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The Thistle Inn
91/100 (2191 ratings)
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Place Is Nuts
Fish & chips
Wagyu Burger
Apricot
Lamb
Roasted Potatoes
Bruschette
Duck Liver
Fish
Salad
Scallops and Black Pudding
Pork
Scallops
Fresh Oyster
Short ribs
Salad
Ribeye steak
Tuna
Fish and Chips
Wine
Salmon
Fish of the Day with Chips
Beer
Paua Fritters Preserved Lemon Aioli
Garlic bread
Wellington on a Plate Burger 2023
Lamb Rump
Fish & Chips
Cherry Chocolate Trifle
Prawns
Burger
Citrus Cured Salmon Pickled Radish
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"I eat out 2-3 times per week most weeks. The Thistle is possibly Wellington's best kept dining experience secret. The food is fab, the staff are..."
Sean Wilson
"The thistle inn is a amazing place to have functions, (my wedding) from the very beginning and right up until the day they were friendly and..."
Laura Jones
"Had my 50th birthday party at the Thistle inn..was a great night and can't fault the staff as they were awesome ļæ½ Thoroughly recommend for a..."
Carolyn Davies
"Awesome atmosphere yummy food and just a great place to drink quality wine and..."
Di Hutton
"I worked for the Thistle Tavern back in the 90's with my Dad and it was a favourite drinking spot for many of my uncles back in the day before it was..."
Alina Watson
"Wonderful evening last night at the Thistle. Superb wine matching and wonderful food - the smoked pork was the choice of two of my companions,..."
Rob McGregor
"Great food, great staff. Already making plans to..."
Morgan Ruigrok
"THistle Inn has been a favourite of my group of friends for some time. I have just enjoyed a birthday lunch there today with four of my friends. ..."
Elizabeth Johnstone
"Very attentive service, top-notch seafood chowder, and a nice piece of coffee-chocolate fudge to go with the..."
Malcolm Stayner
"Amazing feel to the pub. Has a very homely feel to it. Great selection of ales on tap and the staff are amazing too. Good work guys..."
William Allsop
"Gr8t place 4 the occasion . Warm and friendly..."
Annabelle Butler
"Great food and fabulous service from Kate last night. Would definitely reccommend..."
Amy Toomath
"Amazing service, food and ambience. Will definitely be back next time we are in wellywood! Ps. Pork crackling..."
Anna Laurent
"Looked after us for years while Wellington hosted the 7s. Will be sadly missed now it's moved to..."
Josh Te Kowhai
"Went there to celebrate my nephew's birthday.... just perfect for the occasion. Excellent food and amazing service (one of the nicest people ever....."
Monica Shin
"We had booked a room for a private function - staff Christmas Dinner. The actual place is so big that there were a variety of rooms and lots of other..."
Toakase Misa
"Booked the Marquee for the work Christmas Do. Jess made it stress free and was very helpful. They also had a booklet of package/platter options which..."
Kaisa Beech
"Excellent experience. Beautiful food. Great service, even a tour of the old building. Thank you. Made our visit to wellington extra special..."
joanna Oldham brown
"Had a great Friday night at the Thistle! Ordered the 2 for 1 October burger special. Outstandingly delicious. Staff were super friendly and..."
Carole Edwards Butters
"Great atmosphere, staff are super helpful and nice. Shoestring fries are some of the best in the..."
Damian
"Atmosphere, dining room venue amazing. Staff were superb and food fabulous. Follow up checking all was well after main course great. Strongly..."
Linda Patterson
"We saw a recommendation to visit The Thistle Inn for a meal by our hotel (social media post). We visited on a rainy night on 19 September. We were..."
Rebecca HH
"Historical place, my elderly supervisor could recall memories from his young age! The walls and floors are full of antiques. It gives a nice feeling..."
Roman Mortuza
"Very clean and comfortable dining environment Delicious meal with good..."
Fergus Mao
"A big thank you to the team, they really look after you regardless what you need. from gluten free to diary free they cater for it and the gluten..."
Hubert Kuzel
"My first time here at this absolute gem of a place. It's warm and inviting, casual yet sophisticated. The service was attentive and friendly, and..."
Georgie Ferrari
"I enjoyed the atmosphere. They were playing some jazzy type upbeat music. It was unexpectedly nice. I had the Butternut risotto. Very rich. Tasted..."
