TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"A great place for dinner. The staff were welcoming friendly and knowledgeable. There was a superb selection of Craft beers and a delicious wine list...."

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L.mcduff

"well I have had Fish and Chips there and I thought they were great! It was pretty busy and we waited awhile but it was worth it. Lovely location..."

Linda Gibson

"Excellent Fish and Chips, location and these guys really "get" customer service. Very friendly staff and easily the best F & C's in the region...."

Geoff Adams

"Today is their birthday, so we decided to give a try. We ordered 2x Bluecods and chips and found out they were the best and freshest fish you have..."

Ana C

"Fantastic chips have too be the best in the region by far they deserve a golden medal why cant any of the other places get this most important part..."

Ash

"We're finally back in Nelson from Austin, Texas, USA, and wasted no time getting over to The Sands for our first fish and chips of 2014. YUM! Enjoyed..."

Jenny Meadows

"Our family really appreciate the fantastic service that the Sands Fish& Chip Shop always delivers ,from the excellent flavour and produce to the..."

Gloria Sturgess

"My cousins from Seattle and a friend were visiting Nelson and happened by chance to come to the Sands Fish and Chip on our way to Ruby..."

Jeff

"Well the two owners are sure a couple of characters.The fish and chips were excellent, so a bigthumbs up from me and her..."

Jon Burton

"This is the place to get fish and chips etc. Lovely cooked Bluffoysters between us we ate 2 dozen oysters and a few chips what a meal it was..."

Lou

"Best oysters and scallops I have had in 20 years. The seafood was cooked absolutely perfect, light with a tempura batter. My partner and I called for..."

Scott Johnstone

"Good fish and chips, friendly people, freshly battered (the..."

Glen Heke

"Great couple and both are good for a laugh. I noted they had a young fella helping out when I was there today. Haven't had any banter with him yet..."

Josef Beyer-Rieger

"Great friendly service!Sister & I are big on service :) Roy (1 of the owners) delivered with a smile...Thumbs up "The..."

Poto Tuisamoa

"The best fish & chips I have ever tasted. Awesome atmosphere as the owners Roy & Bruce make it the best. I love the new Country Fried Chicken, it..."

Fizz Valk

"These guys are the real deal. Absolutely fantastic takeaway food at realistic prices. The Owner / Operators are very passionate about their business..."

Alan & Wendy

"Loved the fish and chips.. Great and friendly service...owner managed...love his passion towards customers. The place was very clean and tidy. We..."

Sundeep Rasila

"OMG - just love this place! Friendly service, so clean and tidy, amazing food! We travel all the way from Aussie just to have 'Fush and Chups' (sorry..."

Maree Maskill

"Very good friendly service and best fish and chips in New Zealand - not to greesy and they don't repeat...yay! Staff and owners are great. We travel..."

Anne

"The best fish & chip shop in town, awesome food, awesome prices and the owners cool as well (but don't tell him I said..."

Stewart

"I love there customer service, very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my food which was chicken chips and gravy. best gravy I've ever had and good..."

Tina Tepu

"Awesome feed of Tarakihi fish, fillets were really bug which is a bonus lol chips were cooked good and the Hawaiian Burger was great as well, the the..."

Nelson1985

"I am an Aussie tourist & intend to try this Shop as was recommended by quite a few friends who went touring by car around the South island. Still..."

Keith

"If you know your fish you will know this is the best quality fish you will get in Nelsons fish and chip shops!! Best quality and good quantity. Well..."

Paige Kenton

"My favourite fish and chip shop that I’ve visited here in NZ. Super friendly and amazing service and so much choice. Was so pleased that I’d..."

darcy green

"Best calamari in NZ! I travel NZ for work and try many different restaurants, by far the best fish n chips I've had anywhere! Owners were friendly..."

Jack Newsome

"The Sands Fish and Chip shop is in the heart of Tahunanui, surrounded by glorious views and the breeze from the beach. With friendly staff and..."

Taylor O'Carroll

"This was our first time here and Without a doubt the Best fish & chips we've tasted. Reasonably priced as well.. and the was very very friendly..."

Shalini Jeewandara

"Incredibly cheap, good batter and chips, quick service. As an Englishman this was very good value for money - good fish too! If I lived in nelson..."

