Best Tacos in Wellington

29 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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Boquita
Boquita
96/100 (579 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
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Tapas
Tacos
"Really nice vegan Mexican restaurant! Great option for a meat free Monday ;) Really lovely staff who are willing to explain parts of the menu...."
Bennis Dennis
"Fabulous vegetarian Mexican cuisine. So tasty, so fresh. The nachitos were a great starter - lovely taste & crunch from the chips. The tacos are..."
Martin Bridges
"Prepare to wait a long time for service, as this operation is stripped right back to the core. It might take 45 minutes from sitting down to eating,..."
Garian “DJ” Olsen
"This place is amazing, I will be returning! The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious and healthy and nice and quick. The food..."
Beth Mackintosh
"Inviting and trendy atmosphere for delicious tacos. Perfect place for a casual dinner or intimate date. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and..."
O Y N
"Cute little Mexican restaurant, if you want to enjoy great vegetarian food that’s a place to be! The menu is short but you have the choice between..."
Lucile Kopytko
"Unreal vegan tacos. A must if you are vegan, vegetarian, or just love good plant based..."
Nick Rutledge
"This place is AMAZING! Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, plant-based or not, the food is outstanding! Could not recommend more. We will be..."
Kit Bond
"Fantastic mexican food and friendly service. Clearly a lot of thought and care goes into the menu and the..."
Sean
"Best taco in New Zealand. This place is a must. Don't hesitate. You will love..."
Zoltan Debre
"Limited menu but we'll worth a visit. Very good vegan Mexican tacos. Good depth of flavours and not the usual overly rich mix of dairy and meat...."
john saunders
"Having become a vegan pretty recently, I've been looking around for places to eat out and not just have one or two things to choose. Finding an..."
Rose Miller
"Best tacos I have ever eaten. I wasn't hungry but still ordered a second round. Food is meticously prepared and very creative. If I could give six..."
Rob Gubiani
"The food was delicious, good price, and great service. And they are a living wage employer !!!! Will definitely be..."
E Hu
"Just had the best tacos ever!!! Definitely a must go for foodies (especially the vegan ones) in Wellington! Tacos were top notch​! Seasoning on the..."
Lu de Souza
"For a vegetarian, the food was fantastic. Loved the eggplant filled burrito. In fact, all the fillings were great. It was open mike night -..."
Ashish Pala
"We want to have this food for our wedding (shame we're from the UK 😔). Its so tasty, simple menu, but this mean they did everything superbly. The..."
Alyx Slater
"First visit. Unfortunately upstairs not open so subjected to the customer flow and associated noise.Food was delicious but some options out of stock...."
Bruce Steel
Machete Coffee
Machete Coffee
93/100 (218 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Mexican
South American
Central American
Vegan Options
Mexican
Cafe
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Banana Bread
hot chocolate
Tapas
Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Cheese Scone
The End of Our Taco Chips
Café
Mexican
Central American
Café
South American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good coffee. Beans ground on demand and not just ground and stored in a hopper losing their..."
keith
"Nice place for a quiet chat over hot chocolate. My hot chocolate was deliciously spiced. Pleasantly surprised about that. The Cheese Scone though was..."
Eileen Lui
"Love this place. Fantastic coffee and friendly staff. Finally had the chance to try the food today and was fresh, tasty and well presented. Edit:..."
Jason O'Sullivan
"What a great spot! Love the coffee cups. Love the atmosphere. An easy place to meet. Well worth a..."
Andrea Thom
"Had a really great breakfast here. Best cappuccino and eggs on toast I've had. Would recommend a..."
Yasheeka Bertram
"First time here and greatly impressed. Exceptionally fresh food and great coffee. Service was friendly and..."
Kevin Ang
"Coffee was nice but a bit pricey for the size. Large looks more like a..."
E.Y. Fang
"Pretty cool place & vibe with interesting decor around. Perfect for a chill coffee..."
Tu Vo
"Always service with a smile, gorgeous fresh ingredients, lovely coffee. Also, Chef was happy to lend me a cookbook, so you better believe I'm a loyal..."
Tal O. Rogoff
"Been popping in here for a couple months now. Comfortably the best espresso that I know in town, with a delightful rotating guest bean for fellow..."
Moth Wong
"Oh wow!! This place did not disappoint 😊. Heard about it a couple of years back but didn't get chance to try before I moved out of working in the..."
Barry Morrison
"One of the best cafes in Wellington and certainly my favourite. It's got everything going for it: Amazing coffee variety, delicious treats, a sublime..."
David Renwick
"Great coffee good..."
Megan Martin
"Simply said—this is the best place around. It is known as a destination for great coffee in an over-caffeinated capital. I've yet to have..."
Brydan Smith
"Easily one of the best coffee in town. Nice atmosphere and hospitable..."
kevin z
"Awesome coffee, friendly team and an amazing hot cross..."
Carl Amos
"All sorted! What a place to be! Feel so grateful to have this cafe in Wellington, New Zealand. Thanks for what you had brought to the..."
Junghsu Wan
"On this trip to Wellington I tried 6 different cafes all at least 4 stars. Machete was the best all round cafe. They use Supreme label and blend and..."
Robin Day
Viva Mexico
Viva Mexico
93/100 (728 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pork
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Delicious and authentic Mexican food at Viva Mexico!! We had the corn enchiladas with chicken that was topped with a spicy chocolate sauce,..."
Sweecasam
"Partner and I had a weekend getaway in Wellington. With so many dining options on offer, it's hard to pick, but I'm so glad we found Viva Mexico...."
Miah Dixon
"Nice (albeit smallish) mexican main courses, but we usually go mostly for the stuffed jalapenos which are served as a starter - the best in town,..."
Rachel
"Friendly staff and great location, just tucked a little way from the crowds of Cuba Street. The pork tacos are very tasty. I stopped for a light..."
James Mitchell
"We went to the Petone outlet (no option on zomato to leave a review for that outlet), and we were SO happy we went!!!! The food is just beautiful!!..."
Bex
"Super tasty tacos and great margaritas. Home-made salsa was a highlight. Everything we had was delicious though, and was even given free churros for..."
Sophie Madeline
"For a start, I was very happy there were a good range of options for vegetarians. The tacos are a little bit small but very tasty with an interesting..."
David Rawson
"Fabulous time at this joint I had the spinach and feta quesadilla and it was amazing and I found the smaller portion filling! Super quick and lovely..."
Hannah.milne11
"Good flavors, spicy salsa. Chips and salsa are $15 which is over priced for the 15 chips you actually get. Food came out fast and service was polite...."
Marymark
"Closest thing to authentic Mexican food you will get in Welly (for now???). The owners are from Ensenada, Mexico instead of the faraway lands of..."
The Welly Mex
"I ever knew Viva Mexico had a branch here. Been here six years apparently. Love the back alley feel to this place. Inside decor is eclectic..."
Sean P E Fleming
"It's a quite small place with I think just 4 or 5 tables. But, the food is tasty and the price is lower than some other places. Perfect for Friday..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"Came here with a friend after she recommended it. It was a nice little getaway from the main st. It was great to see just how well thoughtfully and..."
Eat Nom Bliss
"Enchilada de queso (veggie version) was delcicous, generously portioned and all round happy food. Jarritos was also a nice not overly sweet addition...."
Julia Marshall-Mead
"Best meal I've had in a long time. As a vegetarian, it can be difficult finding yummy authentic food to eat, I would highly recommend this place if..."
Paris Jenkins
"Great food. Delicious a lot of flavors. I choose the spinach and cheese quesadilla and also a beef taco. Both amazing, fresh, full of flavors. I..."
Loly
"Food was better than average against other emerging Mexican restaurants. The chilli rellanos were disappointing. More jalepeno popper, not chilli..."
Shayne671
"Had read good reviews about this place and went with good expectations! We were quite happy to note that the menu was just right and what we ordered..."
Narayanan Valadi
"I simply love the food at Viva Mexico. It isn't a flash restaurant with tiptop service but a lovely little whole in the wall that deserves a visit...."
Muffin Mum
"Bueno!!Viva Mexico is a fantastic eating spot if you're looking for a bit of an extra kick in your meal.Our portion sizes was..."
Medium_Rare
"Authentic, delicious, filling and addictive are only a few words that can describe VM! I have been a repeat customer for three years now and I will..."
BKL
"I'm from Florida where we have heaps of Mexican restaurants and this is one of the best I've been to. It was really busy and our order got lost in..."
Grant Lovering
"Awesome atmosphere and really cool and nice staff. I love the casualness of the cafe. It's super authentic and will get you feeling like a true..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Went here for date night tonight. I am more than a fan of Mexican food and a sucker for authentic cuisine, this food totally met the bar.  The..."
Sanna Fourt-Wells
"My partner and I went here for date night on Friday. Being lovers of Mexican food, we were dying to check it out. The food was fantastic. We had the..."
Adaire Ward
"Oh the Mole! This was a great find tucked away at the bottom of Left Bank off Cuba.Plates aren't pretty, and there is no need to put a..."
Bianca Lazar
"I used to pass this restaurant almost everyday but never had a chance to visit this so "lively place"...Happening place with soothing music, decor..."
FitFoodieMegha
"Always good all the time. Everything my friends or I have tried on the menu has never disappointed. We keep going back to the salads, tacos, and..."
Grace
"Went here for the first time tonight and loved it! We had the chicken taco, chorizo taco, side of jalapeños and a pork quesadilla. All were so fresh..."
I Love Food
"An outstandingly authentic feeling Mexican experience. It's at the deepest darkest end of Left bank which means dining amongst the pigeons if you..."
Cheyneismyhero
"I had heard about Viva Mexico from a few friends and finally tried it out a few days ago. Absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service..."
Rosie Ludemann
"I dined here on my own recently when the weather and traffic leaving the city were horrible. it was a Tuesday early evening and the place was full...."
Epicurious Nomad
"Tucked somewhere inside the left bank building, this tiny little Mexican joint is a great hidden gem. They have a lot of options to choose from, a..."
Crissy
"No better place in NZ for tacos!! For your $ you get a good portion. I Love that it is made by Mexicans! The taste and flavours are authentic much..."
Kandice Halbert
"Every part of this eatery screams homemade authenticity. It's bare-bones decor except for a Mexican flag and a collection of brightly hued, and..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Love this tiny, tiny delight.  The staff are always fantastic and the food seems to be much more "authentic" than other Mexican places I have..."
Philip Reeve
"My nephew is a big fan of Mexican food, so inevitably I found myself at Viva Mexico.   Having now sampled most of the Mexican restaurants in..."
Anna Garland
"It has been a while since I last visited this casual eatery.   And I must say the food there is fairly authentic.  None of this 'burrito' business..."
Rosemary Young
"Must say great food. Love the red & green sauce. very authentic mexican . Food amazing but little overpriced. service so so . I genuinely think they..."
Lovee Agarwal
"Best Mexican in town boys and girls!I have been multiple times and every time I go back to the enchiladas with cheese sauce I am made. The..."
JustEatForF#$kSake
"Go here often and always find the place to be great. Food is always nice and the guys who work there are always friendly.The place is..."
Josh
"Over the last year, the cooking has been up and down. But the last few times, we've noticed a marked and consistent improvement of food and..."
Jade M.
"I really love this place! I taught English in Mexico years ago and this is the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food so far in New Zealand...."
Jenny Browne
"The food here is good, however, the prices have been slowly rising and what used to be great value for money is not so much any more.Good..."
Craigy Lee
"Oh yummy! The best Mexican food I have experienced in all my travels. Plus they cater for my gluten free needs which is a massive..."
Eunice Cooks
"I was never much of a "foodie" in the past, and previously would never have even Tried Mexican food - but I absolutely LOVE and Adore Viva Mexico!..."
Mark Pointon
"A great place to experience authentic Mexican food! All the food is delicious but totally recommend La sopa de tortilla, the tortilla soup! It's..."
Akiko K
"Very tasty! Definitely recommend eating in rather than taking away though. Take aways tends to be a real mess which is always disappointing when you..."
Courtney
"I love viva Mexico, so nice to have cheapish, fast, tasty food that's different from the usual Indian, Asian etc. I have enjoyed everything so far..."
Louise
"My husband and I had mexican food for the first time. Loved it!I tried one of the Enchiladas i think the Queso? Yum! Very good..."
Elicia Mansey
"It's hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand - but Viva Mexico gets very close. It's definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is supposed..."
John
"Went last night for the first time. There was a wait for about 5 minutes for a table, and we were initially seated outside. A hot water bottle was..."
Yum O
"Vegetarian quesadillas are so good here, a great addition to Wellington's diverse and cultured eating places. Will come back to try the other Mexican..."
Mac
"The best Mexican food in Wellington! Great food, service and atmosphere. This is authentic mexican food. The staff are awesome, they always ask how..."
Jay Soma
"Yummy little mexican eatery! Great prices and such a cute set up, felt like I was in Mexico! The hand designed menus are a nice touch..."
Siobhan
"Like everyone says it's great, cheap, tasty and fast. Nothing is a problem for them. I go here all of the time and the food is great. Go to Viva..."
Trina Saffioti
"I was introduced this place by one of my friends who probably eats there once a week. Can't fault this place for affordability, freshness and..."
Penny
"Just had lunch here. So good. Awesome, awesome food. Loving the Mexican colas. Nice touch. The fish tacos and enchilada are my..."
Cedric Mason
"I personally think this is not only the best Mexican food in Wellington, but also all of New Zealand, and also pretty much the best food of any kind..."
Lisa Yonker
"The best Mexican food ever in this part of the world. I'm from Mexico City and this people are making my life so comfortable. New Zealand is a..."
Felipe Sanchez
"My all-time favourite lunchtime/dinner (quick and easy) stopovers! Easily, one of Wellington's best hidden cheap-eats. Food is amazing, and..."
Alice Khaw
"I grew up in California and one thing I miss since living in Wellington, is some good Mexican food. Tried the other places around, Flying Burrito B..."
Agatha Fromm
"My favourite restaurant in Wellington by far.The staff have always been pleasant, even though the restaurant is always full to capacity. The..."
Laura W
"Best Mexican in Wellington, by far. Everything on the menu is wonderful- try the stuffed jalapenos, they're my fave. Each main comes with a side..."
Frances Ratner
"Love it, come often, always leave happy. Having lived in LA for many years, this is a bit like going back to a cantina without the long flight. Food..."
Aidrian S
"Been three times and had excellent food and wonderful service. I generally prefer "more expensive" places for dinner but this gem is too good to pass..."
Tracy
"I am appalled by Arthur's review it sounds as though he was in a bad mood before he even walked through the door. Viva Mexico is an excellent place..."
Brian Gunning
"Not sure you can go wrong with Viva Mexico awesome people and some of the best food in town, when we go away it's the first place we want to come..."
Rose Kirkup
"The best Mexican in the capital. It is fresh and authentic. A bright and fantastic casual dining..."
SiennaMarcs
"Arthur you don't know what your talking about. I am in no way affiliated with the owners but this place is one of my favorite places to..."
Peanut
"This little restaurant is amazing, delicious and cheap. The staff are awesome and they sell Mexican beer too. I love the way it's hidden away down..."
Woo 17
"This restaurant is amazing. The queso sauce and the green sauce are as good as anything you would get in Texas/Mexico/San Diego. So delicious. Also,..."
ReginaGeorge
"Excellent place. Cheap food, good atmosphere. Fast service.The outside looks a bit dated/out of the way. But don't let that stop..."
Vincent G
"The most authentic Mexican in Wellington and since getting back from Mexico we've tried a few! The food here is always excellent and the owners are..."
Louise Griffin
"We had a voucher for this place so randomly tried it. It was amazing and we will totally be back to pay full price! Excellent food and great service...."
Miranda
"Excellent & authentic. Really enjoyed dinner & lunch here last weekend. It's hard in NZ to find good Mexican food - this is one of the..."
Clarkie
"Best Mexican in Wellington. Been here so many times and it's always delicious. I loved it since they opened few years ago and the new owners..."
Strega
"We went here for lunch and the food is crazy delicious. Great value! Highly..."
Reviewer007
"Tried this recently after being it recommended to me by a friend and can say that hands down this is the best Mexican I've tried in Wellington. I'd..."
Jake Wratt
"WOW! Most amazing takeaways I have had in a long time, and glad I got takeaways as shoveling that delicious food in my mouth would have been very..."
Safia
"My girlfriend and I decided to go to Viva Mexico after reading all the reviews on this site. We were not disappointed. Without a doubt the best..."
Leeroy
"I visited Viva Mexico after hearing that they'd had a change of ownership and a sprucing up and was absolutely thrilled with the new place. It's had..."
Misha Smith
"The only authentic mexican food I have found on the north island. The flavors are fresh and delicious. The owner is a lovely person and happy to talk..."
Kerntastic
"One of the best meals you can have in Wellington. The Golden Tacos are very tasty and the Cheesy Enchiladas are a MUST. Rich flavours and cheap meals..."
Christopher Buchanan
"The best Mexican food in New Zealand. Actually, perhaps the only REAL Mexican food in New Zealand. And the best tomatillo salsa I have ever had..."
Audrey Washburn
"Love it! The flavours are just amazing. Very authentic. Highly..."
Strega
"Easily the most authentic Mexican in Wellington, though I think Burrito Brothers is better (it's double the price though!) Viva Mexico is charming..."
Brian H
"Yep, by far the best Mexican food in Wellington. The hours are a bit frustrating - would like to take people there for dinner sometimes -..."
Jet
"Easily the best Mexican restaurant in the city. It's a small cosy place without any of the typical Wellington fancy-shmancyness (like really..."
Mike
"It’s hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand – but Viva Mexico gets very close. It’s definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is..."
Dan Bowden
Husk
Husk
89/100 (1012 ratings)
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Woap Burger
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Great Coffee
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"Tried the fried chicken burger & the smash burger which were an absolute bargain $15 on the lunch special menu - it was delicious 👌🏽 only..."
Sei
"Great beers brewed right next to the bar, with friendly staff. Food was epic had the fried chicken burger and the rest of our group loved it too...."
Wee Weka
"Amazing little place hidden away! Had an amazing time trying out little beer tasters - 4 for $10 everyday from 2pm-4pm. Just an awesome Wellington..."
Rachel Lee
"The food was really good and the service was pretty good. Place was nice and loved the entrance.Food was quite pricey but luckily there was a..."
Charles Goldsmith
"Really great range of beers which are brewed onsite, and the staff have always been friendly. It’s the place to go if you like experimental beers...."
Tefbarton
"Great atmosphere and beer (making their own). The staff were also very friendly, happy to dish out tasters when trying to make a decision. Also knew..."
Ben Rowan
"Such a great space and a great team! Accommodating, friendly and the food was amazing! We were there for a work do, so there was around 35 of us. The..."
Anna Young
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Oh, and the beer's pretty good..."
Paulette Birchfield
"Excellent pub on Ghuznee Street. Very dog friendly. I had the Wagyu beef sandwich which was delicious. I also had the diamond eyes hazy pale ale..."
Carl
"Was recommended this place by the fellas over at Mean Doses. Didn’t disappoint, I had the puppet dancer hazy and it was a banger. So many other..."
Chris Price (Pricey)
"Sunday brunch here was choice. The big breakfast is sumptuous; the staff are intelligent and proactive; the ambience perfectly Wellington with both..."
Jack Sheppard
"Had the yummiest chicken burger I've had in ages here. Couple that with a sweet white stout, what more could you ask..."
Rob Keyzers
"Great friendly service in interesting surroundings. The cheese burger spring rolls are great and they can cater for those who aren't into beer too..."
Dan Berry
"Excellent beers and a massive selection too. The food is fabulous. Chilled vibes and really cool..."
Harry Sekhon
"For sure my favorite brewery right now. The brews are tasty as, the vibes are low-key, and the indoors section is kept nice and..."
Logan Spector
"Yes yes yes!!! The fried chicken is as legendary as I have heard. Great quaint atmosphere with the brewing tanks sitting just around near our seats..."
Yuet Chu
"Nice place to stay for a while and enjoy a good beer. The staff members are friendly and helpful to inform you of their products and services..."
Kevin James van Duuren
"Nice place with their own brewery. Not far from 5 stars... didn't get to taste their beers but food was good. Especially lamb ribs were really tasty..."
Saku Koistinen
"Great breakfast and snack meals had here, along with great coffee. They also do tons of their own brewed..."
Shaun Barrett
"Confit Duck Burger was delicious, fries perfectly cooked and delicious, really nice aioli, loved the knife securing the burger to the serving board. ..."
Charlie Fox
"Great bar. Good bar knowledgeable staff. Great beer, coffee and food. What more could you..."
Josh Wood
"Love this place! the food is super good value, and extremely tasty. Love the simplicity of the menu. Always great beer options on tap. Came here for..."
Natalie Grant
"Great chill ambience, comfortable seating, friendly staff, and consistently delicious..."
Grace Griffiths
"It's a really nice place for a meal and a beer on ghuznie Street in Wellington with friendly, helpful staff, and if you scan the menu, you see the..."
David Corner
Viva Mexico
Viva Mexico
88/100 (1636 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
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Flan de Cajeta
Michelada
Salad
Carne Asada
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Fried Jalapeños
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Enchiladas Mole
Tapas
Chilli Lemonade
Tacos
Quesadilla Enchiladas Tacos
Huarache Patria Pollo
Black Doris Plum Margarita
Pork
vegan
Chilaquiles
Jalapeno
Quesadillas
Pork Tacos
sopa de tortilla
Vegetarian Taco
Lemon pie
Sit down
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Mid-range
"Me and my father decided to detour Newtown this weekend and visit @vivamexiconz 🇲🇽🌯🌮. This eatery has been one of our family favourites..."
Veeral Patel
"Delicious meals - been 3 times and we tried a different meal each time.Staff are really friendly and a great atmosphere..."
Mark Nicholls
"Visiting Wellington for the weekend. Tried this place, extremely cute. You can wear Zambreros to the table.Food is extremely reasonably priced...."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Went for my birthday lunch with coworkers and had an amazing experience, even learning some Spanish when ordering. My enchiladas mole was fabulous,..."
Kelsey Fly
"Love Viva Mexico. The staff are friendly and one the times I have been there have all been wearing Sombreros !! I love that ! Cannot go past the..."
Jade Amber
"Great service, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! I got to try cactus 🌵 in the Mexican style for the first time and I must say I..."
Janhavi Soni
"Excellent cheerful ambience, great drinks & great food. The staff are friendly. The staff gave me a free drink as my meal I ordered came out later..."
Ivan Rainforth-Gott
"A little pricey for what you get, but yummy. The quesadillas are great, and the empanadas are good. Service can be little variable but the food is..."
Trevor Landers
"Good food - really weird service though. The service was very awkward. The impression I got was that they were somewhat understaffed when we visited...."
The Food Snob
"Excellent! The best Mexican food in Wellington. I remember the flavors of real Mexican cuisine times I have traveled to Mexico. I recommend the..."
