Best Lunch in Nelson

146 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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Akbabas Turkish Kebab House
Akbabas Turkish Kebab House
93/100 (203 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Turkish
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Kabobs
Meat on Chips
Doner Kebab
Lamb
Chicken kebab
Iskender
Salad
Sit down
Turkish
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
The Bakery & Cafe
The Bakery & Cafe
93/100 (240 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
European
Swedish
European
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
French
Swedish
Scandinavian
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
French
Scandinavian
Swedish
Café
European
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Parking Available
Delivery
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This was the exact type of bakery/cafe we were looking for! Very small and unassuming cafe from the outside but the coffee was great, and the..."
Jordan Buren
"Beautiful little bakery with an amazing variety of bread & pastries and very friendly staff. As I couldn't decide what to get I had an apple pie..."
Lady Cryptex
"Such a nice little bakery ! Crispy and tasty pastries and savories are waiting for you ! Best Pain au Chocolat of New Zealand sooo far !! It's worth..."
Lucie Tellia
"My most favorite bakery in town. I named this bakery is "Happiness Bakery". It's not only about trying many kinds of tasty pastries but also the..."
Theodora Nguyen
"Everything about this place is 5 stars. The food, the coffee, the staff. The baguettes were perfect - crunchy on the outside, doughy in the middle...."
Shira Lander
"Fabulous baguettes....the absolute best. Not to mention the..."
Hanne Secher
"We got a few different sweets. These were all tasty in their own way, nothing to sweet and over powering. The lemon tart was a..."
Stephanie Marie
"Absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. On par with, if not better than, not only European bakeries but also top bakeries in other major food cities..."
Mark Holmquist
"The staff us consistently kind and lovely - they have oat milk for lactose intolerant people like me for their drinks! Their baked goods are stellar..."
Jay Park
"Best croissants in the South Island Go the bakery..."
Display Manufacturing Limited
"Pastries are as close to what you get in parts of Europe as you ever get in NZ (inclusive of a smaller size). These tend to be on the sweet..."
Franek GrumpyBean
"Great food and service. Bread is very..."
Diana Rickman
"One of the best Bakery and Coffee in New Zealand Everything is delicious and not expensive at all It's a place that you must be in..."
Guillermo Silva
"Very very very tasty kanelbullar, croissant and good coffee ☕️ - friendly staff. We also bought a baguette, it was european like 😉...."
Claudia Kofler
"Truly the best bread in town! I love their sourdough bread. It is so good! Like a true European bread. It's pretty expensive but it's totally worth..."
Melanie Cloutier
"I'm totally in love with that tiny place! The ladies here are great and cheerful, the menues are balanced. The soup is awesome, and you must..."
Elise COLAS
"This is hands down the best bakery in Nelson, NZ, and possibly anywhere. If you have not heard yet, the almond croissants are probably the best you..."
Robert Gonzalez
"Fantastic bakery with lots of Swedish goodies..."
Ariel Svantesson
"Lovely tiny bakery. Nice soup of the day for lunch, with a choice of tartes, filled croissants and pastries. And as a French, without doubt the best..."
Quentin BINOT
Red Art Gallery Cafe
Red Art Gallery Cafe
93/100 (264 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very cute gallery and cafe combo! A fun space to enjoy a morning drink while out for a stroll. The shop has lots of beautiful jewellery and art..."
Jordan Buren
"Cute cafe serving a delicious variety of bagels. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Set around some cool art for..."
S Adams
"The saying about doing one thing, and doing it well, is apt for the Red Café. What they do superbly is bagels. And with so many options, you'll..."
Ann Everett
"A really nice cafe with a lovely feel to it. Coffee and food were..."
Ross Ambler
"Nice place for coffee, has a nice art gallery..."
J K
"I had a spicy chi, it was amazing, you do that so very well, love the atmosphere, didn’t try the food but people tell me its..."
Pat Campbell
"Thank god for the Red Art Gallery café! When almost everything else in Nelson was closed for Labour Day, and four visitors from out of town were..."
R Dickinson
"Nice place to have a bagel or a good pastry, the cappuccino was delicious..."
Valentin DI STEFANO
"Fantastic gallery - perfect for gifts and art, and the café is great. Excellent..."
Joey Sauer
"What a fantastic place. Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious bagels (and gluten free options!), and eye catching beauty and art everywhere! I..."
Clare Tyler
"Yummy food in very pleasant..."
Jillian Taylor
"RED is a very special cafe and gallery, definitely a must visit when in Nelson: great food, awesome staff, and beautiful..."
Julie Bytheway
"Lots to see, great bagels yum, Local made art, service good for a busy place..."
Faye Perrott
"Limited range of food but great for a light lunch. Lovely staff. Clean and tidy..."
Carol Garnett
"Gluten free cheese scone was very good and was a treat to find! Coffee was good and service friendly. Set in a gallery/art and gifts store it is an..."
Midwife Mennie
"Nice mix of art coffee and items for gifts for all ages. Owner on site has a lovely nature and and understands browsing. Will definitely return to..."
Josephine Tucker
"Great food. Portion could be bigger but was sufficient. Having the cafe in the gallery is a nice touch and offers something different. But it must..."
Rens Molenaar
"Red is a very unique establishment encompassing an art gallery, design store and cafe. It is such an enjoyable experience to sit in the cafe and sip..."
Malloch McClean Tasman - Richmond Office
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar
92/100 (179 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Italian Mixed Plate
Chowder
Pumpkin Risotto with Pine Nuts
Vitello Tonnate
Buffalo Mozzarella with Tomatoes
Pizza Bacco
Prosciutto di parma
Steak Tartare
Coca cola
Tagliatelle
Gnocchi
Lunch Salad
beef steak
Supplì Al Telefono
Beef Tartar
Mediterranean Pizza
House Red Wine
Pasta Al Ragú
Risotto Alla Bottarga Di Tonno
Caprese Di Bufala E Pesto
Tiramisu Di Bacco
"We stopped in this restaurant by coincidence when passing through Nelson and it was absolutely delicious! Tried the gnocchi with gorgonzola and it..."
Katarina Oliveira
"This place is just ok. Although advertised as a wine/beer bar, there are not as many selections as I would like. The appetizers are just ok,..."
Robert Gonzalez
"Honestly one of the best meals I have ever had, the presentation, the taste, the portions, the service, everything was cooked to perfection and the..."
Shimon Simon
"What can I say. We love this place. Terry & Jo have made it one of our favourite places to go, whether it be for a fine wine or boutique beer in the..."
Neil Chesterman
"Food here is absolutely lovely. Good atmosphere and the manager lady is super kind and polite. Must go place in..."
