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Tinakori Bistro
87/100 (452 ratings)
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Octopus
Cheesecakes
Creme Brulee
Beef
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Prawns
"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
One80o Restaurant & Lounge Bar
86/100 (1089 ratings)
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Sit down
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Parking Available
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Highchairs Available
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"I recently dined at One80 restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite. The menu showcased a variety of innovative dishes, blending..."
Pratik Nagpal
"Amazing food. The beef wellington was the winner. The lamb was average compared to the beef wellington. Delicious entree and desert as..."
Faezeh Zahedi
"Outstanding beef Wellington, medium rare has just cooked perfectly. Service was..."
Nina Smith
"Very nice hotel restaurant with excellent food. The servers were really nice as well and the Beef Wellington was amazing. My first time having it and..."
Verlyn Severson
"beef wellington was good but that Earl Grey creme brulee....... omg. I'd come back here just for that. so yummy 😋 it was so smooth and creamy and..."
Peony Yang
"Wonderful view. Delicious food. The service was mediocre at best, as the food and drinks were taken off the table before we had finished our meals..."
Ursula Rehr
"Went for a dinner with the friend, lovely service, great location, really good food, worth coming..."
Elena Byzova
"We've been fans for a long time and had the pleasure of experiencing the brand new summer menu on its debut. AMAZING (totally overused word but it's..."
Jennifer Looman
"Amazing Experience! We loved all of our dishes! The staff were friendly and we got a window seat to see the views. Would highly..."
Aimee Hockenhull
"Great food and superb service. Well done team. Couldn’t have asked for more. Family friendly, great views, pleasant ambience and happy..."
Vikrant Singh
"Had our fine dinning experience for our trip to Wellington booked in here. Arrived and had cocktails at the bar to begin, the cocktails were served..."
Tony Jeanes
"Beautiful lunch having high tea here. Staff were accommodating to our dietary preferences for no seafood. This place as great views except when you..."
Francine Jones
"Superb. A well thought out menu with amazing dishes. Chose to stay in house just to have the pleasure of dining here again. Very pleasant staff. Make..."
Rob Wilks
"The start of our evening here was very slow. We were forgotten about for 15 mins with no water or menus until we flagged a waiter down. Upon walking..."
Tarina Hodgson
"Food was amazing, so nice and different. But staff were unorganised , the people next to us were seated after us, had had there mains before we had..."
Daniel Rao
"One of the best dining experience I’ve ever had! Great foood, service and..."
Dianne Kay
"Didn't want to venture into town so booked a table at last minute super glad I did!! Everything from amuse was 10/10. Every cooked to perfection and..."
kim ross
"Good place a a dinner. Bar staff is super friendly and..."
Vi Duc Phan
Boulcott Street Bistro
85/100 (2153 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Salmon
Crème Brulée
Ribs
Beef
Creme Brulee
Salad
Eclairs
Scallops
French onion soup
Duck
Oyster
Beef Cheeks
Calamari
Risotto
Profiteroles
Lamb
Tuna
Fish
Pork
Calamares
Sit down
New Zealand
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Reservations
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
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Dinner
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Fine Dining
"Nice atmosphere, great service. Steak cooked..."
Ashley Liu
"Awesome waitresses, friendly manager, incredible food. Definitely coming back next time we come to..."
Karl & Claudette Howard
"We popped in here on a whim and were so pleased we did!! Excellent food. The service was a bit slow to start but they were busy. Tables are pretty..."
Bex Ellis
"An absolute delight of a place. Top notch service, an excellent drinks menu, and a crafted food menu. I ordered the market fish with desert and it..."
Jay
"We began with Southern Alps Venison. Medium yet very tender. Put a couple of those together and it would be a meal. For mains, he had aged fillet of..."
Jade M.
"Excellent dining. Started with cocktails for pre dinner. Lambs liver for an entree was great then onto the Lamb Shank. Finished off with a coffee and..."
Peter
"Many friends have recommended this restaurant because they are known for excellent food and service. We had friends visiting from out of town so we..."
Cha Ching
"Boulcott Street Bistro was a may. It's not often I hand out a 5 star rating, but this place really deserves it. The food, setting and service was..."
Mighty Will
"Guests from USA wanted NZ lamb - Sunday night we arrived and had the most gorgeous meal topped with a Central Otago Pinot. Thank you to the wonderful..."
Megha Dogra
"What a hidden gem! The restaurant is set in a beautiful old home in the middle of the city. The food was beautifully prepared and reasonably priced...."
Adami
"Such a nice place to eat. Food is really good. There were 4 of us and we really enjoyed our meals. The place was cozy and the service was spot on...."
Sharon Harvey
"This place has really hit the nail on the head, from ambience, to food and to service! I had the aged fillet of beef and it was divine - cooked to..."
Philip Doyle
"Went for Sunday family lunch with the whole family. Had the set Sunday Roast from the menu which was roast chicken with sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkin..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"Had a birthday dinner with some friends here tonight and we had a really good time. Food was really good.. crunchy skin on the roasted pork was..."
