The best Chowder in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in April

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"Ordered the lamb blackstrap along with the chocolate desert. That blackstrap was amazing the layer of fat added a great texture, the 🍆 was a good..."

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"Great breakfast buffet selection. loved how the baked beans were homemade and not from a can! Even the sausages and hashbrowns tasted homemade too!..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"We visited tonight to celebrate our recent engagement. After dining twice before, and enjoying the size of the meals we returned today to find a new..."

Natalie

"Just had the most absolutely amazing food experience here! Love the plate concept, sized between entree and main.. so hubbie and I had 2 plates and..."

Kathi Jeeves

"I visited chameleon a couple months ago. I loved it. Still the best restaurant in town. Very lovely staff and delicious food. Recommend it..."

Megha Dogra

Parcasso

"I have long been a fan of Chameleon Restaurant in Wellington, in fact, my Uncle took me here for lunch to celebrate my 16th birthday, oh so many..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Delicious food impeccably served. Great service as well. The special dessert nibbles for our birthday guests was amazing! We're looking forward to..."

Smalljude

"Booked a table for the wifes birthday, and took our two girls as well. Everyone was greeted on arrival which was nice and they had a wee range of..."

Team Thomas

"I ordered a vegan 6 course meal which was delicious and had 3 thoughtful dishes to choose from for the main. It was an impressive menu with helpful..."

Eve

"First rate breakfast buffet. Great selection of meats, eggs, fruits, pastries. The coffee wad full flavoured and strong. Service was first rate...."

TonyF3

"Me and the gf went on a Saturday night due to a recommendation. Greeted by pleasant and professional staff and got seated. Very good waitresses and..."

Eheng Chin

"Service was fast, and the food (set menu for the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo) was interesting and delicious. Had the prosciutto, apricot and feta. And the..."

Sherilyn Skinner

"Such awesome food but wow.. As we weren't guests of the hotel we were subject to some scrutiny from the staff. The feel that the staff gave us was..."

Amanda B

"We booked for a table of 12 in December for a birthday. I was looking forward to sampling the summer menu, as I hadn't been since winter which..."

Andrea Skews

"Chameleon won't be the cheapest place you go to, but that is to expected for a restaurant of this class.I've been here several times and..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"My Oh My, This is Such a wonderful restaurant, came here last weekend and had the most wonderful meal. The Deco is beautiful and the menu is changed..."

Christopher Powers

"Fantastic meal. Had the crayfish risotto with wasabi pearls. Couldn't really taste the wasabi but enjoyed the texture. Good amount of crayfish in the..."

Leona

"Restaurant was busy with the Brumbies filling up the restaurant so we dined in the bar today, got the sliders, 3 beef and 3 groper belly, they were a..."

Miss Persistant

"I went to chameleon after work on a weekday. The place looked great after it's refurb. We were warmly greeted and even my kids (5 & 3) we're..."

Mighty Will

"I was invited to dine as a guest to a foodie meet up at Chameleon Restaurant to sample their new autumn menu.When we first arrived we were..."

Jenjaroo

"I have eaten out rather a lot recently. When I was invited along to The Chameleon for dinner with a friend I did't really know what to expect.I..."

Muffin Mum

"Updated review: Went to Chameleon for another family member's birthday the other day and received great service again. The whitebait fritters really..."

LucyGoosey

"I was really looking forward to dining out here and from the look of the menu thought it would be wonderful. The food while in the main did not..."

SJK .

"Great service. Personable waiter. We went for the chocolate degustation menu during Wellington on a Plate, was amazing.Didn't like the..."

Kylie

"The winter menu is fabulous and none of us could help but RAVE about Ricky's flat bread! Delicious. A huge thank you to Saki who took such excellent..."

Bridget

"Its been many years since I have been to Chameleon but went there for dinner last night. My lamb shanks were heavenly, although probably a little too..."

Flossie

"Over the years I have eaten many times here at all times of the day. Personally, I have found the food to be good at lunch and dinner. Breakfast has..."

PeterMS

"Wow, best restaurant in Wellington. Tasty food. Great customer service. Friendly..."

Prasad Perera (TP)

"Amazing food and fantastic service. Great deals for dbl or triple..."

Sam Allen

"This place is a must for people who liked the exquisite dining. The vegan dishes are..."

Christian R. Timmann

"Food was great. But we were sitting under the air con and we all had jackets on but were not asked if we wanted to move. A bit..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Spectacular food and cocktails to match (Cake tin was the best cocktail I have had in New Zealand). Nice and relaxing ambience and very good..."

Jazzy

"Very happy with our dinner from here. It was very innovative and delicious. Meat came out a little red to our liking so we asked for it to be..."

Mari S

"Delicious food and great location, underrated as one of the top restaurants in Wellington. Would..."

Hannah Auckram

"Business lunch is very tasty. Nice quality and good mood. I recommended this..."

Jinkook Kim

"Great food and absolutely outstanding service. Elegant décor and a great location in Wellington's..."

Callum McKie (viiQ7C)

"Had an amazing lunch here, i had the duck and my friend had the snapper. Can not fault the food. Also amazing cocktails. As a couple we really..."

Tommy Parry

Dockside

89/100 (3775 ratings)

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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

88/100 (3570 ratings)

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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

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

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

Tinakori Bistro

"Mmmmmmmmm loved it. Really loved the asian twist on the flavours. My Korean chicken main, tempura prawns entree were fantastic. The only downer was..."

Wallace Tulloch

"Had a wedding lunch here one wet day in February. Everything about Tinakori Bistro was fantastic. The service was attentive and friendly, the food..."

Bron Kenna

"A lovely place with great food and service. We came here for dinner. I had the beetroot tartare with feta and walnuts to start, and my partner had..."

Sophie Warren

"Awesome service and very delicious food. I enjoyed the duck breast so much and beef steak was also very tasty. I love the interior and the whole..."

Rhea Villacampa

"Most people may not know that Tinakori Bistro has been under new ownership since April 2016. The new chef owner, Aaron, has worked in top restaurants..."

Lily Brown

"My partner and I went here for dinner with a Groupon voucher which turned out to be amazing value. We had an entree, main and dessert each. I can't..."

Matt

"Fabulous date night! Very friendly staff with a stunning atmosphere. Beautifully presented food, the cheese cake is to die for. Would absolutely..."

Adrian McCann

"This restaurant is apparently under new management and we had an amazing experience. The food was incredible, with surprising taste..."

Jenni McCann

"Had a really nice dinner at Tinakori Bistro the other night, but this place does need to make some improvements here and there. I really liked the..."

LucyGoosey

"30 of us arrived at 7:30pm for our work Christmas function here last night. The restaurant was packed with people enjoying their meals as we took our..."

Siobhan

"Great atmosphere, attentive and thoughtful service. A neat menu, with clever choices, all of which were nicely executed. A lovely way to spend a..."

Trainedbysuzy

"A more than respectable local restaurant. I went here with a large group and everyone was very happy with their meals (no small achievement in..."

Kai Luv

"Came here with my wife for dinner. The staff were polite and attentive. We ordered entrees and mains off the express menu, they arrived in no time at..."

Jeff

"Lovely food, to die for creme brulee. Attentive service all in all a good evening, and for the quality of food the bill wasn't bad at..."

Valmai Copeland

"We came as a large group for lunch. The waitstaff were very attentive.I thought the mains were reasonably priced, especially given the quality...."

Sarah

"Just the two of us went here on Friday night. We had a booking but there was plenty of space for people walking in off the street. We both..."

Julia Saunders

"Always seem to be good service and food. The Calamari rings are amazing!!!Great mains too, never tried the dessert as I'm always too full..."

Vincent G

"service has been great every time we've gone there. food has also been..."

D Chan

"Brilliant evening. We were a party of 18 and in hte back room upstairs. The service was very attentive, with one waitress assigned to us part-time...."

Peter Snow

"I have been here twice in the past two months, both times with large groups. The food is generally excellent, although portion sizes tend to vary..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Being wellingtonions this is one of our favourites. consistently great, and BYO means we can bring our own choice of great..."

H Schafer

"I hadn't heard of the Tinakori Bistro before we booked a work Christmas function there.In the interim I heard some good word-of-mouth about..."

Lindsay

"Had a lovely meal here. Had the ceviche (was super flavourful annd included fennel to give it a bit of a kick), short ribs with excellent kimchi,..."

Sara Passmore

"If I had to sum up in one word..GORGEOUS!… the restaurant, staff (including their aprons), ambience, food, decor, restrooms, music… all gorgeous...."

Deb

"Delicious! We had the dinner party option, lovely food, adequate portions however maybe a little pricey at $89 which was made up by BYO..."

Nic NZ

"Fell in love from the outside already. Finally had the chance to come here with my partner and it was absolutely beautiful.the food was delicious...."

Sarah Kristin

"Fancy! Had the dinner party experience as a group of six, which included 7 courses. They catered thoughfully for various dietary requirements. Food..."

Nat

"This small removed restaurant is a culinary gem. The food was exquisite. Every bite was a dimension of flavor immersed in the main event. We ordered..."

Sarah Waters

"Very welcoming, friendly staff and excellent service. Lovely cosy decor inside and we were blown away by the incredibly tasty food. The bread and..."

Haydi Foster

"Absolutely delicious! Great service. Travelling through Wellington and staying nearby for 2 nights - we loved it so much we ate there BOTH nights!..."

Caroline Gamin

"Massive thank you to the Daisy's team for a fabulous night. Our group of old hornbags haven't laughed so hard in a long time. The food was wonderful..."

Alicja Gear

"One of my favourite restaurants, I’m omnivore but they do great vegan dishes too, great..."

Chris Post

"We had a lovely dinner last night, great staff, tasty steak cooked to..."

Andrew and Kate Harvey-Green

"Just fantastic. Extremely tasty, well priced European fare (which let you BYO a nice bottle of wine, which you may not be a good enough cook to do..."

John Davis

"Wasn't sure what to expect but my companion read about it online so we decided to brave the stupid protesters at Parliament (bus route blocked) and..."

Richard Green

"Amazing tasting food with very knowledgeable and polite front of house. Would recommend to..."

Hykkup

"Delicious, such yummy flavours. All the dishes ordered were superb. Staff amazing despite few being on and more walk ins than expected. ..."

Sophie de Jong

Chocolate Fish Cafe

87/100 (2555 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome outdoor seating. Went here with some work colleagues and it was a bit windy but you can’t beat the nice views. Service was really..."

JamesNZ

"super blown away by this cafe. it was our first time going there & it was packed with people due to the beautiful weather, yet the service was still..."

Hannah Vaughan

"Dinky little cafe out by the seaside. Space is rather limited but that is in no way a reflection on the great food and service the provide here...."

Mareko Panapa

"Came here for a late brunch and it was very busy The staff are very friendly and we took our dog as well as we were eating outside.Dog..."

Tim 51

"We make the drive out to Chocolate Fish often as its just the most beautiful location and the plentiful outdoor seating really makes the most of it...."

Portia Lancaster

"Went here on a busy Sunday lunchtime and the service was fantastic. Good parking space available too.The man behind the counter was really..."

Seeessjay

"I came in today and ordered coco pops for my 5 year old (and can I say genius move to put that at the top of the kids menu, once she heard coco pops..."

Rachel

"Love coming to the chocolate fish knowing the gluten free food is both safe and delicious 😋💞 Great service and plenty of great gf options...."

Celiac Teen

"Location is outstanding! service was great! it was worth the drivepro tip: make sure you order their hot chocolates, as they are..."

Sheryl

"Great ambience, the outdoor area was great, lots of heaters pillows and lights, nice and tidy too! Had the seafood chowder which was amazing, was..."

Karvah McClellan

"if you love eating fresh food while enjoying the sun and have the kids playing around safely while you enjoy your cuppa, do check this place out. the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Easily the most unique location and set-up I’ve seen in Wellington. And the food is so fresh it makes it even better. We had a Green Colada..."

Tanya Engineer

"Excellent location, great menu with friendly efficient staff. Well cooked beef burger and coffee, great place to chilli on a hot day with sea views..."

Flavourhunterr

"I'd been going to the cafe since it was based at Scorching Bay, but it'd been a few years since I'd been, so was pleasantly surprised to find it was..."

Angel He

"Great if your into seafood unfortunately I am not so I got a burger and that was great , great service. Love tht you can sit outside across the..."

Foodie Fables

"We had a late lunch at chocolate fish and realised after ordering that we were running late for our plane. The chef quickly cooked our order and we..."