Jiho Burgess-Kim
"Great food and atmosphere! Had the Bacco eggs benny.. Amazing, and really well presented was defo what I needed in the morning to be ready for the..."
Allister van Mil
"Very happy with the food and wine at Bacco. Friendly service, handy location. Would go back..."
S Jin
"Really lovely atmosphere, 4pm to 6 pm happy hour and food was great especially the pork..."
Rosemary Beckett
"Wonderful coffee, and even though they weren't really open they still made me one. Great service..."
Victoria Moore
"Had many functions hosted upstairs in the wine bar. Great atmosphere, lovely food and attentive..."
Melody Aquarian
"Perfectly cooked and presented food, good wine and delightful staff paved the way for a wonderful evening with..."
carol boyd
"Nice friendly quick service, best Ribs and roasted Duck we had so far, absolutely recommended. Thank you very..."
coma nix
"Friendly staff. Limited beverage menu. Tasty food, but not tasty enough to bring me back. A smidge..."
trina stelton
"The food was superb I had venison cooked to perfection and rose water pavlova and strawberrys very..."
Charil Milne
"First visit to bacco for dinner. The duck was delicious but the white chocolate creme brulee was..."
Alison Bradley
"Great selection of wine, quite pricy though. Lovely..."
Miroslav Barcak
"Great food, amazing wine. Friendly helpful..."
Paula Cottrell
"Fantastic local wines. Great knowledge..."
Michael Champness
Ikko Sushi
Ikko Sushi
91/100 (182 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Prawns Sushi
Salmon
Beef
Salmon Teriyaki
Tofu Bowl
Fresh Salmon Sashimi Don
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the place where I get my daily lunch. If you are new in Nelson and love Japanese food then you must have to visit this place. One of my fev..."
Veeral Savniya
"Best Japanese Cuisine I've ever had in NZ! Tried both Salmon Teriyaki & Salmon Sashimi Don and they are fantastic as the salmon is fresh and juicy..."
Shing Cheang
"The best Japanese restaurant I have ever met. I already left Nelson for a few years but still miss the salmon dish there. It left me good memories..."
Da Hei
"Delicious Salmon Teriyaki and Takoyaki but takoyaki from the warmer is quite cold already. Still delicious..."
N V
"Good value meal. Had the teriyaki chicken and it was delicious. Ideal for takeaway as there isn't much room to eat in the..."
John Luangco
"Love this place!! My favorite sushi place by far. Teryaki salmon is my go to but everything I've had from the cabinets is good..."
Jazmin Reeve
"This place is the best. The sashimi is..."
Neil A
"Akaroa Spicy Salmon 😍 So..."
Hwee Shyan Lim
"The best Japanese restaurant in Nelson Really recommend Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Teriyaki , and Mico..."
Irina Shamaieva
"Amazing quality food, highly recommend as a big fan of Japanese food..."
Moony Im
"Best sushi in NZ yet, rice is cooked so well, soft but not sticky. Ingredients all fresh quality stuff, fried foods are light and not fatty. So glad..."
Marijn van Lingen
"Best sushi ever n everything else..."
Jana Huriana Anderson-Tawaka
"Nice lunch and valuable for your..."
Theodora Nguyen
"Best in Nelson. My family and I have been regulars for years. Always fresh, super delicious, well priced and fast! They do tend to run out quick,..."
Tessa Smith
"Kind stuff, brilliant taste. Highly..."
Naruo Kamitani
"Best donburi bowls in Nelson, super delicious and wonderful staff. If you are thinking of going here come early, as the it's a popular place or call..."
Molly
"This is the best place to have affordable but high quality Japanese food such a price bowls and sushis. It's always busy and they sell out really..."
Meifern Kng
"Beautiful Delicacies 🍣 🍱 Fish heaven, amazing choices! Busy cause its so good 😊 Very clean, polite & fast service 👏🏻 👍🏻..."
Ebru Özyürek
Sprig & Fern Tahuna
Sprig & Fern Tahuna
91/100 (880 ratings)
Restaurants
Brew Pub
Gluten Free Options
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Classic Burger
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Beer and Cider
Quinoa Salad
Beer Tasting Paddle
Pulled Pork
Spiced Lamb Kofta
Fish burger
Ceviche and Coconut Cream Chili and Lime
Fish goujons
Burger
Classic Kiwi Hotdog with Chips
Veg pizza
Sit down
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great spot, the only pub worth going to in Tahuna. Can get busy at times, but much better since they expanded the outside area. Like all Sprigs, they..."
Rowan Blargh
"It was incredibly busy today. A hot sunny day may have caused this. Despite how busy it was the turnaround for food and drinks was incredibly..."
Clara Wallace
"Friendly staff. Had a tasting paddle for their home brew... Not advertised well though. Just ask! Delicious food, generous helpings. Pictured here..."
Lucy Taylor
"We came here because they allow dogs inside and on a winter night that sold it for us as we have a dog and are on holiday. We loved the raucus..."
Kathryn W
"Stopped in for some bevvys chicken & chips and was not disappointed. Food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was great and the sun was..."
Tylah Sayer
"Had a great dinner here before leaving the South Island. We had some great dining out experiences, in the 2 weeks we spent in Sth Island, and this..."
Linda R
"Very highly recommended. Service couldn't be better, even answered some questions we had on beers and the complex desert. They were very busy for a..."
Lethalis DoUrden
"Phenomenal veggie burger! Definitely ordering again! And paired with outstanding selection of beers on tap... we may need a second round! Excellent..."
Julie Bytheway
"great taste of craft beer & cider & food. friendly staff too. Unfortunately we went there on weekday night. So, they tried to close a bit early like..."
Fergus Mao
"absolutely delicious food and drink - pricey, but you get what you pay for here, which is an absolute beast of a feed. loved talking with the locals...."
lydia tucker
"The staff was fantastic and the service was excellent. The food was great. And the atmosphere was fantastic. Will visit..."
christopher joseph stephenson
"Great place to chill out on a Friday afternoon. Especially outside on a sunny..."
Chrissy Julian
"We absolutely loved our time here. We had just arrived in Nelson on Holiday but not realizing that New Zealand has a national holiday that resulted..."
Andrew Nelson
"Ever since I have moved to Nelson this has been my second home. Great atmosphere. Well priced full pints of quality beer. All the staff are warm and..."
Glenn OCallahan
"The is one of my new favourite places. I have been Introduced to Beer and Burger Tuesday. $30 gets you a pint and your choice of one of the Sprigs..."