Freddie

"Amazing!! Staff are all super friendly and accommodating! The food is always fresh and the chicken nuggets are the best and i’ve ever had. 10/10..."

Cooper Phipps

"Amazing service, felt like I've been going here for my whole life. There was absolutely no slimy fish here, it was perfectly battered and the chips..."

Blake Barrett

"The guy was very nice and chips were the best I’ve had in Nelson, very quality food and proportion. Very highly..."

Archer Bisdee

"Don't bother going anywhere else! Best fish n chips we have had to date. Salt & pepper calamari was delicious, fish was fresh, moist and cooked to..."

Suze Whelan

"Friendly service amazing food, highly recommend to anyone visiting Nelson, best fish n..."

Tracey Eaton

"Amazing burgers. Fish burger is exceptional. As is the..."

Simon Levy

"Fish and chips were great. Perhaps not the cheapest but you pay for quality so no complaints from..."

Brian 885

"Best fish and chips I've had! Seafood basket was super value for..."

Yu E

"Best fish & chips we've tasted, cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced for beautiful fresh fish. The owner was very friendly too. We will definitely..."

Bassmanandgirlsinger a.grove@xtra.co.nz

"Had some seriously good fish & chips on Friday night, bought the large family meal which fed our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens). This was our..."

Hazel Spinnler

"Small but beautiful fish and chips shop owned by a lovely and very nice guy. You can also get almost everything gluten-free, and it’s suitable for..."

Philipp Hinnenberg

"Delicious and well battered fish (gurnard, snapper and whiting) and chips, bluff oyster, salt & pepper calamari. We like gurnard the best. Visited..."

Kopi Ong

Harbour Light Bistro

88/100 (2363 ratings)

"Harbor Light Bistro seems to take their job very seriously. Different level of quality food they are offering and very nice customer service. I had..."

Kay Hyejung Kang

"a sumptuous feast for a great price. Here you get more than you pay for. The food is ravishing, witty and very well prepared. While complementing the..."

Ben Dunker

"Outstanding. I've eaten at places that cost twice as much and this place rates. Fresh, local ingredients, a view to die for, even got to watch..."

Henry Barber

"Well done Harbour Lights. Just finished a meal there last night. Totally exquisite, complete with excellent service. Would recommend dining here to..."

Ray Watson

"Fabulous service from the minute we walked in. The food was incredible. My husband had steak, my sister had the lamb and both stated the two dishes..."

Louise Ironmonger

"My friends and I dined at Harbour Light this weekend and it was absolutely delicious. My steak was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth, my..."

Rachel Squire

"Went for lunch. Exceptional food with a spectacular view. Wait staff was friendly and service was..."

Ash Lindquist

"Lovely venue, delicious food and wine, wonderful service - an extremely enjoyable experience. Thanks to all at Harbour..."

Kathryn King

"I have had several meals here, and the meal is always perfect and delicious. The service is..."

Karmin Lee Marchbanks

"Beautiful view, wait staff were great and the food was absolutely amazing, 10 out of 10! will definately be back..."

Shelley Fairless

"My family took me here for my 21st birthday last weekend and I will remember it forever. We got the balcony seat right by the window on one of..."

Giorgia Webster

"Best restaurant we've been in the 2 weeks we were in New Zealand. The staff was nice enough to let us have dinner even when they looked like they..."

Jordan Nathaniel Lanjuat

"excellent view, good personal service and delicious menu. We loved the simplicity of the menu (not masses of choices that you get overwhelmed), and..."

Linda Gibson

"The service was a little slow but with good friends, wine, and lots of conversation that didn't really matter. The slow service was explained to us..."

Roger Fraser

"A fabulous atmosphere, food and service. Our first trip was nineteen years ago. I was pregnant and it was under different management. we came..."

Elizabeth Perrone

"fantastic service, very attentive staff, didn't have to wait at all to be seated, and they could not do enough for us.Venue had a nice..."

Adam Christiansen

"We had a staff function there last year. The staff were very accommodating and the food was great. We'd certainly consider going back..."

Chris T

"Great location, great food and awesome service.We've only been once and never returned as there are only a few dishes on the menu and it..."

Mandy

"Pre Christmas celebration for 4 people. Great table, lovely views. Waiting staff were very attentive. Food was divine. Everything piece of food..."

Louise

"I just ate at Harbour Light Bistro and can honestly say that everything was amazing, it was definitely the best meal I have had dining out in a long..."

