked to find that they were not open at 7am on a Monday morning! In the hopes of the doors..."
Croissant Muncher
"We went here and I ordered fish and chips which was really nice and my partner ordered chicken burger and the food was really good we loved it. 💕..."
Loveheart1955
"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer ServicePretty average cafe with ordinary food, Found it quite over..."
곰정안
"Amazing service and food, felt welcome as soon as we walked in! Giant shakes that are super sweet and sickly (would probably recommend sharing if..."
Georgia Kelly Moore
"Can I get a HELLLLL YEAAAAAAH. oh my god is the place good for a hangover cure, I came to mama Browns 3 times whilst I was in Wellington and I..."
Pearl Clarke
"Came to Mama Brown for lunch on a Wednesday while visiting Wellington with a couple of mates. There were some positive aspects of Mama..."
Charle Megala
"Went here for dinner last night absolutely loved it the food was amazing I got the chicken tacos and the milkshakes both were in point also the vibe..."
Aman
"Really good food, but overpriced for what you get. Quality is there, but the value is not. Really nice atmosphere and a brilliant ambience...."
Hone Heron
"Good place. I took a Cookie Monster and the waffle was very good. Good quality for affordable price. I recommend it. But if I may say, cup must be..."
Maïlig Dinis
"YummyStudent deals are great $10 for a burger and fries. Shakes are real good..."
ASIAN_HAYDEN
"Mama brown is a good restaurant with good delicious meals.The line out the door speaks for itself.Chalk written menu board and the..."
Steven
"Food was below average, friend got the chicken waffle burger and the waffle was soggy and chicken was not crispy. I got the fries with meat and..."
Em
"Milkshakes Milkshakes Milkshakes This place makes the best milkshakes that I've ever had. I really enjoy the chocolate peanut butter one..."
Kalila Tatu McMillan
"Such a cool place great for something different. First time I visited here I got the fish and chips, unfortunately the fish was caked in a very thick..."
Elyse
"Super cute ambience. Colorful and seated on airplane chairs. :) Craved waffles so we ended up here after checking the menu outside the..."
Momo
"Went on a super buzy day during a promo they were having. Had to wait as we didn't book in advance but was able to get seated quickly due to sheer..."
Coco
"Really do enjoy coming here! Great service and atmosphere and delicious meals! My friend and I will always come in and get milkshakes (best part)..."
LoverofFood
"Had a super memorable experience, amazing food and generous portions. Music was lit and staff were super cool. Very accomodating of our big loud..."
Jocheli015
"Had the chicken/waffles and chips on my trip to Mama Brown. The chips were cooked well and were not dry at all. When I had the chicken and waffles, I..."
Veeral Patel
"If you love spicy food I definitely recommend the Buffalo Wings, very spicy but very delicious! If you feel like cooling down your mouth after I..."
Nessa Knell
"Came here with my brother as he shouted the treat. Absolutely the best milkshakes in town!!! Ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter & Caramel Shake and..."
ImyNTom
"I had read the reviews for this place and from the pictures I saw I knew I was going to order the chicken waffle sandwich. It exceeded my..."
Linlin
"food wWas good and the ribs were massive but also juicy and soft. I only wish the chips came separately as they were soft hidden under the sauce of..."
Christian
"Food is good but smaller portioned burgers so order chips or a side to go with it.Bit pricey for what you get but nice clean place and they do..."
Jordan
"Went here on my last trip to Wellington. The staff were friendly and didn't mind my loud little 1 year old. Food was great and a very good portion..."
Chelethammavong
"The ribs were nice but not fantastic. The real highlight here is their milkshakes. These milkshakes really are the best in Wellington. Friendly owner..."
Louie
"One of my to-go cafes. You can't actually go wrong with any of their dishes! Would 10/10 recommend to go here especially on Wednesday..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"Came on a busy 2for1 Wednesday night.. didn't have any booking therefore needed to wait for a bit.. soon after a table was ready the waitstaff..."
Vogue Foodie
"I had waffles & they were delicious! Peppermint tea was divine. The staff were warm & welcoming, the atmosphere was quite lovely. Love the decor,..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"I went to this restaurant on the early January. During the trip of Wellington, this meal was the best we had in Wellington. Affordable price and very..."
Angela King
"If you want not so healthy but out of this world delicious food then this is the place for you. Everything I've tried here has been outstanding. Big..."
Claudia Serra
"Loved this place! We came in late afternoon on a Saturday and shared the chicken wings and BBQ ribs. They were super delicious. We need to..."
Shannon21
"Big eats, cheap price tag. Thats what you get on a 2 for 1 wednesday from 11 till 11. I ordered the ribs and my dining companion had the Kentucky Got..."
Vicki Wong
"Stopped in here a couple of weeks ago after an 8 hour drive from Auckland. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the vegetarian breakfast..."
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"An amazing experience for me as an Aucklander. I ordered a chicken and beef burger, and the beef was cooked amazing - not overdone, and still juicy..."
Austin Ibarra
"Incredibly good comfort food and amazing shakes. We had Cajun fries, chicken waffle, breakfast burrito, peanut caramel shake and a float. All..."
Steven Lee
"Waffles and fried chicken... what could go wrong! Love this place, while not the most classy of places it is tasty! I'm yet to find..."
Abby Jones
"Been here a couple of times now, some experiences were great others not so much, I had they're southern Chicken burger and it was ok, nothing special..."
Food Lover
"Great food. Awesome seats and decor. Great service. I had chicken and waffles which was strangely awesome. I would have liked the waffles a bit..."
Amy Pointon
"The place is full any time you drive past, but once you enter, the hostess attends to you straight away. The table are shared, but the food is..."
DarshT
"Love the bustling environment of this place. The staff were nice and helpful and responded to requests well. The Oreo cheesecake shake was pretty..."
Annie Bananie
"Went here last night for a catch up with friends. We didn't have a booking and it was pretty busy but the staff were great and found us a table...."
Sara
"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good portions. Would definitely eat here again. They have 2 for 1 main meals on Wednesdays and great looking..."
Autumn
"Me and my partner Went here on a whim when we saw the birthday deal and so glad we did. Great atmosphere and music- favourite place we have been to..."
Charlotte Ayrey
"It was a nice and cosy restraunt especially in wellingtons cold weather, the food was great and the prices were worth the dish. Me and my wife..."
Hala&Plum
"My second time here, but my first time was a long time ago, so I felt it was due for a review! Came in and sat ourselves, the place is..."
Medium_Rare
"Have come here plenty of times for work lunches and the sliders are always yummy. They make awesome milkshakes here as well, I always get the classic..."
Sarah Alberino
"Omg, what an awesome find. Arrived in Wellington last night. Arrived here for breakfast, in a hurry and they were brilliant. Awesome waffles and Paul..."
Trish
"The search for the ultimate hungover brunch continues. Mama Browns definitely impressed me. I got a breakfast burrito and some Cajun fries. THE FRIES..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Great meal from here, plus very good coffee. Went for breakfast and had a good selection from the menu. Service was prompt and friendly, meal was..."
James Cole
"Came here with a friend on a Thursday night while visiting Wellington.  One thing I noticed straight away is the deco especially the airline seating..."
John Chin
"Came here because 10 year old was craving waffles, and I just knew they would have good sized ones. Ordered extra bacon and southern friend chicken..."
Shiny H Appy
"Funky decor, quick and friendly service. Food is exceptionally decadent. Ribs are absolutely to die for- cooked to perfection, meat just falling off..."
Adaire Ward
"Walking past this morning it was hard to ignore airplane seats, Chinese lanterns and old movie posters, all decorating an American diner style tv set..."
Duncan Galletly
"I prefer my drinks not milky and with alcohol so I didn't try what they are the most famous for: their milkshakes, but they did have an extended..."
Ines
"This place is fantastic! The food was Devine. Best milkshakes ever - at $8 it is soooo worth it. I had the caramel, peanut and it honestly tasted..."
Manz87
"VENUE (0.5 / 1)The venue isnt too bad, quite cosy. Myself and my partner sat on what seemed like ex-commercial plane seats. I enjoyed the..."
Joshua Dorman
"Good weekend brunchTaco and sliders and small sides.A beer on a sunny day. Even early evening snacks and drinks is a pleasurelove the..."
Hubert Cheng
"Went there as a group of four. We love the atmosphere and the plane seats! I loved my brownies, my friend enjoyed her sundae (if you are a sweet..."
Apple Chan
"Mama Brown is a casual venue with an American style menu. I chose the Kentucky Hot Brown Boy which was a unique dish – chicken with other elements..."
Shaun
"Pops of colour, chalkboards, fairy lights and cheery staff give Mama Brown a friendly, fun vibe that is cool and casual. While we were there, on a..."
Lennie L
"Buffalo wingssssss!!!They aren't for the faint-hearted. I was sweating profusely as I happily took bite after bite.The Cajun..."
JaimeC
"Went for lunch with a friend, ordered the po boy - pork. Well for 15 what a feed, done was good and hearty and plenty of it even got chips and a..."
Chomp
"Love this place! Fantastic service, everything was fairly quick. Great drinks, the mains were great, perfect sizes, and the desserts were too. Only..."
Aimee R
"I went to Mama Brown recently for a friend's birthday party. Initially, I had been disappointed, as we were meant to be going to another favourite..."
Georgina Dickson
"Dinner at Mama Brown on Friday night was great - I had the pulled pork tortilla, very tasty, lovely crispy base and enough to get my husband to help..."
Janine Last
"I visited Mama Brown on a Wed night with 3 of my friends and had a great time. We only had an hour to eat before a show so we informed them of that -..."
Gary Cottle
"Was sitting in Lower Hutt reading the reviews and looking at the menu and couldn't wait. So myself and 3 workmates made the trip in. We were not..."
Dave Bevin
"I LOVE this place. My partner and I have been here half a dozen times since it opened, and it has been consistently good food for good value...."
Alina Siegfried
"Great food. Great staff. I have eaten here many times and the breakfast burrito is amazing. Coffee is excellent Delighted we found this gem for..."
Marty
"Great service! We went in with a deal voucher, management were super helpful and friendly, the food was fast, fresh and delicious - we will be back..."
Esther Harris
"Went in for breakfast and coffee, as it wasn't too busy. The coffee was excellent, with a complimentary biscotti balanced on the mug. I even ordered..."
Paul Boland
"Totally awesome menu with a tasty range of breakfasts and lunches with a Western and Mexican influence. Food, service and prices all excellent! My..."
Joseph Crawford
"This place is great! My partner and I have visited a few times since they opened, and my only complaint would be that the portions are huge but the..."
Lisa H
"Had the beef stew/soup and beef taco on Sunday.Both were delicious! Especially the beef taco with the lime and the pineapple salsa...."
Asymmetriq
"GREAT milkshakes!! :D Small portions for food prices,..."
Kimmie W
"Had the Beef stew. AMAZING! Will def be back for the bowl of the day, came with some chunky toast bread. This was a great winter warmer. Going back..."
Paul Raeburn
"The absolute best thing about Mama Brown's is their $6 sliders and tacos which allow you to mix and match a variety of options to build your own..."
Kara I
"Didn't know what to expect from the place but the staff were amiable and friendly, my food delivered promptly and coffee delivered with a totally..."
Brody Tripp
"We need a Mama Brown in HB. Meals are big and delicious & excellent customer service, free meal and complimentary drink for your bday. Definitely be..."
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"Music was a little loud but I am hard of hearing. Food and service was incredible. Great way to celebrate a..."
Pamela Howard
"Celebrated my birthday here and got the birthday promo for June! It was a special day indeed! I love the Dirty Waffles and enjoyed the other food as..."
Necy Mae de Guzman
"If you are after comfort food - say burgers, wings , shakes, curly fries - then Mama Brown should be at the top of your list. This is my go to place..."
Deepak Mohanraju
"The service was great, the staff were friendly and efficient. The food is bit on the pricey side but for its size it is justifiable. We came in..."
Mary Kabiriera
"This is my 3rd time , and not surprised is another great experience in Mama Brown. We ordered the Pork Ribs and Waffle Boy. All the food are nice..."
EeTheng Lim
"Visited this evening en route to the airport, welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Quick turn around with delivery of food and we were able to..."
Jahna Fiu
"Came in for a quick lunchtime bite, great service I can thoroughly recommend their Vanilla Milkshake and Chicken Burger, go for the extra pickles,..."
Rich Matthews
"Lovely atmosphere, cool interior and great service. We (3 friends and I) went for the Wednesday 2 for 1 deal, and had a great time. The food portions..."
micah greenfield
"Loved it. The philly cheese steak was great and the fries nice and..."
Daniel Mazur
"Pretty decent food served here and is a solid for quality. Would like to Poe Boys on the menu, the current menu still holds weight. The American..."
Mark Panapa
"Lovely customer service. Friendly staff always greeted with a smile. Food was wonderful. The milkshakes are to die for!! I wish I could give more..."
Audrey Tupua
"Our first visit - glad I chose this place for our pre-show early dinner. Easy to pre-book online - refreshingly, without dooming myself to daily..."
Truis Ormsby-Martin
"Food was great big portion size & dessert pay to share it as it's big..."
Nane Samuel
"Food is okay, but fried chicken is quite dry and bland. Wouldn't come unless I am really craving for American..."
Edward Wang
"The best place for youngsters who wants to eat a lot of good yummy food. Its just near the cuba street. The portions are quite large for chicken..."
Sreeram Nattath
"Absolutely love the food. Great place to go if you like big massive feed..."
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"Lovely place with funky decor, great food and great service! The coffee and cuban sandwich were delicious and can't wait to try other dishes when I'm..."
Iunki
"Decided to get some lunch at Sweet Mother’s Kitchen (SMK) after seeing the good reviews on Google and Zomato.Hush Puppies 🤫🐶..."
Veeral Patel
"The service was good. The food was great (recommend the tacos). The price of food was amazing. You do not have to book for this place - just turn up...."
Ian De Terte
"Man catchin' beignetsAgain why Auckland no haveThank you Sweet..."
Cho
"Love this place! Make sure we visit whenever we’re in the capital. Fried chicken, corn bread, Po boys, breakfast burrito mmmmhmmmmm, food..."
Kelly Dalgety
"Had the most amazing breakfast. Fresh fish, full of flavour and for my savory tooth just the right of amount of cream and egg and heat. Awesome...."
Marigold
"Great service, we had too sit outside for a bit while we waited for a table inside but that was okay. The curly fries were so good and the artichoke..."
Judy Chalmers
"Came welli again after a year literally for this. Ordered beef and bean nacho, fish taco, chicken n fries and peanut butter shake. Everything came at..."
Chris Wang
"This place has positive vibes and staff was very friendly. I have ordered Eggs Benedict and regular mocha and it was good. One of my friend..."
Epicure
"Friends and I craved fried food for our last meal in Wellington! Sweet Mother’s Kitchen was recommended so we had to visit!I ordered the..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Solid 4. Great Service. Warm inside. All meals look amazing, coffee a tad off dropped the score. They can get busy, an iconic wellington spot. Casual..."
Ryan
"Had the breakfast burrito and my girlfriend had the waffles. Both were absolutely fantastic. Great food, great coffee and amazing service. Very cool..."
Pete
"I went here a few weeks ago the food was delicious and came in a timely matter. Definitely one of those highlights of Wellington and a must visit,..."
Steven
"Gotta be honest and say it’s kinda ‘crusty’ but loads of food options. Super friendly staff. Dealing with a busy Monday lunch they were all..."
Pick&Mix
"Yum yum in my tum! Absolutely loved Sweet Mother’s! The service was 10/10, the food was 11/10 🙌🏼 I cannot wait to be back! Check..."
Sheryl
"Po boys are a must! And also the curly fries with their special sauce. I do agree with others that the place is sort of tacky and feels as if you are..."
Meikura Williams
"Was very tasty and good. Chicken was cooked good and tasty :) Food was well priced and in decent proportions..."
