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El Matador
82/100 (4170 ratings)
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Beef
Patatas Bravas
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."
Marcelo B.
"Nice place for..."
Adrianna
"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."
Celene Aitchison
"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I haven’t seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."
Cupy Dee
"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."
Portia Lancaster
"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."
Lambo Ren
"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."
Ella Shahid
"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."
La Monte Young Leahy
"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."
Zac Bassnat
"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."
Sean P E Fleming
"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."
Mana
"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."
Christian
"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while  a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."
Ohhh Neil
"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."
James Cole
"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."
Grant Dennis
"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."
Adeline
"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."
Jennifer Tate
"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."
Mariamjafer
"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."
Chris Vera
"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."
Kate Aguirre Go
"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."
Sean Brennan
"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."
Foodandwinefan
"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."
Henry Crawford
"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."
Wellington Chic
"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."
Jordan Morrice
"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."
Connie Consumes
"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."
Harry Chapman
"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."
Jess Dunne
"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."
Chelles
"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."
Jessica MacKay
"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."
Lily
"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."
Marie Banks
"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."
John Jackson
"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."
Beth Hartigan
"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."
Sarah Bevin
"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."
Georgina Guscott
"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."
Kristin Maria Gunn
"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."
Carl Savage
"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."
Kimmie W
"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."
Andrea Rayner
"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."
Michelle
"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."
Adele Quigley
"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."
Francisco Reynolds
"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."
Raymond Biggs
"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."
Littlemissfoodie
"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."
Rosemary Young
"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."
Paul
"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."
Mike T
"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."
Chloe Murcott
"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."
Shona Atkinson-Bird
"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."
Ann Cunninghame
"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."
Danielle
"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."
Paul Dickey
"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."
Tracy
"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."
Poppy & Griselle
"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."
Maggie Paul
"Saturday and you’re hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."
Kai Luv
"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."
Ernest Li
"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."
Ana Vila
"Great and friendly service, sometimes it’s hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."
Andrea Merlo
"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."
R M
"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes. Great meal, had..."
Stuart C
"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."
Luiza Lima
"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."
Angelo Sacayanan
"Amazing! It was great to have meat the “Argentinian way”. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."
Lucia Ferrari
"The best Steak🥩in New Zealand. Better than each restaurant in Auckland. Recommend wood-fired beef bone and beef marrow.Liked the restaurant..."
Stephanie
"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."
Rhiannon Weight
The Lido Cafe
82/100 (982 ratings)
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"Fantastic new menu. Lots of vegetarian options. My meal was delicious. Will return..."
Jz
"Great location, especially loving the new look. I loved the food especially the fava bean hummus & eggs benedict. My go to coffee/food stop in..."
Māmā Eats
"We went here for a breakfast during our trip in Wellington. Lovely service and food. Love the egg bene with hash brown instead of normal casserole..."
Qun Xia
"Lovely spot for breakfast. I had the Mexican egg, which I really enjoyed. Although the egg was well done. Husband had the big breakfast, he was..."
Chelsea
"This is amazing cafe. It does not have the frizz but the food and service are truly top notch. I would thoroughly recommend this cafe. We will be..."
Ian De Terte
"Came in while in Wellington, and had breakfast. went for the standard bacon and eggs and nice to see eggs were scrambled and cooked just how i like..."
Steve Hall
"Best chips...crunchy on the outside and super soft insides...yummy! Chicken tenderloin was nice too...but those chips! My friend had the haloumi and..."
GlutenFreeFoodie
"Just popped in for a coffee. This place has such a chilled atmosphere. The windows make it ideal for people watching. Americano wasn't half bad, and..."
Crumpet King
"Went here for breakfast around 11am. The cafe offers a wide range in their brunch menu from coconut porridge to Caesar salad. I ordered a coconut..."
Couple Of Cheap Westies
"I really enjoyed the food at the Lido when I was there a couple of weeks ago. We were a large group of about 10 people and our meals all came out at..."
LucyGoosey
"In Wellington recently with friends, we went into The Lido Café after WoW. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, but we found a table for six without..."
Janine Last
"Great brunch at The Lido this morning. Really attentive service (note it was quiet when we got there), decent coffee and solid food. Yes, that sounds..."
RaeRae
"A lido, according to Wiki is an outdoor bathing area, but its also a small Island in Venice. Quite how the café got its name I’m not entirely..."
Duncan Galletly
"I love this place.  A very friendly and comfortable cafe.  I come here every visit I make to Wellington, at least once.  A delicious menu with..."
Maree Guenole
"SUPERB!This place got everything covered.. Central location, the restaurant has big circular widows looking at the central libraries plus..."
Vogue Foodie
"Tried breakfast at The Lido on our first day in Wellington based on the large number of people eating here. It proved to be an excellent choice -..."
Onara
"I love the lido! I am NEVER disappointed. Brunch, lunch and dinner. All good! The menu changes with the season which is always a good sign. Have the..."
Chris Carabine
"Had my first brekky of the New Year at the Lido and it was as good as ever. Yummy omelette with very tasty fillings, great coffee and excellent..."
Philippa Lagan
"I really love this place - the food is excellent value and always well prepared and full of flavour. And the guys serving are so nice and..."
Andrea Vasili
"I went to The Lido Cafe for dinner on Saturday night and had the tender loins it was to die for! My waiter's name was Jordan and he was very..."
Julz
"Love going to Lido especially on weekends, as they have free live music..great idea guys! Love the coffee and location...and of course the music...."
Vids
"We have dined at Lido for many, many years now - mostly for breakfast and brunch, and have found it consistently excellent in its food, service,..."
Phil Kerslake
"Having read the last unbalanced, unhinged review I feel I have to give, my hopefully more educated and reasonable opinion of the Lido.The Lido..."
Dave
"Stumbled across Cafe Lido on a windy Friday night in Wellington. We were down there for WOW & the place was pretty busy. We were lucky to get a table..."
Food Dilemma
"Cafê Lido is one of those go to places where you can get something good any time of day. The staff are nice, the menu is diverse (staples plus a few..."
Kai Luv
"Nice little cafe / restaurant. Has a good location and really friendly staff. They do combination of German / french cuisine. Plates are a fairly..."
Zdenek Matas
"An old favourite and have been eating here since the 1980s. The Lido is likely one of Wellington's first real 'cafes' with more than fried eggs on..."
Graeme Wooller
"Awesome restaurant! We had a dinner there and it was lovely! Great wine selection and beautiful food. The staff was really friendly and knew the menu..."
Celina Tu
"Fantastic re-boot for a stodgy and unwelcoming “institution”. Thank God for all the light that now pours in through the café’s excellent..."
J.G. Seabrook
"The Lido for brunch came highly recommended and while the food (Avocado on toast with haloumi) was OK, it was the service I enjoyed the most. Very..."
Morgan Williams
"I've been going to The Lido for over 20 yrs and i still love it. There's a reason it's been around for so long, which is that it does what it does..."
Lady Lemon
"Such a good breakfast spot. Great service, good atmosphere and fantastic menu. I had the vegan gluten free breakfast tacos and they were great. I am..."
Beth Mackintosh
"Lido is consistently one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. The coffee and food are delicious (and it certainly helps that they have a well rounded..."
Alexia Kealey
"Really cute atmosphere and staff are lovely. Portions sizes are generous! Some vegan options and lots of gluten free options. I'll definitely be..."
Hallie Goodman
"Wow! Beautiful meal here tonight. We've been coming here for years....it's got better and better. We love the Tapas menu. Its the new way of..."
Mariana Andrews
"This was the culinary highlight of my trip to Wellington! Food was fresh and so so delicious, staff was really friendly and the prices are fine as..."
Anne Victoria
"My 'soup of the day' place. 11.50$ for a delicious veggie soup, you can ask for a whole grain bread to be served with it. Plenty of yummy salads as..."
Leia L
"Fantastic menu and pleasant staff, recommended, we'll visit..."
G Jones (GJ)
"Absolutely delightful. My favourite is the kedgeree. But just coffee and cake is wonderful..."
Peter Kelly
"Food was nice, service was nice but could go to better place to drink..."
Kiwibird_
"Awesome food, the bratwurst and brussel sprouts were exceptional. Parsnip chips were nice but not quite as good, I would have preferred that dish..."
james lochead-macmillan
"Excellent, delicious food and a great selection of Mediterranean style dishes. Relaxed, informal vibe and pleasant staff. Party of 5 foodie adults..."
Kevin Tso
"Food is excellent and consistent. The coffee has declined a little from a year..."
Andrew Matangi
The Mt Vic Chippery
82/100 (1798 ratings)
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"Amazing FnC. Cooked perfectly by nice people. Chips lovely crisp and..."
Al
"Had amazing fish and chips at the chippery...rather than the traditional beer battered I opted for the garlic butter fish and crinkle cut fries....it..."
Mohit Patil
"A fish restaurant that makes a statement by showing off their fish right at the entrance needs to be pretty sure about how good their food..."
Rita Ribeiro
"The fish and chips were fresh The staff are very friendly and the service is greatThe eating area is clean and it can get a bit busy..."
Tim 51
"Visited because of the recommendation in Lonely Planet. The restaurant is small but nicely furnished and clean. The food was lovely and reasonably..."
Kim Anderson
"Had the soft shell crab burger with calamari. Bother we’re very tasty, I only used the lemons provided no need for extra sauce. The only reason I..."
Mjmcferren
"Gourmet fish and chips!This fish and chip shop has a wonderful menu. You can choose to have your fish beer battered, panko crumbed,..."
Suzie Lee
"Never disappointed with food from here, simply delicious and refreshing! I bought the halloumi burger and it was full of flavour and so filling!..."
Hannah.milne11
"The best gigantic chunky chips I have ever had!! Crunchy on the outside and somehow not dry on the inside. The weekday express lunch is a pretty big..."
Fatcat
"Best fish n chip shop! prices are higher than any other fish n chop shop but so is the quality! I’m usually not a big fan of burgers but their..."
Jenna
"Different from traditional fish chips shops, Mt Vic Chippery offers customers various options and the instruction is quite clear on the board. The..."
Megha Dogra
"One of the best fish and chips ive had in long time. Proce was cery inexpensive and the fish fresh. Choice of fries as well. I was tourist in..."
Maksym Budzinski
"I popped in just to have a little bite since this place was recommended to me. They had four types of fish available that day, I expected there to be..."
Grace Huang
"I love how they always have a veg and a vegan option for people like me 😋The curly fries and the yum burgers are my fav. Being so close to..."
Shaily Uppal
"Undoubtedly best crumbled fish 🐟, highly recommended. Ordered curly fries too, they were a bit oily than usual but still I definitely recommend..."
Deepinder Bahia
"Best fish burger ever. Panko crumbed, soft toasted bun, it's my go to. Never had a bad fish experience here. The chicken tenders, what was I..."
Michael Dutton
"Very busy shop , yet, the service was surprising good and fast! They offered a variety of fishs and different styles- We ordered different type..."
Kombie Stanley
"The Mt Vic Chippery is a nice place and has good food. We ate there on New Year's Day. Take away is their primary business and they do delivery as..."
James Blass
"Generally good fresh fish. The idea of essentially building your meal is fun and innovative. The downside is the price - it's much more expensive..."
Josh
"Because it was such a beautiful evening and had been stuck inside all day a mate and I felt like fish n chips so decided on the famed Mt Vic Chippery..."
Mana
"Most times i've been here the staff are so lovely and the food is always hot, fresh and delicious! Always tidy and the staff deal with the busy-ness..."
Bean XO
"I love this place! I absolutely adore going in for fish and chips! . Due to circumstance that has left me mostly housebound I've been ordering a lot..."
Hunter Thompson
"The place is as delicious as it is trendy. Value for money? Off. The. Charts. I got the kids pack as I was not especially hungry as I had been eating..."
The Kats Meow
"After being recommended to this place by the receptionist at our motel, my friends and I tried it out seeing as we're near the coast. For a fish and..."
Ilovetoomnom
"Veggie and vegan burgers are amazing! So tasty and such good value. It can be pretty hard to find a decent veggie burger in Wellington sometimes, but..."
Kh
"Excellent food! We got the Warehou and crinkle cut chips and they were fantastic! The line was long but it was worth it. Chips were crisp and the..."
John BP
"On holiday from Auckland and gave this place a try after the great reviews. My wife had the holloumi burger and I had the Cajun fish burger - both..."
Francis Sach
"This was just around the corner from my house and I was a regular customer here. Quick and easy and the quality of the food is great. Strongly..."
Bryce Felton
"Been wanting to go here for so long and absolutely loved it. Burger and fries were both amazing and even when it was super busy the wait was not long..."
Hayley Millard
"Very busy so expect a wait!  Seriously amazing calamari.  We chose take away as it was too busy to eat in.  My companion loved their beef burger..."
Food Mm
"HANDS DOWN best kumura chips I have ever had! also a vegan burger option which was delish! Highly reccomend to anyone in the area! Can't wait to go..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I did a side by side comparison of Mt Vic Chippery (which scores highest in Wellington Zomato for fish and chips - 4.2) with Cuba Street's Seamarket..."
Duncan Galletly
"If you want quality fish and chips, this is the top choice. So fresh and large portions. I highly recommend the agria chips. Snapper was deliciously..."
Christine
"I really like this place.. A really cool chippy with a great selection of fish. Burgers, squid rings.. The menu really does have a great variety. Not..."
Rhodri Williams
"I went here 2 days ago, and it was my very first time having fish n chips in NZ, and I'm glad I chose this place. I ordered battered fish n chips..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"Love the burgers here!! Fresh ingredients, large portions, and reasonable prices! I had the chicken burger which was delicious, crispy chicken with..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Quite pricey but worth every cent. Probably the best fish and chips I've had in Wellington. They've got amazing fishes (depends on the day as..."
M
"If you are after some fancy fish and chips and do not mind paying premium prices then you definitely should give this place a try.  Not only can you..."
Rosemary Young
"AMAZING fish and chips, but I could be biased – it’s the only battered fish I can get being gluten free, they even use separate fryer! I love..."
Mind The Crumbs
"If your looking for a place that does fish n chips properly this is it fresh battered fish and also different ways of having ur fish made puts u in..."
James Fale
"Fish n Chips yes it is lovely here go for the grilled version of fillets and their chips is so fresh u gotta love it ... Tiny little cramped space it..."
Shobanbabu Seetharaman
"Upmarket fish and chip shop! Most of the fish caught is from one of the owners who has his own commercial fishing quota! I have eaten here several..."
Richard
"Awesome service with the food to match good selection of fish and cooked to perfection ? highly recommend the butterfish only wish it wasn't so..."
Zardyn Knapp
"I have been here so many times that I'm surprised I haven't gone off fish n chips! Mt Vic Chippery is amazing and delicious. More fish n chip shops..."
BKL
"A group of friends and I went ordered a large batch of fish and chips towards the end of last year. I found the crumbed fish to be,...not crumbed. It..."
Doris
"Fancy fish and chip shop that is always good. The pulled pork burger is delicious and a fave! The angria chips are always good and prepared..."
Danielle I
"Brilliant burger (had the beef), and the chips were massive! Only gripe is the new sliding doors installed are a pain in the ass to open and..."
Marc Bailey
"Have been here a few times now.It's just so damn good. I love the way the menu is set up, you choose if you want..."
The Guppy
"I've been to this place 4-5 times and will keep coming back. I only like gurnard, terakihi or snapper and haven't been let down on..."
Maru Ririnui
"The gentle man who served me were very polite and helpful. Went the extra mile to ensure I was happy with my order. The prices are reasonable for..."
Lisa
"The quality of the food and their commitment to customer satisfaction are unbelievable.Here's an example: On a busy Friday evening I..."
Ella De\'Vil
"This is what you wish all fish and chips shops would be like. If you opt for basic fish and chips, you will be impressed at how fresh and tasty it..."
Dan Bowden
"This has to be the best fish and chips in Wellington. Yes, you pay a premium but boy do they deliver! That's why the queue is often back to the door..."
Kai Luv
"The BEST FISH and CHIPS in Wellington. Do not go anywhere else. The young staff are bright and breezy and happy in their work - a good sign. Good..."
Linda Ginnane
"Got blue warehou n calamari. Nice and fresh, cooked just right. Calamari is big and tender, fish is soft and fresh too. Only downside was they had..."
Jiemin L
"Ordered through Delivereasy. A bit more upmarket than your usual f&c shop but it is a bit more fancy too. Originally got delivered the wrong order..."
Louis Martin
"Their hand cut fries were the BEST fries we've ever had! HIGHLY recommend! I recommend taking your food to go and taking it to pier or nearby..."
Diego J. Ríos
"Food a little greasy and lacking in seasoning, service took a while (expected since was busy) and a little on the expensive side but overall nice..."
wolfe
"I ate here while visiting from the USA around Christmas 2017. I've been looking forward to eating here again for almost five years and finally made..."
Skip Whitehurst
"Fish and chips here are great! The classic cheeseburger was really delicious. I'd be coming back to try other menu. The place is busy when I came in..."
Robert Ronan
"Really good fish and chips and even some vegan options. Even discovered some new music - Tahini Bikini. Find them on..."
Neill Cox
"Went to the beach with their onion rings and fries and WOOOWEE! Felt like I was in a movie. Service was top notch and everyone was..."
Mae
"Very good fish and chips, a wide range of fresh fish to choose from, cooked whichever way you prefer. You also have different chip choices including..."
John Wilson
"Excellent Fish n Chip shop with options of fish, cooking style, sides and sauce. The agria chips are..."
Kevin Ang
"Beautiful fish and perfect coating. The ciabatta Was very nice and the veg was flavourful with the little kimchi kick. Will definitely go back next..."
Jesse Tio
"Great chips with gravy and delicious snapper. I think having proper plates for dine in would help presentation and the environment too. Wooden..."
R. Ouhel
"Sometimes staff are not really friendly but i don’t care about it their fish and chips are so yummy! I like beer buttered fries more than handcut..."
Rnk
Thunderbird Cafe
82/100 (968 ratings)
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"Personally, my experiences at TB have been great. The meals a decent sized and priced accordingly. Love my chicken and the team do a great Southern..."
Mareko Panapa
"a very cool place, well decorated and i tried their fried chicken burger and iced mocha, both were delicious and i would definitely come..."
Dumplingboi
"stopped in today for a couple of coffees over a work meeting. Service was good, friendly and prompt, was empty in the afternoon though so that..."
Team Thomas
"Despite the appearance Thunderbird's 'man scram' is actually quite tasty! Coffee isn't too bad either and had quick friendly service on my quiet..."
Matt L
"My partner and I recently had breakfast here, we had to wait about half an hour for our food as there was an issue with the kitchen but as an..."
Tiffany May
"Busy Friday night take outs. Fast and friendly service and great atmosphere (live music) while we waited. My husband and I loved our meals!! Thank..."
Nadine Hook
"Great food for a great price. Loved the atmosphere and how quickly we got looked after, even though the place was packed. Neat menu which was loved..."
Lea Vellenoweth
"Came to the safe for Sunday brunch and it was rather quiet. The place's quirky deco matches its menu which contains common kiwi and Mexican items as..."
Christian
"i come for my coffee fix here most mornings. I like their coffee. The environment and ambience is pretty bohemian. I love their Frings as well...."
Vig Sivapragasam
"Fabulous service - mostly due to the fabulous owner/manager Nicky. The menu is definitely on the heavy side which I sometimes struggle with, and I..."
EpiCurious
"Good place if you want sole food. Milkshakes are amazing!!! Had a few things here and all been yummy. Food is what you pay for.Would go again if..."
Katie
"Excellent food and great service even though the place was quite busy and there was only one girl to wait on the whole place. Would definitely eat..."
Nick Chamberlain
"The curly fries were delicious and could closely rival Sweet Mothers Kitchen. $7.50 did seem a bit pricy for the portion size. I also had a sip..."
Lauren Douglas
"One of my faves as a business traveller in Wellington. Straight down the line Texish Mexish, with Wellie warmth! I'm back every time for its..."
DL
"So I may have had a slight hangover and been in need of a good solid breakfast... And Thunderbird delivered!The staff were very friendly..."
The Wanderer
"Went here for an early lunch so the service was pretty fast, and the staff were very friendly! The meal was delicious, I ordered the Enchiladas,..."
Shauna Kauri
"Not quite as good as SMK which I believe has similar ownership but cool nonetheless and it is in a more corporate part of town so focus on speed..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Went to Thunderbird for brunch today with my other half.  The cafe was surprisingly empty, only three tables had diners, and so we chose a table in..."
Rachel Moore
"Had a decent Sunday brunch here. Breakfast burrito with the works was delicious - and huge! Despite having a healthy appetite I only managed half if..."
Robin
"Thunderbird is not my favourite coffee place in Wellington, but I do come here fairly often when meeting up with friends as this tends to be middle..."
Rosemary Young
"I am a Thunderbird regular, however this review is about their Wellington on a Plate menu. We went in on a very busy Friday night and had the set..."
Angela Merie
"Love this place! I work nearby so would consider Thunderbirds my local. I love the crazy decor, cheeky banter from the staff and the owner, Nicci,..."
Leah Blackmore
"Fantastic customer service and delicious food. I requested a whole pecan pie for an office event and Thunderbird Cafe were more than happy to help...."
Maria Jones
"The food served at Thunderbird is astounding, always fresh, hot and tasty, the only downside is that every now and again there is a little bit of a..."