William Nachand
"It's our favourite bar in Wellington - lovely old pub that's been tastefully renovated. Great food and superb bar staff. Always have 2 or 3..."
John Hancock
"The private function room was perfect for celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary lunch with family and friends. The staff were very attentive, and..."
Barbara Gault
"Wow a great lunch with a friend. Impressive menu and impeccably executed. My scallops with black pudding was lovely and the accompanying salad..."
Wendy Page
"They are the epitome of hospitality. Service and food were top notch with very knowledgable and professional staff members who are passionate about..."
Panz C
One80o Restaurant & Lounge Bar
86/100 (1089 ratings)
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CrĆØme BrulĆ©e
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First Class Lamb
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One80 Classic Caesar Salad
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Amritsari Tempura Battered Fish & Chips
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Rose Petal Pistachio Bombe Alaska
Beef Wellington
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"I recently dined at One80 restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite. The menu showcased a variety of innovative dishes, blending..."
Pratik Nagpal
"Amazing food. The beef wellington was the winner. The lamb was average compared to the beef wellington. Delicious entree and desert as..."
Faezeh Zahedi
"Outstanding beef Wellington, medium rare has just cooked perfectly. Service was..."
Nina Smith
"Very nice hotel restaurant with excellent food. The servers were really nice as well and the Beef Wellington was amazing. My first time having it and..."
Verlyn Severson
"beef wellington was good but that Earl Grey creme brulee....... omg. I'd come back here just for that. so yummy šŸ˜‹ it was so smooth and creamy and..."
Peony Yang
"Wonderful view. Delicious food. The service was mediocre at best, as the food and drinks were taken off the table before we had finished our meals..."
Ursula Rehr
"Went for a dinner with the friend, lovely service, great location, really good food, worth coming..."
Elena Byzova
"We've been fans for a long time and had the pleasure of experiencing the brand new summer menu on its debut. AMAZING (totally overused word but it's..."
Jennifer Looman
"Amazing Experience! We loved all of our dishes! The staff were friendly and we got a window seat to see the views. Would highly..."
Aimee Hockenhull
"Great food and superb service. Well done team. Couldnā€™t have asked for more. Family friendly, great views, pleasant ambience and happy..."
Vikrant Singh
"Had our fine dinning experience for our trip to Wellington booked in here. Arrived and had cocktails at the bar to begin, the cocktails were served..."
Tony Jeanes
"Beautiful lunch having high tea here. Staff were accommodating to our dietary preferences for no seafood. This place as great views except when you..."
Francine Jones
"Superb. A well thought out menu with amazing dishes. Chose to stay in house just to have the pleasure of dining here again. Very pleasant staff. Make..."
Rob Wilks
"The start of our evening here was very slow. We were forgotten about for 15 mins with no water or menus until we flagged a waiter down. Upon walking..."
Tarina Hodgson
"Food was amazing, so nice and different. But staff were unorganised , the people next to us were seated after us, had had there mains before we had..."
Daniel Rao
"One of the best dining experience Iā€™ve ever had! Great foood, service and..."
Dianne Kay
"Didn't want to venture into town so booked a table at last minute super glad I did!! Everything from amuse was 10/10. Every cooked to perfection and..."
kim ross
"Good place a a dinner. Bar staff is super friendly and..."
Vi Duc Phan
Nicolini's
85/100 (1428 ratings)
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Pescatora
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Chicken Penne
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Chicken My Way
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Pork
Tiramisu
Chicken and Blue Cheese Ravioli
Antipasti
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Torte
Calamari
Garlic bread
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Bolognese
Mussels
Lasagne Bolognese
Lasagne
Profiteroles
Veal Marsala
Carbonara
Garlic Mussels
Tortellini
Calamares
Lamb Shank
Tortellini Amatriciana
Tortelloni
Salmon
Cheese Cake
Calamari Alla Romana
Cannelloni
TiramisĆŗ
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"Absolutely phenomenal service and the quality and authenticity of the food is truly a joy. It may be slightly expensive, but if you have worked hard..."
Aritra Mandal
"Very friendly staff, great ambience and food. Will definitely be coming back..."