Megha Dogra

"I also went there yesterday and got a Bacon & Egg flash sammy and must say it's the best sandwich I've had. So flavorsome and the bread/bacon was..."

Timothy Lam

"Love this place! Pet and children friendly. Always my go to summer cafe.Great atmosphere with no distractions except the amazing views of..."

Sovy Taing

"The food, staff, location and atmosphere are awesome. This is a great spot to stop on a weekend walk or ride. Although they are often really busy, i..."

Fern

"Delicious menu! I always head here to get my fix of whitebait fritters when im craving them in the off season. Yum! Very cool location right near the..."

Greer Whiting

"Spent a heavenly lunch time at Chocolate Fish recently on a shocking Wellington Day. Our meals were out of this world - Beef Burger was the best..."

Annette Coughlan

"This place doesn't only have good food but is an awesome experience of the Wellington summers. The comfortable relaxed seating overlooking the ocean..."

Jassleen Narula

"Iconic place. The owners still work there and probably the most hard working. When they moved from previous spot to the current location they..."

Jimon007

"The service was unbelievably fast. The food was fantastic. I had the whitebait fritter and salad. My wife had the fish of the day in a sandwich. Both..."

Ian De Terte

"I always enjoy my meals here, just like I enjoy the atmosphere and the service. But today was different:I ordered the grilled fish with..."

Helen Neni Dobson

"Without a doubt, best sandwiches. Made as soon as you order it so it's made fresh! Personally I didn't like my berry smoothie but my friend enjoyed..."

❤️ FOR FOOD

"Great place n I guess it is Wellington on a plate. Awesome views and very relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking to just chill or read a book in the..."

Rohit Kumar

"Love this place! Great relaxed vibe, yummy food and coffee. Awesome weekend spot and great for the family with good indoor and outdoor seating..."

Eating My Way Around

"One of the best places in Wellington on a nice day! Love that you can see the chefs cooking fresh fish and meat on the BBQ out the front. Great range..."

Catherine

"Another enjoyable lunch at Chocolate Fish. On a fine day, a great family location, service is always friendly and food is more creative and tasty..."

Stefan Thieu

"Really great friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. Food was delicious and they were extremely accommodating of our coeliac daughter. It's a rare..."

Bonnie Emma

"We came as a group of 5 adults and 7 children on a sunny winter morning. The kids were all kept busy on bikes and a playhouse which left us enjoy..."

Jenjaroo

"Best place to come and chill. Love the vibe. Love that it's right by the ocean so peaceful watching the waves 😄 staff are so friendly too..."

Emma Taylor

"Great place to grab a bite out of the "city" or on your way to the airport. Fresh and simple food, awesome playground for kids and family during..."

Brainless Foodie

"Very nice food, delicious drinks and I certainly reccomend the chocolate fish shake. Would certainly visit another time and reccomend to..."

Jasonbr67

"Absolutely amazing. The ride to the cafe was beautiful with such beautiful scenery. It was really packed when we arrived but we managed to grab a..."

Jess

"Stopped by here today on our way for a nice drive around the bays.Wow, where to begin.A great selection of food choices on the menu, and..."

Adam K

"Expectations were high given the Zomato score and boy, I was NOT disappointed at all. In any aspect! We placed our order with the friendly man behind..."

Rhiannon At Large

"The staff were really nice upon entry, I was starvin so ordered a cacao almond smoothie which came out within seconds - must've been pre made - and..."

Stacy Heyman

"This really is a kid's paradise and a fantastic venue for the family. The coffee is good and the cabinet food is very good; however, the a la carte..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Great food, and the relaxed and fantastic use of the outdoors to capitalise on ocean views and the sunshine make it a fabulous place to drop in on...."

Stephen Harrison

"Only stopped in for a chai while out for a drive and I instantly liked the vibe of the place. They have a rather large floor space, a nice selection..."

Rhodri Williams

"Today was probably one of the best day to go and chill there, as I was told to go for a great number of times. First of all the location is..."

Ines

"This really is my favourite place to eat in Wellington. Great staff, consistently amazing food, who would have thought sandwiches could be so so..."

Food Mm

"Lovely restaurant for children, funky seats and ride on toys galore. We dined on a Saturday and it was very busy. Our waitress provide us with a..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"First visit here and was already quite busy. We found a seat in the heated courtyard which was nice. Ordered the fish of the day sandwich, crayfish..."

Kklovestoeat

"This you must visit if you are in the Miramar area on a nice sunny day. Unpretentious and great tasting food with a smile. During lunchtime they do..."

Kishore Mitra

"Came in today for lunch - really great food and friendly staff. All menu items looked yummy so was a hard choice. Had the chickpea salad with..."

Mueslilo

"Love calling in here to bring my overseas visitors, on the way to the airport. They just love it and impressed by the tasty food selection. Heaps to..."

Miss Persistant

"Favourite place to eat in Wellington bar-none. Real kiwi feel, massive outdoor area overlooking the harbour with bean bags, tables and chairs galore..."

James Ford

"On a weekday in summer, when the sky is deep blue and the harbour is beautiful, Chocolate Fish is one of the nicest spots in Wellington. Like a..."

Duncan Galletly

"Lovely cafe with an amazing menu in a cool location. Love the view and the fact that it is probably the most kid friendly place in town (so many..."

Katherine MacGregor

"A spot to take your visiting relatives or to sneak out to on a work day when school is in. The food is good, if I think a tad overpriced,..."

Ian Apperley

"Good food, good coffee. They do one hell of a bacon and egg sandwich. Great atmosphere and absolutely brilliant for and with kids, great wee..."

Team Thomas

"A Wellington institution! Have had a number of things off the menu and love the seafood sammies. Date scones are some of the best in Wellington!..."

RaeRae

"An absolute classic Wellingtonian cafe! This place knows how to do great..."

Humbleluxury

"I'm a regular here with friends - almost every weekend we'll be there, often with a baby, toddler, and pre-teen in tow. It's both unique,..."

Rachel Prosser

"By far my favourite little spot in Wellington. Without fail every time we go we are greeted by the owners, if it's a chilly day they offer blankets..."

Holly

"We went back to the Chocolate Fish today on a whim... hadn't been there for more than a year. A gorgeous, sunny day in the Capital and they were..."

Pamela Cronin

"Location, what a view on most days and what a pleasant cafe all round.Great tasty food. The chefs obviously know all about the importance of not..."

Maarten Groen

"Had a fantastic time at the Chocolate Fish on the weekend, we managed to snaffle a couple of the bean bags out the front (very rare) and enjoyed a..."

DebHead

"I can't decide whether I prefer the mussel fritter sandwich or the crayfish fritter sandwich, luckily my companion is a true gentleman and was..."

Lee Taylor

"This cafe has recently moved to Shelly Bay and now offers a limited, but good, menu. Great corn fritters! Hot food is cooked to order on a bbq. Child..."

Cafe Expert

"Great food and great service. Good selection of Gluten Free options..."

Al Jackson

"Great location basic but well executed menu kids and dog friendly outdoors setting with great views over wellington. Add in their cherry staff and..."

Patrick Pilcher

"how do i love thee, let me count the ways ... i love to loll on a beanbag looking out to sea with a latte in one hand and a giant brown sugar..."

Kai Luv

"This is another story of how losing your way takes you places. I was looking to head to Miramir and a wrong exit at a roundabout brought me to this..."

Aditya Nair

"Food here was so good we had to come back the next day! The whitebait fritter sandwich and tomato soup is a must try! We also had the black pudding..."

Tan Yan Ni

"The Flash Sammies were really good - got the White Bait and Crayfish. The 3B burger was "one of the best burgers I've had in awhile" - said my friend..."

Eileen Lui

"One of the homeliest and most comfortable cafes in Wellington!! All the staff are all incredibly lovely. These guys know how to do Kiwi well. Highly..."

Isabella Clague

"It's great to visit on a sunny day with your young child during the weekend. Keep in mind that parking might be a bit challenging due to the large..."

Wonmok Choi

"OMG! This place is amazing, from the views, to the food and drinks. I was blown away (literally… it was so windy) I definitely recommend sitting..."

Adella H

"I'm a big fan of this place. The standard fancy fish sandwich is lovely, the potato cake is fluffy on the inside and crisp on the out. My partner..."

Jo Jo

"Warm friendly and patient service. Outstanding paua, bacon and black pudding burger. Banana a date smoothie (dairy free, vegan) was delicious. ..."

Andy York

"Great Mocha, open steak sandwich was just awesomeness.. the chef had the steak to perfection. Staff were wonderful and the owner was soo..."

The Wolf

"A great little place to get a meal away from the busy centre of Wellington. We had breakfast here on the way to Weta Workshop and enjoyed it..."

Patrick Haesler

"Very close to Camp Wellington where we stayed last month. It was recommended we visit and have a taste of what they have on the menu. Didn't..."

Gloriane Gail

Le Marche Francais

"3 minutes agoIf only I could give 5+ stars, this was a great find and with a chef that cooked for the French Olympic team during the..."

Adin Riko

"It's a bit hidden away and the atmosphere is perhaps not great as it is surrounded by business showroom type offices, BUT the food and coffee is..."

Julia TVM

"Fantastic food and great service. The staff are helpful and friendly and the food arrives quite quickly. The coffee is good too. What more can I..."

Jocelyn Simpson

"This is based on the service and quality of food provided at the cafes satellite site at the Newtown vege market on Saturday. We have bought a fair..."

Team Thomas

"My first trip to Le Marche warranted more than just a coffee so in true Hobbit style I opted for a second-breakfast, consisting of French omelette..."

Daniel Franks

"Have only been a couple of times, but on both occasions the food was fantastic. An interesting wee space, it's certainly worth finding and having a..."

Josh

"Tucked away above the (new) Kirkcaldies outlet store in the recently refurbished/strengthened Wool Store - it is an absolute gem in every..."

Bos

"Most weeks my husband pops over to Thorndon Quay and gets some cheese; always the brie de meaux and often morbier or a blue - maybe Saint Agur...."

Molly

"The wonderful greeting from the restaurant's Manageress. Up front & extremely gregarious. It was lovely to chat informally & even though it..."

Rose-mary Hoy

"My husband and I found this place almost by accident because it had parking available on a Saturday lunchtime and we were starving!The..."

Kara I

"Great coffee, good selection of papers and magazines, toybox for kids a big plus.Good selection and reasonable prices.The..."

Selective

"Wonderful cafe and great authentic French food at even greater prices! I had a Quiche Salmon and Spinach. The pastry was crispy without being too..."

Theresa Tan

"Great place, very friendly staff, authentic food, and great little deli market to bring back french treats home. I just wish I'd live closer to Le..."

Yann

"Wonderful! The staff are always friendly and attentive. The coffee is fanatastic (I would know, I used to be a Barrista), and the food devine! Forget..."

Vanessa

"Our visit to Le Marché Français was wonderful. The selection of cheese had great variety and the staff was very helpful finding a cheese to meet..."

Justin Olsen

"This place is a hidden gem, because it's actually hidden in an old building in a high end mall. I would prefer if it was set on a nice terrace like..."

Filip S

"We found this place from a booth at Harbour view market. Great range of selection of cheese. The café is so lovely. We enjoy the food and shopping..."

Thomy Shimokawa

"As good as being in France, the food was exquisite , the selection huge and extremely good value. The attentive staff charming.and informative. The..."

Gee

"Delicious homemade French food such as tarte tatin, quiche, brulée and other classic French delights. Coffee was good and service excellent. They..."

Lady Lemon

"Had the most amazinhg lunch here yesterday wth my Mumma and Son. Went totally French had French onion soup that was to die for and Escargot as had..."

Margaret Horo

"Great coffee, attentive staff and one artistic barista producing cute rabbit art :) One of the best croque madam’s I have ever..."

L AKi

"Haven't visited but, dealt with a really lovely woman over the phone today helping her with eftpos (very sad I didn't quite catch her name) But she..."

Sam Clarke

"Strong coffee, beautiful homemade apricot jam with the baguette. The omelet was also really tasty. Looking forward to our next..."

T K

"A hidden gem indeed! We enjoyed a lovely lunch here and enjoyed shopping afterwards in the lovely cheese and epicure shop. Merci Le Marché..."

MacK D

"French pancakes with maple syrup was just perfect for a brunch catch up with friends. Sat and had several coffees in a very relaxed environment while..."

Ian Klein

"Incredible food only matched by its brilliant, authentic service. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. The chef is outstanding and the price is a..."