Daniel Taylor
"I have never had anything but excellent service, coffee & food here. Sure it's not silver service, but it's a cool little cafe where you will be..."
Aidrian S
"My favorite cafe in welly, hands down! Good vibe, super friendly and helpful staff and AMAZING food! The place is always jam packed, what better..."
Renee
"I LOVE this place! I've only been living in Wellington for a few months, but Thunderbird has already become a firm favourite and a "go to" place for..."
Anna Garland
"First time to Thunderbird Cafe and I'm very impressed. The cafe was recommended to me by a friend who said she has never had a bad meal - and I can..."
Niki Alefosio
"I was in Wellington staying at Ibis for the weekend from gold coast and popped across the road to grab a little something on the go for breaky! I..."
Kimberley Betteridge
"Went to Thunderbird under a friend's suggestion and was pleasantly surprised!Firstly, the service we received was stunning. Our server was..."
Cath L
"Haven't left a review before - but I had the Chimichanga at Thunderbird yesterday and felt compelled to tell everyone amazing it was! Delicious..."
Shaun
"Not sure when the last reviewer Vance went, however it must have been opposite day. Been to Thunderbird 20+ times over the last year and have never..."
Greyson
"Am actually from Australia and I really enjoyed the Cafe, prompt service for lunch, and really great quick service meal. So good I came back for tea..."
Geoff A
"Without a doubt one of my favorite places to go in the city. The service, coffee and food are excellent and amazing value. I come several mornings a..."
Suzanne Sutton
"Maybe the staff need to work on their service or maybe, just maybe, the diners need to work on hardening the f**k up.The cafe is busy...."
Kiwi American
"I went here with some friends last week and had a great night. The meals are very reasonably priced, especially given the large portion sizes. There..."
Kate S
"What a cool place! We were staying across the street and very tired Friday night, so mainly tried them because they were “there.” So glad we did!..."
SET
"Went here before wow, and couldn't have asked for more. Awesome atmosphere, live music which was really entertaining yet non intrusive. Megan our..."
Adam Brown
"I'm a regular at Thunderbirds and enjoy its funky, laid back style. I saw the recent less than stellar reviews and wondered if it was the same place..."
TM G
"We were staying across the street, so our initial visit to Thunderbird was more convenience than anything else. I had the Fish Stack for breakfast,..."
TheSmythes
"Had dinner at Thunderbird this evening, what a great place! The two young waitresses were absolutely fantastic and bent over backwards to accommodate..."
Mike
"The little cheeseburger they sell just needs a little mustard and that pink sauce to become the best hamburger I've had in NZ, and the only one I..."
Mylodon
"Update: Really thought I couldn't love my local lunch place more but then they made RED VELVET CAKE! Its to die for. The only thing I could possibly..."
Susie Sutton
"Food is good, coffee is good and the staff are efficient and friendlyOverall a good..."
Vincent G
"HiWent for the second time to Thunderbird on Friday for lunch. Nikki is great. Be prepared to wait for the food as it's not quick, and portions..."
Diane Leen
"A cold drink and a tasty-as bread roll from the cabinet, whilst filling in time today. I like it ! Great, friendly atmosphere and vibe. I 'Checked..."
Erika Scott
"Love this place and its fun food but near work - finally! Nikki is cool and you can tell there is a nice vibe amongst the staff and it rubs off..."
Frances
"Loved the atmosphere, the food and the service. Sweet Mothers in the corporate end of town - finally a place with some personality in an otherwise..."
Yasmine
"Just read the latest reviews on staff at Thunderbird. I have found them to be wonderful. However I appreciate that little blondie doesn't smile much..."
Dale Knapp
"Thunderbird is a firm favourite of mine. In fact, it has become a regular haunt for Friday lunch and something definitely to look forward to during..."
Cath Elliott
"Awesome cafe, great place to chill. R E A L L Y good coffee. Nikki is a wonderful hostess and staff are onto it. Friendly as you would want, but..."
John V
"Wow, I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews! Who's writing these?I've been several times now and I've always enjoyed the..."
Chris Marshall
"This was the second time I have been here for lunch, and both times I have been very pleased with both the service and the food. My tacos were..."
Smc
"Beautiful food, excellent service, decent coffee. How is this place not packed all the..."
Jason Gurney
"I went to Thunderbird on a Saturday with my husband for lunch. We found the service to be attentive and casual which suited the..."
Sarah-Rose
"This place is a very similar atmosphere and menu to Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I believe they are owned by the same people. I am a big fan of Sweet..."
Sophie Hunter
"I really enjoyed my smoothie here. Atmosphere was great, looking forward to trying a Bailey's hot chocolate..."
Andrea Thom
"YUM definitely one of the best caesar salad i’ve had and the burger was..."
Helen Lim
"Went in for a Keto breakfast and wasn't disappointed! Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection and the coffee was great. All staff were super friendly..."
JJ Thomas
"Decent breakkie burger. Can't really complain about anything. Food was good, water is free and the coffee was alright. Just a good average..."
Francis
"Nice food, Polite staff and great customer service. A must try..."
DhamakedaR
"The coffee was spot on, and the breakfast burrito was amazing! Good venue with a fun and unique atmosphere. Friendly staff Great location Well..."
Matt Thom
"This place has been a favorite of mine for a while. And whether you drop in for a takeaway coffee, or sit down and have one of their meals or snacks,..."
Jennifer Goddard
"I had breakfast here recently, the scrambled eggs on sour dough were fantastic. The breakfast burrito was fresh, hot and very tasty. Next time I'm..."
Paul Rooney
"Best keto slices !! Lemon coconut KETO slices are soooo rich and creamy and delicious..."
Nea Magony
"Relaxed environment, friendly service and yummy food, and the coffee was good. Fluffies for the kids were received well...."
Darren Kidd
"Kitsch paradise in the middle of the city. Tasty Tex mex flavours. A, great brunch spot with plenty of..."
David “Von” Garratt
"Great atmosphere and good food. Got chicken burger and it was very filling. Only giving 4 stars as we never got our water we asked for before..."
Jake Martin
"Really happy with the service hear. Great keto friendly meals. Also, I accidentally left without paying for my meal and I rang them 30mins later and..."
Paora Morrison
"Amazing tex-mex cafe near the center of the city. Helpful staff, quick service from the time an order is taken to table delivery. One of my go to..."
Ian Sadler
"Stumbled across this funky cafe for brunch today. Waited a while to get served and then to receive our food. However we did enjoy our breakfast..."
Jo Brook
"Awesome Bacon and Egg Buttie on a Brioche bun although the coffee was a bit cold. Staff friendly and service..."
LMB
Loretta
82/100 (2165 ratings)
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"Ate here for a weekday breakfast. Menu has a good selection of items at different price points. Breakfast scone very reasonable for..."
Littlemiss
"Been there for a Sunday late brunch, the food was AMAZING. We had salmon, croque Madame, eggs on toast and we shared a potato and pesto pizza. The..."
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"Came here for lunch on a week day - Very spacious cafe with a good variety of lunch choices. We had pulled pork and chicken sandwiches- they were..."
Anna Griffin
"Love the cheese scones! Attentive and friendly service. Wish they were open Monday’s, which is more about me wanting to have the option to dine..."
Ruth Young
"Came here for lunch and got the charred eggplant salad. This was so good! Simple flavours but everything put together made it flavourful and..."
SpoonMe
"Went here with family, we all enjoyed our dishes immensely. I had the lamb skewers with eggplant tho it was smallish and wish I’d ordered a side as..."
Francesbutler64
"I had read the reviews so was wanting to try this pl for ages. Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I was very surprised by the portions..."
Sei
"Absolute favorite brunch spot in Wellington! The menu is so quirky and delicious. My partner and I come here all the time, yet are always able to try..."
Anna.Hooper
"Loved the salads, very generous portions. One of my best spots in Wellington. We came here twice within a week, the second experience was..."
Seo
"Amazing ever changing menu only surpassed by the quality and presentation of the food. Great service to boot. Now flagged as a favourite for the..."
Steve Bird
"I’ve yet to see an Asian Fusion dessert menu that makes me stay on for desserts, so after a fabulous dinner elsewhere, we strolled along to..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"Ordered the mushroom pizza here and it was sooo good!! Great service and ambience. Ordered the carrot cake for dessert which wasn’t too bad...."
Grace Mascarenhas
"Great place and great service. The food is also quite characteristic and tastes unique and good at the same time. I usually have the Freekeh which..."
Thom Mayne
"This place is so beautiful and the menu so extensive and unique! I had the chicken soup with fresh bread and it was delicious as well as the banana..."
Lizzie
"A real lovely place with a great team working to keep everything flowing! My sister and I shared the Pomegranate Bread / Chicken Pizza / Beef..."
Heather Ngamanu
"Great service and very attentative staff. Food, breads and coffee were really good but took over an hour to arrive. The place is really busy so be..."
Mell Lee
"4 words Good food great service. Had the banana cake. It was great. Also tried out the waffles with bacon. It was amazing. The flavors went about..."
Evan Thomas
"Love this place. Lots of carefully thought out salads, pizzas etc and the best roast chicken in Wellington. Love that the meat is all free range and..."
Hadley Fierlinger
"Everything about the Loretto is divine. Divine food, divine ambiance etc etc. I had the bircher muesli with poached quince and what can I say but it..."
Megha Dogra
"My favorites here are the woodfire pizzas and the cheesecakes. The pizzas might take a while but definitely worth the wait. The space itself is also..."
Bea Nguyen
"Highly recommend this place. The food was awesome! I do love the fennel pizza. And also all those dessert are super tasty. Definitely will visit..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"I came here as I was walking past looking for somewhere with some good cabinet sweets for afternoon tea at a friend's place. Bought Portuguese egg..."
Jasveen Kaur
"Great service, great food, what more can I say other than I will definitely be visiting again !! Once we placed our order it didn't take long before..."
Linlin
"A group of 4 of us arrived at just after 5 on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Staff were super attentive and helpful when it came to..."
Hannah Eaton
"Loretta is a well oiled machine. The staff are on the ball from the minute you set foot inside the large and bustling establishment; the maitre'd..."
Siobhan
"Went for dinner last night, got a table straight away, the staff were warm and friendly. The food was slightly disappointing it was overly seasoned..."
Angela Osborne
"Nice food and plenty of space so it's almost always possible to get a table. Food is a little expensive but generally worth it. The pizzas are my..."
Harry Chapman
"Had saturday breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised to see they have REAL bread! As in Scandinavian style rye bread, freshly baked. And they..."
Julia TVM
"This is my new favourite pizza place in Wellington. I orderes their mushroom pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered their pasta and it was also..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Beautiful room, great staff, talented kitchen. We've been here 3 times over the last half year - brunch, lunch, and dinner -- and the kitchen has..."
Jade M.
"Bacon and banana are an amazing pair but why banana when Loretta can strawberries???? I still remember that day when I question the possibility of..."
Nitia Sari
"I have been a regular customer at Loretta since it opened and I visit at least once or twice a month. Loretta's reputation for the highest quality of..."
Vivienne Bedford
"Just wow...from the service that is exceptional to the food that you cannot fault. What an incredible establishment. The design and decoration is..."
Rebecca
"I've had the fritters and the soup from here and they were both amazing! Wholesome food that's filling and nutritious. The bread that was served with..."
EsmeEats
"I have been to Loretta's a few times now and it's always busy so they must be doing something right. Today I had the sweet toast is which is..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Lovely atmosphere with a good mix of people. Service was efficient and the meal was light and refreshing. The coconut and melon tea is simply..."
Zainab
"I was blown away by this place! I have been hearing good things about Loretta from my workmates, so when my friend from Auckland visited Wellington,..."
Gerhard Joseph
"Team lunch. First visit here. Nice decor. There is a table by the entrance with all the cakes/deserts on it. They looked epic!The menu has..."
Sean P E Fleming
"This is one I will be coming back to time after time until I wade through the entire menu! It will take a while as I'm going to have to keep flying..."
DL
"Service was ok. Very busy day with mothers day. Meals were really good however a little pricey. I had the pie which wasn't bad but cant say i would..."
Greg Holland
"My love for Loretta borders on obsessional. This place is huge so even in peak dining hours it's easy to be seated. The staff were so welcoming and..."
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"Fresh and tasty food with an ever changing menu.The interior is all blonde wood and smooth surfaces - very Scandinavian in..."
Philip Reeve
"Definitely a good experince!My Husband and I went there for a dinner and we wait a little bit for the table but then the service was super fast and..."
Elena Elisewin
"Came here for brunch & had been told the coconut yoghurt was a must try. Definitely agree. Had the waffles with bacon + coconut yoghurt and it was..."
Michele
"LOVE LOVE LOVE LORETTA! Always my go to place when i head out into wellington city!I am always impressed with the food.In fact I am..."
Scarlett Nightingale
"Nice place, good service. Really fresh dish, good advice to try it. The menu have healthy options. I would like to visit it again. The carrot..."
Loly
"I tend to shy away from places that get loads of attention as they often don't live up to the hype but Loretta stands out as a place that not only..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Came here today and loved it! Very cool industrial look. Interesting variety in food and lovely staff. I had the granola with Greek Yougurt instead..."
Georgia Keir
"Absolutely lovely atmosphere to be in even when it's really busy. Great light and also comfortable. The staff are really nice the service is great...."
Lucy Wills
"Went to Loretta this evening for a staff function and I have to say I was very impressed. I love restaurants that place an emphasis on healthy..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Absolutely love this place! Their pizza is really good, I recommend the chicken or the artichoke pizza. Service is good, decor is great and venue is..."
Miss K
"Pearl lustre walls, exposed concrete pillars, polished concrete floors, gentle pine furniture, Scandinavian/industrial, clean and..."
Duncan Galletly
"Went to Loretta two days in a row a few weeks ago. Once for Lunch and the next day for Brunch. What I love the most is the vast range of..."
Sarah Reynolds
"Wow! I had heard fantastic things about Loretta and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual Saturday lunch and were lucky to..."
Kat Dugdale
"I got the sweet toastie and it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious!! And for 13.50 I almost couldn't finish is..."
Lorna
"Great experience all round! Unique wood and neutral Nordic decor sets the scene for incredible food and good service. Friendly quick and relaxed..."
David Palfreyman
"I love the Scandi-influenced interior, its light brown wooden tables and white paint gives the place a light and appealing feel.I have to..."
Mind The Crumbs
"Great food, service and atmosphere! Quality wholesome foods :) One of my favourite places to eat in Wellington! I recommend the eggs or waffles for..."
Davo & Sarah
"I had a great experience few days ago, my food was yummy and the waitress was so nice and friendly. They take care of all the details of the..."
Chris Vera
"Came in for dessert last night! Had the vegan raspberry chocolate cake which was really yummy! Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu looks amazing..."
Mueslilo
"Sister cafe to the famous and ever-so-popular Floriditas, Loretta is less than a block away and also on Cuba Street. Occupying a much larger store..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I've been to Loretta twice for brunch and blown away both times. Their breakfast rice is outstanding. Really good service, nice coffee, varied good..."
Katherine MacGregor
"Popped in for an early breakfast while visiting Wellington. Gorgeous interior, a little scandy/industrial. Welcoming friendly staff. Strong smooth..."
Lara Wills
"We have been recommended to Loretta by several friends. What a gorgeous but quirky restaurant. The decor and service were outstanding. The menu is..."
Adriennenz
"Had the soup today for lunch. Was really nice and relatively healthy. Love the decor and layout of the cafe, really nice place to eat over all...."
I Love Food
"We went as a group of 11 people on a busy Saturday morning. It didn't feel rushed and while we were busy they made sure that we had enough water and..."
Jenjaroo
"What to say about Loretta? The decor is modern and clean and very woody!! The dining space is pretty big but the staff are attentive and always on..."
Chris Carabine
"Good wholesome food treated and offered right - and our group left replete and refreshed ... and satisfied on just about all fronts. Additional staff..."
Bos
"I chose to go to Lorettas today for my birthday lunch with my 5 yr old and husband. It was really busy when we entered and I couldn't see any spare..."
Cassandra Corbett
"Love Lorettas!  I love the changing menu with its consistent abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables, the simple but stylish atmosphere, the..."
Maya Arrow
"This cafe is easy to miss on first visit - tucked away next to Slowboat on Cuba St, with no prominent sign outside. However, inside its hard to..."
Eleanor Hay
"I REALLY want to like this place, but it's proving a challenge. The menu is fabulous - it's innovative and different and there are some great..."
Anna Garland
"We went for an unexpected meal here last Thursday. We were just walking past and read the menu. Loved it! The service was friendly and..."
Liz G
"I had my birthday dinner at Loretta last Friday night. It was excellent! Great food, lovely service and nice atmosphere. My partner and I..."
Ruth M
"Great brunch! Really quick service. Was busy on Sunday mid morning and were seated straight away with no booking. Food was really great,..."
Lucy O'Donovan
"I visited Loretta for dinner with family recently and thoroughly enjoyed a dining experience! I found the food to be absolutely delicious and..."
William Patterson
"It's been a few years since I've visited Wellington, and I'm glad this restaurant is still around. I had fond memories of dining here last time..."
Edgar Liu
"Ordered several small plates for sharing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. So much finesse in the dishes! The fennel and radish salad..."
Clara
"Greeted with a smile on arrival, and promptly shown to a table. Friendly staff, with prompt water replacement when bottle nearly finished! Waffles..."
Colin MacPhee
"Astonishing development! Loretta is the first restaurant we’ve ever been to (and we’ve asked the question of at least a hundred) which has said..."
Hamish Pringle
"Good atmosphere for a Monday night, but I imagine it would be jumping by the end of the week. The food was fabulous and so flavoursome. The fig salad..."
Mary-Louise O'Brien
"Great mushrooms on toast, lots of tables inside and quite packed as well. Service pretty..."
Peony Yang
"Wonderful dinner experience. The menu is full of yummy fresh seasonable produce and quality protein. The portion is generous for sharing and the..."
Royal Reed
"Such unique food but they pull it off —peaches on pizza, bubbly wine on tap, fenugreek cheese, and the best pate I’ve had in years. The server..."
Alice Twitchell
Simmer
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"Chanced upon this place as it was near our Airbnb at the Glenside estate. Had the OMG! ($29,breakfast platter) and breakfast bite ($7) and they are..."
ZY
"One of the few cafes in the area, the food taste fine and the outside area is great on a nice sunny day, but the price is on average 25% higher than..."
Cabnolen Moon
"☕️ Flat White - the milk foam is exquisite and thick, which meet my expectations ☕️ Iced Coffee - it is kinda plain and the topping whipped..."
Hanajan
"We had breakfast today at Simmer Cafe. The best hot chocolate I ever had. Pulled pork burger, chicken panini and eggs Benedict smoked salmon are..."
Elienor Espeleta
"Great food and coffee. Excellent..."
Tisha Klein
"Really enjoyed our breakfast here. It was super packed but the staff were friendly and had great banter. Coffee was yum and the food was well above..."
Kas Spence
"The coffee is fabulous. Lovely breakfasts here..."
Shane Wood
"Their food is full of flavour! I didn’t expect that a small cafe in a suburb would be my preferred place for Thai food. They have one Thai option,..."
Lance Mosher
"Food and coffee is great and the cinnamon buns are my favourite. Downfall is that I find the staff aren’t the friendliest or well mannered, the guy..."
Maddy Whitehead
"Such Amazing Food and Superb Coffee with Friendly Staff!..."
Rowena Talia’uli
"This is a great local cafe - opens early has a nice relaxed vibe - solid food and helpful staff. Havana brand..."
Adventure Girl
"Fabulous brunch visit - our drinks and food were all delivered very quickly, even during a busy Saturday brunch service. Fabulous French toast! ..."
Sophie Rattanong
"My regular cafe that I have been going to for years! They know my order when I walk through the door and are super friendly. Yummy food too! We..."
Krishnie Mahendran Mathuranthakan
"We went to Wellington to buy a car. The cafe was recommended by the seller. Awesome coffee and Bacon & Eggs. Highly recommend...."
Tom Rusher
"Wide enjoyable selection of menu and cabinet food. The fish and salad was lovely. Coffee really nice. Just needs cream/yoghurt offered with..."
Shirley Wilson
Daruma Ramen
82/100 (527 ratings)
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"The staffs were very attentive and service was really quick. Loved all the food that we ordered. From the home made gyoza to the awesome ramen,..."
Aileen Macadat
"Friendly staff who were friendly and polite. We ordered a chashu tonkatsu ramen, a spicy tofu miso ramen, hot pot teriyaki chicken, pork gyoza with..."
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
"One of the best authentic Japanese eatery in Welly. Haven't been to Kazu for a while but wow, love the freshness of the sashimi and we had over 10 in..."
John Chin
"Visited here 2 weeks ago. We were seated immediately and didn't have a booking. The place was packed - it's quite tight for space. We ordered a wide..."
The Food Snob
"Great friendly service. Nice crazy izakaya atmosphere. Most of what we ordered were good, but nothing to rave about. Beef yakiniku was a bit tough..."
TonyF3
"We went to Kazu at 13 Tory St for lunch planning to order the recommended Tonkotsu Ramen Black. However we were told by the staff that this outlet..."
Michele Borja
"In my opinion this is the best Japanese in Wellington. The sashimi plate is always fresh and never fails to impress. The dumpling trio is..."
Steph Michie
"Kazu have redesigned the menu! However the multitude of combo deals you can make can no longer be found, it is easier to read through and the meals..."