Review Man
"Been wanting to try this place for a long time finally not that busy when I came. Unique and cool cafe set-up very American deco. I ordered a waffle..."
Mark A.
"The best curly fries ever! That is my best description of this place! And their fried chicken are so good too and it taste even better with their..."
Adventure Foodie
"The only thing in-authentic about this place is the size - it's too big by Bourbon St standards. But the food is amazing!! I ordered waffles topped..."
Megha Dogra
"This will forever be my favourite restaurant in Wellington. Food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. Curly fries and milkshakes are also a..."
Elyse
"Holy moly, if only I could have their homemade pies EVERY SINGLE DAY! I had eggs on sourdough bread and a slice of peanut butter pie, I have to say..."
Hanna
"Was here on Sunday and just love coming to this place.. I don't come for the comfortable surroundings because its not.. but ratherr for the heart..."
Fat Bob
"Fantastic restaurant and must be one of the top places on Courtenay Place! Apparently it's been here forever according to my dining colleague. Simple..."
Frank
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is always a nice & cosy experience with its American South & Mexican inspired cuisine.Today, because it was busy (as..."
Michael Gray
"Always always love eating at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the food is always great and the service is always fantastic. My grandchildren love the curly..."
Royden Shierlaw
"I had yummy peppermint tea in a retro looking tea pot! Fabulous. Also, the seafood chowder & crispy bread were divine! Busy little place, but the..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"The 15 min wait for a table was definitely worth it. Service was great, atmosphere was awesome. Had the fried chicken with coleslaw and curly fries..."
Kate O'Sullivan
"I absolutely loved the curly fries and the amazing sauce that came with it. I liked the chicken as well but the curly fries were just so good...."
M
"Pre dope food here and awesome atmosphere. Gave the New Orleans prawns a go with a jug of sangria all for under $60.00 and it tasted great, pretty..."
Hadyn Coker
"Amazing! It was packed even on a Wednesday night, but a table was freed up in no time! Didn't want anything too large so I had a Po Boy on its own so..."
Sophie Oliver
"Loved everything about this place. Went back a second time the next day. The Black Bean Breakfast Burrito was awesome. Definitely a highlight. Had an..."
Tracy Bass
"Came on a Tuesday during lunch hour, and it is very busy and packed! Waiters were attentive but really stretched. Decor was interesting and..."
Cathy Xiong
"Only had shakes and cakes here but the snicker shakes weren't as flavourful and a little too milky. the pumpkin pie and pecan pie were really good...."
Annie Bananie
"Came here because everyone recommends it but found the food to just be average really. Can't complain for the good price of some of the foods but it..."
EsmeEats
"Our friend invite us to this place when we are in Wellington. We order their famous curly fries, buttermilk soaked fried chicken and some breakfast..."
Andrean
"I went to SMK for a dinner with workmates and have to say of was z great experience. I had the chicken in a basket. I loved the curly fries and..."
Malcolm Hughson
"Great place - very busy which is always a good sign. This place came recommended and did not disappoint. I had the breakfast burrito with added..."
Emily Pavey
"Went here for brunch on a Sunday so fairly busy. Seated quickly but still had to wait a fair while for food! Ordered the 2 eggs on toast (poached)..."
Daisy Smith
"Been there twice in the last couple of weeks. The food has always been good so far. Have tried the chipotle chicken quesadillas and the nachos. Both..."
Kayleigh
"Love coming here - I always get the same thing - their curly fries! They are so good. The atmosphere is super chill and always have a great dining..."
Sarah Alberino
"This place was packed so we actually went off to have dinner somewhere else but ended up coming back to wait for a table. We waited about 10-15..."
Jess
"This is my fave in Welly and a must if your after food that is different, and soulful and makes you happy! Eggs Herbert: Creamed spinach,..."
Sungsam7
"Id heard so much good about Sweet Mothers Kitchen, I couldn't wait to try it for myself finally. The place was busy. Tables filled both inside..."
Jenjaroo
"For a chill night with friends you can't beat Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It has a flare all of it's own with influences in it's menu of Mexico and the..."
Laura Mackey
"Very trendy little spot that was shown to be popular irrespective of the time of day. Enjoyed a breakfast beignet and coffee - simply ordered this as..."
The Kats Meow
"Sweet Mothers Kitchen is tucked on the end of Courtnay place with indoor and pavement (outdoor) seating. The menu includes Mexican and southern..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I hadn't been here in nearly 2 years and was relieved to find it was still as good as I remembered! I had the hush puppies, the beef quesadilla and a..."
Michele
"We came down to Wellington to visit the Te Papa museum and the Dreamworks Exhibit over Waitangi weekend, and decided to try Sweet Mother's Kitchen on..."
Alice P
"Sweet Mother's is home to authentic Mexican cuisine. The taco's have an excellent texture and are seasoned perfectly. With friendly service and great..."
TheTomato
"My favourite place to go with friends on a late night dinner date. They have the best milkshakes in town (snickers!!) and their dessert pies are to..."
Grace Ko
"Interestingly decorated place! Tonight we had the Mad dog beef ribs vegetarian nachos and a side of creamy mushrooms. Yum yum yum yummety..."
Crumpet King
"Had the peanut butter pie. Very sweet and the base is a bit soggy. I tend to prefer the savoury stuff here. Their shakes is pretty good too...."
Travels4Food
"Had been wanting to visit this spot for a while after hearing good things. Was surprised to read about bad service in some reviews, but thought I'd..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"The inside is a little basic but the outdoor eating area is pleasant on a nice day.. They do takeaways too so they have all the bases..."
Rhodri Williams
"It's always busy which is frustrating but the staff normally sort you out and the longest I've ever waited for a table was 15 min. I highly suggest..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Yummy yummy yummy. Love their milkshakes the snickers one is to die for and their curly fries. Some other items are hit or miss but still a great..."
Jayna Patel
"Recommended by a friend so we decided to have lunch there on our last day in Wellington.We shared a beef taco and curly fries between us...."
Mili Goswami
"Sweet mothers staff and service is unbeatable - always happy always nice always fast. Milkshakes I'd recommend and black bean nachos, along with..."
Stacy Heyman
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I love you so. Thank you for being realistic about your wait times (I get, you're insanely popular, and with good reason)...."
Luke Alexander
"Have been there a few times got the French Toast with bacon and did enjoy it although I think it's a bit expensive for the quantity. But good. No..."
Ines
"Always a pleasant experience at sweet mothers kitchen! Hands down the best cut fries in Wellington!!! Would definitely come back again,..."
Jessica Teasdale
"I've always been a fan of these guys, always busy always enjoyable. The food type they put out is a particular favourite of mine, and they do it the..."
James Ford
"This is the place to go for the best milkshakes in Wellington city! Delicious milkshakes served in a fashionable and unique style. The hot chips are..."
Sam Hodgson
"I tried to come here the other morning for lunch but it was full - which is always a good sign. unfortunately I was starving so we wandered on..."
Amanda Hailwood
"I always enjoy sweet mothers kitchen when I'm in Wellington. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table but well worth it. The Snickers Milkshake is the..."
David Palfreyman
"Great little cafe for breakfast if you can wait for a table!! This place seems very unorganized but the staff deals great and never forgets you....."
Erin Moffatt
"I used to love Sweet Mother's Kitchen but since being back in Wellington, I can't help but compare it to similar restaurants I have been to in..."
LucyGoosey
"Service was awesome! We preordered our meal and as soon as we were seated our meals came out. The curly fries was awesome together with the creole..."
MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio
"Always love this place. Since going veg there isn't much choice for me, but curly fries and the Mac m cheese are still on offer to me. My only beef..."
Alex Shatford
"went the other day with my little click/ friends and we ordered key lime pie, peanut butter pie, banana cream pie and pecan and bourbon pie I think..."
James Fale
"Frequently come here for Brunch with friends. As a student the prices can sometimes be a little much but the servings are generally generous enough..."
Caitlin Watters
"This is what good cafe culture is. We are always greeted with a smile and looked after well. The cafe has achieved successfully achieved its own..."
Claz
"awesome atmosphere. the food is average. i really enjoyed my milkshake. if this place is full just go up to the counter and tell the wait staff that..."
Kate S
"The place is rather packed and can get like that rather fast so get in while you can because the food is amazing every time you are there. We were..."
Nicola
"It was very busy and we had to sit outside. Yet, aside from the cold; the food was delicious, the music was groovy, and the service was very helpful...."
Michael Henrys
"We were here for a pre-dinner snack but the menu looked so good we are more than we intended to. Mac and cheese and pecan pie were both delicious,..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Food was lovely. Fries a little to salty but apart from that everything tasted good..."
Terri O' Kane
"Love the food and service here!! Faultless !! Will keep coming back for the yummy shakes and sammys!! Tables turn over quick so if I have to wait for..."
Weenutter
"Wow. Sunday evening and this place is full. That is a testament to how good the food is. What I love about this place is the ambiance. The walls are..."
RaeRae
"Cosy environment, incredibly popular so I suggest going on a quiet day or book in advance! Food. Is. To. Die. For. I recommend the curly fries and..."
Tara Jones Rudge
"It's the real deal. I lived in Texas and have travelled around Louisiana and the food here stands up. Sure it ain't smoked overnight out the back but..."
Luke Sherwood
"Real sweet atmosphere, menu, portions, and prices. Two pieces of advice for the beef ribs: (1) Cook it slower and longer. The flavours didn't get a..."
Dan Da Man
"If there was one restaurant that won me over in Wellington, it would have to be Sweet Mother's Kitchen. The menu, a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"As an all 'round flavour sampler we chose a trio of pies to tuck into for our midnight snack. The peanut butter pie is creamy and distinctly peanutty..."
Heneedsfood
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is, and yes I will now drop a popular saying in New Zealand, Sweet As. I got to admit it, I have heard great things about this..."
Puku Princess
"Had such a nice pot of tea that had the cutest tea cosy, blue and knitted.And chicken! Om nom! Very good dessert as well.Lovely..."
Sananda Chatterjee
"Visited Welly on the weekend had such an amazing breakfast here on Saturday that we had to return on Sunday too!!!   Had Flossys Favorites, and the..."
Holly Roberts
"Extremelly popular place, always full so we thought the food must be good here (it was just aroud the corner from our hotel) it was! It's a very..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Love hate relationship at SMK - I love it my wife hates it!That being the case my visits are usually with one of the kids for a sneaky Po..."
Philip Reeve
"Despite being packed this place actually managed to have a really good atmosphere. The food was hearty and filling and had genuine authentic flare!..."
Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho
"Comfort food!! Sweet Mother's Kitchen is one of those restaurants that always comes up when asked for recommendations. Known for their..."
Crissy
"Sweet Mothers is such an integral part of the local foodie scene here in Wellywood and one if my personal favs. From curly fries to beignets to PO..."
BKL
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen has an amazing ambience! No matter what time I visit or walk by, it's always busy and packed full of people. Relaxed, cozy and..."
Sophia
"Great food and okay coffee (very bitter), however the food makes up for it. Quirky decor, and although it was really busy the staff managed to find..."
Alex Galletty
"Love this place. Had jerk chicken po boy and pulled beef and caramelised onion quesadilla both absolutely delish! Service was really good! Will come..."
Kez
"The buttermilk chicken and curly fries with slaw is so damn good will be getting this every time I'm in wellington from now on! The coffee is strong..."
SarahandElla
"I used to be a massive fan of SMK, back when I was in high school. Unfortunately, I think that in the last few years the quality has gone down, both..."
Eleanor Hay
"If you come to Wellington you will inevitably hear about Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It's a local, historic, iconic establishment.Despite the..."
Wilson Chau
"Visited again after couple of years. The ambience is still intact. The simple and rustic nature of the restaurant is very unassuming but the quality..."
Mathew George
"THE BEST!!! Especially their crumbed chicken. Great food... yum yum... But the waffles are a bit too floury for me... Nonetheless, definitely a must..."
Auie Robrigado
"Absolutely loved Sweet Mothers Kitchen on a recent trip to Wellington. The look and feel of the cafe is relaxed, and funky. They have  a great..."
Lozalock
"I have been here on several occasions, and every time I have had amazing, tasty meals and not too long a wait, even when they are..."
Emma Ferguson
"The food was like all of my favorite things from home on one menu!! Finally someone in NZ who knows how to do hot wings right. Spinach &..."
Mike Goldstein
"Would probably have carried on walking past (due to signs of dilapidation such as stuffing out of chairs & mismatched cups & saucers) but as..."
Jane
"Although it can be slightly pricey, I have always had really delicious food from Sweet Mother's, and had great service from the staff there...."
Cath L
"Great service here last night and the place was humming :) . I was early but one of the waitresses was super accommodating n got me a table anyways...."
Siobhan
"After reading a few reviews I was a bit hesitant to go but we went for lunch on Tuesday and it was lovely. We had a lovely friendly waitress, in fact..."
Melanie White
"Have eaten here on several occasions. We like the casual atmosphere and funky decor. Service has been a bit slow but they are usually very busy...."
Mary T-soon
"I really enjoy coming to this place. The beef nachos are my fav. The staff are really friendly. Not a big review, just worth saying that this is a..."
Cedric Mason
"We came here for a pre-Hobbit lunch between Christmas and New Year. It was humming, food was delicious - highly recommend the fish po boy - and the..."
Philippa Lagan
"French toast was awesome, as was my soy cappa.Enjoyable time! Waitress seemed preoccupied. But other than that, brilliant experience..."
Joe Turner
"Love Sweet Mothers Kitchen! I usually go for lunch and always order the prawn poboy. It's always delicious. I recently tried the swamp dip and was..."
Laura
"Stopped in for lunch during our stay this past weekend. We had a shrimp po' boy, and a fish po' boy. I much preferred the fish po' boy as it had more..."
Kepa Tairua
"I go there all the time - delicious food, and affordable! My favourite is the chicken burrito, but the macaroni and cheese "The Moose" is really..."
Sitakali
"Ever since I first visited Sweet Mother's, I've been meaning to go back. The place definitely lives up to the hype, with cheap, amazing, food. I'm..."
Cruz Johnson
"Locals will tell you that Sweet Mother's Kitchen is the ultimate spot for homely comfort, hipster vibes and famous curly fries. We're fans too,..."
Nicole
"Great food at reasonable prices. The gumbo was yummy and only $14!!! Obviously a popular place and generally don't take bookings so I suppose not a..."
Colette
"Brilliant - great food, good atmosphere, good prices - highly recommend Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Especially some of the mexican specialties. Very..."
JJ JJ
"Love going to get my eat on.Don't go if your in a rush and want your own table. Go there relaxed with lots of time to chill with the other..."
Casey
"My daughter and I were down from Auckland for a short break and tried Sweet Mothers Kitchen. The service was excellent I found the waiter was very..."
Maree Crabb
"delicious food, great service and price!!would definitely..."
Helen Autagavaia
"I love going to this place everytime I am back in welly. Get the Ribs with curly fries and colslaw, so yum!! My girlfriend always has yummy things..."
Ian Barr
"A popular place amongst locals, this can be it's downfall. There is often a long wait to get a table, but the food is good and reasonably priced. The..."
Aa Ch
"I love this place - their chilli wings and chowder, crab and cheese dip .... coffee mm mm very very good informal, shared trestle table dining makes..."
Kym Hamilton
"One word. Po'boy. Is that one word? Who cares go get..."
Lucy
"Some friends of ours had popped in earlier to try and get a table booked but it was busy so we went off to another bar and they gave us a call when..."
Elaine Young
"This place is always busy! They food is Southern American food and it is really good. One American lady next to me was concerned if it was..."
Reviewer007
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is popular, so arrive early on busy nights as they don't take bookings. However, they offered to call us in half an hour once..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Firstly, assigning a website 'tag' of Mexican is not supposed to make this a Mexican place (a response to others comments). The restaurant does not..."