Toño Ibarra López
"Went in a group of 5 - Margaritas .. quick friendly staff / service - Margaritas .. flavorsome food with good portions - Margaritas .. definitely..."
Don Smith
"I really want to love it here, the atmosphere is great and every time I've gone the staff have been really nice but there's just something that stops..."
Jenjaroo
"We went on a friday night - great atmosphere, very friendly service. They made a mistake with our order so they offered a free drink each which was..."
Natasha Taepa
"Out of all the Mexican restaurants I've eaten at in Wellington: Mexico, Pan Du Muerto, Tequila Joes - this definitely is the stand out winner, as far..."
Kklovestoeat
"Brilliant food, brilliant price, brilliant atmosphere!  Authentic, flavoursome meals served quickly, with a smile.  Always a bright bubbling..."
Food Mm
"Last time I ate at Viva Mexica was when it was in the bus across the street.The new premises (well, new for me anyway) are great. Love the..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Went here for dinner and had the small pollo (chicken) quesadilla. Absolutely loved it and was a very decent portion for only $13. Staff are very..."
I Love Food
"We popped in tonight with a guest from Auckland. Booked earlier in the day and were taken to a table next to a heater which was nice as its the end..."
Simon Kearsley
"I love this place. Good food, awesome margharitas, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service - what more could one ask for? Maybe that the sauce over..."
Liz
"Came in with a friend last night - was pretty good and staff were friendly. Sangria was great! However as both vegetarians we found the vegetarian..."
Mueslilo
"It's buzzing inside- vibrant decor, fun music, happy diners. We went on an early Sunday evening and by the end of our meal, the place had filled up..."
Lennie L
"okay- i can't type in Spanish. but i have been inspired here, I lived locally, so I saw the construction of the restaurant- and it's hospitality is..."
Kata Reid
"Delicious food which I'm told is authentic but wouldn't know because I don't know what authentic is. However, the food was a far cry better than any..."
L Anderson
"This place is great! Food is amazing - especially love the Chicken Taco Soup!! Perfect for lunch and so tasty. Staff are friendly. Would..."
Dawn Green
"Everything was perfect. Easily lives up to its reputation of having the best Mexican food in..."
L Anderson
"Best authentic Mexican in Wellington!! New indoor venue in Newtown is awesome. Been ordering the tortilla soup for over two years and still my..."
Lynley Pixie Annand
"In general this is a very nice place to go. Highly recommended.In my experience:Positive:-They have true Mexican food..."
Coolio
"I love love love this place! Have eaten there at least 8 times since they opened earlier this year. The food is fresh, vibrant and delicious. The..."
Anneliese
"One of my new favourite places to eat. Am glad viva Mexico has opened down the road from me, so I don't have to travel right into town. The food is..."
Louise
"Well, what a refreshing change. It is so good to finally have somewhere that serves authentic Mexican fare. This is not your bog standard..."
Danielle Croome
"Clearly Arthur B. doesn't know what he is talking about! At Viva Mexico you get real traditional Mexican food! Corn chips is texmex... there is no..."
Rosa R
"Apparently these guys just opened last Wednesday in Newtown. Lovely set up with an antique converted coach as indoor space and lots of outdoor..."
Stefan Jendersie
"Love the food and the ambience! Came here with my ladies and we had fun with yummy food, lovely ambience (the interior design is super colorful and..."
indah nuria Savitri
"It really looks like a cantina, all we needed is a mariachi band. Great atmosphere, delicious food with warm and friendly service from the serving..."
R A-Yee
"Very instagrammable joint and live the vibes. Service was 5star excellent. We didn't even say anything about celebrating a birthday. The service..."
Eileen Lui
"Absolutely amazing. The energy of the staff and how proactive and professional they all are is great. You order and your food is there so fast! I..."
Luna Marshall-Somerville
"As authentic as it gets. On the day we visited our chef was one of their Mexican chefs. The food was fresh, flavoursome, and full of colour. The..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Pretty darned good! I am a swift judge since I come from Arizona. The green salsa much better than the red. The lamb taco was bomb. All in all good..."
Justin Hoernschemeyer
"Stunning food as always. Brilliant flavours, and presentation. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting too. It was my birthday, and they had a..."
Mark “Katzi” Pointon
"BEST Mexican food I have had in New Zealand. Portion sizes are amazing for the price and so flavourful. Service is great. The place can get a little..."
Charlotte Bolger
"This is the gold standard for Mexican in Wellington, every time my partner and I have dined here it’s been an amazing 10/10 experience. From the..."
Dan Harding
"Gracias por la experiencia mejicana compa. I haven't had Tres Leches dessert since living back in Texas and it was a treat! Thank you for the proper..."
Ryan Williams
Kelburn Village Pub
Kelburn Village Pub
87/100 (622 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Fusion
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Gastropub
Fusion
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger Wellington 2019
Prawn Fettuccine
Bluberry and Lavendar Panacotta with Cracked Meringe and White Chocolate
Burger
Vegetarian Pizza Fully Loaded
nuggets
Rhubarb Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chicken Burger
hot chocolate
Boysenberry Ice Cream
Pasta dish
Beer and a Thirsty Bumble Beer Lol
Pale Ale
Red IPA
Coffee Martini
Apple Cider
Steak Sandwich and Fries
Kid's Burger
Tiramisú
Tapas
Chocolate Mousse
Tender Pork Belly
Tacos
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Fusion
Gastropub
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Live Music
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"A fair range of choices on the Tapa menu. We ordered chicken bites (unfortunately very over done), edamame (were ok didn't like the seasoning), fries..."
Marama
"Nice beers. Good atmosphere. Didn’t look at the menu but what was being served at other tables looked..."
Chris B
"The service here is amazing! Our waitress came over just the right amount of times, made great drinks recommendations and all the food came out in..."
Isabella Clague
"Generic kiwi pub. But food was good. Had the Pizza and normally I don't finish a whole one at dinner (take 2/3 slices home for lunch) but damn I..."
Heide
"A local hangout. Warm place, friendly efficient waitstaff. They seem to care about their quality and..."
Alex Capi
"My family and I had a lot of pleasure of having our lunchtime there! There was a lot of free space in Upland Rd to park our car. A ramp is available..."
Matthieu MARY
"Service was excellent, friendly, helpful, every need was happily catered for, live entertainment was such a wonderful surprise, menu great and meals..."
Polly Florence
"Great friendly and accommodating staff, excellent drinks, and good pub food. Steak night on Wednesday was especially delicious and well..."
Kelley S.
"Amazing food, lovely service and the kids food is actual good food rather than frozen supermarket fish fingers you often find on other restaurants..."
Caitlyn Dunne
"Surprisingly tasty food. Kids were really enjoying the dinner. It is not in the pictures but pasta was really nice. And of course good beer range for..."
Claris Chung
"received only the finest service from a very sweet girl (i think she said her name was aylish, sorry if misspelt). definitely recommend the..."
Bryony Russell
"The best Thai Beef Salad I've ever had! Great entertainment and good service! Next time I'm getting the Chocolate Mousse all to myself as a spoonful..."
Chrissy C
"Fantastic little pub with an excellent selection of drinks and a great food menu. Unsung hero of the margarita scene. If you're a fan of Margaritas..."
Laurence Lewis
"Good atmosphere and staff, love to visit..."
Graham Broom
"Great vibes, great service. Eilish makes the best cocktails!! Best pub chips..."
Mollie Zara Lord
"Popped in for some tacos and beer on a sunny day, really good. All the tacos were delicious, fries were too, but couldn`t finish them. Beer was cold..."
GORDON BROTHERSTON
"My first 2022 WOAP burger - very tasty. The beer match at $13 for a 330ml can is a bit steep..."
Brendan Quigan
"This is our local while on holiday visiting from England. In the lovely village of Kelburn, great food and lovely friendly staff. Will miss this..."
Julie Hass
Tequila Joe's
Tequila Joe's
86/100 (1035 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Chicken Nachos
Chicken Wings
Buffalo Wings
Chili Bowl
Fish
Beef Rancheros
Pork
Jalapeño Cheese Dip
Loaded fries
Mojito
Beef
Cactus Pork Carnitas
Beer
Baja Quesadilla Grande
Tequila
Seafoods Empanadas
Broccoli Salad Dressing
Wings
Chicken Tacos Lunch
Cauliflower Salad Dressing
Doris Plum Margaritas
Potato Salad
Tapas
Jalapeno Poppers
Tacos
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Fish Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Bar
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"A really awesome Mexican place in The Aro. The tequila range is extensive as the name implies and plenty of non alcoholic options too. Their..."
Jay
"Well it’s just too damn bad we can’t rate a 6/5 because Tequila Joe’s has changed the game. Satisfaction ✅ Taste ✅ A desire to travel to..."
Charle Megala
"It was one of their busy nights despite the 'bomb low' forecast. The manager was able to sit 2 of us within 15 minutes. Each of us ordered $25 all..."
Sau
"Been coming here for a while, awesome service and banging food, cowboy fries and wings are so good! You don't get anything else like this in..."
Cam Newman
"Came here with a group of friends for all you can eat Taco Tuesday and fair to say all of us left satisfied and happy.The fish, pork and chicken..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"I came here on a thursday night for all you can eat tostada. The tostada were nice. However, base weren't crispy enough which made it more difficult..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Had dinner here a couple of nights ago. Ordered a couple of drinks each, one of us had hard pink lemonade and the other had one of their tequila..."
NB
"We went here for the all you can eat tostadas which came with Baja fries and a variety of unlimited sides - they gave us lots of guac which was..."
Stacy Heyman
"Awesome all you can eat food here would highly recommend to friends and family! Loved the tacos loved the tequila loved everything! Defiantly will be..."
David Rangi
"We tried the two for one tostadas and really enjoyed them. Loads of food, fresh and tasty without being too flash. Service was excellent. Great..."
Sarah Grundy
"I was looking for a venue for my sister's big birthday and knew she loved Mexican, when I google searched Tequila Joe's came up and with one glance..."
Marara Reweti-Stevens
"Had my 21st there this weekend and absolutely loved it! Great staff and service, putting up with all of us dragging them out onto the dance floor...."
Ivy Skelton
"All you can eat Taco Tuesday is awesome. The entire night was so laid back and chill. Really yummy tacos and great drinks. It is great how you..."
Hayley Millard
"Had the All you can eat Tacos and loved it. Combine that with a new Tuatara jug and you pretty much have a great time out guaranteed. Would recommend..."
Connor Finlayson
"Went for three for two Thursday and had a wonderful time! Loved the intimacy of the small space, and the inviting decor. A group of four each had a..."
Mia Henry-John
"Loved it. Went here for date night and the staff and atmosphere were amazing. The waitress was professional and very friendly. The food was..."
Carmody Little
"Got one voucher on first table, so food are 50% off. We had chicken enchiladas and fish taco. Enchiladas were good but I like taco more. Baked corn..."
Kate Yan
"I had Tequila Joe's all you can eat Tacos for the first time, and it was amazing. I have had coeliac disease for 1 year now and this was the first..."
Tori
"Great food, great service. Always love this place!The food is excellent and really authentic to what I tried while in North America. It's always..."
Troy Mihaka
"Okay so I must admit that I've walked past this place a few times and dismissed it as just one of 'those tacky fake mexican places with an equally..."
Shaye Cameron
"We organised our social club function at Tequila Joes and this was the best little bar to have a fun night out with your mates, we were so well..."
Tanya Kaipo
"I have been meaning to write this for a while! I had my 30th birthday party here in Feb and we had a blast! A friend and I booked the whole bar for..."
Alana Corney
"Great tequila selection. Food is delish and very reasonably priced. Fish tacos are tops! Small place but great atmosphere and staff. The cheese..."
Kai Finder
"Loved this place!!! Went on All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday ( $20 for this special), was super small but packed, so I strongly recommend making a..."
Pelise
"Went here for a late snack and drinks. It's cosy though a bit loud for conversation. Both of us got a nostalgia kick out of the the 90s alt rock mix..."
Samuel Mellor
"Fantastic wee venue. Great easy menu, full and inspired flavours and flexible to allow for GF/DF/VG/V diners! BYO allowed and amazing tequila and..."
Amber Scott-Harvey
"I booked Tequila Joe's for a bachelor party function. Organising it from Auckland could've been difficult but Adam made it a complete breeze - lots..."
Dom O
"Adam and his team at Tequila Joe's put on an awesome function for us with exceptional food, spectacular drinks and great hospitality! The location..."
Carl Penwarden
"Went on a Tuesday night for the $20 all you can eat Taco's great fun, Tacos types come out in random order, and all pretty tasty. Plenty of..."
Aaron Bird
"Very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent drink selection. 4.5/5..."
Lisa
"Awesome food, great staff and fun atmosphere. The cheese dip is fantastic! Lots of veggie options and staff are willing to explain the menu if..."
Anya Jenkins
"Awesome tex-mex food with a great Americana feel. Food is excellent, cheese is sublime, and the drinks keep your thirst at bay long in to the night...."
Matthew Lewis
"Excellent spot to enjoy a tasty as margarita or some bangin Mexican food. Staying late for drinks till 3am is always awesome too. Always good music..."
Clark Rogers
"This place is awesome. So much so that I visited twice in one week. My first visit was with friends who are big foodies. We dined on a Saturday..."
Amy
"What a neat place!Large drinks list , great vibe, and really fresh feisty food. I normally think of mexican food as being cheese..."
David Benjes
"Right from the start TJs gave me great service. We came from out of town for my partners birthday and thet made an exception to their no booking rule..."
Paul Jenkin
"Fantastic place. Excellent cocktails with a number being served in AEG jars. Quirky approach which really works. The service was spot on and we..."
Marianna ...
"Tequila Joe’s had only been open for a couple of days when we found it. They don’t get heaps of foot traffic on Vivian Street, but we passed this..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Our favourite place to eat, and we often travel from the Wairarapa just for Tequila Joes!!! Highly recommend the buffalo wings, with the classic..."
Lucy Adlam
"Loved my experience at Tequila Joes - I even went back twice in one week! Both instances I was there for All you can eat Tacos, and it didn't..."
Leigh-Ann Weaver
"Had an "interesting" Margherita; see pic; it was very good! We had the all-you-can-eat Tuesdays Tacos. Delivery was timely. I managed to eat six..."
That's MrD2u
"What a cool wee spot! I came in with some friends for all your can eat tacos and it was definitely worth it. All of the tacos were delicious and..."
Hannah Allan
"nimble feet hurried along to grab this and that. it was all a good bit of fun. a sumptuous jolly overtook the spirits. We felt, simply YES!..."
Martha Cabout
"Aye it's pretty good. Hectic and noisy party atmosphere inside that'll see you shouting for most of the night. Food is decent but not world beating...."
Ben W
"Drinks are amazing and if you come on Tuesday or Thursday for their all you can eat tacos, you will be blown away with the number of tacos they bring..."
Kayla Kautai
"It really is the best Mexican! They were very busy, yet I was served and seated straight away. I was given enough time to decide my meal and the..."
Chantal McNaught
"Went on a Thursday night to celebrate a birthday. Had all you can eat tacos and BYO. Staff were awesome. Tacos were yummy and well seasoned enjoyed..."
Bridget Simpson
"We booked a table for my birthday BYO and the team at a tequila Joes gave me the best birthday evening! They had liased with my partner about what..."
Nina Weil
"Great buzzy vibe. Was a queue out the door tonight. We squeezed into the last two seats available and went for the all you can eat chicken wings and..."
Deborah Hughes
"Wing Wednesday is just the best idea. Such good flavour, service was perfect. Friendly and inviting, really enjoyed our meal. Highly..."
Paul Thomson
"Wonderful food. Really generous portions but super tasty. Lots of great flavors. Gotta try..."
Peter Farrelly
"Food is outstanding and service quick and attentive - don't be fooled by the lackluster decor. Portions are large - we ordered two mains and a side..."
Jonas Anderson
Fidel's Cafe
Fidel's Cafe
85/100 (7652 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Cuban
Cuban
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Brunch
Eggs Royale
Halloumi
Fish Taco
Salmon Bagel
Cakes
Tacos
Fish Tacos
Burger
Carrot Cake
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Pork
Nachos
Beef
Fried Chicken Waffles
Coffee
Eggs Benedict
Chai Latte & Flat White
Fries
Breakfast Burrito
Cuban Burrito
Smashed Avo
Toasts
Not Vegan
Ropa vieja
Salad
Baked Spanish Eggs
Chicken And Waffles
Chili
Fidel's Waffles Fried Chicken and Waffles
Waffles
Salmon
Tim Tam Cake
Juice & Smoothies
Long Black and Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Bagels
Waffles with Buttermilk Chicken
Juice & Smoothies
Granola
Tapas
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Cuban
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fidel's is a Wellington classic. The food was great and it's such a fun interesting space. Staff were friendly and helpful. A great brunch spot. We..."
Megan Hawkless
"We’d heard positive things about Fidel’s and was excited to give it a go as it had a good range of vegetarian options for brunch. The food did..."
Kirstie Hamilton
"I've been here a few times now and I think it's a pretty groovy place. The food is pretty decent and I feel like the Fidel's feast gives you a bit of..."
Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)
"Quickly becoming a fave and regular of mine. The food is great value and usually a 10/10 homerun. And the coffee/drinks are always on. Ive yet to try..."
Sala McCarthy-Stonex
"Great food with nice cakes and treats. A great vibe and friendly service. Not table service to you have to go and order at the table! Highly..."
Sarah K
"If you are looking for that hip and rebellious feel, then this place is for you. Great coffee place too and best of all reasonably priced. Just feels..."
Aileen Gutierrez
"100% recommended - if you only go to one place in Wellington for breakfast, make it to Fidel’s..."
Ana Vila
"Excellent food and kind staff. Be careful of the various floor levels throughout the..."
Brandon Bua
"Nice atmosphere, a lot of vegan and vegetarian options!!! The chicken sandwich is 10/10, chicken was so crispy. Friendly staff..."
Yaroslava Podporina
"Best thick shakes in town, although you’ll pay for it at $11. But worth it. We tried their big breakfast and Caesar salad too. Both delicious. Get..."
Karl Rock
Monsoon Poon
Monsoon Poon
85/100 (2810 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Malaysian
Asian
Vegan Options
Indonesian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Baby Pho Bo
Beef Rendang
Roti
Tapas
mocktail
Tacos
Combo Platter
Shaking Beef
Curry
Prawns
Coconut Mojito
Noodle
Sticky Pork Belly
Beef
Peking Duck Salad
Wok Lobster
Bangkok Street Noodles
Lamb
Lobster
Woap Burger
Fish
Salad
Bali Prawns
Pork
Chili
Firecracker Sliders
Butter chicken
Duck
Duck Mee Goreng
Seafood
Salmon
Firecracker Chicken Sliders
Spice Grill Chicken Satay
Singapore noodles
Sit down
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"As always excellent food, fragrant, tasty, not too hot. We had 4 starters and 2 mains + rice & roti between 3 people - and it was way too..."
AMcK
"Had the burger that’s on offer for WOAP 2019 - Fyre Burger which delicious 😋 the chips were like kettle fry chips. Lovely non alcoholic drink -..."
Sei
"Loved everything about this place... outstanding service and exceptional food with an open kitchen. I had the pepper and chill tofu and I’ve never..."
Emma
"Very busy here on a Friday nightStaff were very friendlyAnd the atmosphere was very welcoming The food was delicious and the service..."
Tim 51
"I really enjoyed my dining experience at Monsoon Poon for my Anniversary with my partner.Friendly and professional service. Even when they were..."
Thomas Cooley
"Such amazing yummy and flavoursome meals here! Every time it just seems to get better and better. The staff and so friendly and welcoming and very..."
Emma Bell
"Great staff. Vegetarian option. Food good portion size. Fun venue to sit in. Came here on a Monday night and the punters were all looking happy...."
Pick&Mix
"Great service, amazing food and upbeat atmosphere love this place. We often travel into Wellington to come here. Always get the shaking beef and duck..."
Jaymee O'Neill
"I have only ever had positive experiences when venturing to Monsoon Poon on Allen St.Thoroughly enjoy the mee goreng, sides and other noodle..."
Food Fanatic
"Amazing food and atmosphere, just a super dark setting. Had to read the menu with my phone torch lol. Best experience food wise I’ve had in a while..."
Ciara Woods
"Everyone Wellingtonian or a visitor to Wellington must go to Monsoon Poon. The food is always consistently amazing and the atmosphere is always fun...."
Tushar Panchal
"Great food, had the take out option and it was quite expensive! He take out menu is just as extensive as the dine in menu and the food was still hot..."
E.grace.stclair
"I loved the ambiance and the customer service. The food however was too mild for my liking given their food is indian- inspired. This place is..."
Neyotalks
"Saturday night. Waited 60 mins for a table. Too loud to talk. Restaurant got louder. Platter and FC chicken sliders for entree - Delish! Spiced..."
Sally
"YUM YUM YUM This food is DELICIOUS.We shared the Malay Hawker Fried Fish with prawns an with a yummy sauce. Also had he Shaking..."
Megha Dogra
"During our recent trip to Wellington we had dinner at this place.  The restaurant was quite crowded on that night but the service was still friendly..."
Tony Wan
"We really all enjoyed the dinner including the casual setting and aromatic dishes however few things that could have been improved. The served dishes..."
Christian
"Hype for this restaurant is insane, my flatmate high recommended coming here but was a wee bit disappointed. Staff were awesome, but food was a wee..."
Kelsi Butler
"Definitely one of the best restaurant In the wellington area that I've been to, highly enjoyed the kung pao chicken wings the were fantastic and the..."
Gold 25% OFF(JOEFIS) Joe F G
"Loved the feel and decor of this place. Despite being a busy Friday night we received a great service and slap up nosh! Fusion element to their menu..."
Felicity
"I really love the decor and ambience of this restaurant and the waitstaff were very friendly. We had little dragon tacos and the firecracker sliders..."
M
"Great place with super cool atmosphere! Service was pretty good but prices of food and drink was a bit pricy! However, there is a great range of..."
EFHibiscus
"I really enjoyed my dinner here! The food was delicious. The only negative criticism I have is that our main courses were quite small portions for..."
Tamara Sharland Ngatai
"Loved my prawns! The meal was a little small but came out very quickly and the taste was good just needed a little something else with the meal, I..."
Thomas
"Amazing service, delicious food and an exciting atmosphere. What more could you want!!! I got butter chicken and my partner got duck noodles. A great..."
Niamh Thomson
"Wow.  Just wow.  My bestie and I were out for a glass of wine on a cold wintry Thursday night, and took a while to decide where we should go for..."
Anna Garland
"Came here for a work team dinner and it was a great choice, they're easily able to accommodate larger numbers which is helpful. The food was..."
BethHolden
"Very busy with a short wait but i would have waited long for the amazing food. Service wa great and the food is some of the best i have had. I will..."
