Best Chowder in Blenheim

5 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Gramado's
Gramado's
92/100 (3674 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Brazilian
Vegan Options
South American
Brazilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Cassava Cakes
Fish
Brazilian Pudim
Pork
Chowder
Pesce Al Curry
Feijoada
Cheesecake
Deconstructed Affogato
Beer
Ribs
Merino Lamb
Garlic bread
Prawns
Steak and Salad with Potato
Cheese Bread
Assorted Chillis
Escondidinho
Muqueca
Cheesecakes
Espresso Martini
Ceviche
Porko Loko
Slow Cooked Pork Belly
Chicken Mignon
Cakes
Cheeseballs
Pasta
Calamari
Lamb
Salad
Chili
Chilli
Pesto
Sit down
Brazilian
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I came home from semester at University last week and was delighted by the idea that we would be going to one of the most noteworthy foodies in..."
Mana
"This establishment is a gem. From the moment I walked in until I left I felt welcome and accommodated. The menu is a masterpiece layout of Brazilian..."
Allison
"My partner and I went on a Friday for my birthday. What a wonderful evening we were accommodated when we asked to sit at a different seat by the..."
Denise Spence
"A great place staff and owner are super friendly, the food is fantastic. Are catering for gf options. Nothing seems a bother to them. Keep up the..."
Jan Piper
"Amazing! Fantastic service, fantastic food! Worth more than one visit that's for sure!! The food is Brazilian style but plenty of western style..."
Amber Sullivan
"I travel the entire South Island every month for work. I eat at Restaurants 4 nights a week. One of the best things about the trip is eating at..."
Ian Templeton
"Finally made it over to Gramado's and wish we'd gone sooner! The food is excellent and the service warm and welcoming. Must comment on the..."
Randi Hutchinson
"Best food-best service-best staff in Blenheim! Am annoyed we waited so long to go there. The atmosphere is amazing, and the food is cooked to..."
Angela Holdaway
"Visiting Marlborough for the first time. Our motel owner recommended Gramado's and we are glad he did. Very good food, courteous staff. A very..."
Corinne Andrew
"Awesome vibes, great food, amazing hospitality from the staff!!!! Absolutely enjoyed everything we ordered! Luckily they were able to accommodate us..."
Rachel Teo
"Didn't know that I needed to make a reservation as I am just visiting Blenheim but the staff tried to accommodate me despite the busy evening at the..."
Marian Camille Claravall Flamiano
"I took my wife for her birthday. I heard it is challenging to get a reservation but we got one just three hours before. Gramados treat their patrons..."
Ravi Lal
"I always love coming here. I save Gramado's for very special occasions now as it is an amazing experience and has a special charm. I love the..."
Vishaal A Prasad
"One of the best restaurants I've been to. A very memorable experience..."
Alan Elvy
"What an amazing experience! Extremely friendly staff who are all having a good time and ensuring that you are enjoying yourself as well. The..."
Wayne Ng
"Best food and best customer service in town! The restaurant is family friendly, the staff got our child's food out super speedy so she wasn't waiting..."
Wiki A.W
"Amazing experience! We had a great night here with amazing dinner! Saulo is a full of humour and makes everyone happy. Also he got some brilliant..."
Xinyu Huang
"I don’t have much Brazilian food but I found Gramado’s food fantastic. Loved the chilli tasting plate. The hospitality is great, Saulo and his..."
Tony Ng
"MAKE RESERVATIONS!! Otherwise you may not be able to get in, as they can be fully booked for days at a time. My (Brazilian) husband and I absolutely..."
Gretchen H
Highfield Terravin Cellar Door And Vineyard Restaurant
Highfield Terravin Cellar Door And Vineyard Restaurant
89/100 (363 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Risotto
Salmon
Chowder
Tapas
Ice Cream
Lamb
Fish
Salad
"Superb service ! The most amazing charcuterie and cheese boards i have ever had ! Check my pictures ! Must visit! Amazing views ! Variety of wine!..."