Chris
"One of my favourite places to dine whenever I'm in Wellington. Cheap, cheerful and fun. Love the food (yes rich but it doesn't pretend to be anything..."
Missy Davidson
"I had lunch at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the service was efficient and on time, especially when you only have an hours' lunch. the food was good and..."
Tasha
"I was a customer in this restaurant and find the staff are friendly and professional in their service. I love the food, the portion is good and..."
Leigh
"I adored Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Atmosphere very upbeat, service was very friendly and energetic. Food was particularly good, very tasty and not..."
Alice C
"Great mexican-styled well-priced food in a relaxed and funky atmosphere, excellent range of mexican beers to boot. Best mexican food I've had in..."
Duncan Neilson
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is Wellington eating staple. Every time I venture down to this part of the country I tick another dish off the menu and have..."
Madicattt
"Sweet Mother’s Kitchen stole our hearts, arteries included. This is unapologetic, calorific dining at it's best. Expect Cajun and Creole dishes..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"My recent trip to Wellington with my sister meant that I could once again, indulge in some of the spectacular food that Wellington has to offer. My..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great food and food choices, great service, near the heart of the city. Cost is average for the area, but given the excellent food I rank this..."
Charlie Callcut
"Cajun food - what's not to like? Well maybe the fact that it is SO hard to get a table, let alone one of the two oh so desirable booths .... but if..."
Kai Luv
"Have eaten here for 12 years off and on. The food comes served in little plastic baskets, so it really does feel like the quintessential diner..."
Graeme Wooller
"Very good service, good menu … not overly extensive. Food was very good quality all around. They know how to prepare fried chicken and their..."
karandeep singh
"The burritos were awesome! Reasonable price and simple and big. 😍 Ribs was dried and the sauce was too much, but it was good to..."
AnnA
"Finally…a restaurant that knows how to do a steak medium-well, without the chef throwing his toys out of the cot, or knives at the serving staff. I..."
Nick Dobier
"A great find in Wellington for those on the lookout for great Cajun food. The blackened fish is to die for, the Jambalaya delicious and even Beignet..."
Tony Redhead
"After seeing that there was Jumbalaya on the menu, I couldn't go past. It made my nose run a bit but unlike the song my pants weren't on fire. Next..."
anthony851
"My new favourite restaurant in Wellington! The food is fantastic. Nice American flavours and good portion sizes. Service was great and although we..."
Nikhil George
"Love this place and the bustling vibe. Food was delish. Happy to provide some pulled pork for my salad instead of chicken ....and it wasn't on the..."
Lynette Edmonds
"Went there for there for breakfast and dinner. For breakfast had the eggs bomba, breakfast burrito with SMK spicy sausage and a side of hash. It was..."
Stacey Wang
"My wife and stopped by here for some lunch. Had an amazing lunch here. The service was great! Comfortable seating and eating area. I would have..."
Krishin Stephen Pillay
"Lovely food and good choice, reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly. Really nice...."
Janet Taylor
Dockside
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"Got the 7 course set menu. Was amazing! Our waiter was great, he described the dishes beautifully and had good customer service skills. Was very..."
Hannah-Bradee Phillips
"We went for 7 courses degustation dinner with wine. It was a great choice. Our food guide Joe explained what the chef wanted to achieve, the origin..."
Svetlana S (SvS)
"Had a fantastic meal with my family, a degustation meal with wine paring as an option. The service was excellent, and our waiters' knowledge of food..."
Joanne Goulding
"We had a lovely lunch here. Staff were very good. Great seat by the window looking at the sea. Food was delicious and beautifully presented ...."
Adrienne Giacon
"One of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. They have wonderful selection of seafood platters and my favorites are their chowder, grilled fish or..."
indah nuria Savitri
"We were hoping they had oysters as they said they did the day before, but no. The snapper both tempura and crumbed were both fresh and perfectly..."
Peter Phillips
"The food is impressive, really tasty! Service is great and obviously no complaints on the..."
J H
"Came for the 5 course tasting menu and it was just stunning! Fabulous service and beautiful setting, thank..."
Stacy McIntyre
"Have visited Dockside many times and have always had good meals and staff have been great. If there is any issues, they are quickly addressed...."
Loran McLay
"We were in Wellington recently and wanted to enjoy a more fine dining experience for my partners birthday. I booked us in for the 5 course degustion..."
Steph Chalmers
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
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Storm Te Hira
"Amazing Service was unquestionably the best we've experienced for a long time The flavours of the food was excellent The portions just..."
Moods
"Had the bruschetta to start which was delicious and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a light entre. The pork for a main was..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"It was my first time in Wellington and I found the place on Zomato. Decided to try it and as soon as I got in, the manager (i think) greeted me. The..."
Ellynn
"Exceptional food, service and wine! Every dish ordered was met with food envy from our table of 6! All photos taken on old phone that died..."
Sungsam7
"Charley Noble has been recommended as an out of towner by quite a few people. Food was top notch and the service too. Drinks menu is pretty..."
Flippynz
"I had the duck and it was delish! Great atmosphere, eventhough it was quite busy it was quieter than most busy restaurants. My dessert; while..."
FOOD Wars
"My daughter and I had an excellent meal. Oysters were fresh and juicy. The bruschetta with goats cheese was different but tasty. The star of the..."
Amit Tuteja
"They have the BEST TRUFFLE FRIES！crunchy but light, sauces are also delicious! aged steak also great, medium is just right with no blood! Will..."
Yue Zhang
"Lovely spot. Didn’t know it was there to be honest but after having a lovely brekky, with attentive and friendly service will absolutely be back...."
Seamus
"Lovely dinner in Wellington, see they have won awards for the last few years, nice building and atmosphere loved the grilled tuna, might go for..."
Alison Lally
"Very popular eatery/bar based in a lovely old building near the wharf. Happy to prop at the bar until table was ready (quick at 10 mins considering..."
Nitty
"Great food and a warm group of happy inviting wait staff, even if the waiter was a little preoccupied at first.The pot pie I had tasted well..."
Luke Thomson
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Wellington. Been here a number of times and food is consistently good except one time the oysters were..."
Harvey
"My last meal in Wellington was with my son here for lunch. The staff were very friendly and didn’t have any problems answering my questions..."
Miffy7
"The menu is huge. We didn’t order much starters. Instead I ordered two mains for myself, loved both spaghetti and ravioli. I am a pasta person and..."
Jess
"We’ve been a few times and this restaurant has become our benchmark. Nowhere else measures up to the incredible food, professional but not fussy..."
Jeannine Thomas
"Very popular place. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Very good food and great presentation. All four of us were impressed. Keep up the great..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Had dinner here last Friday and it was a great experience. Staff were very polite and accommodating. The restaurant was full but they seated us at..."
Bonnie Emma
"My friend and I landed in Wellington super late after a super rocky flight and we just wanted to find a restaurant that was still open that did..."
Jessica Li
"Had dinner with family at this restaurant last night.  The food was divine.  Ravioli was to die for, sirloin and eye fillet steaks beautifully..."
Sharon Haines
"If you’re looking to enjoy world-class dining with quality New Zealand produce while you’re in the Land of the Long White Cloud, then you’re in..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"One of the best meals out I've had in a while. The wait staff were all friendly, helpful and good at their job, even the people out the back seemed..."
Sally
"Wonderful dinner with fantastic food and an even better waitress. Too full to try dessert but the pork belly was delicious! Excellent fries as..."
Alanna Adams
"This restaurant already on my "Wellington must go list." I wish I can try all the drinks and foods that on the menu. The ambience of the restaurant..."
Yongshan Zhu
"We both had options from the create your own selection for breakfast and the food was excellent and quick to come. We will definitely remember this..."
Megha Dogra
"Good for you (ladies) if you are looking for posh ambience to have your dinner. Opened the door and you will be greeted by waiters who unbuttoned the..."
AA
"Lunch here today. Wine selection was great, gluten free options were plentiful and the service was faultless. The food was super tasty. I wouldn't..."
Mary T-soon
"Friday lunch, the amount of people that swarm this place is amazing, the rate in which tables are turned over exceeds expectations yet every table is..."
James Scott
"We went for a family birthday recwntly.Oysters and steak was delish! Love their watermelon juice. So refeeshing!Casual dining and the staff..."
Sovy Taing
"Have been here for several times and every each time was so amazing. The service here is friendly and the dishes are really good. Ordered the Charley..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"When prepping to go to Charley Noble, every time I mentioned it, I was met with a "oh I love that place" or "I really want to go there". As you can..."
RaeRae
"LOVED the menu, especially the raw bar. Outstanding wood-fire steak and seafood, ridiculously fresh produce and gorgeous flavours, brilliant beverage..."
Anonny Moose
"Great place, service and food. Always a go-to for a decent dinner- try and sit along the raw bar looking into the kitchen if dining as a couple..."
Theo
"Food was amazing!Staff were friendly, but a bit hit and miss. Half the table got cutlery/ plates and the other half had to ask where theirs..."
Hephaestia
"We grabbed dinner here on a Friday night and it was busy. You should definitely book! The food was awesome I loved my burger, great flavours and..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Went there last week and got a table straight away. The service from a visiting Young man fromFrance was personal and attentive. Excellent lamb..."
Ken Romeril
"One of Wellingtons standout venues, food is always of a high standard and very tasty. Service normally to match. It has fast become the place to go....."
Ronald Blunt
"I have wanted to eat here for a while but had been put off by the no reservations policy. As it turned out the place is large and there was no..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Great service, good wine list, a menu with good variety and one of the best steaks in town. Tonight I started with bluff oysters, followed by the..."
Stefan Thieu
"Excellent service, very attentive, patient wait staff and comfortable atmosphere. Similarly excellent wine menu and the house made sourdough we had..."
Shannon T
"Visited in early May 2016. French waiter had been in NZ for 1 month. Amazing service! Food was incredible. Great to see such an open kitchen. A pure..."
FoodisAwesome
"Returned back to my old home (and favourite city!) Wellington for a few days so decided to try out a new-ish eatery in the city after hearing lots of..."
Rhi Godwin
"Yummy yummy!!! Absolutely 5 for this one!!!! Highly recommend this!!!! The crab bisque is really delicious, it's not like a soup, the flavor is so..."
Linshiqin829
"Charley noble is one of my favorite places to go in Wellington. Their arancini balls are fantastic. Service is great. All round great place...."
Sjmc
"Fine dining experience that was very nice. The flavours were great, the service was excellent and the menu would cater to all tastes. It was fairly..."
James Cole
"Amazing place. A friend and I really wanted pork belly with crackling and found this place through Zomato. Every single staff member we interacted..."
Lezel Botha
"Great service and food here. Have been here on a handful of occassions and on the last one came for dessert after wow because it was right across the..."
Vicki Wong
"Many people have recommended coming here for dinner so we finally did on a Sat evening in early January and were able to get a seat. The restaurant..."
Lily_nz80
"Just had a grey night out, the food was amazing and the service was good and friendly.Went for dinner with another couple, was worried at the..."
Eileen Basher
"Very accommodating staff. Good service Sirloin was the best i have had in New Zealand. My wife's Pumpkin Ravioli with Ameretti was simply..."
Hans Caspersz
"An early dinner for two after a long day. We were seated quickly despite a full bar. A delectable red was suggested by the friendly waitress and..."
Clarkie
"This was an incredible dinning experience. The food was full of flavour, beautifully presented and the perfect portion size to savour and enjoy. This..."
Tyler Mcbride
"simply beautiful delight. Welcoming staff. Warm Atmosphere. Real tasty foods. Nice bar. Organized set up. Only thing disappointed me was..."
One Way
"Amazing restaurant.loved the fresh food, drinks that complemented the dishes unbelievably well, bustling atmosphere, friendly service and..."
J Isla
"Went here on Thursday night not realising WOW was on across the road. Got there just before 6pm and scored the last table. Service was very friendly,..."
Neat Eats
"I love this place. Original menus with very fresh food, the steaks are amazing although expensive. Recomend the arancini and the pigs tail salad...."
EpiCurious
"Had the Wellington on a plate menu, 2 courses and a drink for $35. Everything was well presented and delicious and bought out in a timely fashion...."
Miss Persistant
"Really good service with a delicious meal. The atmosphere at Charley Noble is lively and inviting. Presentation of the meal was really well executed..."
George Ahern
"It was my partners birthday and we chose Charley Noble to celebrate; which, we were both quite excited about as neither of us had been before - and..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Out to lunch with work today, dining on the set menu which included mains of Lamb Sausages, Ravioli or Fish. All three were presented in style, my..."
Vaughan
"Had a great meal here the other night, the atmosphere was amazing and the interior design was absolutely stunning, reminded me of the American movie..."
Lesley Chen
"Great atmosphere, with fantastic decor. The chicken liver parfait was tremendous to start, as was the lamb shoulder. Professional and super friendly..."
Josh
"One of the best places for dinner. Always a good time with just two people or four. Good atmosphere. Food is always going to be good, no doubt about..."
Hubert Cheng
"Well, sadly not impressed when I visited this place. I must admit that I have visited it about 6 months ago, so perhaps I should pay them a visit..."
Jean Coteau
"Cant fault this place. I have an egg allergy and a gluten intolerance (LUCKY!) but the staff here were incredible, there is a full GF menu, the staff..."
Team Thomas
"Tried the whole menu here. The Burger and Chips and the Lamb are the best dishes on the menu.Burger & Chips: You get to see the burger being..."
Rahul Mohanty
"Amazing food but skip dessert and coffee. The food was amazing. Started with grilled octopus and polenta along with arancini balls and taramasalata...."
Www.love2eat.com.au
"Firstly I want to say they have whole gluten free menu. Yay no food envy for me, no skipping over the menu to find the gluten free options – they..."
Mind The Crumbs
"We too were here on Saturday night. We were prepared for a LONG wait but were keen to dine here. We checked in at the front of house and were advised..."
Philip Reeve
"We went here because it was listed by Cuisine Magazine website as one of the best places in Wellington to dine. We were thrilled with our choice -..."
Philippa Bannerman
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service and friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere in a lovely building. Had the monkfish special, pork belly,..."
Jeremy Kirk-Smith
"Lovely food all round especially the scotch steak and the profiteroles. Very busy though. Had to wait over 30 mins for a table which shows how busy &..."
Phil Jones
"Always busy and a with a wait at the bar, but bar staff friendly and attentive.  Food high standard and delicious.  A big wait for and between..."
CCb
"Absolutely delicious! This place is constantly booked out and the atmosphere is electric! Love it. Pork belly is worth a try. Great wine list too...."
Humbleluxury
"Nice food, interesting menu and the portions aren't too small, but the drinks prices are actually nuts. I don't think I've ever paid $12 for a..."
Alex Galletty
"Magnificent food and use of NZ produce at its finest. Charley Noble lifts the calibre of the Wellington culinary space to new levels. I think winning..."
Wilson Chau
"Oysters are to die for! Wow, stayed here for an hour it was cray good. Me and my boy had a great time, thanks charley..."
Saskia Wallace
"The first thing you notice about Charley Noble is the cool vibe...and the beautiful people who dine there :) The service was impeccable, never..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Our family had dinner there last Thursday night and it was excellent! Great food and friendly service. We tried the arancini and bruschetta starters,..."
Briony Dyson
"Have eaten here a few times now and it's currently the best meat restaurant in Wellington. Dined here as a group and had a wide selection of the..."
Susan Harding
"One of the best meals I've had in a long time, great setting, good service and possibly the best piece of pork I've ever had.Wanted to go back..."
Cameron N
"One of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. We had a group that kept changing its number of people. The staff were great, very..."
Robyne L
"Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic decor, open and spacious. The oysters were a favourite, we sampled quite a few entrees and mains, all were..."
Kerry M
"Had a fantastic time here. Me and 2 friends sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen.It was so fascinating to watch. One of my friends..."
The Guppy
"Why haven't I heard or been to this place before?! Amazing food, seriously good. I was lucky enough to be included with my wife's work dinner party..."