Vicki Wong
"Just had lunch today with my family, really like the presentation, and enjoy their set lunch menu. Teriyaki salmon was the best. They have a very..."
Tina Xu
"Such a nice place to dine in. Great variety of Japanese foods to choose from. Foods are real great here and they have good customer services...."
Denis Kim
"Great spot for a bite - especially if you love the complete Japanese eating experience with traditional seating (don't forget to remove your shoes) -..."
Kklovestoeat
"Very lovely helpful staff, provide a high chair and then a second one when the first didnt work. Very responsible price for food and drink, great..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"pic1 is dinner tonkotsu ramen,7 slices tonkotsu and i'm full. pic2 is lunch tonkotsu ramen, which has only 2 slices of meat and less veggie. It's..."
Carina Chang
"Finally I have found a restaurant that sells an authentic Japanese Ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with black sauce. The broth was great, just..."
Wallace Tulloch
"Love the service and a great place to practice speaking japanese. The menu had recently changed and I missed the old kazu set menu. Not a big fan of..."
Kate S
"Love how there is a sashimi boat. Really delicious salmon and good for a BYO . Would recommend the salmon avocado salad and sushi dishes are..."
Brianna Huddleston
"Great Japanese food and good service. The sushi and sashimi was fresh and delicious, the chicken teriyaki udon very nice, and the wasabi beef set was..."
David Lovatt
"Great food only downside is the price but other than that the food is delicious. Service varies, some of the waiters/waitresses are polite and..."
Matt Jeng
"Freshness at its best. Forget the Sushi Train, this is your real Mccoy. Plum liquor was devine. Seafood Okonomiyaki for entree was superb and Kazu..."
Anita Tucker
"took my girlfriend for dinner, great atmosphere, great service, very friendly staff, would give more than 5 if I could..."
Camden James
"I took my LB (little brother) here for his 10th birthday. He has ADHD, so I needed it to be visually stimulating. Things got off to a rocky..."
Raymond
"I love Japanese food and this is some of the best I've had. Great to see a wide vegetarian offering and my whole family really enjoyed the authentic..."
Katie Calcott
"Best Japanese in Wellington. Cool atmosphere, authentically Japanese, good beer and sake selection. Udon the best that I have had in NZ, good sushi..."
Richard Barrett
"Yay, authentic Japanese food. Love the atmosphere and the food. Some of the best Japanese food I've had... even better than some of the meals I've..."
Jason McAlcott
"I've been here twice now and both times were spectacular. Nice authentic Japanese with a distinct atmosphere. Saki went down a treat with the seafood..."
Matthew
"It is the third time I have been here now and the food is always fab! The service is very prompt and efficient and the standard is excellent. The..."
Holly
"Was in Wellington for few days so we thought we would try Kazu. The food was amazing and service was just as good, the soft shell crab was great and..."
Cj
"Kazu is one of the very few places in Wellington that, in my view, could do no wrong, simply because it is very difficult to fault them of the many..."
Pete G
"I had a great birthday party here with 6 friends, and we were all happy. I lived in Japan 16 years, and must say the food tasted just like back in..."
Douglas Meyer
"Despite some issues about booking times (I tried to book for 6:50pm, but they heard 6:15pm) they got us a table for two on a busy Saturday night. The..."
Jamie
"Mostly great food, although sometimes the appetisers are hit and missStaff are usually very prompt with their..."
Vincent G
"Upon Finding Kazu a while ago, I was intrigued by the suggestion that it was Wellington's best Japanese.I have to say, on the occasions I..."
Curtis Chan
"Simply stunning. Being a vegetarian who does not eat rice, I thought my options would be limited. My friend and I had a beautiful meal and I would go..."
Flossie
"Excellant.I am a vege and the choices here are good. Try the tofu with Japanese mustard. I was not left hungry and the sake was great. ..."
Susie Robertson
"Friendly and polite team of staff. Food are very good and tasty. Good range of dishes and drinks in their menu - I just wished they have more..."
Anonwrites
"This place is amazing! Consistent tasty and quirky new recipes, fantastic service and a nice comfortable atmosphere. Japanese food with a new twist,..."
Jen Foodie
"This is a very good Japanese restaurant on Tory st. We were there on a Thursday night and it was bustling, a mixed crowd enjoying the varied menu...."
Kai Luv
"Where do you take three generations of family members that's both fun and delivers tasty food? Kazu on Tory never fails to please whenever I have..."
Paul Spence
"The atmosphere is cool. Spacious, tatilami mats and chill music in the background. I ordered a chicken katsu curry. It came in a hotpot which is..."
Pat Satji
"Great staff and relaxed atmosphere, with the option to sit on tatami mats or at a table. Huge menu, we left full with our shared gyoza and ramen..."
Sean D
"Best Japanese restaurant in town! Love the spicy ramen so much! Tempura is crispy and yummy. Very friendly..."
ALLA GUO
"Quite happy with the ramen and the place has a fairly authentic feel. A good spot for a quiet..."
Kieran Shepherd
"Ordered spicy ramen, seafood nigiri and soft crab. The food was good, friendly service, restaurant atmosphere was a bit..."
Jaap Jacob Knegtmans
"Fantastic value! Above is the Tonkosu Ramen with level 2 spice. Below is the same but with no spice. Added on dumplings and got extra bowl of small..."
Marithiaful
"Excellent food, Very good customer service. Good price for two of us for dinner. Will be going back there next time I'm in..."
Kelly R
"Great restaurant for sharing a number of small plates with a friend or (in my case) spouse. Staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. Get..."
Jetse Lenting
"A nice restaurant in Wellington, they have delicious foods and..."
Lulu Xu
"Food was some of the best Japanese food I've ever had, was extremely delicious. Price was very affordable. Only thing was that the staff, they were..."
Cody Duncan
". (01/2018) An authentic Japanese restaurant. Easily approachable via Courtney place. Great ambiance and the interior is amazing. Spacious seating..."
Nitesh Gautam
"Reasonably priced yet authentic Japanese tucker. Our group of 6 all ordered different meals and everyone was super happy with what was presented...."
Brad C
"Update: They refunded us the difference, obviously realizing a mistake was made! Great food and atmosphere, absolutely delicious. WATCH OUT: this..."
GhillieTheCow
"Amazing food and such good service! They do BYO, you can sit on that tatami mats, AND of course the food is delicious. Andrew was our server and was..."
Ally Doggett
Chocolate Frog Cafe
82/100 (800 ratings)
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"Great busy little cafe with classic nz cafe..."
Hannah
"Best place in Miramar to have a coffee or light lunch, staff are friendly and dutiful. Absolutely love their pancakes and smoothies I'd thoroughly..."
Leahjane19953
"Have been here a few times and food has always been good and flavoursome usually quite busy but fast service and not a long wait time for..."
Jordan
"I've been here a couple times and the food has always been good. Better than that is the service. The staff here are always friendly and today - on a..."
Vanisha Patel
"This is one of my favorite cafés in Wellington. Only down side is it can be very busy, buy that's because it's really good! :-) Generous serving..."
Nicole
"Constantly great food. We just ordered a Chocolate Frog Milkshake and a Fruit Smoothie, but the food in the past has been tasty and well priced. Our..."
Sally
"A popular café within Palmer’s garden centre in miramar. But can they make a cup of tea? This was my 11th stop, after Bon Gusto in Miramar in..."
Duncan Galletly
"I was in Miramar and stopped in to The Chocolate Frog Cafe for something warm yet quick to eat. After looking over their menu, I decided to try their..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Looking for a nice place for brunch with a friend or two? Look no further than here. The food was impressive, great selection and perfectly..."
Ness Miller
"The Chocolate Frog has been in Miramar for years. It is consistently great and has a wide variety of food to suit all tastes including my favourite,..."
Ian Apperley
"Fast service. Great food kids. Great kids menu. Food consistently great.Play area with seating for parents to eat at.Covered..."
Brenda W
"Amazing all round, truly without doubt the best cafe i have ever been to. #my new favorite place to eat..."
Laurence Churchman
"Chocolate Frog is in Miramar. It's not the same place as Chocolate Fish in Shelley Bay. This review is with regard to Chocolate Frog Cafe at Palmer's..."
Julia Mc
"I love the Chocolate Frog Cafe! They do beautiful, home made food that is packed full of flavor and great portion sizes. I highly recommend this..."
Debbie Tauvae
"The food tastes good. The chicken caesar always reliable lunch. The dining area can be cold in winter and overly hot in..."
Brenda Wallace
"Updated 01/06/2023 So good I had to come back for their Scones, Keto Benny, and their Caramelised Onion & Cheese Toastie. This time, I had the..."
Eileen Lui
"Have loved the 2x meals we have had here, Food is great and service is second to none. Great that they have keto meals on the..."
Haisini Parata
"Ordered the Corn Fritters with Halloumi at opening time on a Friday morning. Three thick corn fritters were a good portion size. Topped with two..."
Emily
"Really enjoyed the soup but the pasta was too saucy. The coffee was great though..."
Yaroslava Podporina
"Always busy & good quality food. They made extra effort to cater for my Celiac..."
carol parkinson
"Fantastic experience for lunch today. The place was packed but the waitress was extremely onto it clearing a space for us. Food came out quick and..."
Maddy TB
"The food here was great. The Eggs Benedict we're very tasty, and the beef mince was fantastic. They also have great desserts and coffees, plenty..."
Daniel Perez
"Busy Sunday lunchtime. Very tasty creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon on ciabatta. No water bottles but there were plastic cups and a water tap, so..."
Charmaine Seccombe
"Delicious, amazing food. Exactly what you want even if you couldn't imagine it. Coffee is fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed without being boring...."
Sam Wilmer-Provan
"I usually come here for brunch and lunch. The parking lot is spacious, making it very convenient to park, which I really like. It's difficult to find..."
Wonmok Choi
"Really nice cafe.. The chocolate cake was yumm.. I had the soup of the day which was pumpkin n was delicious 😋..The service was quick even though..."
joseena joy
"Bit of a regular at this place for meetings. Their hot chocolates are fantastic. Don’t often dine here, but used our entertainment book recently ..."
Key Man
"Great variety of beautiful tasty soup. Smoke fish Kedgeree (also a special this week) was awesome and filling. Friendly, helpful staff...."
Billie Marshall
"Awesome cafe, super busy when I went but there was hardly a wait for food. Burger was delicious and came with loads of fries well worth it! Despite..."
hunter nicholls
"Set in Palmers Garden Centre, the Chocolate Frog Cafe is an idyllic setting, convincing me that every garden Centre should have a cafe - or vice..."
Mitchell Bidois
"The staff are very friendly, we didn't have to wait long for our brunch, even though it was very busy. Lovely looking out at the..."
Kathryn Algar
"I really like the food and the staff are very friendly and helpful and I really like the chairs here a photo of one Chair and the writing on than we..."
Karen Pratt
Chow Tory Street
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"Had dinner here here in September. Awesome staff and waiter/waitress. So many good options - just a little pricey :)..."
JamesNZ
"Friendly staff and excellent range of dish choices. Would definitely go..."
Crystal
"Always fast efficient service and wonderful..."
Maree Johnson
"Delicious food a drink, can be a bit of a wait to get a table especially on nights where they are offering deals. Bao buns are very good, especially..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Good service, nice atmosphere, yummy food and perfect place for a date. We came here on a Tuesday night, where they were doing a 2 for 1 deal on any..."
Gabby
"LOVE LOVE LOVE CHOW The food is always hot and fresh, flavorful and well presented, Wellington does have a lot of diversity in the eateries..."
Hilary Longshore
"I order delivery from Food Ninja, the food arrive in hot and delicious. My favorite food was Cross-cut beef rib, the taste is always satisfying. I..."
Charles
"The food is nice enough but overpriced for what you get. Definitely go on a Monday where you can get 2 for 1 dishes. Also they never change up their..."
Steff.ho
"Very busy the night I visited but service was good and fast. Tried a few vegan plates, all yummy and filling. Washed down with a lovely mocktail. A..."
Eating My Way Around
"I do find their prices a little expensive but they do have quite a few deals you can get each day of the week. I tend to go on Monday’s and get 2..."
Crackerjacker
"Nice food, nice staff, nice place, nice atmosphere. This is a go to restaurant for us and it always delivers a great night. Will definitely be..."
Dave
"Great ambience. Prompt friendly and personable service meets Asian fusion craft beers and cocktails. Booked online. Seated immediately. Not a place..."
Thomas O'Leary
"Its an asian fusion restaurent with a good variety in food, drinks and desserts. We preferred to 'd lunch here to avoid the dinner madness(friday)...."
Vivek
"Food is amazing here, loved the coconut rice and rich creamy duck curry. Would come again but a bit of a downer due to the 2hr seating restriction...."
N Simadri
"Love Chow!! Recently we ordered Chow with delivery and on a 2 for 1 Monday I was expecting and happy to wait the 50min wait time. 30mins later our..."
Hev
"I was lucky enough to try Chow on a Monday night, their weekly special makes the place exceptionally busy. Ordered a mixture of tapas, all..."
Lisa
"Arrived to Wellington late at night and had dinner at Chow. Everything was perfect. I ordered the Salmon Parcel with a side dish of seasonal..."
Caline
"Absolutely love the food and the service and that I can get it delivered at home when I can’t go in! Chow has been around for many years and has..."
Nicole Rutherford
"Nice food and good range of choice on the menu. Service was a bit of a let down though. The staff were absolutely lovely, but it was slow, one of our..."
Haley
"Love the weekly 2 for 1 specials. Menu has a good variety and caters to dietary requirements. Have to get more than one dish to make a meal out of it..."
Seeessjay
"Good place. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating (valuable of you’ve never dined here before), the atmosphere is fun and lively with the..."
Heidi Chapman
"On the first night on our recent visit to Wellington I manoeuvred us to Chow for dinner, and I’m so glad I did. The modern Asian menu is designed..."
I Spy Plum Pie
"I love 'Chow'.  A lovely Fusion Restaurant what we used to visit frequently years ago till we moved away from Wellington.  Recently we visited and..."
Little Borneo Girl
"One of my favorite places for a light lunch after shopping or for dinner and cocktails with friends! Have been there multiple times and I’ve been..."
Jenna
"This is my 4th time at Chow and obviously I'm always keen for more! The service is wonderful and inviting. The food is superior especially on Monday..."
Hannah.milne11
"If you're in Wellington on a weekend be sure to check this place out! With 2-for-1 cocktails on a Saturday and an incredibly reasonable $25 set lunch..."
Ali White
"Awesome atmosphere, perfect place for a date or just a meal.Portions are quite small so it pays to get a few dishes to share and to eat quickly as..."
BeasT LeathafacE
"Chow was cool, it had a modern design and nice friendly service. The menu was really unique and there was something for anyone. We made the mistake..."
Alana McConnell
"Came here after eyeing up this place for years. It was packed so booking is a must!Our waitress was super friendly and informative, she asked if..."
Aimee R
"Cute dining, nice atmosphere and quality food! A bit spicy for me but the food was yum! Great flavours overall and good service ! Thanks for a good..."
Chuchueats
"The customer service was AMAZING, all staff members were friendly, my partner and I came half an hour early bc our movie had finished and we had time..."
Angie Liu
"I love going to chow! The tiger prawns and rose buds are my favourites but everything on their menu is yum. Everything is so flavoursome. And the..."
Hayley Wano
"Dined here for dinner - ordered Vietnamese spring roll, asian green, red duck curry, deep fried tofu, seared tuna and couple of..."
TinaS
"Chow's menu has some tasty treats, and the cocktails are fantastic. The curries are super tasty and the ingredients are good quality. My only..."
The Food Snob
"I've had takeout from here twice, the first time I had the duck lettuce cups and the chicken satay. The satay were great but the duck was minced - I..."
Pamela Mansell
"My son and I tried their $25 lunch deal and it was quite good. I chose Malaysian Style Prime Angus Beef Satay and Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, and..."
DrJ G
"We really enjoyed our dinner. We ordered pekin duck, pumpkin fritters, yellow chicken curry, chicken salad, udon noodles and jasmin rice. My..."
Monty88
"Loved this place! So many options of food to choose from and reasonably priced as well. I orders the pumpkin and cashew fritters with rice, and oh my..."
Daisy Smith
"This place serves great fusion food -fresh, tasty, and well-presented. But as I do found these dishes are more on the "conservative" side and lacks..."
Christian
"We came here for lunch and it was divine. Everything we tried was so good but the highlight was the grilled salmon parcels. The staff are so friendly..."
Meg McGimpsey
"The chicken noodle soup is comfort in a bowl. The red curry adds a kick to fire up the insides and clear up the head. Perfect for the day following..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Went in at long last with a group of friends to see if it was as good as normal chow and it was!Made a reservation for six but adjusted for..."
Mana
"I love chow!! Been here many times and the food is always fresh and tasty with lots of flavour.  Would recommend the fresh rice paper..."
Charlie
"Great place for lunch with awesome food, always nice service. Great variety of food on the menu. Mondays 2 for 1 are almost a weekly treat when you..."
Brainless Foodie
"Very nice food and drink, the udon noodles, crispy chicken and the many drinks are delicious! Would return and I highly reccomend! ..."
Jasonbr67
"My workmates and I decided to have lunch at Chow one Monday. Every Monday its the Two-for-One specials and I highly recommend this place to anyone..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Saturday nights are very tasty buy one get one cocktails. It's kind of a steal. The staff is pretty great, and the food is nice. Definitely pop in,..."
Mallory
"Had lunch here on a 2 for 1 Saturday. couldn't fault the service, staff members knew what they were doing, food was amazing, a bit small in..."
Rosie
"Best place for a bit of dinner! On Mondays (2 for 1 food) and Saturday (2 for 1 cocktails) the value for money is awesome and service is always fast...."
Andrea Gregor
"Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere open late for a late night dinner staff great amd attentive. Reasonably priced and the currys and..."
Katis_32
"Amazing place to eat and atmosphere to be apart of! Food was delicious... went with three of us and the sharing plates were perfect. Very long wait..."
Cam Gray
"amazing food and amazingly yum cocktails! love the 2 for 1 deal as well. also, so happy with how quick the food & service was considering the entire..."
Bean XO
"amazing!!! best cocktail of my life - vodka, passion fruit, bitters, ginger beer and something else, so so so good! I also shared the blue cheese..."
Georgia Dobbs
"I AM BACK :)So - Chow had been hyped up a lot by my work mates so last week when I was in town for business, we decide to go to Chow for..."
Pankaj Kini
"Had a good food there. Plenty for everybody was decent price too and the service was really fast. Would probably go back on some occasions to try..."
Ines
"Went to Chow for the first time with my sister for lunch on Saturday. We both had the $25 lunch set with a drink, 2 dishes plus a rice each. We..."
Maggie Cheung
"I love CHOW.The freshest of ingredients and teh most efficient of service combine to make it a winner in my books.Sharing the..."
Philip Reeve
"I always make sure I come to chow whenever I'm in Wellington. Consistently delicious & such a good range of options - and there's vege & gluten free,..."
Michele
"We left Chow wondering why we haven't been going regularly. We had the set lunch menu and loved all of our selections which were- Five..."
Muffin Mum
"Good quality food fresh and tasty. Restaurant was busy and service a bit slow. Prices a bit on the high side. Modern contemporary vibe. A good..."
Julian.paxton
"Decided to try this place out for dinner last night. As it was a Monday with the 2 for 1 deal it was packed but wait for a table wasn't too long...."
Georgia Stewart
"So, being Chinese, Asian fusion is always an interesting choice for me: many places charge exorbitant prices for small dishes which you would find..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Been coming here for years now and quite frankly I'm getting bored now - the blue cheese and peanut wontons used to excite me but 5 years on its..."
Miss Persistant
"Chow is delicious! I have always had delicious food when I visit and the staff are really lovely. As a visitor to NZ, I ate there alone today and..."
Shannon Fox
"great food & atmosphere. Went on a two for one night with colleagues. Great cocktails & my fave dish was probably their summer rolls - divine! Only..."
Trina Trina Trina
"The food is very nice and tasty and also the cocktails are pretty good, got to love the buy one get one free deal you have. Went there for a work..."
Nirvanamajid94
"My 2nd visit to Chow & just as good as the first. Stopped in for a quick bite to eat & tried the prawn dumplings, edamame & struck the 2-4-1 cocktail..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"The curry is a favourite, love sharing the dishes and on Saturdays we have 2 for 1 cocktails.  Efficient staff and quite a busy place.  Superb..."
Food Mm
"Awesome environment and great food. Cheap cocktails in the heart of Saturday night. Very impressed by the staff member who goes by the name of Cohen..."
Dale Gauld
"Absolutely amazing! We arrived late Saturday night as a group for 2 for 1 cocktails and a small bite to eat. The hazelnut sour cocktail is one of the..."
Brooke568
"I LOVE chow! Not only is everything delicious - especially jungle curry, salt and pepper squid and Vietnamese rice paper rolls - but it's usually..."
Stacy Heyman
"Went there tonight and got the 2for1 takeaways, best decision ever. Always leaves me feeling satisfied and it's absolutely Devine! Super good service..."
Brooke
"Absolutely stunning. Every mouthful was a taste sensation. There was lots of choice on the menu and it was hard to choose but in the end we were..."
Christine
"One of the best dining experiences in wellington. The decor is warm and welcoming, the staff are great and very helpful. The menu accommodates for..."
Rhodri Williams
"if you love fresh healthy herbs and veges then chow is good for you. the food is tasty but not sickly oily or fatty. I enjoyed the salmon salad and..."