Téo Mariette

"So far the BEST breakfast I’ve had in Wellington. Everything was delicious, perfect service. I’ll definitely come..."

Alberto Cunha Calil

"The comte cheese is delicious. These guys arranged a special saturday delivery so I'd have it in time for a..."

Matt Fordyce

"Great coffee and the almond croissant is absolutely divine. Love the ambiance and the market next to it has an array of French goodies. Will..."

Mary Tan-Hooper

"Very nice place for french food. Big selection of (raw)..."

Lloyd Chard

"Had brunch here with husband and friend. The food was incredible. The service was lovely and the space was as good as you could expect it, in the..."

Elena Averwood

The Green Man Pub

85/100 (2864 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came from Auckland for short trip with family. We don't drink, we just want to have meal. I had Mike Tyson burger as vegetarian meal (strange..."

Hanna Lye

"One of my favourite places in the Wellington CBD. Great location with attentive and efficient staff. The food always provides a great selection..."

Carlos

"Nice place to hang out with friends during night. My husband rdered an ale and it tasted great. With a little sweet taste in the end, it reminded me..."

Jinjing Fang

"We loved this place! The vibes are so good! And the food is just as amazing! We tried the market fish, buttermilk fried chicken popcorn, chicken..."

Sheryl

"Three of my favourite foods exist here and cook well. The seafood chowder, the chicken and of course the curry fries which are a real treat. Probably..."

Mareko Panapa

"Delicious food with lots of choices, hearty servings fab wine list with different sized pours, perfect for lunch time drinks, great staff, fast..."

Steaksammie

"Went out for lunch and tried out the new menu We had the Mike Tyson burger which contained halloumi, roasted mushroom, beetroot hummus and..."

Tim 51

"Great service food was yum! But the restaurant was very loud with only a curtain between the pub and where you eat. Would be great to have more of a..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Have been a couple of times for lunch and dinner...recommend booking a table as we went for dinner last night and it was busy but we were looked..."

Clara Webster

"Lovely food, decent pub portions. Great selection of food. Friendly service. Recommend the prawn entree, fish of the day, spinach pizza and the..."

Sei

"Had the best meal here before a comedy show only to find that I'd lost my tickets, our waitress Vickie went above and beyond to help us and ended up..."

Megha Dogra

"Have been here so many times and I really enjoy eating at The Green Man, though it can get quite busy and loud. Two of us ordered the 300g beef..."

Sharon Harvey

"$15 steak night. Cooked to perfection, great sized steaks and very worth it. The beers and wines flow easy here and it's a great place for a Friday..."

James Scott

"I go there for business lunch. Food are okay. Good selection of drink. Good location and friendly staff. Can't find fault. Their steak was good. ..."

Jimon007

"My work colleague and I had lunch here and what a buzzing funky little bar/restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I had the calamari..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Best value breakfast in town. $10 brekkie had everything but just smaller portion. Very well cooked, not oily and well presented. Would certainly..."

Stefan Thieu

"This place is always buzzing. Had lunch today with my workmates and I always opt for the Bangers and Mash with Coke. One of my favorite meals at this..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Service was swift. Food was tasty and decent sized portions also. Probably had I posted this shortly after our evening out it would have been better..."

Sungsam7

"It is a very rare occurrence for me to give a pub such a high rating. The service here is not always the fastest but the food is well worth waiting..."

LucyGoosey

"This place has a great menu, such a large variety to choose from. From pizzas and steak through to pastas, wings and burgers plus loads more. The..."

James Cole

"Great place to meet for drinks as well as casual dining. They also have areas for booking private functions and great catering. Can get..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"really good food, both the bar snacks and mains. the chicken wings are delicious, especially the hottest ones! the service is generally..."

Salya

"Have been here multiple occasions for corporate events, dinner and just drinks. Every time I go service is fantastic and food is always perfect. You..."

Adam

"The girlfriend and I were going to go catch a movie in town and wanted somewhere to have dinner - had heard about this place from a friend who said..."

John Wilson

"Love this place. Had a wonderful meal with some girlfriends form out of town and loved the band afterwards. What a cool place.I've eaten..."

Joanna Grey

"Only ever been here for their $15 for 500g steaks! The sauces were delicious and even though there was some chewy areas I didn't eat it was still $15..."

Courtney

"I was tempted to try out the steak offer here with a friend. $15 for 500g and mushroom sauce and chips, it seemed like a dream come true. The..."

Hubbabubba

"We had a mid-week wintery lunch at Green Man recently. Although predominantly a bar, there are several food options available as well as an all day..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Came here for an early dinner and loved the steak. The place look a bit cold and sterile from the outside but inside is cool, lots of different..."

Biggie C

"Had a work party here ages ago and was awesome! Even scored a free drink for dancing like a pro :P ahahah Great team of people and the food and..."

Chris P.

"My husband and I popped in to The Green Man for lunch when we were in Wellington a couple of weeks ago.This pub has a great atmosphere. ..."

Kathryn Price

"Just had lunch with workmates at The Green Man and have to say that everything was very good! I had the Steak special for $15 which was a 500g rump..."

Karen Connection

"I'd brought website voucher deals twice for this pub - and would feel comfortable returning to pay full price! The first time around I..."

Frank

"I have decided to have another go, I have given 5 stars as the restaurant manager and waiter service was outstanding. Plus the chicken wings and the..."

Cynthia Chin

"We were gifted a couple of vouchers for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it!. The service from our waiter from what he told us was his fourth day on the..."

Nev

"We bought a couple of vouchers from Spreets and must say it was a great deal. The service is the best in Wellington, the food was delicious. The..."

Strega

"My husband and I came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The staff were very friendly and..."

Anna

"Took my wife and in Laws here on a Thursday night. We had the Confit Duck, Rib eye Steak the Market fish and my mother in law had the vegetarian..."

Jason Varley

"Husband and I both got steaks cooked to our differing tastes perfectly. Really enjoyed the food and the service...."

Amanda

"Very much enjoyed the Maori bread and the rabbit dish. Decor is great. Pleasurable experience with very friendly and helpful staff. Will definately..."

Peanut

"The team is very attentive and friendly. We booked a table for two. The service was very speedy and I always love that especially with an empty..."

Thomy Shimokawa

"The food was great & very tasty. My steak was cooked to perfection . The staff were very friendly & attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere..."

Katze McCarthy

"Delicious food all round. Steak and chips with mushroom sauce which was perfectly seasoned Chicken burger was full of flavour with perfectly crispy..."

Leskin Lambert

"Had a great experience overall. had steak and chips as it was their special that night. Beautifully cooked. Had the mushroom sauce which had..."

Deborah Hughes

"Definately a place with some character, the staff were great, the food and drinks were very nice. At first I got worried about eating a pink chicken..."

Dats Travln

"Great place to watch games with easy reservation via Google. Fun and funky aesthetic with great wings and overall really great food (garlic bread..."

Darren Burris

"Efficient service, good staff, delicious hot stew on a wet day! Classic boisterous pub. Great place to unwind after work with colleagues if you're..."

Gabe Rose

"Delicious boneless wings with your choice of heat / spice and a creamy ranch dip with chips Well worth it; value for..."

Gia Lambert

"Stopped in for a bite while our ship was in port ... had a couple Wellington brews & split the chicken sandwich. Food & beverages were great & the..."

Dave Boller

"Loved the food. We were a group of seven and the food came out at the same time. Great waiting staff. Only four stars due to the mask wearing of the..."

Rachel Wallace

"Great service - the wait staff was very attentive. There was a quiz on but they had another section of the resturant where we could sit where it was..."

Judith

"Just been to a private function. Love the new layout. A big thank you to the bar staff, especially the young lady with pink colouring through her..."

Steve Gaunt

"Very good food at reasonable price. Steak was very juicy and tender, perfectly medium rare. Lamb shank was very tender and also cooked well. However..."

Felix Niu

"The food was brought out to me super quick and it was de-licious, so good. Staff was nice and easy going too, great time all..."

Ryan Peters

"Great Irish Pub in the heart of Wellington. While we didn't have lunch, they have a great selection. Service was very good. Have daily specials, the..."

Pam Wilson

Coene's Bar & Eatery

85/100 (3079 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."

Ian De Terte

"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."

Sweecasam

"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Don’t remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."

Diksha Gaur

"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."

Lisa Redgrove

"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coene’s to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."

Sheryl

"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."

Karen B. Otic

"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."

Epicurusfoodie

"My partner & I stumbled upon Coene’s recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."

Anabelle

"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."

Sharon Harvey

"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."

Megha Dogra

"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."

Olive Lester

"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."

Lesley Gerrard

"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."

Inuneko

"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."

Alli

"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."

Louise James

"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."

Ken Apps

"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."

M

"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."

Xiong_rose

"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."

Aimee Bell

"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."

Sally

"Great venue with amazing views and trendy décor. Decided on mains then the waitress asked if we wanted anything to nibble on as there wouold be a..."

Lily_nz80

"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."

Shane Lambo

"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."

Sanjeeva Munathanthiri

"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."

EpiCurious

"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."

Ian Apperley

"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."

Chris Vera

"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."

Aries

"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."

MissyDoolittle

"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour! Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable. On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."

AJ

"Loved this yacht club ⛵ Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."

Stevie

"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."

Vassilo Walluschnig

"Had a wonderful dinner here! We ordered fish (one friend and one sautéed with risotto) and both were excellent. We also had some local wine and beer..."

Bridgete Clover

"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."

Dan Berry

"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."

Andrea Merlo

"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."

Michela Zanata

"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."

Katrina

"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."

Gill Gibbs

"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."

Courtney Brown

"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."

Graeme Cocker

"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."

Melanie Raye

"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."

Terry Evans

"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."

Miguel TimPalace

"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."

Norman Armstrong

"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worry…….the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."

Daniel McKell

"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."

Pamela Ngan

Karaka Cafe & Summer Bar

84/100 (1547 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Nice location at the waterfront of Wellington. Atmosphere and decor was really nice and staff were friendly. Good food with big portions...."

Michael Chen

"Great experience with friendly and helpful staff. Good portion sizes and fantastic taste. Loved the overall vibe of the place too!(Ordered..."

Kalin Soden

"Loved the ambience and being on the waterfront made it special We had the steak sandwich, the seafood sandwich which was whitebait and the Ika..."

Tim 51

"The hangi here was the best I’ve ever tasted! Service was fast and awesome and coffee was good too. Would definitely recommend this place to Family..."

Shalom Ngaro

"Great food, reasonably priced. Perfect location. Can get a bit noisy at night. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. We love the fish basket...."

Oliver Dambeck

"Great location overlooking the Wellington lagoon. Great service and menu providing a truly authentic kiwi experience. A gem in the heart of..."

Ezra Fermanis

"Must visit cafe cuisine in Wellington. I just loved their style of serving really tasty food. Best place to make your dining experience..."

Steve Smith

"I would recommend this place for Cafe in Wellington. Their staffs are very friendly and attentive. I love their buffet menu...for Restaurant and..."

Steve Teile

"Had a really nice breakfast and coffee, the food took a while but it was worth the wait. A very nice outdoor seating, especially great on a nice..."

Josh Evans

"Brilliant location with a relaxed vibe. We ordered cabinet food because we had a hungry toddler who couldnt wait but it took ages and our friend's..."

Eating My Way Around

"Lovely location for brunch/lunch on a beautiful sunny day. Food wasn't really mind-blowing but still good and enjoyable. Service was pretty good..."

M

"Been here for a drink a few times but never for food. However had lunch there today. I had the Paua Fritter which was amazing, the rest our group had..."

Steph Michie

"This place is really well located by the water where you can see life going by. Waiters tend to be nice as well, on a sunny day you better get in..."

Ines

"Was Welcomed by friendly staff as soon as we walked through the door, Was full so had not much choice where to sit but that was okay. The food was..."

Hay Shack

"Great food and service. First time there and we will be back also a fantastic location. Reasonable price food. We had wedges, chicken quesadilla,..."

Ian De Terte

"First Impression : Impressive view, seating, cabinet variety We ordered the chicken salad burger (really nice), the steak sandwich (did not like..."

Jayita

"Stumbled on this cafe some months ago, and been back twice since. Nice place for a quick bite and for chilling with your friends or family. Lamb..."

Shiny H Appy

"Always come here for happy hour if you're after wine because they give out a seriously good deal. 225mL for $15 is always a winner and sitting in the..."

Vicki Wong

"Locals say ya can't beat Wellington on a good day and today was perfect weather for a bite to eat out and about near the water.Haven't been..."