Adrian Curtis
"Sprig at the Beach! As ever great beer, cheery bar team. Surprised how good my Burger..."
Charles Fox
"After arriving in NZ, this was our stop for our first meal and drink after arriving. Fantastic food and a large selection of real ales, the staff..."
Robert Smith
"Visited twice once with my Girlfriend, we both enjoyed our drinks in the sunshine. The next day popping into a crowded after work Friday with our..."
mark morel
"Just had drinks here such a nice..."
Roberta McLean
Comida
Comida
91/100 (666 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Vegan pizza
Salad
Quattro Formaggi
Tiramisú de La Casa
Bacon Pizza
Eggs Benedict Nov 2023
Pizza Funghi Bacon
Haloumi Stuffed
Apple Pie de Manzana
Paella
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Affogato
Pasta
Latte
Sit down
Café
Pizza
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a huge place, lots of seating and a good selection of cabinet and menu food. Pretty popular judging on how packed the place was. We choose..."
Rod K
"I came here on Thursday night for 1/2 price pizza night. It was the best pizza ever. Service was good to and they were very friendly. The chef Luca..."
Peter Howe
"Great coffees, pizzas and Italian dishes. Comida is a fusion of cultures on the table, however the portions are eventually disappointing if you..."
Nadia Martins
"Nice selection on the dinner menu, full flavour dishes, we did however have to wait over 1hr and 20min after ordering to receive the main meal...."
Jackson Hook
"Decent half priced large pizzas on a Thursday (with a decent selection of toppings). Can't really complain when they're ~$12. Great service..."
Achini Samarasekara
"Really nice cafe and deli in Nelson. The coffee is good, it is licensed and has a good range of counter food plus a cook to order menu. The deli has..."
Steve Warne
"Kind, polite and professional staff. Loved the raw onions on the pizza! It's pretty busy on your half price pizza day, so make sure you make a..."
Ann K
"Great interior setting. Service level was good. Had a good choice of Spanish, Italian and French cuisine to choose from. I just had a small pasta..."
Jonny Pennack
"The store is 5 star. Nice to get one-off European items in New Zealand. The food was okay 4/5. Service was good and this place is huge so is nice for..."
A “Big” Mystry
"Try the Focaccia sandwich. Absolutely delicious - veg or meat, cold or warmed up. Hmmmm,..."
Kahikatea
"Great food, humble, friendly staff and a clean environment. Our food was prepared and served with love, the pizza was fresh and juicy and the cheese..."
Joe Jupiter
"Nice range of food but very expensive. Good..."
Carol Garnett
"Just loved every thing about it, the food was yummy..."
judy scoble
"Lovely food and drinks, staff were..."
Harete Milroy
"One of the best wood fired pizzas I've had! Nice selection of beer..."
Andre Cragnolini
"Came here for the vegan pizza and was not disappointed! Thank you for the delicious food, drinks and great service. 10/10 would..."
Pete Familton
"I just don't feel right if I miss Thursday half price pizza night. Edit. Thursday pizzas are gone and I've subsequently returned to Dunedin, a..."
Ramon Smith
"What a great place to shop for speciality foods and gifts. The Cafe in the same shop is also great. A nice place for a bruschetta and a glass of..."
Adrian Curtis
"Three of us for dinner on a Wednesday night. Ordered three mains and two sides. Food was absolutely incredible, meat and fish perfectly cooked and..."
Caitlin Chapman
Kimchi & Wasabi
Kimchi & Wasabi
91/100 (279 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Korean
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Smoked Salmon
Teriyaki Chicken
Beef Bulgogi
Takoyaki
Inari
Sushis
Pork Bulgogi
Vege Tempura
Crispy Prawn
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Korean
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Super delicious big sushi!!! Heaps of flavours to choose from. The scallop and smoked salmon ones are my favourite! We had lunch here and took away..."
Yuan Z
"i think they might have the best vegan sushi selection i have ever seen. i was only in nelson for a couple days but this place was so good i came..."
MONICA ROAMS
"Sushi mastery, choices vast, Spicy chicken takes the mast. In their service, kindness cast, Politeness is their steadfast act. Ambience warm, a..."
Paul Wilson
"Most amazing selection of fresh sushi that I've seen in ages! Beautiful fresh tuna and salmon and generous portions. Creative combos, I was honestly..."
Kim Seaward
"Some of the best sushis I’ve ever had! They are really thick and really yummy! They have a very large choice of sushis but also skewers. Went twice..."
Émi Fugère-Shimazu
"Huge and delicious sushi, the busiest place in Nelson I think. Worth the wait, even twice..."
Dominika Kohoutková
"Best sushi ever. Serving size is great , worth money. Friendly staff. Very clean and tidy. Welcoming..."
Vikashni Nair
"What a great selection! The best I have seen so far outside of Japan! However, I found the rolled chicken sushi very bland - even with soy and..."
Roaming Gypsy
"The food could have been more tasty But it's too sweet. All of the food I tried had way to much sugar. Hope you can trust people to have more..."
Maya Davidian
"Amazing food, incredible taste and display. Easily the best sushi I've had to..."
Effie Webster
"Get there early because this place is always busy! Pick your own sushi from the cabinets, dine in or takeaway. Some of the maki rolls they have are..."
Taylor Keen
"Very popular and busy place. Excellent selection of super fresh sushi and hot foods. Their takoyaki octopus balls are outstanding. We enjoyed..."
John Lucas
"Love this place nice choice and taste..."
Chrisandtracy YOUNGER
"Best sushi in Nelson, loads of great vegan options and although it gets very busy you never have to wait too long. The cabinets are always nice and..."
Flynn Stevens
"best sushi I've ever had although the location is very crammped and the wind gets in easy, but the atmosphere was..."
pixelcrow_
"I LOVE going here. Really great sushi, they have vegan options clearly marked. Great location in town and a cool rewards system. Thanks team for the..."
Brittany Bowyer
"Every food we had was freshly fantastic and highly prepared in a professional cooking way. Highly..."
Pichaya Buakhaow
"The best sushi house one can find in Nelson . My personal lunch favourite is the Chicken rice ball. Since they’ve started dinner service, we tried..."
Sneha Bharadwaj
"Fantastic food and service must try. BUT please stop serving this rubbish with your beautiful Kai with this rubbish it dilutes your brand and value..."
Nathan Capper
Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe
Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe
91/100 (313 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Mushrooms on toast
Caramel Slice
Eggs Benedict
Flat White
Fish and Chips
Cappuccino
Chicken Wings
green lipped mussels
Pasties Mince Carrot and Onion Served with Tomato Sauce
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
U-thong Thai Cuisine
U-thong Thai Cuisine
91/100 (158 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pad Thai
Curry
"Wonderful service and Fabulous food!! The helpings are large, we all left very full and very happy. Thank you guys for a great dining experience. We..."