Deanna
"This has a nice tasting room in a beautiful building, nice staff, and great wines. This winery not only sits on a hill and has a view of the..."
Rich West
"Took 21 people to lunch. Hard to beat a sunny day on the terrace with expansive views over the vineyards. Food was excellent (as usual) and..."
Andrew Anderson
"Amazing place for lunch great view from the..."
Brent Paramore
"Great food, great service. Sit outside if you possibly can, the view is..."
Todd Shields
"Wow! A superb lunch-time meal for an elderly friend's birthday. There were great smaller dishes for those with lesser appetites, platters to share..."
Lynne Agnew
"Great setting, food, and service from an international..."
Martin
"Great food and great location Wines are good, but a touch..."
DANNY Kwon
"Fantastic experience, beautiful food and sublime service. This is a must visit and a must dine experience. We have dined here on a number of..."
Tracy Moore
"Beautiful view, went out of their way to accommodate 9 people at the very last minute on New Year's eve. Staff initially seemed a little stressed,..."
Peter Cronin
"Came here for a booked work event with set menu. Great food, but even better service by the senior waitress. Not sure of her name, but a strong..."
Samuel Arnold
"Fantastic winery with an absolutely terrific shared tapas board for pairing - I definitely recommend the 'sampler' platter. You will NOT be..."
Brad Hyatt
"We stayed in the flat above Terravin for five days and it was fabulous. We popped down one day for lunch. The service was wonderful and the food was..."
Chandra L
"Awesome environment. Stephanie is Fab. Will miss this place. Love your..."
Anne Cameron
"A fantastic location with excellent food and wine. The service was amazing and the cost was really reasonable. I thoroughly recommend Highfield for a..."
Simon Langford
Wairau River Wines Restaurant
Wairau River Wines Restaurant
89/100 (1949 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad
Chili
Duck Salad Confit Duck
Lamb
Duck
WR Burger
Fish
Chilli Salt Prawns
Pork
Mussels
Double Baked Blue Cheese Souffle
Tea
Cheese platter
Salmon
Karaage Chicken Burger
Pate
Wine
Seafood chowder
Chowder
hot chocolate
Curry
Burger
pavlova
Chilli Prawns
Prawns
Souffle
Crispy Duck Pancakes
Duck Curry
Beef
Beef Rib
House Bread
Salmon Salad
Duck Pancake
Cakes
Sit down
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favourite winery from all I have visited in the Marlborough region. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff in both the bottle shop and restaurant...."
Meg Copeland
"On holiday from Christchurch. We had the burger and courgettes. We had half each. OMG both just gorgeous. Did a wine tasting and took 2 bottles..."
Morag Watson
"I've been visiting Wairau Rivers cellar door/restaurant since the mid 90s and I have never had a bad experience there! Beautiful setting, great wine,..."
Bob Surunkle
"So we had my mother in-laws surprise 60th birthday at Waiau River Wines last weekend. The venue was awesome and the outdoor seating was great as it..."
Kylee Oldroyd-rangi
"It was a wonderful tasty meal, value for money with a delicious dessert. Generous portions on all meals at our table 🤓 We had something that's not..."
Toni Brooks
"We had a Window Table with fireplace view, Great Ambiance in the Vinyard Restaurant, Professional Service (Compliments to Helen) and the food was..."
Frank Grevenstuk
"Probably the best liver pate I have ever tasted. Great restaurant and delicious..."
Volodymyr Kryvenko
"I love food and wine! This iconic restaurant is always busy and for good reason. The food is fabulous and the wine selection is great. The..."
Andrew Kinney
"We decided to dine here before visiting other wineries because of the good reviews on Google. We tried the bread, seafood chowder and sashimi. All..."
Samantha
"We had a lovely lunch at Wairu River Wines Restaurant. We e-biked it there easily. Gorgeous restaurant with great service from the staff. The food..."
4chillies
"I don't often mention staff in my reviews but Delyth is one heck of a service champion. Knowledge of wine is excellent, attitude 10/10 all this..."