RaeRae

"Wellington's Summer had lasted all of two days and it was back to severe rain. I was at work so wanted to go somewhere close for lunch. The BP..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Well flavoured prawn skewers on a great salad, and interesting menu choices. The cabinet food is also varied and fresh. Unfortunately it took a long..."

EpiCurious

"After visiting Te Papa we decided to stop for a drink and a snack. Karaka is on the waterfront and the grass slope outside lend a good place for bean..."

Peter W

"Had an amazing time in karaka cafe especially with the view and the atmosphere of the place however i am very disappointed by the food , i ordered..."

Caroline

"20th July, we came for lunch for the first time at Karaka Cafe. Coffee was good. I had the Hangi pork belly, and my wife had the fish of the day. The..."

Brian Tran

"Excellent brunch. Awesome Eggs Benedict. So nice not on bread when u r gluten restricted. Awesome place all round. Service good. Really central too...."

Matthew

"These guys know what they are doing when it comes to service and yummy kai. Loved the view on a nice sunny day too. Absolutely a fave cafe of mine..."

Virginia Phoenix Pace

"Wonderful location and very good food. We chose to go for the large hangi bowl. It easily fed the five of us and was the most flavourful hangi I have..."

Cheyneismyhero

"Group of 6 had lunch here last weekend. Great spot and a lovely ambience. Friendly staff - although we got a second wait person later on after our..."

Tania W

"My family and I recently had breakfast at Karaka and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location and view was lovely, the service in general was..."

Paula Berg

"Fantastic service, especially great with kids, like really really great - cornflakes and colouring while the adults have eggs on delicious hangi hash..."

Hannah Clarke

"I visited for lunch recently with a group of 6. Most of us had cabinet food which was all brought to the table quickly & was delicious. Outlook..."

Barbara Topp

"Apart from the great location and beautiful scenery I MUST comment on the outstanding service I received at Karaka Cafe. I went in for lunch and..."

Genn

"I have visited the cafe a number of times with work colleagues and have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. This cafe has an upmarket..."

Madnil

"What a beautiful, stunning place. I am a kiwi at heart I live in Australia. Last week I was on a cruise with my wife we are Newlyweds and I wanted to..."

Zebastian Warren

"Despite what other reviewers have written, I love the Karaka Cafe and return there once or twice a week. The coffee is good, I have had no complaints..."

Duncan Steel

"Delicious food and beautiful setting, ended up staying alot longer then we thought we would! Drinks, entrees, mains and desserts were all fab. Super..."

Katy

"We love eating here & often meet friends here for meals & drinks as they offer something a little bit different to other cafe in Wellington...."

Lisa Turia

"Wow what a beautiful place and what a busy cafe. Service great and friendly, food delicious. We had to order at the counter, which is common in..."

Lee Leigh

"I went to Karaka Cafe yesterday with a friend from out of town and we were only planning to stay for a drink and then head off to explore other parts..."

Amy Zhang

"Had the yummiest breakfast just after 8am this morning. Casual and of course greeted with Kia Ora! Smart staff. No fuss. But efficient. Greatest..."

Mere Pohatu

"OMG... tha caramel slice is to die for! I honestly loved it so much had them courier some more up to Auckland as couldn't do without..."

Bernadette Mark

"Loved the overall experience of this cafe. Will definitely be..."

Susan Bligh

"I first came to Karaka Cafe when they opened in 2011..I was not over the moon with my first experience although I came back recently as I wanted to..."

Arihia

"I had a delightful time at Karaka Cafe and my friends who live in NZ highly recommended it. As a person with a vision impairment, I and my friends..."

Elise Lonsdale

"It is so cool to find a café with an emphasis on Maori culture and language – Maori Television playing silently on a TV on the wall, Katchafire on..."

The Guppy

"It was a cold day in Wellington, but the atmosphere at Karaka was warm and welcoming! It was the first time the 4 of us (girls catchup) had..."

Isabel

"This was an amazing cafe the cabinet food look amazing and tasted great i really enjoyed it will be back!!..."

Ben Hobs

"This Cafe should become a must try for any true Kiwi or tourist wanting a Traditional (Exquisite) New Zealand meal.Karaka Cafe combines..."

Kat Falepau

"This place is nice and friendly and gets the last of the afternoon sun. We went late on a Saturday afternoon. We just had some cake and a hot..."

Reviewer007

"Fantastic place! Went there for brunch. Food was great, location was too, loved the Te Reo touch on the menu. Love that they have a variation of eggs..."

Tania Lynch

"Had lunch with a friend at Karaka on Tuesday. It's great. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff extra friendly and great service...."

Amanda Morrison

"Awesome place, went for an evening meal on a Wednesday. I had the salmon and OMG it was beautiful. I was with a group and we all found our meals were..."

Nikki

"Was here on 7th Oct 2023 as part of the Weta Workshop tour package that included lunch here at the Karaka. Brilliant staff and could not fault them..."

Gerard McCall

"My wife and I had brunch here this morning. We ordered the Breakfast Burger and the French Toast. The staff were very attentive and professional, and..."

Ben Myatt

"Great kai and lovely service, was dining earlier in the day so not too busy but can imagine this place would get crazy! Excellent service, great..."

Emma Riddell

"Great location on the waterfront. You can sit outside and see the lagoon or inside where it's cosy. The staff were lovely and good delicious. The hot..."

T Trifonoff

"Great service nice food and big portions for the value lovely staff definitely go have a try recommend iced chocolate and hangi the iced chocolate..."

JGT Asrai

"First hangi I ate so I can't compare but it was really amazing, and I took the sparkling water with Manuka honey which was really good as well. If I..."

Elyse Roussey

"We were out and about at the waterfront, and came across a small door with the telltale signs of a cafe, it turned out to be the rear entrance to..."

Aaron Bublitz

"what a great way to start our day for our whanau. Once our brains caught up with our eyes from all the visuals surrounding the cafe, our pukus were..."

#girlonthecob New zealand

"Great menu, delicious breakfast and traditional meals. A good place to work or relax in front of the..."

Andrés Rubinstein

"Delish food and beautiful atmostsphere! Will def return for the other items on the menu!..."

Darcel Taylor

Prefab

84/100 (2256 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for a little brunch date. Surprised to see good portion on the plate. Price is a little above average but considering its quality and..."

Ken Wong

"My first time and honestly won’t be my last time. I think I finally found my calling. It was super busy when I arrived but was greeted with a smile..."

Shana Wahab

"I really enjoyed the Acme salad 🥗 with roasted chicken 🐓 and Zany Zeus Haloumi. The flavours were well balanced and I especially loved the..."

Veeral Patel

"Very busy, with 5 groups in front of us, waiting. These were moved to tables reasonably quickly. Coffee excellent! Food very worth the wait. A..."

Stephen Harrison

"The staff can be rude if you are going with a group of younger people. There also can be a large wait. The food is very nice though and is a good..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"This cafe has such a nice eye catching exterior and interior. The coffee & kitchen area was massive going across the whole store, so good to see..."

Ezzz

"So glad my friend and I decided to try out Prefab a few weeks ago!We ordered the Poached Egg on Acme Sourdough with Bacon and Halloumi..."

Michelle M Almeida

"You'd be a fool if you didn't try the cabinet pastries. Vanilla bean custard in those danishes got me feeling some type of way. Caprese panini as it..."

Matthew Yang

"Had the avo toast with dukkah, Halloumi and this beautiful beetroot sauce + bacon. Two things that stood out was the bacon that I came for. I..."

SpoonMe

"Prefab always has very friendly attentive staff. I find it hard to choose something from the menu or cabinet because it all looks so delicous- and..."

Juliet Ferguson

"Delicious brunch here this morning! Had the halloumi and avo on danish rye bread and it was so yum! The fresh orange juice was also soo good! My..."

Lizzie

Hubbabubba

"Great brunch spot although can get quite loud and busy, especially on a Saturday morning. The food is always delicious - I’d recommend the grilled..."

Michelle

"Excellent. Dropped in for a quick Lunch, was very busy but we were seated quickly at a plum table out the front. Service was Excellent, quick and..."

DebHead

"Coffee is pretty good, salted caramel flavor of donut is decent but the amount of cream was a little much by the end. Service was really average and..."

Rina

"Came here with a big (17 people) group on a Saturday afternoon. We were not expecting to get a table as there were so many of us on one of the..."

Danimurphy23

"Love this place! Always busy busy but the owner handles it well and the service is excellent. The food is delicious and if you can please stop in for..."

Vicki Wong

"Tried prefab for the very first time and I have to say I love this place! Went there on Thursday before lunch time (11:00 am) and it was a..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"I love prefab, the vibe, staff, everything, but why have you changed the chowder ?????!!! It was perfect before....so disappointed and won't order it..."

James Simpson

"Some people find Prefab busy, noisy and very disorganised. The space they have is quite large, there can be quite a lot of people, and a lot of..."

Trevor Landers

"Amazing food and coffee. I really liked the interior design and lay out of the café. The only thing I don't like about this place is that it gets..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Somewhat chaotic and noisy - but I still really rate the place. Be prepared to stand and wait for a table, but the triage is organised and once..."

Hamish.rutherford

"The last time I was here the staff were rude and the food average. The staff now were excellent and very attentive, making sure everyone was always..."

Annie Bananie

"Consistently great experience. Prefab is packed consistently and yet the service is consistently prompt and friendly with the food of a high..."

Josh

"Very happy with service and food..."

Em

"The food was absolutely delicious. Service was great and were very kind. However we had to wait quite a while to be seated as the place was so busy..."

Jenfurr

"The winter soup -- beef and vegetable -- has an unassuming name but is quite delicious. Hearty and rich in depth. The addition of swede (?) and..."

Jade M.

"Great service! I would recommend ordering the specials, the are certainly worth it. The Salted caramel waffles are delicious!!! Good coffee...."

Kirstin

"Great place for lunch! I had the burger which came with chips. Was so nice! Atmosphere is good, can tell the place is popular as we waited 15 minutes..."

Kez

"Had a lovely breakfast today with workmates and highly recommend the food, it is delicious and the staff are really lovely. A couple of suggestions,..."

Anna Leslie

"Never disappointed when I come here! Had the sweet waffles, with nectarine, blueberries, white chocolate, Greek yoghurt and pistachios and it was..."

Maddi Hewitt

"Food is great and reasonably priced for the size and flavours. Good service, the front of house looked a bit confused when we got there but we..."

Shyamak Patel

"We came here with a table of about 8 and although they were packed out we were seated at a table within about 15 minutes, the wait staff were very..."

Rhegan Smith

"Always busy. Always tasty. Always satisfying.Prefab is insanely popular with inevitable queues and waits at peak times. Once seated..."

Philip Reeve

"YUM! So delicious! Everything came quickly I had chia Bircher and Adam had potato gratin. For vegan it was sensational, so fresh and colourful really..."

Stacy Heyman

"Not for the unmedicated agoraphobic introvert with an anxiety disorder. But otherwise excellent.There are aspects of prefab that are truly..."

Duncan Galletly

"We needed a girls brunch. That was the reason for the outing. It had been more than two weeks since our final exam and we still hadn't debriefed. And..."

Grace Li

"Busy ! That's the first word that comes to mind when talking about prefab. Busy because the food is good, wouldn't push it to amazing but definitely..."

Ines

"Such a cool place! Menu looked amazing but unfortunately nothing vegan for me :( had to alter another meal. The menu looked so so so yummy for non..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Everything is just so awesome about this place (except for the people who also think this place is awesome) it's always busy!! Loved my hot chocolate..."

Miss Persistant

"Prefab is a great eatery in Wellington. I got the buckwheat waffles which were amazing and really delicious. My friend got the muesli which she..."

India Shores

"Prefab is a funky place in Wellington central! The winter salad is a must try it also comes with there house made sourdough! Their sweet treats are..."

Kate Hill

"Been here a few times for breakfast now.. Never seems to disappoint. Service is generally quick and friendly. Food is awesome. Great range available...."

Tyler Conelly

"I got the muesli from prefab which was pretty nice but I wouldn't rate it amazing! Presentation was kind of messy, we came on a super busy day though..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Food is very nice. Flavours are well balanced and I never leave feeling sick. The service is great. Wait staff are attentive but dont annoy you. The..."

Kate S

"Always busy and often have to wait for a table but it is delicious and efficient once you are seated. Recommend going before 10 on a Saturday...."

Annie Montgomery

"Firstly, the decor and atmosphere of this place is beyond amazing. I could literally sit in this cafe all day. The place is huge but is always super..."