Lisa

"Fantastic service, very friendly and well informed, great food and reasonable prices. Thanks for being so tolerant of our rather ditzy dining group...."

Hilary Clifton

"we went for a birthday dinner .service was excellent and food was first class.A party of four we had lamb , steak ,fish and a chicken caesar..."

Steve Waring

"My family and I had an excellent time celebrating my 21st at Harbour Light Bistro. We came on a Tuesday, so it was very quiet. The staff were very..."

Rebecca Manners

"So delicious I went twice in one week! Definitely the best food I've had in Nelson by a long shot. Everything was cooked to perfection and the..."

Tarnica Coleman

"It’s such a beautiful place. We had an amazing dinner there. The view of sunset is breathtaking, and the restaurant itself is fine decorated. The..."

iris tao

"A restaurant with a great sea side view! Friendly staff and delicious foods! The lunch set is served with reasonable price. It's a relax and cozy..."

Estella Chai

"Great location with water view, amazing ambiance, food cooked to perfection, genuinely good service. The bouillabaisse and whisky cured king salmon..."

Eisen Liang

"Lovely place, really nice atmosphere. Great views from the second story out across Nelson Harbour and Haulashore island. Staff were pleasant and..."

Adam Haycock

"This was a fantastic restuarant. The staff were incredibly friendly efficient and professional. We chose from the set menu for 58 dollars. ..."

David Wood

"This is an amazing restaurant. The views upstairs are absolutely stunning! I found the food to be top class, tasty and beautifully presented. Highly..."

Angela Butcher

"We chose the 3 course meal which was pretty good value. Spicy pumpkin soup starter, then onto lamb on a bed of kumara mash followed by a ginger cake..."

Jackson Hook

"Absolutely incredible experience. Fantastic service and the food was amazing! Would 100% recommend to anyone and will be back..."

Bengie Benge

Suter Art Gallery Cafe

88/100 (1318 ratings)

Cappuccino with Chocolate

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great location beside the park with lots of seating indoors and out. Coffee was excellent, using Milk Lab brand. Small cakes were well priced but..."

Kim Seaward

"Really beautiful location for a café. Definitely worth sitting outside if you can - especially for the birdsong and sunshine. The food was great and..."

Alexandra Gibson

"Loved the attitude of the staff. They were so friendly. Sitting at the deck, reading my book, and enjoying great black coffee with amazing garden and..."

Işıl “Ish” Tan

"Very nice coffee here. Cafe is accessable via The Queens Gardens or through the Suter Gallery entrance (this is the one to use if requiring..."

froggy nz

"We went to this cafe twice during our 3 days Nelson trip. food quality is slightly better than average. service is even better the best part of cafe..."

Fergus Mao

"This place was awesome. Tasty Coffee and so many healthy options for lunch. Staff were so warm and welcoming. Will definitely come..."

Jitka Benešová

"Good menu, great staff, awesome venue. Loved sitting outside in the fine weather overlooking the river and gardens. The Eggs Royale breakfast was..."

Crusader. Tango

"Good quality cafe food in a beautiful location. There’s a effusive and charming woman who seems to run the..."

Malcolm Goodall

"From the interior design perspective, they choose plywood structure frame, natural timber Celling, floor & table, this nautical style matches the big..."

Haiying Shi

"Great coffee, good food and a very relaxing place to enjoy catching up with friends. The outlook on the Queen's Gardens is beautiful. And service is..."

Luke Mitchell

"Really good place. Good coffee and friendly staff. Great barista, love the latte..."

shéhérazade hajjouli

"Food and coffee were fantastic. This is a very cute, light and airy cafe with views overlooking the river and the gardens. Staff were lovely! Highly..."

Shannon Miller

"A basic and expensive menu. The setting was..."

Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)

Nysa Turkish Restaurant

87/100 (1976 ratings)

Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight

Filo Pastry

Kabobs

Burger

Lamb and Chicken Shish Kebab

Baklava and Turkish Delight

Doner Kebab

Falafel Salad Kebab Platter

Lamb

Chicken & Kofte Shish

Vegetarian Mezze Plate

Wheelchair Accessible

"So glad I finally got to try this place everyone raves about! Just had your mezze platter & baklava for dessert and I feel like I've died and gone to..."