Brewski
"Best meal/restaurant/service/atmosphere I have encountered in a long time. Can't wait to go back. Our waiter was awesome - recommending wines and..."
Rhiannon Smith
"Popped in for tea. We had the lamb, spaghetti and the creme caramel. Brilliant. Food was excellent, served up reasonably quickly by a very..."
JG
"Absolutely loved this place. The food is outstanding and I especially like the charcoal burning grill. I had the pigs tail and the lamb shoulder..."
Dan King
"Charley Noble is setting the standard and bringing in a new flavour to the Wellington Hospitality scene, and it is making people stand up and take..."
Irene Charlton
"What's not to like about this place - fabulous food, great service and wonderful setting. I thoroughly recommend it. We went along early to..."
Dawn Baggaley
"Bruschetta with the beans and asparagus - great and surprisingly tastyThe main - pasta - please order a big serving - and it was the most..."
Debbie Baker
"Outstanding service with a fantastic menu, something for everyone. Comfortable seating which is a must and no loud vicious music to yell over. The..."
Barbara Sellers
"Visited Charley Noble for lunch and I was impressed! We were limited for time, but found the service to be friendly and efficient and our food..."
Lance H
"We went for lunch. Burgers were very good, pot pie excellent, snapper a little on the small side but very well cooked. All presented very well. Staff..."
Rory Wilsher
"Delicious lunch - gourmet fish and chips for myself and the pasta for Madame ( with tomato and seafood) with friendly attentive service in comfy..."
Gretupar Tamshivinka
"Everything bout that place is awesome friendly waiters to constantly check on us and superb food. The lamb is a literal must try it’s one of the..."
TheKidfoodie
"Delicious and memorable meal! The lamb and beef were devine. Tasty dessert as well. A well executed dining experience on all fronts - food,..."
Alex
"First time in a real restaurant for years, forgot how loud they are! Came here because my mate Celine recommended their steaks and we both forgot it..."
Ryan B
"Excellent service , head straight from airport and the staff offer to store my luggage. The best lamb dish i ever had and i am not the lamb go to..."
Vincent Ho
"Charley Noble is always an exquisite delight to visit, from the beautiful interior to the well informed wait staff. This was the Wild Venison and..."
Sasha Hovinga
"We had a lovely time at Charley Noble, great food and a nice relaxing vibe. I would definitely come back for another steak!..."
Chris Lamb
"We ate and had drinks here tonight and everything was wonderful we arrived early so had a drink at the bar before heading to our table the bartender,..."
Zoë Palmer
"Wow, I can't believe how good the Scotch Fillet (medium rare with peppercorn sauce) at Charley Noble's was. Not only that, the tempura oysters too...."
Mark Doyle
"We had a lovely dinner, both had the eye fillet and it was delicious, melt in your mouth type of delicious. The peas had bacon and parmesan through..."
Julie Bukutu
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Open kitchen and unique..."
Razvan Tudor Toma
"Didn't make dinner reservation, but the staff was really nice. We came back after an hour and viola!!.. Ordered the steak and fries and it was..."
Jenny Lim
"Dinner was exceptional. Every morsel a delight. Atmosphere was fun and energetic. Stella, our server, was pleasant and attentive, everyone on staff..."
Kevin Chan
"Perfect! The waiter was amazing! Ambers service was top notch. We were well looked after, she got our orders correct and even remembered who ordered..."
Hayley Reynolds
"Amazing food! Great ambience! Lovely presentation skills of the food! Just for the service part - piece of advise - no matter how busy, stressful,..."
Aarti M
"Just amazing! Located in town, this restaurant is an institution in Wellington. Service is great, place is big and beautiful (a bit noisy, but I..."
Mia
"The food is delicious. It’s so much more than just a steakhouse. Every bite of food was sensational, the flavours were melt in your mouth good. The..."
Sarah Thomas
"Very decent 'casual fine dining' I'd call it. Prices fair for the quality of what you get and the service from wait staff was great, special shout..."
Jarrod Van Berkel
"My favourite restaurant ever! Amazing food, flawless service, and always such a beautiful vibe. The artichoke bruschetta and apple tart cannot be..."
Josie Cochrane
"Lovely meal here, restaurant is in a beautiful building, lovely staff and great service. Food was great. Union Pacific cocktail was lovey but the..."
Adam Gootkin
Shed 22
Shed 22
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"Updated Oct 2023: Food improved. Tasted delicious and really quick and friendly service. Clean facilities but food was average. The beef and chicken..."
N V
"We went for Saturday brunch with family. The food was great, as was the beer selection. The staff were brilliant. Highly recommend if you are in the..."
Brenden Makinson
"Formally Macs Brew bar, Shed 22 takes the essence of the institution and honors it well. Shed 22 is a great place to have a few beers, have some..."
Ants Manbost (Antosaurus)
"Mac's brewery (Shed 22). I've been here a few times with family and friends. The atmosphere, views, and staff are always great. Daughter and dad..."
Paul Stevenson
"Our 'place to go' before going to the theatre. Food comes nice and fast and the young staff are always a delight to deal with. Keep it..."
Peter Fleming
"Frankly it's just a pub...but the difference is that all the staff are incredibly helpful, convivial and focused on service. For the short time I was..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Dhanushka is absolute tops. So wonderful and made our complicated booking look easy. Thank you for your patience and for helping to create such a..."
Melissa Simchowitz
"Dined during an all blacks match, and the atmosphere was fabulous. Even with all the busyness and people and noise, we received top class attentive..."
Bianca
"Booked a table for 10 for dinner & drinks on a busy Friday evening. Bar was packed but the staff were friendly and prompt with table service and the..."
Emma Tiller
"Lovely restaurant, awesome service from both FOH through to our waitress. Very enjoyable night out in Wellington tonight. Thank you..."
Dilys
Scorch-o-rama
Scorch-o-rama
80/100 (3499 ratings)
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"Decided to visit Scorching Bay and get some grub @scorchoramacafe. A hidden gem loved by locals in Wellington, they serve coffee, tea, milkshakes,..."
Veeral Patel
"Love the location! You can enjoy great food with a nice view of scorching bay. The seafood chowder was large and full of seafood. It was still a bit..."
The Poor Foodie
"After reading all the bad reviews we still decided to dine here, Father’s Day breakfast, 10am and were very busy, the chowder was delicious the..."
Dotty Iorangi
"Love it! Love the view love the location. Beautiful coffee and delicious food. Staff are very friendly as well. Definitely would come back next time..."
FoodiesTable
"Nice place with amazing views. Orders Fish and chips (Fush and Chups). Liked the two sauces along with the dish. Generous fish and chips serving...."
Sid
"Amazing serving size on the eggs bene. Everything was on point. My only issue was the hollandaise sauce was a bit too average. Could have been..."
Joseph Drodroveivali
"Dropped in here for a couple of takeaway coffees and an ice cream on a busy afternoon. The service was friendly and casual, which matched the laid..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"Friendly service/ table for 9/ all orders arrived within 20 mins/ Le toast great, compote balanced out the sweetness of the toast/ ding dong eggs..."
Isaac Tuiala
"It’s a stunning place on a stunning day! The interior is absolutely stunning! The service is excellent and the staff were super friendly...."
Sheryl
"Headed straight here for Sunday lunch. So popular and busy but they found space for party of four. Very nice Salmon bagel and one finds they are..."
Peter
"it is a great place, food , drinks and services are amazing. I used to go there , especially when I want to invite friends from inside New Zealand or..."
Ferial Abdulhameed
"Another great meal here. Love the menu with easy to find gluten free or vegan options. Reasonable price almost fine dining really. Service is ok but..."
Roisin King
"Absolutely loved coming here, only been here a few times but would definitely recommend their lime thick shakes!! Staff are extremely friendly but it..."
LoverofFood
"Great location! on a nice day you can sit right next to the beach, if you find a table. Very busy and very good food. I love the Rama-lama-ding-dong..."
Oliver Dambeck
"We loved the atmosphere with its fanboy comic book covers to R2 D2 keyrings to GOT toilet. Laid back. Amazing location and food was rated 4-5 in our..."
Mei
"My cousin and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here in the outer seating area of the restaurant overlooking the sea. Despite being rather busy the service..."
Megha Dogra
"The food is fantastic. However, the service was average. For example, it took about 15 minutes for the staff to clear our plates away. We also change..."
Ian De Terte
"Everything was great! Thanks for nice food and the scenic views from the cafe. Worth a visit!..."
Josh Bhullar
"Food was average. Customer service was really good and great coffee! Really nice right by the beach. We ordered the smashed avocado, large bowl of..."
Sharon Harvey
"I love this spot. Possibly the best outside seating cafe I have been too. (Even in the wind when you lose a bit of milk froth to the elements) My..."
Fern
"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington! Beautiful views and beautiful food. BLT and fish n chips are a personal fave of mine. They also have a cute..."
Greer Whiting
"Very prompt service and super friendly staff, we went here for lunch on a quiet day and weren't disappointed. This place is an a stunning location..."
Samantha Addison-Saipe
"Lovely cafe, wonderful service. Happily arranged for a menu item to be made vegan for my partner. Best meal and coffee I've had in a while...."
Matt Knott
"Can't beat the location. Good food and coffee but in my opinion not to the standard of previous cafe in the same spot. Good to have kids menu but..."
Eating My Way Around
"It doesn't get much better than fish and chips on the beach 🌊 we sat outside and the waiters had to run across the road each time to bring meals..."
Jonathan Quirk
"Been here a few times! So busy when it's nice weather, and I understand the strain when people seat themselves. But you do a great job guys, all the..."
Vikie Snyder
"Food was delicious and the place is really photogenic for those instagram foodies. Chicken option is halal as well. However, the line was really..."
Hanna
"So we decided to go to Scorch o Rama and without even making it to a table after 30 min due to very poor organisation and staff management I even got..."
Thomas Zadimas
"Even during the week on a cold day this place is busy! The staff were really accommodating, letting us move from outside to inside even with a..."
Jenjaroo
"Lovely cafe! Been here a few times and service has been great every time! Lovely setup, and nice being able to sit across the road by the water! Ben..."
Susan Roxanne
"Nice little spot for a brunch/lunch spot. Lovely in the sun. The staff a very friendly and extremely accommodating. Good food and coffee, would..."
Lisa Whyte
"5* food and service as always. Never disappointed! We had food from the daily specials (fish n chips, filo pie and chicken salad), beautifully fresh..."
Carlie Foster
"Dropped in for lunch on our way to Scorching Bay. I had the Carbonara special, Kathryn had the BBQ Chicken wrap special and Master Eight the Hot..."
Dan Capper
"Really nice yet quirky cafe. Great place to go if you're visiting Wellington! The art and look of the place inside and out is very cool. Love sitting..."
I Love Food
"Had been meaning to try this place out for a while and I'm glad I finally did! Friendly service and such a nice relaxed vibe with a view of the sea...."
Bella Ashton
"Great restaurant - the staff are so nice and friendly, and they have a good choice of food, not to mention a delectable range of good old fashioned..."
Kai Luv
"Never fails to please with Scorch o Rama with excellent service and very friendly staff to guide your hungry needs. The cafe is filled with comic..."
Louis
"service ok but waiting time on food is more than 45min just for a fish on toast and 30min waiting on coffee . Everything was ok just the waiting time..."
Jack
"I love this place.  In a recent visit from Australia, I went twice, with my mum and sister.  both times the food and service were excellent.  Try..."
Gillian Kroppertel
"We had the most wonderful brunch there. The service was friendly and knowledgeable, we had a great view of Scorching Bay from our table and the food..."
Katherine MacGregor
"Went here with my boyfriend. We were a little shocked by the price so we decided to share a meal. The chef was amazing and plated it on two plates..."
Leanne Smith
"My sister and I were at Scorchorama on Monday 18th October - I had the BLAT with fries and aioli and she had the sugared cinnamon toast (gluten..."
Jo
"Keith and his crew offer a great friendly atmosphere. They really look after the locals and the barista makes pretty decent..."
Richard C
"First time here and we will be back. Really good, quick, cheerful, amusing service. Fish and chips were great (dressing on salad a bit oily, but..."
Maree
"Just wanted to advise of the outstanding service and food at Scorch O Rama. The garlic and chili prawns are to die for, have also tried numerous..."
Debra Crawford
"My family and I go to Scorchorama a lot, and I have to say we just love it! It's hard to find somewhere 'cool' but family friendly. And these guys..."
Allison Henry
"24th May 2013Went for the first time to this lovely cafe with an awesome outlook. I had fish fillets on french bread with homemade tomato..."
Debra Crawford
"This spot is fantastic, million dollar views in all weather so one would expect to pay for that world class experience and that's before one has..."
Kim New
"I have been here for 3 occasions in the last 2 months for different occasions, and can I say each experience was excellent. The last one was for my..."
Bill Blaikie
"Had an early lunch there today with the husband and 3 year old. The location is excellent, and it was a beautiful Wellington day to boot...."
Sina Tupou
"Great restaurant - the staff are so nice and friendly, and they have a good choice of food. And what a..."
Maarie
"It had to be good, as had eaten at Logan Brown the night before for Dinner and was still buzzing with that. Great spot and lovely staff. Wherever..."
Kevin Breedveld
"Went here for lunch, it was extremely busy and very chaotic at the counter. We sat outside and it took a long time to place our order as there was a..."
Amber Tam
"Me and my wife really enjoy taking a walk here on a sunny day for the spectacular views. The menu has a bit less option compared to when they first..."
Eleanore Rogers
"I love this cafe. Great food, fantastic staff and such a cool quirky vibe. Everyone else might like to go for the view but Id rather stay inside with..."
Jess
"I've been a few times now and think it's great. Yes it doesn't have the vibe of CF but the staff are friendly and really helpful and the food is..."
Georgiana Lowe
"Have been twice this winter and both times have been great. Staff have rushed to get a highchair each visit and set it up for us. Highchair was..."
K
"I agree, it's not the Choc fish so don't compare it. I have eaten there twice now & both times the food was delicious & the staff friendly..."
Jen C
"went to the new cafe to try it out and it did not disappoint. totally fantastic. i think people should stop comparing it to the chocolate fish and..."
John B
"Called in for a late afternoon lunch on a sunny day and were not disappointed. Very relaxed atmosphere and just what we needed on a warm summers..."
Merv
"Keith and the team are always welcoming and the food is..."
Al Jackson
"It was a beautiful sunny day in Karaka Bay. Enjoyed the spot on the beach side deck. Service was great;.waiting staff crossing the road to get food..."
R A-Yee
"We had a delicious breakfast at this lovely restaurant across from Scorching Bay. I had the pancakes with berry compote and banana. It was very..."
Christina F.
"A great escape from the city, on a good sunny day, even on a gloomy day. With unbeatable views, you can't go wrong with this venue. It accommodates..."
L Kun
"Generous portions. Well thought out menu (full of dad jokes), and skilled chefs. They're pricey but I think that's because you're paying for the..."
Brenda Wallace
"It's a good place next to the beach and awesome customer service with friendly staff l. Highly..."
Kavinda Wijesundara
"Best coffee I’ve ever had. Hands-down. Entertaining atmosphere With nostalgic movie references. We enjoyed the puns hidden in the menu and the..."
Paulina Padilla
"Lovely brunch place with very nice view on the water. Staff was very nice and friendly, and suggested various places to visit in the Wellington area...."
Romy Labranche
"What a beauty. Decorated with all things comic book and superheroes. Stunning views of the Cook Strait, watching the ferry’s go by and the seagulls..."
Lorene Bannon
"Gets very busy beyond 9:30am. Food is gorgeous. Great little café in a cool spot. There is parking but it is limited (and most customers do drive..."
Marissa Carter
"What a unique place to eat! Glad we ate here the food was excellent. We got the special and really enjoyed it. They had a fantastic tea selection..."