Helena Chen

"Considering it's size and slightly industrial location, there were 6 people inside on arrival at 7am and at 8 is now packed! This is where locals..."

Daniel Franks

"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington. No matter how busy they are, we always been served and got food very quick. I like their coffee very much...."

One Way

"My favourite place for a casual lunch. Neat and clean Scandinavian atmosphere, and well presented food to match. I have been impressed with the..."

Kate Hirschman

"Prefab is one of my favourite places to come for breakfast or coffee on a weekday. The service is impeccable and the space is gorgeous. I go with a..."

Samantha Ryan

"The best cafe for breakfast in NZ from the fantastic decor, best paper napkins, friendly long serving and cheery staff, on premise made sourdough, to..."

Adriennenz

"So delicious. Awesome atmosphere. Great music. I got the salad and it did not disappoint. The staff are lovely. Good location too. Very cool place...."

Ella Howatson

"Good cafe. My friend recommended this one when she knows I like cafe L'affare. Coffee is good , as well as the cheeseburger. Quite a big burger..."

Hui Lee

"Big open space. I love sitting in a corner and just watch all the hustle and bustle go by. There's always so much happening and so much to see. The..."

Crissy

"Prefab is one of our Wellington favourites. The food is reliably good and staff are always really nice. Love the serviettes (if you've been you'll..."

Kate

"Food alway tasty and well presented with wonderful smells from the kitchen. Staff welcoming and efficient. A bit noisy at times but layout and..."

CCb

"Awesome place to brunch! So awesome that you usually have to wait for a table. But it's worth it. The iced coffees are not too sickly, just right...."

Humbleluxury

"I had such a great catch up here with friends. Fantastic quick service and the waitress was very helpful and helped me pick something of the menu...."

Heather Scott

"Fresh happenin' place! Nice invigorating environment. I am surprised to read the other reviews saying for them service took a while because the wait..."

Zabel Anoush Connor

"Prefab is right around the corner from where I live, so my flatmates and I are fairly frequent customers. Best bread in town (they sell the Oli rolls..."

Eleanor Hay

"Grat value, great quality. Excellent ambience, superb staff. On maybe 15 visits. And of course, Bridget without..."

Colin Kelly

"Staff here are great, I don't care what anybody says, service is..."

Saskia Wallace

"Consistency every visit is something I look for and Prefab does well. While upfront it isn't the most amazing or creative food, what I love at Prefab..."

Wilson Chau

"LOVED the Cheeseburger and Chips!Now, that is a burger made with love: tasty with surprising flavours from the salad, a great bun to home this..."

Reety

"By far my favorite cafe/brunch spot in Wellington! The food is always fab and the service is also fantastic even during busy times. I've dined with a..."

WellingtonDiner23

"The only place in Wellington who knows how to make an iced..."

Cat Lovett

"What a joy to return and find Jeff and Brigit back into the café business with Prefab ...... Sensational food, coffee and most of all happy friendly..."

Bruce J

"Lunch was lovely. Type of place to grab a great lunch and a glass of wine. Had a lovely vibe but if you are hard of hearing or wanting a quiet..."

Selective

"Came the other day and had my flat white coffee and my toast, the service was fast and knowledgeable beautiful flavours overall everything was..."

Manuel Moreno

"A fantastic, if not unique space and style (despite the hype). Plenty of room and light. Basic menu, done well (although having only eaten once I..."

Alex Thursby

"My husband and I went to lunch there on Friday. It was buzzing, a real mixture of people. I got the toasted panino with REAL prosciutto and REAL..."

Angie Serrao

"Wow called into Prefab today and it was buzzing. Talk about an opening day going off to a great start. We were greeted at the door by Bridgette one..."

Beverley Charlton

"I went to Prefab with my family after my friend raved about to me, and it was the best quality brunch I have had in a long time. My family and I have..."

Sophie Hunter

"Despite occupying a space similar to a small warehouse (130-seater), we waited 10-15 minutes before getting a table on a Saturday morning. This..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I have been coming to Prefab since it opened and it just keeps going from strength to strength. Popped in Saturday morning for breakfast and the kai..."

Kai Luv

"I have been a regular at Prefab since it opened earlier this year. I love their counter food; doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, tasty baguettes. They also..."

Coffee&Cake

"Very busy but staff were still speedy with service which is always a plus. Food is amazing, but prefab never disappoints. Fresh produce, amazing..."

Amy W

"Two of us arrived here at 12:15pm today on Monday. It’s a big restaurant but all the tables were taken except some chairs at a high table. They..."

Akiko

"We were looking for a place to have breakfast this morning. We got here and we were really surprised by the elegance of the place. We ordered eggs +..."

Deea L

"Wonderful. Very attentive staff. Very popular.strong own roasted coffee. Also a bakery. Highly..."

Paul Collins

"This is a masterclass on how to run a cafe! The interior is super cool with expansive seating available. We didn’t have any issues getting a table..."

Luke

"Architecturally a beautiful designed space. Large open plan with plenty of seating. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Washrooms too. Great homemade..."

A Bahrij

"Delicious food, I love that the waitress suggested I could get a half..."

Tamara Smart

"The best coffee in Wellington! Salad was delicious too and service was quick efficient and friendly. A must visit..."

Cherie Stevenson

"Great vibes, lots of seating but very busy! It’s easy to see why, the coffee was well made, their food are not too adventurous but that’s not a..."

Jerry Wong

"A bit loud with music. Avocado was not ripe. Food was..."

Linda Park

The Old Bailey

83/100 (1917 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Very nice lunch in a sunny weather. The seafood linguine was delicious. The chicken sandwiches with chips are tasty with good portion. A bit sad that..."

Olivia Hodgson

"Came in and had a pint of Monteith's Black Beer, which was delicious. Is a cozy little spot, but loud as it was kind of busy at lunchtime. When I..."

Cori Williams

"An amazing place and very welcoming staff. Seating setup is very convenient for groups and very good options in the menu. I usually find something I..."

Ahmed Elsawaf

"Excellent service 👏 👍 this morning 10.40am Gentleman-tall, who showed me to his favorite corner table with a view, took my order, really..."

miriam uy

"Had lunch early on this week. They didn't have a lot of what we were wanting on the menu. Had the fish and chips. The curry sauce it came with, was..."

Fay Fruean-Va'ai

"A slice of home, no matter if you're American, European, Aussie, or local - this is a true pub. It's breakfast only in the morning, and I had some..."

Adam Hofmann

"Beautiful place. Very delicious beef hamburger. Very delicious tea. We sit we talked with friends. We enjoyed it. Very good service..."

gosmami

"We were a group of four. We had made a booking for a table. It was private and cosy. We received a warm welcome. Nice pub food. Pie, steaks, and..."

susan young

"Yummy sirloin 2 for $30 steak dinner !!😋 The Chicken Rice Rissotto was also nice. So was the salmon mains. The standout mains was the Chicken Cos..."

Phillip Yee

""The Old Bailey" has always been a great pub with good value food options. During COVID-19 they have introduced an App to order meals from your..."

Graeme Wooller

"Went for a farewell get together, busy on a Thursday night, good table service and menu, our waiter was attentive, chatty, checked on our meals and..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Visited this place on the weekend and ordered their 2 for 1 steak. The steak was perfect, the chips were crispy and salad and sauce compliments the..."

Sam Pineda

"Excellent service from Rachel very friendly and super customer service. Thank you very much you put a smile to my stressful morning. Food was also..."

mick mckeever

"Great bar with a nice atmosphere and wonderful food. Staff and friendly patrons are pieceful, and the meal sizes are..."

daveandALL all

"Had dinner there tonight. Served by Anthony who was great. Friendly and professional. Great place to chill and have a beer and..."

Jason Leong

"Good service high quality dishes. Very quite..."

Wilson Liu

Portlander

83/100 (1780 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome service and food. Highly recommend...."

Tracey Thurston

"FOOD: Panko cauliflower was life-changing! 🔥 Proper seasoning, great texture, enough cheesiness, you’d barely notice you’re eating..."

Meimei

"I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as..."

Vicky Yiu

"This place is very good at what they do. The steak cuts, cooking of the cuts, sauces, sides and wines are on point!!! I found having a steak with a..."

Mareko Panapa

"Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Ordered garlic ciabatta, 21 day dry aged beef burger and 35 day dry aged 500g..."

Vogue Foodie

"Portlander is situated inside the Rydges hotel and we had decided to come here for dinner. The service on arrival was friendly and we were seated..."

LiLi Bee

"Went for dinner for the first time here tonight and it was very surprising. The food portions were quite generous - which was nice and it was hot,..."

Sei

"Came for Burger Wellington on a Plate. Was a steak burger with Fix and Fog peanut butter, it was really nice. Loved how it was served in a box...."

Sharon Harvey

"Had the chance of stopping by this little gem last weekend! Good date place if you want something intimate. The cocktails are nice and reasonably..."

Panini T

"portlander bar and grill is one of the best steak houses ive been to with its restaurant style cuts and atmosphere. I ordered the free range hereford..."

Tate Hollis

"Went here for dinner with hubby. Awesome food. Customer service was good and atmosphere was nice. Nice and easy to get remaining food in a takeaway..."

Tbroadley

"Having returned from a disappointing restaurant meal where we left our food we returned to the hotel and ordered the Portlander dry aged burger. It..."

Megha Dogra

"The food is excellent and the place looks great after their refurb. Definitely on the more pricey side of dining but definitely worth..."

Plaunge

"Had Ribs and desserts. The ribs were especially juicy and rich in flavour. It took quite awhile to be served but it serves the purpose. Dessert was..."

AA

"Came here as we stayed at the Hotel above. I had the fish which was beautiful & my partner had the steak. Couldn't fault it. We also had room service..."

Sara King

"Came here for dinner sometime last month and I really like the restaurant's classy, comfortable vibe. We ordered their wakanui steak and lamb shank..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Came here with my family on a trip of Wellington.Atmosphere was amazing. We started with some natural oysters and wine, it was so so so..."

Mimirello

"We had another great lunch at Portlander today. And I'm starting to see a bit of a trend in three areas;1. The quality of meat is always..."

The Wanderer

"Utterly impressed for a hotel place. I came for dinner because of the Entertainment Card discount. I stayed for 4 hours because of the food..."

Mya

"Went last night for a work dinner, the steak tartare was unbelievable as was the crime brûlée. cheese platter and salami platter was..."

Salya

"Went there on Saturday part of a party of 14 we emailed thru our order 2 weeks earlier we were going to the rugby so wanted to eat before the match...."

Rene Robertson

"Love the little outside area on a nice day. The shredded lamb burger is something to behold - I return purely for this item. Also amazing selection..."

Richard Naylor

"Superbly cooked steak! Gave this restaurant s hi with a foodie friend and while the menu is a little limited if you don't want steak - if you DO want..."

EpiCurious

"Stay here for work frequently Normally venture out for dinner but decided to eat at the hotel. Was busy but got a table easily. Decided on the..."

Nik

"Was positively impressed by breakfast service at Portlander. The buffet bar had sophisticated options to cater for any taste or preference. There was..."

Olga Palmer

"I've only been here once and it was a great experience. I had a delicious burger and my partner had an equally yummy steak. Portion looked small when..."

Sammy Jo

"Often frequent this spot for coffees and other drinks during the day. Its a nice comfy and quiet spot so good for chats and there is a little buzz..."

Team Thomas

"Hands down one of the best restaurants in Wellington. If you want a decent steak cooked perfectly, then this is the place you need to go to. I've..."

Damage

"Saw this as one of the recommended places for steak, brought my parents here for their last night in Wellington. Decided on this place as soon as I..."

Lesley Chen

"We are regulars here. The food is consistently good and the service is always excellent. The steaks are extremely tender and cooked to..."

FurryBrownGuy

"If you want a quality steak, cooked exactly the way you want it, this is the place to go. I found it to be a bit pricey for what was actually plated,..."

Featured Eats

"The food was delicious and the service 10/10. I had the entrée porkbelly and scallops and confuit duck for my main. Superb! Definitely a fave in..."

Manz87

"I wouldn't usually venture into a hotel restaurant - always feel they are the domain of tourists and travellers on business. Winning a voucher for..."

Philip Reeve

"The breakfast buffet is outstanding especially the continental section. Also fantastic for those gluten free like me. You must try the pancake..."

Dani Hennessy

"Took my boyfriend here the night of the hobbit movie midnight screening, we missed our train and called to change our reservation the staff were more..."