Clare Monti

"Absolutely brilliant meal. We were only in town for marchfest but we popped in on the friday night and got the chefs special platter for two. Very..."

Thor Major

"Great people and great Turkish food. We order mix grill combo for 2 , it was so nice so delicious and so much , we couldn't finish most of it. And..."

Sener Maden

"Great people and fantastic food. Best baklava ever!!! We plan to try all the food from the menu, and for now cant find anything that is not great!!..."

Uroš Radmanović

"Ok, it's about time I write a review. Since our move to Nelson almost 2 years ago, we've been going to Paasha nearly every week. Paasha simply has..."

Karin Bridges-Heemskerk

"DJ, and Ayse are everything that you would want in a dining experience, and the food is fast, tasty, well priced, and they are happy to accommodate..."

Jimmy Hislop

"Amazing food, very warm and welcoming staff always remembers my name, good prices for the..."

Ryan Dickinson

"Thanku paasha for a fantastic platter for my girls 13th bday �� no photo as it went to quick !!!! Love my paasha family..."

Jayna Wadsworth

"Great atmosphere, amazing food and lovely staff. Thanks for making my birthday night..."

Rebecca Louise

"Awesome food and cool staff.Definitely a recommended..."

Pate Buekilagi

"Fantastic food , great friendly staff . Would..."

Michael Stewart Smith

"The best!! Always delicious and outstanding friendly service. After moving home to Nelson it was great to discover Paasha as this was our favourite..."

Anne-Lise Coll

"The first time here - takeaway chicken and lamb salads -..."

Gayle Borrell

"Best Kebabs in the top of the south � recommended to..."

Troy Chapman

"Yes we loved their surroundings, very friendly people with fabulous real qenuine Turkish cuisine..and Peter loved his Turkish Coffee... something he..."

Julie McDonald

"Omg this is the only place to go - fresh food and very very good for the money you spend and the owners are lovely lovely people � . I most say my..."

Trudy Chapman

"Super friendly and attentive service, my large mixed Kebab was LARGE and super tasty, I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to work but just..."

Paul Kitchen

"Pleasantly surprised, can across this by accident. Service was great, everyone smiling and attentive. Food portions much bigger than expected. There..."

I_like_pickles

"A welcoming and warm experience as soon as I entered the door.Easily the widest selection of dishes I've ever seen at a Turkish restaurant...."

Lubbly Jubbly

"Really tasty, fresh food!! Great value, great service. We come here every time we go to Nelson. I had the falafel kebab - the falafel was nice and..."

Em

"Absolutely delicious food! I will definitely be going there again :) I really recommend this place, best Turkish food I have had yet! Check it out :)..."

Roxannelategan29

"We bought the platter for 4 takeaway and it was a feast! Rice, pasta, couscous, 4 different types of meat, and heaps of sides. And all for..."

Fatcat

"We visited this restaurant for dinner. The owner was really nice and friendly.We ordered mixed kebab - take away. The kebabs were tasty - juicy, soft..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Best Turkish food in all of Nelson is served here... Great service.. the owner of the place is really good to talk to... I had pasha special... Super..."

Abhilash Rao

"So me and my friend were looking for an indian restaurant, which were closed as it was past 2pm. Guess where did we landed? Yep, at Paasha! I..."

Karishmaness

"The best and freshest Turkish I've ever had. Friendly and fast service too. All at great prices - the small salad for $13 is insane value. Will..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"Absolutely fantastic! The best Turkish in the top of the south, so authentic and deliciously fresh. Such a great atmosphere for a little place. Best..."

99louisewalker99

"Amazing food, and good service. Friendly owner. Best meal I've had since leaving London! Be sure to try this place if you love Turkish food.! I'll be..."

Ryan Smith (rybotnik)

"Amazing food, good prices and very friendly and accommodating staff. We turned up as a group of 10 unannounced, and they were able to rearrange..."

Craig Beck

"Had dinner here 2 nights in a row. The food was cooked to perfection and really tasty. The servings were of a good size and the staff were..."

Jeanne Hill

"Great food, exactly what I wanted. Got a large mixed salad box with fries to take away. Fries were standard fast food fare, but well cooked and..."

Joran Bleeker

"Ordered the paasha mixed grill. Flavour was fantastic, would give 5 star but the chicken was undercooked.Had to purchase extra rice which was pricey..."