Jessica Heck
"Perfect place to have breakfast if you are in Miramar area on a sunny day. We were lucky to sit outside, no wind, wonderful bay views, and quick..."
Jack & Nat happy in NZ
"Great food. Great atmosphere. Great view. Most of all….great personalities running the joint. If I was a local I’d come here every..."
Jessica Soppitt
"One of Wellington's iconic cafés. Situated on a beautiful sandy harbour beach and with memorabilia of old PS and Nintendo games, comics and movies..."
Byron Elvey
"Food is good very consistent, and coffee is pretty good as well. Staff are..."
Lani
"Nice view. Food a little bit expensive but good size of meal. Good service..."
LI XU
"Had a lovely late Sunday dunch. Great friendly staff and yummy food and drinks. Open later than most. Thankfully! Wish it was open for Sunday..."
A Bahrij
Shed 22
Shed 22
78/100 (3439 ratings)
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"I went here for a work lunch and they catered for out large group very well, didn’t wait too long. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the..."
Crackerjacker
"Very friendly staff and very helpful as wellThis place is very busy and it has a primo location The food was beautiful and we will..."
Tim 51
"Fast service, polite staff. Ordered squid and halloumi chips for starters, great taste. Lamb and pork belly for mains, great again. Donut and..."
Isaac Tuiala
"We went here for Fathers Day and it was lovely. The staff were lovely and friendly.The menu had plenty of variety so that all of us could pick..."
Romana Petrie
"Looking for a place in the sun to have a great day with a drink and food than I am able to say this is your spot.Food is good but not top..."
Clark Levien
"I’m big fan of Macs, we used to frequent this place quite bit for University events. Macs still does great beer and has a lively..."
Medium_Rare
"A group come for lunch with varying meals. Some good others not so good. The seafood chowder had a strange taste with only one mussel in it. Worst..."
Lee Stanish
"Good atmosphere ! In front of the sea, with the sun, such a moment ! The staff is friendly, they are all relax, and good music ! But the point is..."
Maïlig Dinis
"My meal was very tasty, and gluten free was easy for these guys. Waitress was friendly and aware that fries were cooked in oil with other gluten..."
Cookingkenny
"What a great spot! A wonderful interior, great location near the water. Wonderfully friendly staff, and a great kids pack with colouring, stickers,..."
James Blackwell
"Beers and burgers. Can't go wrong at macs. The atmosphere here is amazing and well worth checking out. A decent GM called Troy looks after his guest..."
James Scott
"Friendly staff! Super friendly, good beers, good wine list, and a nice outlook and convenient location. Consistently good. The place is well kept and..."
The Food Snob
"Have been here a couple of times for a relaxed drink with friends and to soak in the harbour views. The place is always busy but the staff are great..."
Siobhan
"We enjoy the pleasant atmosphere at Mac's. The food options are fairly standard, but the portions are a good size and cooked nicely. I love their..."
Nicole
"Team lunch at Macs Brewery. Lunch menu comprised of standard fare, burgers etc. not the most diverse choices, but some nice options. I chose the Fish..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Have been here twice. They do great food here! It is a great place to dine on a sunny day as the outside area is well equipped. The service is great..."
Sarah Alberino
"Mac beer at the Macs brewbar! Hubby had a macs gold and I had a macs cider. Both great quality products. Staff were friendly and helpful and the..."
Jaynee
"Amazing beer amazing food with an amazing view. What more could you ask for on a summers day. Grate staff. The fish we had tasted fresh. Amazing..."
Katie
"We were struggling to find a place to dine near the waterfront so I called Macs and they had a table for us straight away. Our group ordered to..."
Emma W
"Popped into Mac's for a birthday lunch (mine) with two friends today and overall had a great experience!Unfortunately it was a bit too..."
RaeRae
"Slightly less busy than its counterparts on the waterfront we visited Macs for a friends birthday lunch. Great on a sunny day so make sure to nab a..."
Vicki Wong
"Caught up with some friends over lunch and a couple of drinks today. And as it was one of those gloriously Wellington days it was perfect for an al..."
The Wanderer
"Definitely a nice place to try. By that I really mean the staff is friendly the location us actually fantastic, really entertaining seeing people..."
Ines
"What a prime location! Right on the waterfront with lots of sun on a summer day, good for a social gathering or just a quiet drink to watch the world..."
Rhodri Williams
"Great food, awesome atmosphere, great attentive staff! The chicken pot pie was really delicious and a nice portion size with perfect mashed potatoes...."
Sophie
"Didn't eat but had a quick beer inside. Really big inside so it's not super noisy. Great location right on Wellingtons waterfront, lots of Mac beer..."
Miss Persistant
"Dined here with a large group. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the mussells which were served with bread and fries. They were good except I found..."
Kai Finder
"Really impressed by Macs.Wedges and chips are well above average. But my favourite thing is their bread platter thingies. Lots of different..."
Ns
"Great location, along with the atmosphere of the place. The food was a bit of a let down. The fish and chips were too big, and the sirloin steak dish..."
Aimee R
"This is an awesome bar. Definitely should be one of Mac's flagship bars. We enjoyed sitting by the fire and my wife really loved the cider..."
Phatnesian
"I reserved a table for 12 after the Wearable Arts in Wellington in October. When we arrived, the staff had reserved an amazing table overlooking the..."
Olivia Dixon
"Great brunch/lunch menu, would suit all tastes. It was a busy sunday and we were served our food promptly even though it was busy..."
Rebecca Jones
"After driving for 8 hours from Auckland, we reached Wellington at around 10 PM and went out to the harbour area looking for a place to eat. Most of..."
Enthu Cutlet
"Updated Oct 2023: Food improved. Tasted delicious and really quick and friendly service. Clean facilities but food was average. The beef and chicken..."
N V
"We went for Saturday brunch with family. The food was great, as was the beer selection. The staff were brilliant. Highly recommend if you are in the..."
Brenden Makinson
"Formally Macs Brew bar, Shed 22 takes the essence of the institution and honors it well. Shed 22 is a great place to have a few beers, have some..."
Ants Manbost (Antosaurus)
"Mac's brewery (Shed 22). I've been here a few times with family and friends. The atmosphere, views, and staff are always great. Daughter and dad..."
Paul Stevenson
"Our 'place to go' before going to the theatre. Food comes nice and fast and the young staff are always a delight to deal with. Keep it..."
Peter Fleming
"Frankly it's just a pub...but the difference is that all the staff are incredibly helpful, convivial and focused on service. For the short time I was..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Dhanushka is absolute tops. So wonderful and made our complicated booking look easy. Thank you for your patience and for helping to create such a..."
Melissa Simchowitz
"Dined during an all blacks match, and the atmosphere was fabulous. Even with all the busyness and people and noise, we received top class attentive..."
Bianca
"Booked a table for 10 for dinner & drinks on a busy Friday evening. Bar was packed but the staff were friendly and prompt with table service and the..."
Emma Tiller
"Lovely restaurant, awesome service from both FOH through to our waitress. Very enjoyable night out in Wellington tonight. Thank you..."
Dilys
Spruce Goose
Spruce Goose
81/100 (3431 ratings)
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"Love this restaurant/ cafe! It is dog friendly and overlooks the beach. We had the crumbed fish and chips and clam chowder. Both tasted delicious!..."
J K
"Generally a great place for breakfast with friendly helpful staff and prompt service. Can get busy so perhaps book in weekends. Great views of the..."
Peter Andrews
"Perfect beachside cafe. No frills. Just what you want at a beach cafe. Friendly staff. If you enjoy good food and with sights of flights landing,..."
balaji raj
"Being a bit of an aeroplane fanatic, this is the perfect spot for a bite and a drink. While the weather was a bit stormy and the sea was choppy, this..."
Phill Urquhart
"Great location with the beach across the road. We ordered a Fish and Chips,Seafood Chowder was devine and Spruce Goose Wafer with Bacon and..."
Sam Chan
"Great friendly café right next to the airport by the sea. Perfect location to watch the coming and going of aircraft and ferries crossing the..."
kitty fitton
"Great location with the beach across the road. Restaurant was modern, clean and busy with people. Generous with the bacon as it was ordered as a..."
Semesi
"Food and coffee were great and the views were simply..."
Rodney Elliott
"I was there on a Sunday before Xmas. It was full(as expected) and told to wait. After 10 mins we had our table. I have posted photos of the updated..."
Patta McCracken
"Such a perfect location to stop for a bite to eat before dropping someone to the airport without panicking about traffic and being late for a..."
Kirsty
"A must visit for everyone who comes to Wellington!! Lovely views and great atmosphere inside. Service was quick and friendly and the food was..."
Isabella Clague
"Lovely atmosphere in this place. The food is delicious. Would be great to have more vegetarian options, but what they do offer is quality. The..."
Pinder Kaur
"Beautiful kai and service. Super busy, but was seated quickly and food didn't have a wait. Coffee was fantastic. Highly..."
Sam Norton
"This is a busy cafe, great location near to the airport to get a bite to eat before travelling. Great service and coffee and the various selection of..."
Angela Halls
"Fast friendly service and had a fabulous burger and fries! Great view too..."
nigel saunders
"Casual Dinning across the road from Lyall Bay Beach, looking out to the ocean, people swimming, and dog friendly end of the beach. Can sit outside at..."
Di Wells
Portofino
Portofino
73/100 (3235 ratings)
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"Listed in one of my favourite pasta restaurants!!! The lasagna is novel that served with soup-like sauce, which is pretty appetising, but the pasty..."
Vicky Yiu
"Been to Portofino 3 times now and never disappointed. Favourite Spaghetti bolognese in welly, so flavorful. Service always amazing,..."
Kelly Violet
"We have beeen there with friends for birthday party staff was very nice, friendly and lovely. We all had pasta, pizza, and other things. All food was..."
Monika Ñàķhwāł
"VERY Friendly staff, clean place in a prime location with long Peroni served from the tap and yum food with a wicked view. Highly..."
The Food Snob
"A great restaurant if you want something along the water. Great for big groups the pasta and the pizzas are all amazing - the garlic bread is also..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"I love Portofino, great pasta, good cocktails and service is always quick! Great for before a show like WOW! If you like Italian give Portofino a..."
Elisa Lamb
" Amazing experience went there this weekend with big group orderd pizza and pasta. Pizza was so delicious real italian and pasta either. Surely..."
Khush
"We popped in here an hour before having to head back to our cruise ship. The staff were exceptional. So friendly and accommodating. I asked for..."
GoodFood4Me
"Nice Italian restaurant on the waterfront. I had a Hawaiian pizza which was delicious :) I also tried some of my friends carbonara which was also..."
SH
"We had a wonderful time here the food was delicious and staff were some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. I can't wait to go back...."
Estelle Gillies
"It was a Friday night and we were craving for Italian food. We ordered 2 ice teas (lemon and peach) and pesto pizza pane. Service was fast despite..."
Nikhil Goyal
"Was really nice food and ok service! Food came out very fast. Only downfall was they made us wait at the bar to pay for our meals which took about 15..."
Jade Cocurullo
"Great service and always an awesome steak! Mario is a gem and looks after everyone so well. Location of Queens wharf is stunning in summer. Outside..."
Tracey Davis
"I've been to Portofino a lot of times throughout the country (Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington) and they never fail to impress, the food is..."
Amy Johnson
"I've been to this place about 3 times now. It is my favourite italian restaurant in Wellington. Food is amazing, big portion, reasonable price, and..."
Foooodie Explorer
"The most enjoyable dining experience.Spent New Years in Wellington, this restaurant was definitely one of the best that stood out from many others we..."
Tor
"Portofino is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. The bench seating is our favorite place to sit but now they are ripped and tatty letting..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"Portafino is well situated in Wellington. It sits on the waterfront where you can catch the sun setting on the water as you delve into your spaghetti..."
Alicia McQuade
"Was alright food. Really enjoyed entree bread, and main was good, but dessert was a let down. Really big portions throughout! Was a bit annoying..."
Loren Svensek
"The food was great. But could work on costumer service, staffs seems a bit snobby. A great view of the ocean from where we were sitting. Portofino,..."
Junina D. Santos
"...he spaghetti marinara with a salsa sauce. It was great, there were lots of fresh mussels in their shell and all throughout the pasta there was..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"I went to the restaurant for dinner with some trepidation, due to reading unflattering earlier reviews. But I had recently enjoyed a nice lunch there..."
E Cook
"Went here for a Hens night and had the best service and the best food!! We had the top mezzanine all to ourselves and were looked after by a..."
Cheryl
"Three of us had lunch last week and it was a delightful experience. From Maitre 'd, waitresses, food, to ambiance it was excellent. Great..."
Brian Gilliland
"Solidly good Italian food with reasonable service. Pizza's authentic and tasty, using apparently genuine Italian ingredients. Generous servings. ..."
Ruckus Rooster
"Amazing food and service, this is our fourth time visiting this restaurant cor dinner and as per usual the food was great and the service 2nd to..."
Brendon
"I took 24 staff here recently for a retirement dinner mid week and had an excellent evening. I needed to ask for more bottles of wine that I found a..."
Graham
"We went to Portofino for a work team lunch. We emailed our order ahead but unfortunately the email wasn't received for some reason. The staff quickly..."
Frances
"We went there on a Friday night around 11 pm when almost all restaurants in the city had closed down. The staff were quite welcoming and pleasant and..."
Laxmi Padiyath
"I went there with 4 of my friends for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic!!I ordered the hawaiin pizza which was a little lacking in the..."
Megan
"I had a business lunch mid week at this restaurant and was really impressed. The decor is lovely however the service was a little stilted probably..."
Flossie
"Delicious pasta...so fresh and full of flavour...kids meal too was lovely...highly..."
Lupe Williams
"This restaurant is located right outside our office (Fronde) and is very handy for team lunches, lunch meetings, drinks after work etc etc. The place..."
Akil Narayana
"went there last night to hav the best meal with fab wine (i asked them to chose a wine for us ) with two of our girls. second time iv dinned..."
Ian A Page
"Staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious and fast. View was astounding. Love this place will be back..."
Phillip (Phil)
"Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Mother’s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they..."
Darion Mannie
"Had great food very well presented and deliciously tasty. Cocktails were also very enjoyable. Service I felt was below what's expected they weren't..."
King Cole
"So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed..."
Jacque De Vincenzo
"Lovely meal, service was a little on the slow side however server's were wonderful - taking photos for our group and engaging in banter with us. ..."
MJ A
"Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the..."
indah nuria Savitri
"Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!!..."
Phillip Yee
"One of the BEST Italian Restaurants in Wellington! The owner and staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The food and dessert were delicious,..."
Kylie Tse
"We selected Portofino despite lots of options right at this same location based on the menu and wine list. Both served us well. They didn’t have..."
Brie Krend
"I was taking here just last night for my Birthday Dinner. I / we had the best evening out in a long time. The staff were excellent, the drinks and..."
Lisa Groos
"First time visit for our son's birthday. We had pre booked a table which was good as they were busy with not many tables spare. Orders were taken..."
Stephen Kemp
"Friendly professional waitstaff. Good gluten free options. Almost all pasta dishes can be made gf on request. The food is of consistent quality and..."
Glenda Phillips
"Real Italian restaurant that sends your tastebuds right back to good ol Europe. The spaghetti marina are to die for and the deserts are delicious...."
Bjoern Brunner
"The vibe here is that of being sophisticated and accommodating with the staff working furiously in the background to ensure the deliciously fresh..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first,..."
Marco Reeve
"Portofino is located on the wharf in Wellington with beautiful views excellent service and cuisine for an American Canadian opinion. Thank you for..."
Joe Parsons
Logan Brown
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84/100 (3149 ratings)
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"We were lucky enough to get tickets for Logan Brown's Spice Temple. AMAZING meal and fabulous night. We shared a table with two couples and had a..."
Janet Skilton
"Omg!!!! We went to this restaurant on sat night,had the most amazing degustation 7 course meal!! It was delicious, we were upstairs in the intimate..."