Rosie Burghart
"Absolutely lovely! Wonderful attentive service, delicious food - plenty of it and a nice range to choose from. Will continue to dine there!..."
Church Office
"Absolutely fabulous Beautiful food and excellent..."
Peter Overton
"Lovely place, very friendly service, great..."
Merewyn Groom
"Amazing food and fantastic service..."
Sharnel Darrah
"Great food with great service the massaman curry is the best it's so good I find it hard to order anything else when I..."
Matt Nicol
"Love it at UThong - always a pleasant experience with a great hostess and beautiful food! A family..."
Susannah Johnston
"Good takeaway menu and great atmosphere when dining..."
Gary Scott
"Delicious curries! Huge portions and very friendly..."
Olga Chojnacka
"Good sized..."
Coventry Clarice
Milton Street Sprig & Fern
Milton Street Sprig & Fern
91/100 (367 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
New Beer
Steak Fries Salad and West Coast IPA
Red IPA
Pilsner
Beer and Wine
Pub
Bar
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Both beers we tried were excellent, a good IPA and Pilsner. Cozy indoor space, and a "proper pint" that's the size of a British pint ;) - friendly..."
David Wild
"The original Sprig & Fern and a must do in Nelson. Beer it great as you would expect and usually quieter then the Bridge Street and Tahuna ones...."
Rowan Blargh
"Very local little pub, part of the Sprig and Fern chain in the top of the south. There's a limited choice of food but lots of beers and I really..."
Steve Warne
"Great vibe, outside seating was beautiful and sunny. Good sparkling wine selection..."
Megan Macleod
"Great small bar/ cafe. Friendly staff and food sounds interesting and at a reasonable price. Enjoyed an apples cider outdoors on a beaut Nelson..."
Susan Schultz
"Great little neighbourhood pub, quiet and safe with friendly knowledgeable staff and excellent..."
Luke Mitchell
"Fantastic brews, food and atmosphere. Great local pub with great craft..."
Joe Wicking
"Great craft beer, great service and a good..."
Frank Schepers
"Great tavern, recommend their West Coast beer and Nachos in the..."
Andrew
"Great selection of beers and ciders. Plenty of charm. Puzzles on the bar blackboard and boxed games for those so inclined. A good spot to while away..."
Andrea Broatch
"We came in for lunch with 5 kids and the staff, food and space was amazeballs! Paprika fries and dough balls from next door...."
Mrs. Scott
"Wish you'd open one up where I live in Kauai. It's the Cheers tavern in New Zealand. Aloha to all my new..."
Toesover
"Great Pub has a wide range of Craft beers and a great..."
Hayley Ward
"Really friendly girls behind the counter. Good beers & nice atmosphere. Off the main streets but has its own nice..."
IsabelleFreya
"Incredibly friendly staff at the Milton Street Sprig! Juliette, Victoria and Jim made me feel very welcome and kept me entertained while I drank my..."
Antonia Miles
"Awesome range of craft beer's and a very cute little building in a nice unexpected location. We'll be back for sure - we might even make it our..."
Darren McManaway
"Absolutely terrible. I spent all my money on exceptional beer because of the extensive selection, gained weight because the curly fries were so..."
Sarah Cason
"Excellent pub. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Superb range of locally produced beers, wines, ciders, with tasty nibbles plates and meals to..."
Zerostudy1
"Always a lovely catchup with friends there....a small area so can get quite noisy when busy in Winter but a lovely fire gives a nice feeling of..."
Kris Pattrick
Char Cafe Restaurant
Char Cafe Restaurant
91/100 (501 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Ribs
Fish
Burger
Salad
Risotto
Robert Harris Cafe
Robert Harris Cafe
91/100 (570 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Soups
New Zealand
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pumpkin Pesto
Caramel Slice Gluten Free
Pancake Stack Served with Mixed Berries Greek Yoghurt and Maple Syrup
Mochaccino
Chicken Roulade
Cappuccino
Salmon Roulade
hot chocolate
Muesli with Fresh Fruit
Carrot Cake
Eggs Benedict
Corn Fritter
Bacon Frittata
Café
New Zealand
Soups
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"If you are in the market for a good coffee and a quick bite, Robert Harris is a great option. Central to Nelson, nice and quiet and offering..."
Phill Urquhart
"Had a cooked breakfast and tried their sausage roll. Breakfast was great but the bread is chewy. Sausage roll used to come with relish and was better..."
Mike Whipp
"From the interior design prospective, some unique feather here caught my eyes: 1 How to apply the black color Paint black to all the frame of the..."
Haiying Shi
"Good dependable coffee. Flat white and Americano both great quality. Quick, delicious and friendly..."
David Wild
"Helpful, friendly and good service. My keto food is good..."
Lynn Macgergor
"Good service with decent options for cakes, savoury items and..."
Philipp Hinnenberg
"Lovely Cafe Food was..."
mo A
"Great relaxing environment just to relax while you're busy in town. Nice selection of food from the cabinet to tempt you, along with smooth flavoured..."
David McClelland
"great food, great customer service. will definitely be visiting weekly..."
Moana Kapua
"Friendly staff who always seem to be having fun. Coffee is very good and food is also very nice. Only problem is it is to good therefore it is always..."
Vernon Gates
"Great food bit very busy on Saturdays a long wait for..."
janice cargill
Lily's Cafe
Lily's Cafe
91/100 (55 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Caramel Slice
Café
New Zealand
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
"Great time at Lydia's cafe, i had a long black and an omelet(recommended by staff). The long black was more bitter than im used to, but paired well..."
that_one_guy_Javid
"lovely people, tea, coffee, and food :) plenty of space yet still cozy and friendly. no background music so it's nice for the auditory/ sound..."
Geoa Geer
"Was really happy with the dairy free/vegan options available. Staff were friendly too..."
Ace Of Aces
"Awesome range of gluten free and dairy free food, and very tasty..."
Anthony Randell
"Delightful staff . The cook is an absolute treasure. She cooks great kiwi food at great prices. Very comfortable cafe clean and well presented. A..."
Jan Wells
"Great coffee with good gluten free vegan..."
Sebastian Day-Henri
"Cute, fresh, and modern without too much fluff. They put in extra effort to make sure I enjoyed my scrambled eggs - which I found lovely. A great..."
Jellbell
"Well recommended Lovely place Friendly Food is great as well their coffees..."