Kate S
"Surprisingly lovely. Loved the ambience and the food was quite good. I had the $25 meal (salt and pepper squid, and mussel fritters) which was quite..."
M
"Chow is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington! Been here many times because the food is always so good!!The Pekin lettuce cups are..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Very very lovely. Such a nice restaurant, very good looking male staff which made dining evening better. Provided a clip on highchair. Explained the..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"Came here for dinner.. 2 for 1 cocktails on a Saturday night went down a treat! Ordered a bit of food which was great! The dumplings were packed full..."
Tyler Conelly
"My partner and I dined here last Saturday and were pleased with both the service and the food. The pekin duck lettuce cups were a stand out for..."
Smileplease
"Chow was packed when we arrived. The service was great. I ordered the orange and pistachio salad and the satay beef. Both were really delicious,..."
Britt
" I used to be a two for one Monday regular, but lately I’ve been more of a sporadic visitor. You get great bang for your buck. But handy tip – to..."
Mind The Crumbs
"Visiting Wellington for a couple of days, a friend took me here for dinner as they had a 2 for 1 deal. We got there at around 6:30, and there was..."
Paola Gee
"Great service. You neec to Indulge in their long plates to enjoy Chow at their best. The blue cheese wontons are a must. Best enjoyed with friends...."
Cheyneismyhero
"Came in this evening with a friend. Such yummy food!! And a really great array of vegetarian dishes which suits me perfectly. Loved the five spice..."
Mueslilo
"Dinner for 5 was fantastic. Great selection of food, and cocktails were good! Only downfall was the server could not divide out bill equally so we..."
Tyler De Vries
"I have been a regular at Chow for many years now, and have dined at all five branches (back when there were five, of course) in Wellington and..."
The Wanderer
"This is not really your typical Asian restaurant. Dishes come out as sharing plates so you would be wise to know that when ordering. 4 dishes plus..."
Marie Sheffield
"It's been a while since I've visited Chow. As a fan of Asian and Asian inspired food, I enjoy their menu. There’s a good selection to choose from...."
Sean P E Fleming
"Pretty good but nothing spectacular. Enjoyed the food and the cocktails were good but probably won't be going back on my next trip to Wellington...."
Elise Hopkins
"Best place to go for dinner and cocktails. 2 for 1 food on Mondays is great and cocktails on Wednesday and Friday! Rosebud is the nicest cocktail I..."
Brianna Huddleston
"Its not obvious from the street but up the stairs next to Burger Fuel, Chow is still, after some years, a very cool restaurant with a modern, cosy..."
Duncan Galletly
"Loved the food and the ambiance! Had cashew and pumpkin fritters, coconut prawns dumplings,salmon fillet salad and lamb curry and all of it..."
Meenu Daniel
"Amazing food every time!! The Salmon parcels are gorgeous- and now they offer them grilled too - yum! Hard to go on any other day of the week other..."
JoJo
"love it so much!favorite dash:rib of beef and chicken curry!!love the cocktail in chow!!!!!!!!outside looks..."
Crystal
"A firm favourite for girls' cocktail nights. The food is tasty, healthy and light and the cocktails are..."
Mel B
"Me and my partner visited chow on a very busy Thursday evening. The drinks were amazing and I'd gladly go back for a night of cocktails with their..."
Jenjaroo
"Love this place. I have been here twice and loved the restaurant set up, the delicately put together dishes and customer service. I only wish the..."
Sage
"Went there for 2 for 1 mains on a Monday. Great service, friendly and fun staff, really delicious food. Sharing platters so don't take a hungry..."
Lisa Tong
"I have been here on multiple occasions and absolutely love the food here :) There is always a bit of a wait on Mondays when it is two for one but it..."
Sheena McIntyre
"Interesting asian fusion food.Highly recommend their salads and their blue cheese wanton things. DELICIOUS! A good place to go with a group..."
Crissy
"Got here pretty late. About 10pm. Restaurant was pretty empty as it was a Sunday night. Got seated and ordered pretty quick. They didn't have A LOT..."
Chris Carabine
"Cocktails at Chow are such a treat after a long day and the food is superb! Staff are always friendly and the bustle of other diners and waiters in..."
BKL
"The food overall is very good here. Just don't buy the rice. The coconut rice does not taste like coconut at all. The sticky rice dessert is not..."
Terrence Williams
"This is always a fun place to have a few drinks and nibbles! The modern-asian dim sum type dishes are fresh and flavourful, but are reasonably small..."
Connie Consumes
"Chow is one of the most popular restaurants in Wellington city, not only due to its fantastic weekly deals (2 for 1 food on Mondays and 2 for 1..."
Sophia
"My favorite place in Wellington to eat!! Amazing food and always capable staff, never over friendly but they do their job well. It's not cheap to eat..."
Vikki Samuelson-Sandvid
"The thing I love the most about this place is 2 for 1 on Monday, however, it's also the thing I like least about it as it means I can only ever bring..."
Fleur
"We went this Saturday to celebrate a joint birthday for two of my friends. Half of us are vegetarian and we were pleased with the variety of..."
Emma Eames
"Enjoyed getting gluten free vegan food. Tofu and edemame were very tasty. Wait staff were friendly. Next to noisy construction but at no fault of..."
April Whitehead
"Excellent food and service, the staff are always friendly and we always enjoy our meal when we go. Rib of beef and the salmon fillet salad are..."
P K
"Cocktails = Delicious!!!!!!We chose a great evening to sit out on the balcony and share a variety of fresh healthy dishes. Enjoyed the brulee..."
Ali Brooks
"Another great night at Chow Tory - 4 stars guys, ace cocktails :..."
Alli
"Great fresh food fast. We booked which was lucky because it was really full. Shared a whole load of different dishes with the blue cheese wontons..."
Christy Saint
"Had a meal out with extended family including some very young kids on Sunday night. Wait staff were very accommodating. Food was excellent as always...."
Bradoncoast
"A great menu, well designed and perfectly prepared. Given I was dining solo your staff were incredible, neither giving me over whelming attention but..."
Mark Samways
"Had a really memorable night here recently with 3 friends. Great food, nice ambiance, knowledgeable and friendly staff and the food selections were..."
Robert Perry
"Went to Chow for a pre Christmas lunch. As we went on a Monday it was 2 for 1 and it was just great. Food primo, staff primo, price primo - what..."
Linda Boland
"Great place, nice twist on asian food. Great price and good for a bunch of friends. My first choice for a casual dinner with..."
Paul Upston
"Food was amazing absolutely no complaints there, service was also very good apart from staff needing some beer education.Firstly we were..."
Pim R Muter
"Had vegetarian starters, mains, and desserts at the two-for-one Monday night and everything was..."
Nigel Higgington
"We had a lovely time here last Saturday. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food came out quite quickly. Our meals were cooked/made..."
Anna Webster
"Took two of my friends (They are from melbourne) for lunch here before they left and they loved it the food was amazing it tasted fresh and was..."
Nat M
"Great staff. Wonderful selection of food. A little like Wagamamas but the food seemed "fresher" and the tastes just bounced around your..."
Dan Whittington
"Love, Love, Love, Chow"s.The lime posset is amazing as are the prawn dumplings and Tarahiki fish cakes. I also love the pomegranate..."
Joy
"Great atmosphere, really helpful staff, fabulous food, great prices - particular when you get the 2-for-1 deal! Highly recommend Chow and will..."
Jan
"Excellent staff - friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was superb. We pretty much followed the advice given by our waiters and..."
Jason
"Pretty good, have been a few times now. The food is always good, prices are reasonable and staff are good. Good for functions..."
Vincent G
"Had our World Festival of Magic NZ Tour 2011 dinner here and the food was AMAZING, the staff was TOP NOTCH above the "norm" ! The drinks "I want..."
Norm Cox
"If the Monday night specials are still going - Make sure you book or get in early! This place is popular for all the right reasons!!Used to..."
Frank
"So happy! This food is define, love it! Saw it in nz best dining at airport and have never been so pleased with the menu. Had the most amazing..."
Anita
"Great casual dining, really good food, good service, would definitely come again! 2 for 1 Mondays an awesome deal! Decent sized servings, as a non..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"Enjoyed an exquisite lunch yesterday. Excellent service and we were very pleased to discover that lunches were all 2 for the price of one. As always..."
Fiona Cowan
"The food was divine...the blue cheese won ton's are to die for! Excellent service with warm, attentive staff, we walked in on a busy Friday night..."
L
"I've been a regualar at both Chows in Wellington for quite sometime now, but always preferred Tory St. The $25 lunch menu is value for money, but..."
Sarah Wong
"Generally I'm not a fan of Asian cuisine, but I'm glad I was convinced by my group to come to chow for dinner. We sat down strait away, and as..."
Andrew Truman
"I've dined here a few times but never given 1+1 Wednesday cocktails a go. The restaurant was busy, but like always I was greeted by a friendly staff..."
Georgie Simms
"I try to dine at Chow as much as I can. The food is amazing (blue cheese wontons!) and I am always greeted with a smile. The staff are lovely and..."
Maree
"Anyone who enjoys modern Asian-fusion will find this place interesting, but not overly challenging, which makes it a good place to take friends wary..."
Georgina Guscott
"Absolutely amazing place. Food is so fresh, and I love the idea of sharing plates. You get to try everything. Save some room for their gorgeous..."
Dr James Pratt
"The staff here are incredible. We went on a night when pretty much every seat was full and everyone was run off thier feet, yet we still received..."
Isabella Clague
"Good service, the staff were really friendly. Bit overpriced for what you get in portion size. Food tasted good but average. Might not be ideal for..."
Emma Guy
"My partner and I were lucky enough to win the date night at Chow! We had been wanting to visit since we arrived in Wellington and the food, service..."
Ashley
"What a great night! Place was packed but the food and drinks still came fast and was delicious! The staff were impressive to watch, all focussed and..."
Leon Kingi
"One of my faves but this night didn't make the right choices in dishes. Should have stuck to the tried and true. Great cocktails and always love the..."
Marama
"Chow has been consistently my go-to sharing plates restaurant for the last 20 years. The dishes are always good, there's a wide selection, including..."
Tim Robinson
"Great little place to celebrate and try a variety of dishes. We had dinner to celebrate a mate graduating on Tuesday and they had 2 for 1 cocktails..."
V F
"Had a lovely time on my own at chow, lots of veggie options! I had the Edamame, jackfruit bao bun and the cauliflower! It was maybe a bit much for..."
Rachel Bassett
"Food was cooked well, with an outstanding menu on offer. I'm not sure the Indian fusion dumplings worked, however. The tempura cauliflower was the..."
Aimee Davis
"Food was delicious and reasonably priced ish. Portions of the sharing plates are enough to feed one person themselves as a meal but multiple would be..."
Jean-luc Lawlor
"Such a lovely experience dining here last night. Staff were really helpful and friendly, drinks were amazing (2 for 1 rose bud cocktails on Thursdays..."
Samuel Dromgool
"The restaurant was awesome. Was abit dubious when I came up the stairs but was pleasantly surprised. The decor, lights ambience was great. Waiter..."
Semesi
"Having been back at Chows after years and been at a similar place the day before in direct comparison it falls behind. But this is a really great..."
Detlef
"Was lucky to have my Belated Mother's day lunch here & it did not disappoint! Coconut rice,Rice paper rolls, Fish cakes,Coffees, Vegetable curry,Corn..."
tam peters
"Service is always good they are quick to seat you if you have booked in advance. Food is pretty good it is sharing plate type of restaurant so you..."
Harmony Paea
"The food was great, I have coeliacs and our waitress was super helpful in picking something that would be safe, recommending the chicken salad which..."
Tara Robinson
Artisan
82/100 (320 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Contemporary
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Toasts
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Sit down
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
Seating
Valet Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Dinner
Fine Dining
"The service is really good. Food was good. Pork belly was really nice, crisp and tender with a delicious sauce. The rib eye was a little bit of a let..."
Ksin070
"19 june 2017 update:Still fabulous, fish of the day was so yummy with corn salad and pumpkin gnocchi, and the ginger creme brulee is def worth a..."
Shazzamataz
"The service was excellent and atmosphere perfect for any occasion.  The food was really outstanding in taste and overall balance of flavors so..."
Tasty Food Muncher
"I was looking forward to dining here, as I’d read some excellent reviews. We were meeting some friends from Brazil who were visiting New Zealand..."
Ben Briggs
"Very good choice of fresh NZ Fish and meat. Price not overly high but the quality makes even a few dollars more worthwhile. Venison was delicious;..."
Mike Hendy
"I wanted somewhere to take a large family group of varied ages and tastes for a relaxed and high quality celebration dinner. Having enjoyed a great..."
James
"One of our children has multiple food allergies and the Chef was willing and able to accommodate his needs. The waitress came out and went through..."
Peter Dyne
"The Artisan had a very relaxing atmosphere. The service was friendly and helpful and it was a bonus to get a free dessert because of Wellington on a..."
Beverley Greene
"My partner enjoyed a very lovely meal here on Saturday night. Great friendly and informative staff! Beautifully presented and delicious food and all..."
Lara
"Our family dined and stayed at the Bolton Hotel on Saturday night for a bit of a winter treat...and what a treat it was! We thoroughly enjoyed a 3..."
Tonya
"Great food and attentive service. My wife had the scallops (delicious), venison with gratin potatoes (lovely - her words, not mine), and..."
Mark Richards
"I dined at this restaurant last week with my family and was very impressed. The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere and the decor was beautiful...."
RS Stewart
"Had a wonderful lunch here the other day. Have eaten at the hotel on previous occasions and I really like the new decor. The service was friendly..."
Catherine
"My husband and I came to Artisan Restaurant + Bar about two weeks ago. We did have some reservations about dining here as we had a bad experience..."
Joanne
"Stayed at the Bolton the weekend of the rugby. Popped in to the resturant on my way to the stadium. Best steak I've had in a long time. Love the menu..."
Simon
"Dined here Monday (23rd). Restaurant wasn't too busy, so service was very prompt. Meals were excellent. My venison main was cooked exactly how I..."
Jack South
"I went to Artisan for dinner, I had to wait a little longer than I expected for my table but it was well worth the wait.The food was excellent,..."
Mary
"Loved the kai beautifully cooked and presented. Tasted..."
Tanya Paramore
"Nice decor, relaxing vibe and friendly staff. Limited menu but steak was cooked to perfection and reasonably priced. Good place for business dinner..."
Cherry Huang
"Super friendly staff that give great service, good whiskey selection and beer as well, and the food was great. Good night..."
Kyriakos George
"Food isn’t that great for the price but it’s a nice vibe and very easy if you’re staying at the hotel like we were. Props to the chef for..."
Alysha McKillen
"Staycation for a birthday celebration. Located at the Beehive end of The Terrace, you have a good walk to the waterfront but are close to Lampton..."
David “Von” Garratt
"We held a private dinner party at Artisan for about 40 people. Aside from a couple of miscommunications in the initial stages of arranging the party,..."
Greg Thomas
"Great food, astoundingly good. Excellent service too and the venue was great. Relatively few tables in a cosy and romantic..."
Peter Kinley
"We stayed at Bolton and decided to dine here. It was really nice of them to accommodate us without a booking on Saturday night. We ordered pork..."
Amruta Mankame
"Very happy with the food and especially the service. The staff were..."
Hine Funaki
"great food. cauliflower bites were very yummy. parmesa fries good as well. staff good and gins well..."
tina nixon
"I tried all the mains on the menu and I love the lamp and..."
Jianliang Hong
"Came to Artisan for Desert after a less than stellar dinner service at another restaurant and was not disappointed. Absolutely fantastic food and..."
Chris Watchman
"Wow, it was great. I had the 55 day aged steak and cheek! It was perfect. My wife had the the market fish. We requested it with no chilli and the..."
Otinel Meszaros
"Bit disappointed at the high tea content. As an ex services chef their high tea was not traditional in the food supplied. Great venue but at $35..."
Pene Jackson
Fu Xian Takeaways
81/100 (242 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Chinese
Chinese
Seafood
Fish
Fast food
Seafood
Chinese
Cheap Eats
"Best fish and best burgers I've ever had from a fish n chip shop. Really recommend and the chinese meals are pretty impressive too. Would..."
Food Fanatic
"Family operated and conveniently located close to the beach, this place pumps over Summer and is affordable and fairly quick. The fish isn't as good..."
The Food Snob
"Fu Xian is one of the local chippies, this one is nearest the beach. It is very popular with locals and you can expect to wait 30-40mins during peak..."
Trevor Landers
"Excellent fish n' chips. Their burgers are excellent. Incredible value and full of flavour. Only 6.90. Look forward to trying their 'asian' menu...."
Richard Jaffray
"This is a great place to order from. Large menu and slightly cheaper than surrounding places. Burgers, deep fried and chinese dishes are all good..."
CC
"This is our local fish and chip shop. Every meal I have had has been great, especially the sweet and sour pork dish. The chips are really good..."
CNZ
"Wow!! I ordered a chicken fillet burger with extra bacon and a curry roll and I am amazed! It was super delicious and I ordered it as a late night..."
Mari S
"All round good fish and chip shop. Fish is always yummy and moist and chips usually pretty good. Nice..."
Haileigh Patterson
"As you’d expect, Chinese food with Kiwi characteristics. Fast, friendly service. Rudimentary sit-down dinning experience but basically a takeaway..."
Chris Lipscombe
"The chicken burgers are incredible; the fish and chips are excellent; and the Chinese takeaways are also pretty good here. The wontons are a bit..."
Cameron McCulloch
"great fish and chip shop going to come back again and again superb chips and fish hot dog is your bog standard. Two min walk down to the beach with..."
Justin Broom
"Love their Food...so Yummy. My Partner & I love this Fish n Chip Shop..Lovely people who own it..."
Ailua Derek Fa'amao
"The typical NZ fish and chips and Chinese food place. Not necessarily my type of food but it's popular in NZ - so it's good for what it is. Their..."
Loli W
"Excellent F and C. Good value burgers. Nice..."
J K
"Crumbed fish on point, great semi shoe string fries, burgers with beetroot. Mega shrimp fried rice, perfect pineapple fritters. Thanks Fu..."
charles blakiston
"Some Good Pork Buns and good location right next to the beach could give a few more chips..."
Baden Clure
"Excellent fish and chips at a good..."
Pstutzy Nz
"Second time at this place, and just as yummy. I had a steak and cheese toasted sandwich, and a Bacon and Egg Burger. Both were yummy and well..."
Hugh Welsh
"Great Fish and Chips. Scallops good size, lovely fish. Looked forward to the hot dog as they are very hard to find the real ones up north. Still well..."
Michael Christenhusz
"Great fish n chips, with fast and friendly service..."
Paulie D
Spruce Goose
81/100 (3431 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Bar
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ribs
Prawns
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Wings
Toasts
Calamari
Risotto
Waffles
Calamares
Schnitzel
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Burger
Fish
Fish & Chips
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Fish & chips
Beef
Café
New Zealand
Bar
Café
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant/ cafe! It is dog friendly and overlooks the beach. We had the crumbed fish and chips and clam chowder. Both tasted delicious!..."
J K
"Generally a great place for breakfast with friendly helpful staff and prompt service. Can get busy so perhaps book in weekends. Great views of the..."
Peter Andrews
"Perfect beachside cafe. No frills. Just what you want at a beach cafe. Friendly staff. If you enjoy good food and with sights of flights landing,..."
balaji raj
"Being a bit of an aeroplane fanatic, this is the perfect spot for a bite and a drink. While the weather was a bit stormy and the sea was choppy, this..."
Phill Urquhart
"Great location with the beach across the road. We ordered a Fish and Chips,Seafood Chowder was devine and Spruce Goose Wafer with Bacon and..."
Sam Chan
"Great friendly café right next to the airport by the sea. Perfect location to watch the coming and going of aircraft and ferries crossing the..."
kitty fitton
"Great location with the beach across the road. Restaurant was modern, clean and busy with people. Generous with the bacon as it was ordered as a..."
Semesi
"Food and coffee were great and the views were simply..."
Rodney Elliott
"I was there on a Sunday before Xmas. It was full(as expected) and told to wait. After 10 mins we had our table. I have posted photos of the updated..."
Patta McCracken
"Such a perfect location to stop for a bite to eat before dropping someone to the airport without panicking about traffic and being late for a..."
Kirsty
"A must visit for everyone who comes to Wellington!! Lovely views and great atmosphere inside. Service was quick and friendly and the food was..."
Isabella Clague
"Lovely atmosphere in this place. The food is delicious. Would be great to have more vegetarian options, but what they do offer is quality. The..."
Pinder Kaur
"Beautiful kai and service. Super busy, but was seated quickly and food didn't have a wait. Coffee was fantastic. Highly..."
Sam Norton
"This is a busy cafe, great location near to the airport to get a bite to eat before travelling. Great service and coffee and the various selection of..."
Angela Halls
"Fast friendly service and had a fabulous burger and fries! Great view too..."
nigel saunders
"Casual Dinning across the road from Lyall Bay Beach, looking out to the ocean, people swimming, and dog friendly end of the beach. Can sit outside at..."
Di Wells
Thorndon Chippery
81/100 (940 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Fish
Fish & chips
Burger
Salad
Salmon
Fast food
Seafood
Fast food
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Definitely not going to be a regular spot for me due to the price but good if you are in the mood for a greasy splurge lunch on the odd occasion. Can..."
