Steakhouse cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

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

"Very popular eatery/bar based in a lovely old building near the wharf. Happy to prop at the bar until table was ready (quick at 10 mins considering..."

Nitty

"Great food and a warm group of happy inviting wait staff, even if the waiter was a little preoccupied at first.The pot pie I had tasted well..."

Luke Thomson

"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Wellington. Been here a number of times and food is consistently good except one time the oysters were..."

Harvey

"My last meal in Wellington was with my son here for lunch. The staff were very friendly and didn’t have any problems answering my questions..."

Miffy7

"The menu is huge. We didn’t order much starters. Instead I ordered two mains for myself, loved both spaghetti and ravioli. I am a pasta person and..."

Jess

"We’ve been a few times and this restaurant has become our benchmark. Nowhere else measures up to the incredible food, professional but not fussy..."

Jeannine Thomas

"Very popular place. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Very good food and great presentation. All four of us were impressed. Keep up the great..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Had dinner here last Friday and it was a great experience. Staff were very polite and accommodating. The restaurant was full but they seated us at..."

Bonnie Emma

"My friend and I landed in Wellington super late after a super rocky flight and we just wanted to find a restaurant that was still open that did..."

Jessica Li

"Had dinner with family at this restaurant last night. The food was divine. Ravioli was to die for, sirloin and eye fillet steaks beautifully..."

Sharon Haines

"If you’re looking to enjoy world-class dining with quality New Zealand produce while you’re in the Land of the Long White Cloud, then you’re in..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"One of the best meals out I've had in a while. The wait staff were all friendly, helpful and good at their job, even the people out the back seemed..."

Sally

"Wonderful dinner with fantastic food and an even better waitress. Too full to try dessert but the pork belly was delicious! Excellent fries as..."

Alanna Adams

"This restaurant already on my "Wellington must go list." I wish I can try all the drinks and foods that on the menu. The ambience of the restaurant..."

Yongshan Zhu

"We both had options from the create your own selection for breakfast and the food was excellent and quick to come. We will definitely remember this..."

Megha Dogra

"Good for you (ladies) if you are looking for posh ambience to have your dinner. Opened the door and you will be greeted by waiters who unbuttoned the..."

AA

"Lunch here today. Wine selection was great, gluten free options were plentiful and the service was faultless. The food was super tasty. I wouldn't..."

Mary T-soon

"Friday lunch, the amount of people that swarm this place is amazing, the rate in which tables are turned over exceeds expectations yet every table is..."

James Scott

"We went for a family birthday recwntly.Oysters and steak was delish! Love their watermelon juice. So refeeshing!Casual dining and the staff..."

Sovy Taing

"Have been here for several times and every each time was so amazing. The service here is friendly and the dishes are really good. Ordered the Charley..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"When prepping to go to Charley Noble, every time I mentioned it, I was met with a "oh I love that place" or "I really want to go there". As you can..."

RaeRae

"LOVED the menu, especially the raw bar. Outstanding wood-fire steak and seafood, ridiculously fresh produce and gorgeous flavours, brilliant beverage..."

Anonny Moose

"Great place, service and food. Always a go-to for a decent dinner- try and sit along the raw bar looking into the kitchen if dining as a couple..."

Theo

"Food was amazing!Staff were friendly, but a bit hit and miss. Half the table got cutlery/ plates and the other half had to ask where theirs..."

Hephaestia

"We grabbed dinner here on a Friday night and it was busy. You should definitely book! The food was awesome I loved my burger, great flavours and..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Went there last week and got a table straight away. The service from a visiting Young man fromFrance was personal and attentive. Excellent lamb..."

Ken Romeril

"One of Wellingtons standout venues, food is always of a high standard and very tasty. Service normally to match. It has fast become the place to go....."

Ronald Blunt

"I have wanted to eat here for a while but had been put off by the no reservations policy. As it turned out the place is large and there was no..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Great service, good wine list, a menu with good variety and one of the best steaks in town. Tonight I started with bluff oysters, followed by the..."

Stefan Thieu

"Excellent service, very attentive, patient wait staff and comfortable atmosphere. Similarly excellent wine menu and the house made sourdough we had..."

Shannon T

"Visited in early May 2016. French waiter had been in NZ for 1 month. Amazing service! Food was incredible. Great to see such an open kitchen. A pure..."

FoodisAwesome

"Returned back to my old home (and favourite city!) Wellington for a few days so decided to try out a new-ish eatery in the city after hearing lots of..."

Rhi Godwin

"Yummy yummy!!! Absolutely 5 for this one!!!! Highly recommend this!!!! The crab bisque is really delicious, it's not like a soup, the flavor is so..."

Linshiqin829

"Charley noble is one of my favorite places to go in Wellington. Their arancini balls are fantastic. Service is great. All round great place...."

Sjmc

"Fine dining experience that was very nice. The flavours were great, the service was excellent and the menu would cater to all tastes. It was fairly..."

James Cole

"Amazing place. A friend and I really wanted pork belly with crackling and found this place through Zomato. Every single staff member we interacted..."

