The best Burger in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in May

"We had an amazing time at the Hudson celebrating my daughter's 21st. The service from Mazda / Jesse was outstanding. Mazda's friendly, outgoing,..."

Aileen Gutierrez

Ana Vila

"Excellent food and kind staff. Be careful of the various floor levels throughout the..."

Brandon Bua

"Nice atmosphere, a lot of vegan and vegetarian options!!! The chicken sandwich is 10/10, chicken was so crispy. Friendly staff..."

Yaroslava Podporina

"Best thick shakes in town, although you’ll pay for it at $11. But worth it. We tried their big breakfast and Caesar salad too. Both delicious. Get..."

Karl Rock

Honey Badger Saloon

"Such friendly staff, cool interior design and the food was amazing. Anyone would feel welcome in this restaurant, whatever the occasion. The drinks..."

Katie Dickinson

"Went there this week with two others, had the WOAP Pork Belly burger, which was good, with service 'on point'. Reasonably busy, with a good..."

Carlos

"Came here for the VISAWOAP burger. The burger could've done with a little more seasoning as the patties were kind of flavourless, but the service and..."

Mari S

"This place is an absolute vibe! Shared some plates with a friend, had a drink or two and had a look around downstairs! Atmosphere is awesome! Service..."

Sarah Lewer

"Awesome place! Great vibe and amazing service. The wait staff took great care of us and we're super friendly. Will definitely be comming..."

Heather McCreight

"Dark and broody with a great upstairs outdoor option. Staff are excellent and range of beers and cocktails on tap always pleases. Burgers. Well...."

Sam Allen

"Well priced friendly atmosphere good food and quick service, even when full of office workers on a Friday..."

Andrew Thrift

"Love the decor. $7 bubbles on Wednesday are great, and $15 cocktails are a great..."

Shannon Bentley

"2023 offering for WOAP burger had potential; however, buns were unable to contain the burger which was..."

Jonathan Clarkson

"Amazing crew that dealt with a crazy crowd! our food was delivered earlier than expected which was fantastic, the tab was set up prior to our..."

Brydie O'Dea

"Great food and interior decor. Service was quick even during the lunch rush. The milk buns on the burgers were so..."

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"Matthew, our waiter, was the highlight of our dining experience. Their fantastic recommendations made for an amazing..."

Maria Richman

"Awesome little bar, feels a little cheeky being in there sometimes, great atmosphere, loud music, and fun staff. Came to try the WOAP Burger and was..."

Dan Lewis

"such a glam spot, matthew is the best! the frozen drinks are a must have, and great..."

Blink Bogan

"Maya Moskovitch is a wonderful waitress and very attentive! Love the vibe she gives..."

Thumb

"Had an awesome get together with some friends last night. The music was banging atmosphere was great and the staff were incredible. Super friendly..."

Laura G

"Excellent vegetarian burger options, the Albert was super delicious! Great giant curly fries. Quick friendly..."

Jarrod Crossland

"Great vibe, love the outdoor area (albeit it a bit small) & delicious..."

Ashley Raki

Little Beer Quarter

85/100 (2089 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little place though we probably destroyed the cool vibe with our noisy messy kids. Woap burgers were great but not sold on the tatter tots that..."

Eating My Way Around

"Had a great meal here with my man. Had the LBQ burger, chicken bites and truffle parm fries. All really good! The chicken bites were a bit few and..."

Myrtha Heydenrijk

"Best pub in New Zealand, it's that simple. Great selection of craft beer, delicious food, friendly staff and awesome ambience. Do yourself a favour..."

P

"My favourite place in Wellington to drink all year round! Staff are great, super chill but still attentive and knowledgeable about their products,..."

Charlotte Chazz Colgan

"Nice small place. Looks a bit congested when packed but offers great beer choices. If you are looking for variety - this might just not be the place,..."

Vikrant Kanwar

"My son and his friend tagged me along, as I've never been here. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and friendly staff, including their homey..."

DrJ G

"I like good beer and this is the Little Beer Quarter. Perfect fit. I see some complaining below about the service. Its a pub - I'm glad there's..."

Fat Dad

"A very busy craft beer hidden in the Edward Precinct in the City. We were there just after 5 on Thursday and it was packed. A mix of happy people who..."

Christian

"Great atmosphere and food was excellent. Pizzas were awesome and lots of sides to choose from. Service was good and there was also an excellent..."

Colin Briody

"Not much to say. Burger on a plate. Best burger I've ever had. Service around a 2. Told find my own table and when ordering a second beer when they..."

Adam

"My partner and I went here for lunch today with a Grabone Voucher. The place itself is off the main road and unless you knew it was there you would..."

Alysha Bower

"Loved this bar. Very quiet; hidden down a back alley. It's hard to find good dark beer options but this place delivered. Loads of options and both..."

Lyle

"Can be hard to find as it is tucked away in an alley but it's great place to grab a few drinks. The atmosphere is awesome and the bar staff very..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Finally got the chance to visit this gem earlier this week with a friend, and by God I'm glad I did. The food here is absolutely mouth-wateringly..."

BKL

"Popped in for an after work drink and pub meal on a Thursday. I had the Elderflower Cider and the open steak sandwich. Decent pub meal and the cider..."

RaeRae

"One of the best beer bars in Wellington. Love this place. Tasty food, with a great selection of tap beers. The sharing platters are really good,..."

Mr Bean

"This place has an amazing beverage list with a whole lot of great beers, wines and even 'hoptails' - a beery take on cocktails. We had a really nice..."

Isabella

"Fun place with a great beer selection. Food is filling and above average for a pub. Staff are great, and really accommodating. Quick and..."

Duncs

"Super cosy, European pub vibes! We tried the Welly on a plate kebab and the toastie competition toastie, both were peeeeeerfect! They had a great..."

Chris Lamb

"Great atmosphere, cool crowd & the Liberty Prohibition Porter was absolutely..."

jon andrews

"Look, it's not as busy as other places but that's because you gotta know where it is. Yum drinks, fast & delicious food. Fantastic indoor/outdoor..."

Jen Natoli

"We enjoyed a Wellington on a Plate burger there. Zucchini fries were the standout to me. Mayo also good. Garage Project Devils Lettuce was a great..."

David & Anne Quinn

"Loved it! And their beers are constantly changing on the menu list. But I tried this beer which ended with lust and it was justtt amazing. I could..."

Charishma C

"Nice little place tucked away down an ally. Nice craft beer, Mary Jane pizza amazing, staff very nice and some really wacky wallpaper in the..."

Tessa Curmi

"Gorgeous ambiance in little nooks and corners. Take time to hit the bathroom. The best tiled vibe. Friendly staff with consistently great selection...."

Tristana Leist

"Tucked away in a courtyard setup, this place is by all means and intents a quaint yet visually tasteful and homey welcome especially after a long..."

Jarryd Clarke Mayes

"Like the vibe and fireplace. Not too big a place or too crowded. Cosy. Music isn't too loud to have a..."

Alex Capi

The Green Man Pub

85/100 (2864 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Hanna Lye

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

Carlos

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

Jinjing Fang

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

Sheryl

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

Mareko Panapa

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

Steaksammie

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

Tim 51

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

Cindy Sinkinson

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

Clara Webster

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

Sei

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

Megha Dogra

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

Sharon Harvey

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

James Scott

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

Jimon007

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

Sarah McTaggart

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

Stefan Thieu

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

Amorita Maharaj

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

Sungsam7

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

LucyGoosey

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

James Cole

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

Lubbly Jubbly

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

Salya

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

Adam

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

John Wilson

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

Joanna Grey

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

Courtney

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

Hubbabubba

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

Caffeinated Weka

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

Biggie C

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

Chris P.

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

Kathryn Price

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

Karen Connection

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

Frank

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

Cynthia Chin

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

Nev

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

Strega

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

Anna

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

Jason Varley

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

Amanda

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

Peanut

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

Thomy Shimokawa

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

Katze McCarthy

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

Leskin Lambert

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

Deborah Hughes

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

Dats Travln

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

Darren Burris

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

Gabe Rose

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

Gia Lambert

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

Dave Boller

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

Rachel Wallace

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

Judith

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

Steve Gaunt

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

Felix Niu

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

Ryan Peters

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

Pam Wilson

Pravda

85/100 (5290 ratings)

"This place was so delicious. The staff were friendly, informative and very attentive. We ordered the antipasto platter, oysters, bruchetta as..."

Hannah-Bradee Phillips

"Delighted to showcase Wellington to a visitor from Melbourne over a long, leisurely lunch. Booking was easy, great ambience, fantastic food with..."

Hariata Hema

"Top notch food and service! We loved the oysters, beef tartare and steaks were cooked to perfection. We didn’t have room for sweet treats but we..."

Cherry Huang

"We had breakfast and ordered the Pravda Big Breakfast and the Lemon and Basil Smashed Avocado, sundried tomatoes, Zany Zeus feta, pistachios. Food..."

Patrick Zuluaga

"We came first time here, using first table website. First man who bring us to sit table, he was so gently and nice but who did service to us was a..."

Maho

"Outstanding food in a beautiful setting. Would not hesitate to return to try some more of the menu. The service was efficient and pleasant but I..."

Michael Errey

"Unbelievably yummy. Generous portions. Great..."

Marissa Carter

"Enjoy the cheese scones, salad and steak here! We came to try its famous cheese scones and it didn’t disappoint. The steak is also cooked to our..."

indah nuria Savitri

"Delicious dinner, beautiful interior with a romantic feeling. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Service was great, supised how large the..."

Jessica-Mae

"Very nice and fast service. Food was..."

Ralf Schulz

"Really enjoyed the express lunch and Wellington on a Plate cocktail. We also went on Valentine's Day, completely unplanned and got a window seat near..."

Tiara L

"Very enjoyable business dinner. Great Gin selection. Steak was cooked perfectly and all the side dishes complemented the..."

Evan Rayner

"The food is excellant. Drink choices are..."

Kevin Milstein

"Lovely ambiance, great hospitality (thank you Dex!) and incredible food. Our night out exceeded our expectations! Lovely fresh & tempura oysters,..."

Janneke

"Elegant and opulent cafe/restaurant/bar. We only popped in for a coffee but thoroughly enjoyed the coffee (they use local beans from Mount Victoria)..."

Trentyz

"Had an awesome experience. Loved the atmosphere. It was a very unique and enjoyable experience and I highly recommend coming here. The food and..."

Wesley Brinkman

Huckle & Co

Wheelchair Accessible

"Coming from England (the land of the fish and chips), giving Huckle a five stars is truly high praise! Everything we had was delicious. Some of the..."

Hannah Ling

"Best fish and chip shop around. The owner is an awesome guy. Friendly, inviting and creates a fantastic atmosphere every time we visit. Food is..."

Zoë Armstrong

"Wow! Probably the freshest fish I’ve had in Wellington. Delicious!!! Chips and squid rings top notch too. Will definitely be back..."

Kelly Parata

"The best grilled take away fish I have had.....even in a restuarant ! Awesome and look forward to returning to Wellington..."

Jenny Vance

"Hucks is the best place for a mean feed. The shoestring fries are as good as maccas and the service is beyond fantastic. The fish is always fresh and..."

Ronan Brennan

"We loved our fish and chips & chicken burgers. Highly recommend this seatoun gem...."

Deborah Lopez Freeman

"Frank is the man! He sure knows his fish and chips! The bowl of Fruit burst are amazing. Sometimes I just come in for those and never order anything!..."

George Heather-Smith

"Great..."

George Jacobs

"Absolutely the best fish n chips in town ... glad it's my local *feeling..."