Cynthia Webb

"Best meal we've had in New Zealand in over a week. Lovely family business, serving fresh & delicious food. Take your tastebuds on an adventure away..."

Marg Baird

"Very authentic kebab and salad. Wait staff was super friendly and food was served super quick. Reasonable price with large portion, the sauces are..."

Vincent Wong

"The only real Turkish kebab restaurant and food all over New Zealand owned by a Turkish family. Meat and dish quality are the same as high standard..."

Tugce Selcuk

"This has become my favourite place to eat out in Nelson. The food is always fresh and delicious (the dolma are heavenly!), and the service is always..."

Alice M-B

"Great food, freshly prepared in front of you. I can see why it's so popular - we ate in and there was a constant stream of people eating in and..."

Andy Saxby

"Great place eat pleasant atmosphere and the service and quality of food was awesome highly..."

Darrel Growden

"Good food and great value. I could tell this restaurant is very popular among the locals. We were seated outside because inside was full and ..."

Angelique De Castro

"Really good kebabs at reasonable prices. Felt more healthy than a regular kebab, portions are large and well presented, and they had friendly service..."

John Wilson

"Got the mixed salad. Fantastic sauces. Meat is tender and generous. Not going to leave hungry. Very friendly staff that make you feel welcome. Beer..."

Mike Whipp

"Nice Turkish food, friendly prompt service. Good to have a variety of vegetarian..."

Jill Ford

"The cutest most authentic restaurant - such a lovely atmosphere and such attentive service! The food was phenomenal, truly, the best falafel I have..."

Lieschen Radyn

"Delicious food with generous portion sizes and excellent quality ingredients. Highly recommend the sharing..."

Scott Pollok

"Beautiful food. Great service. Huge portions and excellent experience. Highly..."

Angela Clark

The Vic Public House

87/100 (2062 ratings)

Caesar Salad with Chicken

Pork Belly Salad

Pasta

Chicken & Waffle Burger

Waffle Fries and Chicken Nibbles

Beef burger

Chowder

Fish & Chips

Sticky Chicken Wings with Onion Rings

Ribs

Pork Roast with Yogshire Pudding

Fish & chips

Beef

Antipesto

Tragos Cerveza Y Mojito

Roast Beef

Apple Cider

Falafel

Southern Fried Chicken

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice airy pub with good Guinness which is a great start. There's a range of DB beers (labelled Mac's but the real Mac's is back in Nelson) too...."

Steve Warne

"What a great pub/eatery they have established here. It some how has that old school pub feel, with a great restaurant/ eatery to boot. The food is..."

P W

"Without a doubt the best service we had on our trip through Newzeeland. Our bartender/waiter Blake did a fantastic job. Great food. Good beer. We..."

Jannis K

"Besides the amazing drinks and atmosphere, these guys offer excellent customer service. I wanted a beer and the amazing bartender custom made a..."

Jegan Nithianandan

"Very good understanding of gluten free and coeliac. Staff were friendly but unfortunately the food wasn't that great. Had a salad but the broccoli..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Nice bar food and fantastic service, the place has a nice warm..."

Vernon Gates

"Really enjoyed our dinner. I had the mac n cheese and it was on point! My hubby had the half chicken and he loved it. Nice..."

Megan Arthur

"Truffle Mac and Cheese isn’t much to look at but it tastes delicious. The perfect mix of white sauce, cheese and truffle flavoring in my opinion..."

Kaylee P

"Howard Williams hosted a quiz for us at the Jellyfish as part of our conference. Howard was easy to deal with and he did a fantastic job of..."

David Turnhout

"Was looking gor somewhere for quick dinner and decided to try here. Nice relaxed atmosphere with good menu, what more could we have asked..."

Patrick Burdon

"busy place on tue, quiz night.food was ok generous sizing for the beef nacho dish. music a lil loud for us but others obviously dont..."

Tania Mac

"Such a great spot. Great music being played in the back round. Friendly staff and let's talk about the food......FLIPPIN GREAT keep it up..."

Jeremy Gush

"Very yummy dinner, the place has a great atmosphere, and the service was..."

Rocque White

"So I didn't know what to expect diving into a buttermilk chicken donut with lashes of bacon, but boy was I suitably impressed. A very sweet and..."