Nathan Capper
"So good we ate here twice in two days. Everything we ate was very tasty - with special mention going to the beef rib which was sublime. Melt in the..."
Omar S
"We dined here for lunch whilst on a bike tour of the local vineyards. We had the prawn salad and beer battered chips to share and the food was..."
Lauren Taylor
"An excellent lunch in a lovely setting. Prawns were recommended and did not disappoint! Chicken burger was above and beyond your average chicken..."
Christopher Baker
Dodson Street Beer Garden
Dodson Street Beer Garden
84/100 (1618 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
German
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Pizza
International
European
International
Vegan Options
Central European
German
European
Bar
Pub
Central European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Venison Burger
Mexican Burger
Pork Schnitzel
Lamb
Salad
Gluten Free Pizza
Fish
Chicken Wings
Pork
Spaghetti
Brezel
Apple Strudel
Chowder
Fish Chips & Salad
Beer
Fish & Chips
Chicken Schnitzel
Fish & chips
Bratwurst
Pork Snitchel with Fries
Ribs
Burger
Dodson Chips and Dips
Dodson Fries with Cheese
Dodson Burger Menü
I Got the Ham Steak and Egg
Velvety Ice Cream
Birthday cake
Schnitzel
Beef
Sundaes
Sit down
European
International
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Reservations
Private Dining
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic food! The best pork I have ever eaten! My partner loved his pie of the day which was beef brisket. Lots of beers on tap and the service was..."
Emilie Bee
"This is a great place to relax unwind and enjoy an amazing atmosphere. Great range of Craft Beers on tap, great staff and one outstanding Owner where..."
Jon Wahrlich
"Dietmar and staff were excellent hosts for my wife's short notice Birthday party. The food was excellent, the drinks flowed and the on tap beer..."
Dave Pretious
"Great place to eat and drink, I had the "Henry's Steak" a 500gm Rump and it was sensational, I am a Butcher from Sydney and it was A1. My wife had..."
Trevor Winfield
"Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere, lovely kind staff, great selection at the bar and the highest praise I can give is that if you order a medium-rare..."
Esteban Andre Omega Vercoe
"A great place to take the family if you are in town and want a god feed. A great selection of beers on tap and plenty of food to choose from...."
Troy Brand
"Awesome selection of beer and cider with a wicked outdoor beer garden & the burger was delicious! Will defo be..."
Amanda Ross
"Great food fab beer wonderful place with grown ups and..."
Lorraine Mary
"Just the coolest place in town. Gorgeous beer garden and super family..."
Peter Chapman
"A South Island highlight for me finding this place in time for beer o’clock..."
Garrie Taylor
"Fantastic bar and beer garden. Excellent staff, friendly and efficient. A huge range of beer and a brilliant and tasty menu. Highly recommended..."
Denny Jude
"Great atmosphere with very friendly and knowledgeable staff to help choose from the wide selection of craft beers. Also lucky enough to have a few..."
Adam Smith
"Had a lovely meal last night, all 13 off us. Staff were awesome, meals delicious and out quickly..we will be..."
Angie Holdaway
"Awesome staff and the food is amazing!..."
Emma Hall
"Fabulous spot, great food, wide beverage selection and friendly staff what more could you ask..."
Rachel Freeth
"This venue has it all! It has a great outdoor eating space (as well as indoor) that includes a fun oversized games area to have a bit of fun or set..."
Di Meyer
"Incredible place! Many beers to choose from, all on tab, and changing ever so often, so each time you visit, there will be new drinks to explore...."
Lena Borchardt
"Wish I was back here grabbing a brew and fries. Fun place that fills up quickly. Great brew selection, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly..."
c “cfl” lane
"Amazing serving sizes, the chips were so good, nice and crunchy. Steak was a little over cooked but still delicious and the chicken burger was..."
LittleKiwisCloset
"What a neat experience! The staff were lovely, the drink choices plentiful and tasty, the setting incredible and the ambience spot on for lunch and a..."