Arjeezy
"Been here 4 times now & never been disappointed. Love love love the ambience, the food is super DELICIOUS and the service is great. Large servings..."
Shana Wahab
"We had the ravioli and the lasagne and the two dishes would really have to compete for the best pasta ever. Great atmosphere. We had Amy serving us..."
Jay Dorset
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington, and my personal favourite. The food is phenomenal, all the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is..."
Caitlin Sinclair
"Nice warm resturant with efficient service. Friendly staff and very decent portion size. Orderd garlic bread for starters and must say it was one of..."
Tarun Parmar
"Great service and consistently good food šŸ˜‹ Penne chicken is my fav and the deserts are huge. Never left unhappy and will definitely be back!..."
Lynda Molly Grimmer
"Nicolini's is delicious without a doubt. I had the ribeye steak and my daughter had the ham tortellini. Both meals tasted divine. On the less..."
Dayna Atkinson
"Defiantly our favourite Italian Restaurant. You must book to get in here and you can see why. With another dining area out the back for a more..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"Excellent food and brilliant service. I had the spinach ricotta cannelloni and my partner had the blue cheese ravioli. Both were perfect, both really..."
Jelena Stojkov
"Wandered around on a Saturday with fiance, stumbled across Nicolinis. Luckily they were able to fit us in, as it looked quite busy. Service was fast..."
Megha Dogra
"Honestly, I really love this place! The food (especially the pasta) is always amazing, service is good and I just love the ambience and feel of the..."
M
" Best garlic bread in Wellington - so delicious!!!! An old fave with my friend group - we'll never stop coming here. Try the ravioli in particular,..."
Pippa.keel
"We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The service was very efficient and we got the Gallic bread within 5 mins. The mains were very nice too -..."
Christian
"Went here for Valentine's the food and service was exceptional. I did struggle with my blue cheese pasta dish as it was very rich but it was very..."
Kayleigh
"We used to frequently come here, have been many times and I have very fond memories of this place. Great service, great food, great price point. It..."
The Food Snob
"Pollo pasta and vegetarian ravioli + bruschetta to start with. Everything about these meals was amazing. The flavours were rich but subtle, the pasta..."
Stacy Heyman
"Lovely service and great dining experience. The margarita cocktail is really nice and not too bitter. Had the garlic bread which was divine!! For..."
Amorita Maharaj
"A great find, thanks to a recommendation. We asked for a table "out the back" which was lovely, warm and intimate, and oh so like any homely osteria..."
Ruth Mills
"Mamma mia! This is one of Wellington's best Italian restaurants. Pasta and garlic bread is amazing!! Great location and friendly staff! Will..."
Susan Roxanne
"First time in Wellington. Asked randomly for the best Italian food, everybody agreed and said Nicolini's. Totally nailed it. I had the tortellini and..."
Raquel Bermudez
"Came here not too long ago- was in wellington and had no idea where to eat. Was pouring with rain and just went into the first restaurant I saw...."
Sarah Hillier
"Stunning. Full marks for service, food and atmosphere. This family owned business knows how to treat their customers. Our group of 15 were..."
Lianne Jeffery
"Had dinner tonight after a show. My friend ordered chicken penne and I ordered Spaghetti Mussels. As always, presentation was excellent, food was..."
Sau
"Love this restaurant, Ā waitresses and manager provide amazing service. Ā The meals are a great size, and the ingredients are fresh. Ā Best thing..."
Kaaryn Denholm
"Love this place! Can order anything and it's amazing!!! Not so child friendly but for adults it's spot on. Can always fit us in and the owner is..."
Katie
"This is our favourite Italian restaurant in wellington. Good solid portions with quality ingredients, and an amazing atmosphere, especially in the..."
Michael Liang
"Went here for Dinner with my Wife. We went here for our first date 7 years ago, it was good then and even better now.Had the Garlic bread to..."
Shane Girven
"Every single time I come to Nicholinis I eat the blue cheese ravioli - I've tried everything on the menu thanks to other guests I've dined with. It's..."
Joshsuxxxx
"Love this place! Every meal is fantastic and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Not just the best Italian in Wellington but, in my opinion,..."
Erin Moffatt
"Cannot say that I am an expert when it comes to Italian fare but I think the food here tastes quite good. The price a bit towards the higher..."