Eating My Way Around
"So busy when we arrived. Said it would take 25 minutes but it took 50! But you know what? It was worth it. I thought it might be a little costly but..."
Thomas O'Leary
"Great fish and chips. On the pricey end, but it is a long way to the competition. Fish is beautifully cooked, great crinkle cut chips (single serve..."
James
"The chippery is great if you're in a delicious greasy mood. Generous proportions at a fair price. The fish is battered very nicely, crunchy on the..."
Elena Torres
"I usually go there for their burgers, as they are super good and originals; The curly fries are delicious too and this outlet is located in Murphy..."
Megha Dogra
"The best fish and chips I’ve had in Wellington. Love the options for different fish and different chips.. I don’t tend to crave F&C, but I crave..."
Heather Logan
"Ordered online and the food turned up right in time about 25 minutes after I ordered. Chips were good although some of them so chunky they were raw...."
Emily Pavey
"I love the chippery. It's such a good concept and the staff are always awesome. It would be great to see people write more reviews when they have a..."
Chantal Billington
"Great food and atmosphere. Lunch time is busy can but that's to be expected in this part of town! Delicious shop for fish and chips - and they are..."
Davy Fogler
"Good food.  The burgers are quality and are definitely not your average fish n' chips fare. There can be a bit of a wait on busy nights but it's..."
Thomas Norman
"This Week's Roommates loves the Chippery! Excellent staff, a wide variety of options (also vegan and gluten-free options), and a cosy, yet..."
This Week's Roommates
"This place maybe in the Fast Food category but it is so popular that the fast part is relative...I recommend ordering online - we did on a..."
RaeRae
"I really like the choices of chips and batter, crumbed etc. The portions are large and tastes so good. Online ordering is also handy. I've also tried..."
Francine Jones
"Upmarket fish and chips. Had burgers tonight, very tasty. While you can get a normal beef burger, was great as I had pulled pork, others in the..."
Eileen Basher
"Good portions and good food. Well priced considering the hipsterish, boutiquey nature of the chippery, however a little expensive if you're just..."
Adaire Ward
"I found in reviewing the Mt Vic Chippery that for bog standard fish and chips it was better, both for price and contents, to go to a bog standard..."
Duncan Galletly
"The Chippery started with the Mount Vic Chippery and then expanded to our side of town, the Thorndon Chippery. We have been meaning to visit since it..."
Muffin Mum
"Restaurant quality takeaway with seats to dine in. Beautiful character building. I had Akaroa salmon with a mixed salad and the salmon was expertly..."
Richard
"This place is new and is housed in what was formerly Le Canard. You can't miss this place as it has a huge fish on the roof! I'm not really a fish..."
Julia Mc
"Flash as fish n chips. Select the fish the cooking style. Select the fries. Select the sauce. Enjoy!I very high cooked to order..."
Philip Reeve
"The business has changed hands recently. Usual standard and in a period of rebuild. Now called Thorndon Twin Fish. Ask for Eric the new owner. Harvey..."
Eelman Records TM New Zealand
"Friendly staff, tasty food, pricey for fish & chips There are something like 30 didn't types of fish on the board but the ones with the rocks is..."
Cynthia Lee
"Fantastic gluten free options available- suitable for a coeliac. They have a separate fryer for gluten free, can do GF batter for fish, and crumb for..."
Rach Barty
"Good little lunch joint with a reliable fish and chip special for $12! Thorndon Chippery is a good local addition and makes lunch much more..."
J.G. Seabrook
"Phenomenal fish and curly fries, excellent portion, delicious and fresh! Highly recommend this unassuming little shop, with good music and beer on..."
Darion Mannie
"Popped in a couple of months ago and had a fantastic meal with friendly staff and a good price. I got the Halloumi Burger and Kumara fries, an easy..."
Anne Victoria
"I had the craft beer battered tarakihi which is a fish native to New Zealand and Australian waters. Hand cut chips and a razzle dazzle tap beer. Go..."
Mark Cossin
"Fish is the best I've had in Wellington, kumera chips also a definite 10. Was expecting the same for the burgers but would give them a 7 out of 10..."
Tracey Hooper-Newton
"Great selection of fish. Good for takeaway. They do delivery too. But limited seating, so not so suitable for long conversation over..."
Joshua Ng
"fish and chips very nice,I will back tomorrow..."
黄娇
"Wow. So much choice! Gluten free battered fish and chips, deep fried battered gluten free chicken pieces AND gluten free burgers with bun. PLUS..."
Alice
"Chippery is my favourite fish and chip place in Wellington, no doubt! Great menu and service is superb. Great email promo deals for regulars...."
Evan Dub
"Ordered a pork belly burger with some beer battered fries and it was phenomenal! The staff there were so friendly and helpful - shoutout to Harvey..."
daisy trang
"Really nice place and food tastes yummy. Not like the typical NZ fish and chips where you can also buy 10 million other oily things. It's just a..."
Loli W
The Grill At Amora
81/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
International
New Zealand
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We went to the Grill last night for dinner and found the Amora to have a really quite and nice dinning experience. The waitress was very polite and..."
Walter Cavendish
"Our suite was absolutely amazing! Huge & spacious. Helpful staff & great food. My wife & I stayed here back in 2012. The museum & a whole heap of..."
Paul Hadley
"Stayed at the Amora during a honeymoon trip to New Zealand. The manager very thoughtfully upgraded us to a Club room and left us a nice card and..."
Matthew Tremaine
"Staying in room 115 on a Family pack. Excellent hotel from the moment we entered (here with my husband and two toddlers) and just absolutely..."
Kueta Lata
"I was invited here for a Chocolate experience event. Oh my. It was a lovely evening. The staff are so kind and courteous. I loved the atmosphere even..."
Sally Smith
"A great place to celebrate your wedding reception in Wellington. Can easily seat larger weddings, close to Wellington nightlife and the waterfront..."
Von Photography | Wellington wedding photographer
"Stays here have always been great. Nice clean modern rooms with big bathrooms. The breakfast downstairs was a bit on the average side..."
Scotty M
"Big hotel in best location with everything you can expect. Nice big rooms and friendly staff. Car parking was closed and not mentioned on website...."
Thomas Brettschneider
"What a place to unwind and just take a moment to relax from our busy life's. Amora hotel does offer you the experience to do just that. Reasonable..."
Tiaan van Staden
"Have not been in for years. Started on the top floor so the view was impressive. Overall not bad but really there are better options for the..."
Tristan “Capt” Neate
"Clean tidy rooms. Great customer service. Lovely inhouse restaurant, for dinner, lunch or breakfast. Rooms made up..."
Kirsty Ward
"Really nuce room, and spacious. Great staff. Good value and handy to all of..."
Meg Watts
"Loved the location....rooms serviced daily. Comfortable beds...all we..."
j j world fun
"Clean friendly good price amazing breakfast buffet comfortable bed and good quality ..."
jan fitzgerald
"Nice hotel, comfortable beds, some rooms and air conditioning are..."
Peter Cronwright
"Excellent Hotel in a Central Location - post earthquake there was a lack of customers but the staff kept an excellent high..."
Pat Flisher
The Backbencher Gastropub
81/100 (4676 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Lamb
Pasta
Fish & chips
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Duck
Calamari
Pork
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Gastropub
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Probably at the higher price end compared to the rest of the coffee shop we have checked out but definitely a good spot to sit and relax after..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"Lunch at the newly refurbished Backbencher today, with every meal receiving a 5/5 star rating! I had the roasted cauliflower bowl- not sure of exact..."
E M
"A well presented pub and eatery, enjoyed the beet salad with halloumi, however there was too much dressing so the salad in the bottom of my bowl was..."
David Burton
"Iconic bar. We arrived after the kitchen had closed so ordered a LOT of bar snacks for a group of 15+ people and were not disappointed. The staff..."
Maralda Williams
"A very interesting pub, catering to the political folk that work around it and those that just want to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. There is..."
Wain Stanton
"The food was decent. I do not like the new way to order, it's just a fast food place rather than a restaurant. The acoustics is not..."
Hugo Bosman
"A cool spot to explore and have a cuppa in the capital especially if you are around the beehive, just walk cross the street. Fun to look at the..."
Maggie Chen
"We had a great time here, went on a Sunday night so it was relatively quite. Service was good and we weren't waiting long to receive our meals. We..."
T J
"above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is..."
Fergus Mao
"One of my favourite spots in Wellington. Service is always spot on. As is the food and drinks offering! Thanks for looking after..."
Sam Miskimmin
"A Wellington institution that has been well renovated (again) with good food and a good range of beers. It ain't super cheap but the team are..."
Ben W
"Directly opposite Parliament, funny caricature statues, yummy food and nice..."
Victoria Piggott
The Crab Shack
81/100 (5634 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Bar
New Zealand
New Zealand
Seafood
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pasta
Fish & Chips
Salad
Tapas
Wings
Clam Chowder
Tacos
Chili
Prawns
Paella
Crab
Tempura
Clams
Fish & chips
Croquettes
Calamari
Cakes
Mussels
Burger
Lamb
Shellfish
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Shrimp
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."
Vicky Yiu
"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."
Brandy Rawiri
"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."
Cheok Yanny
"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."
Luigi
"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."
Balween Kohli
"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."
Shana Wahab
"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."
Hyerin Jo
"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."
Mark Christopher
"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."
Dotty Iorangi
"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."
BrandonK
"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."
Sheryl
"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."
Marggie Pascua
"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."
Harrison Drysdale
"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."
Samantha.laing
"A popular pl down on the welly waterfront, great service, staff and food. Tried the welly burger, a scoop of mussels and prawns. Also great with a..."
Sei
"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."
Daleslynn
"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."
Tom Luke
"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."
Shahdan Samnani
"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."
Annie Bananie
"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."
Al Mac
"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."
Pam
"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."
Nurul Saadah Noh
"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."
Dhananjay Apparao
"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."
Megha Dogra
"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."
Cesar Luis
"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."
Coco
"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."
Anna Naesmyth
"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."
Welly
"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."
Deepinder Bahia
"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic.  Love the atmosphere and location.  Great..."
Jennie Gutry
"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."
UnCovered Oz
"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."
Mighty Will
"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."
Foodie_addictee
"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."
Jimon007
"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."
Peter White
"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."
Eat Places
"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."
Sparky
"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."
Coffee Lover
"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."
Amorita Maharaj
"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."
Alysha Bower
"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."
Toni
"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."
Mya
"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."
Dave Lemonby
"Really nice place!It has good atmosphere!Staff are also really friendly!Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."
Vera Jiang
"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."
Christian
"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."
Mike White
"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."
James Cole
"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."
Christian
"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."
Jay
"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."
Jade :-)
"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."
Brittany
"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."
Stevie Cozens
"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."
LucyGoosey
"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."
Nirvanamajid94
"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."
Adaire Ward
"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed!  The lovely staff on the door took..."
Captain Underpants
"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."
Ann Onymous
"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."
Tyler Mcbride
"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."
Kate Yan
"The best garlic grabs ever!  Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu.  The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."
Food Mm
"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."
J Isla
"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."
Joy Maralit
"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."
Thirdwill
"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."
EpiCurious
"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."
Siobhan
"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."
Ryan.k.christie
"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."
Lee
"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."
Anthony Vincent
"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."
Salya
"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."
Loly
"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."
Miss Persistant
"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."
One Way
"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."
Pink Pie
"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."
Tee
"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."
Hubert Cheng
"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."
Kate S
"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."
Monique Marie
"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."
Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz
"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."
Tina Xu
"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."
Team Thomas
"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."
Linda
"Clam chowder. Simply..."
Niourk
"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."
Shelley Matthews
"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."
Rosemary Young
"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."
Yurika Nishiyama
"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."
Sabrina Zhou
"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."
Sara Rito
"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."
Dragon
"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."
Chelsea Carlyle
"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."
Yusuke Ando
"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."
JAZZ TRIO AND DUO
"Just loved the Crab Shack.  The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."
Jenny Ingram-Tung
"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."
Connie Consumes
"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."
Kelly Atkinson
"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."
Caffeinated Weka
"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."
Lucy Eats
"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."
Clark Rogers
"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."
Briar Roberts
"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."
Wilson Chau
"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."
PhillipYee
"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."
CC
"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."
Anna Shen
"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."
Claire
"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."
Kirsten G
"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."
Jade Mercer
"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."
Richard Taniwha
"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."
Carole Williams
"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."
Vinny N
"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."
Shiraneko
"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."
Sandra Savory
"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."
Callie
"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."
Daniel Taylor
"Good food, good service, well worth the..."
Mary T-soon
"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."
Caryl St Clair
"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."
Jo Malcolm
"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."
Jim
"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."
Kara I
"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."
Madicattt
"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."
Jehan
"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."
Dan Bowden
"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."
Kai Luv
"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."
Adam Rogers
"highly recommended but the portion might be a bit too small 🫶 love the steak- the cheese sauce's just *chef..."
Sharon Shum
"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."
James Mielke
"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."
Shidiq Md
"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."
Erica Lee
"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."
Ivan Teh
"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."
Andre Serfontein
"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."
Keila Jensen
"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."
• CADweazle •
"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."
Evana Smith
"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."
Michelle Hayes
"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."
Karen Fukutaki
"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."
Chad O'Hara
"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."
Joanne Goulding
"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."
Xiangyu Song
"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."
Markus Erdmann
"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."
Charles Jarvis
New Fortuna Restaurant
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"I’ve been addicted to this place since my staff dinner last year 😍 but their chicken feet is what I come back for the most! Their recipe is..."
Eva Fredricson
"Definitely the best Yum Cha in the town! Love their chicken feet and prawn dumplings, which are so so so delicious with generous portion size. To my..."
Jinjing Fang
"love new fortuna. Have been a regular for the past 18 months and continue to enjoy eating there. yum cha is beautiful. main meals are delicious. we..."
Fiona Edmonds
"Love love love New Fortuna, we have become regulars for the Yum Cha, it’s our go to place for any kind of celebration (or hang over). The dim sims,..."
Isabelle Rose May Kircher
"Been to yum cha twice and enjoyed it so much that I had to post a review - tiny bit more expensive than other yum cha places and no bowls just plates..."
Jax
"Myself and 14 of my workmates went for lunch here today for Yum Cha.Service was fantastic and food was great.  We all came out happy and with..."
Leisa Sutherland
"We had Yum Cha here today and we were very impressed the food tasted Great. It didn't take long for our food to be served and the service was..."
Leanne Brown
"We had yum cha twice at New Fortuna and we enjoyed both times. It is good authentic Cantonese dim sum. We will try their dinner some day...."
Catherine Khoo
"Lovely Yum Cha! Their food and service was great; specifically their dimsums and their pork buns! The food was always served hot by friendly..."
Florence Anastacio
"I love eating at this restaurant with my family. We always celebrate special occasions by dining in New Fortuna. Great food and service with nice and..."
Anne Estacio
"I had dinner here with a friend last night and it was amazing! The staff were lovely and even offered heaters to the tables! There were so many..."
Dayna Smith
"We have been here a couple of times for family or group events. Value for money is pretty good and the food was nice and tasty! We will definitely..."
Laurie Kapelle
"I had yum cha this afternoon for the first time and I was pleasently surprised, particularly given my previous bias and loyalty to yum cha at the..."
Tyler King
"Went there a few months back for yum cha. Nice and relaxed atmosphere with great service. Enjoyed most of the yum cha delights especially the pork..."
Rodge
"Parents took me to this place for my birthday haha mate they told me a story about how I chocked on a fish bone here when I was younger well yeah it..."
ASIAN_HAYDEN
"This place has turned into a lovely Yum Cha. We had lunch here and it was absolutely amazing, the food was great, and the service was amazing. The..."
Rosie
"New Fortuna has got a new uplift after Top Jade's chef joined them last month. Now they have got chefs specialised in Cantonese(HK) cuisine as well..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"“Great food, great prices, great service”,There are northern and southern China style food, i loved spicy food and seafood they cooked, also my..."
Na Qian
"I really like eating at New Fortuna restaurant. Yummy, well priced food and great service. The last visit I also noticed some..."
A Tasty Plate
"Loved the steamed whole fish. Good authentic Chinese. Don't order anything on the menu that isn't Chinese. My partner order a steak and it wasn't..."
Epicurious Nomad
"Been here a few times with family and friends. Usually it's outstanding (5 star), but on this occasion we left a little disappointed. Usual dishes..."
Mighty Will
"A little hard to find, but well with the effort.  We have eaten here on many an occasion for Yum Cha,  and I will say it again, the food is..."
Maurice Douglas
"We went for Yum Char today for lunch and the service was friendly, attentive and fast. Many offerings of different foods were brought to the table,..."
Vicki McCabe
"This was our first visit to the New Fortuna and we had a wonderful meal! The food was all gorgeously presented, and since we had quite a large party,..."
Anna
"We had an excellent meal to celebrate my mother's birthday. The food and the service was excellent. The food was full of flavour and freshly..."
Jacqui
"Tonight was the first time I have eaten at New Fortuna since it has been through a change of ownership. The dining area has been cleaned and..."
Erin Parlane
"This the the former Pearl Restaurant. Under new ownership. We have eaten Yum Char here on numerous occasions, but never had the urge to write..."
Maurice
"My family and I went there last Saturday for Lunch. We had heaps of yum cha as my family is a big eater and love chinese food. We've been going..."
Leopoldo Galang
"A friend and I had yum cha at Pearl last week.... and I'll definitely be going back.Clean, nice surroundings, good selection, reasonable prices,..."
Anahera Gray
"I have been to this restaurant a number of times now, and the experience has been consistently excellent. The food is served to a very..."
Thomas Nelson
"Brilliant restaurant that needs more advertising. I discovered it by pure accident and I am so happy I did. Service was brilliant, the food was..."
Ana V
"this place is fantastic, even my partner loves the place better than his restaurant, we frequent at least once a month and have taken my work..."
Melodie Tautau
"Went here for yum cha with my partner and it one of the best yumchas we have ever had - and trust me, we know a great yum cha when we have one! (and..."
NoodleHair 1
"Great Service! Always went there for Yum Char and by far their portions are bigger and tastier.We went there for the first time for dinner last..."
Simon W
"Great place for Yum Char! People thought Good World was yum, this place has home made yum char! Nice pan fried dumplings, shrimp dumplings, custard..."
Bonnie Callaghan
"Excellent place for a whole range of Asian dishes. The steamed whole fish, garlic boc choy and vegetable dishes are..."
Joe Ninety
"Definitely the best Yum Cha in the town! Love their chicken feet and prawn dumplings, which are so so so delicious with generous portion size. To my..."
Hanajan
"It’s definitely our most favorite yum cha restaurant in Wellington. Food is always fresh and people are friendly we always order the fried string..."
Rex S (Shimshady)
"Beautiful set up and amazing food! Four star instead of 5 because we had to wait 40min between placing the order and receiving the food. The kids..."
Rebecca Lim
"Very nice Chinese restaurant. Much better than the Dragon in city as easy to see even from the one star reviews from both. The Dragon 1star have a..."
Andrea Tripodi
"Found this place randomly. Was on ways to clocktower bakery then seen a small door leading upstairs to this hidden gem. Full of people. Nice food,..."
Sio Sale Leo
"First time here and really enjoyed it. Nicely presented menus and lots of choice. The food came out within a reasonable time and everything was..."
Tania Morgan
"great taste for Chinese Guangdong..."
bo hong
"Authentic really yummy, tasty food. We went for dinner but yum cha here is fabulous..."
Early Childhood
"Went there for yum cha. Food was nice and it was great that you could choose the items you wanted off the menu. Service was..."
Karen Lucas
"Nice little restaurant with good decorative renovation. Food is also above average. Highly..."
Hannah Jojofa
"What doesn't Jackson Street have? Features most of your favs, Har Gao, Shumai,..."
Malcolm Young
"I love YumCha and have eaten it in Hongkong and many places. I rate this restaraunt highly for taste, service, and price. It's definitely not the..."
Marko Cunningham
"Delicious coriander prawn dumplings and custard tarts. Lovely..."
Kate
"Wonderful food. Restaurant was busy but while staff was limited they were friendly and..."
Peter O'Shea
"Had my sons birthday the other week was mentioned to be just a small occasion for out family the server's went out of their way for the kids making..."
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Coco At The Roxy
81/100 (515 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Breakfast
Halloumi
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Wings
Duck
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Burger
Ribs
Curry
Beef
Polenta
Ice Cream
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Mid-range
"We came to Coco for WOAP. The service was great and we were attended to instantly. I absolutely love the vibe there. Check out my..."
Sheryl
"Stopped in to see the award winning team whipping up some cocktails and WOW!What turned up at the table blew us all away and exceeded all..."
Charles Goldsmith
"Have dined at Coca At the Roxy twice now and enjoy their food which they update regularly. Nothing like a movie afterwards. Service is fantastic and..."
Sharon Harvey
"Great service and a creative menu. This place is a little gem outside the city. The decor is missing something but we really enjoyed what we thought..."
Jason Berryman
"Honestly cannot fault this place. Food was amazing, very reasonably priced. I would say you cannot get a better cocktail in Wellington than from..."
Damage
"We stopped in for afternoon tea, although I have eaten dinner here a few years ago and remember it being delicious. The coffee and food was..."
Jess Hale
"We recently went to Coco on a Grabone deal with movie. We were so impressed with the standard of the food that we will be back for more! The platter..."
Humbleluxury
"Haven't dined here yet but by golly the baristas here good (serving mojo coffee). Kids had cupcakes and gingerbread cookies which were devoured. The..."