Gayle Hooper
"Great little spot in Nelson. Many gluten free options and the omelette was fantastic (thanks..."
Sarah Healey
"Had a lovely coffee and sweet treat here. They have a great choice of food and sweets, especially GF...."
Karen Heney
Boat Shed Cafe
Boat Shed Cafe
90/100 (2788 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Tiramisu
Braised Short Rib
Salad
Beef Cheek
Ceviche
Baked Mussels
Crawfish
Crab
Grilled Beef Fillet
Catfish
Duck
Cheesecake
Halloumi
Oyster
Goat Cheese Croquettes
Cakes
Risotto
Pan Fried Grouper
Mussels
Grilled Snapper w Cauliflower Salted Buffalo Curd & Crispy Prosciutto
Salmon
Steamed Marlborough Sounds Mussels w White Wine Garlic Butter & Side of Agria Fries
Fish & chips
Lamb
Market Fish Carpaccio
Bruschette
Stick Date Pudding
Fish
Chowder
Wild Mushroom Rissotto
Beef
Lamb Rack
Pork
Fish & Chips
Saffron Roasted Apple and Honey
Mochaccino
Scampi
Fresh Oysters
Seafood chowder
Beef Tartare
Fruit
Sit down
Seafood
European
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The Boat shed is a great location for a meal. Get there early or make a reservation to sit out on the covered deck. The food is delicious. I..."
J K
"First time there today...oh my word...the food was high class!! Prices reasonable, the location at the waterfront with its stunning views amazing and..."
Stanley GOLIATH
"One of the best places in Nelson. Good food amazing location. Have been here a dozen times, recommend trusting the chef which gets you a bunch of..."
Chris Rodley
"Well worth the journey from. DUNEDIN just to dine ... Ceviche was superb, my husband had tge scampi ... he is still floating with a belly full of..."
Nicki Rein
"First time in Nelson and this was the first restaurant we tried because of the good reviews. The hospitality of the staff was top notch. The lady..."
Joy Fu
"The food was SO PHENOMENAL I’m writing a review less than an hour after leaving! The food was absolutely amazing! Great portions - leaving full but..."
Natalie Walaszczyk
"Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Nice and warm greeting. Drinks arrived very quickly. Food came fast and perfectly cooked. The fresh oysters..."
롭플
"Always enjoy my dining experience here. Service is always on point and engaging and the food is delicious and served in a good time frame. Would..."
Change Hypnosis Therapy & Coaching
"Beautiful location and great food! Best time to go is lunchtime or dinner at summertime for the sunset. Favourite thing from there is the..."
Cashan Balfour
"Great meal. Good wine, service, and atmosphere. Oysters were good and the fish was so good. The dessert was heavenly. They accommodated my nut..."
Kandace Roe
The Pita Pit
The Pita Pit
90/100 (441 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Fast food
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I visited this place with a few friends and had a take away order. It was prepared fresh. There was no waiting at all despite the fact that they had..."
Bhavdeep Singh
"I had an absolutely fantastic experience at this restaurant! The food was exquisite, with every dish bursting with flavor. The service was..."
Jassu
"IT'S A GREAT WAY TO HAVE HEALTHY FOOD. THEY MAKE IT THE WAY YOU WANT BEST FOOD / BEST SERVICES WITH LOTS OF VEGGIES OPTIONS. AMAZING PITA PIT I EAT..."
Utkarsh kumar
"Food is awesome, I'm sure if you visit this place once you will never forget the taste. Service is also very..."
gursimran singh
"Wonderful service. The food was great and the new manager was super cute and helpful...."
Shannah Wallis
"Very clean and tidy. Food is always fresh. Awesome Quality and quantity. Value for your..."
sandy sidhu
"Ordered through delivery easy just before, delicious and good size. Best takeaways I have had in..."
Ethan Jenkins
"We ordered platter, was soo Amazing,Healthy,super delicious, good amount of quantity highly recommended,Staff was so good, clean atmosphere, very..."
Bikram Sandhu
"Best service I've had in Nelson so far, food was incredible, the store was clean and the staff were super welcoming and..."
Ryan Norris
"Excellent food Friendly customer service Clean and fresh..."
Satwinder singh Rai
"I tried signature platter ..that's awesome 👌. Must try .. Service is too good ..excellent ..."
Harmanpreet Kaur
"Great food Great staff wonderful dining..."
poss best
"Great service, awesome food will be back..."
Erin Wright
"Excellent service and great fresh..."
Jas Nav Jandu
"Absolutely fantastic service with amazing..."
harprit singh
"Great food and lovely people..."
simran pal singh
"Staff was too quick and the ambience was so..."
Deep Banga
Arnel's Filipino Restaurant
Arnel's Filipino Restaurant
90/100 (456 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Philippine
Vegan Options
Philippine
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Sit down
Philippine
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Go with a group. TRY EVERYTHING. It's all good. Good? Heck, it's the best Filipino food I've found in NZ. Finding Arnel's in the same street as..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"Authentic Philipono food in Nelson. If you haven't been here then please do so you won't regret..."
Veeral Savniya
"We stopped by on Saint Valentine's Day without reservation, and they were phenomenal! The food was fantastic, the service very fast, friendly and..."
Morena Perth
"Popped in for a late evening snack and was not disappointed. Pork belly was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. I would go again..."
Adrian Courtenay
"Unbelievably good..."
Greg S
"Amazing food and service yet again! Always so welcoming and the biggest problem is what to have. Make sure to take someone prepared to..."
Jo Parkinson
"Friendly service and great food. Would definitely visit..."
Nicolaj Jensen
"Very nice food and great atmosphere. Happy to come..."
Vera Merrick
"Excellent food really good service. When we thanked the service people for a lovely meal the Chef came out to meet..."
Jean Reynolds
"A group of us went for my birthday. My dinner was excellent and my friends thought theirs was good. We all tastedeach others. Well priced. Good..."
Maria Dorothea
Sochan Korean Cuisine
Sochan Korean Cuisine
90/100 (281 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Korean
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Korean
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Bibimbap
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always good food here. Filling and fresh. When they are busy it can take a little longer but they let you know and it's worth the..."
Amanda Thomas
"We had a lovely meal here with fresh Julianne veges and generous servings of meat. Very reasonably priced Lovely, attentive service Most of their..."
Jenny Bryers Reneti
"While they said it's Korean, it's mostly bibimbap place. Food felt fresh, mostly because of the veggies. Their spicy pork is really delicious and..."
Stefanus Christofan
"While travelling Nelson, I found here. Pork and chicken were excellent which made my family trip..."
Christina
"Friendly staff and very clean restaurant. We purchased the large menu option and couldn't finish our meal! Good value for..."