Kishore Mitra
"With such a popular place I thought there was no way I could get a booking for 10 at 6.30 arranged with only 2 hours notice. No problem. On one of..."
Graham
"Great food. Italian family owned and chefs from the hearth of Italy. Very selection of Italian wines. I strongly recommend the place. Everything we..."
A.M.
"My boyfriend took me here on our first date, and then we went again on our 1 year anniversary. Both times we were lucky enough to get to sit out the..."
Leanne Smith
"Best Italian restaurant to date for me. Excellent food and service. A family restaurant that makes you feel at home. Penne Chicken and Salmon Risotto..."
Jordan Samuela
"As always Nicolinis lived up to expectation. I would advise any creamy pasta lover to order the ravioli. It has to be one of my favourite meals in..."
Georgina Garrett
"Boys Boys Boys, you never cease to impress me. The family run restaurant of Wellington. Every time I venture here I am made fuss of which is amazing...."
James Scott
"My absolute favourite restaurant!! Could easily eat here every night! Was recommended to us by a friend and have since raved about the place to..."
Courtney
"We turned up on a busy night without a booking, the lovely girl we spoke to squeezed us in so long as we were finished before the next booking, not a..."
Claire Alannah Buchanan
"Fantastic night out, the food was superb the staff great and atmosphere amazing. Our table loved it. The best Italian in NZ. Gutsy meals to die..."
Sue
"BeautifuI dinner, friendly and attentive staff. Will definately recommend to friends and..."
Mariana Andrews
"My hubby and I love this place, we think it is the best Italian in Wellington!!The food and service is always excellent. The special's..."
Sarcha
"We went to Nicolini's last week. It was awesome! The food was good, the service was outstanding. We had a really lovely time. Definitely go..."
Hannah Lander
"We (a table of 4) went to Nicolini's on Saturday night - it was a cold & wet night out but a warm and welcoming evening indoors. Dis-agree with..."
Michael Corcoran
"Contrary to reviews, we really enjoyed the service. Cosy and atmospheric on a cold Wellington night. Really delicious specials of the day (we've..."
Nicole
"We came into Nicolini's to escape the cold of night. It looked full at first, but when asking if a table was available we were shown into the back..."
Sarah
"Had a wonderful meal with great service. Waited at the bar for a table because they were busy and got an apology for the wait which was only a few..."
Geoff G
"Service is usually pretty average but the food more than makes up for it. the crumbed mushrooms are..."
Natasha
"The food was delicious, the service was excellent and very friendly. I recommend the garlic mushrooms and profiteroles!!! We will definitely be going..."
Aimee
"love love love Nicolini's!I went here on Friday night and ordered one of the specials, and it was fantastic!!Every time I come here the..."
Sarcha Keith
"Nicolini's is just great. The food is amazing, and it is amazingly priced. Very warm atmosphere with polite, friendly and efficient staff. Would..."
Alex
"My partner and I recently dined here. Warm atmosphere, friendly, lots of laughter and chatter - the place was packed which added to the cosy..."
Natasha Gedge
"Amazing Italian food. Love the menu too- very Italian. The staff rush you a bit but are really nice and informative. You may not get the best table,..."
Mattie
"For an introduction to this quaint authentic Italian cafe and bar, walk past and smell the aroma. As a first time customer recommended by a student..."
Lana Fomin
"Such good pasta, very cute set up!!So romantic!!Food is the best Italian dish I have had in Wellington, service is very fast.If you..."
Sarcha
"After reading pretty much all negative reviews on here I went in to Nicolini's thinking something bad would happen, after we had our dinner I was..."
Elaine Young
"the food is fantastic, but the venue is a let..."
Sian
"I love NicolinisIts what you expect when you go to a reasonably priced resturant which is crammed full every night. The Food is..."
Mark Adam Cohen
"We attended on a Sunday night and found the service to be excellent despite the fact the restaurant was particularly busy.The quality of..."
Nick Whiteford
"i m marco from italy and i ve been living one year in wellington.i worked at nicolini s for 5 months and let me tell,that s the best italian food i..."
Brambilla Marco
"Best place for a date or dinner with family. I give very few places a 5/5 but some are just worth it I think. We ordered veg ravioli, a risotto,..."