Eleanor Purdey Smith
"Great range of interesting food options, well presented and with great flavour. It was nice having some light options available that weren't just..."
EpiCurious
"A wonderful selection of plates to share. From duck fat potatoes and summer veg to pork belly and their Bond burger. Everything was well flavoured, ..."
Cheyneismyhero
"The laid back atmosphere of the Roxy makes for a very enjoyable cinema experience. You can take cinema snacks, desserts & beverages into the theatre..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Popped in for a Sunday coffee catch up as one of our usual haunts was busy. Great service and great atmosphere (great music) which is always big on..."
RaeRae
"My small cousin, Skye, and I share the same birthday month. Although there is a 20 year age gap between the two of us, this usually results in a..."
Jacqueline Quillen
"She's a funny old beast Coco, tucked away at the back of the Roxy and obviously designed for the movie going masses. But I like her. Let me tell you..."
Ian Apperley
"Expensive but totally worth it for a special night with love ones. We had dinner there twice and really loved each visit. Beautiful food..."
Liuting Sun
"Awesome building! Thanks to the owners for being so passionate and bringing back the glitz. Thanks heaps to the staff for being so friendly and..."
Leesa Williamson
"Four of us went for dinner here on friday night. Had the Peninsula platter for two and couple of sides. Food was outstanding. The decor n atmosphere..."
Gordon Freeman
"We would like to express our appreciation to the Management and staff for the superb service we received during our two recent..."
Nik Zahariadis
"This is a fantastic location to take out-of-town visitors for a coffee or meal before dropping them at the airport. The food is varied, imaginative,..."
Charlotte Heather
"We've had quite a few meals here and have always been impressed with the service and the food. The staff are great with the kids and are helpful and..."
Inga Fillary
"We enjoyed the vegan breakfast. The black rice pudding with vanilla poached rhubarb was superb. The staff were very friendly and efficient and the..."
Merron
"My experience at Coco's at the Roxy was similar to my experience with online dating about a decade ago; and for anyone who has ever tried online..."
Kiwi American
"I do not normally take the time to write one of these but decided that it was the least I could do after being looked after so well.My husband..."
Kerry Coogan
"I visited the place in the early afternoon on Saturday, I am so impressed with the place and a magnificent exhibition of costumes that seem from a..."
Cesar Adrian Breton
"Was my first time here (I know took me long enough!). Great interior and a great spot for an arvo coffee and catch up.Will be back to sample the..."
Abigail Rajendran
"Wow went for dinner on Friday evening 20 April 2012, four adults and one child.Awesome food and great service, our 11 year old son can't..."
Angela
"Went to Wellington last week, for a break with my mum Marina. We live in New Plymouth. And met my sister and nephew there who are from Christchurch...."
Awhina Pihama Wallace
"Food better than expected interesting menu and wine by the glass selection. Loved the decor and feel of the room found staff helpful and friendly.All..."
Mat
"I agree with the last review. We had an excellent meal at the Roxy -the fish and risotto were very tasty and well presented. Service was..."
Chris Norman
"This restaurant is fantastic. Dont know why some people were so critical especially soon after it opened. You have to give the staff time to settle..."
Don Bandaranayake
"I've eaten at the Roxy a number of times now and I'll keep going back for more. I'd go back many times just for the chips - I'm not sure..."
Evelyn Dann
"We went to have dinner and see a movie out at the Roxy last week. I read the reviews, but needed to try it for myself as it is a new place and of..."
Trysomethingnew
"I thought everything was great but I ordered the fettuccine with bacon tomato and onion, no mention of olives on the menu, the meal comes out and..."
Amyrose Drysdale
"After reading the previous reviews we thought it would be a good idea to give the new restaurant some time to sort out there issues.Our..."
Tom Marsh
"We went on a Wednesday for lunch. The food was lovely and tasty. The atmosphere was really nice and so were the staff. A bit expensive but..."
Reviewer007
"Just been back again. Our wedding anniversary. The Hare was great. So was the chicken. Thanks..."
Al Jackson
"Sunday roast is great value for money. Generous serving of tender meat, yummy potatoes, nice gravy. Yorkshire pudding was okay. No mint sauce..."
Cassie Mitchell
"What a beautiful Cinema. Bar upstairs and restaurant downstairs. Two beautiful Cinema to watch the latest movies. Award winning cocktails and meals..."
Chanthavee Samountry
"Nice cosy restaurant. Especially nice if wanting to just get a quick small bite or sharing plates with a group of people before or after a..."
LECK THAM (LecksTech)
"First night on a new menu. Pork Belly was great, with some ok sides. Desert platter was pretty special also. Great service and some good meals for..."
Key Man
"An exceptional restaurant located in the heart of one of the best cinemas in the world. With an ever changing, delicious, menu to choose from you'll..."
Padraigh Doyle
"A fantastic and gastronomically interesting place to have dinner with your movie experience. Never before have I seen cauliflower used as a sauce for..."
Psyckers DO
"Love this place. Interesting history. Had a great coffee and cake Excuse the very poor photo..."
J B
"We had a lovely evening at CoCo recently. The new menu was very good and we all loved our meals. Great service too. Highly..."
Sarah Cull
"Ferrari Owners Club Of New Zealand Mid Winter Dinner 2022. We have just had the BEST FOOD at one of our events in many a long year. All 52 attendees..."
Jonathan Paape
"Less perfect today, sorry. Server running off half way through the order, no sugar on tables, cake no better than a supermarket slice, bathroom..."
Harry Brendon Potter
"Amazing fried feta appetizer! Would come back just for..."
Alex
"Friendly staff and great service. Food was very good so we'll be back here even if we don't see a film as..."
Alex Pannekoek
"Loved coming here on my birthday, and having dinner before watching a movie. The cocktail in the photo was very tasty and the food good. Gives a..."
Aimee Hockenhull
"A great restaurant. They have a lovely menu packed with different items and enough variety to please even fussy diners, and their (large) sharing..."
CJD
"Best food I had in a long time. Went with our whole company of around 40 people. Each table received multiple share platters. Each platter as good..."
Lindie Beukes
The Botanist
81/100 (2079 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
European
Cafe
New Zealand
European
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Pancakes
Fish
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
Toasts
Halloumi
Sit down
Café
Healthy
European
International
New Zealand
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I decided to get lunch from The Botanist at Lyall Bay for my first visit. They are highly popular by foodies/locals in Welly and serve modern..."
Veeral Patel
"Our go to brunch spot in welly! Great food and always fast service...."
Zara Mortimer
"the vegan big breakfast is great, so are the pancakes. Definitely one of the best places for a vegan brunch. Is more on the expensive side but you..."
Hugh Parsons
"Delicious food! Had the banana blossom fish and chips which was awesome and very.. fish like.. which is good if you like fish! Also had a couple of..."
Kat Ford
"New to wellington and was looking for a vegetarian place with lods of options desperately when my friend took me to The Botanist and trying their..."
Happy
"Big vegan ups to my new neighbourhood fave! Just wish I'd tried it earlier! Delish food in a lovely relaxed place. Great kids options too, mine..."
Eating My Way Around
"Had the most delicious brunch here! The food was amazing! Not usually a sweet brekkie person but the pancakes were sooo good and also got a side of..."
Lizzie
"I always thought vegetarian food was the reserve of sad hippies who chomped on boiled cabbage and mung beans. We actually popped into The Botanist..."
William SMITH
"Popped in here for a beer after spending the afternoon at the beach across the road, and what a gem! They had a great selection of local craft beers..."
Maddie Jones
"I’ve been here a few times and and always enjoyed the consistently delicious food and great beer, and the chocolate Kahlua dessert is to die for!..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"So great to have another vegetarian restaurant! Interesting menu, lots of variety. Great flavours. The spring roll is a favourite, as are the..."
Em
"Love this place and come all the time! Amazing gluten free/veggie & vegan options. Definitely recommend these pictured, especially the ‘hash’ and..."
Celiac Teen
"It is a hidden gem, nestled just in front of the beach, offering breath-taking views of the ocean. Whether you're a local looking for a peaceful spot..."
William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal
"The food was outstanding! Vegetarian and filling breakfast platter (the Lyall I think). The place was esthetically pleasing with plenty of room and..."
Josh
"Amazing place for vegetarian food! They have a huge menu range, good coffee and extremely yummy food! Fantastic place to grab coffee, cake, cocktails..."
Kirstie Hamilton
"Never thought I’d be reviewing a vegetarian restaurant but I’m more than happy to review T H E TASTIEST vegetarian meal I’ve ever had. Dining..."
Ashleigh Carlyle
"Great coffee... aromas of molasses. Big Lyall came with eggs, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, vege sausage, hash brown, and jalapeñoe poppers...."
Cherie King
"We were a party of six plus a dog and we had a feast. Their vegetarian dishes are very well presented and absolutely delicious 😋. Excellent vibe,..."
Davide Baj
"Their burger competition entry is AWESOME. the crunchy duck wonton on top was really tasty. The bum was like a Chinese bao. So interesting and..."
Kaha Wahine
"I had the pancakes and they were perfect. Took the fussy MIL and she loved the place. Dog friendly indoor and outdoor which was great for us after a..."
Glyn Alcock
"My husband and I had an early dinner before a flight. Delicious as usual. Service was great, and quite fast, which suited us. My husband had the..."
Jane Chapman
"A gorgeous place. Only regret, not coming here when I was plant based. Great staff, great food and atmosphere. Loved the decor. Very relaxing,..."
Light Begets Light
"Cute cafe with an excellent menu of interesting, varied vegan & vegetarian plates. We came on a quiet Tuesday morning. The light and plant filled..."
Shay Zhang
"This is one of our favourite restaurants of all time. Everytime we go, whether it's brunch or dinner the food is to die for! There's always something..."
William Dragicevic
"Full vegan restaurant that doesn’t taste like vegan! I could go vegan forever if anyone could serve their menu everyday. Very creative combination..."
Olivia Victorius
"Me and my Mrs had a great time here. It was cold and windy outside and one of the staff noticed we were feeling cold and they let us in and gave us..."
Andrew K
Daruma Sushi-go-round Cuba
81/100 (579 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Fish
Udon
"Really good range of good quality sushi. Regular variation of what's on offer too which makes each visit a new experience. Ramen, Udon etc also..."
Simon U
"Great service, reasonable prices and delicious food. I've taken family and friends here many times and it's always great, big fan. Thanks..."
Jessie
"Visited this place while we are at Wellington. I'm so thrilled to see salmon skin on the sushi belt. It's one of my favorite which I can't get in..."
Colleen Chong
"I'm glad to be back to have my sushi/sashimi fix. They actually have more choices here which are authentic and not the familiar ones you see at every..."
DrJ G
"My sister was in town from New Plymouth with my niece and nephew. They really wanted to go to a sushi train. I wasn't aware of one until we..."
Sean P E Fleming
"It is my first time to try sushi train in Wellington. Very good place! We love it and certainly will return here! Sushi are very fresh and the staffs..."
Vera Jiang
"Loved it here :) first time having a sushi train. Great variety, very very fresh !!! Certainly coming back again ! Friendly staff ! Did not have to..."
Sarah Simmiss
"Fantastic fresh sushi. Heaps of variety in the sushi train and reasonably priced. Friendly service. It would get a higher rating from me if they..."
Ellie
"Probably the best sushi train in Wellington, everything is always pretty fresh, I eat here a lot for lunch, the staff are always very friendly and..."
Craigy Lee
"Such a cute place! Yummy sushi and friendly service. A very nice range of fresh sushi, all served on conveyer..."
Connie
"This is by far the best Sushi Train in Wellington. The sushi is always perfect and there is such attention to detail which is great to see. Prices..."
Katie Myer
"Absolutely brilliant! Fantastic service and food to match. The plates come out with every bit of care and attention time after time with consistent..."
Pete G
"Best sushi restaurant in Wellington in my opinion. Staff are courteous, friendly and quick to respond. The food here seems more fresh than other..."
Dee
"I come here a lot and always get great service and delicious food. The teriyaki chicken, edamame and seaweed salad are lovely. Lots of different..."
Sophie Boot
"Have been here a few times, always friendly clean and tasty. More variety than other Sushi train restaurants; it can be a drag having five options..."
Jonno Huntington
"Really great little place, the staff are always friendly and polite. The food is fresh and tasty - I particularly enjoyed the soft shell crab. In..."
DebHead
"LOVE this place. Such great service, they always greet you in Japanese when you arrive and leave. Good variety of Japanese dishes, their tuna/avocado..."
Hayley
"Been here many times before and i've always left satisfied. Great food and great customer service. Whenever I visit I always like to start off with a..."
Kat
"Sunday night in Wellington and I needed a Sushi fix. I had passed this little Gem the previous night and also that afternoon, so had reminded my..."
Cassandra Heke
"How awesome was this dining experience. To say we sampled would be an understatement. We loved every bit of it. 21 plates we tried between us and it..."
Sarah Thomas
"Loved it. Kazu has the best sushi in Wellington. It's fun watching all the seafood go around and around on the moving tray in the centre of the..."
Dan Ross
"Nice, easy, convenient. Chicken katsu mightve been a little overcooked but was still yum overall, satisfied my craving of curry udon and the sushi..."
Peony Yang
"Brilliant place for a quick eat and perfect for my two vegetarian kids... the tuna was delicious... infact everything was so yummy. Definitely..."
Sonya Ford
"Keep coming back here! The sushi train is so tempting and delicious. Great solution for delicious, quick lunch with no hustle. It is strategically..."
indah nuria Savitri
"What a fun way to have sushi! The quality of sushi is totally different from picking up pre-made ones. These sushi plates are freshly made so the..."
Linda Park
"Absolutely love this place!!! A great selection of fresh raw seafood, as well as cooked foods. My favourites... salmon roe, Kingfish, whole baby..."
Pamela Ngan
"It’s hard to complain about a place where the food literally appears before your eyes. The sushi is good. The fish is fresh and the rice portions..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"I been here like I week 3time, coz they got so many seafood choices 😍😍😍I like the scallop sushi,taste like juicy and..."
Angela Wan
"You guys. It's really good and, in these days of costly everything, a 4 peice plate of yummy spicy chicken roll was $4.90. Ditto seared Kingfish..."
Sally McLennan
One Fat Bird
81/100 (2035 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
Gastropub
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish & chips
Salad
Duck
Fish & Chips
Burger
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Pub
Gastropub
European
New Zealand
Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Delicious food. Sometimes, if you don't book, you may have to wait a while for a table. The service speed is standard, sometimes a little slow when..."
Justin Chua
"Good service and the atmosphere is pleasant and warm. We had the Wellington on a Plate burger special, and while I am a fan of blue cheese, in this..."
EpiCurious
"There is a pleasant and whimsical sense of humor in this cafe; framed pencils of famous cartoon characters and bird houses on the wall. Solid kitchen..."
Jade M.
"Came for breakfast today just after 11am and it was really nice. Coffee was very good. The man who served us today was really nice and friendly (he..."
Sharon Harvey
"A great local pub, excellent selection of beer and great service. We went with friend on a Thursday and 5/6 of our party had the build your own..."
Muffin Mum
"Great spot for live music, delicious craft beer and a good pub meal. My friends and I love steak night on Thursdays and the rotating beer selection..."
Kelsey Fly
"Very pleasant local pub though a dismissive head barman put me off with his attitude. Went here with friends for the Tuesday Quiz Night which was..."
Jonathan Goodson
"Called in for lunch using an entertainment voucher (2-4-1) after it popped up on the ap.The decor is quirky yet comfortable and I imagine..."
A Tasty Plate
"Just moved to karori , so decided to try out one fat bird for a drink and a bite to eat! Great selection of beers and wines . My friend and I bought..."
Dave Reidy
"The best kids menu's ever, food was fresh and well presented they were late bringing out one meal but compensated by not charging us for it, we were..."
Cara Millar
"Excellent food, great service, and always room for the family. Tonight when faced with the prospect of going downtown and getting the runaround for..."
James Mielke
"We happened upon One Fat Bird by chance and it was an incredible place to go with the family. We were only there for appetisers and drinks..."
Mrs. Scott
"Nice place for a reasonably priced meal. Had a good atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. Meals were tasty and delivered quickly. I..."
Kane Lynn
"One Fat Bird is the best kept secret in Karori! After a busy day of house hunting we stumbled in famished. Wonderful service and killer wings to..."
Erin Da Silva
"Great place for an early morning breakfast to watch the rugby. Food was good, service was excellent for such a large crowd. Definitely will come..."
Bronwyn Donaldson
"Great selection of food and beverages, although priced slightly high. Overall, really friendly staff and a warm and welcoming environment. Has a..."
Tim
"We visited One Fat Bird for some beers, snacks and story telling after a family funeral. The service was excellent and the platters and beer..."
Mary Chamberlain
"Kids friendly restaurant, attentive staff, great kids menu with drink and dessert inclusive for 11$. Sunday after 5pm kids eat free. Some street..."
s s
"Great local pub, wide selection of beers and wines. Food is good quality "pub grub" especially the..."
Richard Busby
"This was a really good choice to meet up with friends for drinks before a show. Food is good with nice sized portions. A nice selection of beers,..."
Harry Brendon Potter
"We shared a wonderful meal with wonderful dear friends visiting from Australia. So glad we decided to go out of our suburb and eat here. They had..."
Alison Scott
"WOAP 🍔 was fantastic, 10/10. Lots of flavours that all complimented each other. The food is usually great here but this was exceptional. I'll..."
Helen Atkinson
"Really great service. The waiting staff were lovely. The food was nice enough. Perfect for a multi generational family meal. I did feel it was..."
Roger Burra
"A friendly and fast service. The meal was fantastic. Excellent value for money. Plenty of lager on..."
Brent Smith
Chocolate Dayz Cafe
80/100 (819 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Toasts
Burger
Cakes
Fish
Pancakes
Café
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Beautiful location and the food is delicious however very overpriced which is understandable I guess due to the nice location. I will be going back..."
Neha280619
"I love this place! Got eggs benedict with bacon and one of the best I’ve ever had. Service was great and prices are reasonably good for a café...."
Brooke Taylor
"This place is AMAZING! Would 100% recommend i had the fishcakes it has so much salmon on it and works so well with the spinich the egg was cool..."
Ashleigh Sorensen
"I saw some negative feedback re this place. However, for me this has been good. Great view and comfortable atmosphere. Food was served adequately..."
Jimon007
"You cannot beat the location and view of this cafe. We ordered the fish and chips but the fish was very dry and the side salad needs more dressing...."
Christian
"Great location with good seating options inside and outside (plenty of shaded spots and in the sun options). Right next door is a beautiful shop with..."
Kathryn G
"10/10 Would Eat Again! Tandoori Chicken Was a Cracker With My Pet Guinea Pig. Definetly  Would Eat There Again Eastbourne All the way! East Side Rep..."
Roan O'sullivan
"Great service. I popped in the other day with my mum who is down from Hamilton. My step grandparents introduced us to you. I love how it's close to..."
Emma Taylor
"Went there last weekend with my family. The cabinet selection was great with heaps of options to choose from for a reasonable price. I had the fish..."
Wendy M
"I think this place is going to be my new "I can't be stuffed driving into Wellington" hang out. It has a similar ambiance to Chocolate Frog &..."
Julia Mc
"I went here with my family for lunch.We ordered the smoked chicken, kumara and green leaf salad (very fresh), sausage roll ( one of the best I..."
Jayita
"Lazy Sunday morning and the only thing to worry about was finding Cobar shut. But chocolate dayz seemed to be open and, never having been, we gave it..."
Duncan Galletly
"I normally dinein this place Sunday afternoon with at least 5 or 6 friends. We always go there at their busiest time with long cue front of till...."
One Way
"I went here today with my girlfriend looking for a place to eat lunch while we were spending the day at Eastbourne Beach, the setting of the place..."
Carlo Lim
"We met friends here on a Sunday morning at 10am for brunch and although we couldn't book a table, there were enough seating options for the four of..."
Mary Roberts
"Went expecting a lot and was not disappointed....fish and chips were just right...fish was moist and the coating crisp..chips lovely and golden all..."
Rusty Burk
"As regular patrons at the Chocolate Fish and Chocolate Frog cafes, it has taken us long enough to make it over to Chocolate Dayz. Our first..."
Michelle
"Absolutely fantastic place to sit down (if you can get a table) and take in the sights and sounds of Days Bay. The cafe was packed the intire time..."
DebHead
"Lunch | Sunday 7th August 2011 | Lunch at Chocolate Dayz Cafe was SUPERB!!! The flavours were fabulous and the espresso exceptional. Even though..."
Kathryn Price
"Been to Chocolate Dayz Cafe again - usually go about 3 times a year. Again the wholesome food is cooked and presented well and tastes delicious...."
Jacqui Bolamina
"Chocolate Dayz has been a popular beachside attraction for years, and you certainly can't beat scenery that looks out across to Wellington Harbour...."
Caffeinated Weka
"Just the place for a scrummy breakfast. Food, coffee, service, environment all good. They were quick too. Prices slightly on the high side but people..."
Ali Couscous
"Not sure if theres maybe new owners as I had been a lot before, love this place so much but the coffee wasn't very good. Overall still love the..."
Alex Carter
"This is our new favourite place for brunch! Nice views, friendly staff, quick service and quality food at a good price. You can sit outside or inside..."
Tina Faulkner
"Wow. Great food, great service, awesome views, awesome location. I had the most delicious lunch (French Toast) and the Blueberry Bliss smoothie was..."