James Russell

"Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and nice environment. I would recommend the roast dinner if you’re there on a Sunday. Avoid the pizzas,..."

Lawrence Chandler

"Evening Post theatre treat , pizza to tempt taste buds and waft down with a 'mean,' mead🍷 wine . Wait staff enthusiastically engaging..."

Kevin Fourie

Deville

87/100 (1042 ratings)

Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes w Banana and Maple Syrup

Bacon

Poached Free Range Eggs and Hollandaise on Sourdough or Wholegrain Toast

Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon on Sourdough

Vegetarian

Migas - Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo or BBQ Beans Corn Chips Salsa and Avocado on Flour Tortilla

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pet friendly place with casual vibes. Service was friendly and the food was pretty decent, we had the burgers and seafood..."

Georgin Lau

"Unique bar and cafe with outdoor and indoor seating. Delicious Central and South American based menu with their own unique twist. Lots of delicious..."

Christine McDade

"Great atmosphere. The food is of great quality, for sure to be a hidden gem in Nelson. We ate here twice having the tacos both chicken and pork and..."

Rachel Bradshaw

"Delicious food - eggs are poached well, and smoked salmon is yum. Chocolate brownie is warm and not too sweet. Jasmine and peachflower tea is..."

Yuan Z

"Great breakfast that left both of us filled. I ordered poached eggs and a side of chicken which came to $26, highly recommend this combo team. My..."

Peter Howe

"We came here for breakfast and it was a GREAT choice. The place does music stuff in the evenings so when you walk in for breakfast it's like walking..."

Rod K

"DeVille food has never let me down. The ingredients are always fresh and beautifully presented. These eggs featured in Country Calendar! They are..."

Jenny Bryers Reneti

"5 of us for lunch, we had Quesadillas, tacos and a monster BLT. Food was excellent. Well presented, decent portion size and..."

Ross Wilkinson

"Absolutely delicious and innovative food. All high quality and cooked right. A foodie’s..."

Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)

"Amazing food, amazing service. Have been twice. Can't wait to go back. Took my mum here for our first visit and we both still talk about the amazing..."

Rachel Baker

Broccoli Row

Orange and Coconut Cake

Caramel and Walnut Cake

Fish Pie and a Cappuccino with Cinnamon

Sit down

Café

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gosh what a delicious selection of food! We had a Greek tart, mushroom pie and a large selection of salads! So..."

Elena Burger Guimares

"So tasty we visited twice in a row! Travelling through, found the perfect veggie spot for lunch. We were late to lunch on the first day, but there..."

Sophie Eleri

"Nice cafe tucked into medical precinct on Collingwood street. The coffee and baking are very good, lots of tasty treats and vegetarian..."

Steve Warne

"To get a park is a bonus . Enjoyed fish pie. Staff friendly professional. Cafe busy ,well presented..."

Jan Wells

"Broccoli Row has the most delicious food. Their Feta and spinach tart with their secret green sauce is amazing. Cakes are always delicious, fresh..."

Jenny Bryers Reneti

"Nelson's undiscovered gem of a lunch spot. Busy but worth the effort. Different hot cabinet lunch meals every weekday. Healthy choice. Great coffee..."

Andrew Fenemor

"Delightful cafe, good home-baked food, lovely selection cakes ands biscuits. Good tea, only disappointment was lacking good oatmilk for a good..."

Jewels vibration

"A place my Sister and I enjoy having lunch at . The lovely wholesome food gets us every time...."

Faye Perrott

"First time visit had a delicious fish pie..."

Judy Ellery

"Great setting, good coffee and a delicious vegan..."

kezia lockhart

The Monaco Kitchen

"What a gem! We were lucky to get in without any booking thanks to the super friendly American staff member. The food was exceltional!! Very efficient..."

Anastasia Cherkasova

"What awesome food. The place is cosy and warm. The service is great and friendly. Our favourite dish was the entre corn fritter with peking duck. A..."

Kim and Ben Bouchet

"Loved the service and the portions of food. Hubby could not stop raving about the lamb! It’s tenderness straight off the bone. Complements to the..."

Tyah Ropati

"Food was great . Large portions . Copy atmosphere at dinner time . Enjovey both food and..."

Alka Karnik

"Excellent Braised Beef Short Rib. Waited a little long for the food though. Nice relaxed atmosphere, good..."