Lezel Botha

"Great service and food here. Have been here on a handful of occassions and on the last one came for dessert after wow because it was right across the..."

Vicki Wong

"Many people have recommended coming here for dinner so we finally did on a Sat evening in early January and were able to get a seat. The restaurant..."

Lily_nz80

"Just had a grey night out, the food was amazing and the service was good and friendly.Went for dinner with another couple, was worried at the..."

Eileen Basher

"Very accommodating staff. Good service Sirloin was the best i have had in New Zealand. My wife's Pumpkin Ravioli with Ameretti was simply..."

Hans Caspersz

"An early dinner for two after a long day. We were seated quickly despite a full bar. A delectable red was suggested by the friendly waitress and..."

Clarkie

"This was an incredible dinning experience. The food was full of flavour, beautifully presented and the perfect portion size to savour and enjoy. This..."

Tyler Mcbride

"simply beautiful delight. Welcoming staff. Warm Atmosphere. Real tasty foods. Nice bar. Organized set up. Only thing disappointed me was..."

One Way

"Amazing restaurant.loved the fresh food, drinks that complemented the dishes unbelievably well, bustling atmosphere, friendly service and..."

J Isla

"Went here on Thursday night not realising WOW was on across the road. Got there just before 6pm and scored the last table. Service was very friendly,..."

Neat Eats

"I love this place. Original menus with very fresh food, the steaks are amazing although expensive. Recomend the arancini and the pigs tail salad...."

EpiCurious

"Had the Wellington on a plate menu, 2 courses and a drink for $35. Everything was well presented and delicious and bought out in a timely fashion...."

Miss Persistant

"Really good service with a delicious meal. The atmosphere at Charley Noble is lively and inviting. Presentation of the meal was really well executed..."

George Ahern

"It was my partners birthday and we chose Charley Noble to celebrate; which, we were both quite excited about as neither of us had been before - and..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Out to lunch with work today, dining on the set menu which included mains of Lamb Sausages, Ravioli or Fish. All three were presented in style, my..."

Vaughan

"Had a great meal here the other night, the atmosphere was amazing and the interior design was absolutely stunning, reminded me of the American movie..."

Lesley Chen

"Great atmosphere, with fantastic decor. The chicken liver parfait was tremendous to start, as was the lamb shoulder. Professional and super friendly..."

Josh

"One of the best places for dinner. Always a good time with just two people or four. Good atmosphere. Food is always going to be good, no doubt about..."

Hubert Cheng

"Well, sadly not impressed when I visited this place. I must admit that I have visited it about 6 months ago, so perhaps I should pay them a visit..."

Jean Coteau

"Cant fault this place. I have an egg allergy and a gluten intolerance (LUCKY!) but the staff here were incredible, there is a full GF menu, the staff..."

Team Thomas

"Tried the whole menu here. The Burger and Chips and the Lamb are the best dishes on the menu.Burger & Chips: You get to see the burger being..."

Rahul Mohanty

"Amazing food but skip dessert and coffee. The food was amazing. Started with grilled octopus and polenta along with arancini balls and taramasalata...."

Www.love2eat.com.au

"Firstly I want to say they have whole gluten free menu. Yay no food envy for me, no skipping over the menu to find the gluten free options – they..."

Mind The Crumbs

"We too were here on Saturday night. We were prepared for a LONG wait but were keen to dine here. We checked in at the front of house and were advised..."

Philip Reeve

"We went here because it was listed by Cuisine Magazine website as one of the best places in Wellington to dine. We were thrilled with our choice -..."

Philippa Bannerman

"Great food, great atmosphere, great service and friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere in a lovely building. Had the monkfish special, pork belly,..."

Jeremy Kirk-Smith

"Lovely food all round especially the scotch steak and the profiteroles. Very busy though. Had to wait over 30 mins for a table which shows how busy &..."

Phil Jones

"Always busy and a with a wait at the bar, but bar staff friendly and attentive. Food high standard and delicious. A big wait for and between..."

CCb

"Absolutely delicious! This place is constantly booked out and the atmosphere is electric! Love it. Pork belly is worth a try. Great wine list too...."

Humbleluxury

"Nice food, interesting menu and the portions aren't too small, but the drinks prices are actually nuts. I don't think I've ever paid $12 for a..."

Alex Galletty

"Magnificent food and use of NZ produce at its finest. Charley Noble lifts the calibre of the Wellington culinary space to new levels. I think winning..."

Wilson Chau

"Oysters are to die for! Wow, stayed here for an hour it was cray good. Me and my boy had a great time, thanks charley..."

Saskia Wallace

"The first thing you notice about Charley Noble is the cool vibe...and the beautiful people who dine there :) The service was impeccable, never..."

Minnie Sarmiento Tabilog

"Our family had dinner there last Thursday night and it was excellent! Great food and friendly service. We tried the arancini and bruschetta starters,..."

Briony Dyson

"Have eaten here a few times now and it's currently the best meat restaurant in Wellington. Dined here as a group and had a wide selection of the..."