Stasha Rapata

"The mashed potato alone is worth a trip here. It's so good. The chunky fries and onion rings were also superb. My only complaint is the dessert..."

Kate

"I've been here twice for Wellington On A Plate, and quite a few birthdays now (mine and others)... I have complete confidence in being able to..."

WineListPlease

"We came here before heading to WOW, it was pretty full of people heading that way and making use of their special menu.The food was good, I..."

Muffin Mum

"I have been here for coffee and drinks on a number of occasions at varying times of day. Usually I have found the service pleasant and prompt. On my..."

PeterMS

"Pork ribs with beautiful slaw and thick cut potato wedge chips- amazing. The meat just fell off the bone and so so saucy. Expensive but worth it...."

SarahandElla

"Breakfast is SUPERB! We come here quite often. $29 but worth every cent especially for those big eaters! Very unique, love the milk/juice bottles,..."

Geneva Pearson

"Stayed at Rydges last week and ate here for breakfast. SO GOOD. Really enjoyed it. great selection of food, plenty available and everything was..."

Fleur Peps

"I took my wife out for a quick lunch before going on to something else .We were met at the counter with a great smile and were told we would have a..."

Wayne Tuapola

"The most amazing steak I have ever tasted, hands down. Cooked to perfection, with excellent and simple sides to compliment it. The cocktails weren't..."

CaptFuntimes

"Our party of six dined here at the Portlander Bar & Grill last night. Four of us chose the same main course. This was to be the Pistachio Lamb...."

Bob Lee

"I wanted to take my partner here because he's a man who likes his steak and he was not disappointed! We didn't have a reservation and it was quite..."

Joanne

"Magnificent service, great people, awesome food. It was 22.15, I had thought they close at 23.30 when in fact it was 22.30 (boo wellingtonnz.com) but..."

Kutluhan

"Myself and partner visited Portlander for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with a dark beer loaf, which was full of grains, loved it. I..."

Biggie C

"Four of us went for a friend’s birthday, and as the friend had recently dined there and said he’d be back for his birthday he was recognised and..."

Annie Mckissack

"Learnt about their burgers just the other day.Decided to give the lamb one a try. It was delicious - pulled lamb cooked in duch fat - just..."

Rosemary Young

"We stayed at the Rydges Hotel and had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Portlander over the duration of our stay. The service was excellent with..."

Izzy Holland

"I dined here with friends on a Saturday night, the service and food were great. My friends had the lamb which they both enjoyed and I had the fish of..."

Leigh H

"After attending WOW last Sunday my wife and I went for dinner at the Portlander. We were very impressed with the staff who were very friendly and as..."

Paul Jennings

"My partner and I recently dined at the Portlander and found a complete service from the time we walked in to the time we left. The service was second..."

Anna Leahy

"We have recently been lucky to dine at Portlander Bar and Grill, we weren't sure what to expect as we took our 3 kids with us. We had a great time,..."

Paul F

"Yum! The dinner we had here was excellent. We each had 3 courses and enjoyed them all. The entree was fresh seafood including lovely whitebait..."

Kimmy

"I went there earlier this month with my family and my partner's family. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a steak that was cooked perfectly to..."

Wendy Yee

"Fantastic night at Portlander.Last Friday myself and the lads from work wanted a few beers after a long busy week at work.Great..."

Shane Walker

"WOW, what an amazing experience, "portlander" is by far the biggest thing to hit Wellington, if I could I would eat there every night.My partner..."

Jade Redfern

"We are Aucklanders who were fortunate enough to be invited to this new restaurant. It gave us the opportunity to compare the standard of fine dining..."

Wai Se Fei

"I went to the Portlander with a couple of friends and it was a really enjoyable evening. The service was great, staff were very friendly, and no..."

Jessica Young

"Recently my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary dinner and decided to go to the Portlander after hearing great things from some of our..."

Kazia Ataria

"My husband and I recently went to the restaurant at Rydges Wellington - The Portlander. We had heard several good things about this restaurant and..."

Belinda N

"I was recently invited to join a friend at the Portlander Restaurant at Rydges Hotel in Wellington. Everything about my experience was amazing. Such..."

Emily Nixon

"I have to say that the Portlander cooks the BEST steaks in town. Sirloin steak on the bone is to die for. Service was impressive and the overall..."

Matt

"My husband and I chose this restaurant as we wanted to show our future in-laws the standard of fine dining in Wellington and we were not let down at..."

Jennifer Yee

"Upon arrival at the Portlander Bar & Grill, I found the atmosphere warm and pleasant, and the wait staff were all very personable, knowledgeable..."

Major Yee

"This place is unreal, we had a meal here on Saturday night and the place was humming. We had heard about the place through friends and they were so..."

Rob Von Hartitzsch

"Amazing!! A large group of us dined here for "Wellington on a Plate - Long Lunch - Grain vs Grass Fed" and all I can say is amazing. Every single..."

Fam Webster

"A group of friends and I went for a leaving dinner (about 12 of us) and were blown away at how attentive the staff were to such a big group. Normally..."

Katy Smart

"I walk past the window everyday and thought I would give it a go. WOW is all I can say, restaurant was full so had to wait for a table in lounge bar..."

Sam

"I had dinner with colleagues and was blown away by the atmosphere of the place and the food was excellent. I haven't found it in too many, if any..."

Andrew O

"I went here with a business associate and had a fantastic experience. My t-bone was absolutely the lovely, large, perfectly cooked piece of meat I..."

David Blue

"I have been here twice and both times had a steak. Those two steaks share first equal for the best steaks I have ever had. So delicious - and not as..."

Laura Kay

"Nice restaurant we had the tomahawk 800g. We waited for awhile as we were advised it might take longer as the steak was big but it was cooked to..."

Ann K

"The desserts at Portlander restaurant are simply delightful! Their selection offers a delectable array of flavors and textures. From rich and creamy..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"What a delicious celebratory meal we enjoyed for my daughter’s graduation from Victoria University. There were 6 adults and the men chose the..."

Kelly Beckett

"Several hit it out of the park. We arrived without a reservation and when only the bar was open. We asked for a food accommodation and they..."

Andrea Brentano

"Just had a really great meal here, the food was outstanding, the service was top notch, the staff are amazing. Really could not recommend more...."

Lyndelle Barnett

"My goodness the food was delicious. Their lamb steak/rib combo, Maryland chicken & cauliflower gratin is our new favorite. Best of all is their..."

Nicola Sims

"Had my birthday dinner here tonight and it was amazing. Service was top notched, both servers were pleasant, really helpful and gave great..."

Amanda Pledger

"Located inside a nice, clean hotel. Food was very yommy, had the smoked chowder which was super nice and filling. Texture just the right amount of..."

Peony Yang

"Located onsite within The Rydges Hotel on the ground floor. Nice atmosphere and friendly service from the waitresses. Easy access for wheelchairs and..."

PL V

"Our waiter made our evening very enjoyable. He was very friendly and attentive. Wife loved the steak, and I had the rump and ribs were..."

Zac Farrugia

"I had “the cheese burger” and this is the best ever! This is what the cheese burger is. It was not only cheesy but patty was so yummy. Plus,..."

JOHN AHN

"Beef is delicious but I was expecting a bit more of bacon. And it would be good to have the option for an aioli instead of regular tomato..."

Fabian Meriles

The Crab Shack

81/100 (5634 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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

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

L'affare

80/100 (1818 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been in Wellington for a week, not that hard to find good food and coffee but this place has both + great service. Friendly, helpful and engaged,..."

Tony

"The chocolate brownie was super rich in taste and soft; and I love the crispy edge of it. My second time buying off from them, would definitely go..."

Crystal

"Friendly, professional staff. This café spells out class from the decor, to the uniform, the service, presentation and the taste. Have not yet had..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"The food is always good but today the service from matt was exceptional. Above and beyond but did have the opposite service experience a few weeks..."

Roisin King

"One of the best meals in a long time! I got the normal sized pancakes and was told that the pancakes normally take a bit longer but they didn’t..."

Em

"Their tomato and basil soup of the day is a faaaave for our work group, and the coffee is always great (of course). Plus the staff are awesome and..."

Pippa.keel

"8:00am breakfast on a Saturday morning. Cool layout. Big space. I ordered the pancakes with banana and blueberries with mascarpone. I also ordered a..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Excellent service, excellent coffee. Haven't been for awhile but last time I went I did coffee training here and it was terrific. I dined for..."

The Food Snob

"Perhaps of one the best cafes in Wellington. There is a coffee roastery and bean shop attached to the cafe. The atmosphere and decor were great. The..."

Gigio T

"Great food and coffee. It is usually quite loud and busy but well worth it for the..."

Kirsty

"Despite mixing my coffee order and didn't have the drink I want, I still rate this place..Love the atmosphere, newspaper for customers to..."

Cupy Dee

"Happy with the minimal wait for a coffee this morning! My cappuccino was fine, nothing to rave about. Scone was light and fluffy. Friendly service...."

Siobhan

"Coffee best coffee in Wellington! Great service fast efficient customer service is wonderful! Food just as fabulous decent size proportions and well..."

Angie Liu

"This place gives me some nostalgic memories. I knew the previous owners before it was sold to Japanese company. It is still run by Kiwis though...."

Jimon007

"People seem to really like this place in Wellington. It seems every time I am going to meet someone for breakfast or lunch they suggest this spot, so..."

Lostsheep

"Really solid cafe. Love the interesting decor. Noisy but it in the nicest way. Accommodating staff too. We asked for something that had been removed..."

Jade M.

"Came here in a weekday morning bout 8am and it was busy. I ordered the Porridge with Poached Fruits and a Flat White. The Porridge surprised me..."

John Chin

"I have been here a few times and always had a good meal! I got the porridge with fruit which was yummy and came nice and hot, and my brother got the..."

Charlie

"Excellent food, great coffee and atmosphere... What more can you ask for in a café? I particularly liked the coffee brewing equipment out on display..."

Jonathan Goodson

"I come here most weeks for the cabinet food as a fast lunch. Always many options of delicious and fresh sandwiches / paninis. Plus very reasonably..."

I Love Food

"This place is very popular so expect to wait for a table! We have enjoyed both visits here, but I must say the best was when they had the artisan..."

Nicole

"Coffee was good! Fruit salad was really good, $13.50 maybe a bit over priced. Nice place to just sit and chat and had lovely staff. The people next..."

Anna Bentley

"L'affare have changed their menu. Delicious. Not cheap but well worth what we had. The fruit salad was beautifully presented and had some unusual..."

Gillian Hellberg

"Went here on a Sunday morning. Had heard it was very busy but we were greeted and seated straight away! Our order was quickly taken and the food..."

Mia Henry-John

"Came in here the other day with my spouse and was pleasantly surprised by the lively atmosphere without being too intense. I am older woman so when..."

Margaret

"Great spot for a morning coffee. I went there for my breakfast coffee. Nice atmosphere and very popular as shown by the busyness and the flow of..."

Peter W

"Sexy name, sexy location..... Sexy food?Cafe L'affaire, is good, decent and probably at best a mid-table cafe. Coffee was great,..."

Medium_Rare

"At 7 am all I want is good coffee and that's exactly what these guys do. With the amount of people come in at that time of the morning you know it..."

Jenjaroo

"My first time here and ordered grilled halloumi bruschetta and breakfast quesadilla. The food tasted good and rich of flavor. However, the portion..."

Margareta Dorothea

"My group came to have lunch at 1pm on Sunday. I had the egg montreal, and my wife had the breakfast quesadilla. The food was good, but the services..."

Brian Tran

"Love counter food here. Carrot cake is amazing with lots nuts. Beef burger is really big, have to share with friend. Soup is average but bread is..."

Hui Lee

"With a Farina roaster in the middle of the restaurant, and stacks of eggs and plates on the counter of the open kitchen, it’s a snapshot of..."

Marj Osborne

"Caffe L'affare is known for its coffee roastery, a range of beans roasted daily, then packaged and sold around the..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Caffe L'affare seems to sprawl beneath the building in which it resides. They've been going strong for over a decade, sharing the industrial space..."

Heneedsfood

"9 am Sunday breakfast - busy hectic not peaceful but vibrant ,great place to people watch Good food the chorizo and sautéed potatoes a definite..."

Haumanakeakua

"One of my local haunts when I am in this part of town. Serving good coffee, good selection of counterfood and food off the menu. No matter what..."

Rosemary Young

"Been 4 years since I last visited Wellington, and walking into the cafe I could pick up the vibe of City life; people, coffee, and the general hustle..."