B. Kristensen

"Friendly staff and a great location. Indoors or outdoors dining, coffee, snacks and main meals. Giant chess set..."

Andrew Fraser

"New autumn menu is delicious. Best meal we've had in New Zealand on this..."

Joshua Melsom

"We love this place. The food is always excellent. Like the crispy pork..."

Mike Greenawalt

"Who would have thought the best restaurant in Nelson was so close to the best accommodation in Nelson? Highly recommended, really loved this..."

Lee Cook

"Excellent food. Everything we tried was absolutely..."

Eric Gutierrez

"Good place for a drink while staying at the hotel before heading out to..."

Bridget Sparks

"Great restaurant and manager! Definitely will come..."

X Yang (NZYANG)

"our group of 6 started the evening with drinks in the courtyard , .Followed by scrumptous food..."

Alison Souness

"Delicious food at a wonderful location with kindest..."

T M

"Delicious creations. Highly recommend Rocket and Cres..."

Dan B

"Great food. Awesome..."

Alex

"Great service. Accomodated our request for a quiet space to..."

Martin and Maree Jenkinson

Sweet As Cafe

Small Breakfast Plate

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome breakfast and friendly staff. Great to see a cafe serve a small breakfast as an alternative to the usual massive offerings. The small..."

Mary Underwood

"Good wee café! Great service from the staff. Food was good also, tried the specialty chocolate and it just melted in my mouth which was superb...."

Adam Faatoese

"Cosy place with friendly staff serving lunch and sweet treats, including luxurious chocolates and macarons. I had a green tea macaron - not sure if..."

Bopnbeep

"Seems like family owned business with everyone pitching in to provide delicious choice of food, great coffee and excellent service. Had brunch in..."

Rjaduram

"My scrambled eggs were pretty average but the ginger crunch slice was one of the best I've ever had and the coffee was strong and good. Nice..."

Robert Perry

"We had a very pleasant experience. The staff were very friendly with a delightful happy attitude. The food was very nice (my 10yr old loved the Thai..."

Tanja

"This is the perfect place to come for dessert out in Nelson after seeing a movie or going out for a savoury meal. As soon as we arrive, the owner is..."

Rochelle

"I’ve been here twice now, I loved the corn fritters that much I had to bring my dad back to try them. I couldn’t decide whether to get mushrooms..."

Konni Starr

"I’ve had a small breakfast platter n one lovely cappuccino in this wonderful café. I love mushrooms on the platter soooooo much. Creamy cappu also..."

Sophie Tian

"Delicious breakfast options and very tasty cookies. Good coffee, veggie options, great location and..."

Lucia May

"We have been visiting Sweet As regularly for the past two years whilst studying in Nelson. We have loved the breakfasts, lunches, sweet treats and..."

Lindsay Child

"Lovely quirky cafe :) Staff friendly and happy; service fast and scones and coffee extra good :)..."

Heather Taylor

"Nice place, food and coffee was excellent. Staff were efficient and the coffee and food came out very..."

Vernon Gates

"Coffee and food were great! Lots of food options from a simple bacon sandwich to spanakopita filo (whatever that is?). The chicken and coconut salad..."

Elliot Lea

"My wife and I arrived first thing as they opened. We both had the small breakfasts, bacon, egg, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes. Food was super yummy..."

john darlington

"Lovely little cafe. Iced latte very strong but nice. Have a great deal to receive a toasted sandwich with your choice of 2 fillings for $6.50. Would..."

Gina Bonner

"The belgian dark hot chocolate is zen level good. As are all of the cakes, food and service. In a nice quiet spot overlooked by the cathedral, these..."

Benjamin Cooper

"Staff was friendly and helped us join 2 tables together as there are 5 of us. Food was good for the price we paid. For people on a budget who want..."

Madeline Ng

"Food is very delicious and staff are very friendly. Recommend if you looking for nice food and good service in lovely Nelson...Sweet As..."

Saranphat Srivorawat

"Great place for coffee and breakfast. Tried sweet as waffle, well cooked bacon and fresh sweet fruit was really..."

Alize

"Incredible breakfast and awesome staff! The salmon Benedict was delicious with a really generous portion of salmon. I don't often leave reviews but..."

mac allen

"Great place for breakfast. The waffles came with added fresh fruit. Very reasonable prices. Zumo..."