Nigel Morgan
"Yummy fresh..."
Sh P
"Been coming here for few years love the food and the service , every meal is always..."
Miguel Rodrigues
"I had a very nice and spicy Beef Ramen, my partner really enjoyed the honey chicken and rice, his mom had a lovely healthy Tofu Bibimbap. Highly..."
Vincent Lam
"Very nice food, went with 2 others and all ordered diverse things (ramen, tofu bibimbap and honey chicken) and all enjoyed it. Was some of the best..."
David Walker
"Awesome food really clean , some of the best bbq Korean food I've had in new..."
Neil Okeefe
"Super yum food suitable for vegetarians. Got the tofu bibimbap and..."
Marcia Wong
"Walked in by chance and had some of the best food I've had in Nelson. For $15 you get rice, a salad and two big helpings from a list of outstanding..."
Harry Hutchins
"First time going there and I got the cooked salmon bimbibap - quite possibly the best salmon I have ever had. The staff are friendly and fast, the..."
Alice Borlase
"Awesome food, friendly service. Ingredients were fresh and the food was tasty. Not a low of tables as the location is small (but nicely designed and..."
Holly Young
"Sadly not open weekends anymore but still the best tofu in town. They have updated the menu, I usually get the tofu bibimbap but tried out the tofu..."
Jade Bennett
"Clean, nice service, simple options, fair prices. Definitely a nice little place for a meal. 1 constructive criticism I would like to add! Add (2)..."
Julien Peron (jewelscatchew)
"Always feel welcome. Great customer service. Yummy..."
Karen Gates
Lombardi’s
Lombardi’s
90/100 (1072 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Italian White Wine & Limoncello
Lamb Cutlet Bacon Wrapped Lamb Rump & Deep Fried Sweetbread
Roast Eggplant Penne
Chocolate and Mango Slice
Pane E Olives
Fruit Tart
Mushroom Risotto
Tiramisu
Chicken Carbonara
Octopus and Potato Salad
Carbonara
Beef Pasta
Lamb
Bruschetta
Pesto
Fish Fillets
Fish
Pasta
Sautéed Calamari
Garlic bread
Salad
Lombardi's Pizza
prosecco
Risotto
Italian Hot Chocolate with Cointreau
Prosciutto & melon
Pizza
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I loved the atmosphere and the owner that speaks with an Italian accent and his hospitality is amazing!!! We had the best night and we will..."
Bet-c HF90
"I already can’t wait to go back! The vodka lemon soda had the perfect amount of lemon. The gnocchi is one of the best I have had in NZ. The prawn..."
Amy Avocado
"Lombardi's offers great quality and deliciously authentic Italian food. The staff are so friendly and welcoming as soon as you step through the door...."
William Patterson
"Ambience is a 10 and menu is is extensive Italian excellence Table service was exceptional from the family. Thank you Roberto and Tony were so good..."
Francis
"Most fantastic authentic Italian restaurant I've ever be too, delicious pizza that was beautifully crispy right to the middle. The pasta was to die..."
Giovanni Angélica
"Fantastic Italian experience! The pizza bread starter accompanied with fresh rolled salami on the side was delicious, and the steaks and pasta we had..."
Brendon Cameron
"We had dinner here as a party of 17. The service was incredible and was delivered with the perfect manner and attitude for our party. We laughed our..."
Lynley Campfens
"The best Italian food in the Nelson region! The owner is incredible and very welcoming, and the food was everything I was hoping for ☺️ Well..."
Zara Jensen
"This was the best meal I've had in last few weeks and probably best Italian meal I've ever had...starting with Pizza bread and filling myself with..."
Patrick Kubinec
"Awesome food! The owner is very friendly! Everything has a perfect italian feel. Pizza and Pasta is great, dessert..."
Kingsgt
The Boathouse Society
The Boathouse Society
90/100 (394 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Chowder
Cubano
Kids Fish and Chips
Steak Meal
Lamb
Cereals
Pesto
Sticky Date Pudding
Fish
Eggs Benedict
Burger meal
Asparagus and Quinoa Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs Toasted Almonds and Sumac Yoghurt
Seafood chowder
bao buns
Pasta
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We have captured many beautiful weddings at the Boathouse in Nelson! The views looking out over the water are stunning, and you can often catch a..."
THINK VISUAL
"Great view with friendly staff. Few Gluten free food options, and good selection of food. Prices were not bad and wait time was pretty quick. Would..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Delicious scrambled tofu on asparagus and bread for a great price! Was too good to stop and take a photo before eating the majority. Beautiful spot..."
Dean Franklet
"I have been there several times over the years. It's a great spot, a quintessential Nelson landmark to visit and to..."
Emmanuel Pierre Soufflet
"Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! From the greeting and friendly chit chat from the front of house staff, to the atmosphere and view,..."
Rebekah Thorne
"You can't get a location much better than this. It's almost in the harbor. We were a big group but they handled the orders superbly. Top staff. Food..."
Jim Vause
"Great place to see live music and dance. Balcony is a perfect for a summer..."
Fred Kramer
"Great venue, beautiful sunset views, great service and variety of music , shows and dancing..."
kae bennetts
"Great coffee, great food and service. We had the eggs beni. 👌 5..."
Peter Turner (petekiwiworld)
"Have had some excellent events here where we rented this spot. Perfect place for company events. We do our Christmas party..."
Chris Rodley
"Good food, reasonable prices, great night out with the Gypsy Pickers band, good friendly service, and VERY strong..."
Lynda Coe
"Beautiful sunrise viewing spot without any doubt! Weather can be a great..."
Mahabuba Sultana
"Stunning sunset views, we were there for a private event and it was well catered - staff are..."
Zara Jensen
"Great afternoon at the Wine tasting..."
Shona Hogg
"Out of all the places in our NZ trip this was my favourite even if it was just a coffee..."
Jonn Scott
"Was a lovely day for a great lunch at the boathouse..Coffees very well..."
Jennie Chisnall
Atom Cafe
Atom Cafe
90/100 (6 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
New Zealand
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
Flames On 40 Restaurant Bar
Flames On 40 Restaurant Bar
89/100 (1073 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Caramel Sundae
Pork
Aged Rib Eye
Onion rings
Salad
Crème Brûlée
Gnocchi
Calamari
Veggie Burger
Garlic bread
Salmon
Steak with Pate
Tuscan Salmon
Pear and Apple Crumble
Cheesecake
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Chicken & Bacon Burger and Fries
Ribs
Kumara and Ceviche Salad
Syrup Cake with Lemon Gelato
Burger
Ginato Gin
Midori illusion
Tofu Salad
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Chicken Kiev
Beef
Moroccan Chicken
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
Lamb
Sit down
Bar
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"was staying at the Hotel Nelson, so was handy being located on site as meant that we didn't have to hunt somewhere to go. staff were extra friendly..."