Rawinia Evelyn

"Worth the drive from Thorndon. Best fish and chips in..."

Andrew Davidson

"Pretty much the best fish and chips (and squid rings) in the..."

Kate Curran

"Had a great meal tonight thank you crumbed fish was fantastic and the smoked fish sandwich looked just as good we will be..."

Neale Dickson

"Awesome Dumplings..."

Nicholas Calavrias

"the fish and the chips very fresh. The boss is nice..."

May Fan

"Speechless have to say best fish and chips..."

Ross McCarthy

"We had the halloumi burgers, and they were absolutely divine! SO much flavour and a lot of filling for $12. I would 110% recommend. Seatoun was such..."

sulma liliana

"Went there for dinner on Wednesday night. It was not too busy. Ordered 6 mussels, 6 oysters, a hot dog and a half order of shoestring fries with the..."

Dean 01

"Awesome burger and lovely vibes from the staff. great deal..."

Arthur Ewan

"Expensive compared to a standard fish n chip shop but you certainly get what you pay for in quality, making it fairly priced IMO. Staff are welcoming..."

Owen Westney

"So good! That garlic aïoli is amazing with..."

Bai Xinyi

"Delicious fish, chips, and oysters at a great..."

Chris Schwehm

"Eaten here takeaway twice as a celiac, staff were on to it and they have a dedicated gf fryer. Fish was best gluten free batter I’ve had in welly..."

Nathaniel Gordon - Stables

"Great fish, great chips. We ordered Thick chips and Kumara fries as well, both were delish, our fish was good too, crunchy but not over coated. Our..."

Nicole-Jordan Nevin

"Great and quickly served 'chips and sausage on a stick' for after school visit to a playground on a sunny spring evening. And well packaged to keep..."

Pete Twidle

"Some of the best burgers I have ever had, considering the size of the burgers the waiting time is absolutely awesome. Great owner who seems like they..."

Will Harrington

"They always have the best fish. Their chips can be a bit variable but the fish is always..."

Brian A

"Great meal, fish cooked perfectly, deep fried meat patty is a must! Nice salad as well and very decent portion size. Thanks to the cooks, delicious..."

Deene Winterburn

"Although the chips were a little soggy for my taste, the fish was second to none! Conveniently located for take out and enjoy at the..."

Jan-Paul de Groot

"Nice fish and chips with oyster fritter! Good stopover..."

Andrea Monteleone

"Absolutely awesome food, Lovely staff, would totally..."

elliot schreurs

"Just really good fish and chips and generous..."

Colin Wright

"a great place to get some fast food, a meal for 4 can (when it's not peak time) take only 10 mins to put together. Any fried dishes taste like they..."

Aidan C

"Found just by chance - ordered two fish burgers. They were huge and delicious. Grabbed a beer from the market across the street and sat outside to..."

Carroll Schultz-Reetz

Coene's Bar & Eatery

85/100 (3079 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Ian De Terte

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

Sweecasam

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

Diksha Gaur

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

Lisa Redgrove

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

Sheryl

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

Karen B. Otic

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

Epicurusfoodie

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

Anabelle

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

Sharon Harvey

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

Megha Dogra

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

Olive Lester

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

Lesley Gerrard

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

Inuneko

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

Alli

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

Louise James

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

Ken Apps

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

M

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

Xiong_rose

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

Aimee Bell

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

Sally

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

Lily_nz80

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

Shane Lambo

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

Sanjeeva Munathanthiri

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

EpiCurious

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

Ian Apperley

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

Chris Vera

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

Aries

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

MissyDoolittle

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

AJ

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

Stevie

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

Vassilo Walluschnig

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

Bridgete Clover

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

Dan Berry

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

Andrea Merlo

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

Michela Zanata

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

Katrina

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

Gill Gibbs

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

Courtney Brown

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

Graeme Cocker

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

Melanie Raye

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

Terry Evans

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

Miguel TimPalace

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

Norman Armstrong

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

Daniel McKell

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

Pamela Ngan

The Old Quarter

84/100 (2826 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great food friendly..."

Yves Chang

"First meal in Wellington and I’m so glad I came to this place for lunch! $15 and I could get a bao with soft shell crab, 3 chicken wings, small pho..."

The Poor Foodie

"Getting the $15 lunch deal is a very good option, as it comes with a variety of food. This is also a good place to go with vegetarians and vegans as..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 4/5Price: 4/5Coming from a gal who’s favourite cuisine is Vietnamese, this place was..."

Jen Lin

"Went here for lunch and got one of the $15 lunch specials (bbq chicken bao, 3x fries pork dumpling, cup of broth, small brownie) and it was..."

Jennykakariki

"Dunno why I'd never been here before. Fresh, yummy food with enough vegan options to make you feel like you actually have a choice. Fresh funky decor..."

Nani

"This is one amazing place. The service was fast and food was scrumptious. There was a huge variety of food if you like this type of food. We will be..."

Ian De Terte

"Three of us had the bao and dumplings $15 lunch special today. It’s a great way to try three main course dishes. The salt and pepper soft shell..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Yeah MFs! This place is where its at! Tried the $15 lunch special and I am hooked! My friend had the beef curry and it was jam packed with flavour. I..."

Crumpet King

"Cute little hole in the wall that doesn't look too impressive if you're standing on the street. The food is amazing and full of flavor. We had the..."

Yutika Tiki Anturkar

"This pl is lovely and affordable - good service. has a bunch of great $15 lunch deals on offer (see pics). The Bahn mi was on the small side tho. Pho..."

Sei

"Excellent service from start to finish. Food was fresh and tasty. Soft shell crab bao along with the duck to start - generous serving and delivered..."

DebHead

"4 adults ate lunch here. Absolutely fantastic. Couldn’t have asked for better service or food. The toilets sadly let this great restaurant down. ..."

MataMan

"We have enjoyed a couple of really great meals here over the past couple of months (Oct/Dec), firstly as a couple, then as a group of 5. Both times,..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Beautiful food ! Amazing friendly service.. relaxing vibes when dinning in and quick friendly service when ordering take out !! Love that there is..."

Vaughna Maurirere-Davies

"Vegetarians x2 for lunch - not the biggest fan of cilantro which was in both but of course it is a main component of vietnamese food. $15 each for..."

Yuha

"We were so impressed with our meal last night. Everything was fresh, delicious and so so flavoursome. We ordered the crying tiger, Peking duck,..."

Rachel Macdonald

"Thank goodness I tried the Bo Kho before it taken off the menu! A hearty bowl of beef goodness with a freshly-made baguette to soak up all the yummy..."

Maggie Cheung

"Food, ambience, service were excellent. First, the ambience. I really get the street market vibe with the noise and proximity with other diners. The..."

James Ong

"This a busy eating spot so i would recommend making a booking. Very good service . I had the apple salad, all the elements worked well together, i..."

Ronel Kapp

"First of all, the food were good with a reasonable selection of Southeast Asian dishes.. the service however was a bit patchy from time to time. Came..."

Christian

"We dined at The Old Quarter on a Sunday night as a group of 5. My wife and I ordered two bao buns, Pho, Bun Cha Hanoi and Chocolate Mousse...."

Sotaro Ochiai

"Booked a table got 5 on a Sunday night, and despite us running 10 minutes late, our table was still reserved! Some of the things we ordered were a..."

Jessica Hunter

"A tasty evening. Have had the old quarter delivered several times before dining in. The drinks were delicious including the champagne fizz that had a..."

Vicki Wong

"Delicious Vietnamese fare. We shared a myriad of dishes including:crying tiger- delicious succulent beefPeking duck- ah-mazing. Sauce was..."

Mon

"Delicious. They ran out of mango for my salad and dessert but they used replacement fruits and the food was still a vibe. It gets busy early but I..."

Julia Broughton

"Really really good food! This is my second time visiting and both times were excellent. I'll be coming back for..."

Cindy Gunawan

"Food was authentic, good value for money and service was top..."

Michal Robertson

"The food was good, but nothing special. Nice to try, but I wouldn’t go back here (except for the desert🤤). We had the salmon in banana leaf and..."

Cristina Meirosu

"Cracking food! We had some really fresh Vietnamese food which we loved and super speedy and friendly service. Not to mention the Welly on a plate..."

Chris Lamb

"We ordered many items on the list and shared-as it is intended - SO good! Ribs, Bao Buns, Curry, Dumplings,.. Cannot recommend more. Delicious and..."

Merve Yildiz

"Very good good, comes out quickly and just at the right temperature. Lovely stuff and always ready to help. The pho is outstanding, the boa are..."

Andrea Merlo

"This place is always busy, so has a good buzz. The food is delicious and great value. Had a cocktail this time and that was really tasty..."

Anna Collins

"As soon as you walk in you can smell the different flavours in the air. The food tasted amazing and came out quick. Its a perfect spot to get..."

Moynesni Naidu

"Have never tasted fusion food like this..."

Roderick Raymundo

Rogue And Vagabond Craft Beer Bar

84/100 (2404 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my faves in Welly Some of the best beers and best curly fries + chicken burger in Wellington. Great for a night of live music, or an evening..."

Kere Wylie

"A bar and grill you can sit on bean bag chairs and cushions in the grass at? Always a good..."

Adam Hofmann

"Great spot in town for a good beer. Beers rotate frequently and I the summer it's a good spot for a beer outside on the..."

TK

"Great spot, great beer and great food...did U mention the great people. Overall a big fan before you even through in the fact the have great live..."

JC thebeerguy

"We had some REALLY good pizza here. Seems like a popular place to hang out with friends and the grassy area was also quite busy. Worth the price, I..."

Anne Victoria

"Good selection of beers on tap. Nice view if sitting..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"The place looks great. Interesting esthetic matched with the general feel of the music, and quirky staff. Friendly, and knowledgeable about their..."

Grey Nero

"On Wednesdays between 5-7pm they have epic offers on their chicken wings with any of their 3 flavours (tangy bourbon bbq, smoky chipotle and dragons..."

East London Girl

"Great venue in the heart of the city. Nice bean bags to chill out on outside and funky vibe indoors. Friendly staff. Some good tunes, and nice..."

Darren Craig

"Tasty food and good portions. Pizzas are huge and plenty for sharing. Great craft beer selection. No coffee..."

Helen Joe

"Bra tender 43 was positively lovely! We ventured back just to introduce our friends to this lovely human. 10/10; would..."

Ailise Delaney

"Great atmosphere and beer selection. Friendly staff. Came in for pizza based on older reviews and photos — learned they do not serve pizza. All..."

Joel Machak

"An excellent pub for music and craft ales, especially on hot summer evenings when the park out front serves as an extension to the already spacious..."

Eric Medcalf

"Giant pizzas and nice atmosphere. I stumbled across this place randomly, it has a lot of character and cool decorations. They sometimes have live..."

K. H

"A truely excellent joint. Great music, great vibes and great times. Can't go..."

Angela Banks

"Sun with a great range of beers and good food is a great combination. Sheltered from the Northerly this spot gives you a nice outdoor area to plant..."

Sandy Antipas

"Nice place with a good selection of beers. Some nice spaces as well especially in summer when you can sit..."

Steve Hockley

"A good local watering hole themed eclectic to cater to muso's, foodies and good time seekers. Inside or outdoor spaces. The staff were on to it and..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

Basque

"The food was actually great, we went on meat free Monday so tried dishes we wouldnt usually and loved it. The jugs of sangria were full of flavour..."

Gemma Wells

"Great place and lovely staff. We had a delicious lunch, great choice of vegan and vegetarian..."