Rose Ann Yap
"We came here for WOW and had the WOW menu. Up first was calamari, not gluten free but they made it gluten free for us and it was delicious! The wine..."
Stacy Heyman
"Dined here recently - the food was delicious and the cocktails were addictive. The staff were really friendly while not being intrusive. The entire..."
Shona Sen
"Still love it,the meal for me was great but might not for my friends.... A friend who ordered a beef dash obviously overcooked also we all tasted..."
S
"Came here for a wine stop straight from the airport at roughly 9.30pm. The place was buzzing with customers and the ambience was so inviting. My..."
R-Dee Roche
"My birthday dinner here was exquisite. Bluff oysters, french onion soup with gruyere, pork cheeks, unbelievably good lavender shortbread......"
Ryan Kennedy
"I first came here when it was "Plimmer House" - all starched linen silver service and Crepe Suzette flamed at the table.The vibe these days..."
Philip Reeve
"Had the aged fillet of beef here and it was cooked medium rare to the dot. The steak was juicy and tender however the bearnaise had a bit too much..."
Featured Eats
"Wellington on a Plate - 3 course dinner. Portobello Mushroom soup followed by braised Pork cheeks and olive oil cake. Excellent start, soup was..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"I go monthly for the famous $20 lunch which is always made to impress. a Wellington icon and perfect for any business lunch or romantic..."
Salya
"My wife & I visited Boulcott Street Bistro deliberately for the calf livers. To our disappointment, they were not available. We resorted to "surf &..."
STRADS
"I love a bargain and you all may think it's a bit too flash here. Every month they have a $20 lunch special, this month is lamb shanks on mushy peas,..."
Miss Persistant
"Boulcott has always been a favourite. Food is great, atmosphere and service fantastic! love the fillet bernaise and wine list is always interesting...."
Chris Dobson
"For a long time Boulcott used to annoy me lots - it was one of those restaurants where you couldn't book. That seemed OK if it was somewhere in the..."
Duncan Galletly
"An excellent bistro in Wellington. I had the French onion soup to start with and then the lamb rack for the main and the Pinot noir chocolate mousse..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Great Ambience. Good value for money. Staff are hospitable. More of an experience than great food.Had the rack of Canterbury Lamb. 4 perfectly..."
Rahul Mohanty
"EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST! W.... EVEN BETER THAN THE BEST!Wrote that my favorite restaurant was in NZ was in Dunedin. Boy was I mistaken.If..."
Pyranhadoc
"Family of 8 descend on this restaurant the service was good the food was great and the environment was good . Highly..."
Nathan
"Rex Morgan, head chef of Boulcott Street Bistro , will be the final chef rattling at the pans at the Wellington pop-up restaurant in Sydney . We were..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"A bit late with this review. Spent New Year's Eve there with friends. Fantastic dinner and service was excellent. One of the best in Wellington...."
TheFoodGonzo
"Fabulous Fine DiningWanted to take our Italian visitors somewhere special in Wellington and Boulcott St Bistro certainly delivered. Food was..."
Olive Lady
"Absolutely outstanding. Service was flawless and can't even go close to commenting on how good the food was. Favourite / best restaurant in..."
Nick Wellywood
"On a busy night, please to be able to get a table for 6 so promptly after going to see the WOW show. The meal choices were great and the food was..."
Chris W
"Wow- this was an amazing dining experience! Service was quick and prompt- attentive, yet not overbearing or stiff. Food was amazing, although we..."
Kane Salanoa
"Dinner here was outstanding. A great experience. They made space for the family on a very busy night. Service was excellent. The food was..."
Tony Kara
"Took the daughter and son-in-law from Sydney to the Boulcott St Bistro on Wednesday - they were very impressed! We knew that the food would be..."
Katie Francis
"Perhaps the most consistently excellent restaurant in Wellington, I've been here several times and swear by it. If you feel like quality Bistro..."
Tim Harding
"You know it's been years since you've been to a restaurant when the last time you went was with an ex-boyfriend and you're now married with a child...."
Kara I
"SUPERB!! A meet in the middle weekend (5 of us from Auckland, P North and Chch) for a family birthday, the choice couldn't have been better. Creative..."
Catherine Carran
"Her Indoors booked a classic Wellington weekend away from the kids, so we took the opportunity to dine at the Bistro. Brilliant service from relaxed..."
Mark Kirkland
"I ate there recently and found the food to be the best I've ever had. This establishment is run by geniuses with food! It's exactly what you want for..."
David
"I've been once for dessert and once for lunch, both were excellent, well worth the price, great decor, location and service! I can't wait to return!..."
Tracy
"Best Birthday Dinner at one of the top restaurants in Wellington. My son and daughter took me here last night for a wonderful meal. The calamari..."
Kirstyn Hatton
"This stylish little Bistro has a big personality and is a gem in the crown of the Wellington restaurant scene. We eat there often, and enjoy the cosy..."
