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Whitebait

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"We went on a special occasion with friends and had an amazing experience. Decor 5/5, staff 5/5, food 10/5! It is pricey but worth it...."

Dave

"We've heard many great things about this place. So expectations were high. We weren't disappointed. The place has a relaxed feel about it, with warm..."

Mighty Will

"This place is ASTOUNDING! I'd go to Wellington just to eat here. Probably one of the top 3 restaurants I have ever eaten at... Host was so very..."

Megha Dogra

"My friend who is a chef took me to this place for dessert. We tried 3 different dishes. What I had was Feijoa sorbet which was something I never..."

Jimon007

"Fantastic food bursting with flavour. Lots of great fish and seafood choices and a quality wine selection. The service is excellent, friendly and..."

Robert Fairhurst

"Spotted this place whilst searching where to have husbands birthday dinner during our weekend away in Wellington. Menu looked fantastic, similar to..."

NanaKo

"Whitebait was super yum, and felt a bit like a zen Japanese restaurant inside with all the timber and rice paper-esque screening. There was a..."

Nina And Kran

"Service was great, food good but an old fashioned atmosphere. I prefer sister restaurant Charlie Noble. ..."

Ronald Blunt

"Definitely one of my favourites, whitebait offers a relaxed atmosphere combined with fantastic food. The tempura soft shell crab was exquisite,..."

Josh

"It was a wonderful meal, a taste extravaganza with fantastic depth and complexity of flavours. The service was a treat, beautiful location and lovely..."

Bradoncoast

"Absolutely divine food and service. Favourite place in town ! Can't wait for next time. So welcoming and memorable. The harbour views are to die..."

Wendy Hewson

"Trip down to Wellington from the weekend with my girlfriend, so we check this place out since friends recommend it.. Food is really nice since we are..."

Ryan Wong

"Amazing food (seriously - the clams!!!!), fantastic service (great waiter called max was onto it and respectful but also full of personality - great..."

Kate Taylor

"Love love love. Fantastic service - and beautifully cooked food to be expected from the old Whitehouse owners. The decor is.... Interesting, not..."

EpiCurious

"Amazing food . Only thing bar man very rude and bad at..."

Em

"What a restaurant! I was the guest of a party of five people mid week. The atmosphere and the service was inviting. We had the whitebait and the..."

Austin

"One of the best fine dining restaurants in Wellington, history goes back to Whitehouse days. Quality food, presentation and top notch service, great..."

Michael Liang

"Went for a dinner few days ago. The service was excellent , full attention, friendly and professional staff, never pushing after something. The menu..."

Chris Vera

"Highly recommend! Service, food, environment are all just so perfect. Fish stew was amazing, the broth was so tasty. Ceviche was so special. Very..."

Carina Chang

"Went here for the Fathers Day Dinner OMG the food was spectacular my mouth was buzzing singing drooling zinging all at the same time. There was so..."

Miss Persistant

"We took advantage of the "Wellington on a Plate" lunch menu at Whitebait. Our first visit. House baked bread (still warm) was a lovely..."

Philip Reeve

"My immediate thought when seated was "Hell, Sydney has finally come to Wellington."A very classy fit out (with one exception - below) with..."

Duncan Galletly

"Was really looking forward to trying this restaurant after reading a review in NZ Cuisine mag. Of course, when dining out, the food is always the..."

Kklovestoeat

"Whitebait is the most recent venture by Paul Hoather who previously owned the Whitehouse restaurant which has permanently closed to give way to the..."

Rosemary Young

"Outstanding seafood restaurant. Light and tasty entrees (recommend the ceviche), perfectly prepared mains, finished off with a fantastic dessert..."

Airw0lf

"A sophisticated faultless contemporary fine dining restaurant with service and food to match. Worth the walk down the wharf. Outstanding fish dishes...."

Adriennenz

"Took my partner to whitebait for her birthday. Good atmosphere. Good food. Good wine choice.Will def recommend and be back.King crab salad..."

Hubert Cheng

"The food was excellent, well presented and tasted great, but missing the wow factor.Ambience and service was as expected with the style of..."

Elliott Breen

"Great food,Excellent service, not a fault. i had the King salmon entree, mushroom lasagne and vanilla panacota. The meals were very quick to come out..."

Derek Wallace

"A cold wet Saturday night in Wellington is not the best timeto decide to dine at Whitebait. If you do, get dropped at the door and make..."

TTAG Team

"I've heard a lot about Whitebait - the fresh and reinvigorated culinary energy that the Wellington waterfront/Oriental Parade so deserves and..."

Wilson Chau

"Excellent food. Had the tasting menu, was delicious. Also the wine pairing was good. But taking a bootle would have been cheaper. Anyway, depends..."

Oliver Plank

"Very nicely prepared seafood with great flavour pairings. The four course meal was a bit heavy both in terms of size and flavoring for our tastes. ..."

Bruce Hamilton

"Great spot in Wellington harbor. The food was spectacular and innovative. We particularly loved the kingfish dish. Service was attentive and super..."

David Gonzalez

"Great food and extremely friendly and helpful staff. They helped us pick food and wine, but weren't pushing for us to over order or get more..."

Christie Buchholz

"This is fine dining at its best. With a great location, amazing ambience, friendly service and outstanding food, Whitebait is definitely in the top..."

Sujata Annavarapu

"Definitely for those into fine dining. Interesting flavour combinations - almost every bite was a taste explosion. Staff were friendly and..."

Rebecca Harvey

"Absolutely amazing. Heart-warming service, delicious food. The 4-course menu is definitely enough for one female. Among the dishes we had, the..."

Natasha Xiong

""The best Waterfront Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand" True! Seafood (I recommend Orongo Bay Oysters, Russell, North Island NZ), fish or meat,..."

Elvira SELISCHI

"Great restaurant with some interesting dishes and attentive staff. Wine list is well balanced..."

DANNY Kwon

"Went there last year for my Birthday......Customer service excellent & the food was..."

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Chocolate Fish Cafe

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"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..."

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"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..."

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