Rosemarie East

"Fun and intimate bar. Great Spanish theme with a rotating range of beers on tap and a semi-sesional menu. Vegetarian platter is weird but apart from..."

C M

"Beautiful rooftop bar on a sunny day, great sangria and an impressive vege platter. Service can be quite slow at..."

Kat Petra

"Excellent tapas and a very good range of craft..."

David Forsyth

"Excellent venue. Nice rooftop area with outdoor heating. Only issue I have experience is that some of their staff are slow at making drinks compared..."

Prashant B

"Nice food, some a bit overpriced for portion size. Good for vegan and gluten free options, though gluten free is a few dollars more. They correctly..."

Kate Sabin

"A great selection of drink options & friendly staff. The tapas options included a selection for vegetarians. Noticed a great line-up of up-coming..."

Brooke Baker

"Tapas style food along with great range of craft beer. The tapas were solid, nothing earth shattering but still very nice. Nice causal atmosphere and..."

Adam Georgiou

"My favourite rooftop bar.been going here for 5 years now.They provide blankets on cold nights and have a great selection of tapas. Staff has always..."

Roneeza Ali

Bethel Woods

84/100 (1418 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"16 taps of beer, wine, cocktails. Great venue with a buzzing atmosphere. Chicken burger was great. Reuben also very good but not of the teir of some..."

Flippynz

"This place is always busy. Cool atmosphere and funky decor - went for lunch and had the vegeful burger which comes with fries- was delicious. The..."

Sei

"Having had been to Killen's BBQ in Houston TX just a couple of months before coming here, unfortunately this place didn't come close to true American..."

James Ong

"A nice and cozy cafe. Partner had the waffles and I decided to get poached eggs on toast with sides. Food was cooked well and poached eggs were..."

Sharon Harvey

"Colourful and quirky place with a nice relaxed atmosphere. We sat right next to the fire place. Had their WOAP burger and fries which was good. The..."

Julia TVM

"Had the awesome pulled smoked chicken with fries cheese and curry sauce here. So good. Definitely be going back to this one, but will avoid the..."

UnCovered Oz

"Cute little shack. Drinks were served on point and the food orders. Omg what to say. Their meat was just legit and so tasty. Fresh quality food with..."

Chuchueats

"What a great place!!! The decor is excellent and the atmosphere is warm and very lively. They play great music as well which contributes to the..."

Andre

"Pub Grub.Standard bub fare and a great selection of beers too go along with it.Emphasis here is on MEAT and lots of it. Also a..."

Philip Reeve

"Excellent from start to finish. Great service from friendly knowledgable staff. We had a selection of the tapas and everything was tasty and fresh...."

DebHead

"Great place! Really nice atmosphere and tasty food. There was live music playing when I went so it was quite loud and hard to have conversation but..."

Tahlee Reynolds

"Escaped the office for a bite to eat at Bethel Woods today . We went at about 1pm so it wasn't overcrowded and loud...this also meant timely service...."

RaeRae

"When the Wine Loft changed to Bethel Woods, I was intrigued to see what they would do. When the renovations were completed I was put off as it looked..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Very nice scrambled eggs on toast, only $5.90! Maybe a little heavy on the seasoning, I like to do my own but otherwise delish. Plus mushrooms on the..."

Abby Allison

"Any place that does low and slow deserves a good mark and Bethal Woods is one of them! Loved there food, I got the pulled pork sandwhich and I am..."

Nick

"Great place to have a good meal with friends.The place is absolutely buzzing on a Friday night. We went for a meal and it's very good..."

JustEatForF#$kSake

"We had a voucher to use and decided to go as a family and take Miss Muffin. She is a big meat eater and loves a good rib, this menu made her happy...."

Muffin Mum

"I'll bite. As an american in Wellington it's pretty hard to find good BBQ, especially when it comes to decent sauces that aren't too sweet and a good..."

Candice Ciesla

"Bethel Woods has a very cool, very fun vibe. We sat on the rooftop where they have booths and heaters which made it very comfortable. The staff are..."

Jess Dunne

"Found this little gem on The Terrace - it's recently opened and on a Tuesday night the atmosphere was buzzing with business people out for a..."

Sarah Marie Reynolds

"They changed whole menu from today! Burgers were amazing!! We got beef and chicken burgers and one of the best burgers ever 😋 Chips were little..."

AnnA

"Its a very cozy place with very good ambience. The whole setup is good with lots of color. The fire is lit at the centre with drums on the top..."

Sreeram Nattath

"Great all round. Have been here a few times for both after work drinks and a breakfast meal, both are awesome. Good range of alcohol which is ideal..."

Hannah Allan

"Tuesday is Trivia Night FYI. Didn't advertise this that we saw. Didn't really enrich the experience. Had cple of dark beers. Milky Stout. They were..."

Deborah Hughes

"We went to BW’s for a work Christmas function and it exceeded all our expectations. The staff were brilliant, they were friendly and attentive. The..."

Brenden Makinson

"Went here with a group from work Thursday afternoon. The place was packed which isnt suprising for a Thursday afternoon. The staff were very busy due..."

Jay Gibb

"Great little bar. Good atmosphere - though I’m sure I was the only non-government worker in the place! There was a bit of muck around at the end..."

Nick Halley

"What can I say but Terrific. Atmosphere was enjoyable and child friendly as we took our 13yr old son in. Yes alcohol is served but we don’t drink..."

Relaxed And Calm

"Great selection of beers on tap, ranging from your typical lager to IPA's, pilsner etc. I was there on a Monday and they were running a special where..."

Luke Mansell

"Great place! If you're a baby boomer you'll love this place. It will bring back memories of your teenage years! The food is fantastic, staff are..."

Mike Carter

"Always good here, great variety of beers on tap. Good pub food right in the heart of the city. Rooftop bar is a..."

Ranui Robertson

"Enjoyed dining with my friends here.We were sitting on bar table in front of kitchen and could see all the good food made in front of..."

viki mishra

"Burgers were pretty amazing. Friendly staff with awesome service... Downsides Macaroni Bites were super bland and lacked flavour... Bethel Woods is..."

Adam Smylie

"Burger was great. The music a tad too..."

alf '

"We had our Christmas lunch here on Friday. It was amazing ... everything was perfect. The platters were delicious and the service was great. The..."

Bron Evans

"Food was so tasty and very good value for money. They were doing a quiz night when we were there which was fun to join in on. Customer service still..."

Thomas Williams

St Johns Bar & Eatery

84/100 (2083 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I like the building and I like their beef burger, it’s basic but it is done very well and better than a Big Mac. Their fries are also pretty..."

Austin

"All the tables inside were busy and this is understandable on the 24th of December, but they were able to offer us two valid alternative: a table..."

Michel Angelo

"Nice food at a decent price. I was actually surprised how cheap it came out. Nice work and good service. Ambience is good with choice between the pub..."

Cookingkenny

"Great spot to sit in the sun, chat, graze on delicious bar food (hello chips with gravy!) & drink great local cider. The decor inside was beautiful...."

Nitty

"Friendly and helpful staff. Awesome atmosphere outside, could of sat there all day in the sun. Food was yummy. Only had bar snacks but would love to..."

Daniellè Brown

"Loved this place, great location and service. Love the outside area and bean bags. Had a lovely Rosè and a nibble with some mates after work. Would..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Been here for drinks. Today was lunch with a colleague. We ordered a beer and a burger. I had the jalapeño kale burger. My colleague the cheese..."

Sean P E Fleming

"The dishes are tapas/sharing style, this was perfect for us as we like to share. We were the only customers in the restaurants so we got the full..."

Aimy Luu Huynh

"Service was very good. I asked for negronis which weren't on the deinks menu and they were happy to make them and they were great. Ended up getting a..."

Moses-Kelly Saunders

"Dropped in for some coffees to take the chill off. I have to say, it's a fine establishment. Coffee was perfection (and I'm quite fussy when it comes..."

Ross

"Love being at this place in the summer!! Grate outdoor seating. Wine selection is good. And the bar food is good for the price, can't wait to return..."

Katie

"Ok I haven't had food there.. but it looked promising. This is definitely one of the spot you want to go in Wellington when it's sunny. The few bean..."

Ines

"Went to St John’s Bar for my birthday lunch and really enjoyed the food here. Although, I have been here several times before. Located on..."

LucyGoosey

"Great place.. Good to come and watch sport with some tasty beers on tap. Came here for the wellington on a plate burger and it rocked my world. Not a..."

Rhodri Williams

"We went here for a work team lunch, and we had the whole back room to ourselves. I got the special, which was an open salmon sandwich,..."

Mind The Crumbs

"I have been here a number of times. Most recently for a dinner on Monday 1 December. The location is excellent. The food is not too bad either. My..."

PeterMS

"It takes a lot to galvanise me getting my fingers on the keyboard and writing a review - either I'm REALLY peeved with the service I've had, or..."

Anna Garland

"We hosted our post wedding brunch at St Johns bar restaurant last weekend, and it was a fantastic venue for this event. Our guests reported that..."

Debra Wilson

"One of the best experiences I have ever had in a bar/restaurant.From the moment we arrived we were treated amazingly. We went to 3 previous bars..."

Adam Nagy

"I have been to St Johns three times now, the first and second was amazing, the Pork belly cooked to perfection and the ravioli amazing.The..."

Ranui Robertson

"I had brunch here last Saturday. I ordered the eggs benedict, it was enjoyable but certainly not the best eggs benedict I have eaten. For dessert I..."

Kate S

"Went to St Johns for a business lunch. This place is the bomb!! We sat outside in the sun (yes, this is Wellington), and had a few wines from the..."

Cannonball

"My husband and I went for dinner on a Saturday night a few weeks ago. Having read the reviews here I wasn't too sure what to expect and was..."

Kara I

"A great afternoon with friends was had at St Johns - as they weren't busy we received table service. I found staff were knowledgeable and friendly -..."

Christine Bulmer

"This place has surprisingly good food for such a busy bar, good menu, pretty good service, and would definitely go..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"An awesome little bar with a great atmosphere. Food and beer were top-notch, and our server was really..."

Kaz Bar

"I’m confused. I don’t really know what to make of my St Johns experience. I’ve been visiting Wellington on a frequent basis for the last 7..."

Caroline Cameron

"Great restaurant in Wellington. Visited here end of September with my Mum while in the city for World of wearable arts. Loved the Scapegrace cocktail..."

Rachel Proudfoot

"Had a great meal here, was very busy and loud. But service was really good and food was..."

Sharron Hughes

"This was totally an unplanned stop as I was walking from Te Papa to the cable car and thought it was time for lunch. Whipped out the phone and saw..."

Daniel Tay

"So happy i found this place. Looked it up online and made a reservation. Glad i did. Was packed when i arrived (on a Monday evening). Totally worth..."

Leigh Anne Darilek

"Great food, great atmosphere, the wine service at the table was a very nice touch. Natalia and the gentleman in the black shirt (didn't catch his..."

Jo-Ann Hughes

"Great location, great service. Good food — we got the bruschetta, tenders, and chorizo to share plus drinks. It was fast, easy, tasty. Relatively..."

Tessa VanDerVeeken

"I had the roast root salad last night! It was pretty good, I just think Israeli couscous would work a lot better in this salad - just some feedback..."

Bridget Rawson

"Food was absolutely amazing. It was a very very busy night but all our dishes came out fast and were given the care/attention as if we were the only..."

Ange Smith

"An under rated restaurant/bar for drinks🍸or a nice dinner. The restaurant and separate eating areas are excellent with good harbour views...."

