Best fish n chips in Nelson

2 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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Smugglers Pub And Cafe
Smugglers Pub And Cafe
85/100 (3178 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Lamb Rump
Cheesecakes
fish n chips
Salad
Chicken parmigiana
Mochaccino
Mushroom Sauce
Salmon
Beer on Tap
Lamb
Sticky Date Pudding
Pesto
Fish
Calamari
Chowder
Pork
Roast Beef
Cheesecake
Cocktails
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Burger
Fish chips
Ice Cream Sunda
Tapas
Brownie
Billy Bones Pork Ribs
Fish Taco
Garlic bread
Tacos
BEEF BRISKET
Ribs
flat white coffee
Smokin' Hot Meat Platter
Beef
Ribeye
Fish & chips
Burrito
Sit down
Bar
Pub
European
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"From the outside we thought this place would be a very average pub feed, but it outdid our expectations for sure! Lovely fish tacos, great kids..."
Kim Seaward
"Food was excellent with big portions and loads of flavour, all cooked perfectly. Really friendly service and great value for money. Would 100% come..."
Gavin James
"Blown away by this amazing place. Food was impeccable, worth every dollar. I had the Lamb Loin (it's a dinner special), the Hot Pudding of the Day..."
Yu E
"Great restaurant, the mains are quite huge. Tacos are a great size for older kids. Steak was meant to come with coleslaw but came with leafy greens...."
Emma May
"The food was so yummy, and the place has great character. Peter, our waiter, is great! - so friendly with a great sense of humor. "Bob" the fish in..."
Nathan Blaxall
"We are extremely satisfied customers and highly recommend everyone in the area to check out Smugglers! The food and customer service here was..."
TJ R
"Wow! What a stunning place! The interior is creative and there's is always something to look at. The service was a amazing. Duty manager was a bloody..."
antony clark
"Really nice and delicious restaurant. The steak was really good and also the fries. The ambient in the restaurant is like you are sitting in a pub..."
Steffi Brüm
"Great service very inviting and easy to book. Our waiter was on point in taking orders with our big group with lots of jokes. Family friendly place..."
Danii Matthews
"Excellent food,great service,its a little bit dear but great food and good size..."
Ian Wilson
"Amazing place to visit. We had the best waitress, Maia who made the night amazing. Well worth every minute spent there..."
Conor Walsh
"We had great time at this restaurant! The owner was super friendly, he was very accommodating. Kids meal was great value, my steak was good. The food..."
Kumiko Steer
"We went there for a family outing. Welcome was warm and friendly, we were quickly seated and menus arrived. Drinks followed soon after. The range of..."
Donald Lamont
"Overall good food and great staff, but I did think the food is a bit lacking. The ribs and brisket were good but not great. The serving size was..."
Daniel Lee
"Great atmosphere. Smugglers has been operating for ages in Nelson and is now more of an institution. Lots of seating with small and large tables,..."
Simon nicholson
"Had a large group booking. The service was fantastic, prompt, and efficient. They kept everyone's glass full, and the meals came within a good time..."
Rachael Steans
"Came here and ended up going for the cheap lunch option with dessert. Next time I would like to try a normal menu meal as they do look amazing in the..."
Kate Griffiths
"Was impressed with this restaurant themed bar. For dinner we had the brisket and the calamari and both were good quality meals. The establishment was..."
L Lee
Honest Lawyer
Honest Lawyer
77/100 (1601 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
British
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish & chips
Fish
Tap Cider
Pork
Pasta
Pork Belly
Salad
fish n chips
Cocktails
Salmon
Soup of the Day
Seafood chowder
Tequila Sunrise
Fries
Guinness Draught
Chowder
Cheese Scone
Fish & Chips
Pie and Mashed Potatoes
Sandwiches
Nachos
Sweet Waffles
Burger
Steak Sandwich
Hot Steak
Ice Cream
Nachos
Fish and Chips
Chickpea Sandwich
Lamb
Pork with Goose Fat Potatoes
Beef
Pesto
Cake by Cakes on College
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely establishment away from the town centre of Nelson in a very peaceful, quiet and relaxing setting. They have really nailed the "Ye Olde English..."
Lachlan Burnet
"The location beside the water is superb. The building has lots of character and the staff are friendly and helpful. We ordered pizza, which was very..."
Helen Jenkins
"Had a great catchup with some of our cousin's from the north island had a few drinks and a small meal great atmosphere, staff stuffed our meal order..."
Darrel Growden
"Enjoyed a meal in the restaurant with friendly helpful staff and quality food. Many diners there on a Monday where the restaurant is available for..."
Paul Harvey
"Dropped in for a Beer and an afternoon tea for family. Love the place and friendly staff. Always visit when in Nelson..."
Murray Tinker
"Great to sit outside on a Saturday afternoon, watch the planes overhead and look out over the ocean. Good selection of beers and table service...."
Trevor Simpson
"An amazing place to stay at, would like to have stayed longer, hell I'd love to live there 😂, big well equipped rooms with lots of storage areas,..."
shayne lipsham
"Excellent food great service and the location is to die for, absolutely recommend this restaurant, hopefully we'll stay next..."
William Rutherfurd
"Good rooms of a decent size. Good showers and comfy beds. Clean and nicely presented. Very reasonable prices. The pub downstairs had great food, not..."
Phil
"A lovely old building, but disappointingly few windows you could actually sit and see the view. We went for lunch, not a very exciting menu. I had..."
Maree Rikys
"Didnt stay in a room. Great people, food, garden. Good atmosphere. Dog/child..."
Kaye Chamberlain
"Had a lovely stay before and after walking the Able Tasman Track, room was lovely, bed comfortable, the home cooked biscuits were yummy and the..."
Stephanie Gee
"Great place for dinner, awesome food, fab service, highly recommend. For those with mobility issues, there is not an accessible..."
Erin Inwood
"Great selection of beers/drinks. Very friendly staff! (Especially Brooklyn. Big kudos to her for driving us to the airport!) Food was outstanding..."
Eric McCrystal
"Just had a light meal in the bar.Anna was such a pleasant lady who served us and her coffee making skills are..."
graeme gardner`
"I recently held a function in the Banquet Room. Anna the Functions Manager was exceptional. She gave great advice and handled my event with..."
Toni Erskine
"Hands down the best seafood chowder I’ve had in a long time. Also the beer burger was great. Nice moist patty. Enjoyed the court yard. Just have to..."
Chris Henderson