SiennaMarcs
"We had a lovely meal at Boulcott St Bistro last week on our way to a Christmas function. Arriving early, there was no waiting for a table and we were..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Popped into this quaint little villa on the way back to the Terrance on a Girls weekend - wow...........the chef, bar staff, matride were all..."
Mother Of Three
"Had a business lunch here and it fitted the bill perfectly - good food, top notch service. No complaints, if you need a professional place with all..."
Biggie C
"This is our favourite restaurant in Wellington, if not the world - which is a big statement we know. However, we have been here for lunches and for..."
Eileen Oliver
"I've been going to the Boulcott for years. The reason I'm such a regular is because of the consistently fine level of food and service.We had..."
Zinnia Harris
"We were in a celebratory mood. I received my first paycheck EVER in New Zealand, and we were rollin' in the dough.Well, not really, but one..."
Kiwi American
"Wow, what a busy little bistro! With the winning combination of prompt friendly service and fresh delicious dishes that so many restaurants seem to..."
Jima
"I saw Rex Morgan cooking on TV and really wanted to dine at Boulcott Street Bistro. I loved his prior culinary haven, Citron and wanted to check out..."
Olive
"I dined there recently, I waited at the bar for a long time the place was full no one else seemed to mind except me I was starving I was suggested a..."
Samuel Kopua
"As a small group Boulcott Street Bistro is a great choice. It is intimate but still has a fun atmosphere.All the dishes look and taste..."
Maya Carr
"When you walk in all the noise of the busy city surroundings disappear and it feels really personal and comfortable. The staff are friendly and..."
Penny
"I had a really enjoyable evening here. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. The service wasn't as formal as I had expected but was very efficient..."
Olivia Lacey
"Amazing place, I went there for the first time the other night and it is going to become a regular!It has a really unique and lively atmosphere..."
Rose Youmans
"Have eaten at the Boulcott a number of times over the space of many years when visiting Wellington. Apart from reiterating that the food and service..."
Andrew Priest
"Quite pricey but supurb food and service, you pay for what you get and it is 5*. Is in the entertainment book (buy 1 main get one free) so ourbill..."
Julie
"Hands down the best meal we had in Wellington! The steak melted in your mouth and the pork had the most delicious crust on it. Our starters were..."
Annie White
"Outstanding service and every dish was impeccably done. We had the calamari, the beef, and the duck. Wish we had a chance to try the lamb but would..."
Zachary Corso
"Amazing food lovely atmosphere everyone was friendly especially the brother who made a coffee shots in his machine kept us up on the drive back to..."
Tarminder Mann
"Really enjoyed coming to boil city street bistro. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. We got the steak and the lamb, and they did..."
A Yeh
"We had one evening in Wellington and we were fortunate in choosing to eat at the Boulcott Street Bistro. Our waitress, Audrey, was one of the best..."
Gary Bren
"After reading through a few lists of "Wellington's best restaurants" online, I spotted Boulcott Street Bistro being mentioned in most, if not all of..."
Nutrada Opassathavorn
"The place is run very well by the manager who is friendly. Beautiful inside, fantastic wine list both by the glass and bottle. The filet was cooked..."
P Kapinos
"Very good for price. We got the special lunch T-bone steak for 2 for $50. White peppercorn sauce was delicious. The only disappointment was the fries..."
Yuchen Lin
"I was here for Wellington on a plate, second year in a row. Both times, the food and service was outstanding. I tried the smoked baby beets with goat..."
Saipriya Krishna
"Busy weekend dinner so there was a 40 minute wait, which was fine as we didn't have a reservation. Staff were all friendly and accommodating to..."
Sherryk Koswara
"Nice restaurant, great service, good wines and drinks selection. Delicious food, the beef fillet was great. Nice vintage atmosphere and yummy..."
Tehaunui
"Went there with my partner to celebrate a birthday and was impressed with the food and service. Our waitress was very friendly and cheerful and..."
Jonathan Luo
"A lovely 3 course set menu featuring their Welly on a Plate festival dine dish. Giving them 4 stars only because their portions are quite small and..."
Maggie Cheung
"This amazing restaurant is set inside a Victorian house. Oozes warmth and sophistication when you step in. Casual yet professional service. One of..."
Kenny Tang
"We were there for the Sunday roast. Excellent food and service, reasonable portions. If you're particularly hungry, you'll need to add some sides...."
K On
"We had such a wonderful dinner here. I especially wanted to highlight the staff, everyone that we interacted with was lovely and warm and friendly...."
Ruth Sun
"Found this hidden gem with the best food, cocktail and wine selection on our travels through New Zealand. We enjoyed the calamari entree and chicken..."
Jennie Marie
Portlander
83/100 (1780 ratings)
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Breakfast
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Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Cheeseburger
Chowder
Burger
Crème Brulée
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Pasta
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Creme Brulee
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Lamb
Risotto
Sit down
New Zealand
Grill
Steakhouse
European
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
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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..."
Fabian Meriles