Graeme Wooller

"Good food, tasty rump steak cooked well but would have liked a side of chips as an option (served with purple kumara) like market fish. Note: if you..."

Becs Illingworth

"The food was really..."

Mariana Tarasido

"Fantastic experience! Thank you to Finn & Jasper for letting us in late and for the delicious dessert and cocktails. Great atmosphere and a bar that..."

Mich

"Myself and my Friend celebrated our joint 21st Birthday here on the 11th of June. From day one of planning for this Event, the St Johns crew have..."

Letitia Jenness

Joe's Garage

84/100 (1934 ratings)

"Great atmosphere, service and food was amazing. Definitely recommended. Thanks for a great evening and making my daughter's 14th birthday enjoyable...."

Redstone Technology

"Awesome environment for everyone, but would imagine men would feel the most relaxed. Keeps to its theme very well, except awesome service, good value..."

Marigold

"My family and I had dinner here tonight Kumara Chips & pork belly skewers entrees which were excellent. Beef burger, 2 Caesar chicken salads and I..."

Norm Hewitt

"We had pancakes, raspberry and whipped cream as well as bacon and banana. It was very delicious and fresh. I also had a hot chocolate. It came with a..."

Steamed Hams

"Great ambiance. Good and tasty food. Nice staff. I had the lamb burger, and the brownie with ice cream for dessert. Both were excellent. Good..."

Rita Ribeiro

"We were solo after 2 other diners had left while we decided what to order.The food was AMAZING!The best beef burger eaten included the most..."

Stacey-Jae Robinson

"Loved the service! I went there for breakfast! It’s a nice place to go to for brunch in the weekend. Check out the photo :) Ig:..."

Sheryl

"Such a nice restaurant. Child friendly which is great, love the chicken breast. Overall made my night. Definitely coming back here very..."

Helena Kerr

"Beautiful meals, nice atmosphere and great staff! Will be back again!! They have probably one of few menus that I actually want to try..."

Grantandcaroline

"A friend told us to visit this place to try it out. We were greeted immediately at the door by a lovely guy and shown to our table. Place was very..."

Bridget

"What a cool place to eat. Such a nice atmosphere and good service. It was a little noisey last night because of WOW, so they were quite busy. There..."

Sharon Harvey

"Zoomed in here for a quick bite after WOW on Sunday night; there were 2 other couples there so very quiet. We grabbed a burger each (chicken & beef);..."

Megha Dogra

"Food is excellent. Steak was soooo yum!! Great service & a relaxing atmosphere. Not always easy to find a park. Located on the corner of Tory..."

Foodie By Choice

"Came in before the earthquake happened and was very happy with what I ordered. My chicken was perfectly cooked, not too dry. The gravy was very..."

Jordan

"Well it is good to see this place open againWe had some friends in town that used to live down here so we have spent the weekend going in all..."

Silverduck

"Good people and good food.Attention to detail is high.Menu a bit boring but very swollen well executed.Meats not overcooked...."

Pete Irvine

"Have been to the one in Queenstown and the one here feels more refined! Always have a really great coffee here and it's a great varied menu that you..."

EsmeEats

"Went here for dinner with a group of friends we all ordered something different off the menu, portions aren't too big apart from that..."

Sammy O'Donnell

"So I'd like to say our meals were fantastic, eggs cooked perfectly, coffee was beautiful. Service was quick, only thing is we didn't get handed water..."

Vikie Snyder

Biggiechee

"Have been here a few times. The B.Y.O function here is great and is a good atmosphere for a group of diners. I did have a burger from here and it..."

Sarah Alberino

"Went in for an afternoon smoothie and a quick read of the paper. Ended up also having the sweetie roll of bacon and eggs with aioli. I must say the..."

Mya

"Hearing mixed and often bad reviews of Joe's Garage, I was disappointed my company would be taking a few of us out to dine there.In terms..."

Medium_Rare

"Had dinner, and breakfast here the next morning. Good food for both meals. Drinks list a bit limited. Service good. Recommended for a quick..."

Julian.paxton

"We were only in Wellington for a short while and Joe's Garage caught our eye. The garage sign is what got us, so simple that it stood out on that..."

Doreen Milo

"Such a great find when we were wandering around the city looking for coffee and something to eat. Great friendly service, good food portion sizes and..."

Amanda B

"Went to Joes Garage because my boyfriend and I were a little jaded on the Asian BYO's in Wellington and wanted to try something a little..."

Alex Neilson

"Coffee is really good. Very friendly, upbeat staff. Good choices in the menu and quick to serve. Pikelets with bacon and maple syrup were good,..."

Christine

"Always good food. Casual sunday. Cold beer and a hotdog is always up there. Fries and gravy is a must.Good weekend cofffee too.Bad..."

Hubert Cheng

"Amazing food... Although You have to endure a painstaking wait watching all this mouthwatering food come out! However the wait is well worth it. 5..."

Fred Dunphy

"The atmosphere here is relaxed and rustic, but can get really busy at times. I was surprised when I found out this place does BYO after 5pm, which..."

Mind The Crumbs

"My food was really good, friendly staff. The menu (laminated paper) was really sticky and oily. Pineapple juice is not in the menu 😭, why guys,..."

Chris Vera

"Went here for breakfast the other day. We were greeted straight away and seated. Ordered a white hot choc (which wasn't great) but the food made up..."

Loran Jones

"Friendly staff, nice relaxed atmosphere and good food. Always fulfilling and a fantastic place for brunch. I ordered the joker last time, great..."

Josh

"Have been to Joe's a couple of times and have enjoyed it both times. I always think BYO options are limited in Wellington, predominantly being Asian..."

Alicia McQuade

"Great food, the burgers and fries were flawless. The restaurant has a great vibe and was a good temperature for a chilly Wellington evening. Service..."

Rosie Ludemann

"Staying in Wellington for work and needed an after dinner pick me up. Stopped in for one of the most delicious brownies I have ever tasted! Do..."

Tallulah_Tilly

"Great breakfast kid friendly Happy to deal with odd requests ( for the kids !)Go the joker for breakfast sweet bun bacon lean sky sausage..."

Ian McLachlan

"I didn't even look at the regular menu but I could tell they did breakfast, lunch and dinner. No food for us, though. It was all about the macchiato..."

Heneedsfood

"Went here for breakfast last weekend and it was great. They have a full breakfast menu and then a separate section for breakfast rolls. We had one..."

FrequentDiner

"Had an awesome chicken burger with fries at Joe's Garage, great environment and friendly staff to accommodate us. Definitely recommend checking it..."

Alex Mackay

"A quick stop for lunch on Saturday and Joe's did not disappoint.We were seated promptly and drink orders taken. Coffee arrived a few minutes..."

Philip Reeve

"Just had a quick bite at Joe's Garage. The food (two of their warm filled rolls, fries and baked beans) and coffee were good, just took awhile for..."

RaeRae

"Six of us dined at Joe's on a Friday at 6pm. Wanted somewhere reasonably priced and close to Circa Theatre so we gave it a go. I used to go here with..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Joes Garage is an awesome place to drop in and have a bite. Breakfast here is delicious and dinner here is divine. I always bring friends here and we..."

BKL

"Went there for lunch. The service was good, they were very accommodating of our baby, providing a highchair for her to sit in. I noticed they also..."

Theresa

"Always great service and coffee! Often the same friendly staff, which always makes me feel good about the place, a company with low staff..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"We were looking for somewhere for a quick burger and beer before a gig and Joe's Garage fitted the bill perfectly. Friendly, prompt service, great..."

Roger Williams

"I've always enjoyed the food at Joe's Garage. The pleasant surprise is that their service continues to improve... Friendly and attentive, without..."

Bill Young

"Very friendly service, great burgers and a good beer selection, just what every growing boy needs! Even stuff in there for the vegetarians, although..."

Mark Clayton

"I haven't had a bad experience in all the times that I've eaten at Joe's Garage. It's a great place to just sit and work, and drink good coffee; I..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Very good service - friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Just there for a coffee and a slice but they were very good. I'll be back. Not much..."

Joanna

"I have been here twice For breakfast & both times lovely coffee. Serving sizes are decent. Unfortunately the orange juice is bottled. The..."

Amy

"When you walk into Joe's you're met with instant warmth and a friendly smile. The rain and wind are left outside and you can slowly unwind with the..."

Nicola

"We had a wonderful experience and the most delicious burgers we have ever tasted.The service was exceptional and we have told many friends how..."

Wendy Milne

"I've recently dined at Joe's Garage for breakfast. We went there as a group from work, and orders various items from the brunch menu. I was a..."

Dan Bowden

"Went here for a late Sunday lunch after craving something similar to a Sunday roast. Place was fairly busy but service was quick and the food was..."

Luke Dienes

"Lovely venue and atmosphere. Our table was reserved and we were greeted with a smile. The chicken, pizza and burger was nice. We had been warned the..."

PhoenixSuns NZ

"The staff here are great and every single one of them was super friendly to us. The restaurant is a decent size and has a typical menu so you'll..."

Luke Mansell

"Great food, good service. But disappointingly they would only accept one entertainment card per table, when we had two entertainment cards among our..."

Phillip Yee

"Amazing atmosphere, really friendly staff, quick service and flavorful food. I order the Gorgeous George Vegetarian option and it has potato...."

Dylen Velasquez

"Food was amazing service was so friendly and was very attentive and they even gave me a free hat words can't express how wonderful this place is..."

dingus presley

"Great place for a Xmas brekky. Good menu & great staff. Nice laid back..."

David Hall

"Update! Some more photos added from our recent visit. Joes garage has always been my favorite, ever since I lived in Queenstown. Their rewards..."

Juwairiyah Nawaz

"Edit: 29/10/2022 Just been here again, still in love with the place. Wonderful to spend our anniversary here and will be going again soon! Wonderful..."

Georgia

"Went on Sunday evening, ordered jfc and kumara chips as well the pork belly main, ribs and beef burger. Great food. Great service and we didn't wait..."

Ashleigh Clarke

"We enjoyed the overall experience and food. Great service could have spent more time sitting and chatting over brunch. We all wished we had..."

Kimble Henderson

"Amazing food - I had the gorgeous breakfast and it was delicious. The potatoes were served room temp but were very tasty. Rest was perfect. Coffee..."

Prudence Desrosiers

"Friendly & attentive staff, lovely food, great atmosphere, not to noisy. My family & I love going..."

Tai Kingi

"Really good food, great service. Will definitely be back. Arrive hungry the meals are huge and it's hard to decide what to..."

Rebecca Green

"The food is hot and tasty, great coffee and friendly..."

suzanne walker

The Grand

84/100 (1434 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Grand's $12 lunch menu absolutely punches above its weight in terms of quality and quantity. This chicken corn soup was absolutely delicious! It..."

Helen

"We really enjoyed our meals the flame grill sirloin was cooked beautifully and my chicken medallions were yummy great services and lovely..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Meals were good and service was really good. We've been here a few times and never had a problem with the food or service. Boys had the stone grills..."

Sharon Harvey

"We had the Chicken and Avocado salad and the Fish and Chips it was very niceThe duty manager was very friendly Good value for money..."

Tim 51

"Went with a group for lunch. Service was efficient and the meals came out quickly. I had the open steak sandwich, which was well seasoned and..."

Wako

"We went here for a small Christmas gathering. The staff were very friendly and warned us of the wait time before we placed our order. My calamari..."

Jessica Siácci

"We were visiting Wellington on a road-trip with a couple friends and were looking for a casual dining experience. That’s when we stumbled upon The..."