Greg Holland
"Considering how long I've lived in wellington it was about time I got to monsoon poon. We had a great experience - service was a little slow although..."
EpiCurious
"It had been a long time since my last meal at Monsoon Poon. It's good to see that nothing much has changed: excellent Asian fusion food in a dark,..."
Caffeinated Weka
"My partner and I went here for dinner in January and it was amazing. Service was great, food was absolutely fantastic. I got little dragon tacos and..."
Bonnie Emma
"We started with the stuffed naan (yum) and peppered squid.  Our mains were kid's butter chicken, Kashmir potato and pea curry and shaking beef...."
JD
"Monsoon Poon was a great experience, the wait staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the menu offers a wide variety of Asian cuisine and is a..."
Philip Doyle
"Busy place, the food is good, the service is great would recommend it to any one who likes Thai spicy food. The decor is comfortable and we liked the..."
Gaetano
"I had heard a lot about this place and finally got a chance to go here today.....Let me start with the highlight of this place... The ambience!..."
Jayita
"I've wanted to try Monsoon Poon for a loooong time! I’d heard great things.I 'd just picked my partner up from the airport and we couldn't be..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Amazing food! Highly recommend the fire cracker chicken sliders & the shaking beef salad. My absolute faves! The cocktails are awesome too. Can't get..."
Trina Trina Trina
"Early dinner at Monsoon Poon - I've been to the Auckland restaurant many times, but this was my first visit to Wellington.Great service &..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Went here for dinner with friends the otehr day and had a great time. For a Wednesday it was absolutely packed out. We ordered firecracker sliders to..."
Adaire Ward
"I'm not a fan of fusion cuisine and that's because I'm the kind of person who likes to separate everything into its proper place. Needless to say, I..."
Grace Li
"There aren't many places I give a five star to.. 4 star sometimes, 4.5 occasionally. But monsoon poon is certainly deserving of the five star I give..."
Rhodri Williams
"Hadn’t been to Monsoon Poon for about 5 years or so but decided it would be a good place for my birthday dinner. I made a good choice, this place..."
LucyGoosey
"yummy food, interesting drinks, friendly service and funky decor.Highly recommend the firecracker chicken sliders. Not my favourite Asian..."
J Isla
"Nice place to go for dinner, it's always consistent in terms of food and service alike.My picks are the firecracker chicken sliders (for..."
Miss K
"First thing to say is that Monsoon Poon has amazing service, the staff there were absolutely attentive, quick and polite. The food was amazing, my..."
Bree Turipa
"First time back in years and I was not disappointed. My partner and I ordered spiced grilled chicken satay, money bag wontons and little dragon..."
Dylan Fuhrer
"I must say that the service at Monsoon Poon is just as outstanding as the restaurant's wonderful Thai cuisine! We ordered our food and it was brought..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Great atmosphere, amazing flavours! Always busy and always up to standard. Perfect curries!I'd love more parking but that's a pipe dream..."
Joshsuxxxx
"Came in with a friend last night! Drinks were really delicious! however found the food slightly disappointing. Had the Thai noodles vegetarian option..."
Mueslilo
"Trendy, upbeat atmosphere with a tasteful appointment of decor. The firecracker chicken lives up to its name, although I'm certainly glad I didn't..."
Josh
"Went on Tuesday, 9 June 2015. Group of 8 people. Rang up with 5 mins notice asking if they could squeeze the group in. Not a problem. Arrived and..."
Graham
"Best Asian restaurant and one of the best overall restaurants in Wellington.! Good food, great ambience. Go early since they don't take bookings..."
The Hungry Glutton
"bout 6pm, we headed over to Monsoon Poon to meet Jono for dinner. The place was bustling with people (on a Tuesday!) but we managed to get a table..."
Angelica Woolley
"The best Asian restaurant I experienced in Wellington. Costly but worth. Excellent decor, outstanding courtesy and so nicely spoken chef! They mainly..."
Satyaki Sensarma
"We came here with a Xmas gift voucher! What a great place! Food was on point and came out in good time. We ordered strong, and couldn't get through..."
Humbleluxury
"Wow what a pleasure it was dining. My family and I came for dinner on a packed Sunday night before heading to the airport. After mentioning..."
James Scott
"Whooo!!! Firecracker Chicken Monday. I'll pay for it later no doubt.Firecracker has to be the hottest dish in Wellington, but what is great..."
Rich Sherriff
"Came on a Thursday night and we were very lucky to be seated! Very friendly service, I wouldn't have known the waiter was only on his second..."
Lucy Smith
"Great non-alcoholic cocktails and fantastic service. Can't understand why I couldn't order my curry spicy though..they come out incredibly mild, and..."
Sara Crow
"Been here about 5 times in the last 6 months! Best Asian place yet, and cocktails are divine! We have tried something different on all visits and..."
Para King-Hazel
"A long time favourite...Monsooon Poon is always exciting!The Asian decor makes you feel as though you are deep in Thailand or Vietnam &..."
Rohini Macdonald
"Enjoyed a lovely meal at this character filled restaurant. The food came out fresh and spicy...just the way I like it, and our waitress Willow was..."
Clare Armstrong
"Awesome place, bought my grandmother here everything about the place was good, atmosphere, waiters etc highly recommend this place to anyone after a..."
Nelson1985
"Very nice spicy food. Big portions. Highly..."
Anro Becker
"Love the vibe of the place. Definitely helped lighten up our moods after a day in the terrible weather.Staff were attentive, helpful and very..."
Chris Matthews
"Shaking Beef is amazing!Staff are friendly, but the cocktails let the place down. Needs updating, but very very highly rated in my..."
Brooke Butler
"Very impressed, we dined here on a a busy public holiday (Good Friday, no surcharge). The atmosphere was humming and despite being very busy,..."
William Robin
"FANTASSSSSSTIC. Best place in Wellington, best food, best location, best staff, best atmosphere, best service. Would go for any lunch/dinner outing,..."
Monica Corliss
"Such a great place for good meals and a positive vibe. This busy restaurant is also really tasty and a great place to take friends. There are some..."
Tim Harding
"The first thing I noticed about this restaurant was the great decor. The service was fantastic, waitresses that were not afraid to smile and knew the..."
Robin Perks
"Have been a few times, and each visit has been great.The food is fantastic and the service very good.Monsoon Poon is always our..."
Claire
"Monsoon Poon is my favourite restaurant in Wellington. The atmosphere, the food and the service is all impeccable. I really love to bring friends and..."
Rebecca Martin
"Such a good restaurant. A great vibe and aesthetics. The service has been spot on every visit even though it is always bustling and full to the brim..."
Amy
"We were lucky enough to be invited to a birthday here this weekend.What lovely food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere.Music maybe a tad..."
Allie Stanton-Szabo
"Love Monsoon Poon, great food, atmosphere and never ever disappointed. We have been here several times with friends and with the family (very large..."
Fam Webster
"In my opinion, has to be the best restaurant in Wellington.Had a great time the other night. The food was fast and delicious and the staff were..."
Will
"I like to get here when in Wellington, it's the best restaurant for fun and casual dining. It has a young easy-going vibe, there's a great cocktail..."
SiennaMarcs
"Ok sold on this place they have never disappointed with their service or the food which is excellent. If you want a dining experience that will..."
Maggie Paul
"Have been here a couple of times for both late lunch and also dinner. Dishes were averagely sized and the decor was amazing. Lots of details have..."
Vaishnavi Gunasagaran
"Never ever been disappointed here! Friendly, helpful and attentive staff, excellent food and great atmosphere. Personally, I don't know why anyone..."
Anaya Parker
"Very good. I have heard much of Moonson Poon and really enjoyed my meal (Lemon Chicken). Well cooked and great taste. We also had a mixed entree as..."
Paul Harris
"Delicious! Definitely a fan of Monsoon Poon. Went here on a busy Wednesday night - it was pretty busy so sat at the bar which was great as it allowed..."
KNB
"Love U long time Monsoon Poon.We celebrated my partner's birthday here and had a fabulous time - a lively vibe but still intimate, beautifully..."
Melanie
"Went here for dinner on a busy Thursday evening. Not being from Wellington, We really appreciated the friendly welcome and local insight on the area...."
Robbie
"Had a awesome evening here. A vibrant and colourful place with a great menu and cheeky cocktails. We shared a few dishes, fire cracker chicken, prawn..."
Jima
"What a great place to eat. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with the staff also reflecting this. The service was efficient as well as..."
Kim OBrien
"Went back to Monsoon Poon after a year or so, it's still a great spot for a fun evening out. The decor's warm and vibrant, a great drinks menu and..."
Penny
"One of my fav. places in Wellington and owned by one of the best in the business! the food, service and menu are excellent and always exceed..."
Dion N
"I have been there a few times and the food is really good and tasty.Its really good that you can see the chefs preparing the food..."
Reviewer007
"Monsoon Poon in unfailingly good - the not taking bookings thing is a bit of a pain as the wait time can be up to an hour on busy nights but it's..."
Kara I
"Amazing food- the best I've had yet in Wellington!!!! Awesome friendly service. Highly recommended..."
Terri Nem
"Loved it - some of the best food we had in NZ. Eclectic vibe. Kids menu that was in the style of the restaurant's food. Have the beef, medium rare -..."
Megan Howard
"great food, great atmosphere...good idea to book, as it seems very..."
Steph
"Always good food here. Dined many many times, or been info a drink. Busy, but fast and great food.Always recommend to locals and..."
Biggie C
"Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere & service the best in Wellington. Shaun the full time maitre de is an absolute asset to this restaurant. We..."
Julie Windley
"My favorite place to eat!Have always been impressed with the food and the service. Great menu!Definitely recommend!..."
Shelley
"Great restaurant to take the kids to! Very friendly and tolerant staff, with a really good childrens menu. Adults are able to eat a great meal here..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"Overall a great dining experience. I was impressed with the service especially when I complained to wait staff about my chicken being pink, very..."
Emma Lowry
"Right from the minute we walked in, I was impressed by this place. We started with a drink at the bar, and admired the vibrant décor. If you're..."
Dan Bowden
"Yum yum and yum, a few dishes were hit and miss but overall was a yummy place to try. Staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as you enter. I had..."
Zara Tuineau
"Firecracker chicken evening! Very nice indeed. Great value and the food is so tasty. Highly recommend if you like it a bit..."
Simon Povey
"This is it guys! Friendly staff, quick service, cool ambience, delicious food and scrumptious cocktails. They have it all. We ordered a bunch of..."
Parth Kohli
"Had my birthday dinner in their Atrium space, which is a great little private space to hire for an occasion with a large group. We had the $55..."
Amy-leigh Herwels
"Totally surprised by this highly affordable spot. The cocktail were fantastic and we enjoyed every morsel of..."
Catherine Jevic
"Food choices were amazing, and service was simply superb, but you must book in advance. Restaurant was not taking online/phone booking on the day we..."
Vikas Tyagi
"An absolute hidden gem nestled amongst other restaurants in the heart of the CBD Wellington. I highly recommend this place. Has amazing fast service...."
Kristal Turts
"They were very accommodating to us as we hadn't booked a table, we were able to eat at the bar which was very nice. They have a very good menu that..."
keith bradbury
"We've eaten in a lot of SE Asian restaurants over the years, and this is definitely one of the best. The chicken satay was tasty, the beef rendang..."
Mr Nobody
"Very happy with our dinner service here. The starter we ordered was the summer rolls, they were nice and fresh but I think there was coriander in..."
Adam Gootkin
Coene's Bar & Eatery
Coene's Bar & Eatery
85/100 (3079 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Bar
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Calamari
Juice & Smoothies
Risotto
Fish & chips
Halloumi
Mussels
Burger
Cakes
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Juice & Smoothies
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Pork
Chowder
Parfait
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Dumplings
Tacos
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Scallops
Toasts
Duck
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The service and the food was great. There were three items that were not available on the menu. Also the bread/toast that was served with the poached..."
Ian De Terte
"5 star food, drink, service and view at this awesome restaurant! It has one of the best views across oriental bag of the city and the decor inside is..."
Sweecasam
"Best waterfront restaurant in Wellington. Live the view from outside sitting area. Don’t remember the name of the fish I had but it was just..."
Diksha Gaur
"I had the baked cauliflower and chicken dish minus the chilli. Great staff, great service and delicious food.Nice setting over looking the..."
Lisa Redgrove
"This place is stunning, loved the location and parking is very convenient. I came to Coene’s to try their Mermaid Latte and Tumeric..."
Sheryl
"Top spot for brunch or dinner in town for the views it has to offer. I have been here for both dinner and brunch and I enjoyed it both times. I love..."
Karen B. Otic
"Beautiful view. Coffee was good - came with a milk bottle lolly - cute. I had the ham eggs benedict - thick ham which was delicious and potato rosti..."
Epicurusfoodie
"My partner & I stumbled upon Coene’s recently while wandering around Oriental Parade & we were very impressed! In an ideal location over looking..."
Anabelle
"Lovely restaurant to dine in. Nice view from outside. We came for brunch and service was very welcoming. Partner ordered Eggs Benedict and I ordered..."
Sharon Harvey
"What a surprise! Just spotted this place driving around the harbour and we were treated to the tastiest share plates and delicious, inventive..."
Megha Dogra
"Used to not like but have really picked up their standard! Beautiful food and great service. The share deals are to die for! Good mix of flavours and..."
Olive Lester
"We celebrated a very special birthday for my mum (80) on Saturday here. The service was excellent all the wait staff were absolutely lovely,..."
Lesley Gerrard
"Great bay view from the restaurant, very attentive and considerate staff members, and generally good food.Tried this place for breakfast, lunch,..."
Inuneko
"For the mood we were in was really awesome, great, fresh food, steak & fish'nchips a treat.staff friendly and knowledgeable. Def recommended..."
Alli
"My family, friends and I recently celebrated my 60th birthday at Coene's. The management and staff were very accommodating with regards to the menu..."
Louise James
"Great coffee. Great service. View over the Harbour is excellent. Their cakes (any cakes) are yummmmm. As an aussie I reckon Wellington does have the..."
Ken Apps
"Came here for lunch and got the Herb and Parmesan crumbed Chicken. It was decent, nothing to hype about. The portion for the dish was not large..."
M
"We had a family function for 21st Birthday here on Saturday night, very happy with this place. Everything was very organised, staff were friendly,..."
Xiong_rose
"Great food best enjoyed sitting on the sunny balcony overlooking the marina. Have only been for brunch but intend to go back for dinner and..."
Aimee Bell
"Really nice place with amazing views and a lovely atmosphere. Very tastefully decorated with the funky entree plates matching the decor. Both the..."
Sally
"Great venue with amazing views and trendy décor. Decided on mains then the waitress asked if we wanted anything to nibble on as there wouold be a..."
Lily_nz80
"Had lunch on a wednesday. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Amazing food. Loved the service . Great amniance and view of the harbor.Will..."
Shane Lambo
"Amazing food and service. How do you make the chips so crunchy?? Tried the jerk chicken burger which was Devine. Will definitely come..."
Sanjeeva Munathanthiri
"Fabulous location!!! Our first visit a long time ago we had to wait a very long time for our food, however it was due to an oven breakdown and we..."
EpiCurious
"A great location that looks out over the marina and city The space is modern and provides little tucked away places for privacy. Service is..."
Ian Apperley
"My food was wonderful, good service! Nice view and decoration, free wifi, good selection of wines and beers and friendly staff... Definitely I'll be..."
Chris Vera
"Nice location and great small potion dishe, we can enjoy lots kind of food.Peas and mint pasta was my favourite.Of course, I never miss..."
Aries
"Absolutely fantastic balcony and view! Food is fairly good, although vegetarian options for my friend a bit limited, and a bit lacking in flavour...."
MissyDoolittle
"Love this cafe!! The best cafe outlook over the harbour! Inside is awesome decor and very comfortable. On a summers day there is a balcony you can..."
AJ
"Loved this yacht club ⛵ Drink choices for the happy hours were very limited. Food was lovely and so was the service and the gorgeous views. Loved..."
Stevie
"The burger special was excellent, the seafood chowder was great and it is a very deceptive dish. It doesn't look like much, but it is very..."
Vassilo Walluschnig
"Had a wonderful dinner here! We ordered fish (one friend and one sautéed with risotto) and both were excellent. We also had some local wine and beer..."
Bridgete Clover
"We went on a wednesday for Lunch. The view, service and food were excellent. I had waffles and added sausages. The iced mocha was good..."
Dan Berry
"Great service. Fairly generous portions. One of the best place to admire the harbour when enjoying a nice wine, or a cocktail, or a beer with some..."
Andrea Merlo
"Lovely restaurant at the waterfront, with hearty meals and fast service. Great for families with kids. Located at the start of Oriental Parade, this..."
Michela Zanata
"Had a fantastic brunch here. Super service and the presentation of the food was beautiful. Will definitely..."
Katrina
"An unexpected walk in gem. Will be a regular every Wellington visit now. Gorgeous food and perfect..."
Gill Gibbs
"The view & atmosphere were great. Our waitress did everything in her power to make us feel so welcomed. I'm visiting here from Texas, and I'd..."
Courtney Brown
"Eggs Montreal with Salmon is great. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Open till 4pm a lot of options . Coffee is great as well. This is a very busy..."
Graeme Cocker
"Delicious food! Worth every cent. I had the calamari and loved it, and also shared a bite of my husband's waffles, which were delicious too. A lovely..."
Melanie Raye
"We were on a Lord of the Rings tour and this is where our guide took us for lunch. I had some excellent fish and chips, my wife had the crispy pork..."
Terry Evans
"Good place to have brunch, lunch or anything else in oriental..."
Miguel TimPalace
"Great food. It was lovely to sit..."
Norman Armstrong
"I was the only person in there for breakfast which is always a worry…….the food was great, coffee was hot and staff were friendly and polite & it..."
Daniel McKell
"We had a lovely lunch, a bonus was sitting at the open windows with a gorgeous view of the sunny marina. I was impressed with the Beef burger with..."
Pamela Ngan
El Culo Del Mundo
El Culo Del Mundo
84/100 (436 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Barbecue
Barbecue
South American
Mexican
Brazilian
Brazilian
Colombian
South American
Argentinian
Argentinian
Colombian
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Barbecue
South American
Mexican
Argentinian
Brazilian
Colombian
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Spectacular bar with an epic range of New Zealand Craft beers! El Culo del Mundo is a great refresh of this Mt Vic site with an interior design..."
J.G. Seabrook
"Delicious and authentic Mexican food. Even the grasshoppers were yummy. They were crispy and no off flavour. Good range of beer you can choose..."
Celina Tu
"Had an amazing experience at The bottom of the World! The guac and chips were amazing. In most cases, the guacamole is the main event, but at El Culo..."
Luke Mitchell
"It was out first time and it was brilliant. Bone marrow - delicious. We devoured the lamb cutlets The pork carnitas taco was tasty, and the beef..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"Had the vegan hop burger ... Spicy but nicey. A nice selection of beers and mezcal ... On the menu they have a variety of snacks and tacos. No..."
Robert Wright
"I really enjoyed this place, it's a bit dark blue inside but that's just due to the lack of natural light which isn't their fault. The chicken taco..."
Megan Penno
"In my personal experience I loved this place, the grilled bone marrow and the slow coked ox tongue taco were amazing, and I say this as a Mexican,..."
Gerardo Caballero
"I went with a group friends. It has nice casual environment, the staff was very friendly and the place has very good vibes. We ordered some nachos..."
María Paz Cárcamo Agüero
"This is by far my favorite bar in Wellington. The cocktails are great, and so is the food. So happy to have found a place that serves mezcal and good..."
Chris Martin
"Wow, delicious food can be found at El Cudo Del Mundo. Entering you are treated to a warm Latin American deco, with large tables for group as well as..."
Phil Clarke
"Went with a group for cocktails and snacks. Our waitress was awesome! 10/10 customer service. The tortilla chips were the star of the show, so fresh..."
Chelsie Burnett
"🌮 AMAZING selection of tacos!!! HUGE bowl of avo and corn chips 🥑 GREAT staff..."
Renee Goodsell
"Interesting Orange and tequila rice pudding for dessert. Nice collection of tequilas and tap beers. Great vibe and friendly..."
An Nguyen
"The atmosphere was great, the decor very cool and the food was bloody delicious. The waitress staff could've been a bit more friendly and what was..."
Haydi Foster
"We were a large group of 15, mid week and this place rocked. Set menu and the food was stunning. Not one dish disappointed and man it just seemed..."
Mark Porter
"I haven't been here in a while and wow the food is good! The tortillas are handmade in house and you can really notice the difference. So soft and..."
Fiona Mackenzie
"Great atmosphere and excellent range of authentic Mexican small plates. The range of tacos was varied and delicious with a good range of vegetarian..."
Gerard Hermans
"The food here is incredible, have been here twice in the last two weeks. Some of the highlights were the beef cheek/ox tongue tacos and pig fat..."
James
Rogue And Vagabond Craft Beer Bar
Rogue And Vagabond Craft Beer Bar
84/100 (2404 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Ice Line
Burger
Cerveja Sem Glúten
Craft Beer
Popcorn Chicken
Spicy Burger
Hazy Ipa
Raspberry Berlinerweisse
2 Taco Tuesday
Woap Burger
Tapas
A Couple of Ales
Tacos
Buttermilk Chicken Bites Chipotle Wings and Fries
Cheese Burger and Curly Fries
Dirty Curly Cheese Fries
Chilli Delight
spring rolls
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"One of my faves in Welly Some of the best beers and best curly fries + chicken burger in Wellington. Great for a night of live music, or an evening..."
Kere Wylie
"A bar and grill you can sit on bean bag chairs and cushions in the grass at? Always a good..."
Adam Hofmann
"Great spot in town for a good beer. Beers rotate frequently and I the summer it's a good spot for a beer outside on the..."
TK
"Great spot, great beer and great food...did U mention the great people. Overall a big fan before you even through in the fact the have great live..."
JC thebeerguy
"We had some REALLY good pizza here. Seems like a popular place to hang out with friends and the grassy area was also quite busy. Worth the price, I..."
Anne Victoria
"Good selection of beers on tap. Nice view if sitting..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"The place looks great. Interesting esthetic matched with the general feel of the music, and quirky staff. Friendly, and knowledgeable about their..."
Grey Nero
"On Wednesdays between 5-7pm they have epic offers on their chicken wings with any of their 3 flavours (tangy bourbon bbq, smoky chipotle and dragons..."
East London Girl
"Great venue in the heart of the city. Nice bean bags to chill out on outside and funky vibe indoors. Friendly staff. Some good tunes, and nice..."
Darren Craig
"Tasty food and good portions. Pizzas are huge and plenty for sharing. Great craft beer selection. No coffee..."
Helen Joe
"Bra tender 43 was positively lovely! We ventured back just to introduce our friends to this lovely human. 10/10; would..."