Haydn Murdoch
"You won't find a better bacon hash stack anywhere. Cant be done. Always a treat to go there, management and staff take a pride in what they do..."
Sam Cooper
"Great spot to stop after a full day on the trails. The food and service was great and you could wait on the deck and see the ferry come..."
Steve Macbeth
"I recently visited Chocolate Days Cafe and was thoroughly impressed. The coffee scones were amazing - they were warm, fluffy, and had the perfect..."
Dirk van der Walt
"Awesome halloumi and mushroom stack and best mocha as well! They also had an amazing baklava..."
Stine Mischke
"Best pie in Wellington! And the chicken burger is amazing too, definitely worth the drive. Friendly and quick & delicious..."
Hannah Crawshaw
"Had been to this cafe 21/2 years ago and wanted to go back again and it did not disappoint! Absolutely perfect! Best coffee we've had in ages and..."
Sharon Robertson
"Fantastic café to relax in. Great music, friendly staff & lovely view of the water. I had their gf chocolate hazelnut cake - soooooo good & not..."
Margaret Crisp
"Nice little cafe right next to the beach and only a few minutes from the ferry dock. You can also take bus 83 there. Friendly staff and good food,..."
Timothy Claassens
"This place is great. First up - the young people working there gave great customer service! Friendly, food came out and quickly and they cleared the..."
Debbie Baker
"You mast go there! Fantastic food and great coffee. Baklava is out of this..."
Franjo Strajnar
"Cute little place, coffee was good. Didn’t try the..."
J K
"Salmon bagel & relish Ham Croissant and salad Melting moment Plum tart n Yoghurt All totally devine! Thanks Totally recommend 😋☺️ Great quick..."
tam peters
"Beautiful location, wonderful mocca, friendly staff. Delicious scones. This is my mascot Nat Geo. He goes on walks, boats, planes and trains with me..."
Jude Head
"Nice place to sit and the staff were friendly. No vegan options. The vegetarian big breakfast was fine but a bit lack lustre, the chai latte was..."
Thomas Beagle
"Such good food and coffee, plus a spectacular view across the water. We had the french toast and potato hash and both were super super tasty. Coffee..."
Kyria Laird
Papparich
80/100 (1098 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Singaporean
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Laksa
Fish
Noodle
Beef
"Ordered this during Level 2 lockdown as a takeaway option with Uber eats. It was made quickly. I’ve had a few Laksas in my time..."
JamesNZ
"Enjoy the chicken curry laksa, had good portions of chicken + noodles 🍜and the coconut 🥥 curry soup was well seasoned. Loved the curry chicken..."
Veeral Patel
"Ordered the milo dinasaur and the beef rendang with roti canai dhal and sambhal. Heard sooooo much about the milo can’t believe it’s taken me..."
#fatlyfe
"Great food. Went here with colleagues for a work lunch and everyone enjoyed their meal. Would definitely visit again soon with family and friends...."
Tushar Panchal
"Pricing is ridiculously cheap, and the food is pretty good! You had me at deep fried chicken skin. Great place for all occasions, brunch, lunch or..."
Mareko Panapa
"Very tasty food, i had it on new year's eve when all the restaurants on the quay are fully booked. Very impressive place, will go back this week..."
Xu Mona
"Best Malaysian restaurant in Welly. Not only the foods but also the drinks are wonderful. Basically each dish that I’ve ordered was delicious, it..."
Vicky Yiu
"Was fortunate enough to have the Papparich experience through the recommendation of my boss - awesome choices, love the drink range ( saw the Milo..."
Mia U
"Perfect service and delicious food! Ordered the food and just waited for 8mins. Their services are super fast and friendly.Food was so..."
Holly He
"Overall is okay, but my husband not liking his crispy egg noodle N14. It’s hard noodle and less taste. My char koew tuew is good, ordered the..."
Vivian Wong
"Had lunch here today before it got packed - there is so many options for lunch it’s fantastic- I got the RO5 (papa special Nasi lemak & prawn..."
Sei
"Love love the drinks. Service is great and the food is amazing although waiting time can be awfully long regardless of how busy/empty it is...."
Lily Anne
"Love the laksa, coffee jelly milk tea, chicken rendang and another noodle dish (cant remember the name) everything was tasty. Staff friendly, polite,..."
Vawtan
"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceMalaysian Restaurant with superb serving systemYou..."
곰정안
"I definitely enjoyed PappaRich! When you walk in, you are greeted by very friendly staff. We didn’t have to wait long after we ordered our food..."
Abigail Madelo
"Large portion sizes, authentic Asian flavours, one order is normally enough to share between two unless you're extra hungry. I have been here at..."
Shiny H Appy
"Busy little place which is always a good sign. The ordering of meals is a bit strange, we watched quite a few people try and place their orders..."
Sally
"First time at a Papparich and it is the best Malaysian I have had so far. Fast service. Refreshing drinks. Will definitely be coming back here...."
Shazneen Zaim
"Went to this restaurant with my family. We shared fried chicken, and then individually ordered our main and dessert. We enjoyed everything. I ordered..."
Inuneko
"Top 3 asian restaurant in wellington, if not the best, great service too! Superb congee, delicious crispy chicken skin, awesome crispy egg noodle,..."
Mike.not666
"Went here this weekend and everything was well worth it! We got chicken skin for entree which was very crispy and tasty, nasi goreng with fried..."
Niño Sara
"Interesting coffees. Lakes was huge, and tasty. Fried Banana is absolutely delicious!! Get in early to this place coz it fills up super fast at lunch..."
Sally
"Heart eye emoji!!! 😍😍😍ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! Massive as portions. Recommend the R01 chicken rice with steamed chicken if..."
Crumpet King
"Amazing find in wellington city! Quick, fast and authentic tasting... I would highly recommend!The roti was one of the best I have ever had with..."
Jaffa
"This is the closest you can come to experiencing the truly amazing and unique Malaysian cuisine. I had to come here a few times just to try..."
Justin Chua
"Love this place! Food was absolutely delish. Decent price and decent portions! Drinks are very different from ones I've had around. Dessert here is a..."
Coco
"Arrived papparich at around 12ish and the store was nearly full. Fortunately we found the last table to sit down.I ordered a curry egg noodles..."
Shirley Yu
"Great value for money. Large portions, very tasty food and friendly staff. Food came out quickly despite a lot of people at the restaurant. The only..."
Kjanpants
"Loved everything! Staff was friendly and good decor. Bathrooms could be cleaner, they just looked old too. Priced reasonably.Food was..."
FoodieLady
"have been a regular customer to paparich.At the begining , it felt good to see there are so much drinks selection and also the dishes tasted..."
Dguangquan1982
"This is fast becoming a favourite spot for me when im in Wellington.  The Nasi Lemak Chicken Curry with Prawn is absolutely delicious, the flavour..."
Ronel Kapp
"Has to be one of the best Malaysian restaurants I have been in too. Roti canai was excellent. The chicken gravy on the side could have better but..."
Anant
"Very authentic Malaysian food. Busy and noisy atmosphere but that makes it work so well. Ordering is a treat. Good place that will always be busy..."
Rachael Trudgeon
"There is an odd dearth of mid week mid-range dinner dining options in town and the only eating places I came across were fast food joints or European..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Hubby and I both had the chicken laksa and we found it pretty meh. Good flavour but could have done with more chicken and there was no hard boiled..."
Heather Ngamanu
"Great malaysian eatery! After seeing PappaRich's foodgasm photos all over social media a friend and I made an effort to try it out. When we arrived..."
Vicki Wong
"Been here multiple times and you know Paparich will not fail you - we have tried Laksa, roti, chicken rice, stir fried noddles, various..."
TinaS
"Have tried Malaysian and heard about this place. So have been there 3 times. This place is busy and food taste was good. There are good selection of..."
Jimon007
"Followed my nose to an authentic(ish) chicken rice place. Hainan chicken rice is in my top ten favourite dishes of all time list. I will go..."
Mya
"I have been to the one in Auckland so this was the first time visiting Wellington branch. The shop deco was light and welcoming. Staff were really..."
Christian
"A neat place to catch up with friends! Ordered the vegetarian sweet and sour (soy) chicken, and was really impressed by how much it tasted like..."
Daisy Smith
"Damn good laksa! The chicken was a little light - but the flavour and noodles were fantastic, as were the generous chunks of fresh eggplant and tofu...."
EpiCurious
"The food is nice, the price is reasonable. Umm, it's a lovely place. The food is coming quick, and the service is nice too. I really love the banana..."
Linshiqin829
"the service is good. serving time ia reasonable. the taste is as good as imagined. would recommend to all. will bring my family next time for..."
Leilei Sun
"Popped in for lunch during the weekend. Was very busy but not a long wait, only 5 mins! Love the ordering system. Ordered 2 iced beverages - the..."
Maggie Cheung
"Have been to Papparich four times since it opened and have been impressed each time. The friends I've been with have been equally impressed. The..."
Mighty Will
"The location is great for lunch during working days, the restaurant looks very clean, bright and chic. Always came during busy times but still got..."
Vogue Foodie
"Stopped in today for a lunch with two friends. The lady (I think an owner) showed us to our seats, advised on how to order using the ticket and bell..."
Team Thomas
"We came on a Wednesday evening and arrived at 5:15, when we left just over an hour later it was packed so it's still a good idea to come early to..."
Jessica Lane
"Arrived for a spot of brunch on a Saturday morning just after their opening hours.   We managed to get a table right away,  however if we had left..."
Rosemary Young
"I would like to recommend Tau food palm sugar p01 and Fried rice noodle N17!!!Also their roti is really delicious and fresh Plus really good..."
Zhilinhu90
"Just a few days ago, PappaRich opened its door in Wellington for the first time. It is a Malaysian restaurant chain that aims at recreating authentic..."
Lily Brown
"Checked out this place this noon as friends strongly recommended. It was packed and we had to wait outside for a while. We put down what we would go..."
Kate Yan
"Good Malaysian food with generously sized portions. PappaRich gets very busy at midday so it’s best to get there a bit earlier or just after the..."
Angela
"4pm ...Wandering around the city starving... hesitantly I wandered in, drawn by the modern, bright easy ambience... and the fact it was open. The..."
shelley malcolm berry
"Dropped in for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised on quality of Malaysian food and its authorticity. Meal choices from extensive menu were..."
Graeme Wooller
"You get to fill out the dockets yourself and call the wait staff through a buzzer. The food is good, but there are much better Malaysian around. ..."
Twenty Six
"Really awesome Malaysian food! Recommend dining in though cause the portion sizes appear to be quite different for takeaway (reason why not 5..."
Shaqtech
"First time tried when me and my hubby went for a trip to Wellington. Had an amazing dinner. Excellent customer service. Highly recommended this..."
Neetu Deo
"Good Malaysian cuisine. Crowded on weekends but excellent service! Would definitely love to come again for some yummy..."
Krithika Sanjay
"Really big menu with great photos of absolutely everything. Delicious drinks much better drinks selection than any other Malaysia place in town...."
Zac
"Always go for the chicken curry and roti. Never had a bad one here! I have had several other dishes and they have been great too but nothing beats..."
Akio Shigeeda
"Food tasted average but consistent with the rest of the franchise. Will go back there for Malaysian food fix. Price is on the high..."
Timmy Toppy
"This is a chain restaurant so expect consistency. The food is consistently adequate and is not the best Malaysian food in Wellington. It is also..."
O Y N
"Great place for lunch. Nice food. Only comment when ordered a hot the trail, it was not hot. Beside this all..."
Marcel Kanon
"Highly recommended. Love this restaurant so..."
oo kk
"Food are great here. Had the opportunity to meet the boss who was of great help with the house recommendation. Service was good as well. Be prepared..."
rockerfellas
"Nice environment, yummy food, a little bit prizy, very good..."
Leo Cao
"One of my regular place for Malaysian food, it is definitely the best at that end of the..."
Ray Chow
Plum
80/100 (1159 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Pancakes
Halloumi
Cakes
Salad
Calamari
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Fish & Chips
Burger
Beef
"Good service and relaxed ambience and food delicious :) am doing a pancake hunt throughout WELLINGTON to see where has the best pancakes. Buttermilk..."
Ola McKay
"My partner and I went here for lunch today. This cafe is a small but welcoming one. Nice outdoor seating area as well as an inside one.The..."
Alysha Bower
"All I can say is WOW! Amazing service from the minute we walked it, fast delivery on our food and it was sooo yum! Quality products used no thin..."
Jaymee O'Neill
"A few things were off the menu, and service a little slow (busy time), but the food was good. Waitress was friendly (and very cute too.)Had the..."
Steve Shipway
"Had heard about Plum so decided to give it a try and was thrilled with my decision! Was greeted with friendly welcome and seated immediately. All the..."
Vin 123
"We had an excellent brunch here last weekVery popularThe food was superbMy wife had the Big BreakfastMe the Grilled..."
Glenn Town
"A good overall cafe with all the usual brunch choices. I particularly liked my braised beef sandwich but in comparison the pan fried fish sandwich..."
Christian
"We’ve been here twice, once a month ago and then today for the brunch menu. Was reasonably busy but still managed to bags a table outside both..."
Maegan Kennedy
"Thanks for the unique rum! My friend and I were so tired after a long drive. We felt much better after the drinks and foods. And the location is..."
Yongshan Zhu
"Best Cafe in central Wellington for breakfast. Coffee is always good and the food is cooked well. I get the eggs bene with a side of hash browns and..."
Sharon Harvey
"This is one of the places to go if you want big delicious comfort brunch food.I had the veggie plumster. Everything on the plate was tasty and..."
Vogue Foodie
"Came here on a whim looking for a tasty brunch. The staff were friendly and attentive, we didn't have to wait for anything. The big cooked breakfast..."
Felicity
"Had brunch here with a friend, and immediately the staff were friendly and accommodating! I ate the classic pancakes and they were delicious, and the..."
Daisy Smith
"Service: Always goodQuality: Always top endValue: Average pricesWe have been here a few times and never had anything but a great..."
Tasty Food Muncher
"Came here for a very late brunch. Got the delicious all day breakfast on small size. There was plenty! Certainly didn't feel like it was the small..."
Ange Robinson
"Came here for brunch with a friend, although we had a 15 minute wait it was well worth it. Ordered the vegetarian breakfast without hash browns (more..."
EsmeEats
"Thank you Plum staff for your patience with my wee one having a hangry meltdown today. It wouldve been great if the food was faster coming but the..."
Eating My Way Around
"Have been to this place quite often but not anymore ! I reckon its a nice place with nice food but the smoothie is way too expensive! This cafe has a..."
Lexie Vi
"A nice place with that Wellington-ish vibe. Good food, somewhat interesting coffee - was that hazelnut? Enjoyed the photo collection on the wall..."
Teri Ko
"A wee bit expensive but somewhere nice to visit if you feel like treating yourself. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, the service was great as the..."
Charlotte Ayrey
"Absolutely delicious food! I love coming here. Have had kumara hash cakes - definitely recommend! And pancakes are by far the best choice for..."
Meikura Williams
"The setting is simple but inviting. The service is excellent. My pancakes fluffy and delectable - fluffy pancakes are hard to find nowadays. His was..."
Sungsam7
"A very busy cafe in the heart of Cuba street. Good coffee and great food. The Blackboard Beef is one of the most tasty and memorable dishes I've had..."
Mathew George
"It is a nice enough place however not nice enough for me to go back. It's dark and narrow in there, the terrace appealed me more but it was..."
Ines
"I had the mini plumster which was good and still super filling. Hollandaise was great and rostis would receive 5/5 by themselves. Gluten free bread..."
Stacy Heyman
"Plum cafe down Cuba st is a perfect place to enjoy quality coffee and food. I had the kumara stack; it was great. The service is good and relaxed..."
Damon
"Had a lovely breakfast here. The service is fantastic. Effiicient and friendly. The menu interesting and the food really good. Another Wellington..."
Donald Tracey Murray
"I have been here three times now at different times of the day, each time the staff and the food were faultless!!! Buzzy vibe, probably not for a..."
Vontaine
"The fitout is frankly odd. Weird to the point of being distracting. Long thin Pravda-esque dimensions on a smaller scale, mirrored, black ceramic..."
Duncan Galletly
"The cafe was busy on a rainy Sunday morning but we were seated straight away and moved to a larger table when it became available. Chose Plum because..."
Simon
"Lovely warm cafe on Cuba, nice coffee but the food was delicious! Decadent pancakes sounded nice, looked nice but were surprisingly tasty. The..."
Christine
"I'll give these a guys pass on their pretty slow service, having to be prompted for both menus and food ordering it wasn't a great look. The service..."
James Ford
"Nestled down Cuba St is a Cafe with a great personality and ambience. I stopped for lunch on my Wellie trip. Loved the normal and mini sizes of some..."
Peter W
"My apple pie was really good, also the caramel slice with something... Supreme coffee is one of my favorites, always good. Friendly people, nice..."
Chris Vera
"Enjoyed it, definitely will go back. In the heart of the always bustling Cuba Mall. Had used the Entertainment Card and for the 2 for one deal a hot..."
Miss Persistant
"Read several good reviews and passed the door a few times before coming in. The entrance is nondescript and they open later than some early morning..."
Daniel Franks
"Woah Plum y'all stepped up! Caught up with some mates and the waitress was more than happy to help my friend who is gluten and lactose intolerant...."
Crumpet King
"Delicious pork belly (crispy and crackly on top, silky and tender underneath). We were blown away though by the beignets, freshly made and oozing..."
Sandra
"Very impressed. The waitress was extremely friendly and the pancakes were amazing. A little too small for someone with a big appetite like me, but..."
Chelsea Jennings
"Nice little joint on the heart of Cuba Street. Has a nice patio that flows onto the walkway of Cuba that is a great place to catch some rays and..."
Crissy
"Fantastic service. Delicious food. The steak was cooked just how I like it. A great place to eat in the hearth of the funky Cuba street. They also..."
A.M.
"The coffee was amazing and the service was excellent. Although It was a bit over priced. For example, I ordered a piece of caramel slice from the..."
Rebecca Dobbin
"Potato gnocchi with Kapiti blue cheese & toasted walnut cream. As a starter is was perfectly sized and the stunning flavour had me enraptured. That..."
Heneedsfood
"Simple but nice menu. Few tasty looking breakfast options. Kumara stack was decent and was served very quickly. We were served by two different..."
RaeRae
"Nice cafe, not long to wait for meals which taste pretty good. A little more range would be nice though. Efficient staff and relaxed atmosphere..."
Aimee R
"Nice environment with great feeds, have really put effort into different flavors and dips for snack food. All the snacks are also great..."
Ellie Jade Baker
"This place is absolutely brilliant! Loved the atmosphere and the food! The food was to die for! The service by the staff was exceptional, and I..."
Grace And Michael
"Went to Plum with my daughter (age 10) last weekend for a "girls" lunch and had such a lovely time, I had to do a review! I was really impressed..."
Melissa West
"Always good. Tasty food, good service. It is my favourite Cuba Quarter eaterie, with lots of action and street fashions. Good place to take visitors..."
Molly
"Had a great experience at Plum. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. We came after recommendations from several friends..."
Katherine
"We've been there twice as we're from out of town; once was brunch and once was dinner. Everything we had there was exceptionally good. The wait staff..."
Joel Hildebrandt
"We were trying to find somewhere to have dinner on a holiday weekend. After looking at a couple of menus we chose Plum. What an excellent choice..."
Rhys Thomas
"We stopped in for dinner in passing and it turned out to be a great decision. We both ordered steak and it came perfectly cooked. We both thought it..."
Des Shinnick
"We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience of Sunday lunch, sitting at the open tables at Plum Cafe, in the heart of Cuba Street, Wellington..."
Sue Luxford
"I went with a friend who's a regular Plum-goer. We ate there on Thursday night. I had the (apparently famous) pork belly. Beautiful..."
Rachel Prosser
"I went here today for lunch. They were really busy when I came in so I thought they would take quite some time to take my order. However, the service..."
Gabriel Veron
"My wife and I ate brunch here during our trip on the weekend. I had the eggs benedict with smoked salmon (Montreal). Not the best I've had, but..."
Kepa Tairua
"Had the Wellington on a Plate two course menu – I chose the smoked salmon entrée which was delicious. The pork belly main was also fantastic with..."
Kirsten G
"I had read reviews which made me go out of my way to ensure we went here for breakfast. I was so disappointed with the service and also the manner..."
Maggie Paul
"Went to the Sileni winemaker's degustation at Plum and the food was amazing! 6 courses, food all fantastic and well matched to the wines. The salmon..."
Cheryl Dickson
"We love Plum, the service is relaxed but helpful, very accommodating when we brought our young son with us for dinner. The food was fantastic, have..."
HRM
"While in Wellington for some RnR from CHCH, my husband and I happened upon Plum Cafe. It was very busy, being Labour Day, but we were shown a seat by..."
S Mouat
"Fantastic Wellington on a Plate Burger!This was a great experience as the Burger (accompanied by Chunky fries, Aioli & Tomato Sauce)..."
David Fenwick
"Just had Dinner there with large group (12) of friends. Nothings worse than incorrectly placed orders when your with a large group...Not this time!..."
Lucy
"Plum have been a part of the cuba St cafe scene for a number of years and during that time have always managed to turn out great food/wine matches..."
Patrick Pilcher
"Nice and cozy atmosphere. I like that the place is not too noisy as well. We had Nina cocktails. You can choose your own favorite perfume cocktail..."