Charle Megala

"Oh, this is one of my favorite places. I came here with my family quite a few times especially on Monday - 2 for 1 Mains & Stone Grill :P . I always..."

Camellia

"Food was amazing! And really well priced. The service was great, nice and fast. My burger was huge just exactly what I needed. Loved it! Totally..."

Rebecca Manuel

"Came here with a large group & they handled us well. It wasn't busy, but they managed to get all of our meals out at once.We ordered a range of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Food was amazing and good sized portions . Staff were very helpful and very friendly. Great atmosphere and good vibes. Would definitely go again...."

Siobhan McGahan

"Went there Friday night with partner and his mum and aunty was amazing night atmosphere and staff were friendly and kind and I must admit loved it..."

Toni Tiopira

"Ordered the polenta calamari and it was amazing! Would come back here purely to order it again. A very casual spot and typical pub feel but I..."

EsmeEats

"Called in for breakfast, had eggs Benedict with bacon, was very impressed with the service and the food, not badly priced either, will be back..."

Bruce Tuineau

"I didn't get to have their mains but I had the entré and that was very delicious 😊. Bacon wrapped scallops with mustard cream sauce I think very..."

Ladi Haze

"I had a steak sandwich on their express menu for $12...have to say it was the by far the most delicious meal I've had. Great quality food and it was..."

Sarah Kennar

"I can't give a five to The Grand Steak House, so I decided to given a 4.5. Me and My partner went there specially for stone grill, It was fun that..."

Emma Cheung

"Visited for lunch today with friends and had a great meal! Very good food, service was fine and good environment :) thanks for having us! Very..."

Sophie C

"Came here for 2 4 1 stone grills a couple weeks ago and it was amazing. Service was awesome, friendly staff and food was delicious. First time having..."

Keilah Tiatia

"Visited The Grand last Sunday for dinner with friends. We got there and seated ourselves. We were offered menus and water pretty quickly. Service was..."

Keith Hennessy

"Feels weird to go back and review this almost a year later, but I'm just doing an obsessive little MenuMania catchup session lol!I went..."

The Guppy

"My family (parents and two University student daughters) had some drinks and nibbles here and found the place really pleasant. Great decor, very..."

Nina M

"Four of us dined at the Grand Steakhouse on Sunday night after attending another fabulous WOW show. What's the problem with Wellington restaurants on..."

Lydia Milne

"We love the Grand! My grandsons aged 9 and 6, love The Grand breakfasts, the wonderful service, and especially Yvonne, who at their request, taught..."

Caroline Christian

"Went along before meeting friends for night out though reluctant from reading previous reviews. Can't see why now. This place was amazing considering..."

John Martin

"A large group of us (49) had dinner at The Grand on Friday. Now, a group that size is normally a recipe for disaster but we had a great night and..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Had a beautiful dish here. The catch of the day which was Hoki with a creamed caper dressing which was devine with a mash which has bacon and cabbage..."

Belinda Dowler

"very satisfied of the food in The Grand. Particularly Steamed Mussels and Stone Grilled Steak. Waitresses are passionate. I'm not keen on their..."

Carina Chang

"My partner and I were looking for a place for a nice lunch on a cold and (really) wet day. We decided to give The Grand a try especially with their..."

Anaya Parker

"decent food...very comfortable seating and amience..however service could be improvedI will definitely go..."

Cafe Chic

"reading the two reviews I was a bit optimistic about going here, but I did. My experience was good. I would definately dine here again. My husband..."

FOOD Wars

"Great service from Shannon as our waitress The coffee was perfectly done!!Breakfast was priced..."

Daniel Barker

"Excellent meal, fast efficient service. We hadn't booked but the sorted us quickly and the meal came out in good time. Would really recommend. Also..."

Geoff Zuy

"A very nice evening chilling here. Wasn't too crowded but did start filling quickly. Noticeable history prints displayed throughout the restaurant..."

Oostys (Nunu)

"Enjoyable lunch here at a reasonable price!! But alas none of our favourite seafood chowder at our last two visits there!! 😔 😢 But luckily last..."

Phillip Yee

"Attended a 21st on level 1. Good atmosphere enhanced by being part of a family occasion. Self select music available, continuous finger foods. Tab..."

Miles Green

"Great food and service. Great to have a gas fire for winter warmth. Stone grill steaks are the way to..."

Samuel Vorster

"Wonderful service! Will definitely be back, I ordered a Jerk Chicken Burger and it was delicious! The service was also immaculate, with helpful and..."

jakeb beans

"Monday night 2 for 1 hot grill steak night was great. They also had $12 jugs of beer..."

Colin Reid

"Hubby's first time with Stonegrill left with a few toasted knuckles after a beautiful meal. I had a pork rack and was told the chops were decent......"

Attaks

"Such a beautiful restaurant. Historically placed in the middle of Wellington. They serve Stonegrill as well as "pre-cooked" steaks. Food is good and..."

Karoline Christensen

"Popped for a meal with family and had a great time. Staff were super attentive, food was great, atmosphere just right. Good kids meal options, with a..."

Key Man

"Visiting from Auckland and staying on Courtenay Place, my wife has never had stone grill before so this was the perfect place and opportunity to..."

James Halligan

"Had dinner with my parents. They wanted to have beef wellington. We also ordered the steak on special and the portions are huge! We had to take away..."

Zongjian He

"The tiger prawns were absolutely to my taste. (Only remembered to take a photo when I was almost done.😋) And the chicken parmigiana was great...."

Alice

"Came in with my mother and special needs Grandmother who can sometimes come across as quite rude. The staff were so lovely and accommodating to us..."

Matthew Williams

"ABV bar on the roof above the Grand. A highlight of the Wellington experience. Views over Courtenay Place. Sheltered from the wind. Cosy wvwn on a..."

Michael Donn

"Stayed at a hotel close by and ended up having 2 meals here. Very inviting attentive service. Great food. Was shown to the rooftop bar which was..."

Gavin Black

Fisherman's Plate

84/100 (1164 ratings)

"best pho so far in..."

Brandy Rawiri

"The food was amazing! Soup was super flavourful and the portion size is HUGE. Value for money but also tastes..."

Nicole Wong

"Best pho I've had in NZ. Come to Akl so Hansan can shut down, they need to learn that you can have European servers but still have excellent..."

Matthew Yang

"The spicy beef noodle soup is what I usually order, it’s very tasty with nice flavor and the portions are good for the price. Quite fast service..."

Angel Wong

"I was slightly surprised to see the place as it looked like an ordinary fish and chips shop that also sells Vietnamese food.BUT... the..."

Mark Renz Ruiz

"My Vietnamese friend recommended me this place and was pretty good. It looks like a crappy takeaway shop but don’t be fooled! It’s really..."

SpoonMe

"A bowl of deliciousness! The broth of their pho taste amazing. Very authentic vietnamese pho from this hidden and simple shop. Tried the fish..."

Hermawan Johan

"Oh yeah... That broth is just yum... One of the best Vietnamese beef pho that I ever have.We loved it and we will definitely come back if we..."

Andrean

"Very nice dishes hereWe had the prawn and pork omelette, combination fried noodle and chicken on riceThe food was beautiful and very..."

Tim 51

"I love this place so much, that every time I come to Wellington, it is obligatory to make a stop here and squeeze in a bowl of Pho.Bit of..."

Tan Wang

"Was in Wellington for 3 days and checked Zomato for a good place to eat. Absolutely thankful to find this little takeaway/dine-in place in town as..."

Oriental Doll

"Delicious Pho and the taste is really closed toPho that you have in Viet Nam. I’ve tried so many places around Wellington central and their..."

Vinh Nguyen

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceProbably best Pho is New ZealandWalked there for some..."

곰정안

"This has a strange layout as it is a takeaway fish and chips shop but has enough room for 20ish seats to dine in. The beef pho was one of..."

Whitepanda89

"Beautiful takeaway fish and chips, not greasy and delicious flavour. I just had a battered fish but the crumbed looked yummy. Need to try the pho and..."

Neat Eats

"I find myself coming back to this place a lot. Doesnt hurt that its less than five minutes away from where I live...but the fact that they serve a..."

Kiko Vergara

"The food was amazing, fulfilling and worth the price. Its a little place pf the side street not too noticeable but 100% my favorite place to eat..."

Clare Leyland

"One of the best bowls of Pho I've had since my Vietnam visit few years back. Great value for money and super friendly staff combined with quick..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"The best won ton soup in Wellington. Fresh and tasty. A fast food takeaway with seating and basic decor. Very fast and quick service. A popular..."

Jason Berryman

"Who would'd of though a fish n chips place will actually produce such authentic Vietnamese meals!I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup. Was..."

Cupy Dee

"The best pho in town- in my opinion! The soup is light yet tasty and the raw beef is really fresh. The provided herb adds extra dimensions to the..."

Christian

"This is the bar others aspire to - and none have got there yet. Pho. Better than any I have tried in Wellington or Auckland. Don't be deceived by its..."

Brent

"I'm usually pretty okay with pho in general but I loved the tender beef, and veggies, sauce and chilli sides. The broth was pretty decent too. I'd..."

M

"A proper place to have PHo in Wellington. I went there when the place had a previous owner. This place is licensed for take away so there is no..."

Jimon007

"Been here twice now and not disappointed. Rare beef pho and lemongrass, ginger lamb and noodles. Both were beautifully tasty and filling. Love being..."

Toni

"Never tried their fish n chips -- but I only come here for the Vietnamese food. It's the best in town. Authentic and so delicious! Rare beef pho is a..."

Shar Young

"We were overjoyed to find the Lord of the Ring's actor Viggo's favourite restaurant.The seafood broth was very delicious and refreshing,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"The best pho in town can be found here nestled away on Bond street. Quick service, and lots to choose from. Give their rice paper rolls a try..."

Kate Hirschman

" A friend of mine recommended this place so I've decided to try it today. I ordered the rare beef noodle soup and it was the best pho I've had. Also,..."

Foooodie Explorer

"A place I visit at least once a week, food is authentic and has some dishes you can't find elsewhere. On this lunch visit I ordered the Cha Que..."

Stefan Thieu

"We had a lovely lunch at this place on 27 May 16. The place is a small and unpretentious restaurant and do not have too many tables. The food was..."

Narayanan Valadi

"I have been here before. I love the food beef patthai and spicy beef soup .It was kind of delicious. I will come back again and taste other..."

Ivy

"Been here a couple of times for the rare beef pho... its good. Very nice compared to the others on this side of town. Good depth of flavour and good..."

Team Thomas

"Amazing. Best rare beef pho in town - pad thai is pretty good too. Good prices too. Quick and easy. Consistently good. Place isn't flash but..."

Julian Light

"Best PHO I've ever tasted in New Zealand ❤️ I'm a stickler when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine because of my upbringing. Most Vietnamese..."

Linh 💛

"I'm back for my favourite dish in the world. Pho! So I have to go to Fisherman's. Another great meal. Though prices have gone up and the stock..."

Mya

"Went there. Nice people however they tend to rush you for everything and that's not really pleasant. I know lunch time gets busy but please still try..."

Ines

"IS THIS PHO REAL!?!?! (Pronounced fuh)Can't rate them on their Fish & Chips but their pho is pretty top notch. Rare beef noodle soup is a..."

Crumpet King

"My partner and I got takeaway. I forgot to call ahead and he was advised to phone in when he ordered (fair enough), the wait wasn't too long. We got..."

Des McIntosh

"Great pho everytime. I always order the rare beef pho which comes out with a very generous side serve of bean sprouts, lettuce and sauces. The soup..."