Ailise Delaney
"Great atmosphere and beer selection. Friendly staff. Came in for pizza based on older reviews and photos — learned they do not serve pizza. All..."
Joel Machak
"An excellent pub for music and craft ales, especially on hot summer evenings when the park out front serves as an extension to the already spacious..."
Eric Medcalf
"Giant pizzas and nice atmosphere. I stumbled across this place randomly, it has a lot of character and cool decorations. They sometimes have live..."
K. H
"A truely excellent joint. Great music, great vibes and great times. Can't go..."
Angela Banks
"Sun with a great range of beers and good food is a great combination. Sheltered from the Northerly this spot gives you a nice outdoor area to plant..."
Sandy Antipas
"Nice place with a good selection of beers. Some nice spaces as well especially in summer when you can sit..."
Steve Hockley
"A good local watering hole themed eclectic to cater to muso's, foodies and good time seekers. Inside or outdoor spaces. The staff were on to it and..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
Karaka Cafe & Summer Bar
Karaka Cafe & Summer Bar
84/100 (1547 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Polynesian
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Polynesian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Loaded fries
Tapas
Porter or Stout Beer
Nachos with Cheese
Fried chicken
Tacos
Burger
Iced Mocha
Chicken & Chips
Fried Squid
Bacon
Ribs
Pork Belly Bao
Prawns
Seafood Basket
Fried Bread
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Steak Sandwich
Salad
Fry Bread
Cakes
Mussels
Watercress
Salmon
Ika Mata
Lamb
Slow-Cooked Sweet Soy Sticky Pork Ribs
Fish & chips
Fish
Pacific Plate
Pork
Chowder
Tõhi Rahopuru Avocado on Toast
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Polynesian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice location at the waterfront of Wellington. Atmosphere and decor was really nice and staff were friendly. Good food with big portions...."
Michael Chen
"Great experience with friendly and helpful staff. Good portion sizes and fantastic taste. Loved the overall vibe of the place too!(Ordered..."
Kalin Soden
"Loved the ambience and being on the waterfront made it special We had the steak sandwich, the seafood sandwich which was whitebait and the Ika..."
Tim 51
"The hangi here was the best I’ve ever tasted! Service was fast and awesome and coffee was good too. Would definitely recommend this place to Family..."
Shalom Ngaro
"Great food, reasonably priced. Perfect location. Can get a bit noisy at night. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. We love the fish basket...."
Oliver Dambeck
"Great location overlooking the Wellington lagoon. Great service and menu providing a truly authentic kiwi experience. A gem in the heart of..."
Ezra Fermanis
"Must visit cafe cuisine in Wellington. I just loved their style of serving really tasty food. Best place to make your dining experience..."
Steve Smith
"I would recommend this place for Cafe in Wellington. Their staffs are very friendly and attentive. I love their buffet menu...for Restaurant and..."
Steve Teile
"Had a really nice breakfast and coffee, the food took a while but it was worth the wait. A very nice outdoor seating, especially great on a nice..."
Josh Evans
"Brilliant location with a relaxed vibe. We ordered cabinet food because we had a hungry toddler who couldnt wait but it took ages and our friend's..."
Eating My Way Around
"Lovely location for brunch/lunch on a beautiful sunny day. Food wasn't really mind-blowing but still good and enjoyable. Service was pretty good..."
M
"Been here for a drink a few times but never for food. However had lunch there today. I had the Paua Fritter which was amazing, the rest our group had..."
Steph Michie
"This place is really well located by the water where you can see life going by. Waiters tend to be nice as well, on a sunny day you better get in..."
Ines
"Was Welcomed by friendly staff as soon as we walked through the door, Was full so had not much choice where to sit but that was okay. The food was..."
Hay Shack
"Great food and service. First time there and we will be back also a fantastic location. Reasonable price food. We had wedges, chicken quesadilla,..."
Ian De Terte
"First Impression : Impressive view, seating, cabinet variety We ordered the chicken salad burger (really nice), the steak sandwich (did not like..."
Jayita
"Stumbled on this cafe some months ago, and been back twice since. Nice place for a quick bite and for chilling with your friends or family. Lamb..."
Shiny H Appy
"Always come here for happy hour if you're after wine because they give out a seriously good deal. 225mL for $15 is always a winner and sitting in the..."
Vicki Wong
"Locals say ya can't beat Wellington on a good day and today was perfect weather for a bite to eat out and about near the water.Haven't been..."
RaeRae
"Wellington's Summer had lasted all of two days and it was back to severe rain. I was at work so wanted to go somewhere close for lunch. The BP..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Well flavoured prawn skewers on a great salad, and interesting menu choices. The cabinet food is also varied and fresh. Unfortunately it took a long..."
EpiCurious
"After visiting Te Papa we decided to stop for a drink and a snack. Karaka is on the waterfront and the grass slope outside lend a good place for bean..."
Peter W
"Had an amazing time in karaka cafe especially with the view and the atmosphere of the place however i am very disappointed by the food , i ordered..."
Caroline
"20th July, we came for lunch for the first time at Karaka Cafe. Coffee was good. I had the Hangi pork belly, and my wife had the fish of the day. The..."
Brian Tran
"Excellent brunch. Awesome Eggs Benedict. So nice not on bread when u r gluten restricted. Awesome place all round. Service good. Really central too...."
Matthew
"These guys know what they are doing when it comes to service and yummy kai. Loved the view on a nice sunny day too. Absolutely a fave cafe of mine..."
Virginia Phoenix Pace
"Wonderful location and very good food. We chose to go for the large hangi bowl. It easily fed the five of us and was the most flavourful hangi I have..."
Cheyneismyhero
"Group of 6 had lunch here last weekend. Great spot and a lovely ambience. Friendly staff - although we got a second wait person later on after our..."
Tania W
"My family and I recently had breakfast at Karaka and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location and view was lovely, the service in general was..."
Paula Berg
"Fantastic service, especially great with kids, like really really great - cornflakes and colouring while the adults have eggs on delicious hangi hash..."
Hannah Clarke
"I visited for lunch recently with a group of 6. Most of us had cabinet food which was all brought to the table quickly & was delicious. Outlook..."
Barbara Topp
"Apart from the great location and beautiful scenery I MUST comment on the outstanding service I received at Karaka Cafe. I went in for lunch and..."
Genn
"I have visited the cafe a number of times with work colleagues and have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. This cafe has an upmarket..."
Madnil
"What a beautiful, stunning place. I am a kiwi at heart I live in Australia. Last week I was on a cruise with my wife we are Newlyweds and I wanted to..."
Zebastian Warren
"Despite what other reviewers have written, I love the Karaka Cafe and return there once or twice a week. The coffee is good, I have had no complaints..."
Duncan Steel
"Delicious food and beautiful setting, ended up staying alot longer then we thought we would! Drinks, entrees, mains and desserts were all fab. Super..."
Katy
"We love eating here & often meet friends here for meals & drinks as they offer something a little bit different to other cafe in Wellington...."
Lisa Turia
"Wow what a beautiful place and what a busy cafe. Service great and friendly, food delicious. We had to order at the counter, which is common in..."
Lee Leigh
"I went to Karaka Cafe yesterday with a friend from out of town and we were only planning to stay for a drink and then head off to explore other parts..."
Amy Zhang
"Had the yummiest breakfast just after 8am this morning. Casual and of course greeted with Kia Ora! Smart staff. No fuss. But efficient. Greatest..."
Mere Pohatu
"OMG... tha caramel slice is to die for! I honestly loved it so much had them courier some more up to Auckland as couldn't do without..."
Bernadette Mark
"Loved the overall experience of this cafe. Will definitely be..."
Susan Bligh
"I first came to Karaka Cafe when they opened in 2011..I was not over the moon with my first experience although I came back recently as I wanted to..."
Arihia
"I had a delightful time at Karaka Cafe and my friends who live in NZ highly recommended it. As a person with a vision impairment, I and my friends..."
Elise Lonsdale
"It is so cool to find a café with an emphasis on Maori culture and language – Maori Television playing silently on a TV on the wall, Katchafire on..."
The Guppy
"It was a cold day in Wellington, but the atmosphere at Karaka was warm and welcoming! It was the first time the 4 of us (girls catchup) had..."
Isabel
"This was an amazing cafe the cabinet food look amazing and tasted great i really enjoyed it will be back!!..."
Ben Hobs
"This Cafe should become a must try for any true Kiwi or tourist wanting a Traditional (Exquisite) New Zealand meal.Karaka Cafe combines..."
Kat Falepau
"This place is nice and friendly and gets the last of the afternoon sun. We went late on a Saturday afternoon. We just had some cake and a hot..."
Reviewer007
"Fantastic place! Went there for brunch. Food was great, location was too, loved the Te Reo touch on the menu. Love that they have a variation of eggs..."
Tania Lynch
"Had lunch with a friend at Karaka on Tuesday. It's great. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff extra friendly and great service...."
Amanda Morrison
"Awesome place, went for an evening meal on a Wednesday. I had the salmon and OMG it was beautiful. I was with a group and we all found our meals were..."
Nikki
"Was here on 7th Oct 2023 as part of the Weta Workshop tour package that included lunch here at the Karaka. Brilliant staff and could not fault them..."
Gerard McCall
"My wife and I had brunch here this morning. We ordered the Breakfast Burger and the French Toast. The staff were very attentive and professional, and..."
Ben Myatt
"Great kai and lovely service, was dining earlier in the day so not too busy but can imagine this place would get crazy! Excellent service, great..."
Emma Riddell
"Great location on the waterfront. You can sit outside and see the lagoon or inside where it's cosy. The staff were lovely and good delicious. The hot..."
T Trifonoff
"Great service nice food and big portions for the value lovely staff definitely go have a try recommend iced chocolate and hangi the iced chocolate..."
JGT Asrai
"First hangi I ate so I can't compare but it was really amazing, and I took the sparkling water with Manuka honey which was really good as well. If I..."
Elyse Roussey
"We were out and about at the waterfront, and came across a small door with the telltale signs of a cafe, it turned out to be the rear entrance to..."
Aaron Bublitz
"what a great way to start our day for our whanau. Once our brains caught up with our eyes from all the visuals surrounding the cafe, our pukus were..."
#girlonthecob New zealand
"Great menu, delicious breakfast and traditional meals. A good place to work or relax in front of the..."
Andrés Rubinstein
"Delish food and beautiful atmostsphere! Will def return for the other items on the menu!..."
Darcel Taylor
Taco Queen
Taco Queen
83/100 (272 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mexican
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Mexican
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely food...Very warm service....Must try....highly recommend....take away service ....must eat .... Every item is handmade including the sauces..."
Bunty Asarpota
"What a treat! Absolutely amazing street food. Get a quick incredibly flavourful snack/dinner for $10 or $15. Took me longer to enter my pin than it..."
Rachel Lee
"This tiny lit his tiny little shop provides some great street good! The service was friendly and prompt, and the tacos had excellent flavor. I would..."
Stephanie Danger Bonde
"This place has really good street food and is great for a quick bite. The food is filling and cheap and it's entertaining that you get to watch the..."
Joosil Kin
"Chanced upon this little place while walking down Courtenay place. What a lovely coincidence! Ordered the chicken burrito which was served with sour..."
Tejas Mokashi
"Taco Queen is a great little hole in the wall eatery for food on the go or when you have only a few moments to yourself. I've had the burrito, tacos..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"I wish I knew the Mexican word for awesome! best street eats I've had in years!Gluten free beef tacos were wolfed down by Mr 12yr old, very..."
Pete
"Delicious! I ordered vegetarian tacos with refried beans, and they were great. Super filling and they were ready pretty quickly. They also do..."
Matt
"Awesome food, fantastic service! Lady who owns the place is a great laugh, really knows her stuff and works hard. We had the nachos and tacos, both..."
Sophie Gray-Hales
"Taco Queen is my favorite Mexican joint in wellington. Amazingly friendly service (have no idea what that other review was about) and the food is..."
Ben Sherwood
"Its a little hole in the wall that produces some excellent Mexican takeaway. Portion sizes are great, flavors are good and the service quick. For a..."
Alex Gibbons (Gibs)
"There is just simply not enough hole in the wall places like this where you can get fresh hot Mexican food. burritos are an absolute hit add extras..."
Dan Brown
"pretty tasty food, however I do wish it was tastier. more spice and more pico del gallo would make it more delish! perhaps you could also offer a..."
Kane Salanoa
"Best street style tacos in the city, and everything is made in house. Come here for a more traditional/rustic style street taco, not for a poorly..."
Ryan Heitmann
"She really knows her South American flavors and I like the fact she doesn't deviate from those with some weird NZ version. Thanks for keeping it..."
PanaScope Ltd
"Absolute best Mexican - the chilli con queso and homemade tortilla chips are to die for! And always such friendly service. Love this place..."
Sarah Kay
"Best tacos I ever had!! She is very friendly ❤ Many..."
Lamberto Carnevali
"Amazing service and delish food!!! Best Mexican in welly, and...warm friendly service! Will be back for..."
L Kay
"Really tasty and I am so full. $22 for lunch and dinner....well lunch..but so much food I'm skipping..."
Leslie
"Best spot in welly, hands down ❤️ Big up to auntie #westisbest best owner..."
Leon Wilson
"Man, this feels like food from back home. Get the burrito, or anything really, and you won't be let..."
Garrett Broussard
"so fresh and yum! Love the funny awesome ladies that run the..."
Hunters and Collectors Cuba Street
"Two amazing girls making beautiful food. Highly..."
Vincent de Haas
Mexico Food & Liquor
Mexico Food & Liquor
83/100 (1362 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Vegan and Gluten Free
Prawns
Esquites
Patatas Bravas
Cinnamon Spiced Churros
Beef
Beef Taco Lunch Special
Burrito
Nachos
Guacamole with Yellow Corn Chips
Cheesecakes
Cumin Spiced Crispy Squid Tostada
Ceviche
Salad
Coriander and Lime Fresca
Lamb
Chili
Pan Fried Broccoli Florets
Fish
Crab
Lamb Quesadilla
Pork
Leek Quesadilla
Fried chicken
Jackfruit Quesadilla
Lemonade
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheesecake
Chimichangas
Drinks menu
Tapas
Frozen Margarita
kids menu
Fish Taco
White Wine Sangria
Tacos
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy I searched online for such place located downtown,..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"Always yummy food, I enjoy the consistency of knowing what food is available. Good service. Clean and..."
Ms_Eternal _Traveller.
"Delicious quesadillas. The chicken one was the best. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Prices are in line with..."
Martin Hora
"Went here for a dinner with my partner as a ‘first table’, the food we ordered was pretty good, the tacos were definitely the highlight as well..."
sarah
"I went to Mexico for dinner this week, the food and atmosphere was great! The fried chicken and cauliflower was delish (especially the sauces that..."
Olivia Horton
"Really nice food but very small servings for the price. No good tables for couples and very noisy so hard to talk to each other. Staff were friendly..."
William Dragicevic
"I've been here a few times; staff are nice and friendly, but the lighting is a bit too dark. That makes the ambiance in Mexico Petone much better...."
Dr J G
"We visited on Sunday evening - kids eat free Sunday, which was a nice surprise. Although the meals were small portions I must say that the food was..."
Bobbie Warn
"Absolutely loved it. Will be going back. and back... Great vibe. Fantastic service, dude on was very attentive and quick. ON POINT Margaritas!!! Taco..."
Deborah Hughes
"This place was tasty as! We had the bean taco, the fish taco, the duck taco, lamb shoulder quesadilla, memelas and the margarita. Really good food...."
Minna Todd
"Definitely a must try. Izzy our barlady was amazing, well informed, friendly and helpful. 🤩 Tequila was smooth and definitely not to be spoilt..."
Celicia Snyman
"First restaurant in Wellington and we already hit on the best one! Unfortunate the entrance is obstructive of the goodness inside, but you gotta go..."
Avi N Ash
"I love the interior of this restaurant, the wall art is stunning. The carafes of alcohol are a bit small with too mucg juice and not enough alcohol..."
Mel Scott (Melscottyy)
Thunderbird Cafe
Thunderbird Cafe
82/100 (968 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Large Soy Latte
Breakfast Burrito
Kids Pikelettes
Toasts
Burger
Salad and Buffalo Wings
Cakes
Fish
Pork
salt and pepper
Curly Fries
Cafe
Salad
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Flat White
Breakfast Burritos
Vegetarian Breakfast
Fried Chicken Tacos
Vanilla milkshake
Tapas
Pancakes with Banana
Slider
Tacos
Southwest Burger
chicken caesar salad
Works Burrito
Burrito
Pulled Pork Sandwich and Chicken Tacos
T-Bird Vegan Breakfast
Nachos
Sit down
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Breakfast
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Personally, my experiences at TB have been great. The meals a decent sized and priced accordingly. Love my chicken and the team do a great Southern..."
Mareko Panapa
"a very cool place, well decorated and i tried their fried chicken burger and iced mocha, both were delicious and i would definitely come..."
Dumplingboi
"stopped in today for a couple of coffees over a work meeting. Service was good, friendly and prompt, was empty in the afternoon though so that..."
Team Thomas
"Despite the appearance Thunderbird's 'man scram' is actually quite tasty! Coffee isn't too bad either and had quick friendly service on my quiet..."
Matt L
"My partner and I recently had breakfast here, we had to wait about half an hour for our food as there was an issue with the kitchen but as an..."
Tiffany May
"Busy Friday night take outs. Fast and friendly service and great atmosphere (live music) while we waited. My husband and I loved our meals!! Thank..."
Nadine Hook
"Great food for a great price. Loved the atmosphere and how quickly we got looked after, even though the place was packed. Neat menu which was loved..."
Lea Vellenoweth
"Came to the safe for Sunday brunch and it was rather quiet. The place's quirky deco matches its menu which contains common kiwi and Mexican items as..."
Christian
"i come for my coffee fix here most mornings. I like their coffee. The environment and ambience is pretty bohemian. I love their Frings as well...."
Vig Sivapragasam
"Fabulous service - mostly due to the fabulous owner/manager Nicky. The menu is definitely on the heavy side which I sometimes struggle with, and I..."
EpiCurious
"Good place if you want sole food. Milkshakes are amazing!!! Had a few things here and all been yummy. Food is what you pay for.Would go again if..."
Katie
"Excellent food and great service even though the place was quite busy and there was only one girl to wait on the whole place. Would definitely eat..."
Nick Chamberlain
"The curly fries were delicious and could closely rival Sweet Mothers Kitchen. $7.50 did seem a bit pricy for the portion size. I also had a sip..."
Lauren Douglas
"One of my faves as a business traveller in Wellington. Straight down the line Texish Mexish, with Wellie warmth! I'm back every time for its..."
DL
"So I may have had a slight hangover and been in need of a good solid breakfast... And Thunderbird delivered!The staff were very friendly..."
The Wanderer
"Went here for an early lunch so the service was pretty fast, and the staff were very friendly! The meal was delicious, I ordered the Enchiladas,..."
Shauna Kauri
"Not quite as good as SMK which I believe has similar ownership but cool nonetheless and it is in a more corporate part of town so focus on speed..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Went to Thunderbird for brunch today with my other half.  The cafe was surprisingly empty, only three tables had diners, and so we chose a table in..."
Rachel Moore
"Had a decent Sunday brunch here. Breakfast burrito with the works was delicious - and huge! Despite having a healthy appetite I only managed half if..."
Robin
"Thunderbird is not my favourite coffee place in Wellington, but I do come here fairly often when meeting up with friends as this tends to be middle..."
Rosemary Young
"I am a Thunderbird regular, however this review is about their Wellington on a Plate menu. We went in on a very busy Friday night and had the set..."
Angela Merie
"Love this place! I work nearby so would consider Thunderbirds my local. I love the crazy decor, cheeky banter from the staff and the owner, Nicci,..."
Leah Blackmore
"Fantastic customer service and delicious food. I requested a whole pecan pie for an office event and Thunderbird Cafe were more than happy to help...."
Maria Jones
"The food served at Thunderbird is astounding, always fresh, hot and tasty, the only downside is that every now and again there is a little bit of a..."
Daniel Taylor
"I have never had anything but excellent service, coffee & food here. Sure it's not silver service, but it's a cool little cafe where you will be..."
Aidrian S
"My favorite cafe in welly, hands down! Good vibe, super friendly and helpful staff and AMAZING food! The place is always jam packed, what better..."
Renee
"I LOVE this place! I've only been living in Wellington for a few months, but Thunderbird has already become a firm favourite and a "go to" place for..."
Anna Garland
"First time to Thunderbird Cafe and I'm very impressed. The cafe was recommended to me by a friend who said she has never had a bad meal - and I can..."
Niki Alefosio
"I was in Wellington staying at Ibis for the weekend from gold coast and popped across the road to grab a little something on the go for breaky! I..."
Kimberley Betteridge
"Went to Thunderbird under a friend's suggestion and was pleasantly surprised!Firstly, the service we received was stunning. Our server was..."
Cath L
"Haven't left a review before - but I had the Chimichanga at Thunderbird yesterday and felt compelled to tell everyone amazing it was! Delicious..."
Shaun
"Not sure when the last reviewer Vance went, however it must have been opposite day. Been to Thunderbird 20+ times over the last year and have never..."
Greyson
"Am actually from Australia and I really enjoyed the Cafe, prompt service for lunch, and really great quick service meal. So good I came back for tea..."
Geoff A
"Without a doubt one of my favorite places to go in the city. The service, coffee and food are excellent and amazing value. I come several mornings a..."
Suzanne Sutton
"Maybe the staff need to work on their service or maybe, just maybe, the diners need to work on hardening the f**k up.The cafe is busy...."
Kiwi American
"I went here with some friends last week and had a great night. The meals are very reasonably priced, especially given the large portion sizes. There..."
Kate S
"What a cool place! We were staying across the street and very tired Friday night, so mainly tried them because they were “there.” So glad we did!..."
SET
"Went here before wow, and couldn't have asked for more. Awesome atmosphere, live music which was really entertaining yet non intrusive. Megan our..."
Adam Brown
"I'm a regular at Thunderbirds and enjoy its funky, laid back style. I saw the recent less than stellar reviews and wondered if it was the same place..."
TM G
"We were staying across the street, so our initial visit to Thunderbird was more convenience than anything else. I had the Fish Stack for breakfast,..."
TheSmythes
"Had dinner at Thunderbird this evening, what a great place! The two young waitresses were absolutely fantastic and bent over backwards to accommodate..."
Mike
"The little cheeseburger they sell just needs a little mustard and that pink sauce to become the best hamburger I've had in NZ, and the only one I..."
Mylodon
"Update: Really thought I couldn't love my local lunch place more but then they made RED VELVET CAKE! Its to die for. The only thing I could possibly..."
Susie Sutton
"Food is good, coffee is good and the staff are efficient and friendlyOverall a good..."
Vincent G
"HiWent for the second time to Thunderbird on Friday for lunch. Nikki is great. Be prepared to wait for the food as it's not quick, and portions..."