Maree Gadsby
"My husband and I had the five course wine pairing menu last night and food was amazing course after course . Very inventive tastes and imaginative..."
Jeanette Nixon
"Great lunch and great service - love this place - little bit more expensive than the rest but so worth it - always a great experience - thanks..."
Ann Easte
"Had the 3 course with wine matches Saturday just been for our first wedding anniversary. Friendly staff, beautiful place and the food was absolutely..."
Tina Wilson
"We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and opted for the 7 course meal with accompanying wines. The service was excellent, each course..."
Nicholas Cox
"Awesome service, great atmosphere and delicious food. They were full and we couldn't get a table, but had the bistro menu and it was fantastic. Can't..."
Steph Funnell
"Where do I start? We went for our 30th wedding anniversary and we had the 7 course degustation. It was absolutely amazing. The whole evening was..."
Liane Mason
"Beautiful Christmas lunch, five courses with wine matching. Excellent service, friendly staff and really tasty food. Well worth the..."
Lesley Whyte
"Christmas lunch. 4 people. The service was very good. The waiters were very attentive. A 5 course lunch, which included dessert. We mixed different..."
MataMan
"Excellent service, really polite and attentive without being pushy. Food was presented really well. Personally not mind blowing food but it was..."
Jesse Love
"went here a few months ago and forgot to write a review 😅 the service was impeccable, the cocktails amazing but unfortunately the food wasn’t..."
Becstasy
"I appreciated their service and how they accommodated us. We all enjoyed a great evening. Great atmosphere with some nice..."
Dave Hanlon
"As always, the meal was a treat - set lunch menu. We tried both the lamb rump and the fish options and both were exquisite. The service was fabulous..."
Lynn Janes
"Enjoyed a set menu before WOW which was very well priced at $45 a head. Had Spinach and ricotta ravioli with beetroot which was superb. Confit duck..."
Megha Dogra
"Oh my! Friday night pre-show bistro menu @$45 each. Decor lovely. Atmosphere friendly. Staff lovely. As for the food, it was divine. Perfect for a..."
Ngaireannhobson
"An amazing place with the most humble staff members.. we had the 5 course meal and me being vegetarian, the chef recommended different dishes for all..."
Jassleen Narula
"I had a rare night out with my wife. We ended up at LB on a Friday night, without a booking. The wait staff were very accommodating. We got shown to..."
Mighty Will
"Ahh yes the established Logan Brown. After being invited to a dinner here we came a little earlier than our booking (half an hour) but no trouble we..."
Vicki Wong
"Logan Brown restaurant is one of the most excellent restaurants I have ever visited. We had a fantastic time dining here on Mother's Day, and my..."
The Food Snob
"I came here with a group of friends for lunch. I had the 3-course bistro menu, I was very pleased with the food. The market fish was crispy on one..."
Jenny
"This place really is an establishment of wellington, always keeping on top of the game with an ever changing and vibrant menu, Yes it may not be be..."
Philip Bateman
"Logan Brown was opened by Steve Logan and Al Brown years ago, and is meant to be one of the best restaurants in NZ. Obviously that made us want to..."
Nina And Kran
"Went here for a 5 course chefs special for graduation. The service was amazing, chatty staff and great service. The highlight was definitely paua..."
Andrea Gregor
"As a kid I loved food and thinking about being a grown up. When I pictured being older and going to fancy restaurants places like Logan Brown were in..."
Muffin Mum
"one word. exquisite. the desserts and the food served was just 5 star. Classy outlet! Though a little on the expensive side of things, i truly feel..."
Vig Sivapragasam
"Great food, amazing service - but the atmosphere is always a little cold - lofty and noisy. The turkey confit is amazing, as is the dark chocolate..."
EpiCurious
"Stunning food and great wine matches. We had the 7 course degustation and the staff, timing of food and wine and not to mention the food were even..."
Penny Claridge
"Visiting Logan Brown had been on my bucket list for a long time and I was lucky enough to go there not once, but twice for my birthday yesterday (how..."
Siobhan
"On a recent weekend visit to Wellington, five of us went to Logan Brown for their early dinner bistro experience. The restaurant is in a lovely old..."
Janine Last
"I've always wanted to visit Logan Brown and have heard good things about it. Arrived into Wellington late for work and decided to try them out. The..."
Biohazard
"Wow. Firstly the architecture. Amazing. It used to be a bank. The kitchens are down stairs in the old vaults. Ask the waitress for a tour. It's..."
Food Lover 101
"I really wanted to love this place but unfortunately a few things let it down. The starters were pretty good, but the squid was a massive letdown and..."
Petra
"Logan brown. Finally. The Wellington institution. What a setup. Classic music. Great service. Devine food. Work lunch. Had fish n scampi risotto and..."
Jay
"It was a well presenting food show. I think 70% of the bill paid for the show and only 30% for the flavour of the food. It might be my fault because..."
Holly He
"great food, great service. a local institution. been here few times now and always good..."
Shane Lambo
"Claudia says..... Divine food and service. Cauliflower cheese and chorizo shooters to die for! Love love love! Gorgeous building and style. Can't..."
Wendy Hewson
"It's easy to see why this place has had a constant spot on the "best of" and "great eats" lists.  Completely deserving!From start to finish, it..."
Kklovestoeat
"This is our second visit and first since Logan Browns was sold. I don't think it has lost any of its ambience or food quality and was a very..."
Dan Norton
"At last, my wife & I had a chance to visit Logan Brown. It was a 5:30 early dinner, 3 course bistro menu. Greeted by a cheerful waitress, we were..."
STRADS
"The first thing that you notice upon entering is the setting. The arrangement in the old bank is beautiful and tastefully done. The service is..."
Josh
"Came up from Christchurch for a fundraiser lunch with the Hurricanes. Fantastic food, irreproachable service and an outstanding wine list to top it..."
Nick Wellywood
"Greetings Fellow Nom Seekers! On a posh nosh quest, I hit up Logan Brown with a colleague. This restaurant is one of Wellington's finest institution..."
Thequestfornoms
"The delicate crafting of the dishes and careful pairing of the elements, plus consistency, makes the dining experience an excellent one. I really..."
Shaun
"The salt water fish tank runs the length of the bar at Logan Brown, winner of NZ Restaurant of the Year at the Cuisine Magazine Awards 2009. It's the..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Choice of entrée comes in two forms and I can't go past the smoked fish cake with prawn beignet. The fish cake component is very smokey in flavour..."
Heneedsfood
"We had the early 3 course dinner and it was superb.  The deserts were excellent especially the baked custard with a berry coulis. Lovely bottle of..."
Margaret Jack
"Went there for dinner (5 of us). Great service. I ordered paua ravioli, lamb rack and lemon pie. Food was lovely. However, the table was quite small..."
Apple Chan
"Logan Brown is delicious and the service impeccable. Taking friends here is an absolute treat and everyone always has smashing reviews afterwards!..."
BKL
"Went here with work for Christmas lunch, beautiful food and excellent service. Could taste all flavours in each dish and everything was presented..."
Alaina
"Ok, first up you come to Logan Brown for that amazing fine dining experience, and the price reflects that!We came for the degustation menu..."
Craigy Lee
"Amazing venue, food and service! My partner and I did the three course dinner with half serves of matching wines and had the most amazing meal. My..."
Marie Banks
"Great intimate dining, amazing food although it is expensive its worth paying the extra.Waiters had a good understanding of the menu and went..."
Jason McAlcott
"Outstanding service, delicious food, exciting menu, gorgeous environment, faultless! Can't wait to go again. Fantastic wine matches, and excellent..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"This was the second time I have been to Logan Brown. Once again I was thoroughly satisfied. The food was exquisite and the waiter and waitress who..."
Joti Lea
"There is no question the food here is pricey but good........but.......I have been on three different occasions and the waiter has dropped food or..."
Kristin Maria Gunn
"My sister and I went to Logan Brown while she was visiting Wellington. We both enjoyed the experience. Both the service and food were outstanding. We..."
Gina
"It gives me no pleasure expressing a few negative comments about this iconic five-star restaurant. I hasten to add that the food was absolutely..."
David
"Amazing, we can't wait to go back. Logan Brown totally deserves its reputation as a top restaurant. The service and food was perfect (best oysters..."
Tracey
"We ate here last night, there was 5 in the party. We had the degustation meal with wine matches. The wines were amazing and matched the meal..."
Dani Bann
"I think the best way to describe it is: an experience. We went there with my partner for our anniversary and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was..."
Gabriela ROQUE LOPEZ
"We really enjoyed our meal at Logan Brown in Wellington recently. All the food was well presented tasted absolutelywonderful. The Feijoa..."
Pat And Bruce Abbott
"My husband and I have dined at this restaurant a couple of times. Both times we received excellent, friendly service and not too over the top. Our..."
Lorene Taiaroa
"If you are looking for an amazing and exquisite dining experience go to Logan Brown! Amaaaazing food and presentation,perfect wine list and wonderful..."
Kat
"Fantastic.Took my partner for her birthday on Monday night. Made the booking via their website. Was rung on Sunday to confirm the booking...."
Kevin Breedveld
"This was the fourth time I've been to Logan Brown over it's lifetime, and I can say that it's better than ever.We went on a Saturday night,..."
Frank
"Logan Brown deserves its good reputation. We enjoyed a fantastic 5 course meal, every stage faultless, wait staff were fantastic and on Que at every..."
James Pettengill
"Absolutely have loved it every time I have been. Been 3 times.Excellent service! Extensive drinks list. Tasty tasty tasty food. Have sat..."
Casey
"Logan Brownas reviewed by Ask The Locals 6th August '11If you have never been to Logan Brown, we can highly recommend it. Of..."
AskTheLocals
"Wow. What a fantastic dining experience. Great food. We went there for a wedding anniversary, and got to sit in the upstairs alcove. The staff..."
Sean
"It's not exactly somewhere I'd go every day but what a special treat when you do! I was taken to Logan Brown recently and given a tip to have the..."
AJ Barty
"Fantastic place to lunch and dine. I was there this past Monday. Its formal yet the nice and warm atmosphere in the middle of the buzzy Wellington,..."
Giapo Grazioli
"Excellent food and service was amazing - expensive but worth it. It was a set menu on a Saturday. I had and enjoyed all dishes that I would not have..."
Scotty D
"Lovely food, special atmosphere, good service - attentive but not intrusive. Even the fries tasted amaaazing (seasoned with truffle!). This place..."
M
"We expected this establishment to deliver a five star evening... and it did.Fabulous buzz and ambience, clearly a firm favourite of lucky..."
Wolfie W
"Indeed a very good restaurant at a convenient inner city location. Food is always good, service generally as well. It can get very busy there... Good..."
Andre
"My third dinning experience over the last couple of years, the seating position has changed, but the expectional food & wine has always left me..."
Anita Calcinai
"Sitting in Logan Brown you could be enjoying a fabulous time almost anywhere on the planet, its that good. Food, service, wine list and ambiance are..."
Mark Gregory
"Simply superb food that will get your taste-buds dancing. The service is awesome and a great menu with nice sized meals. A real experience in..."
Anita Maitland
"wonderful, lived up to its fabulous reputation!! Amazing food, amazing service every bite was..."
Gayleen Smith
"An incredibly delicious meal in a superb setting. The service is excellent - can't ask for much..."
Caffeinated Weka
"So, I wanted to write this review closer to another public holiday, because for sure people will start looking at reviews. If you're in Wellington..."
Charlene F
"Thanks for the fantastic evening! The service provided by David K was outstanding, he was absolutely lovely and even told us about the history of the..."
Jarryd Beadle
"This was an incredible dinner, both in the sense of food and service. They made one small mistake and went completely out of their way to fix it in..."
Aglaya Batchvarova
"This was my first time experiencing Logan Brown and wow what an experience it was. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and the building..."
Jo Jones
"The $75 three course menu was excellent value for money for gourmet-Master-Chef-quality food. I had the red onion tart, then pork belly main and..."
Haydi Foster
"We had a brilliant evening here. All of our food was great, we particularly loved the tandoori spiced cauliflower and the panna cotta, they were..."
Chris Lamb
"Went for a Valentine's Day dinner, the food was absolutely amazing, just WOW!!! The service was great too, nice and attentive people. Will definitely..."
Sílvia Cristina André Mabote
"Very good and affordable 3 course meal with exceptional service throughout from senior to more junior staff. Great experience at the dining table...."
Luxreus
"We dined at Logan Brown for my husband's birthday. It was the right choice for us because he wanted something intimate and cozy. Logan Brown changes..."
Juwairiyah Nawaz
"Best start with the paua ravioli. 💯 Recommend for $12, make sure you keep some of the bread to mop up the sauce afterwards. Our service was slow..."
Damian
"Love this restaurant. The quality and presentation of the food is amazing as is the service. Lovely ambience with well spaced tables. Great selection..."
Deb
"Had a set course meal at Logan Brown before heading out to the orchestra. The atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. The food was delicious, bringing..."
Chenoa Valerie
"The bistro menu is good value for money - $45 for three courses and freshly baked bread. The ambience is strange upstairs - it's quite a tight space...."
Lisa T
"Great food and wine selection, great service and atmosphere. The paūa ravioli were delicious as well as the beef with tasty truffle fries and yummy..."
Tehaunui
"Very impressed. High quality flavour some food which was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Service was great. This was a fantastic food..."
Olivia Thomas
"We ordered the seven course Saturday night degustation menu. We found that some of the dishes just didn't come together the way they were intended...."
P.J. Frayne
"A classic in Wellington. Not the most modern decor but you know you are here for a fine dining experience the moment you walk in. The high ceiling,..."
Jerry Wong
"Logan Brown is definitely one of the best restaurants I ever dined at. I had a gift card for the 5 course dinner for 2 for my birthday. Unfortunately..."
MaynightMemory
Floriditas
Floriditas
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"Great food, healthy options, nice decor and definitely recommend..."
Rohan
"Busy cafe in the heart of Te Aro and it's easy to see why. Staff were quick to seat us, despite the interior being at near capacity. The menu offers..."
Famished
"I come here often enough that I don’t think to comment. I should. It is good... although it can be intensely busy and so you need to be..."
Orangikaupapa
"Always lovely with great food. Can get very busy so would recommend booking. The eggs are always done beautifully and is a lovely place to go for..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"HAVEN’T BEEN DISAPPOINTED by any Italian restaurants in Welly so far. The dinner tonight was definitely beyond what I had been looking for. For..."
Vicky Yiu
"Outstanding! I guess that's why it was so busy! The coffee was good, served speedily and competently. The food was great. All of it. Rich orange egg..."
Thomas O'Leary
"Fantastic place for brunch. The staff were just awesome! Food was just superb. I had the asparagus rocket and poached eggs ...very generous serve...."
Anna
"My partner and I had cakes from the counter -the espresso/coffee mascarpone one was amazing and the quince and almond tart was beautiful too. Comes..."
HayShanna
"Came in for breakfast and it was close by to where we are staying. Staff are so friendly and lovely, very helpful. I ordered the banana bread and it..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"I went here recently for lunch and study by myself and the food was so delicious and the staff were super friendly and attentive! It’s also nice to..."
Foodie
"This cold weather is making me crave Floriditas.  I ate lunch there last week and had the chicken thighs with green beans and the prosciutto with..."
Lo Barrett
"Went for dinner, quite an expensive menu. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. Menu was quite limited, not many vegetarian options. Meal sizes..."
Seeessjay
"Delicious, I had the smoked mackerel & potato hash. Faultless. Gluten free bread is delicious. Rest of the fam enjoyed their meals, if you like..."
Kathi Jeeves
"Excellent food, excellent service, nice ambiance! I highly recommend sharing the cheese plate with a wine from their fine wine list. The polenta..."
Cha Ching
"Breakfast at Floriditas - one of life's pleasures. Fresh food, beautiful restaurant, handy location, a place that you could easily just settle into..."