Vicki Wong

"Great authentic Vietnamese. Big servings (I hardly made a dent in my pho!) and delicious flavours. A fantastic cheap eat option in central..."

Petra Pearce

"Went there for lunch on Tuesday with husband. Lucky it was not too many ppl easy to find a seat. Ordered prawn rice paper roll, spicy pho and..."

Olivia Bao

"excellent and authentic food. they make the best pho in New Zealand. the decor is nothing fancy but the food is great and the place is always..."

Salya

"Nice little place, very good service. The food amazing. The Panko tempura scallops with citrus salad absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back..."

Loly

"Arguably still the best pho in Wellington. The rare beef is consistently good, and the broth is mildly spiced and light yet full of flavour...."

Leona

"Went here for lunch with mum on a Thursday. From the looks of it, it's an extremely busy place. And for good reason too, the meals are delicious. The..."

Adaire Ward

"My absolute favourite pho in town. Little place with no unnecessary trimmings but the food is fantastic. Textured authentic pho at extremely..."

Josh

"Extremely filling. Came for lunch. Ordered the deep fried spring rolls and the Chargrilled pork on vermicelli. The food was delicious and good sized..."

J.M-S

"Pho masters! Have tried several others around welly and none even come close. Flavour is like none other and price...$12, dam cheap!We also..."

Kirnal

"I am reviewing this just for it PHO alone!After reading the comments, I just had to check this little place out and it didn't..."

Mind The Crumbs

"...had the best pho bo which is a rare beef noodle soup. The beef was perfect and tender, the broth was rich and full of flavour and it came with a..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"This place is kind of unassuming. The decor is dated, and I would never have guessed they would have food I could eat as I always assumed (by the..."

Kahurangi Hutchings

"Happy bunch serving you the best Vietnamese the capital has too offer. Their fish & chip offering is equally as authentic! Squid salad is the..."

Jack Wang

"Fisherman's plate is my go to for Vietnamese food. I stumbled upon this restaurant in the paper recommended by Lord of the Rings star Viggo..."

Angela Liu

"The Pho came with all the trimmings which was a welcoming surprise. True rare beef and very nice broth. I don't think it takes out Saigon Taste's but..."

Jordan Morrice

"Good is authentic and cheap. The pho here is excellent where the soup has a good depth of flavour. Do not expect anything special in terms of..."

Rosemary Young

"Fast, friendly, no frills, quality Vietnamese food. Best pho in Wellington - now a staple of my diet and I have never felt..."

Beck

"This place serves up amazing Vietnamese dishes. I've tried most of the item on the menu. They have the best pho in the city. My favourite would be..."

Vanille O

"This is one of the best restaurants in Wellington hands down. Although first appearances would suggest otherwise, the food here is simply awesome...."

Lloyd

"Hands down, the best Vietnamese that I have eaten outside of Vietnam. I cannot praise it enough. Have tried plenty of fairly expensive Vietnamese..."

Chris Wragge

"I created an account just so that I can write a review for this restaurant. This Restaurant is amazing. Cheap price for some really authentic..."

Hanz Z

"I was in Wellington for 5 years and this is a must eat at restaurant I would reckon to everyone.I was a student at Wellington College and I..."

Justin Nguyen

"This is another MUST EAT when touring our great country. Sure the decor might seem drab or not glitzy enough for some people but the freshness and..."

Gavin Downie

"One of the best Vietnamese restaurant here in Welly. I am Vietnamese and I think the food rivals that of some restaurant in our country. Though its..."

Reaperqnu

"Get the pho! Best pho Wellington has to offer. It is full of spice and perfect for a cold winters day. The salad is fresh and the spices are..."

Katie Brown

"I ordered the Spicy Beef Rice Noodle Soup from Fisherman's Plate today, wondering whether it would taste Vietnamese or if it would be a fake Chinese..."

Stephanie

"Decided to try this as a takeaway, and the prawn salad roll, pad Thai, beef and noodle were just perfect. Fresh salad, subtle flavours and delicious..."

Harry Hudson

"Surperb vietnamese pork n noodle dishes. I love this place!! You have to be early. Hard to get a table around..."

Geoff Burch

"Despite its deceptive name this modest place does some of the best Vietnamese in Wellington. Fresh, generous, herby, spicy and authentic. Their..."

Caroline

"One of the best lunch options in Wellington. $18 for an outstanding beef pho - rich, hot and filling. Service is excellent, would highly..."

Dan Hope

"Came because of reviews on the Pho and I had to say the Lamb Pho went down my belly quick! Although Lamp portions were small. Service is very Asian...."

I AM GMAN

"The foods were surpringly good. Deep and rich flavours of the soup and very kind and friendly service. They said they don't use MSG in the soup. I..."

amy han

"Only had one meal there so far but the food was absolutely delicious. Have spent time in Vietnam, and it really felt the same, aside from the..."

Kirke Godfrey

"Pho Tai was great. Classical Vietnamese food without any weird parts. Just what you need, nothing you don't. Relatively well..."

Zachary Collier

"Excellent Vietnamese cuisine. The soup is rich and pho smooth. Spring roll is crispy and roast meat is tender. Reasonably large serving and..."

LEONG CT

"easily the best chippy & Vietnamese in CBD. unassuming af but mean kai, lovely kaimahi w primo service, and an easy welcoming vibe. Prices are also..."

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

"Great Vietnamese rice rolls. Tasty on their own, even better with the satay sauce! Reasonable/expectable price. Service was quick even when the place..."

Emily

"Satay tofu and vegetables is superb. Best tofu takeaway dish I can think of in Wellington. The Pad Thai is also great. Haven’t tried the fish and..."

Roy McKee

"The food was good, but portions were a bit too large. They also only had a few items of their menu available. Apart from that the staff was friendly..."

Tobias Skjelvik

The Hop Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been here a couple of times now and I must say I enjoy the atmosphere. Had the Cubano sandwich - yeah not bad, not bad at all. But what really..."

Crumpet King

"Fabulous place! Great venue, decor and vibe, amazing beer and wine selection, beautiful food and friendly attentive staff! What more can you ask..."

Steaksammie

"Really lovely meal and great service. We ate from the al a Carte menu. My partner had steak which he said was perfectly cooked. I had ratatouille..."

Roisin King

"It was a very nice experience, the staff were very friendly and they were great hosts. We went for breakfast and the food was WOW!..."

Sheryl

"A nice place nested at the foot of Mt Vic. The staff were really friendly and made the experience very pleasant. The steak we ordered was a bit over..."

Christian

"Good food and great service. We had four tapas and two mains. Our favourite tapa was the sesame prawn toast. This was something different..."

Aimy Luu Huynh

"Came here with my partner after purchasing some Groupon vouchers. Would recommend! Great service & delicious food. We tried meals from both the..."

Collin Jerome

"A great spot for lunch or drinks and tapas a little off the beaten track, particularly in a sunny day with the courtyard and rooftop bar. The staff..."

EpiCurious

"Review 2Back again and this time for tapas. So everyone is doing tapas these days, some just do it better than others. Hop..."

Mya

"Out of the many bars and restaurants we visited while in Wellington for the weekend, this one stuck out the most. I can't stop thinking about the..."

Kate McGaw

"I quite fancy that place. A bit out of the way, quite big as well. Bartenders are really nice and attentive and food was really promptly served and..."

Ines

"The interior/decor is pretty cool and they have a decent variety of craft beers on tap as well as the usual assortment of bar snacks like hot..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"The Hop is pretty Hip. Wellington is full of these under cover surprises, from the outside it looks like a shack but then inside its large,..."

Puku Princess

"Yummy food and nice beer selection. It's location is also favourable for those who live in town. Staff are friendly and the decor is light and fresh...."

J Isla

"Always excellent. Fantastic selection of drinks, as a hater of beer I was skeptical about the hopped cider but it was perfect. Meal sizes are small..."

CaptFuntimes

"It immediately became wine o'clock so as we parked our glutes in a shaded spot, sipping on local Red Metal merlot and a Dog Point savvie, we grabbed..."

Heneedsfood

"Excellent food - very good service. Quite expensive for the meal..."

Janine

"Went for a meal on Saturday night with my partner. It was beautiful. The steak special was delicious. It was one of the best meal we have..."

FrequentDiner

"Went there today with my partner, on his suggestion and was very satisfied with the relaxed atmosphere (including the eclectic range of music), the..."

Jamie Morgan

"Been here a few times for dinner and Sunday brunch. Already impressed by the quality of the food.Good..."

H & E C

"I've been here before but walked out because I thought it was too packed. There is in fact a good sized dining area in the back, which is nicely..."

David Benjes

"fantastic dinner last night at their inaugural beer/dinner match. The six course dinner was outstanding - the choice of food, the presentation,..."

Dianne Brown

"Had lunch here with a couple of friends on Saturday and really have mixed feelings. Whilst the food was delicious it seemed liked no one was in..."

TexMex

"My husband and I went to the Hop Garden for dinner tonight. Foolish enough to show up on a Saturday night without a reservation, the staff were..."

Kara I

"We went over for Valentines day dinner as a special treat. Easy to get parking outside the restaurant on one of the side streets.What a fabulous..."

Genelle

"Nice surroundings with hop vines growing down the sides of the walls, this pub has a good feel to it. Service was good, prices about average for a..."

Kathryn Hempstalk

"Love the decor, tap selection, and added bonus of the basic draft menu on the TV. To be honest though, it literally feels like the green house it is..."

Geoff Wilson

"We had a really nice meal at The Hop Garden last night. The menu is more casual compared to our last visit 2-3 yrs ago, with lots of small plates to..."

Lady Lemon

"Friendly staff that quickly had us a table even tho we hadn't booked, tables are well spread for covid restrictions. Food was tasty, we thoroughly..."

Tyro Baker-Underhill

"Great bar with nice selection of beers. Definitely more of a local bar vibe than many close by which is nice. Upstairs roof garden is a..."

Darren Craig

"Hop Garden is a real hidden treasure, they've got a great selection of booze and some really tasty food, really well priced as well. Staff are super..."

Maddog (UKwonderboy)

"Excellent service and above average menu. There’s a genuine French attitude to food and wine here, plus an ever changing range of locally sourced..."

Eric Medcalf

"Beautiful place. Great Customer Service. Nice..."

Varun's creative zone

"Food is great, eaten here many times and am always blown away. There is a good selection of small bar plates and the a la carte menu in the..."

Michelle Smyth

"Another great little pub with fantastic craft beers Recommended Great work..."

Col Kennedy

"Good service. Excellent range of beers. Stunning fries! Interesting layout and decor. Being outside the CBD, you'd have to be dedicated to include it..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Very good food. While not obviously child friendly, ie no children's menu, it was actually a great place to take kids. Staff were more than happy to..."

Katharine Good

"I really enjoyed my visit to the Hop Garden. We went on a beautiful summers day and say upstairs at the roof top garden. It was well shaded from the..."

Anna-Maria Fradelakis

"Held my sister’s 30th Birthday here - about 30 people. Great email communication and very accommodating. Reserved us a lovely spot and everyone..."

Michelle Collett

"Had a grabone voucher to spend for a 3 course dinner and enjoyed the overall experience. The dining area had a very classy but relaxed ambiance...."

Jester A

"Really great little place serving a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Their Riesling was incredibly sweet, so changed it for a dark beer...."

Richard Taylor

Enigma

84/100 (2175 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Have been here for breakfast’s! Like the ambience of this place and love the location!..."

Komal.Sharma

"Loved the casual vibe, the artwork 🖼 and graffiti interior was really impressive. Liked the mocha coffee ☕️ with skin milk, had a strong taste..."