Alys R
"Great selection of local craft beers. Delicious food (recommend the parmigiana) and lovely atmosphere in the beer..."
Courtney Butters-Kerr
"Great range of craft beer and food from germany. Great food, great service. Large outdoor area with shaded tables or tables in the sun. Large connect..."
Trey Mitchell
"Excellent food accompanied by excellent, friendly and efficient service. I had the pork knuckle and my partner had the venison burger with sides of..."
TF
"Recommended by a friend, so we caught up with her there for a couple of drinks and dinner. A good range of beers on tap and the food was great. Staff..."
Simon Doubroff
"My whole family highly recommend! And they're fussy 😩 The food is off the hook 👌🏽 and its matched with great service. Dietmar, you should..."
Bex Gardiner
"This place is a must visit in Blenheim it's something different. Two areas to dine inside and an outdoor beer garden giving lots of space for seating..."
Kristy Wei
"I'm in love, awesome building, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices and too many taps to choose from! As someone who prefers boomer beers, it was an..."
Henry Greenslade
"Loved the atmosphere at this wee pub. Great selection of beer and good food. They have a spacious beer garden which was cool and shady on a overly..."
Cat Love
"Best fries in NZ! I've had a lot of fries in my time and by golly these were incredible! Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, seasoned..."
Zoe Hoole
"Great spot for a beer and food…the young girl behind the bar was excellent and even remembered the orders, are we are not regulars…the bowl of..."
Tony McNally
"The food, the beer and the dessert are amazing. Specially the Schweinshaxe, it is just perfect. My husband and I highly recommend this place. During..."
Katherine Klingelhoefer
"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to after 30 something countries and years of travels, everything about this place is exemplary. It truly..."
Joshua Hoffman
Speights Ale House Blenheim
Speights Ale House Blenheim
73/100 (1380 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Wings
Lamb
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Filet Mignon
Cod
Fish & chips
Ribs
Shrimp
Prawns
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Gastropub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Loved everything service food and nice and warm on a cold night. Ribs as a entree was big enough as a main with chips. The brulee was amazing. Will..."
Bronwyn Yarrall
"Large ale house with wood styled decor. Good vibes and really busy so make sure you book. We both ordered the lamb shank, you can get medium or large..."
Genevieve Banks
"Had a lovely lunch with some friends, a great wine and an amazing sauce that goes with lamb shank! Would come again for..."
Victoria Yermolenko
"Great place for lunch, chicken wrapped in bacon stuffed with cream cheese and cherries 🍒...."
Deborah Maloney
"The food was absolutely delicious we enjoyed our entire evening . The music, food, different cocktails. Lovely we will come back again. Highly..."
Law Kim
"Good food, Nice atmosphere, polite staff. Asked for a jug of beer and received the largest jug of beer I'd ever seen :) I ordered the Flinstone steak..."
Shannan Speechley
"Brilliant place to visit, staff, food..."
Derek Tones
"Good meal, great desert. Pricing is a little expensive, but that world we live in..."
Mark L
"Absolutely loved the food and the service was excellent definitely made my birthday great even tho they didnt know it was my birthday so we will..."
Tui Caldwell
"Had the first and chips which were great. Need to ask for extra sauce but the staff is happy to help. Comfortable atmosphere and seating. Plenty big..."
Marcus Guild
"Down from Auckland for 2 days doing work for the airforce. Great meal and service, very helpful and friendly staff. I will be back, actually, I'll..."
Gilly Maihi
"Thank you Speights Ale House (Blenheim) for your wonderful service. My sons 1st Birthday Party was a success. This is the second time we have used..."
Catherine Mafi (C A T)
"Great meals. Great service especially under this covid pressure of staffing. Casual atmosphere. Thankyou . A very good..."
Jumpy Wayne
"very tasteful fishes, delicious steaks and a nice..."
Rüdiger Herpich
"I called in & had a good look around it was like a museum , the service was out of this world 🌎 the food was unbelievably tasty . I made..."
Allan “Spook” Creighton