Nathan Farrow

"Called in during the weekend when the place was heaving, but the staff were all super friendly and welcoming. Didn't try any food, but the coffee was..."

Sara Crow

"I've seen their coffee being sold all over the place so I obviously needed to pay a visit with a friend. The coffee are indeed very good here, but it..."

Mac

"I've been to Caffe L'affare a number of times and enjoy the atmosphere. Yes there are kids running round yes the service can be a bit slow but the..."

John Sharp

"Congrats to manager Olly convinving us to try the Cafe again. Our waiter, a Japanese man I think, was absolutely superb. His attention was immediate..."

Warwick Wyatt

"If I only had one day to live, I would start it with breakfast at Caffe L'affare.The atmosphere is incredible. Liz runs the place so well...."

Tony

"I personally believe this could be one of the best cafe's in Wellington. I much prefer the food, coffee and staff over Brooklyn cafe next door...."

Sophie Scott-Maunder

"We have never had a bad experience at L'affare. The staff always remember us and we have come to know many of them by name. They are warm, friendly..."

CafeLover

"Probably the best atmosphere of any cafe in central Wellington. The food's pretty good and coffee's fantastic.A favourite Saturday lunch..."

Matt

"The coffee is the main reason for coming here, but if caffeine isnt your thing try their hot chocolate or mocca with a big ol' chunky, diabetes..."

Otago Islander

"I love discovering all the cafes and restaurants in Wellington and since my sister moved down, I’ve made all sorts of excuses to fly down and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I’ve been a regular at L’affare for years as it was one of my parents’ favourite cafes while I was growing up. It’s perpetually busy which is..."

Coffee&Cake

"Lovely breakfast place. A nice ambiance. The toasted cheese scone was very delicious. The coffee is a bit too strong for me. A very friendly service...."

IsH

"Excellent coffee. Best we had in Wellington. The crispy potatoes weren't crispy. I would go back and order something different next time. The food..."

Abram Bailey

"With it being 12:30pm on a rainy Saturday, I was blown away by how well staff managed the influx customers. The business of this cafe is hands down a..."

Ashlee Nicholson

"Highly recommend!! Despite us staying until closing and ordering extra cabinet food 10 minutes before close, the staff were incredibly kind to us..."

Isabella Clague

"Great food and coffee at Cafe L'affare. I had a flat white and the crumpets and both were delicious. Also bought some of their coffee to take home...."

Lara Buchmann-Duck

"It’s always busy here but this time we managed to dine here. Had an iced coffee (with cream) and a bacon butty. I enjoyed it. Well presented drink..."

Yeephang Wong

Brahmastyo Puji

"I really liked the service, super friendly. We ordered for breakfast eggs benedict with bacon and poached eggs on toast with some smashed avo as..."

stefania picetti

"Incredibly delicious cafe with a ton of coffee options. They also have a great spicy chai! Loved every bite, really great textures and tastes...."

Elizabeth Hadden

"Great coffee, spacious venue and good..."

Tesha D.M

Scorch-o-rama

80/100 (3499 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Bin44

79/100 (3493 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here on my wedding anniversary. Staff were super friendly and the burgers were absolutely delicious. They were under the pump due to a Grab One..."

The Food Snob

"Amazing service the waiters always seem to remember you, awesome selection of craft beers from all over NZ. Food is as expected from a bar, but..."

Cameron Perry Harley

"Very busy at this place and the staff are friendly.It was difficult to get a table, it took a while but we managed to get one.The Seafood..."

Tim 51

"Fantastic atmosphere. Good service. Amazingly tasty food. And anyone that stocks Man O War gets a huge tick from me! I ordered the vege dish ASB..."

Sungsam7

"Really nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. Our dinner meals came out in record time, and were fresh and tasted great. We ordered the Fried Calamari..."

Sally

"Good service, steak was nicely cooked. Massive drinks list (9 pages lol). My reason for the lower rating is that I didn't understand why I was..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"The only thing I am disappointed about was there is no cheesecake on the menu. But thats probably a good thing! Their steak meal is to die for! Well..."

Anna Broxham

"The food was delicious and came out in timely manner! Went there for the four course degustation meal and it was terrific I have never heard of Bin44..."

Angie Liu

"Wow so yum! I bought the grab one voucher for four people which included one pizza or burger pp and a glass of either the house wine or craft beer..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Service was unpretentious and to the highest standard I have seen in Wellington. Needed a cheese swap out....no problem you can havd grilled chicken..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Got in just in before the lunch time rush which meant we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I liked that they had a kids menu and I was happy..."

Eating My Way Around

"Love this place!One of my favourite places on the waterfront!Such a great range of beer, there's always something new to try! The staff are always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Fantastic craft beer selection. Food is nice but a bit overpriced, and the wait staff can be a bit stand-offish. It's really all about the..."

Julian Bee

"Came for after-work drinks with a colleague. The restaurant is spacious, especially when all the doors open up to link the inside and outside spaces...."

Medium_Rare

"Located just slightly across from the TSB Bank Arena at Wellington Queens Wharf, Binn44 is a great spot to pop into for a meal or just a drink. We..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been coming to this bar ever since I moved to Wellington last year. I love this place!Great coffee, awesome beers, and always really cool..."

Troy Mihaka

"We went here with no booking at 7:30 on a Friday night and it was totally packed. Luckily enough the friendly front of house dude managed to find us..."

Jack Scrumpy Michael

"I have always wanted to go to Bin44 but just never had until today I was amazed how awesome this place was. My girlfriend and I sat in the restaurant..."

Mitchell Cleland

"After having a relatively poor experience in Bin 44 myself and my friends decided to head back and give it another go. The service was great, the..."

Jade Mercer

"I don't think any review I could craft would do justice to just how highly I rate this place. I was tasked with organising a client function for..."

Anna Garland

"Me and the boys came in for just a couple of beers on a Friday night, was awesome to see a good range of beers on tap, and in the fridges. The reason..."

Jake E Boy

"I don't usually eat anywhere near Queens Wharf because the prices scare me off, but I came here for a friends birthday last week and was pleasantly..."

Bella E

"I came across Bin44 in my search for a nice place to eat for our wedding anniversary. The total experience was perfect. Friendly, open greeting,..."

Alicia

"Excellent experience! Warm and cosy ambience, super nice staff, tasty food, and very good drinks. I really enjoyed my time here; their heated open..."

Mahnaz

"Couldn't fault this, had an excellent deal through Grab one and had a delicious meal and superfast , awesome..."

Haisini Parata

"Great food and friendly staff however they do seem to work on glide time so not good if you're in a hurry. Decent selection of craft beers as well..."

Jusus Almighty

"Great location for a summer evening meal. Awesome food and great..."

Elroy 0kada

"We had a Christmas dinner for 14 people. The team were excellent, attentive, friendly and knowleageable. The location was good. We ended up putting..."

Matthew Gardner

"Went for a father daughter date...loved their half n half pizza. Since neither of us could manage a whole pizza by ourselves we got this half topped..."

Rahath Verghese

"My nephew had his 21st here. I had a steak which i felt was cooked to perfection and the sides were delicious. Due to diet restrictions they were..."

Elena Averwood

"The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were extremely garrulous. The grills so yummy. I definitely recommend..."

kamal heidari

"Really lovely location and nice interior. The food came out super quick and I'd totally recommend the Angus..."

elliot schreurs

"It was our first time to visit Bin 44. We were greeted by welcoming FOH and assisted to our table. The food was great. I think the chargrilled angus..."

Sam Pineda

"Great location Good service. Food quality is above average. The Angus steak my wife ordered was amazing. But the market fish I ordered was just..."

Fergus Mao

"What a lovely place to relax on a summer’s evening. A perfectly relaxing location to sip on an cold beverage and nibble on chips. It had been a..."

Katie Ayrton

"All I did here was drink whiskey. Maybe that explains the 5 stars! But the staff was knowledgeable and I got to try my first New Zealand whisky and..."

Steven Adler

"The meat boards are great for a group of people. Lots of craft beer on tap..."

Sam Connelly

Shed 22

79/100 (4448 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Two Grey

78/100 (1232 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Occasion: lunchI tried: Salmon Filet with mushroom-brussels sprout salad, pea puree, chargrilled lemon & herb oil+ nice..."

Charlie

"Really lovely brunch spot, nice to have something poppin down this end of town on a weekend. The chicken watermelon waffles were sublime. Portions..."

Anna

"Amazing food! We came here for brunch on aa Saturday morning. Had the Seafood chowder and I have to say by far the best seafood chowder I have had in..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Came there with my boy today. Was greeted with a friendly smile as soon as we entered, though it was very busy we were seated quickly. We ordered the..."

Shana Wahab

"Had a fabulous brunch with my daughter. Had the high brunch that came out on a cool tower. 55 per person. Enough lovely food for the price we paid..."

Kiwig1rl

"Two Grey really is a dining experience! I recently came with family for the high brunch and really was blown away by it! The food was impeccably..."

William Patterson

"Breakfast time. The coffee was great, as well as the breakfast, grilled zucchini and poached eggs with crumb, and a side of cold smoked salmon. It..."

Hirdesh Nair

"I must say I had a wonderful experience at this place. I ordered the egg benedicte but scrambled eggs, which was meant to come with croissants but..."

Cynthia Bukasa

"Lovely staff fast service beautiful atmosphere food delicious. Hidden gem give them a go . Thank you guys for an incredible..."

M G

"Satisfaction guaranteed for our very late lunch! Came here with family after a long wait with our passport renewal appointment. We had a delicious..."

Arlene Barraca

"I had a hand roll fettuccine. It was as amazing, I could feel the flavor of the sea from sea food. No doubt, you need to try it when you visit..."

Yusuke “Coby” Naito

"I just don’t think the staff are fully trained, they seemed unsure of what to do at times, they had run out of ingredients for some food, the..."

Craig

"High brunch was a new concept for me - a lot of fun! So much food, so we were super full by the..."

Cashan Balfour

"As busy as Two Grey Cafe was on late Sunday morning the host Asif Prasla worked calmly and provided excellent service. He was friendly and..."

Mrs Burmeister

"Christmas high brunch, service was good, but the food was great. Although it is not bottomless tea, the food range was fresh and taste. Definitely..."

Nina Smith

"Best steak I’ve had in my life!! Juicy and perfectly cooked to how me and my partner wanted it. Will be coming back for it again soon. We also went..."

Dan Schirnack

"Lovely place for brunch. Our high brunch portion was big enough to feed 2 adults and one child. Food was amazing, excellent service..."

Alychia Chan

"The seafood chowder really tasted a little weird, more like mashed potatoes. Ate Wellington burger, it should be fish puree and pork puree,..."

Choeyi Park

"Always enjoy my meal here! Very strategically located in Grey St., adjacent to the Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington, Two Grey never dissappoints..."

indah nuria Savitri

Shed 22

78/100 (3439 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Sweet Mother's Kitchen

77/100 (4050 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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

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

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

Boat Cafe

73/100 (1079 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of my favourite place to spend my day off. I love the ambience of this cafe. Ordered fish and chips, fried chicken and hot chocolate!..."

Balween Kohli

"Beautiful views from this location Friendly staff and and it’s also pet friendly The breakfast was delicious the the coffee was what we..."

Tim 51

"Who wouldn’t wanna eat a meal on a boat? Haha it was a great place to have a family dinner. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The staff are..."

Sheryl

"Had lunch there today. Great Service. Food was lovely and fresh. I had the buttermilk chicken burger with handcut fries. (which I requested). My..."

Tone

"Absolutely loving the place ! Nice view nice location I guessed lol the food price i think was quite decent! Been here like twice and would come back..."

Lexie Vi

"Dined here with a fairly big group. Staff were very accommodating considering a few of our guests were running late and our group grew from 8 to 10..."

Moses-Kelly Saunders

"I have been here couples of time and I always enjoy my time here. The view is nice and staffs are really friendly. Their ice Mocha is super big which..."

Pho Bui

"I enjoy this place. The food is good, fair price and staff are welcoming. I also used the event rom above which was excellent with great catering..."

Roisin King

"Been here a couple of times and even booked the place for a work seminar. Not bad food and not bad service. Outlook is interesting because you are on..."

Team Thomas

"Wonderful summer day at an awesome beach catching up with an old mate after a dip for beers. Nothing more a couple of seadawgs can ask for than to..."

Grubking

"Absolutely loved the Boat Cafe! With a fantastic view and a different kind of seating, this cafe is a must try! We tried the fish and chips, the..."