Veeral Patel

"Walking in I didn’t have a great impression at all. I thought we would be seated, yet had to go to the counter to ask for menus and a table. Though..."

Bella Miriam

"enigma is one of the best places to eat in Wellington! the menu is super diverse as is the cabinet food, there are options for people of all dietary..."

Regan Thompson-Taurima

"Absolutely delicious and so reasonably priced. Cabinet food is also fantastic. Good atmosphere and all the staff is really lovely. Went here twice in..."

Christabel

"Simply the place to go to! You can not fault this place when you need to go for a quick meal or even a small meal. I have been here multiple times..."

Ina Tofaeono Ale Aulalo

"This cafe is located in the heart of wellington central. I ordered fish n chips, fettuccine and bounty hot chocolate! It all tasted so good. They..."

Balween Kohli

"The burgers are my favourite especially the enigma burger! I also love the milkshakes! The place has great variety in food- ice cream, gelato,..."

Kylie

"Know that song that's heavily featured on tik tok about peoples crushes?You could make a vid using all the goodness in the gelato freezer...."

Crumpet King

"Affordable and yum. The portions are generous and the food always looks great and tastes flavourful. Cool decor and the cabinet food looks awesome..."

Ronia Ibrahim

"Nice staff and atmosphere, not amazing but definitely not bad. Solid amount of room and not too packed. Good lighting if you like to take insta..."

Picky Doggo

"Recently visited Enigma and I was so impressed I had to give them top points for 1) service....on point, friendly, welcoming ✔️✔️2)..."

Foodie

"Value for money, mainly for the student population, their interior decor is an eclectic mix of street/hipster/bohemian. Affogato is really good,..."

James Ong

"Enigma cafe has the best chai lattes!!! The service is great and the staff are sooo awesome! There’s an inside seating area and..."

Sheryl

"Love coming here! Easily one of the best pancake options in Wellington central. Been several times and although it can get a bit hectic and busy,..."

Allie Meek

"We had our lunch to celebrate my birthday. We ordered Beef Stroganoff and Pan Fried Sirloin Steak. They served big meals that one meal can..."

Jann Montalan

"Came in for dinner. Had a reservation at 7, came in late and staff were kind and flexible. Came in with 13 people (aged from 4years old to 67). Was..."

Lakaingu97

"Went here last night with a group of 7 people and had the best time! I had the Halloumi Burger and it was delicious 😍 excellent friendly service..."

Hannah.milne11

"Team breakfast here. 10 of us. 8:30am. We had a table inside. We were squeezed onto two tables but we added another one to give us..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Unexpected location for a café, but nevertheless, lovely café with great breakfast options that are different from most breakfast places. Great for..."

Belle

"Have been going to Enigma for years. Can’t stay away from the halloumi burger and their fries/wedges! Decor is funky and staff to match. Great..."

Faith Courtney

"Enegma has been our go to place for brunch for a long time. If you want delicious cafe food in the CBD, this place should be on your list. The place..."

Sotaro Ochiai

"My childhood friend took me here, first impression; groovy, hip, cool, I like it. Had the Lasagna (meat of cause) with hot chocolate. First of the..."

Camellia

"Somehow I always find myself at this cafe, cheap prices for big meals. Can’t beat it! The groovy set up makes for a great place for everyone. My..."

Gemma Krebs

"Food is good with decent sized portions. I had the French Toast which tasted really good. The decor is really cool and hip, kind of retro and quirky...."

Rochelle Holland

"My favorite place. Top notch picks Gnocchi bacon and mushroom Roast veg risotto Makes me sad writing this review as I'm in Akld..."

Thompson AJ

"Wanted something tasty and reasonably priced so thought to give this place a go as it's always busy when I walk by. I wasn't disappointed. The price..."

Christian

"Great food and experience every time. Very handy that it is open late into the evening when craving a hot drink! The fries are awesome and great..."

Amy

"Massive coffees available. Good selection of food on the counter and hearty menu all at good prices. Milkshakes could be a bit better, I had one..."

Felicity

"I love this place! For $14 you get a huge burger (bigger than at any restaurant) with egg, bacon, beef the lot! The cheesecakes and gelato are great..."

William Donaldson

"We were in Wellington a few months ago, one of our friends had recommended this place to us. Walked in & the place was busy, but luckily there was a..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"Pretty bloody good. Beautiful cabinet of cakes- passion fruit cheesecake and chocolate berry tart are the goodies. Great looking..."

Pastaton

"A staple in central Wellington. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Always busy and attracts a mixed crowd: students, businessman, artists, rugby players,..."

Gigio T

"Had the big Breakfast very good this place doesn't look that great but food very good. coffee was also great the best I've had in town over the last..."

Mark Etheridge

"Their ice chocolates are legit the best~Always come here with friends to hang out and chill!I heard that out back used to be a smoking area but that..."

Jess

"Huge portions decent priced! Great to pop in any time for a decent sized meals and good service hip cafe very positive vibes! Coffees aren't too bad..."

Angie Liu

"A late night Wellington staple. It's a little grimey which I like. Excellent coffee, great selection of cakes at an excellent price, affordable wine..."

The Food Snob

"Great food and service with a nice environment. The quality and amount of food served was definitely worth it. This was my favourite place to eat..."

George Diego

"Great spot to grab some good counter food with a varied menu as well. I especially like that you can get almond milk! Always had quick service and..."

EsmeEats

Mana

"Heard alot about this place so finally got a chance to visit this place(as it was fortunately sunnyday). Well I went to this place with my hubby..."

Priyanka Silswal

"Loved this cafe. Very busy with great atmosphere. Good selection of food all reasonable prices. We went on a busy Friday night for dinner. I got a..."

Ashley

"I've been visiting Enigma for a few years now and it is one of my top cafes in Wellington! The atmosphere is unique and friendly, the value for money..."

Angus Allan

"Yasss ! Enigma Cafe ! Always go here and the best thing is the gelato hmmm yum ! The burger the salad and i ordered something more were really good..."

Lexie Vi

"Definitely a place to go if you're ever in Wellington. I stopped here with my partner for breakfast. Decent sized servings, reasonable pricing and..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"Great cafe to stop and have lunch. A wide range of options available on the menu. We had gnocchi with bacon and spinach, steak sandwich and shared a..."

Lisa Whyte

"Handy location and open for long hours. Had a wonderful French toast with banana and bacon plus a cup of latte for breakfast the other week. Sesame..."

"Came here cause it was rather busy inside. So must be a good thing. I was right. The staff were friendly laid back. The food was obviously made by..."

Eve Lewis

"Visiting Wellington over the Waitangi weekend for an exhibit and catch up with friends.On Saturday, we decided to go have lunch at Enigma..."

Alice P

"Ordered a Mango Milkshake, and a Beef Burger. For $14 was good value, I liked how how the burger came with a side of fries and a decent amount of..."

Victoria Saunders

"Life is too short for bad food you will not have that problem here.Great food good portion size,Fresh tasty gnocchi was light & delightful..."

Haumanakeakua

"A busy cafe, great to come for someBreakfast.. The pancakes and a milkshake seem to hit the spot and set you up for the day. They have a good..."

Rhodri Williams

"Good is pretty good, I had the wedges with cheese and bacon and it was well cooked and seasoned, they also have a unique selection of gelato one of..."

Matt Jeng

"Usually I am the biggest advocate for enigma but one Monday instead of the usual amazing gluten free bread that's puffy and soft and fresh fruit (see..."

Stacy Heyman

"Lovely staff and industrial atmosphere hereI had pancakes with fruit and a flat white. The pancakes were drool worthy! So fluffy on the..."

Annette Wong

"Enigma has a lot going for it; location, size, decor, I just wish they would hit it out of the park with a point of difference that would take the..."

RaeRae

"Been there only two times but so far not disappointed. And to be honest I don't think I'll ever will be. I haven't tried the savory food, really just..."

Ines

"Ive been to many cafes and enigma always offer cheap and good brunch.. I had eggs benedict today and it was yummy. Their coffees are good too.. What..."

Miss J

"Nice place, good service. Fresh food and delicious dessert :) :) :) every time I come to this place everything is very good. All the dishes had a lot..."

Loly

"Was looking for a place for dinner and passed by Enigma. Loved the Retro interior and the layback atmosphere. I had Beef Nachos my friend the chicken..."

Peter W

"Enigma is a funny old beast, I actually frequent here quite often but I'm getting to the point where one dish doesn't make the place. (Pan fried..."

James Ford

"Yummy beef lasagne for cheap... Always a win. Service was friendly enough. I've walked past this place many times and never looked twice, but it's a..."

Lizannepitt

"Enigma is a great place with one of the best locations in wellington I feel. The staff are always nice to me and my friends and we have had many..."

James Fale

"Everytime I say E-nig-ma I have to say it like Dr Evil. (Mmmmag-ma) I was here for a coffee when I was visiting a while back... (man I drink a lot of..."

Cheesyweesy

"Perfect environment to catch up after a long day! They also make brilliant cakes (Lime and White Chocolate Cheesecake - GENIUS!) and the ambience was..."

Andrew Alan Mahoney

"Enigma is a quirky cafe & bar located on Courtenay Place, Wellington. It's loved by many and its atmosphere described as relaxed and cozy with a..."

Sophia

"Say what you want about Enigma but I always get a great coffee when I go there. Cheap food, beautiful slices, cakes and now ice cream! Food always..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"We ate a banoffee cheesecake after a long search for a cheesecake on a Sunday night,the place is really nice,price is reasonable expensive and except..."

Raul

"These reviews must be from a different era, because this is by far the friendliest cafe, with the best value, best variety, and best attitude in all..."

Welly Lover

"When I read those rude reviews I just feel sad. I think Enigma is a great little relaxed cafe especially for the young, smokers, mothers with kids..."

Rozellia Boland

"Love this place. The burgers are great, all the menu food I've tried has been great and their cabinet food is good, though can be dry if you get..."

Sophie Boot

"I had a burger here and was very impressed with it. Although I was in a rush I found that I couldn't leave this meal to be left sitting. Usually drop..."

Jonathan Dysart

"This is the best cafe in Wellington.Everything I've had off the menu or from the cabinets has been amazing. The only negative is that the..."

Lucy

"Landed here pretty late and were refused food since the kitchen had shut :( However the desserts on display looked so delicious, we came back here..."

Omnomnivore

"Such a cool little place which continues the vibe and feel of it’s predecessor Espressoholics. Popped in for a spot of lunch after some morning..."

Mark Panapa

"I love this place! I used to live in Wellington a year ago and would come here all the time. I’ve been moved away from Wellington for about 10..."

Danielle henaghan

"Excellent find hidden away. Very attentive service and incredibly well presented and tasty waffles. Great tasting coffee, could have been a bit..."

Heledd Davis

"Was super 👌 impressed with the food and service at Enigma Cafe, the atmosphere is nice and relaxing day and night. My dad and i ordered the loaded..."

Matthew Wallace

"Would've passed it if we weren't google mapping. Came here after reading a review about it having the best pancakes in Wellington. Ended up getting..."

Te Aomarama Anderson

"Very cool little spot in the city. They serve an awesome breakfast with great coffee options, and they had loads of desserts, pastries, and even..."

Daniel Perez

"Great location, old style interior from 60's, overall vibe is awesome, friendly staff, prompt service. Fine coffee from humming bird and delicious..."

Sergey Sergeev

"Longtime classic Wellington cafe, survived the pandemic and is “same as it ever was!” Amazing looking dinner plates coming out of the kitchen,..."