Diane Leen
"A cold drink and a tasty-as bread roll from the cabinet, whilst filling in time today. I like it ! Great, friendly atmosphere and vibe. I 'Checked..."
Erika Scott
"Love this place and its fun food but near work - finally! Nikki is cool and you can tell there is a nice vibe amongst the staff and it rubs off..."
Frances
"Loved the atmosphere, the food and the service. Sweet Mothers in the corporate end of town - finally a place with some personality in an otherwise..."
Yasmine
"Just read the latest reviews on staff at Thunderbird. I have found them to be wonderful. However I appreciate that little blondie doesn't smile much..."
Dale Knapp
"Thunderbird is a firm favourite of mine. In fact, it has become a regular haunt for Friday lunch and something definitely to look forward to during..."
Cath Elliott
"Awesome cafe, great place to chill. R E A L L Y good coffee. Nikki is a wonderful hostess and staff are onto it. Friendly as you would want, but..."
John V
"Wow, I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews! Who's writing these?I've been several times now and I've always enjoyed the..."
Chris Marshall
"This was the second time I have been here for lunch, and both times I have been very pleased with both the service and the food. My tacos were..."
Smc
"Beautiful food, excellent service, decent coffee. How is this place not packed all the..."
Jason Gurney
"I went to Thunderbird on a Saturday with my husband for lunch. We found the service to be attentive and casual which suited the..."
Sarah-Rose
"This place is a very similar atmosphere and menu to Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I believe they are owned by the same people. I am a big fan of Sweet..."
Sophie Hunter
"I really enjoyed my smoothie here. Atmosphere was great, looking forward to trying a Bailey's hot chocolate..."
Andrea Thom
"YUM definitely one of the best caesar salad i’ve had and the burger was..."
Helen Lim
"Went in for a Keto breakfast and wasn't disappointed! Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection and the coffee was great. All staff were super friendly..."
JJ Thomas
"Decent breakkie burger. Can't really complain about anything. Food was good, water is free and the coffee was alright. Just a good average..."
Francis
"Nice food, Polite staff and great customer service. A must try..."
DhamakedaR
"The coffee was spot on, and the breakfast burrito was amazing! Good venue with a fun and unique atmosphere. Friendly staff Great location Well..."
Matt Thom
"This place has been a favorite of mine for a while. And whether you drop in for a takeaway coffee, or sit down and have one of their meals or snacks,..."
Jennifer Goddard
"I had breakfast here recently, the scrambled eggs on sour dough were fantastic. The breakfast burrito was fresh, hot and very tasty. Next time I'm..."
Paul Rooney
"Best keto slices !! Lemon coconut KETO slices are soooo rich and creamy and delicious..."
Nea Magony
"Relaxed environment, friendly service and yummy food, and the coffee was good. Fluffies for the kids were received well...."
Darren Kidd
"Kitsch paradise in the middle of the city. Tasty Tex mex flavours. A, great brunch spot with plenty of..."
David “Von” Garratt
"Great atmosphere and good food. Got chicken burger and it was very filling. Only giving 4 stars as we never got our water we asked for before..."
Jake Martin
"Really happy with the service hear. Great keto friendly meals. Also, I accidentally left without paying for my meal and I rang them 30mins later and..."
Paora Morrison
"Amazing tex-mex cafe near the center of the city. Helpful staff, quick service from the time an order is taken to table delivery. One of my go to..."
Ian Sadler
"Stumbled across this funky cafe for brunch today. Waited a while to get served and then to receive our food. However we did enjoy our breakfast..."
Jo Brook
"Awesome Bacon and Egg Buttie on a Brioche bun although the coffee was a bit cold. Staff friendly and service..."
LMB
The Flying Burrito Brothers
The Flying Burrito Brothers
82/100 (1441 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Beef
Queso
Fish
Salad
Pork
Chili
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Spruce Goose
Spruce Goose
81/100 (3431 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Schnitzel
Calamares
Smashed Avocado on Toast
Cakes
Salmon
Avocado Smash
Vege Breakfast
Veggie Burger
Taco
Burger
Lamb
Pulled Pork Tacos
Wellness Bowl
Fish
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Soy Hot Chocolate
Pork
Tacos
Spruce Goose Waffles
Muffin
Crumbed Market Fish
Beef
Chicken Burger
Ribs
Don't Believe the Hype They Use Paper Instead of Chips
caesar salad
Prawns
Flat White
Big breakfast
Fish & chips
Seafood chowder
Eggs Benedict
Salad
Toasts
Wings
Chai Latte
Calamari
Fish of the Day
Waffles
Risotto
Raspberry Tart
Café
New Zealand
Bar
Café
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant/ cafe! It is dog friendly and overlooks the beach. We had the crumbed fish and chips and clam chowder. Both tasted delicious!..."
J K
"Generally a great place for breakfast with friendly helpful staff and prompt service. Can get busy so perhaps book in weekends. Great views of the..."
Peter Andrews
"Perfect beachside cafe. No frills. Just what you want at a beach cafe. Friendly staff. If you enjoy good food and with sights of flights landing,..."
balaji raj
"Being a bit of an aeroplane fanatic, this is the perfect spot for a bite and a drink. While the weather was a bit stormy and the sea was choppy, this..."
Phill Urquhart
"Great location with the beach across the road. We ordered a Fish and Chips,Seafood Chowder was devine and Spruce Goose Wafer with Bacon and..."
Sam Chan
"Great friendly café right next to the airport by the sea. Perfect location to watch the coming and going of aircraft and ferries crossing the..."
kitty fitton
"Great location with the beach across the road. Restaurant was modern, clean and busy with people. Generous with the bacon as it was ordered as a..."
Semesi
"Food and coffee were great and the views were simply..."
Rodney Elliott
"I was there on a Sunday before Xmas. It was full(as expected) and told to wait. After 10 mins we had our table. I have posted photos of the updated..."
Patta McCracken
"Such a perfect location to stop for a bite to eat before dropping someone to the airport without panicking about traffic and being late for a..."
Kirsty
"A must visit for everyone who comes to Wellington!! Lovely views and great atmosphere inside. Service was quick and friendly and the food was..."
Isabella Clague
"Lovely atmosphere in this place. The food is delicious. Would be great to have more vegetarian options, but what they do offer is quality. The..."
Pinder Kaur
"Beautiful kai and service. Super busy, but was seated quickly and food didn't have a wait. Coffee was fantastic. Highly..."
Sam Norton
"This is a busy cafe, great location near to the airport to get a bite to eat before travelling. Great service and coffee and the various selection of..."
Angela Halls
"Fast friendly service and had a fabulous burger and fries! Great view too..."
nigel saunders
"Casual Dinning across the road from Lyall Bay Beach, looking out to the ocean, people swimming, and dog friendly end of the beach. Can sit outside at..."
Di Wells
Rosie's Red-hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Rosie's Red-hot Cantina & Taco Joint
81/100 (1850 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Hofbräu Hefe Weizen
Quesadilla Pizza
Koreatown Fried Chicken
Margaritas Slushy Mixed
Tapas
Cheeto Chicken Taco
Tacos
Cheetos Street Corn
Birria Loaded Fries
Frozen Margarita
Nachos
Doggy Style Burger
Taquitos
Cocktails
Birria Tacos
Wedges
Korean Fried Chicken
Pork knuckle
Chicken Wings
Brezel
Cauliflower Taco
German Poutine
Monster Nachos
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Funky little place with a cool vibe. Tacos had a nice kick and the sauce for the chicken was super tasty. The highlight was the slushy margaritas. I..."
Lyn Meredith
"First time eating here this evening . It was a busy Monday night but we received very good service from all the staff, fast and friendly. We were..."
Elienor Espeleta
"First time here, birria was delicious , and monster nachos were value for money..we didn't realise just how monster they would be, ended up going..."
roxanne love
"I recently dining at Rosie's Red Hot Cantina, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The first thing that caught my attention was the..."
Duncan Andrews
"Great food and friendly service! Lucky for me I popped in on Taco Tuesday, which meant $6 Taco's!! I got there before the lunchtime rush, or so it..."
Lucia Laubscher
"Absolute beautiful place Rosie’s is! The food was insanely good and a wonderful atmosphere. The only down fall is the music was a tad bit too loud..."
J
"The tacos are amazing! Highly recommend! I demolish them far too quickly and they're very messy but oh so worth..."
Ashley Brown
"The place is nice but it took us a while before we get our sit place our order, it might be still effect of understaff. The ambiance was nice and..."
Ghe Rosales
"Awesome place. The service was great, and it was exceptionally quick, considering there were a lot of people there. They have a lot of outdoor..."
Dale Simi
"The first night I went here they were out of a lot of food because they had been busy so I came back the next day. The food was pretty good, though I..."
Michael Davidson
Leroy's
Leroy's
81/100 (516 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Street Food
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
American
Street Food
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Tapas
Tacos
Burger and fries
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Street Food
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
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"Twice in 2 days! Stumbled upon this place while exploring the city, had some amazing craft beers and gorgeous tasty dirty fries. The decor is fun and..."
Campbelljanelucy
"The 241 deal on Monday is totally worth the try. We ordered the Nashville Chicken Burger and Leroy's Burger. The burgers didn't come with fries,..."
An Luong
"Thank you for such an awesome time. Our team enjoyed our Xmas lunch. The atmosphere was great (what a cool place), the food was excellent and the..."
Fonuamana K
"Bar tender even though going through a lot himself was an absolute gem and helping everyone around me. Never got distracted by my conversations. Was..."
George Field
"We got 2 for 1 burgers and it worked out to be so reasonable and it was super yummy. Enjoyed spending time catching up with mates in a relaxed..."
Tarryn Ryan
"Whilst travelling for work, I was looking for a for a quick bite and a good craft beer. Leroy’s was underneath my hotel and such a cool place! Dive..."
Lena Jenkins
"Ordered the Nashville chicken burger on ubereats and it was great. Quality chicken burger and well seasoned fries. Girlfriend ordered the Leroy’s..."
Louis Butson
"Leroy’s is my go to place for an after work chill, pool table, dj, friendly staff, awesome chefs that will cater to any dietary requirements. They..."
Shelby English
"Great WOAP burger, service a little confusing (no table service) but very friendly, cool atmosphere. Super busy but all the food was hot, fast, and..."
LC
"Love this bar! Food and vibes are always banging but the best part is the staff! So personable, funny and down to have a chat! Always looking out for..."
Elinor Simpson
"Classic, rustic, old-school charm and perfect for the disco-themed party that I was there to entertain. The staff in the upstairs bar all got into..."
Richard Mills
"The Nashville Chicken is amazing. Perfect amount of flavor and spices. Crunchy, juicy and tender all in the right..."
Dominik Feiler
"Leroy's is always a winner - a great spot with cold drinks and delicious food. Close to Lambton Quay while also being the opposite of corporate. A..."
Emma McCleary
"Great bar. Newly refitted to a cool vibe. Food is good but slow to get at lunch times. Selection of beers is good and changes all the time. Staff are..."
Psyckers DO
"Just ordered the nachos over Uber eats, my partner had the fried chicken burger. Both meals were bloody outstanding. The nachos were so delicious,..."
grace stone
"We’ve come a long way since the dark days of the Bull & Bear (I think I still have my B&B VIP card) and I’m glad to say that Leroy’s does some..."
Mitchell Bidois
"I've been here a couple of times and the service and food is wonderful. Whilst perhaps there's not an overwhelming amount of vegetarian options, the..."
Hayley Morris
The Crab Shack
The Crab Shack
81/100 (5634 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
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Seafood
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Tempura
Crab
Crab and Prawn Cakes
Croquettes
Clams
Crab Shack
Cakes
Calamari
Shack Spiced Calamari
Crab & Clam Fettucine
And Blue Cheese Sauce
Burger
Mussels
Cajun Catch of the Day
Lamb
Shellfish
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Pork
Steak
Crab Cake
Pulled Pork
Chicken Burger
Chowder
Pasta
Fish of the Day
Fish burger
Fish & Chips
Salad
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Garlic bread
Tapas
Wings
Sirloin Steaks
Cheese burger
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Crab Pot
Fries
Prawns
Chili
Chicken Wings
Cider
Paella
Clam Chowder
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Outdoor Seating
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Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."
Vicky Yiu
"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."
Brandy Rawiri
"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."
Cheok Yanny
"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."
Luigi
"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."
Balween Kohli
"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."
Shana Wahab
"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."
Hyerin Jo
"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."
Mark Christopher
"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."
Dotty Iorangi
"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."
BrandonK
"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."
Sheryl
"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."
Marggie Pascua
"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."
Harrison Drysdale
"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."
Samantha.laing
"A popular pl down on the welly waterfront, great service, staff and food. Tried the welly burger, a scoop of mussels and prawns. Also great with a..."
Sei
"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."
Daleslynn
"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."
Tom Luke
"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."
Shahdan Samnani
"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."
Annie Bananie
"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."
Al Mac
"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."
Pam
"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."
Nurul Saadah Noh
"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."
Dhananjay Apparao
"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."
Megha Dogra
"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."
Cesar Luis
"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."
Coco
"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."
Anna Naesmyth
"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."
Welly
"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."
Deepinder Bahia
"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic.  Love the atmosphere and location.  Great..."
Jennie Gutry
"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."
UnCovered Oz
"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."
Mighty Will
"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."
Foodie_addictee
"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."
Jimon007
"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."
Peter White
"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."
Eat Places
"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."
Sparky
"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."
Coffee Lover
"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."
Amorita Maharaj
"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."
Alysha Bower
"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."
Toni
"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."
Mya
"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."
Dave Lemonby
"Really nice place!It has good atmosphere!Staff are also really friendly!Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."
Vera Jiang
"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."
Christian
"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."
Mike White
"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."
James Cole
"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."
Christian
"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."
Jay
"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."
Jade :-)
"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."
Brittany
"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."
Stevie Cozens
"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."
LucyGoosey
"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."
Nirvanamajid94
"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."
Adaire Ward
"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed!  The lovely staff on the door took..."
Captain Underpants
"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."
Ann Onymous
"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."
Tyler Mcbride
"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."
Kate Yan
"The best garlic grabs ever!  Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu.  The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."
Food Mm
"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."
J Isla
"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."
Joy Maralit
"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."
Thirdwill
"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."
EpiCurious
"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."
Siobhan
"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."
Ryan.k.christie
"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."
Lee
"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."
Musings Of A Foodie
"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."
Anthony Vincent
"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."
Salya
"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."
Rajneesh Kumar
"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."
Loly
"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."
Miss Persistant
"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."
One Way
"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."
Pink Pie
"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."
Tee
"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."
Hubert Cheng
"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."
Kate S
"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."
Monique Marie
"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."
Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz
"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."
Tina Xu
"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."
Team Thomas
"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."
Linda
"Clam chowder. Simply..."
Niourk
"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."
Shelley Matthews
"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."
Rosemary Young
"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."
Yurika Nishiyama
"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."
Sabrina Zhou
"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."
Sara Rito
"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."
Dragon
"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."
Chelsea Carlyle
"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."
Yusuke Ando
"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."
JAZZ TRIO AND DUO
"Just loved the Crab Shack.  The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."
Jenny Ingram-Tung
"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."
Connie Consumes
"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."
Kelly Atkinson
"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."
Caffeinated Weka
"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."
Lucy Eats
"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."
Clark Rogers
"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."
Briar Roberts
"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."
Wilson Chau
"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."
PhillipYee
"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."
CC
"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."
Anna Shen
"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."
Claire
"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."
Kirsten G
"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."
Jade Mercer
"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."
Richard Taniwha
"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."
Carole Williams
"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."
Vinny N
"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."
Shiraneko
"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."
Sandra Savory
"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."
Callie
"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."
Daniel Taylor
"Good food, good service, well worth the..."
Mary T-soon
"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."
Caryl St Clair
"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."
Jo Malcolm
"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."
Jim
"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."
Kara I
"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."
Madicattt
"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."
Jehan
"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."
Dan Bowden
"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."
Kai Luv
"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."
Adam Rogers
"highly recommended but the portion might be a bit too small 🫶 love the steak- the cheese sauce's just *chef..."
Sharon Shum
"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."
James Mielke
"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."
Shidiq Md
"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."
Erica Lee
"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."
Ivan Teh
"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."
Andre Serfontein
"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."
Keila Jensen
"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."
• CADweazle •
"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."
Evana Smith
"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."
Michelle Hayes
"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."
Karen Fukutaki
"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."
Chad O'Hara
"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."
Joanne Goulding
"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."
Xiangyu Song
"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."
Markus Erdmann
"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."
Charles Jarvis
The Botanist
The Botanist
81/100 (2079 ratings)
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Bread
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Avocado toast
Scrambled Tofu
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Wellington on a Plate Burger
Woap Burger
Halloumi
Soy Mochaccino
Cakes
Pancakes
Fried Cheese Burger
The Hash
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Tea
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Highchairs Available
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"I decided to get lunch from The Botanist at Lyall Bay for my first visit. They are highly popular by foodies/locals in Welly and serve modern..."
Veeral Patel
"Our go to brunch spot in welly! Great food and always fast service...."
Zara Mortimer
"the vegan big breakfast is great, so are the pancakes. Definitely one of the best places for a vegan brunch. Is more on the expensive side but you..."
Hugh Parsons
"Delicious food! Had the banana blossom fish and chips which was awesome and very.. fish like.. which is good if you like fish! Also had a couple of..."
Kat Ford
"New to wellington and was looking for a vegetarian place with lods of options desperately when my friend took me to The Botanist and trying their..."
Happy
"Big vegan ups to my new neighbourhood fave! Just wish I'd tried it earlier! Delish food in a lovely relaxed place. Great kids options too, mine..."
Eating My Way Around
"Had the most delicious brunch here! The food was amazing! Not usually a sweet brekkie person but the pancakes were sooo good and also got a side of..."
Lizzie
"I always thought vegetarian food was the reserve of sad hippies who chomped on boiled cabbage and mung beans. We actually popped into The Botanist..."
William SMITH
"Popped in here for a beer after spending the afternoon at the beach across the road, and what a gem! They had a great selection of local craft beers..."
Maddie Jones
"I’ve been here a few times and and always enjoyed the consistently delicious food and great beer, and the chocolate Kahlua dessert is to die for!..."
Mary Jane Thomas
"So great to have another vegetarian restaurant! Interesting menu, lots of variety. Great flavours. The spring roll is a favourite, as are the..."
Em
"Love this place and come all the time! Amazing gluten free/veggie & vegan options. Definitely recommend these pictured, especially the ‘hash’ and..."
Celiac Teen
"It is a hidden gem, nestled just in front of the beach, offering breath-taking views of the ocean. Whether you're a local looking for a peaceful spot..."
William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal
"The food was outstanding! Vegetarian and filling breakfast platter (the Lyall I think). The place was esthetically pleasing with plenty of room and..."
Josh
"Amazing place for vegetarian food! They have a huge menu range, good coffee and extremely yummy food! Fantastic place to grab coffee, cake, cocktails..."
Kirstie Hamilton
"Never thought I’d be reviewing a vegetarian restaurant but I’m more than happy to review T H E TASTIEST vegetarian meal I’ve ever had. Dining..."
Ashleigh Carlyle
"Great coffee... aromas of molasses. Big Lyall came with eggs, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, vege sausage, hash brown, and jalapeñoe poppers...."
Cherie King
"We were a party of six plus a dog and we had a feast. Their vegetarian dishes are very well presented and absolutely delicious 😋. Excellent vibe,..."
Davide Baj
"Their burger competition entry is AWESOME. the crunchy duck wonton on top was really tasty. The bum was like a Chinese bao. So interesting and..."
Kaha Wahine
"I had the pancakes and they were perfect. Took the fussy MIL and she loved the place. Dog friendly indoor and outdoor which was great for us after a..."
Glyn Alcock
"My husband and I had an early dinner before a flight. Delicious as usual. Service was great, and quite fast, which suited us. My husband had the..."
Jane Chapman
"A gorgeous place. Only regret, not coming here when I was plant based. Great staff, great food and atmosphere. Loved the decor. Very relaxing,..."
Light Begets Light
"Cute cafe with an excellent menu of interesting, varied vegan & vegetarian plates. We came on a quiet Tuesday morning. The light and plant filled..."
Shay Zhang
"This is one of our favourite restaurants of all time. Everytime we go, whether it's brunch or dinner the food is to die for! There's always something..."
William Dragicevic
"Full vegan restaurant that doesn’t taste like vegan! I could go vegan forever if anyone could serve their menu everyday. Very creative combination..."
Olivia Victorius
"Me and my Mrs had a great time here. It was cold and windy outside and one of the staff noticed we were feeling cold and they let us in and gave us..."
Andrew K
Lola Stays
Lola Stays
80/100 (877 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Seeded Granola with Coconut Yogurt & Fresh Fruit
Toasts
Green Tofu
Woap 2021 Burger
Fish
Battered Fish and Chips with Salad
Brownie
Flat White
Poke Bowl
Mocha
Toasted
Salad
Chicken Poppers
French Toast
Bruschetta
Eggs Montreal
Tapas
Avocado Halloumi
Tacos
Sydney Potatoes
Wilted Greens Crushed Almonds Poached Egg
Eggs Montreal with Extra Rosti
Café
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Lola Stays is my favorite cafe in Wellington. The asian fusion sharing concept is really nice and the ambiance is unbeatable. 10/10 would..."
Moira Widjaja
"Lola Stays is a neighbourhood cafe in popular Oriental Bay. Light and airy decor makes for a summery atmosphere that attracts a diverse range of..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Same coffee blend as Havana Lounge so needless to say the flavors were all there. This cafe is close to the harbour so you can sit & look at the..."
DianaW
"Lovely spot right that is very close to the water (much needed on a hot day in Wellington.) The staff were really lovely and I cannot complain! I..."
Nikita Rawnsley-Wratt
"You guys are amazing! The best service and well trained staff. The food is great and lovely location for Sunday brunch. Would recommend to anyone...."
Julia Lai
"Been here many times for breakfast and coffee dates. The staff provide great service and they are very friendly. I tried their chocolate..."
Sheryl
"Took my mum and sister here for mothers day dinner..AMAZING!! My mum had the lamb chops and my sister and I shared the chicken tacos,Caesar..."
Hayley Osborne
"Had a lovely breakfast on a Sunday morning with my two kids. Coffee was great and food was tasty. Nice atmosphere might even see an All Black or two..."
Ben
"Such a beautiful and lively cafe located in the heart of Oriental Parade. Staff are incredibly attentive, friendly and kept all the tables very..."
Ashlee Nicholson
"Staffs are very welcoming and accommodating. We ordered the following below, and how we rate it: Lola’s Big Breakfast - 5 of 5 Belgian Waffles - 5..."
KEL
"If I was to play a game of Never Have I Ever I would start it with … Never have I ever had such lovely service and such good food in a cafe until I..."