Jayita

"This café is an absolute must if you are visiting Wellington!!!! From the moment you start walking down to the entrance to the beautiful blue..."

S

"Our waiter gave us service that was 5/5 stars! He was attentive to our every want & need so I commend him for an excellent job. It was a Saturday..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Went here for a birthday dinner for 2. Had chowder to start with breads and a mixed platter for 2 with sides, really filling food and good value for..."

Ohhh Neil

"Had a really good time....it was a beautiful sunny moring. Made reservations and got an amazing table to sit at overlooking the water. Lovely..."

Samantha Boerssen

"Quick easy and friendly service. Cool venue. Inside is lovely, I had 2nd doubts from outside but walking in, it's like a whole different place. Love..."

J.M-S

"Always busy, so you need to wait a bit longer for the food and staff are so busy. Food is okay but love the super sized chocolate cake which is..."

Miss Persistant

"I didn't expect very much as I had been to the boat cafe a while back on a Saturday and it was super busy and took a while to be served. I was happy..."

Kat Dugdale

"Went on a back holiday, it was pretty busy but the staff were friendly. Food was good, though there was a slight error but the staff corrected the..."

Stuart Wyllie

"Great service, amazing staff and the best food, great for everyone, spacious for families or intimate for couples. Has lovely views to top it..."

Margaret Wakelin

"absolutely one of the best venues in town. food is always exceptional, especially the seafood and chocolate cake. i have taken many an overseas..."

Jo Bland

"Nice view, good cafe food and a relaxed atmosphere. The boat cafe is the perfect location for a relaxed bite to eat with a nice view over Wellington..."

Julia Eats Melbourne

"Will always be one of my favorite places to eat. With a large menu and great location it is perfect for summer breakfast or lunch.Staff are..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"The food was delicious here and wonderfully presented. We especially loved their seafood chowder. The staff were also really nice and it was very..."

Lucy

"We hired Boat Cafe for a wedding reception. Very easy to deal with and very accommodating to our needs.There was plenty of food, a good..."

Brian

"On a wet wellington day i walked in to The Boat Cafe to find smiling faces & a friendly warm welcome. So refreshing! I ordered a Mojo coffee and..."

Garry Hepburn

"Thank you very much. She won't forget this birthday.More than a month ago, I saw deal offer. Already back then I was going to use for her..."

Kyosuke Okada

"I am a regular customer of the Boat Cafe, coming in at least once a week for my takeaway coffee and muffin. I just wanted to let all your lovely..."

Rebecca Lintott

"Came here for birthday dinner with my partner. Great food and service! Wonderful view of Wellington. I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly...."

Michelle Naylor

"RueI have been coming to " parade cafe / boat cafe" for 20 years and feel so at home here. The staff are very friendly and helpful which makes..."

Murray H

"A great place to hang out!Boat cafe is one of my favorite places in Wellington. The coffee is excellent, the staff are friendly and..."

Philip B

"Good value. Wednesday 2 for one is good..."

Pat Mc Nichol

"We love this cafe. Great food, the waiters are attentive and friendly. My favourite dish is the fish the blue cod was excellent! Husband loved his..."

Caryl St Clair

"I went to The Boat Cafe for lunch yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the venison pie - Osso Bucco I think it was called. It was delicious...."

Tania Dally

"First time visitor to the Boat Cafe on Saturday night. There was a need from me to impress and that I did. I had an Angus fillet with lobster mornay..."

Marco

"I booked 3 friends and myself in for a Sunday brunch having been recommended by my partner. I then happened to read the reviews of previous visitors..."

Jules Tran

"My partner and I visited on a Saturday morning and struggled to get a table the place was so busy! The views and location of this cafe are amazing!..."

Kate Ross-McAlpine

"Went here for a quite dinner with my partner about 2 months ago using a coupon.Service: Really really good, we had booked in advance and..."

Luke Haynes

"Great place to go for lunch, with very good pricing and a good view..."

Vincent G

"Good yummy food served on a nicely decked out boat.Staff were fairly lax but i went there for lunch time snack and so that actually suited..."

Jodmani

"First off, I'm on a boat! Gotta love that, you get one star just for that.Myself and two friends were drawn in by the two for one special..."

Adonijah

"this was the first time eating in a proper restaurant in wellington and i was very impressed the site was great, eating on a boat was a new..."

Casey Minnell

"This is the same place just in a better location. Lots of options for veges like me, and now with the lovely view of the harbour they are onto a..."

Susie Robertson

"Great atmosphere, staff has always been efficient with their service and their smiles! I have been to Parade Cafe more than a dozen times, and have..."

EatingBuddy

"Went there for lunch; Great cafe food; Nice and relaxed, outdoor area and great location; Quick service.Passionfruit smoothie was..."

Justin McCormack

"Wonderful service, great menu, mean as coffee. Consistently one of Wellingtons top cafes.Best corn fritters I have found in..."

Steve

"Excellent place for breakfast.Good variety and tasty, well presented food. Extremely efficient service; it was very busy and our meals were delivered..."

Dianne Erickson

"My family and I came here for my mum's birthday and we loved it! Really great food, especially Jaffa shake, it's incredible! Love the atmosphere, as..."

Amber Robertson

"Spent a few days in Wellington, stayed across the road from the boat cafe so far to go for breakfast, I loved the idea of breakfast on a boat. The..."

Angela Embling-Smith

"Lovely dinner here. Good prices. Friendly staff. Cool being on the boat! I was super hungry so didn't take any pics but the lamb burger was nice. My..."

Ange Smith

"Not sure why this place is rated so low, but we had a great experience. Good food, quick and friendly service, and some good options on the menu for..."

Rodney A

"Nothing fancy just just good food and a neat atmosphere. We had lamb and fish burgers which were very nice, the portion of fries was a little small,..."

Matthew Emerson

"My lil sis and I popped in for brunch as we hadn't had breakfast. We both ordered starters of garlic bread and spring rolls and steak meals with..."

Nefu Fuimaono

"It’s a nice place which doesn’t get noisy as most of the places in the area. Neat and had some good all day meal..."

Ahmed Elsawaf

"Great haloumi salad, chocolate chip biscuits and ham and cheese croissant. Great friendly staff, and tasty..."

Paul Cleary

"My first visit to this place. It was very exciting. The food serves was great. Fish and Chips was on point. So were the other dishes . The lady..."

Vindya Naidu

"A beautiful location, a cozy place for lunch or dinner and excellent choice of craft beer, not to mention the chef's Fish and Chips. The Boat Cafe..."

Misha Ho

"I was so impressed. We stumbled upon the Boat Cafe because our usual spot was closed and I'm pleasantly surprised. Great views, great friendly..."

Gen

"Great view of the harbour. Fast service. Generous portions and reasonable..."

Andrea Merlo

Whitby's Restaurant & Bar

72/100 (1315 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was overall great. Service was amazing and the wait staff took our empty plates quickly. Ambiance was great. Only very slight downfall was the..."

Terehia Ocean King

"Reading the other reviews I was a little worried about dining here. We were a large group that came here for the Xmas dinner advertised for the month..."

Bridget

"We had a lovely dining experience at the Whitbys Buffet, still one of the best value meals in town. We were seated thoughtfully and our waitress..."

Claire Khan

"@Great service and excellent value !Took our two mothers their for Christmas lunch on Friday Clean tidy , staff attentive..."

Glen.mattingley

"Was super highly recommend great night friendly staff loved it will definitely be interested in coming back hopefully with a bigger crowd 😊 thanks..."

Toni Tiopira

"We had a lovely experience. The staff were so polite, and so friendly, especially towards the children. The "tea guy" was obviously very..."

Nical

"Took advantage of a Grabone voucher and had high tea with bubbles as a weekend treat. The restaurant was busy with big tables occupied, however we..."

Kirsten Van Rensburg

"I would not say that it was the worse experience I have had, but simply it was a good experience but the meal does not make me want to..."

Ra Tipiwai

"A great way to celebrate my sisters 40th Birthday. We had an awesome first time at Whitby's Restaurant and Bar. Awesome food, Awesome people, we were..."

Grace Tutagalevao

"Loved the food. Great variety. The buffet for dinner was very lovely. I hope to be back soon for dinner. Me and the wife treated ourselves. It is a..."

Darryl Karl Smith

"I've been to a few of the Buffet lunches with a Grabone voucher and its always great with a wide range of hot and cold selections. with rotating..."

Justen Henderson

"Great buffet dinner! Amazing selection of food, attentive staff who made sure the food was never empty. The chef who made the "to..."

K247

"I've been here before for breakfast and it hasn't really changed much over the years. For $25 the buffet offered all the usual suspects - a cooked..."

Julia Mc

"Came here for an awesome buffet lunch. There was so much selection, I didn't know where to start. However, I did wish there was more hot food to..."

Ashleigh Clark

"We came in for the Easter High Tea, We left feeling full and satisfied.The portions were lovely, and the staff very friendly. At first my..."

Liz Foster

"Thoroughly enjoyed everything here! Have been here twice and on both occasions, food was spectacular, service was awesome and just the atmosphere in..."

Paivai Patu

"I celebrated my birthday there. I had heard about this restaurant from my sister and her partner who have been before and said it was a smorgasbord..."

Aymee Libline

"Each visit to Whitby's is a total dinning experience from the minute you pass through the front door to the minute you leave .The atmosphere,..."

Beverley Little

"I celebrated my 48th birthday here. We were on holiday in wellington so decided to come here. I thought the food was fantastic, really tasty and well..."

Karen

"The kai was great and our group had a great time. The piano was exceptionally lovely and not like other restaurants where music can be really loud..."

Mahina Wehipeihana

"HI,This restaurant is lovely, the food is very good, it's a shame that this website didn't book the reservation, after waiting two weeks for a..."

Roslyn Didovich

"We've just had dinner tonight (five of us) for my husband's birthday and our host was excellent, very attentive and friendly, thanks Nicholas (Nick)...."

Ruta Graff

"Went for dinner last weekend.Fantastic buffet, good value for money, they have this 20 dishes from 20 rugby playing nation promotion on,very..."

Victor

"Went for dinner at Whitby's few days ago and really loved both food and service.Place was packed and yet the buffet looked lovely and the..."

Bottlenose Beaumont

"Took the whole family here...around 20 of us. The food was fine, some a bit bland, but overall everyone was really happy. Felt that we could have..."

FOOD Wars

"Our family party of thirteen (age ranges from 5 years to eighty three years) dined here on the 27th December 2008. We have celebrated many, many..."

Marie El

"Still the greatest buffets. Great for family, group and couples. My kids enjoy it with so much selection of ice creams and deserts. Wife enjoyed the..."

Joo Sieng Yong

"Another good buffet dinner. Sure, there are things that aren't perfect, but then it's $65 for all you can eat. This ain't Ramsey's at the Langham -..."

Tim Mc

"1st time here. Seems most buffet have not survived covid. Probably the only buffet left in the capital. Personal experience enjoyed the food. Decent..."

Sio Sale Leo

"We celebrated my mother's birthday here. We had a group of 14, buffet dinner, and kids eat for free special. $65.00 per adult. It was well worth it..."

Alefosio Paese

"Did the Chocolate High Tea here and it’s absolutely wonderful! The varieties of chocolate and also savoury is so good. The staffs were very..."

shamma santa agata

"I enjoyed my time at Whibys, was welcomed by the staff and was served by a lovely waitress who’s name I believe was Kelly. She served me the..."

Cassi Harlem

"We had a fantastic family birthday celebration at the buffet. Great service and excellent food. Highly recommended. Thanks so much for a memorable..."

Karen Upton

"Stayed in the hotel and breaky was included. Nice crispy bacon and hashbrowns. Perfect poached eggs from the..."

Piripi & Stevie

"We had booked our table in advance (I would absolutely recommend doing this). Buffet-style meal. Very busy restaurant but there was plenty of food to..."

Jane Reid

"Not a huge selection at the buffet but good range and everything is so delicious and worth the price. I love this..."

Yeji Jang-Jones

"When you miss your flight from Hamilton, for being five measly minutes late for stupid check in, then have to sit there with no cafe or bar open..."

Rachel Lamdin

"We had the high tea, hosted by Moira (who was so fantastic!!!) All the lovely loose leaf teas you can drink, which she brewed for us throughout the..."

Jordan Curtis

"The mothers day Buffet was great as usual. The food selection and deserts were awesome. Very professional and friendly staff. The best place to take..."

Deene Winterburn

"We had my sisters 50th birthday, she booked the room for her buffet breakfast birthday celebration. Everything was on point from the time we walked..."

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