PL V
"Cute little French styled Cafe. The brunch cocktails were definitely a highlight - was slightly gutted that we couldn't get the beignets which we..."
Crystal Take
"Always inviting with welcoming staff. I enjoy their coffee... strong smooth, but not overpowering... I opted for the chicken burger, which arrived..."
shelley malcolm berry
"Great place to stop in. Food was delicious but I wish there was more vegan/vegetarian options. What I did order was fantastic..."
Mike Thompson
"Love Café Plum. They make the best coffee in Wellington. The food is excellent, the vibe is chill, the couches are so comfortable and the service..."
Dan Ross
"I visited Wellington for 5 nights and spent a couple of hours each day drinking coffees, reading books and enjoying the sun. The coffee was amazing..."
Kelly
"Really high quality food and lovely cocktails. The service was incredible and we felt very well taken care of. Tia/teo? (had nice earrings) was our..."
Gecko Geckoson
"This was my first trip to Plum in years. I came in today to do a bit of remote work and meet with a friend. I was well rewarded with my choice. The..."
Greg Bodnar
"the fries are so good.If you like M's you must like theirs. I like the halloumi Berger , and my friend tell me the fry chicken berger tastes more..."
cui lu
"Excellent service, good food, great coffee. You even get the occasional birb taking shelter from the cold. Definitely one of the longer running and..."
Chris Rasmussen
"Plum is one of my favourite breakfast spots in Wellington. The eggs Benedict is fantastic and the location on Cuba street creates a great atmosphere...."
Emma Power
"Delicious food, drinks and friendly staff. Definitely I will be back..."
VALENTINA SILVA MUÑOZ
"Amazing little place for brunch! Delicious food, but the staff are really what makes it such a great venue. Especially the lady with the fringe- I..."
Siobhan Healy
"Lovely little place on Cuba. Charming atmosphere. Had a couple of lovely cocktails. Will definitely be back to try the..."
Heather Tran
"Cozy place, nice service. Good coffee dan there's fiah n chips for my..."
King Siswojo
"Simple looking, with an elegant feel... great food if you want a face snack or..."
Andy Erceg
"Funky little bar. Nice food, nice cocktails and decent whisky selection. Old school music or me in a good mood too..."
Cara Marshall
"Love the style and vibe. The avocado on sourdough toast, with the additon of a poached egg, was one of the best brunch meals I have had in a long..."
Joanne Coates-Reid
"Great and friendly team. Good food! Recommended..."
Valeriy Pobedinskiy
Astoria
80/100 (1374 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
French Toast
Toasts
Sandwiches
Burger
Bacon Sandwich
Cakes
Fish
"Nice and vibrant place. The Barista prepared two coffee while I was paying and surprisingly very good coffee with that speed. The French toast was..."
Marshall Parsa, Tehrani
"What feels like a normal cafe is topped by excellent service! There was a slight delay on one of our dishes and the manager gave us free coffees and..."
Jasmine Sandhu
"Quick service! Long black was perfect! Biscotti noice! Great little place to get away from the office! The view of Midland Park helps break up the..."
Crumpet King
"Great coffee, hot chocolate and food. The cafe has some class and is centrally located. The service is prompt but friendly. Their french toast is..."
Jay
"At eight thirty on a Thursday morning in late September 2015 I began the search for a decent cup of tea in Wellington. I’m a little tired of..."
Duncan Galletly
"My girlfriend and I went to Astoria because reviews from a neighboring cafe, Soho Brown, suggested Astoria was the better choice for..."
Carlo Lim
"Friday night drinks after work on a cooler and slightly damp evening...some would say normal Welly weather.The snacks menu looked..."
RaeRae
"Love this place! The creamy mushrooms and polenta are to die for!! It's a bustling 'full of life' cafe in a great location. Thanks guys - one of my..."
Christine Snelling
"A timeless dining room with leather couches and Brentwood chairs, the menu shows an eclectic mix of modern classic cuisine as well as food origins...."
Marj Osborne
"Review for Astoria Cafe.I have been a happy regular for many years at Astoria the large open spaces and excellent coffee add to its unique charm..."
John Doyle
"9 of us had a late lunch here on friday....OMG the service was spectacular, food was Amazing!! Best Bacon & Avocado Sandwich ive ever had, mum..."
Simon & Debi
"I've been visiting Astoria every morning for several years and I am a big fan of the 'waiting at the counter for your coffee' policy - very few..."
Jo
"Went for Breakfast at Astoria last week and had a great experience. Yes it was very busy and had to queue up to place my order and get my coffee. My..."
Wellylover
"I've been going to Astoria for years and have always enjoyed the atmosphere, staff and their kick-ass coffee. Even better now they do trim milk!..."
Janiko Chan
"I had the lamb's fry which was really good. The portion was reasonable and I finished the meal feeling really satisfied. So the higher than average..."
Nyl C
"So, the only thing negative anyone has said about Astoria so far is that they don't serve trim milk. Well, I don't drink milk, so I love this place!..."
JerryK
"Having visited hundreds of cafes and restaurant around the world, Astoria is close to the best. Great atmosphere, very European, great coffee, food,..."
Phil
"A solid Italian restaurant oozing with style. Nestled in Midland Park, Astoria greets you with a moody space filled with the smells of bread, olive..."
Critically Coeliac
"When you arrive and are recognised by the staff from weeks ago...Great! When they remember your drink of choice... outstanding! After a while the..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"A good spot for a tasty meal. I often come here for the pasta and sometimes breakfast too. The food is consistently good. It can get quiet noisey in..."
Matt Stanley
"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington with great atmosphere. Little busy at times which makes it difficult to find the table, but staff is very..."
Vinay Pathak
"Fab place this will become a regular haunt for us. The charcuterie was not as we are used to.. could be improved with an assortment of other..."
Jo Harding
"Excellent service and coffee. The full breakfast comes with top notch house made baked beans and a truly delicious sausage; my chief complaint is..."
Robert Thomson
"A comfy location, plenty of room inside. One male staff member seemed rather solemn. Pricing seemed reasonable (we bought 2 Astoria Breakfasts, 2 hot..."
Eeyore Nator (TrishM)
"Great atmosphere, food and coffee were great. Close too town centre and..."
Linda Cutche
"What I’ve always liked about Wellington it’s the predominant young vibe found easily and with little effort. That’s so very welcomed on a lazy..."
Oscar Ortega
"4 cheese pizza was packed with quality cheese and the crudités was also very good. Service was excellent. Great vibe and popular with after work..."
June Robinson
"Good food, great..."
Tony Lindsay
"Quick service, food was good but very noisy inside best to sit..."
Jade Dawson
"Nice coffee. They have oat milk as their alternative..."
Tania Werder
"Great location in town. Always busy and noisy. Good coffee but..."
Trinh
Lola Stays
80/100 (877 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Salad
Tapas
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Toasts
Fish
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Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
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Mid-range
"Lola Stays is my favorite cafe in Wellington. The asian fusion sharing concept is really nice and the ambiance is unbeatable. 10/10 would..."
Moira Widjaja
"Lola Stays is a neighbourhood cafe in popular Oriental Bay. Light and airy decor makes for a summery atmosphere that attracts a diverse range of..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Same coffee blend as Havana Lounge so needless to say the flavors were all there. This cafe is close to the harbour so you can sit & look at the..."
DianaW
"Lovely spot right that is very close to the water (much needed on a hot day in Wellington.) The staff were really lovely and I cannot complain! I..."
Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt
"You guys are amazing! The best service and well trained staff. The food is great and lovely location for Sunday brunch. Would recommend to anyone...."
Julia Lai
"Been here many times for breakfast and coffee dates. The staff provide great service and they are very friendly. I tried their chocolate..."
Sheryl
"Took my mum and sister here for mothers day dinner..AMAZING!! My mum had the lamb chops and my sister and I shared the chicken tacos,Caesar..."
Hayley Osborne
"Had a lovely breakfast on a Sunday morning with my two kids. Coffee was great and food was tasty. Nice atmosphere might even see an All Black or two..."
Ben
"Such a beautiful and lively cafe located in the heart of Oriental Parade. Staff are incredibly attentive, friendly and kept all the tables very..."
Ashlee Nicholson
"Staffs are very welcoming and accommodating. We ordered the following below, and how we rate it: Lola’s Big Breakfast - 5 of 5 Belgian Waffles - 5..."
KEL
"If I was to play a game of Never Have I Ever I would start it with … Never have I ever had such lovely service and such good food in a cafe until I..."
Caroline Cameron
"Lovely and pleasant and kind people. Staff is wonderful and music is great without being too loud. Great stop in, even at peak Sunday lunch..."
Tristana Leist
"Was randomly walking and decided to have some coffee, nice place, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Thanks for sugarattack guys🤗 exactly what I..."
Ekaterina Karp
"Really enjoyed my avocado on grain toast with mushrooms at Lola Stays today! Good food, great value, and friendly, welcoming hospitality. Can’t..."
Bridget Rawson
"Perfect stop for a quick lunch. Good value, very nice open lamb burger and Avocado/mushrooms on toast. Only recently reopened, the new ownership..."
David Rawson
"Friendly staff who recognised me from a visit I made the previous day. Impressed! Food was top notch. Loved the vibe within the cafe & loved how dogs..."
Di Chesmar
"A lovely busy Cafe with friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere 😌 to catch up with friends or..."
Denise Lee-Lo
"My favorite cafe in Wellington! Great food and friendly staff. The best waffle in the..."
Yushan miao
Thai Chef's Restaurant Wellington
80/100 (1089 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Thai
Asian
Street Food
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
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Pork
Salad
Duck
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Green Curry
Red Curry
Noodle
Fish
Beef
Sit down
Thai
Street Food
Asian
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Originally from Napier this place carries the same excellent quality of Thai cuisine across all its stores. My favourite is of course the Naughty Pig..."
Mareko Panapa
"Being Asian, Asian food never fails to amaze me. What a lovely dine out option, and lovely staff working in and out at peak hour during weekends, we..."
Sagar Dani
"The food here really blew me away. I went in directly for the mains. Started with pad Thai noodles which was chef recommended, Royal panang curry,..."
Trupti Kudalkar
"It was so good!!!! The food here is just mouth watering. We will most definitely be back!! This place deserves every 5 star rating possible!..."
Bex
"Have been going here for years and my favourite dish in the whole wide world is "Naughty Pig" which is crispy pork. I will be devastated if this ever..."
Graciejae.miles
"The food was good, I would describe this asour average Thai place. It was packed with a table 14 sat behind us. Staff were attentive and welcoming..."
Felicity
"This place is my favourite thai restaurant in Wellington. I've been here many times and it never disapppoint me. Today I've decided to take my cousin..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Nice meal great chicken fried rice warm and cozy kid friendly and a great atmosphere we went there in the weekend and there were a lot of people..."
Ben Woodburn
"A great venue for a BYO. The menu is large and there is an extensive choice so will even usually suit picky eaters. The food is consistently good and..."
FrequentDiner
"HiThank you for all the lovely reviews we treat this very important as it reflects ourselves.We are sadly to advise that we will..."
Nattachai Chang
"Enjoyed a colleague's birthday dinner here last week. Very tasty and good service. I've dined at the sister restaurant in Hawkes Bay and was pleased..."
Epicurious Nomad
"This is one of my regular takeaway spots, with the gluten free options clearly stated on their menu (dine in menu not their takeaway menu). I prefer..."
Mind The Crumbs
"The three of us arrived without booking, the restaurant was busy but we were able tone seated straight away! Staffs are helpful and..."
Cupy Dee
"A Thai restaurant that brings Thai food alive. We had the Penang curry and the naughty pig which was crispy pork stirred fried in a green curry..."
Lex Antony Huang
"Went with a group of 9 on Friday night. There was a  45 minute wait for mains to come out. Mains do not come with rice or any extras so everything..."
Jenjaroo
"5 of us dined, we all went straight for mains.  Service was pleasant, although they forgot to take drinks orders and it took ages to get staff..."
Rachel Moore
"The food was great, but the service was a bit irregular.  It would be nice to be offered a chance to order drinks before ordering food.  Two of our..."
JD
"Very nice food great service although understanding English from some staff would help. But all good. Good value for money and nice ambience..."
Kulbhushan Joshi
"Have been here a few times and really like it! The staff are lovely, always helpful. The food is really good and waiting times are not too bad...."
Aimee R
"Food and service is great, lovely meal and the presentation is neat. My favourite is the basil dish with duck because the duck is smoked. Modern..."
P K
"We went to Thai Chef in Wellington for a friends birthday dinner, and everything was amazing. The staff were so friendly and attentive, and..."
Ashleigh
"Absolutely loved our experience at Thai Chef! I had "The Cashew Nuts" dish for my main. A beautiful stir-fried Thai dish that had a quite heavenly..."
Olivia Winstone
"Just awesome, Went with a group of people and every bit of food that came out was delicious, Good service and friendly - I would highly recommend..."
Brendon Glendinning
"First time take away very pleasant staff on entry even remembered to give us a loyalty card! Service was long enough to know your food was fresh but..."
Annmarie Sully
"Okay so I've only tried the takeaway from Thai chef on 2 separate occasions. On the first time we've ordered Pad Thai and Thai Fried Rice and both..."
Alphonse
"First time visitor last night: I had the Sexy Little Duck and she had the Cashew Nuts with with mixed seafood, both from the Golden Wok menu. Both..."
Nev
"Went here the other nite only because monsoon poon had a 40minute wait. This place was surprisingly pleasant the food was fab and the pricing was..."
Maggie Paul
"Went there a couple of times for dining, and had also made a takeaway. Love the service and food here, amazing! The waitress is friendly and..."
Vaishnavi Gunasagaran
"Good job, they have nice food and good..."
Vincent G
"The food was good, the sauce were excellent. I had the Duck in Love curry, it was very tasty indeed. My friends had the Satay Duck and it was also..."
Mike Tran
"Nice meals, and service was very good I would go back again. I ate there in..."
Christopher Adams
"Good vegetarian selection. Authentic tasting. My favorite Thai restaurant in Wellington. However, if you want a quiet romantic dinner conversation,..."
Mt Vic Vego
"I rate this restaurant the best in Wellington, yes, you pay what you get but in fact only 2-3 dollars more than other Thai restaurant. I fortunate..."
Nattachai Chang
"went there on Saturday night - the food was just amazing. We like authentic thai food, we had the number two banquet - lovely and spicy.We..."
Melissa
"We tried Thai Chef's for the first time on a Friday night and were impressed from start to finish. The mixed appetiser is an excellent way to sample..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Have been here twice and enjoyed it. Have taken kids as well and they also enjoyed. Staff were very friendly and in general the meals are of a very..."
Biggie C
"had a wide choice menu available. waitress was friendly, checking after the meal had arrived to see if it was satisfactory. would definitely be going..."
Dee
"great food, I have been to Thailand many times and I rekon they trump most of the resturaunts over there. i reckon the guy who gave the bad review..."
Ando
"Love, love, love this place. great consistent food. Have been to their Napier restaurant as well and food great there with the same menu.Heaps..."
Theresa Frost
"The food here is so good! So much choice, everything is super tasty.. a few favs.. Tom Yum soup, Mr Bean in BKK and Spicy Girl. They are all really..."
Rose De Vries
"staff were extremely friendly and cleaned up spilled water off the floor cheerfully . The menu was the most extensive I have seen at a tail..."
Kaye Hudson
"I came here for my birthday dinner and had an amazing experience. The food tasted exquisite and of quality (I had the Red Curry, hot on the spice..."
Shiv
"Ordered the Mussaman Curry and asked for Hot, but it was pretty mild. It was really good though, with big pieces of meat. Heaps of flavour and super..."
Jarod Margrain
"Great time with a large group. There were a lot of us (double digits) but the space didn't seem too over crowded. The food did come out quite far..."
Baka
"We went here to celebrate my cousins birthday in a groups of 11. Went back here after being away for 3 years and food still taste the same, delicious..."
Sagar Patel
"This is a solid dining experience. I've been a couple times for BYO and the place is rowdy and the food is good. It does feel cramped during the..."
Kendra Surprise
"Very nice overall. Good staff, food and atmosphere. Not my normal place to eat because it's a bit pricey for me, but I think most dining experiences..."
Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)
"Great Thai restaurant, good for take aways, or dine in, delivery easy came to pick up several times while we were there too. Attentive staff, the..."
s s
"Been coming here many times. Great atmosphere friendly staff and foods are amazing. Highly recommend this..."
Tessie Melhuish
"My trip to Wellington had me thinking I would not find a good meal in the city. In desperation we tried this restaurant. At last a great meal,..."
Marty Jones
"Very nice foos, a bit on the expensive side but with very generous portions. The Sleepy Pig entree and Sweet Piglet are amazing, as well as the..."
Luke & Mariama M & M
"Excellent service! We got a voucher for this. When we got into the restaurant, there was a sudden power cut. Dishes were limited, we only relied on..."
Kat Singh
"This is my #1 go to Deliver Easy choice. I have had many of the meals and often order for friends who are staying wiht me. We have never had a bad..."
deb zeb
"Great place to have your function! Took my 15 of my work mates here and we all had a blast, the food is delicious and the staff were friendly. The..."
Julia Corciulo
"Best Thai restaurant in town. Lots of very yummy options. Staff is lovely. Recently we celebrated a birthday dinner there and the staff went out of..."
Liviu Sas
"Excellent food,great atmosphere, fast service couldn't fault the..."
Ian Avery
"Very tasty and decently priced, came on a super busy day but we had ordered ahead of time so only had to wait 5-10 minutes for our takeaway order,..."
Nik
"Had a lunch last weekend. It was so delicious and staff were so..."
Gregory
"Yuummmm. Super fresh. Massuman curry is drool worthy. Meals always arrive quickly. If you love Thai you'll love this..."
Dez Tessler
"Absolutely loved! Reasonable price for what you receive which is pure deliciousness! There are a LOT of choices in Wellington for Asian style food..."
Sealman
Scorch-o-rama
80/100 (3499 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Toasts
Ice Cream
Cakes
Café
Café
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Shanghai Restaurant
79/100 (313 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Duck
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Shanghai
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Awesome food. There service was great. Thank..."
Kelly Fordham
"Beautiful food hereMy wife and I had the Honey Pork, Dim Sim and the Roast Pork and Shrimp Fried Rice.The food was nice and..."
Tim 51
"From my favourite white poached chicken, to the signature orange beef (a play on a sort of sweet and sour beef), and back, the food here is..."
Gus
"Went here for a friend's 21st birthday party.Really delicious food and everything I tried was cooked perfectly and well presented. I really..."
Thomas Cooley
"Great time at a friend's birthday dinner, Tried around 8 dishes from menu, Good food, Best chinese so far in Wellington, Have live fish &..."
Rohin Gogia
"We really enjoyed our lunch here. Our unanimous rating is 4. The egg custard rice noodle is the best we had inWellington. Sweet and sour fish,..."
Mei
"Live seafood if you are into it. The place also have a good selection of dishes from different parts of China. The Sichuan spicy chicken was nicely..."
Christian
"I went on 4 Oct 2016 in a party of 10. Total bill was $292.  We had about 10 dishes and our group was happy with all of the dishes. We had steamed..."
Paul Kang
"When I walk past this place I don't think of it much, after all the decor and signage looks like 80s/90s Chinese restaurants. Finally had the chance..."
Wilson Chau
"I think this is the best Chinese restaurant in Wellington. You will find any dish you can think of and they have got one of the biggest menu with..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"The best Chinese restaurant in Wellington city, especially suits some one like spicy food. If I dine out, the first choice will be here. Always..."
Lu Dimitri
"If you like sichuan food, this place is excellent. The pork dumplings were good, the spicy won tons were just wonderful, and the spicy beef main was..."
Angela Walker
"meal portions at this place are huge.love their spicy meals.you might be expected to wait a bit for your meal when it gets..."
D Chan
"This restaurant is a gem! The food is delicious, portions are very generous and price is reasonable. The waitress was very kind and attentive. The..."
Paul Kerr
"Best authentic Chinese food I have ever had . Only drawback, not really, so much to choose from. Staff very helpful to advise even mentioned we may..."
brian hansell
"I live in Auckland but frequently travel to Wellington for work. This food is being amazing. I can’t express enough how delicious bang on. We have..."
Catherine Te Whare
"Beautiful kai with amazing recommendations, the service was impeccable also thanks so..."
Te Aronga Toi Whenua
"Great place. Great service. Food are very tasty and come in big portions. Very reasonable..."
Winnie Felicia Gunawan
"Great menu, friendly staff. Delicious to the last..."
Leanne Nixon
"The food here is delicious. While the prices may be on the higher side, the portions are quite generous, and the use of fresh ingredients to some..."
Sandra Zou
"Must visit every lunch time..food still taste the same, still yummy..."
Roderick Raymundo
"That was amazing food, fresh and..."
Angela Wan
"I love coming here for lunch as well as with the family for dinner. Quality of food is good and portions generous. Never understand why it is..."
Paul Kang
"A simple Chinese restaurant that has stunning food! This restaurant is family..."
Nicky Alexander
"Very Nice food,..."
Yan Lu
"Nice food and great..."
Tina
"Fantastic food of lots of different varieties. They have the more western Chinese like sweet and sour pork as well as more authentic stuff as well...."
Michael
"Nice..."
MA Adela
"Ordered this evening via Uber Eats, the highlight for me was the stuffed chicken wings, it was crunchy, tasty and I wanted more. Tofu was perfect,..."
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