Caroline Cameron
"Lovely and pleasant and kind people. Staff is wonderful and music is great without being too loud. Great stop in, even at peak Sunday lunch..."
Tristana Leist
"Was randomly walking and decided to have some coffee, nice place, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Thanks for sugarattack guys🤗 exactly what I..."
Ekaterina Karp
"Really enjoyed my avocado on grain toast with mushrooms at Lola Stays today! Good food, great value, and friendly, welcoming hospitality. Can’t..."
Bridget Rawson
"Perfect stop for a quick lunch. Good value, very nice open lamb burger and Avocado/mushrooms on toast. Only recently reopened, the new ownership..."
David Rawson
"Friendly staff who recognised me from a visit I made the previous day. Impressed! Food was top notch. Loved the vibe within the cafe & loved how dogs..."
Di Chesmar
"A lovely busy Cafe with friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere 😌 to catch up with friends or..."
Denise Lee-Lo
"My favorite cafe in Wellington! Great food and friendly staff. The best waffle in the..."
Yushan miao
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
78/100 (1878 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Fish and Chips
Fried chicken
Risotto
Cheeseburger
Chip
Salmon
Mac and Cheese
Burger
Chocolate Mousse
Whiskey Tasting
Tapas
Tacos
Spicy Tomato Juice
Beef
Seasonal Veg
Steak Eye Filet with Truffle Butter
Tiramisu
Sourdough Bread with Dukkah
Halloumi
Foxglove Daily Risotto
Cake & Chocolate Brownie
Edamame
Salad
Death by Chocolate
Lamb
Wings
Steak and Fries
Fish
Scallops
Buttermilk Chicken Wings
Pork
Duck
Hand Cut Fries
Lamb Trio
Daiquiri
Oyster
Sit down
New Zealand
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a nice Saturday lunch here, so many seats, the sun was shining but when we got there the clouds started coming so we walked around the restaurant..."
Cabnolen Moon
"Arrived for lunch, seated without delay. The waitress must have been new or maybe a menu change but she needed to refer to her notes when she..."
Desmond Tiedemann
"We had our Christmas end of year work function here. What a great venue, staff were friendly and the food was delicious and just the perfect amount...."
Lili vanZ
"Couldn't be happier with the experience! The food was outstanding, indeed it had been quite some time since I had such an enjoyable meal. The staff..."
Trang Chin
"Super easy to book - went on Thursday for drinks and nibbles an hour or so before the WOW show. Convenient to get to from work - lovely set-up..."
Taina Puloka
"All the foodie classics! Oysters, steak tartare, and.... (affordable) Caviar! So happy this place exists 😍 however, my caviar came opened and you..."
J Sayasane
"Fabulous food and service. The death by chocolate dessert was one of the best I've ever had, truly spectacular. The steak was the simplest one on the..."
Tim Cook
"The food was a bit bland, but still good. Service and atmosphere were..."
Francisco D. Custodio
"Awesome vibe here. The place is buzzing in the weekend! Beautiful food. Sometimes it can be hard to find a place to yourselves after about 5pm in the..."
AJ
"Always a nice spot to have a drink and snacks after work or for special occasions in the restaurant downstairs. Nice food and good drinks. Friendly..."
Detlef
"An excellent dining experience from start to finish. From booking via Clem through exploring the extensive array of dishes including first class..."
Ray Blaxill
"A large group utilised the Foxglove and they catered to us amazingly. We were given a side room which was accessed through a hidden door in a..."
David Burton
"This place is a vibe! So many indoor and outdoor areas to choose from.. drinks and food were on point and we enjoyed the atmosphere for hours. Def a..."
Allie O'Donnell
"This was a brilliant place to get together as a family with my 5 month old granddaughter . We opted for bar snack setting and the booth was perfect ...."
JUDE
"We dined in the main restaurant - "Wolf". Tomahawk steak was mouth watering delicious. Had a number of entrees including octopus, oysters and pate..."
Stefan Reynolds
"Really good service, considering they were really busy the staff were great. We didn't like one of the dishes (loved everything else) so they took it..."
Niki Taylor
"We visited for short while before a work event. The location is great for sun-lovers, the drinks menu had great variety and overall, it set the tone..."
Roger Whioke
La Boca Loca
La Boca Loca
78/100 (771 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Breakfast
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
"Went as a group of 5 on a friday evening, service was excellent, food arrived in good time and everyone loved the food, fish tacos were..."
Bethan Lebeau
"This Mexican food is delectable! The corn cakes with spicy beans, burritos, fish tacos, fajitas, guacamole, red rice, horchata, homemade tortilla..."
Cha Ching
"Love this place!The home made corn chips are amazing and the service is always on point!! Great equipped bar.Make sure you book as..."
Hayley Osborne
"The food is fancy Mexican with smaller portions but still fills one up. The staff are friendly and attentive and the ambiance is great with all of..."
Christine Olson
"Dined here recently and the experience was good. Prompt friendly service, short wait for a table and super quick food delivery on this visit. The..."
The Food Snob
"Never disappoints. Not only the best Mexican by far in Wellington, but one of the best generally.  This is not your standard Mexican stodge.  Food..."
Fat Dad
"Popped in for lunch and a beer! Ordered the beef and pulled pork tacos which were excellent and great hot sauce to accompany the meal , would..."
Jonathan Quirk
"Just. Fabulous. Authentic Mexican food in a warm friendly environment and fantastic service. Highly recommend the goat burrito and the smoked fish ..."
EpiCurious
"Having to head a little out of town for dinner at La Boca Loca means that eating there is not without a sense of 'this better be worth it' and,..."
Nik Jarvie-Waldrom
"I've been going to LaBocaLoca religiously since they opened in 2011. The flavours are so fresh, wonderful, and I love that they don't have a..."
Zora
"We love our local restaurant La Boca Loca especially because it is a living wage employer and uses organic ingredients where possible.  I like..."
Jane Little
"La Boca Loca is the most interesting and creative Mexican restaurant in Wellington. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and lots of vegan options. If..."
Jason Aldous
"Always excellent. I had the great pleasure to dine twice at La Boca Loca this week. It's a favorite, from the low key kicked back vibe and prompt..."
Dion Howard
"La Boca Loca recently catered a wedding I attended and it was the best wedding feast I've ever had. DIY tacos with all the trimmings and enough for..."
Nicole Skews-Poole
"Awesome atmosphere...friendly service and good food. Only let down was the wait time. Our food took over an hour to come out of the kitchen. Hence..."
Temi Taio
"ETHICAL ORGANIC MEXICAN FOOD! YUM! This place is a little on the steeper side however I don't mind paying extra because of their business ethics. Did..."
Crumpet King
"Welly trip. Work lunch. Nice little place. Good service. They got all the food for all of us in at the same time which is nice as no one was left..."
Jay
"Yummy as always! Love that such a yummy and chill place is tucked away in the burbs. Just a warning though, avoid the soup unless you can really..."
Eating My Way Around
"Went here after many recommendations from friends. It was mums birthday so my wife, mum and I made our way out from the Hutt to grab what we heard..."
Brewski
"La Boca Loca has a tasty selection of fresh meal options. They are all organic & ethically-responsible - offering their employees a living wage,..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Been wanting to try La Boca Loca for a while since I first saw it really. Cool place with an open kitchen and authentic decor. Went with my..."
Jordan Morrice
"Great Mexican food, and not too spicy if you don't want it to be, don't be afraid! Authentic flavours, built from scratch, excellent ingredients,..."
Ian Apperley
"Favorite Mexican restaurant in Wellington! Authentic, very tasty and great service.Pretty far out (right near the airport) but they set up..."
Crissy
"I popped into here on Sunday night after dropping someone off at the airport. I was with a group of four and all we wanted was a nice quick dinner..."
Gazzman
"Nice little hidden gem in the suburbs, just right for a get together with 9 of your best friends. My friend turned 25 and invited us for the..."
Flora Gotlieb
"Quite possibly the best Mexican in Wellington. La Boca Loca is really, really good. Not a very 'wordy' review, but I think the main point has been..."
Thebigbrennanski
"After reading the latest reviews for this restaurant (and being disappointed with my last visit to a favorite in the city - Pan De Muerto - who,..."
Hannah Dunn
"I could have had my 40th at any number of places in the city but chose La Boca for its relaxed vibe and great staff. A set menu was discussed and..."
Jimmy C
"La Boca Loca is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington and hands down the best Mexican restaurant.A great atmosphere with awesome..."
Sloan McPhee
"Huge fan of La Boca Loca. The food is exciting and delicious. Only quam is that the service can be average. In a previous visit it was very slow...."
Will Find
"Loved this place! Great service, got seated on a busy Friday night within 10 minutes! Amazing range of menu options, we had quesadillas, enchiladas..."
Alice Khaw
"This is obviously a very popular place. We should have booked a table, but didn't plan ahead. There were 5 of us, and initially we were standing at..."
Kepa Tairua
"Phew. Past that excitement phase where finding a table here was nearly impossible, we wad a great time one night. Service was great, food was great,..."
W. Ferreira
"Have visited several times, most recently to enjoy their Wellington on a Plate lunch menu. Very good - interesting, fresh, delicious. The mushrooms..."
Michelle
"A small group of us attended "La Boca Fina" last night where chef Will Michel created 5 courses matched with wines from Seresin..."
John Curtis
"I've just read a lot of reviews on here and can agree with both negatives and positives for this place. The food is a bit more expensive considering..."
Heather Casterline
"Tucked away in Miramar is this delightful place... I could tell from looking at it from the exterior first time i went a few weeks ago that it had..."
The Guppy
"Highly recommend this place. Have tried a lot of the menu enjoyed it all. Breakfast is a stand out as the burrito will flip your..."
Nicholas Booth
"I have been to La Boca Loca several times and each and every time I love it. I have tried nearly every item on the menu and love everything! The..."
Lauren
"Love this place great ambiance and food! Although I had a burrito meal and it did kind of taste more like a Turkish kebab than a Mexican dish it was..."
Woody Robinson
"La Boca Loca is one of my favorite places to dine in Wellington. The food is always delicious, the margaritas are the best, and the staff are..."
Lucy MacIntyre
"One word: DELICIOUS. I've been to La Boca Loca a few times and it is so tasty and just amazing. The burritos are incredible and the flavours will..."
Nix
"Absolutely delicious, fresh and tasty Mexican food. I had the tortilla soup, which was tasty but could have done with a more generous serving of..."
ReginaGeorge
"Just finished dinner at Boca Loca. Wow! I didn't book, crazy, but managed to get a seat at the window. I had the awesome tortilla soup, washed it..."
Reggie
"A friend and I dropped in on Sunday and sat at the bar. The place was hopping! The friendly staff were so great under all the pressure. They have a..."
Ezra
"A girlfriend and I went to La Boca Loca on Sunday night. It was absolutely pumping when we got there at 7pm without a reservation, but were seated at..."
Sonya
"I've visited twice now and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. The food isn't the "Kiwi-Mex" that we are used to in NZ (lots of cheese etc) but has an..."
Margot
"Hola. We went to La Boca Loca 13 July for dinner. We were seated by the toilets/office so next time I'd ask to be seated either by the open kitchen..."
Diane Leen
"La Boca Loca is great. Fantastic fresh food, friendly, professional staff, and welcoming decor. The popularity of the place is testament to the..."
Rebecca
"After a poor experience at La Boca Loca, we were provided with good compensation and invited to eat there again. Marianne and her team more than made..."
Tony Heyward
"This is the friendly, atmospheric, relaxed, vibey neighbourhood eatery that the Eastern Suburbs have been waiting for. Fast, no fuss service and..."
Sue
"I was there last night with my boyfriend and we both loved the burrito vegetariano, ceviche, and ensalada de frijoles. I loved the fish tacos in..."
Larisa
"Just had a holiday in Wellington and managed to squeeze in a few meals at this fab new Mexican. Loved the feel of the place. Hand made tortillas,..."
Sarah
"Altho it had just opened and was packed...my food arrived quickly, the staff were (seemingly) relaxed and professional and the food simple fresh and..."
Clare Christian
"Some of the best Mexican in town can be quite busy some days. The menu extensive and they go out of their way to offer homemade and Gluten Free..."
Jeremy Loader
"Lovely staff! Amazing food, the boca loca salad with smoked fish is highly..."
fReD T.
"Man, the flavors here are fantastic. We had some delicious food that I would most definitely rate at 4-5 stars. The burrito I had (the special for..."
Joseph Turley
"I love this place. The food is full of flavour and it's great to know you're paying for ethically sourced ingredients. A great range of local craft..."
Krystal Smith (krystalarrow)
"I went here with a large group of 14 several months ago, after struggling to get a table elsewhere. It had been the 7s weekend, and the first thing..."
Ben Sherwood
"The staff were super helpful and the meal was great. There is a good selection of beers, a cocktail of the week and wide range of tequila and..."
Gillian Rodgers
"Really great, obviously the place to eat if your catching a film just a few doors down. Nice meals and decently priced, order 2 alcohol drinks...."
Lee Bailey
"Authentic Mexican at a great price and it's delicious, what more could you want? Loved our host who knew lots about the menu and offered us a..."
Gemma Dyer
"Went there for some really good Mexican food, and found it, albeit a really limited menu for lunch. We each had pork and beef taco as well as chips..."
MM Sales
"Best Mexican in Wellington. It is a favourite for our family. Food is fresh with clean, moreish flavours. Salsa verde is delicious. We like this..."
Sujata Annavarapu
Mama Brown
Mama Brown
77/100 (4117 ratings)
Restaurants
American
International
Vegetarian Friendly
American
International
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Snickers Milkshake
Pulled Pork
Tapas
Waffles with Maple Syrup
Cappuccino
Fish Taco
Fish and Chips
BBQ pork ribs
Tacos
Tacos
Halloumi salad
Cheeseburger
Philly Cheesesteak
Southern fried chicken burger
Ribs
Burger
Breakfast Burrito
Burrito
KitKat Milkshake
Nachos
Corn Chips
French Toast
Pina Colada Milk Shake
Breakfast Burrito
Kentucky Hot Brown Boy
Toasts
Pancakes
Chicken And Waffles
Salad
Peanut Butter
Waffles
Wings
Chicken Waffles
Halloumi
Chili
Oreo Milkshake
Cakes
Chilli Cheese Fries
Curly Fries
Fish
Sit down
American
International
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was alright. I like how there's 2 for 1 deals, very couple-friendly. Interior vibe is very casual, I like the . Food portions are really good..."
Ken Wong
"The southern fried chicken is my favourite as well as the wings! I love the new milkshakes they always have every now which keeps it fresh! This is a..."
Kylie
"Such an amazing place to chill! Had halloumi burger, Cajun fries, fried chicken burger called Big papa along with a couple of cocktails as shown in..."
Nitisha Arora
"Fantastic good here! When I went it was quite busy and I understand why, it’s a ready nice quirky place great for going out with friends for a btw..."
Crackerjacker
"Great family eating, fair choice of dishes, great portions, recommend the cajun fries. I had the Haloumi salad, top notch! Nice friendly service..."
Steve Bird
"A top location in the heart of Wellington, great grub and even better thick and creamy milkshakes to die for! Think twice with having one as a meal..."
Cody Dunstan-Brown
"Average, burger was abit dry a little taste could be added by some sauces. Would rate it 4. Too much space between the table and the plane style..."
Tarun Parmar
"Great food, great service and well priced for where they are and what they offer. I'd highly recommend their chocolate brownie, their burgers are..."
Chapman
"One of my must go to places when in wellington. No better way to start a day then with a hot brown boy from Kentucky. The fun Decor and..."
Richie Hewson
"The amount of times I’ve been here is insane! Their food is total mouthgasms! My absolute fav is their chicken waffles, I could literally..."
Sheryl
"Good food, good portions but its soooooo noisy in there....!!!!!!! I couldnt hear my friend sitting infront of me. Dinners come in groups of younger..."
N Simadri
"I have always wanted to go to Mama Brown as I've wanted to try their famous milkshakes.I went with a friend at around 9pm on a Friday night..."
Megan Barr
"I am currently visiting Wellington and Mama Brown was recommended to me through a friend.. this place is amazing! The vintage vibes give it such a..."
Meg Howell
"Great service! Staff were friendly and the girl that bought our meal out to us had some good banter which I really appreciated! Food was of huge..."
Vin 123
"I went to Mama Brown not really knowing what to expect. Last time we went it was just opened and empty. Since then it certainly has put itself on..."
Muffin Mum
"Best Milkshakes in town! Ordered the double chocolate fudge brownie milkshake and the espresso one. It was YUMMY! We also had the waffles with..."
Caline
"Just went and got a couple of milkshakes with some Sals pizza, the gentleman serving us was so lovely! Didn’t catch his name but he was English...."
Zoe Holt
"When I approached the doors of Mama Brown, I was shocked to find that they were not open at 7am on a Monday morning! In the hopes of the doors..."
Croissant Muncher
"We went here and I ordered fish and chips which was really nice and my partner ordered chicken burger and the food was really good we loved it. 💕..."
Loveheart1955
"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer ServicePretty average cafe with ordinary food, Found it quite over..."
곰정안
"Amazing service and food, felt welcome as soon as we walked in! Giant shakes that are super sweet and sickly (would probably recommend sharing if..."
Georgia Kelly Moore
"Can I get a HELLLLL YEAAAAAAH. oh my god is the place good for a hangover cure, I came to mama Browns 3 times whilst I was in Wellington and I..."
Pearl Clarke
"Came to Mama Brown for lunch on a Wednesday while visiting Wellington with a couple of mates. There were some positive aspects of Mama..."
Charle Megala
"Went here for dinner last night absolutely loved it the food was amazing I got the chicken tacos and the milkshakes both were in point also the vibe..."
Aman
"Really good food, but overpriced for what you get. Quality is there, but the value is not. Really nice atmosphere and a brilliant ambience...."
Hone Heron
"Good place. I took a Cookie Monster and the waffle was very good. Good quality for affordable price. I recommend it. But if I may say, cup must be..."
Maïlig Dinis
"YummyStudent deals are great $10 for a burger and fries. Shakes are real good..."
ASIAN_HAYDEN
"Mama brown is a good restaurant with good delicious meals.The line out the door speaks for itself.Chalk written menu board and the..."
Steven
"Food was below average, friend got the chicken waffle burger and the waffle was soggy and chicken was not crispy. I got the fries with meat and..."
Em
"Milkshakes Milkshakes Milkshakes This place makes the best milkshakes that I've ever had. I really enjoy the chocolate peanut butter one..."
Kalila Tatu McMillan
"Such a cool place great for something different. First time I visited here I got the fish and chips, unfortunately the fish was caked in a very thick..."
Elyse
"Super cute ambience. Colorful and seated on airplane chairs. :) Craved waffles so we ended up here after checking the menu outside the..."
Momo
"Went on a super buzy day during a promo they were having. Had to wait as we didn't book in advance but was able to get seated quickly due to sheer..."
Coco
"Really do enjoy coming here! Great service and atmosphere and delicious meals! My friend and I will always come in and get milkshakes (best part)..."
LoverofFood
"Had a super memorable experience, amazing food and generous portions. Music was lit and staff were super cool. Very accomodating of our big loud..."
Jocheli015
"Had the chicken/waffles and chips on my trip to Mama Brown. The chips were cooked well and were not dry at all. When I had the chicken and waffles, I..."
Veeral Patel
"If you love spicy food I definitely recommend the Buffalo Wings, very spicy but very delicious! If you feel like cooling down your mouth after I..."
Nessa Knell
"Came here with my brother as he shouted the treat. Absolutely the best milkshakes in town!!! Ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter & Caramel Shake and..."
ImyNTom
"I had read the reviews for this place and from the pictures I saw I knew I was going to order the chicken waffle sandwich. It exceeded my..."
Linlin
"food wWas good and the ribs were massive but also juicy and soft. I only wish the chips came separately as they were soft hidden under the sauce of..."
Christian
"Food is good but smaller portioned burgers so order chips or a side to go with it.Bit pricey for what you get but nice clean place and they do..."
Jordan
"Went here on my last trip to Wellington. The staff were friendly and didn't mind my loud little 1 year old. Food was great and a very good portion..."
Chelethammavong
"The ribs were nice but not fantastic. The real highlight here is their milkshakes. These milkshakes really are the best in Wellington. Friendly owner..."
Louie
"One of my to-go cafes. You can't actually go wrong with any of their dishes! Would 10/10 recommend to go here especially on Wednesday..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"Came on a busy 2for1 Wednesday night.. didn't have any booking therefore needed to wait for a bit.. soon after a table was ready the waitstaff..."
Vogue Foodie
"I had waffles & they were delicious! Peppermint tea was divine. The staff were warm & welcoming, the atmosphere was quite lovely. Love the decor,..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"I went to this restaurant on the early January. During the trip of Wellington, this meal was the best we had in Wellington. Affordable price and very..."
Angela King
"If you want not so healthy but out of this world delicious food then this is the place for you. Everything I've tried here has been outstanding. Big..."
Claudia Serra
"Loved this place! We came in late afternoon on a Saturday and shared the chicken wings and BBQ ribs. They were super delicious. We need to..."
Shannon21
"Big eats, cheap price tag. Thats what you get on a 2 for 1 wednesday from 11 till 11. I ordered the ribs and my dining companion had the Kentucky Got..."
Vicki Wong
"Stopped in here a couple of weeks ago after an 8 hour drive from Auckland. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the vegetarian breakfast..."
EATINGUPAKL On Instagram
"An amazing experience for me as an Aucklander. I ordered a chicken and beef burger, and the beef was cooked amazing - not overdone, and still juicy..."
Austin Ibarra
"Incredibly good comfort food and amazing shakes. We had Cajun fries, chicken waffle, breakfast burrito, peanut caramel shake and a float. All..."
Steven Lee
"Waffles and fried chicken... what could go wrong! Love this place, while not the most classy of places it is tasty! I'm yet to find..."
Abby Jones
"Been here a couple of times now, some experiences were great others not so much, I had they're southern Chicken burger and it was ok, nothing special..."
Food Lover
"Great food. Awesome seats and decor. Great service. I had chicken and waffles which was strangely awesome. I would have liked the waffles a bit..."
Amy Pointon
"The place is full any time you drive past, but once you enter, the hostess attends to you straight away. The table are shared, but the food is..."
DarshT
"Love the bustling environment of this place. The staff were nice and helpful and responded to requests well. The Oreo cheesecake shake was pretty..."
Annie Bananie
"Went here last night for a catch up with friends. We didn't have a booking and it was pretty busy but the staff were great and found us a table...."
Sara
"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good portions. Would definitely eat here again. They have 2 for 1 main meals on Wednesdays and great looking..."
Autumn
"Me and my partner Went here on a whim when we saw the birthday deal and so glad we did. Great atmosphere and music- favourite place we have been to..."
Charlotte Ayrey
"It was a nice and cosy restraunt especially in wellingtons cold weather, the food was great and the prices were worth the dish. Me and my wife..."