Scott Pern
"Located a stones throw from Nelson, Flames on 40 is Nelsons best eatery.Having found Flames during our recent stay we were so impressed by the..."
Yorkshire Pudding
"What can I say. I was sceptical. I stayed at the Quality Inn last week for work, and didn't have any faith in the motel restaurant despite how..."
Deano
"Excellent place for a good breakfast. Great service from the team too, and very accommodating to special requests. Well priced and very tasty meals..."
Jay
"A wonderful dining experience while staying at The Hotel Nelson. We dined here for breakfast, dinner, and dessert, and not a single dish on the menu..."
Ji-Hyun A
"This was my first experience with this restaurant. I chose this establishment as the venue for a reunion with my cousins, then breakfast the next..."
Angela Carter
"Ate in for dinner twice and had garlic bread and the veggie burger both times because they were both that great but you do need to deconstruct it..."
Courtney Price
"The service was excellent right from the time we were welcomed by the staff. Staff are very friendly, patient and checks on you often. The menu..."
Lakshmi Dhana
"What a treat! From being warmly welcomed to the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food, we thoroughly enjoyed our family dinner out. We..."
The Lathams
"Our last night in Nelson before going home Nth Is...just loved this restaurant. The staff so friendly as soon as we walked in and made us laugh...."
Pat Vining
"Been here twice now and will go there more too! The staff are so welcoming and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. Especially the head lady -..."
Dale
"This is honestly one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. The service was impeccable and it was really refreshing to see the waitresses happy..."
Debbie Newman
"Fantastic restaurant and wonderful staff, we were staying at the hotel and hadn't made a booking but they happily accommodated the 6 of us. Food was..."
Clementine Ludlow-Henare
"Food is not cheap but tastes great. The menu offers a good variety of dishes. Staff is super friendly. Good location. Definitely..."
Fernando Paz
Flock Board Game Cafe & Bar
Flock Board Game Cafe & Bar
89/100 (156 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Italian
Cafe
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Ice Cream
Gelato
Sprig And Fern Hardy St
Sprig And Fern Hardy St
89/100 (756 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Brew Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beer Flights
Veg Soup
Hard Lemonade
Salad
Grown Up Lemonade
Fish & Chips
Sailors Warning Red IPA
10 Lunch Stew Hotpot
Short Measure Wine by the Glass
Mango and Lime Cider
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Burger and chips
Nachos with Cheese
Beef
Mulled Wine
Sit down
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Accepts American Express
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Located in Nelson’s central business district the Sprig and Fern is a handy place you can drop in for a drink and some food. The food is ok, what..."
J K
"Great atmosphere, good beer and..."
Samitha Abeysinghe
"Great beer selection and the only chips with perfect english style curry sauce in the whole area as far as I..."
Paul Corbett
"Popped in for a drink.... awesome service.....tried a couple ....picked a good one ...which I then lost to the Mrs....."chasing..."
Mr Moto
"Lot of craft beer is available. Friendly staff ..they recommend according to your taste. Very good quality food with prices reasonably. Small seating..."
Antony Joseph
"In town for a conference, had work drinks the night we got there, great service, huge selection of beers, highly..."
David Schultz
"Great place, friendly team. Wonderful..."
Peter
"The beers here are great, like absolutely delicious. This is coming from a former craft beer blogger. But, their food can be improved. There are no..."
Adam D
"Awesome bar. Great bbq on sunday. Was my go to bar while I was in nelson. Awesome..."
Ace Pinkerton
"Absolutely delicious food and very well priced. One of our crew said the quesadilla was the best they have ever had, ever! Staff were lovely, will..."
Jane Entwistle
"Great portion sizes, very tasty food. Filtered water (not tap..."
Anna Melling
"Nice to sit outside in the lovely Winter sun to enjoy a local beer and..."
Janis Iggo
"Great beers, great food! Staff kindly provided my lap weasel of a dog water & something to..."
Colin M Post
"Great beer. Excellent selection. Banging music. Old enough to be everyone's father there but chilled vibe and everyone was very nice..."
John Crossland
"Good friendly crowd with awesome service from bar staff on busy nights... IPA's are okay but the cider is awesome. Seating is sufficient and there's..."
iNVASIVE Sports Team
"Loved this tavern. Many beers on tap and 10$ lunch ! Good..."
Zuzana Kučerová
Prince Albert Backpackers And Bar
Prince Albert Backpackers And Bar
89/100 (306 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Whitebait Fritters
Pork
Carrot Cake
Fish and Chips
Lamb
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Coffee Factory
The Coffee Factory
88/100 (205 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Savory Muffin and Green Salad
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Salmon Roulade
Great Coffee and Service
Flat White
Chicken Bacon Rolls
Café
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Would highly recommend this place… the breakfast options are superb - absolutely delicious, freshly cooked and a LOT! The coffee is fantastic -..."
Kelly Middleton
"The creamy mushroom on hash cake is really delicious! The coffee was good and so was the..."
J K
"Just went in as looked interesting. Great coffee. Nice toilets. Heaps of magazines and great food including fruit for a dollar. Plus coffee beans..."
Josephine Tucker
"Stopped here for a coffee and breakfast. Good overall. Friendly folks who suggested alternatives to certain ingredients I prefer not to have..."
Mo bashir
"Great food, average coffee, factory environment was a bit noisy. Fantastic..."
Nat Booth
"One of the best carrot cakes ever. Exceptionally friendly..."
Bogdan Draganescu
"Was over the moon, when my big breakfast came out, as it was BIG and it was freaking delicious. Went for a coffee, left with a very full..."
cam scott
"Great coffee and cabinet food is..."
Sophia C
"Excellent A+++ coffee (Latte) with full rich crema and smooth taste. If you haven't been here I highly recommend The Coffee Factory. Friendly helpful..."
froggy nz
"Friendly staff, fantastic food & great coffee at a good..."
Sinister Red
"Parking on the roadside but the atmosphere in the cafe is great with the taste of lovely food. Clean & Hygiene and the staff are very..."
Nic Ch
"Great lunch and dessert options with excellent range of tea and coffees. Quite difficult to find a carpark at peak times, reflecting the popularity..."
Zerostudy1
"Awesome café to find while passing through Nelson. Would recommend visiting if you’re in the area. Great coffee, lovely staff, awesome..."