Paul Collins

"Great little Cafe, lovely food, good range, well priced & helpful staff..."

Ray Roberts

"Great food, nice smoothies and sweets for a good price! Nice vibes and friendly staff. We'd come..."

Jasmin Jäger

Tides Bar And Eatery

86/100 (1157 ratings)

Thai Salmon Fish Cakes

Korean Fried Chicken Salt and Pepper Squid Chicken Dumplings Kumera Fries

The Tides Gourmet Salad

Strawberry Cheesecake

Prawns

Steak with Onion Rings

Strawberry and Vanilla Cheesecake

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

Hot Pot

Apple and Rhubarb Crumble

White Chocolate Brulee

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Bloody delicious Not cheap but I recommend you get the set menu. It's a great deal and plenty of choices on..."

Linda Winifred

"Loved it! Great food and staff. Will be back again soon. Only down fall would be plastic straws! If i had known i was getting one i would have said..."

Rachel Clarke

"Had a wonderful meal. Excellent service. And an awesome evening. Would definatly go..."

Erin-Jo Funnell

"The prawn and scallop ravioli is amazing !!! Also the scallops !! Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 service great - staff very attentive! Interior..."

Orla Whelan

"We were staying at Trailways and went to the Tides for a drink to cap off the evening. Great bar service and range of drinks. Barman made drink for..."

Timothy

"Dropped in Friendly engaging welcome . Handled my wife's dietary needs well and looked for and delivered options. both our meals tasty and well..."

Paul

"In Nelson for work for about the 4th time in 9 months and each time I seem to be put up in a different hotel, so it was Trailways this time around. I..."

Otago Islander

"I bring a group of 20 or more people to The Tides most months for a business luncheon, and I have to say that every single time it surpasses our..."

Maxine Cook

"Very classy restaurant. The decor is minimalistic with a nice fancy candle and no tacky artwork. Had a few vegetarian options one of which was a filo..."

Rochelle

"First time here and we were incredibly blown away. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming but feels like fine dining. The service was extremely..."

Raven Stevens

"Wow!! Second time in Nelson...first time here...damn...the food is good!!! Classy, tasty, well presented...and beautiful flavour combinations....The..."

Stanley GOLIATH

"Good meal. Bit pricey but a premium dining experience. Bring some sun glasses as it's very bright outside in the evenings. Staff were nice and food..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Great food, service was over and above, especially for our 6 year old. Very helpful, friendly staff and meals were quickly provided. A lovely family..."

barbara gould

"We had our dinner there last week. Great dinning atmosphere especially if you can book a table by window. Very friendly staff & good service. we..."

Fergus Mao

"We went out as a large group for dinner. Service was quick, the staff friendly and professional, the food was nicely presented but the alcove where..."

Timothy Mora

"Most reliable restaurant in town! Never a bad meal, great menu options, and always great service. Very consistent and always my first..."

Georgia Samuels

"Great ambience and terrific menu. The sharing lamb platter for two was amazing. Highly..."

Sherilyn Tasker

"Fantastic dinner. Shared entree was delicious and great to try 5 different entrees for the price of 2. Quick and professional..."

Jo

"We dined here for dinner 3 times in one week while we were staying in Nelson. The food & service was excellent without fault. The fish, ribeye,..."

Jan

"Friendly staff and good drinks selection. The meals were delicious and catered to different sizes and diets. There is a nice view and a bunch of..."

Zach Ford

"Fantastic meal. Always dine here if staying in Nelson. Great..."

Anna Downes

"over all a nice place to dine at, food is nice and well presented, service is great and all staff are kind and friendly, ok why not 5 stars then,..."

robin cooper

"So awesome loved how the rooms were so clean staff were helpful. I've booked again for tomorrow and they gave me a..."

Becky Campbell

"Amazing meal .Highly recommended roast lamb for two. Perfect with maybe few more vegs. Back for..."

Michelle Hassan

"Only thing is it is pricey the food when eating out for two people, would be great if they had some options on specials each night that is..."

Hautai Greensill

"Delicious food, clean place, nice view and super friendly..."

Harith Al-Sahaf

"We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary at Tides last Saturday. It was an outstanding success made possible by the thoughtful and efficient staff...."

Bruce Scott-Hill

"Absolutely beautiful seafood. Lovely place for a peaceful dinner by the..."

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