Hala&Plum
"My second time here, but my first time was a long time ago, so I felt it was due for a review! Came in and sat ourselves, the place is..."
Medium_Rare
"Have come here plenty of times for work lunches and the sliders are always yummy. They make awesome milkshakes here as well, I always get the classic..."
Sarah Alberino
"Omg, what an awesome find. Arrived in Wellington last night. Arrived here for breakfast, in a hurry and they were brilliant. Awesome waffles and Paul..."
Trish
"The search for the ultimate hungover brunch continues. Mama Browns definitely impressed me. I got a breakfast burrito and some Cajun fries. THE FRIES..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Great meal from here, plus very good coffee. Went for breakfast and had a good selection from the menu. Service was prompt and friendly, meal was..."
James Cole
"Came here with a friend on a Thursday night while visiting Wellington.  One thing I noticed straight away is the deco especially the airline seating..."
John Chin
"Came here because 10 year old was craving waffles, and I just knew they would have good sized ones. Ordered extra bacon and southern friend chicken..."
Shiny H Appy
"Funky decor, quick and friendly service. Food is exceptionally decadent. Ribs are absolutely to die for- cooked to perfection, meat just falling off..."
Adaire Ward
"Walking past this morning it was hard to ignore airplane seats, Chinese lanterns and old movie posters, all decorating an American diner style tv set..."
Duncan Galletly
"I prefer my drinks not milky and with alcohol so I didn't try what they are the most famous for: their milkshakes, but they did have an extended..."
Ines
"This place is fantastic! The food was Devine. Best milkshakes ever - at $8 it is soooo worth it. I had the caramel, peanut and it honestly tasted..."
Manz87
"VENUE (0.5 / 1)The venue isnt too bad, quite cosy. Myself and my partner sat on what seemed like ex-commercial plane seats. I enjoyed the..."
Joshua Dorman
"Good weekend brunchTaco and sliders and small sides.A beer on a sunny day. Even early evening snacks and drinks is a pleasurelove the..."
Hubert Cheng
"Went there as a group of four. We love the atmosphere and the plane seats! I loved my brownies, my friend enjoyed her sundae (if you are a sweet..."
Apple Chan
"Mama Brown is a casual venue with an American style menu. I chose the Kentucky Hot Brown Boy which was a unique dish – chicken with other elements..."
Shaun
"Pops of colour, chalkboards, fairy lights and cheery staff give Mama Brown a friendly, fun vibe that is cool and casual. While we were there, on a..."
Lennie L
"Buffalo wingssssss!!!They aren't for the faint-hearted. I was sweating profusely as I happily took bite after bite.The Cajun..."
JaimeC
"Went for lunch with a friend, ordered the po boy - pork. Well for 15 what a feed, done was good and hearty and plenty of it even got chips and a..."
Chomp
"Love this place! Fantastic service, everything was fairly quick. Great drinks, the mains were great, perfect sizes, and the desserts were too. Only..."
Aimee R
"I went to Mama Brown recently for a friend's birthday party. Initially, I had been disappointed, as we were meant to be going to another favourite..."
Georgina Dickson
"Dinner at Mama Brown on Friday night was great - I had the pulled pork tortilla, very tasty, lovely crispy base and enough to get my husband to help..."
Janine Last
"I visited Mama Brown on a Wed night with 3 of my friends and had a great time. We only had an hour to eat before a show so we informed them of that -..."
Gary Cottle
"Was sitting in Lower Hutt reading the reviews and looking at the menu and couldn't wait. So myself and 3 workmates made the trip in. We were not..."
Dave Bevin
"I LOVE this place. My partner and I have been here half a dozen times since it opened, and it has been consistently good food for good value...."
Alina Siegfried
"Great food. Great staff. I have eaten here many times and the breakfast burrito is amazing. Coffee is excellent Delighted we found this gem for..."
Marty
"Great service! We went in with a deal voucher, management were super helpful and friendly, the food was fast, fresh and delicious - we will be back..."
Esther Harris
"Went in for breakfast and coffee, as it wasn't too busy. The coffee was excellent, with a complimentary biscotti balanced on the mug. I even ordered..."
Paul Boland
"Totally awesome menu with a tasty range of breakfasts and lunches with a Western and Mexican influence. Food, service and prices all excellent! My..."
Joseph Crawford
"This place is great! My partner and I have visited a few times since they opened, and my only complaint would be that the portions are huge but the..."
Lisa H
"Had the beef stew/soup and beef taco on Sunday.Both were delicious! Especially the beef taco with the lime and the pineapple salsa...."
Asymmetriq
"GREAT milkshakes!! :D Small portions for food prices,..."
Kimmie W
"Had the Beef stew. AMAZING! Will def be back for the bowl of the day, came with some chunky toast bread. This was a great winter warmer. Going back..."
Paul Raeburn
"The absolute best thing about Mama Brown's is their $6 sliders and tacos which allow you to mix and match a variety of options to build your own..."
Kara I
"Didn't know what to expect from the place but the staff were amiable and friendly, my food delivered promptly and coffee delivered with a totally..."
Brody Tripp
"We need a Mama Brown in HB. Meals are big and delicious & excellent customer service, free meal and complimentary drink for your bday. Definitely be..."
t h
"Music was a little loud but I am hard of hearing. Food and service was incredible. Great way to celebrate a..."
Pamela Howard
"Celebrated my birthday here and got the birthday promo for June! It was a special day indeed! I love the Dirty Waffles and enjoyed the other food as..."
Necy Mae de Guzman
"If you are after comfort food - say burgers, wings , shakes, curly fries - then Mama Brown should be at the top of your list. This is my go to place..."
Deepak Mohanraju
"The service was great, the staff were friendly and efficient. The food is bit on the pricey side but for its size it is justifiable. We came in..."
Mary Kabiriera
"This is my 3rd time , and not surprised is another great experience in Mama Brown. We ordered the Pork Ribs and Waffle Boy. All the food are nice..."
EeTheng Lim
"Visited this evening en route to the airport, welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Quick turn around with delivery of food and we were able to..."
Jahna Fiu
"Came in for a quick lunchtime bite, great service I can thoroughly recommend their Vanilla Milkshake and Chicken Burger, go for the extra pickles,..."
Rich Matthews
"Lovely atmosphere, cool interior and great service. We (3 friends and I) went for the Wednesday 2 for 1 deal, and had a great time. The food portions..."
micah greenfield
"Loved it. The philly cheese steak was great and the fries nice and..."
Daniel Mazur
"Pretty decent food served here and is a solid for quality. Would like to Poe Boys on the menu, the current menu still holds weight. The American..."
Mark Panapa
"Lovely customer service. Friendly staff always greeted with a smile. Food was wonderful. The milkshakes are to die for!! I wish I could give more..."
Audrey Tupua
"Our first visit - glad I chose this place for our pre-show early dinner. Easy to pre-book online - refreshingly, without dooming myself to daily..."
Truis Ormsby-Martin
"Food was great big portion size & dessert pay to share it as it's big..."
Nane Samuel
"Food is okay, but fried chicken is quite dry and bland. Wouldn't come unless I am really craving for American..."
Edward Wang
"The best place for youngsters who wants to eat a lot of good yummy food. Its just near the cuba street. The portions are quite large for chicken..."
Sreeram Nattath
"Absolutely love the food. Great place to go if you like big massive feed..."
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Burger Liquor
Burger Liquor
77/100 (2644 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Vegan Smokey Burger
Tacos
Majestic Burger
Punjabi Poutine
Burger Wellington
Poutine
Cheeseburger
Wellington on a Plate Burger
Fish
Pork
Burger
Death by Chocolate Cocktail
Chicken Burger
Surprise Me Slushy
Fish burger
Salted Caramel Rum Hard Milkshake
Bacon
Double Smoky Burger
Cheese Fries
Beef
The Schnitz
Maple Fried Chicken
Boot Leggers Lemon Lime and Bitters
Burger and fries
Salad
Fat Fries
Burger
Caramel Shake
Tapas
Sit down
American
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place has the best #burgers in Wellington. My favorite is ”Stadium Acadian & the majestic”. Nonetheless tacos are equally delish! And you..."
Surbhi Kharbanda
"I was here last week! They have wide range of delicious burgers! Their prices are worth. I also loved their fries. Their burger patty was so juicy..."
Balween Kohli
"Super cool burger joint, old school set up and the vibe is amazing. The only reason why I am not giving it 5 stars is because they ended up giving us..."
Lisa
"What a spot. A round of boilermakers and burgers and you're in for a treat! The butter chicken fries and the jalapeno burger are an absolute must...."
Amindha Fernando
"Cool venue and $5 rums on a sunday how could you go wrong? The burgers here are great but this butter chicken poutine is out of this world. Bernie..."
Flippynz
"Staff were very friendly and accommodating, asking us if we wanted to sit at the bar while we wait for a table. Got us started with a drink quickly,..."
Wee Weka
"Nice atmosphere and friendly staff, often very busy and can feel a bit squished. Cool decorations and nice places to take photos (recommend outside..."
Picky Doggo
"I’ve been here twice so far for lunch, and I’m not even mad. Love it! The burgers are top notch, and the milkshakes are massive! Also the price I..."
Kailaas Nana
"Looooved this place! First experience ordering vegan with zero fuss, the options were all clear on the menu so I didn't have to ask any questions,..."
Eating My Way Around
"Spent a good half an hour deciding what my and friends and I wanted for dinner and we ended up going for Burger Liquor, no regrets here! The place..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Great burgers. Great atmosphere. I have been a few times with my girlfriend and love the food. Most recently bought a Bermie Mac and I loved it...."
Steven
"The burgers here are amazing! I went with a group of 4 and we all loved our burgers, as well as the sides. The atmosphere was really fun but the..."
Meg McGimpsey
"Have been here several times. Great chilled atmosphere with friendly staff. Those curly fries are always on point and the burgers and cocktails..."
Kristina Mastakova
"In Wellington for less than a weekend and I was so hell-bent on eating here, I dragged us here before we left for the airport to quickly ravage a..."
Avi Yabaluri
"So, as a few of you may know , i’ve recently moved to Wellington NZ🇳🇿 !!  this city has the more cafes per capita than new york  city!..."
Real_forking_diet
"By far my favourite place in Wellington - been coming regularly for over a year now. Excellent burgers, great fries and an awesome tomato sauce that..."
Saeran Maniparathy
"Everything I have ever had at this place was so rad. Double standard is my go to fave with some delish bayou fats, and top it off with a salted..."
Jade Amber
"4/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceDecent burger joint with butter chicken poutineBurgers..."
곰정안
"The butter chicken poutine is to DIE for. Service took a while but it was definitely worth the wait. Spicy, tomatoey gravy and a lot of melted cheese..."
Hann.villan
"Absolutely 5 stars. This was totally amazing. Me and my boyfriend went here for dinner on a Wednesday night it was busy and we were told we would..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Our first time there, came across them while looking for an easy dinner. Had a lux deluxe, a fish burger and Punjabi fries plus a couple spiked..."
Dean Martin
"A busy Friday night there when we arrived but we were seated pretty quickly. I love the smokey burger that I have ordered-Yummly medium rare! We also..."
Christian
"I love this place!!I had the bean burger and it was so tasty! A beautifully soft bun, thick bean patty and a scrumptious corn salsa. My..."
Jen
"Recently visited for takeaway: I still love this place, so damn good!Previous review: Now that's a tasty burger. I have dined here once recently..."
The Food Snob
"Heard about this place so paid my visit on Monday lunch. Well, I should have avoided Monday as most chefs take a day off on Monday.Ordered..."
Jimon007
"Had a burger and salad with caramel milkshake. The food was ok and the milkshake was more of a dessert. It was a bit like eating at a night club as..."
Julia TVM
"Went for dinner last night with a group of 11. Found us a table no problem even though they seemed pretty busy. Had a couple drinks, and had some..."
Keith Morrison
"I was told by a friend that this was the place to go to for burgers.I ordered the standard burger & chips.The chips where very good,..."
Diego Traglia
"An acquaintance told me to try the "best burgers in Welly" here, and thought I'd have their $15 Standard Deal since it was around 4PM (they have this..."
DrJ G
"Great service, great food. Pulled pork burger is a must try! And the $5 bourbon and beer of the day is great. Loved the jalapeños and the deep..."
Abby Jones
"Decent burgers with great service. The burgers might not look like much but they have a great taste and are for filling. As a bonus, they serve..."
Rebecca
"Went to Wellington and decided to pay a visit to Burger Liquor after seeing many rave reviews on Zomato. I ordered the Baja Fish burger (bottom of..."
Eggster Eats
"Was craving for burgers, and found a sign saying Burger Liquor! Went in and got the Double Standard, Baja Fish, Notorious P.I.G and the curlies!..."
Kirsten
"Finally tried this place out on Wednesday night. It was packed and we were immediately greeted by the friendly bar staff. We were initially seated at..."
Siobhan
"I've been to Burger Liquor twice now and have not been disappointed. Their burgers are amazing! I tried the Smokey burger and curly fries..."
Gerhard Joseph
"Visited burger liquor for a going away dinner for my work mate who shifted back to Vietnam two weeks ago. I tried the notorious BIG then which came..."
Mana
"Came to Burger Liquor on a Saturday for lunch. It's was early into Wellington on a Plate, so the four of us all got WOAP burgers. Three got the..."
Jessica Hunter
"Came here on a Monday night for some takeaways. Ordered the double chocolate milkshake, duck tacos, fly (fried chicken), crinkle cut fries and the..."
Kezia Lobo
"Came in with friends on a breezy winters Friday evening. Staff were friendly and welcoming and we soon had some drinks while figuring what to order...."
Simon Kearsley
"The food and drinks at this restaurant are delicious. I ordered the curlie fries, poppers and fried chicken with the plum vodka cocktail and it all..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Very friendly and polite staff which creates a magnetic atmosphere! They have amazing food, although portions are quite small in comparison to the..."
Robert Laws
"Exactly what you want from a burger place. Great burgers at good prices, wouldn't hesitate to go again. I went for lunch but I'd love to go back..."
BethHolden
"By far the best burger I have had for awhile. I had the smokey which consisted of a juicey beef patty, bacon, buttermilk fried onions, cheese and..."
Sinead Timmins
"Been here a few times, but recently here on Monday. Tried the chicken burger, was beautifully cooked and good amount of flavour. Buns are decent and..."
Kez
"Had a great night at Burger Liquor.Ordered a Plum Caiprioska to start, which was delicious, followed by the Chard Chook burger. Was..."
NB
"I really enjoyed my night! The food was incredible, the cocktails were seriously on point and the vibe was really awesome, a place I would definitely..."
Mayson Duggan
"The idea of this place is great! They want the drinks to work well with the food. The decor is modern but very unique, least its trying to be. Even..."
Eve Lewis
"Went here during the week for a lunch meal. Great staff who were happy to accommodate our large group, and also put one of our guests meals under the..."
Sally
"Good ambience. Good burger. Good staff. Everything about it was just about right. If you visit you won't regret if you are interested for a quite..."
Kaushik Som
"Just went to Burger Liquor after hearing many great things about the joint and raving reviews of their smoked paprika fries. The fries lived up to..."
Vicki Wong
"Great burger restaurant - exactly what it says on the tin. Awesome $15 special between 2 & 5 everyday that includes: the standard burger, fries and a..."
Mike
"Caught up with a friend here being her recommendation, it was nice to couple a burger with cocktails.Started with some Jalapeno Poppers,..."
MSY123
"I got the salted rum caramel hard shake and the chard chook "in the buff" with the onion rings, partner got a garage project beer, curly fries and..."
Coral Stroud
"Only here one night for work and when dinner time rolled around, this was first place suggested as we've heard about it from other colleagues who've..."
Essenity
"It's Burger Liquor's 1st birthday today and they had $1 standard burgers up for grabs for lunch so I was pretty keen to give them a try.Stood in..."
Maggie Cheung
"I had the double smoky burger with paprika flavoured thick cut fries.. And it rocked my world, a good juicy burger and the sauce complemented it..."
Rhodri Williams
"Friday night is takeaway night. We decided to sit in as it was our first visit.I like the bright colours and artwork on the exterior...."
Sean P E Fleming
"Burger was delicious! A smaller portion than I expected but deceptively filling. I will be back here again. Tried my partners pulled pork burger and..."
Jeffrey Vella
"Called in here after being turned away by 3 places that dont serve food between 3&5, quite to the contrary, this place does you a deal! $15 for a..."
Gráinne McHenry
"Staff were really kind. The decorating and layout of the restaurant was eye catching. Burgers were great. However the fries were a bit too oily...."
Anthony Lim
"Wow busy place. I have been here twice now and couldn't bring myself to order anything different. The standard burger is really good.. Love the..."
Christine
"Service can be slow, the food quality is outstanding for the cost, fantastic little bar. The place has a great atmosphere with a good selection of..."
Sam Hodgson
"Such a cool burger place! Love the urban vibe and diner like set up.Burgers were really great, definitely get the paprika fries!! Loved the..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Great vegan burgers! Really like coming here and having two options. Service is a bit hit and miss, we usually come here late in the evening and tend..."
Claire Pettigrew
"YUM! Came here the other night with a friend and went halves on the beef and lamb burgers and a side of fries. The burgers here are delicious and are..."
LucyGoosey
"Great tasting burgers and excellent sides. We ordered the Notorious P.I.G, a pulled pork burger and the Double Standard, two beef patties and two..."
Marina Samountry
"Went there last night 27/6 both of us are vegan. We had the vegan tempeh burger and the chickpea burger, plus vegan crinkle fries with vegan mayo!!..."
Lyndsay Veganforlife
"Burger Liquor is one of my favourite places to come for a bite to eat with a couple of friends. Highly recommend coming - no matter your age, gender,..."
Samantha Ryan
"Reluctantly popped over for lunch thinking I'll be paying for an over-priced hipster burger.I was so wrong. It was the highlight..."
JaimeC
"Delicious and well priced! We found a good choice for beers and spirits. The food was all delicious and came out in a good time. Staff were friendly..."
Laura Margetts
"Had an average experience here. Was not a reflection of their food but the owner came out on my way home from work and explained it was confusion...."
Adam
"I loved this place! Went in on a whim walking down Willis Street on a Saturday afternoon. Service was fast and friendly and food was so yummy! We had..."
Kirsten Van Rensburg
"Have heard great things so decided to try it & lived up to the hype! Yummy yummy burgers & such a cool vibe. Chips were quite cooked, so maybe just..."
Corrinne Miller-Fergusson
"This new burger joint is great!It feels a bit like an American diner inside which is, I'm guessing, what they've tried to do. The menu is pretty..."
Chris Carabine
"I've been to Burger Liquor a few times now and really enjoyed it. Interior is quite cool, they even have a basketball hoop and they play good music...."
Yas Stewart
"I dine at burger liquor reasonably often. Sometimes it's a little inconsistent but always a good meal. They have recently changed their menu- perfect..."
Claude Redmond
"Its never a good sign when your burger comes out too hot to even pick it up. I had to wait about five minutes before it had cooled down enough for me..."
Anya Jenkins
"Went to try the new burger place in town for lunch today with the colleagues and we were pretty happy walking out. I got the Pork Belly burger that..."
Jordan Morrice
"Superb burgers, chips and all round splendid staff. Great space too. So worth the price you pay I'd say. Vanilla cake shake maybe could had a bit..."
Gabe Rose
"📍 Burger Liquor Another place recommended online that we decided to try! The staff were incredibly friendly. We ordered "The Smokey" and "Fried..."
彭笙瑞
"Excellent experience! Cosy place, delicious and high-quality burgers, excellent drinks, and of course, welcoming and friendly staff. We tried double..."
Mahnaz
"Best chips I've ever had. However, I thought the push to purchase more drinks was a bit strange and the back of the restaurant was caked in red neon..."
Stan Lipski
"Great burgers. Catered for keto without fuss. I’ve returned for 2nd time this week during a conference in Wellington. East central..."
Jill Shaw
"Yum. Funky place with really nice staff. Burgers were great. Service was excellent. My son had the Standard with extras and I had their Korean..."
Peter Private
"Scrumptious. You can make every burger vegitarian which is great and the chips are so good and the brownie sunday is..."
Chloe
"Photo is WOAP burger, though I have been many times. Food and service is always great and I enjoy the 90s hip hop music. Definitely worth checking..."
Matt Stanley
"This is one of my fav burger joint in Welly CBD, great atmosphere and one of the freshest burgers I've..."
Puhiwahine Reweti
"Had a great evening here with friends. The slushies were a revelation, the burgers were good, the side dishes were amazing - especially the Korean..."
Matthew Delmarter
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
77/100 (4050 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Cafe
Cajun & Creole
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Curly Fries
Jambalaya
Fish Taco
Fish Tacos
Key lime pie
Tacos
Sandwiches
French Toast
Beignets
Ribs
Burger
Nachos
Po' Boys
Prawns
Burritos
Apple Pie
Fish
Beef
Key Lime Pie
Pork
Breakfast Burrito
Pulled Pork
Burrito
Beignets
Seafood chowder
Nachos
Gumbo
Huevos Rancheros
French Toast
Salad
Southern Fried Chicken Waffles
Breakfast Burrito
Wings
Eggs And
Toasts
PO Boys
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Waffle
Chicken And Waffles
Chowder
Jambalaya GF
Pumpkin Pie
Chicken in a Basket
Waffles
Tapas
Sit down
American
Café
Cajun & Creole
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Mid-range
"Lovely place with funky decor, great food and great service! The coffee and cuban sandwich were delicious and can't wait to try other dishes when I'm..."
Iunki
"Decided to get some lunch at Sweet Mother’s Kitchen (SMK) after seeing the good reviews on Google and Zomato.Hush Puppies 🤫🐶..."
Veeral Patel
"The service was good. The food was great (recommend the tacos). The price of food was amazing. You do not have to book for this place - just turn up...."
Ian De Terte
"Man catchin' beignetsAgain why Auckland no haveThank you Sweet..."
Cho
"Love this place! Make sure we visit whenever we’re in the capital. Fried chicken, corn bread, Po boys, breakfast burrito mmmmhmmmmm, food..."
Kelly Dalgety
"Had the most amazing breakfast. Fresh fish, full of flavour and for my savory tooth just the right of amount of cream and egg and heat. Awesome...."
Marigold
"Great service, we had too sit outside for a bit while we waited for a table inside but that was okay. The curly fries were so good and the artichoke..."
Judy Chalmers
"Came welli again after a year literally for this. Ordered beef and bean nacho, fish taco, chicken n fries and peanut butter shake. Everything came at..."
Chris Wang
"This place has positive vibes and staff was very friendly. I have ordered Eggs Benedict and regular mocha and it was good. One of my friend..."
Epicure
"Friends and I craved fried food for our last meal in Wellington! Sweet Mother’s Kitchen was recommended so we had to visit!I ordered the..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Solid 4. Great Service. Warm inside. All meals look amazing, coffee a tad off dropped the score. They can get busy, an iconic wellington spot. Casual..."