Susan Harding

"One of the best meals I've had in a long time, great setting, good service and possibly the best piece of pork I've ever had.Wanted to go back..."

Cameron N

"One of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. We had a group that kept changing its number of people. The staff were great, very..."

Robyne L

"Absolutely beautiful! Fantastic decor, open and spacious. The oysters were a favourite, we sampled quite a few entrees and mains, all were..."

Kerry M

"Had a fantastic time here. Me and 2 friends sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen.It was so fascinating to watch. One of my friends..."

The Guppy

"Why haven't I heard or been to this place before?! Amazing food, seriously good. I was lucky enough to be included with my wife's work dinner party..."

Brewski

"Best meal/restaurant/service/atmosphere I have encountered in a long time. Can't wait to go back. Our waiter was awesome - recommending wines and..."

Rhiannon Smith

"Popped in for tea. We had the lamb, spaghetti and the creme caramel. Brilliant. Food was excellent, served up reasonably quickly by a very..."

JG

"Absolutely loved this place. The food is outstanding and I especially like the charcoal burning grill. I had the pigs tail and the lamb shoulder..."

Dan King

"Charley Noble is setting the standard and bringing in a new flavour to the Wellington Hospitality scene, and it is making people stand up and take..."

Irene Charlton

"What's not to like about this place - fabulous food, great service and wonderful setting. I thoroughly recommend it. We went along early to..."

Dawn Baggaley

"Bruschetta with the beans and asparagus - great and surprisingly tastyThe main - pasta - please order a big serving - and it was the most..."

Debbie Baker

"Outstanding service with a fantastic menu, something for everyone. Comfortable seating which is a must and no loud vicious music to yell over. The..."

Barbara Sellers

"Visited Charley Noble for lunch and I was impressed! We were limited for time, but found the service to be friendly and efficient and our food..."

Lance H

"We went for lunch. Burgers were very good, pot pie excellent, snapper a little on the small side but very well cooked. All presented very well. Staff..."

Rory Wilsher

"Delicious lunch - gourmet fish and chips for myself and the pasta for Madame ( with tomato and seafood) with friendly attentive service in comfy..."

Gretupar Tamshivinka

"Everything bout that place is awesome friendly waiters to constantly check on us and superb food. The lamb is a literal must try it’s one of the..."

TheKidfoodie

"Delicious and memorable meal! The lamb and beef were devine. Tasty dessert as well. A well executed dining experience on all fronts - food,..."

Alex

"First time in a real restaurant for years, forgot how loud they are! Came here because my mate Celine recommended their steaks and we both forgot it..."

Ryan B

"Excellent service , head straight from airport and the staff offer to store my luggage. The best lamb dish i ever had and i am not the lamb go to..."

Vincent Ho

"Charley Noble is always an exquisite delight to visit, from the beautiful interior to the well informed wait staff. This was the Wild Venison and..."

Sasha Hovinga

"We had a lovely time at Charley Noble, great food and a nice relaxing vibe. I would definitely come back for another steak!..."

Chris Lamb

"We ate and had drinks here tonight and everything was wonderful we arrived early so had a drink at the bar before heading to our table the bartender,..."

Zoë Palmer

"Wow, I can't believe how good the Scotch Fillet (medium rare with peppercorn sauce) at Charley Noble's was. Not only that, the tempura oysters too...."

Mark Doyle

"We had a lovely dinner, both had the eye fillet and it was delicious, melt in your mouth type of delicious. The peas had bacon and parmesan through..."

Julie Bukutu

"Excellent food and atmosphere. Open kitchen and unique..."

Razvan Tudor Toma

"Didn't make dinner reservation, but the staff was really nice. We came back after an hour and viola!!.. Ordered the steak and fries and it was..."

Jenny Lim

"Dinner was exceptional. Every morsel a delight. Atmosphere was fun and energetic. Stella, our server, was pleasant and attentive, everyone on staff..."

Kevin Chan

"Perfect! The waiter was amazing! Ambers service was top notch. We were well looked after, she got our orders correct and even remembered who ordered..."

Hayley Reynolds

"Amazing food! Great ambience! Lovely presentation skills of the food! Just for the service part - piece of advise - no matter how busy, stressful,..."

Aarti M

"Just amazing! Located in town, this restaurant is an institution in Wellington. Service is great, place is big and beautiful (a bit noisy, but I..."

Mia

"The food is delicious. It’s so much more than just a steakhouse. Every bite of food was sensational, the flavours were melt in your mouth good. The..."

Sarah Thomas

"Very decent 'casual fine dining' I'd call it. Prices fair for the quality of what you get and the service from wait staff was great, special shout..."

Jarrod Van Berkel

"My favourite restaurant ever! Amazing food, flawless service, and always such a beautiful vibe. The artichoke bruschetta and apple tart cannot be..."

Josie Cochrane

"Lovely meal here, restaurant is in a beautiful building, lovely staff and great service. Food was great. Union Pacific cocktail was lovey but the..."

Adam Gootkin

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"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..."

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