John Louie

"Went in for a coffee and got served by the small red haired girl. Super lovely girl made our experience enjoyable and made an awesome coffee! Looking..."

Amina Biu

"Beautiful place to have a a great coffee and lunch. The staff members are friendly and helpful and are willing to help you make decisions about their..."

Kevin James van Duuren

"Nice big bowls of coffee, food and vibes, in a good location, nothing to complain, worth of a..."

Elva Melville

The Tasting Room

84/100 (2125 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Recently visited here for a quiet hen party dinner.I had the market fish which was delish. And for dessert I had Eton Mess which was also..."

Sally Ann Smith

"Had dinner here on a Friday evening. The restaurant was really busy but they managed to find us a table. There were 6 of us and we ordered the..."

Wellington Foodie

"Literally had the best creme brûlée here! It was the right amount of creaminess and just simply delicious! I have been back here many times just..."

Grace Mascarenhas

"Great tasty food. Had pork belly and lamb rack with hand cut chips and aioli. Will be back to try their beef Wellington which looked amazing..."

Lily_nz80

"My boyfriend took me here for dinner last week and after looking at the menu prior to going, I didn’t have high hopes as there wasn’t many..."

Hannah Baynes

"Great food for reasonable prices! Very relaxing and warm atmosphere, Waiter was very friendly! I’ve been there another two times and I would..."

Jenna

"Nice lively atmosphere & great service but food wasn't that impressive...The beef wellington was a bit tough & lacked flavour & the choc mousse was..."

Stacey Heyes

"Have been here a couple of times. One on a date night where we had two for one beef wellingtons. Not the best ive ever had but still tasty. Another..."

Vicki Wong

"Cute place located right in the heart of wellington city. Had amazing items on the menu. Not much choice for a vegetarian unfortunately. Had some..."

Katis_32

"Have been here twice. Got the fish and chips the first time and it was cooked amazingly. The second time I got a side salad and fries. The salads..."

Sarah Alberino

"THE TASTING ROOM IS NOW MY WATERING HOLE OF CHOICE! Chillaxing in the CBD has never been so easy. With a faux grass lawn and the option of..."

Crumpet King

"Great location for after work drinks on sunny evening. We decided to share a few small plates. We got chips, garlic bread, prawns and croquettes..."

Jenjaroo

"The Wellington dish is a must for any diner in this city. A little pricey but absolutely worth the cost and the wait. The staff were..."

Rhodri Williams

"A very nice meal. Having been about 15 times over the past couple years i finds its a good go to place if unsure of anywhere else. It still holds..."

Giuseppe

"Out for dinner on Thursday night, got seated straight away and started ordering soon after. Drinks and entrees were quickly on their way, the squid..."

Simon Kearsley

"The place is nice and wonderful to have an under floor see through cellar. We ordered Beef Wellington and another sirloin plate and both are tasty...."

Pink Pie

"Holy smoke batman, this place is fantastic. Great service and $10 Monteith's jugs at happy "hours". The beloved and I called into this..."

Redbull

"I had been lured to the Tasting Room by its menu, primarily by the allure of an ostrich carpaccio, something I had never tasted before. Cooked emu -..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"One of my favourite pubs, serving up delicious food and one of their standouts is their famous Beef Welllington. Every time we come here I am..."

Rosemary Young

"The Tasting Room lives up to its name. For brunch had the corn beef smash with fried eggs. At $15 it was an absolute bargain for a dish that was..."

Wilson Chau

"We tried the Tasting Room for Sunday Brunch. It was somewhere we'd been meaning to try for a while.The menu was a mix of standard and not..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Our table of four began with the platter for our entree. The platter was huge and very tasty, and we really didn't need any mains after this! We were..."

Sally

"Even the rugby going in the background, and the obvious delight of the crowd in response to the streaker could not take away from a fantastic meal at..."

Deb Kissick

"Awesum beef Wellington , loved it cooked perfect will definitely be going back again. Awesome waitresses always checking on you , great ambience and..."

Thomas Campbell

"Excellent service! The waitress would always go to our table to check if everything was alright. We had three cheese fondue for starter and Beef..."

Clara Cantal

"My husband and I are here in New Zealand for a holiday. We have been to a few places already in our short time in Wellington thus far.I have..."

Audry O'Brien

"Came here on a Sunday lunch, very friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Sliders and cider great deal! Great casual..."

Courtney H

"I came here with my partner last night - We both had the Beef Wellington and it was really delicious. The sauce was awesome and the onion..."

David Watson

"I had an amazing experience there last night which showed what customer service is all about. There was a large number of people there and our order..."

Steve D

"Have been to this restaurant twice now. The first time early 2012 and waited for the waiters to come serve us. We watch another table get seated..."

Stevan Goodchild

"My husband and I recently tried The Tasting Room out as we had heard great things about the food. We both had the beef wellington and it was very..."

Nat M

"My sister and I dined here on Saturday night at Easter weekend. We arrived just after 6pm and were seated in the bar area (on quite high seats, but..."

Sarah Bevin

"It is one of my favourite places to dine in Wellington. On this occasion, in August, we started with a tasting plate of braised pork belly, then had..."

Sarah

"I visited recently with an Entertainment Book voucher - the meal was therefore quite cheap and i'm pleased to say delicious! I will return and..."

Christo

"We both had Beef Wellington which was yummy. The wine list is pretty good. We went on a week night and sat on the left hand side which was quieter..."

Kristina

"this was my first time in the tasting room I ordered the beef wellington which was Divine my partner got the wagoo burger he absolutely loved it and..."

Crystal

"I've dined at the Tasting Room 4-5 times for dinner and it's been unfailingly good.If you're a beef eater you can't go wrong with the Beef..."

Kara I

"We booked the private dining area for a group to kick off my hens party. I ordered the Duck Confit & it was divine. Everyone enjoyed their..."

LWard

"First time trying out beef wellington. The beef was tender and juicy, though the pastry was a bit wet and soft. Fish and chips was average . Great..."

Bella Law

"We went around lunch time in August when they were doing their 'Visa Wellington on a Plate' special. It wasn't packed at all, and the server was very..."

Jessica B.

"Friendly staff, tasteful food. We had beef Wellington, squid salad and fish and chips. Beer was great..."

Mian S

"Went last night to celebrate our engagement, staff couldn't have been nicer. Food was brillant and atmosphere was amazing. Thank you for making our..."

Jade Towler

"You have to get the beef Wellington! It was very tender, cooked to medium rare and flavorful. Have a beer while waiting for the meal to cook. The..."

Wendy Kelly Budd

"Such a lovely place to grab lunch and a beer or cocktail. Food was fresh and full of flavor, I had the salad with beef and my husband had the..."

ngareta nihoniho

"It's a great place for friends or colleagues to meet and talk. They serve really good drinks and also have a good amount of burgers, starters,..."

Sreeram Nattath

"The ambiance was cool. I was able to pre-order our food and hence saved time. I ordered chicken salsa and enjoyed it. Also, I heard from other..."

Sri Vidya Mamidisetty

"Amazing place! We had absolutely delicious sirloin steak and braised lamb shank. Highly recommend choosing Pinot jus with the steak. And also this..."

Kristina Mikhailova

"One of my favourite places for a quiet drink. The wine and beer list is absolutely extensive and there is something for everyone. All the staff I..."

Hannah Allan

"When I saw they served beef Wellington I knew I had to try it, we're in Wellington after all. It was on point but did fall apart very easily,..."

Julien van der waal

"Cozy place. I recommend the Beef Wellington Burger and the sharing platter. We went there for dinner on a public holiday. There was no holiday..."

Ray Botardo

"Tried Beef Wellington for the first time! Delicious!! Also had loaded fries and it's good as well. Just the gravy in both dishes made us feel a bit..."

Yuan Z

"Great selection of beers and good service, and a great food menu, great location. It is a bit pricy though and burger and a beer is likely to run you..."

Johnathon Preston

"Had a great meal here. Steak to order with side salad and a cocktail as the seltzer had sold out. No room for dessert. Eating inside or outside...."

John Russell

"delicious food. ordered beef wellington and brownie ala..."

Enrico P

"Great food and delicious saison. Also good..."

Paris Lee

Karaka Cafe & Summer Bar

84/100 (1547 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Michael Chen

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

Kalin Soden

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

Tim 51

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

Shalom Ngaro

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

Oliver Dambeck

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

Ezra Fermanis

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

Steve Smith

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

Steve Teile

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

Josh Evans

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

Eating My Way Around

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

M

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

Steph Michie

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

Ines

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

Hay Shack

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

Ian De Terte

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

Jayita

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

Shiny H Appy

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

Vicki Wong

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

RaeRae

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

EpiCurious

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

Peter W

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

Caroline

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

Brian Tran

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

Matthew

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

Virginia Phoenix Pace

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

Cheyneismyhero

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

Tania W

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

Paula Berg

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

Hannah Clarke

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

Barbara Topp

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

Genn

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

Madnil

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

Zebastian Warren

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

Duncan Steel

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

Katy

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

Lisa Turia

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

Lee Leigh

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

Amy Zhang

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

Mere Pohatu

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

Bernadette Mark

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

Susan Bligh

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

Arihia

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

Elise Lonsdale

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

The Guppy

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

Isabel

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

Ben Hobs

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

Kat Falepau

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

Reviewer007

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

Tania Lynch

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

Amanda Morrison

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

Nikki

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

Gerard McCall

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

Ben Myatt

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

Emma Riddell

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

T Trifonoff

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

JGT Asrai

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

Elyse Roussey

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

Aaron Bublitz

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

#girlonthecob New zealand

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

Andrés Rubinstein

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

Darcel Taylor

Prefab

84/100 (2256 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Ken Wong

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

Shana Wahab

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

Veeral Patel

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

Stephen Harrison

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

Kate.mcpherson123

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

Ezzz

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

Michelle M Almeida

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

Matthew Yang

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

SpoonMe

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

Juliet Ferguson

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

Lizzie

Hubbabubba

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

Michelle

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

DebHead

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

Rina

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

Danimurphy23

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

Vicki Wong

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

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

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

James Simpson

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

Trevor Landers

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Hamish.rutherford

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

Annie Bananie

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

Josh

"Very happy with service and food..."

Em

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

Jenfurr

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

Jade M.

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

Kirstin

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

Kez

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

Anna Leslie

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

Maddi Hewitt

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

Shyamak Patel

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

Rhegan Smith

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

Philip Reeve

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

Stacy Heyman

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Grace Li

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

Ines

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

Georgia Dobbs

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

Miss Persistant

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

India Shores

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

Kate Hill

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

Tyler Conelly

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

Jessica Teasdale

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

Kate S

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

Annie Montgomery

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

Helena Chen

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

Daniel Franks

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

One Way

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

Kate Hirschman

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

Samantha Ryan

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

Adriennenz

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

Ella Howatson

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

Hui Lee

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

Crissy

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

Kate

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

CCb

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

Humbleluxury

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

Heather Scott

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

Zabel Anoush Connor

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

Eleanor Hay

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

Colin Kelly

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

Saskia Wallace

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

Wilson Chau

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

Reety

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

WellingtonDiner23

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

Cat Lovett

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

Bruce J

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

Selective

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

Manuel Moreno

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

Alex Thursby

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

Angie Serrao

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

Beverley Charlton

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

Sophie Hunter

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

Amy @ My Dining Journey

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

Kai Luv

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

Coffee&Cake

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

Amy W

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

Akiko

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

Deea L

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

Paul Collins

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

Luke

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

A Bahrij

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

Tamara Smart

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

Cherie Stevenson

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

Jerry Wong

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

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