Ryan
"Had the breakfast burrito and my girlfriend had the waffles. Both were absolutely fantastic. Great food, great coffee and amazing service. Very cool..."
Pete
"I went here a few weeks ago the food was delicious and came in a timely matter. Definitely one of those highlights of Wellington and a must visit,..."
Steven
"Gotta be honest and say it’s kinda ‘crusty’ but loads of food options. Super friendly staff. Dealing with a busy Monday lunch they were all..."
Pick&Mix
"Yum yum in my tum! Absolutely loved Sweet Mother’s! The service was 10/10, the food was 11/10 🙌🏼 I cannot wait to be back! Check..."
Sheryl
"Po boys are a must! And also the curly fries with their special sauce. I do agree with others that the place is sort of tacky and feels as if you are..."
Meikura Williams
"Was very tasty and good. Chicken was cooked good and tasty :) Food was well priced and in decent proportions..."
Review Man
"Been wanting to try this place for a long time finally not that busy when I came. Unique and cool cafe set-up very American deco. I ordered a waffle..."
Mark A.
"The best curly fries ever! That is my best description of this place! And their fried chicken are so good too and it taste even better with their..."
Adventure Foodie
"The only thing in-authentic about this place is the size - it's too big by Bourbon St standards. But the food is amazing!! I ordered waffles topped..."
Megha Dogra
"This will forever be my favourite restaurant in Wellington. Food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. Curly fries and milkshakes are also a..."
Elyse
"Holy moly, if only I could have their homemade pies EVERY SINGLE DAY! I had eggs on sourdough bread and a slice of peanut butter pie, I have to say..."
Hanna
"Was here on Sunday and just love coming to this place.. I don't come for the comfortable surroundings because its not.. but ratherr for the heart..."
Fat Bob
"Fantastic restaurant and must be one of the top places on Courtenay Place! Apparently it's been here forever according to my dining colleague. Simple..."
Frank
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is always a nice & cosy experience with its American South & Mexican inspired cuisine.Today, because it was busy (as..."
Michael Gray
"Always always love eating at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the food is always great and the service is always fantastic. My grandchildren love the curly..."
Royden Shierlaw
"I had yummy peppermint tea in a retro looking tea pot! Fabulous. Also, the seafood chowder & crispy bread were divine! Busy little place, but the..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"The 15 min wait for a table was definitely worth it. Service was great, atmosphere was awesome. Had the fried chicken with coleslaw and curly fries..."
Kate O'Sullivan
"I absolutely loved the curly fries and the amazing sauce that came with it. I liked the chicken as well but the curly fries were just so good...."
M
"Pre dope food here and awesome atmosphere. Gave the New Orleans prawns a go with a jug of sangria all for under $60.00 and it tasted great, pretty..."
Hadyn Coker
"Amazing! It was packed even on a Wednesday night, but a table was freed up in no time! Didn't want anything too large so I had a Po Boy on its own so..."
Sophie Oliver
"Loved everything about this place. Went back a second time the next day. The Black Bean Breakfast Burrito was awesome. Definitely a highlight. Had an..."
Tracy Bass
"Came on a Tuesday during lunch hour, and it is very busy and packed! Waiters were attentive but really stretched. Decor was interesting and..."
Cathy Xiong
"Only had shakes and cakes here but the snicker shakes weren't as flavourful and a little too milky. the pumpkin pie and pecan pie were really good...."
Annie Bananie
"Came here because everyone recommends it but found the food to just be average really. Can't complain for the good price of some of the foods but it..."
EsmeEats
"Our friend invite us to this place when we are in Wellington. We order their famous curly fries, buttermilk soaked fried chicken and some breakfast..."
Andrean
"I went to SMK for a dinner with workmates and have to say of was z great experience. I had the chicken in a basket. I loved the curly fries and..."
Malcolm Hughson
"Great place - very busy which is always a good sign. This place came recommended and did not disappoint. I had the breakfast burrito with added..."
Emily Pavey
"Went here for brunch on a Sunday so fairly busy. Seated quickly but still had to wait a fair while for food! Ordered the 2 eggs on toast (poached)..."
Daisy Smith
"Been there twice in the last couple of weeks. The food has always been good so far. Have tried the chipotle chicken quesadillas and the nachos. Both..."
Kayleigh
"Love coming here - I always get the same thing - their curly fries! They are so good. The atmosphere is super chill and always have a great dining..."
Sarah Alberino
"This place was packed so we actually went off to have dinner somewhere else but ended up coming back to wait for a table. We waited about 10-15..."
Jess
"This is my fave in Welly and a must if your after food that is different, and soulful and makes you happy! Eggs Herbert: Creamed spinach,..."
Sungsam7
"Id heard so much good about Sweet Mothers Kitchen, I couldn't wait to try it for myself finally. The place was busy. Tables filled both inside..."
Jenjaroo
"For a chill night with friends you can't beat Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It has a flare all of it's own with influences in it's menu of Mexico and the..."
Laura Mackey
"Very trendy little spot that was shown to be popular irrespective of the time of day. Enjoyed a breakfast beignet and coffee - simply ordered this as..."
The Kats Meow
"Sweet Mothers Kitchen is tucked on the end of Courtnay place with indoor and pavement (outdoor) seating. The menu includes Mexican and southern..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I hadn't been here in nearly 2 years and was relieved to find it was still as good as I remembered! I had the hush puppies, the beef quesadilla and a..."
Michele
"We came down to Wellington to visit the Te Papa museum and the Dreamworks Exhibit over Waitangi weekend, and decided to try Sweet Mother's Kitchen on..."
Alice P
"Sweet Mother's is home to authentic Mexican cuisine. The taco's have an excellent texture and are seasoned perfectly. With friendly service and great..."
TheTomato
"My favourite place to go with friends on a late night dinner date. They have the best milkshakes in town (snickers!!) and their dessert pies are to..."
Grace Ko
"Interestingly decorated place! Tonight we had the Mad dog beef ribs vegetarian nachos and a side of creamy mushrooms. Yum yum yum yummety..."
Crumpet King
"Had the peanut butter pie. Very sweet and the base is a bit soggy. I tend to prefer the savoury stuff here. Their shakes is pretty good too...."
Travels4Food
"Had been wanting to visit this spot for a while after hearing good things. Was surprised to read about bad service in some reviews, but thought I'd..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"The inside is a little basic but the outdoor eating area is pleasant on a nice day.. They do takeaways too so they have all the bases..."
Rhodri Williams
"It's always busy which is frustrating but the staff normally sort you out and the longest I've ever waited for a table was 15 min. I highly suggest..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Yummy yummy yummy. Love their milkshakes the snickers one is to die for and their curly fries. Some other items are hit or miss but still a great..."
Jayna Patel
"Recommended by a friend so we decided to have lunch there on our last day in Wellington.We shared a beef taco and curly fries between us...."
Mili Goswami
"Sweet mothers staff and service is unbeatable - always happy always nice always fast. Milkshakes I'd recommend and black bean nachos, along with..."
Stacy Heyman
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I love you so. Thank you for being realistic about your wait times (I get, you're insanely popular, and with good reason)...."
Luke Alexander
"Have been there a few times got the French Toast with bacon and did enjoy it although I think it's a bit expensive for the quantity. But good. No..."
Ines
"Always a pleasant experience at sweet mothers kitchen! Hands down the best cut fries in Wellington!!! Would definitely come back again,..."
Jessica Teasdale
"I've always been a fan of these guys, always busy always enjoyable. The food type they put out is a particular favourite of mine, and they do it the..."
James Ford
"This is the place to go for the best milkshakes in Wellington city! Delicious milkshakes served in a fashionable and unique style. The hot chips are..."
Sam Hodgson
"I tried to come here the other morning for lunch but it was full - which is always a good sign. unfortunately I was starving so we wandered on..."
Amanda Hailwood
"I always enjoy sweet mothers kitchen when I'm in Wellington. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table but well worth it. The Snickers Milkshake is the..."
David Palfreyman
"Great little cafe for breakfast if you can wait for a table!! This place seems very unorganized but the staff deals great and never forgets you....."
Erin Moffatt
"I used to love Sweet Mother's Kitchen but since being back in Wellington, I can't help but compare it to similar restaurants I have been to in..."
LucyGoosey
"Service was awesome! We preordered our meal and as soon as we were seated our meals came out. The curly fries was awesome together with the creole..."
MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio
"Always love this place. Since going veg there isn't much choice for me, but curly fries and the Mac m cheese are still on offer to me. My only beef..."
Alex Shatford
"went the other day with my little click/ friends and we ordered key lime pie, peanut butter pie, banana cream pie and pecan and bourbon pie I think..."
James Fale
"Frequently come here for Brunch with friends. As a student the prices can sometimes be a little much but the servings are generally generous enough..."
Caitlin Watters
"This is what good cafe culture is. We are always greeted with a smile and looked after well. The cafe has achieved successfully achieved its own..."
Claz
"awesome atmosphere. the food is average. i really enjoyed my milkshake. if this place is full just go up to the counter and tell the wait staff that..."
Kate S
"The place is rather packed and can get like that rather fast so get in while you can because the food is amazing every time you are there. We were..."
Nicola
"It was very busy and we had to sit outside. Yet, aside from the cold; the food was delicious, the music was groovy, and the service was very helpful...."
Michael Henrys
"We were here for a pre-dinner snack but the menu looked so good we are more than we intended to. Mac and cheese and pecan pie were both delicious,..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Food was lovely. Fries a little to salty but apart from that everything tasted good..."
Terri O' Kane
"Love the food and service here!! Faultless !! Will keep coming back for the yummy shakes and sammys!! Tables turn over quick so if I have to wait for..."
Weenutter
"Wow. Sunday evening and this place is full. That is a testament to how good the food is. What I love about this place is the ambiance. The walls are..."
RaeRae
"Cosy environment, incredibly popular so I suggest going on a quiet day or book in advance! Food. Is. To. Die. For. I recommend the curly fries and..."
Tara Jones Rudge
"It's the real deal. I lived in Texas and have travelled around Louisiana and the food here stands up. Sure it ain't smoked overnight out the back but..."
Luke Sherwood
"Real sweet atmosphere, menu, portions, and prices. Two pieces of advice for the beef ribs: (1) Cook it slower and longer. The flavours didn't get a..."
Dan Da Man
"If there was one restaurant that won me over in Wellington, it would have to be Sweet Mother's Kitchen. The menu, a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"As an all 'round flavour sampler we chose a trio of pies to tuck into for our midnight snack. The peanut butter pie is creamy and distinctly peanutty..."
Heneedsfood
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is, and yes I will now drop a popular saying in New Zealand, Sweet As. I got to admit it, I have heard great things about this..."
Puku Princess
"Had such a nice pot of tea that had the cutest tea cosy, blue and knitted.And chicken! Om nom! Very good dessert as well.Lovely..."
Sananda Chatterjee
"Visited Welly on the weekend had such an amazing breakfast here on Saturday that we had to return on Sunday too!!!   Had Flossys Favorites, and the..."
Holly Roberts
"Extremelly popular place, always full so we thought the food must be good here (it was just aroud the corner from our hotel) it was! It's a very..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Love hate relationship at SMK - I love it my wife hates it!That being the case my visits are usually with one of the kids for a sneaky Po..."
Philip Reeve
"Despite being packed this place actually managed to have a really good atmosphere. The food was hearty and filling and had genuine authentic flare!..."
Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho
"Comfort food!! Sweet Mother's Kitchen is one of those restaurants that always comes up when asked for recommendations. Known for their..."
Crissy
"Sweet Mothers is such an integral part of the local foodie scene here in Wellywood and one if my personal favs. From curly fries to beignets to PO..."
BKL
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen has an amazing ambience! No matter what time I visit or walk by, it's always busy and packed full of people. Relaxed, cozy and..."
Sophia
"Great food and okay coffee (very bitter), however the food makes up for it. Quirky decor, and although it was really busy the staff managed to find..."
Alex Galletty
"Love this place. Had jerk chicken po boy and pulled beef and caramelised onion quesadilla both absolutely delish! Service was really good! Will come..."
Kez
"The buttermilk chicken and curly fries with slaw is so damn good will be getting this every time I'm in wellington from now on! The coffee is strong..."
SarahandElla
"I used to be a massive fan of SMK, back when I was in high school. Unfortunately, I think that in the last few years the quality has gone down, both..."
Eleanor Hay
"If you come to Wellington you will inevitably hear about Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It's a local, historic, iconic establishment.Despite the..."
Wilson Chau
"Visited again after couple of years. The ambience is still intact. The simple and rustic nature of the restaurant is very unassuming but the quality..."
Mathew George
"THE BEST!!! Especially their crumbed chicken. Great food... yum yum... But the waffles are a bit too floury for me... Nonetheless, definitely a must..."
Auie Robrigado
"Absolutely loved Sweet Mothers Kitchen on a recent trip to Wellington. The look and feel of the cafe is relaxed, and funky. They have  a great..."
Lozalock
"I have been here on several occasions, and every time I have had amazing, tasty meals and not too long a wait, even when they are..."
Emma Ferguson
"The food was like all of my favorite things from home on one menu!! Finally someone in NZ who knows how to do hot wings right. Spinach &..."
Mike Goldstein
"Would probably have carried on walking past (due to signs of dilapidation such as stuffing out of chairs & mismatched cups & saucers) but as..."
Jane
"Although it can be slightly pricey, I have always had really delicious food from Sweet Mother's, and had great service from the staff there...."
Cath L
"Great service here last night and the place was humming :) . I was early but one of the waitresses was super accommodating n got me a table anyways...."
Siobhan
"After reading a few reviews I was a bit hesitant to go but we went for lunch on Tuesday and it was lovely. We had a lovely friendly waitress, in fact..."
Melanie White
"Have eaten here on several occasions. We like the casual atmosphere and funky decor. Service has been a bit slow but they are usually very busy...."
Mary T-soon
"I really enjoy coming to this place. The beef nachos are my fav. The staff are really friendly. Not a big review, just worth saying that this is a..."
Cedric Mason
"We came here for a pre-Hobbit lunch between Christmas and New Year. It was humming, food was delicious - highly recommend the fish po boy - and the..."
Philippa Lagan
"French toast was awesome, as was my soy cappa.Enjoyable time! Waitress seemed preoccupied. But other than that, brilliant experience..."
Joe Turner
"Love Sweet Mothers Kitchen! I usually go for lunch and always order the prawn poboy. It's always delicious. I recently tried the swamp dip and was..."
Laura
"Stopped in for lunch during our stay this past weekend. We had a shrimp po' boy, and a fish po' boy. I much preferred the fish po' boy as it had more..."
Kepa Tairua
"I go there all the time - delicious food, and affordable! My favourite is the chicken burrito, but the macaroni and cheese "The Moose" is really..."
Sitakali
"Ever since I first visited Sweet Mother's, I've been meaning to go back. The place definitely lives up to the hype, with cheap, amazing, food. I'm..."
Cruz Johnson
"Locals will tell you that Sweet Mother's Kitchen is the ultimate spot for homely comfort, hipster vibes and famous curly fries. We're fans too,..."
Nicole
"Great food at reasonable prices. The gumbo was yummy and only $14!!! Obviously a popular place and generally don't take bookings so I suppose not a..."
Colette
"Brilliant - great food, good atmosphere, good prices - highly recommend Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Especially some of the mexican specialties. Very..."
JJ JJ
"Love going to get my eat on.Don't go if your in a rush and want your own table. Go there relaxed with lots of time to chill with the other..."
Casey
"My daughter and I were down from Auckland for a short break and tried Sweet Mothers Kitchen. The service was excellent I found the waiter was very..."
Maree Crabb
"delicious food, great service and price!!would definitely..."
Helen Autagavaia
"I love going to this place everytime I am back in welly. Get the Ribs with curly fries and colslaw, so yum!! My girlfriend always has yummy things..."
Ian Barr
"A popular place amongst locals, this can be it's downfall. There is often a long wait to get a table, but the food is good and reasonably priced. The..."
Aa Ch
"I love this place - their chilli wings and chowder, crab and cheese dip .... coffee mm mm very very good informal, shared trestle table dining makes..."
Kym Hamilton
"One word. Po'boy. Is that one word? Who cares go get..."
Lucy
"Some friends of ours had popped in earlier to try and get a table booked but it was busy so we went off to another bar and they gave us a call when..."
Elaine Young
"This place is always busy! They food is Southern American food and it is really good. One American lady next to me was concerned if it was..."
Reviewer007
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is popular, so arrive early on busy nights as they don't take bookings. However, they offered to call us in half an hour once..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Firstly, assigning a website 'tag' of Mexican is not supposed to make this a Mexican place (a response to others comments). The restaurant does not..."
Chris
"One of my favourite places to dine whenever I'm in Wellington. Cheap, cheerful and fun. Love the food (yes rich but it doesn't pretend to be anything..."
Missy Davidson
"I had lunch at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the service was efficient and on time, especially when you only have an hours' lunch. the food was good and..."
Tasha
"I was a customer in this restaurant and find the staff are friendly and professional in their service. I love the food, the portion is good and..."
Leigh
"I adored Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Atmosphere very upbeat, service was very friendly and energetic. Food was particularly good, very tasty and not..."
Alice C
"Great mexican-styled well-priced food in a relaxed and funky atmosphere, excellent range of mexican beers to boot. Best mexican food I've had in..."
Duncan Neilson
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is Wellington eating staple. Every time I venture down to this part of the country I tick another dish off the menu and have..."
Madicattt
"Sweet Mother’s Kitchen stole our hearts, arteries included. This is unapologetic, calorific dining at it's best. Expect Cajun and Creole dishes..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"My recent trip to Wellington with my sister meant that I could once again, indulge in some of the spectacular food that Wellington has to offer. My..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great food and food choices, great service, near the heart of the city. Cost is average for the area, but given the excellent food I rank this..."
Charlie Callcut
"Cajun food - what's not to like? Well maybe the fact that it is SO hard to get a table, let alone one of the two oh so desirable booths .... but if..."
Kai Luv
"Have eaten here for 12 years off and on. The food comes served in little plastic baskets, so it really does feel like the quintessential diner..."
Graeme Wooller
"Very good service, good menu … not overly extensive. Food was very good quality all around. They know how to prepare fried chicken and their..."
karandeep singh
"The burritos were awesome! Reasonable price and simple and big. 😍 Ribs was dried and the sauce was too much, but it was good to..."
AnnA
"Finally…a restaurant that knows how to do a steak medium-well, without the chef throwing his toys out of the cot, or knives at the serving staff. I..."
Nick Dobier
"A great find in Wellington for those on the lookout for great Cajun food. The blackened fish is to die for, the Jambalaya delicious and even Beignet..."
Tony Redhead
"After seeing that there was Jumbalaya on the menu, I couldn't go past. It made my nose run a bit but unlike the song my pants weren't on fire. Next..."
anthony851
"My new favourite restaurant in Wellington! The food is fantastic. Nice American flavours and good portion sizes. Service was great and although we..."
Nikhil George
"Love this place and the bustling vibe. Food was delish. Happy to provide some pulled pork for my salad instead of chicken ....and it wasn't on the..."
Lynette Edmonds
"Went there for there for breakfast and dinner. For breakfast had the eggs bomba, breakfast burrito with SMK spicy sausage and a side of hash. It was..."
Stacey Wang
"My wife and stopped by here for some lunch. Had an amazing lunch here. The service was great! Comfortable seating and eating area. I would have..."
Krishin Stephen Pillay
"Lovely food and good choice, reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly. Really nice...."
Janet Taylor
Zambrero
Zambrero
75/100 (418 ratings)
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"Staff were really friendly and the food was made really quick but to high quality. The salads were really fresh and the chicken was nice and soft..."
Junioroakes3
"I had their beef nachos with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes and garlic sauce and it was delicious all for $13! Was a great size for a lunch..."
Jessica
"In my opinion, it is the best fast food joint at the moment. The vegetarian chikito is sooooo tasty I could eat it everyday! The selection of..."
Kris
"Sunday lunch. Popped in after yoga. Not been here before. They do vegan or veggie versions of their dishes. Eg: swap meat for refried..."
Sean P E Fleming
"So yum!!!! Can't recommend enough. Only wanted a little bit of sauce and they followed that. So filling and satisfying will be back once a..."
Olivia Jackson
"Small joint with not much in terms of seating, I had low expectations when I initially stepped foot in the restaurant. Their choice of options for..."
Anant
"Yummy place for a quick bite. Think of it as a Mexican Sunway restaurant. Pick what you want, veggies, sauces, cheese. You can get a beer with..."
Bbabiuk
"Came in for lunch today and we got a couple of the smaller Burrito options. Whipped up quickly "Subway style" with no dramas. Both Chicken ones and..."
Simon Kearsley
"Yes I love it! This is like the subway of Mexican food, it's really fast and somewhat healthy. The white rice was really good and I believe they have..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Like a Mexican version of subway. So basically better flavours and nicer decor. There are a good selection of menu options and everything can be a..."
Steven Lee
"Absolutely yummy. Soft taco, very tasty, juicy, every ingredient perfect size and perfectly cooked, even the packaging is brilliant; solid container..."
Craig
"One of the better Zambreros that I have been too. Good variety of choice and the staff, when I visited, were very helpful. Burritos were very..."
Chris Torley
"As far as takeaway burritos go, Zambrero is great. The guy serving us was friendly enough and laid on burrito fillings pretty generously. The guy..."
Anthony Wong
"Great food and ability to customise your..."
Robert McDougall
"I would go here everyday if I could. Super fast, efficient, perfect for your lunch break and food is..."
Michelle Calitz
"Beautiful mexican food. Had the quesadillas heated and it was lovely. Customer service was lovely. Definitely would go back and try something..."
Jordan Wilson
"Great to have some Mexican food. Really enjoyed..."
Len Schlemmer
"It's very difficult for me to not like a Zambrero. It is my favourite fast food enterprise. Not biased because it's an Australian company. They were..."
Peter Cartledge
"Delicious burritos and for a good cause too. The charity aspect does make them a little expensive - definitely a treat not an every day food...."
Gael Price
"Review for Petone: The food is great! Staff mostly great, friendly and very helpful except for one. He makes no effort to acknowledge nor communicate..."
My Inspiration
"The food here is really good. I recommend the burrito but actually the whole menu looks tasty. I went at lunch time during a working week so it was..."
Michael McGimpsey
"Very clean and tidy place! Awesome customer service and catered to our diet with no problems at all. Only bummer is the amount of meat served, could..."
Tj Carr
"Love this place. Ethos is great. Feed the world one taco at a time. Great flavours and options. Super fast service and open till late. IQ barrito is..."
Jared Wood
"Had the burritos and classic bowl. Food is always tasty and fresh. Eco friendly, can we have some kind of eco plate with our burritos? ditch the..."
Adrian