Dirthouse
"Nice atmosphere. Great for a quick work lunch break. Nice menu and really good coffee. Pricing on a par with other cafes no difference really...."
India Harper Brown
"If you're a coffee lover this place is amazing it has a large range of freshly roasted coffee beans from around the world and very large selection of..."
Twitter Cliffdog01
"Nice little place hidden away in a back street. Anyone going for a bike ride along the bike track next to Bunnings will recognize this place and if..."
Colin Cowan
"We have tried Pomeroys in Nelson and in Stoke....found the Nelson shop a bit more happier and friendlier. Love the coffee....lots! The Stoke shop is..."
Nina Elisabeth Bakker
Parts & Service
Parts & Service
88/100 (600 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes
One Fourth Almond on God Knows What That Thin Paper Like Thing Was
Fish
Pork
Wagyu beef
Burger
cheese board
Beef
Beef Tartare
Hand cut chips
Carrots
Southern fried chicken burger
Pork with Fries
Fish of the Day on Leeks
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Happy Accident! I was looking for another restaurant in Nelson and ended up at parts and service, and I am so glad I did. Every single thing I tried..."
Abby Jones
"We went for the 'leave it to chef' dining, the experience was great and food were amazing. We were served entrees oyster, clam, beef tartare and..."
Alicia Quek
"I really enjoyed this meal. The fish was fresh and well cooked ( not overcooked). The fish was served on a bed of leeks and that worked well. The..."
Robin Day
"Booked a First Table "Let us choose" reservation for our anniversary. The meal and service was outstanding. Even though I don't usually eat raw..."
Carol Garnett
"So many positives. The scrumptious lemon infused vodka cocktails (tamarillo smash) were stand out. Service from when I walked in the door was..."
Ben W
"Food was amazing. Service was great.... although being asked by every wait staff if we were ok was a bit much. Will definitely be going back! ..."
trina stelton
"Nice food good service. Small but filling dishes. Great place to go if you want to do shared platters for the..."
Vernon Gates
"Best dinner we’ve had in Nelson in years. Amazing flavors and experimental..."
Tomas Goscinski
"They have a good atmosphere and nice service, the presentation on the dishes makes you know the chef prepared so..."
amber Liu
"Had the trust the chef tonight. OMG! what a freaking legend. Wait staff brilliant, beer was cold, Awesome..."
Vaughan Woodward
"Went here last night in a group of 4. Amazing venue that ticks all the boxes. The food is stunning and works so well in a small group setting due to..."
Ryan Michael J
"Had a fantastic evening here. Staff were very friendly and we had the tasting menu. Normally this is a risky option for a vegetarian but the food was..."
Eilis
"From start to finish a flawless raw and passionate representation of local and international cuisine, I highly recommend this restaurant..."
Matthew Kellerman
"Been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed delicious food..."
M B
"Excellent friendly and efficient service. We chose ‘Leave it to us’ as we had dined here and done this before and it never disappoints. We..."
Michelle Weeks
"Absolutely amazing food and friendly staff! The place is buzzing and has a nice atmosphere. We did the trust the chef option and did not regret it..."
Todd Lucas
"Great atmosphere. Uncomplicated decor. Service was outstanding yet relaxed. Food was excellent. Home made bread was my favourite. We ordered the set..."
Warren Oberholzer-Synman
"Outstanding….we had the chef’s choice on a First Table deal and really weren’t expecting much (we eaten here a few years ago and it was pretty..."
rob stevenson
"Amazing. The lamb was melt in your mouth good with fantastic flavours. They catered for a dairy free dessert even though it wasn't on the menu. The..."
Jonathan McMillan
Saltwater Bar & Kitchen
Saltwater Bar & Kitchen
88/100 (75 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Vegan Options
Cafe
Diner
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Bar
Wine Bar
Pub
Diner
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Diner
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We came here for breakfast and had the pancakes and cooked breakfast. They were some of the best meals out we have had in a long time. Very friendly..."
kayla Morrison
"I love this place. The menu isn't extensive but as a person with Coeliac disease I can eat nearly everything on it. I also love that if you want to..."
Barbara Grant
"A great time was had here, starting with some interesting wines at Happy Hour, followed by a delicious meal; perfectly cooked steak with tasty..."
Robyn Marston
"Delicious food, great service, very friendly place. A great place to eat and..."
Clare Tobin
"I come here regularly for meetings and coffee- the staff are always friendly and smiling every single time, great customer service and nice coffee as..."
Tim Hunt
"Recommend by friends. We tried fried rice and Dosa . it was delicious and great service. Definitely come back with family again..."
harry grewal
"Great coffee, delicious breakfast and Pink Floyd playing over the speakers. Will be back! Oh.. and Hop Federation on..."
Kajetan Krzywonos
"Good food, good coffee snd friendly service. My regular cafe when i am in..."
Ron Langdale
"I visit Saltwater every week and experience outstanding customer service alongside yummy food and delicious hot..."
Angelika Barnes
"Luckily not many people have caught on to this place yet, love it, great..."
C Inns
"Great service. Food was good..."
carolyn keehan
"Good relaxing venue great friend..."
Karen Copson
"Catered well for a group of 13. A definite for another..."
Inga Cotton
"Excellent coffee, nice..."
Simon Jones
"Lots more diners need to..."
Marie Mcleod
"Awesome breakfast, lovely..."
Carol Breading
"Friendly service. Cold water and pats for the..."
Kate Shaw
"Enjoyed my eggs beni and cup of..."
Nickholas Bigham
The Sands Fish And Chip Shop
The Sands Fish And Chip Shop
88/100 (1263 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Fish and Chips
Chicken Nuggets GF
Fish & Chips GF
Burger N Chips Ice Coffee Next Door
Fish & Chips
Gurnard and Chips
Cod
Tropical Burger and Fries
Bluff Oysters 3 80ea
Burger
Fish
Battered sausage
Fish & chips
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"GLITEN FREE FISH AND CHIPS!!! And celiac safe too! Many options on the menu are gluten free with a separate fryer. I had a chicken burger, chips..."
Kayla Widdowson
" Great yummy burgers that were huge. Easy car parks around the back. Would definitely go there again next I'm in nelson. Price not to bad...."
Alex Martin
"Great location, epic on a sunny summery afternoon. Prices are good, people - all good, parking lot around behind the complex. I would say the food..."
Mana
"Was recommended to go here after a weekend away to Nelson.  Would have to be the best fish and chips I have ever had!  Totally generous portions,..."
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
Harbour Light Bistro
88/100 (2363 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Cheeks
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Ribs
Beef
Key lime pie
"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