AGB
"One of my favourite places for breakfast in Wellington. Great service, great selection of food including freshly squeezed juices and fantastic..."
Austin
"Have eaten here in the past and always delicious but this weekend we had an hour to spare so popped in for a cheeky wine or two before dinner. Great..."
Megha Dogra
"Perfect place for brunch! We came around 11ish and luckily there was only one table left and we don't have to wait for the table.I ordered earl..."
Shirley Yu
"One of my favorite brekkie/brunch spots in Welly. Floriditas has something for everyone. I have not yet found a place that does scrambled eggs quite..."
Zainab
"Possibly one of the best cafes in Wellington, fantastic service and also a bonus not to bump into any hipster bearded types, but then thankfully this..."
Frank
"Coffee was tops. Good breakfast. Excellent service and Hipster free zone is a bonus. First place we've been to that have provided excellent service...."
Ling Ling
"We were looking for something nice to have dinner and spontaneously ended up at Floriditas. First we thought its more a café than a proper..."
ScoopScoop
"Best tea and coffee in town. Definitely recommended. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Amazing hospitality and quick service. Don't miss their coffee and teas..."
Deepinder Bahia
"Went for dinner on a busy Friday night at 7pm. Although it's was busy we got a table straight away. The service was warm and very friendly. I had the..."
Angela Osborne
"Home of the famous eggs eggs eggs! Been coming here for years and the food never fails. I highly recommend them poached or scrambled. The smoked fish..."
Vicki Wong
"This is one of the establishments in welly so my expectations were high. The place was really busy but luckily we were seated quickly. The service..."
Christian
"Wellington is just a foodie heaven! No doubts about it...Since there're so many positive feedbacks about this place, I feel like I'm..."
Cupy Dee
"A Wellington icon. Beautiful fit out, great coffee, professional service and a solid menu. I will never forget the stuff zucchini flowers I ate here,..."
The Food Snob
"It was date night for my wife and I. We decided to go to Floriditas for a light meal. Turns out, the menu was so appetising we ordered mains and..."
Mighty Will
"I finally gave Floriditas a try and it was pretty good experience.Went for a Sunday brunch, and wasn't surprised to see a fully packed..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"Down in Welly for WOW and this place was recommended for its breaky - it's great!We had the bircher muesli, banana bread with passion fruit..."
Alwayseating
"The service was 5* the food was 5 * enjoyed every moment of our visit we will defiantly be back Total gem in the city..."
Em
"been here several times for breakfast.  coffee was great and sharp, i normally order the poached eggs with avocado and it was prepared well.  the..."
John Chin
"Had brunch here with my family on a busy Sunday morning. Everyone found something they liked from the impressive menu of egg dishes. I ordered the..."
Emma W
"It was a farewell dinner. My friend and I had order cheese stick for entree. The cheese stick was slightly overdone inside. Our main were lamb..."
Sau
"Post movie marathon supper. Clams & pasta w Italian flat leaf parsley, chilli, garlic & lemon. Consistently great food & service. Tangelo, lemon &..."
Jennifer Collinson
"I went here on Friday morning for breakfast with my father and partner, and got Asparagus and poached eggs on toast. The marshmallow that came with..."
Steph Hogan
"Love Floriditas! They are known for their amazing eggs breakfast menu and my favourite thing from their selection is the eggs, hollandaise, asparagus..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Floriditas looks inviting in its corner position on Cuba Street - we dined on a Tuesday night and loved the decor especially the white tiles. The..."
Ali Lousley Guild
"On a recent visit to Wellington, I brunched at Floriditas. It had been a while since I had dined there and I had epic memories of my experiences...."
Lennie L
"I had heard good things about this place, only positive reviews so my expectations were high. I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the food...."
Raymond Ferguson
"It's been a while since I have been to Floriditas so it was nice to see it was still a pleasant spot for breakfast. The scrambled egg on ciabata was..."
Cheyneismyhero
"This fabulous place has the most delicious eggs i've ever eaten!! Scrambled eggs on the 5grain toast with avocado=amazing!! Also this place probably..."
Davo & Sarah
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Stylish, classy and oozing old world sophistication, this Cuba St institution is one of the reasons why I love coming to..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Apparently eggs are a big deal here. The menu is small but packs a punch. I had poached eggs with ham off the bone. The eggs were absolutely perfect...."
Marina Samountry
"Came in for coffee and cake at lunchtime. Had the caramel and ginger loaf. Really yummy food and coffee. Staff were friendly and efficient. Would..."
Mueslilo
"Saturday breakfast here was delicious. Girlfriend had the granola and it was devine. I had the eggs and bacon, would have been nice with a touch of..."
Tyler De Vries
"Service is always fantastic, food is always fantastic, as much locally sourced food as possible and so well put together, and very accommodating to..."
Holly R
"A slightly odd contrast exists between Floridita's and its surrounding area. Once the trades end of town, in contrast to the north "by appointment"..."
Duncan Galletly
"Went to Floriditas for grad dinner last night - the service was amazing! Not sure if it's because my friend and I were orphans for graduation due to..."
Sarah Reynolds
"Had a lovely lunch there. Portions were on the smaller side but we still left full. Good modern menu - lovely nashi salad came with my haloumi &..."
Katherine MacGregor
"Delicious smoked mackerel and potato hash, accompanied by great coffee and friendly..."
M2
"Good at what they do. While their menu is quite simple - ie. mostly just variations of eggs on toast, they do it quite well. If you are wanting a..."
Poppysnap
"For a slow paced meal with attentive service in the Wellington CBD, Floriditas should certainly be the first place to come to mind. There's a reason..."
Lani
"Emily Keshav, head baker at Floriditas Bakery, is rolling out chocolate pastry with the casual confidence of a kid with play-doh. "The trick is to..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"I never quite made on my previous Wellington visit, and I'm glad we dropped by this time around as the scrambled eggs with hot smoked salmon & lemon..."
Heneedsfood
"As date nights are tricky my wife and I took advantage of a quiet weekday for "date morning". Floriditas is a firm favourite so was the first choice...."
Philip Reeve
"I've been living in Wellington for just over two years now, and quite by accident ended up at Floradita's for brunch in January of this year ... and..."
Anna Garland
"Visited this place for dinner on a Saturday night, loved it. It wasn't too busy when we went, but it was pretty packed when we left. Service was..."
Alice S
"I normally travel throughout NZ by myself on business but Labour Weekend 2014 I had the pleasure of my family joining me in Wellington. Let me be..."
David Hardy
"Cheapest avo on toast in Welly, yo. Great atmosphere, gets lovely morning sun. Awesome baked goods to go too! A classic Wellington cafe, prices..."
Eleanor Hay
"A review just on the sweet stuff: had morning tea at Floriditas, grabbed a long black to go with my orange chocolate cake and ginger caramel loaf...."
Wilson Chau
"My weekend in Wellington was highlighted by a trip to Floriditas! It was recommended by a friend who is chef, so I was naturally very eager to get..."
Amy Webb
"Popped in for breakfast and enjoyed the atmosphere, orange juice and eggs. Eggs feature strongly on the breakfast menu so if you're not in an eggy..."
Roger Williams
"Scrambled eggs are the best I've had in Wellington. Organic eggs great colour, swirled to perfection... Loads of it too...Not afraid to add decent..."
Richard
"Floriditas Cafe and Restaurant is the first cafe to make it on my 5-star establishments list. Every single thing about my dining experience was..."
Johann Go
"Floriditas has become our regular Saturday post-run eggs location for many reasons, including:1) We always seem to time it right so we don't..."
Theresa
"this is my 'local' coffee place. I have never dined here, but have been here for brunch and coffee/dessert on several occasions.Service..."
Rosemary Young
"A business colleague and I dined midweek after arriving in Wellington on an evening flight and looking for a meal in close proximity to our hotel. In..."
Kaydubya
"I find this Bistro to be good value, fun, excellent food and wine, love the setting and..."
Kiwicafe
"Had absolutely amazing service and food here, was very surprised, in a good way! Hadn't been before but will definitely be back. Better than a lot of..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"A classy joint and they gave me a really generous serving of scrambled eggs that were beautifully cooked so I'm sold..."
Woo 17
"I adore this place. I have been here multiple times now for both Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and I have been enthralled each time. The staff are..."
Harriet Rowland
"I am a fan. Fell in love with this place when I had a girls weekend in Wellington recently. What's not to love about the decor (old style italianate,..."
Frances Beuvink
"Floriditas gets extremely busy on Saturday nights and we were lucky to grab a table for six. The decor and atmosphere is elegant and inviting at any..."
Caffeinated Weka
"The first thing that Im going to say is that floriditas is DIVINE. We (my family) go on a regular basis and every time we have been served promptly..."
Hannah
"Great decor to start with! Very classy feel the minute you walk in with little details all over the place. We only had dessert and tea the first time..."
EatingBuddy
"I always enjoy the food and coffee at Floriditas but I don't go as often as I would because I find the staff unpleasant. There are a couple of..."
Sophie
"I love Floriditas in Cuba St, have been twice recently and enjoyed the food and style of the place immensely.Thursday this week was a cold..."
Love Food
"I dine at Floriditas on a regular basis and have done since it opened! I find the staff here absolutely amazing! And the food (I have eaten..."
Alana
"Try the vegetarian risotto with feta....awesome! I hope it's still there when I go back!The only thing that was a little annoying was at how..."
Shells
"My husband and I went to Floridita's for breakfast and it absolutley delicious. There was plenty of food, it was excellent quality, and the service..."
Lynda Muller
"awesome risotto.great starters.delicious apple..."
Emma
"My partner and I had dinner here & it was superb. We're both vegetarian & the mains menu was a bit limited for us, but it was seriously good..."
Helen
"great atmospherefantastic eclectic food - simple but v.well..."
Robo
"Been twice now when visiting Wellington and both times the breakfast was devine, the Scrambled eggs and sausages were the best and service was..."
Paul
"Have to agree with Donna. Floriditas is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. The service is excellent and the food is top draw. Has the..."
Moana
"I have been to Floriditas for breakfast and dinner a number of times and absolutely recommend! Breakfast menu is beyond yummy (best scrambled eggs..."
Donna
"I love how at Floriditas the menu is changing often, it means every time I go back there is something new and delicious to try! This place is perfect..."
Sophie Hunter
"Let me first confess; Floriditas is my favourite cafe anywhere. Great coffee, great food & great atmosphere. This wonderful little establishment can..."
Mairi Herbert
"This darling cafe and restaurant, located in the heart of Cuba Street, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with an extensive menu throughout..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Floraditas looks gorgeous, lots of light, elegant without being overwhelmingly formal. The service is a little erratic, veering from overly attentive..."
Kai Luv
"absolutely incredible brunch this morning. Service impeccable. Atmosphere is sublime. Decor is stunning and incredibly well done. I absolutely loved..."
Izzie Nicole
"Went here for brunch and ate something new to me -- FISH HASH; see pic. I am from the USA and am a huge diner aficionado, having eaten all kinds of..."
That's MrD2u
"A cozy place. Hospitable hosts (very friendly and kind), really delicious food and beautiful presentation. I love the atmosphere, very chill and..."
William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal
"Was quite busy when we went but staff were super friendly and helpful,took the name & number of one of our group then sent a message when a big..."
Ceejay Bayley
"Had breakfast with some friends and lucked out getting a big table to accomodate us all. Popular place :) We can see why! Staff were friendly,..."
Elena Averwood
"Floriditas is a must visit when in Wellington. It is sun drenched through the big windows, with a cozy interior and absolutely fantastic people..."
Egor Petrov
"A walk in fluke, what a find! Thank you so much indeed for a brilliant evening meal. Great food, outstanding service, lovely warm atmosphere - we..."
Paul Salloway
"I came back after a long, long time. The decor and seating arrangement changed to some extent, but the food is still good. The staff are friendly..."
Peter Kurdulija
"First time here. We walked in before noon and within half an hour, the place was full. We had Smoked fish hash, The Floriditas fish pie, eggs on..."
Wilko Jack
"Had breakfast there 3 days in a row. Coffee is good and the French Toast is my..."
Darren Chapman
Ortega Fish Shack
Ortega Fish Shack
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"We recently held a private function in the upstairs dining room at Ortega. The food and service were both excellent. The wait staff were good at..."
Susan Maree
"Absolutely love the food here & I couldn't recommend this place enough. The meals are on point, the duck fat potatoes a must as are their crepes for..."
Amy McNamara
"It isn’t any wonder this little restaurant is in the top five seafood restaurants in Wellington New Zealand. From the moment you walk through the..."
Kathie Edmond
"Always amazing food, amazing service, have been coming here for years and again our dinner last night did not disappoint! Best fine dining in..."
Sarah Jane
"Best seafood restaurant in Wellington. Crayfish ravioli and snapper ragout were delicious! The seafood broth was also amazing. Service was very..."
Brooke Kana
"Another fine meal at our favourite Wellington restaurant! Great food and wonderful service. Our waiter was pleasantly attentive and made excellent..."
Raewyn Bucklow
"Casual and lively venue. Food is lovely , well prepared and presented. Creative wine list, incl range of sherries. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Mark Swinchatt
"Might just be the best meal I'e had out in years. Food-exquisite. Staff-awesome. Vibe- casual... But... Um.. I can't put my finger on it. Perfect..."
Otis Frizzell
"Outstanding experience. From the minute you walk in. No table available (we had not booked) but there is some seating at the bar. Great to be able to..."
Dennice Kay Scannell
"My first visit to Wellington from Auckland and the first restaurant I tried in this lovely city. Absolutely beautiful food (the salmon was amazing!)..."
Tania Paul
"I'd say its one of the best meals I have ever had. Hands down great service, great food, great drinks, Perfect night out. HIGHLY..."
Troy Stevenson
"Husband and I dined in for Valentines and the service was slick and top-notch! The vibe was homely and entertaining. The food sensational! Seafood..."
Larissa Deana Carlson
"Had a fantastic meal at Ortega last night. There was a slight mix up with the meals meaning one came out 5 mins before the other. We weren't bothered..."
Kelly Fleming
"We had the best time at Ortega on Saturday! Wonderful food and fabulous service, can’t wait to come..."
Melanie Tsakmakis
"Outstanding quality food. The service was friendly and the staff had a detailed knowledge of the wines and food. Super impressed with the wine..."
Tayler Nguyen
"Fantastic food! We really enjoyed every dish! The red snapper with bacon broth! 🤤 and I’ve no idea how they get that octopus so tender. If..."
Richard Griffiths
"Long overdue review of Ortega. This is based on when we visited in January. We are creatures of habit so we came here 2 nights in a row after a..."
Tamami Naito-Badessa
"Absolutely outstanding restaurant. After being turned away from several restaurants due to it being after 9pm Friday night, we tried Ortega. The..."
Kate Cunningham
"Booking in advance is recommend. The best seafood restaurant in Welly. One of the side dish must try is broccoli with freekeh and olive..."
Vincent Ho
"This restaurant was amazing! The service was excellent and the food was up there with the best we have had and we like to eat out a lot :) Highly..."
Sam
"Fantastic seafood restaurant. Extensive wine list and range of other drinks. Snapper and octopus both cooked to perfection. Crepes were probably the..."
Kate Edwards
"A Brasserie without peer in Wellington🤩 Table service from Nicole was faultless. Food presentation perfect. Snapper as a main didn't quite work...."
John Swan
"Ortega was a recommendation from an Auckland chef and we were not disappointed. Firstly, the staff were exemplary, friendly, knowledgeable and..."
Denise Robinson
"An unforgettable evening with Davey and the rest of the team. The seafood has been some of the best I have ever had, the oysters and ceviche were..."
Jordan Wilkes
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"Pumpkin pizza and meatballs were fantastic! And the chocolate volcano...next level! Food was so great we ended up there again the following day!..."
Rohan
"Absolutely loved this place. Food was so good, ambience perfect and Stella was the best host. Even though they were fully booked, they happily..."
I'm Hungry
"Really appreciated the prompt and friendly hospitality from staff who made me feel welcomed. The bruschetta bread was soft and the..."
Veeral Patel
"Love anything that I ordered, especially the polenta chips. Good size and price and quality . Very busy place but with good..."
Tian Sweetly
"The food was really good. Fish was done perfectly and lamb rump was tender and juicy. Staff were accommodating. I recommend this place for first time..."
Anika Almadi
"Really enjoyed our dinner at Ombra. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Great atmosphere - would recommend..."
Littlemiss
"This place is AMAZING!I've been there with 2 friends on a Saturday night. We ordered two arancinis; a ciabatina; polenta chips; mozzarella,..."
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"Amazing Food and great atmosphere. If you are on Cuba street, don’t miss this place!! Gnocchi and Polenta Chips are out of this world!..."
The Hungry Glutton
"First visit to Welly and went to Ombra for lunch and we could not stop talking about how delicious these two meals were during our lunch. Had Gnocci..."
Juyeong Chang
"Awesome dining experience with my partner at Ombra! This is my first time visiting but it did not disappoint! Will go again to try other food on the..."
Hallie Low
"We went to Ombra after reading the reviews on Zomato and our expectations were pretty high! But it definitely did not disappoint, the service was..."
Courtney Millanta
"Amazing food however the rocket salad was disgustingly highly price for two mouth fulls was $10... the rest of the meals and drinks were amazing..."
Komal Swamy
"We had high expectations going here due to all the amazing reviews & they were all met! The service, ambience and food were all..."
Sarah Vera
"I came here for lunch and had a pizza and it was very tasty and tasted very authentic would highly recommend. The staff were very friendly and gave..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"The food here is delicious, one of the best restaurants in Wellington I’ve been to date. They have a rotating menu, so there’s always something..."
Steff.ho
"Decor, food and service is 10/10! Came for dinner, wait staff were present and attentive, immediately asked for drinks etc. Food came out and was..."
Charlotte Chazz Colgan
"One of the best italian resturants I've been to, with best quality and delicious food. Good vibes friendly staff. Will visit this place next time I..."
Tarun Parmar
"I promised the staff that my first line in the review would be that the Tiramisu was over! So there it is! One of the best Italian restaurants I..."
Bhavna
"Service was fantastic! The range of food choices really broadens your pallet. If I was to recommend any dishes, it would be the venison meet balls...."
Alex Von Lanthen
"I must say I'm very impressed with the 4.8 rating here on Zomato, so decided to try it for myself. And what better time than at the Wellington On A..."
James Ong
"This place allows you to order 3 or 4 plates per person which you can share to make up a meal. Just as well because there was so much on the menu I..."
Alyssa Martin
"Best Italian restaurant in Wellington. I don't say that lightly. Great food, great service, great ambience. Also, their Bellini's..."
Hubbabubba
"We stopped by on our travels through Wellington.Customer service was perfect, staff were very friendly, tentative and helpful.Meals were..."
Brando
"Lovely food. It's a busy place and I can see why. Standout dishes for me were the gnocchi and the brussel sprouts. The pizza was also good. Would..."
Hue Bullen
"Loved the service, drinks, and food. If you go you really should try the snapper, venison meatballs, and mulled wine and gorgonzola gelato - I kid..."
Matt L
"Very pleasant experience. Portion sizes were a bit small. Great staff and friendly service. We had a late lunch and place was still busy. Deserves a..."
Emma Thompson
"The best Italian food I've ever had. Not only that, but the whole experience from the initial warm welcome to the fantastic service to the beautiful..."
Paul O
"A lively place with friendly service and ambiance. The gnocchi is so delicious and tasty. Polenta chips, light and fluffy. Broccolini and beans are..."
Christy.destradi
"Great vibe, great service, great food. All of the sharing plates were delicious. The duck risotto, venison meatballs, and anchovy pizza notable. The..."
Gus
"Really delicious meals, the pappardelle pasta was very yummy and the server we had was so great explaining the menu to us as we didn’t understand..."
Steph Gully
"One of the best italian food i have ever had. Their pizzas are super tempting and totally filling and not big at all. Staff is very friendly and the..."
Manas Mittal
"Wow the place was packed out and we was offered seating and drinks while we waited for a table to become available.Once seated the food came..."
David Ent
"OutstandingService excellentFood the sameHad Arancini Balls and Polenta Chips to startThen the Roast Potatoes PizetteAnd the Lamb..."
Glenn Town
"Went here for my father’s birthday and had the best experience and filled to the brim in delicious decadent food! Our waiter was lovely and..."
Hannah.milne11
"What a great little restaurant in Cuba Street -Italian tapas.We had the white anchovies, Parma ham, two small pizzas, beef meatballs and..."
Austin
"This is a lovely restaurant for delicious Italian food. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious and hearty. We will definitely be..."
Megha Dogra
"Wonderful first experience that we couldn't stop raving about. For us the stars of the meal were definitely the pork belly saltimbocca and black..."
AJ
"••• Vegetarian Night •••I LOVED the 3seconds greeting! Highly Recommended! Well Done & Thank You (both customer service +..."
MarvellousSeven
"Wonderful service, just want to thank in particular the blonde waitress in the red shirt who served my group who went out of her way to accommodate..."
Nicole Paterson
"Ombra is all about Italian food & their menu has many favourites. One recommendation was their meatballs, & having enjoyed the ones from Baduzzi in..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Had lunch at Ombra. All shared food, everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We shared 4 different serves of meatballs, two pizzas,..."
Ldimm
"Very nice gnocchi great atmosphere we really enjoyed this place will definitely return next time in wellington great prices. Portions are little on..."
Justin Todd
"Always consistently good service, up there with Scopa and other Wellington favourites. Solid options for wine and beer but the food is next level...."
Cam Newman
"YUM! I moved away from Wellington seven years ago and visit home around once a year - I can't remember what used to be in this spot, but who cares...."
Shanna
"Love, love, love this place! Beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere. Generally order 3-4 dishes to share and enjoy every one. Must have the gnocchi..."
Grace
"The interior was all stripped down to the bare minimum which made it look really cool! The food very good I recon! It's a shame we only here..."
Ethan Liaw
"Great food fantastic atmosphere and brilliant service. The option to order sharing plates is a fantastic idea and love the food choices. Not..."
Jason Berryman
"SO yum, been here twice and will definitely be going back soon. A really nice atmosphere and great food, some favourites are the gnocchi and the..."
Brittany Robson
"I love this place!Had the Eggplant Parmigiana (pictured) and it was absolutely delicious. The perfect combination of crunchy and soft; good..."
Jen
"Had two of us stop in for lunch. Lovely food, great service and nice atmosphere. The only bugbear was I had to go back to work.... Would definitely..."
Chris Cattermole
"Fantastic ambiance, superb food, and impeccable service. Despite arriving during the busiest part of the night, we were warmly welcomed by the maitre..."
Johann Go
"The only problem is knowing what to pick...We came in for a light lunch and left a few pounds heavier. But it tasted well worth the added..."
Mya
"Well in must be precise while writing this one....What makes a great dining experience ...Ambience + good host + good host + good service +..."
Colaco.cassius
"This is a great little restaurant.Saturday evening dinner, walk in, no booking.  Very courteously greeted and asked if we would like to wait 10..."
Magpie
"Great food and great service.  We loved everything we tried.  Even though it was really busy all the staff were friendly and went out of their way..."
Michelle Clarke
"Great dinner here the other night- the desserts are always a highlight. Great options not to big and really good prices. Service can sometimes be a..."
Theo
"Oh my gosh where do I even start. I would say this is definitely one of my favourite places in welly and I am itching to get back. We had the Roasted..."
Steph Michie
"Delicious and cheap for two people!! We are super happy with the mean we had the service was great too!!! We had venison meatballs, gnocchi and lemon..."
Dee Elizabeth Noble
"For great authentic Italian food hit this spot up in Wellywood! Decent tapa portions full of flavour and bloody great price all this for $71 sheeeet..."
Alwayseating
"Wonderful food, great service. Stayed in Wellington for a week last November and ate at ombra 3 times! Looking forward to going there again fir wow..."
Fliss Butcher
"Came here on a whim for a late Friday dinner. They were no longer serving the full menu but from what we tasted of the restricted menu, this place..."
Emily Pavey
"This place has such a fun environment with enthusiastic and attentive staff who are always onto it. We mentioned that it was my friends birthday and..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Had the mozzarella carroza for ciccheti which was delicious on the inside but the bread was slightly over cooked. Also had the Pollo chicken, olive..."
Mana
"What an awesome concept, Italian tapas! Each dish was rich in unique flavor. Some of the best food I've eaten. Decent prices and the staff were all..."
Evan Roberts
"Service was great, love most of the dishes. Really enjoyed it. Only didn't like the Nutella banana pizza which is literally a pizza bread with..."
Jenny
"This is now my official welly favourite. A quirky place with warm atmosphere. The dishes are small designed to be shared with friends. We had a..."
Christian
"I went here with my partner for a weekend away in Welly. The restaurant was full when we arrived, but after sitting down for a drink we were offered..."
Emma Clark
"Nice little place. Service is quite good considering how busy it is especially for dinner. A friend and I ordered a San Marzano pizzette, lamb..."
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"Came here for a birthday dinner with my parents and a few friends from Auckland. We all ordered separate dishes and shared them which worked out..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Really enjoyed our tapas at Ombra, there is a great menu with lots of variety and generous portions. The staff were very helpful and friendly, even..."
James Cole
"What a fabulous find Ombra is. After reading a few reviews here we though heck yeah let's give it a whirl. From the moment we sat down the service..."
Denys McEneaney
"On a cold and grey Sunday afternoon Ombra provided the lift we needed. The food was out of this world, every plate we ordered outdid the last. The..."
Annie
"Has to be one of the best restaurants in Wellington. Casual dining with excellently prepared food. The decor, atmosphere and service are all..."
Eric The Great
"This place is superb. The food is incredibly simple, yet authentic and about as tasty as is possible. I've tried pretty much everything Wellington..."
Pauline Smyth
"Excellent restaurant. We loved the food, great taste, beef risotto was absolutely delicious, nothing like anything I've seen before. Lamb was cooked..."
Natasha Caccioppoli
"Have only been here once before but a great place to go if you like sharing and tasting lots of different items. We ordered too many carbs so got..."
Jayna Patel
"Highly recommend this Italian restaurant. Various choices in dishes full of different flavours. So delicious! Will be going back for more..."
J Isla
"Italian Giants Ombra, certainly impresses with its selection of tapas and drinks.Kicking off with a robust shot of caffe had me primed for..."
Medium_Rare
"Great service, attentive and efficient. Such a good vibe, small busy and beautiful decoration. Ordered polenta and pizzette, so delicious! Simple but..."
Assalazarian
"Went to Ombra for the first time today and thought their menu had a really nice selection and actually quite cheap!I had the Rosemary, sea..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Came here with two friends who are Wellingtonians who recommended this place. Its an Italian tapas restaurant with a modern clean layout and friendly..."
FoodiePhysician
"Ombra is best enjoyed as an experience, not a meal. The mood, people, decor and tapas-style menu lend the restaurant the air of a homey, relaxing..."
Audra Lord
"Unfortunately on my last visit here was with a vegetarian, whilst I'm lactose intolerant, so it was hard to find dishes we would both enjoy. However,..."
Josh
"Loved the venison meatballs the flavours were just so clever and well balanced. Would have loved the meatball to be a bit less dense. The eggplant..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Beautiful food, friendly staff and warm atmosphere...."
Newtownboys
"This place has the most beautiful food. I have been back several times. I have recommended this place to multiple people. Despite the..."
Kimmie W
"I REALLY wish there was a 6 out of 5 rating for this place, because Ombra really is my favourite restaurant in Wellington.   I've been so many times..."
Anna Garland
"Went here for breakfast with the wife on New Year's Day - great wait staff. He quickly pointed out the hazelnut filled donuts weren't available but..."
JaimeC
"Went to Ombra on a spur of the moment foodie whim and was richly rewarded with one of the best evenings ever. All the food was exquisite and..."
BKL
"Hands down best Italian cuisine in Wellington I've had so far! We arrived at Ombra around 9pm, a time I'd normally consider late for dinner...."
Sophia
"Awesome place for little plates of Italy. Has Peroni on tap;) Great ambiance and vibe. Helpful and friendly staff. In a great location in Central..."
Melanie Kolman
"Loved the food and customer service. Such a beautiful and unique experience???? The food for me was something I had never tried and I'm not really..."
Gina Matenga
"I had a fantastic late night dinner here with some friends. They were very accomodating when we rang up and requested a table at 9.30pm. The food was..."
Heather Scott
"Just loved the food, there was variety, and everything was extremely tasty. I would highly recommend others to visit.  Staff were most helpful, many..."
Annie Alder
"Great service, excellent food, and a really good atmosphere. The venison meatballs were exquisite, and the risotto was delicious and all finished of..."
Isaac Prentice
"Really nice food! However we were sitting near the door which closes really slowly letting in a whole lot of cold air, and the server was slightly..."
Harry Chapman
"Absolutely delighted with the food. Fresh, flavourful, simple, bursting with flavours. After eating here, it's easy to understand why this place is..."
Wilson Chau
"Ombra has an Old World charm that made us feel at home right away. This was further reinforced by the warm, friendly but unobtrusive service. The..."
Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog
"Popular for a reason - service, food and good wine selection.Last Sat night, arrived just after 6 pm, it was packed with diners and drinkers; it..."
Joyce Tam
"Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and really attentive staff. Can't recommend highly enough. Went with 2 fussy eaters and everyone was..."
Sue McRae
"Went to Ombra with the dark rider last night.Busy and crowded but that didnt stop us being seated after a moderate wait at the bar. The..."
Mhairead Connor
"I went to Ombra for the first time in November to catch up with some girl friends and we just loved the atmosphere and nibbly food so much that we..."
Flora Gotlieb
"I was astounded to read the review re bad service etc. I visited Ombra for the first time last Sat after a great review from a friend. It was..."
Louise
"Great building and atmosphere - buzzing on a Friday night. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was delicious. A wide range of small plates to choose..."
Heather Kirkman
"Took my neice who is a uni student there for a treat and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent - the best I have had in..."
Madhu
"AMAAAZING!Friendly helpful service and great atmosphere.The food was great, my favourite the Baccala Crostino and the Saffron..."
Emily
"Superb meal, lots to choose from and share. Petit dishes allowed me to pick several to try and each one was beautifully presented and sensational..."
Mariana Andrews
"luuvved the bustling busy but accommodating hype of Ombra. Kai was superb and fun. Definitely going back and recommending to others. The Italian..."
Ata
"I was surprised by amazing food and very friendly service at Ombra last night. At a Wednesday night we had to wait for a table, while having a drink..."
Lindap
"If you are after something different then this is the place. Small italian tapas. With a large variety of dishes to cater for all..."
Rosemary Young
"Did not disappoint. Best Italian food I have had in Wellington - must try the lamb and rosemary meatballs. Will definitely be going back to try..."
Amelia McMaster
"Do it! Go there! Finally Tapas is a happening thing in Wellington.People are good, Prosecco is good, Peroni is good, have fun enjoy and do..."
David Howard
"The food here is amazing! Small tasty plates, and enough to keep the vegetarians happy. such a nice way to eat, and it often works out really cheap..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"This place cooks seriously delicious food. It is in the style of a venetian bacaro, the food comes in small servings so you order a selection to go..."
Sophie Hunter
"This is a very cool spot to come with friends for relaxed shared dining. All the food we had was yummy, small portions but fine for 3 of us to share..."
Gillian Burrow
"This is such a cool bar. Come here a lot with friends, the kai is reka (tasty) and the wine list is good. Interesting and not the usual selection..."
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