Sonder Woman
"We had an amazing Birthday dinner at Nicoliniā€™s last night. Food was delicious and amazing service. I wanted to say Thank you for Olivia for her..."
Shehara Dilshani
"Love the cheesy garlic bread and the shrimp fettuccine was yummy šŸ˜‹ The tortellini wasn't as good as I thought it would be. šŸ˜ Would love to see..."
Carolena Swaneveld
"We got dinner here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was great!!! Food was nice and ahtomosphere was awesome too! I got Fettucine Shrimps and it..."
AnnA
"Oh what a great evening we had at Nicolini's on the weekend, the food was great and very authentic, a real buzz and vibe in this restaurant . We'll..."
Owen Bellhouse
"Best customer service that I've experienced in NZ in 10 years. Waters were filled without asking. Piano player/singer was great. The food was..."
Alicia Osland
"Mixed reviews about our dining experience, mostly good though. I was the only one out of us that had an entree, the calamari. Very nice and I would..."
Pamela Ngan
"One of the best Italian restaurants Iā€™ve ever been to. The food was fantastic, the staff were lovely and the restaurant itself had character and..."
Morgan Marshall
"Great atmosphere. Mains and desserts were amazing. Garlic bread was saturated in butter sadly and half way through our starters the main came out..."
Sue Geale
"Absolutely phenomenal family run proper Italian restaurant! High quality food with staff who genuinely care about your dining experience...."
Alice Harrsion
"The food is outstanding. Fresh. Delicious. The stuff are all very helpful and polite. The pasta is always cook to perfection, the tomatoes sauce is..."
Andrea Merlo
"If I could rate this restaurant higher than 5, i would. The presentation is beautiful, taste is amazing. Would definitely come back to try the..."
Claudia Vaya
"Really liked the ambience here - a nice touch with the real candles. Had two of the specials the Lamb Capeletti and the Venison Rigatone - both were..."
Michael Davidson
"Well hello Nicolini whanau. What an absolute delight to stumble across your restaurant šŸ˜Š From the time we arrived-was a bit iffy getting in..."
Oostys (Nunu)
"Down in Wellington and lucky enough to re-visit Nicoliniā€™s on their first day in the new venue. Same great food. Amazing new venue. Incredible..."
Andrew Nicol
"Surprisingly Wellington has so many great Italian places. We have a few regular restaurants around the city where we go to but this place was..."
Rex S
"Huge thanks for an amazing experience last night! Big shout out to Emma, sales chicky of the year, and to moustache bro too for being a good sport!..."
James Bruniges
The Grand
84/100 (1434 ratings)
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Hot Stone Grill Steak
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steak and chips
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Salad
Fish burger
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Beef Wellington
Chocolate milkshake
Beef burger
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Lamb Rump
Braised Lamb Shank
Mushrooms
Scallops and Bacon
Fish & Chips
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Burger
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"The Grand's $12 lunch menu absolutely punches above its weight in terms of quality and quantity. This chicken corn soup was absolutely delicious! It..."
Helen
"We really enjoyed our meals the flame grill sirloin was cooked beautifully and my chicken medallions were yummy great services and lovely..."
Cindy Sinkinson
"Meals were good and service was really good. We've been here a few times and never had a problem with the food or service. Boys had the stone grills..."
Sharon Harvey
"We had the Chicken and Avocado salad and the Fish and Chips it was very niceThe duty manager was very friendly Good value for money..."
Tim 51
"Went with a group for lunch. Service was efficient and the meals came out quickly.Ā I had the open steak sandwich, which was well seasoned and..."
Wako
"We went here for a small Christmas gathering.Ā  The staff were very friendly and warned us of the wait time before we placed our order. My calamari..."
Jessica SiƔcci
"We were visiting Wellington on a road-trip with a couple friends and were looking for a casual dining experience. Thatā€™s when we stumbled upon The..."
Charle Megala
"Oh, this is one of my favorite places. I came here with my family quite a few times especially on Monday - 2 for 1 Mains & Stone Grill :P . I always..."
Camellia
"Food was amazing! And really well priced. The service was great, nice and fast. My burger was huge just exactly what I needed. Loved it! Totally..."
Rebecca Manuel
"Came here with a large group & they handled us well. It wasn't busy, but they managed to get all of our meals out at once.We ordered a range of..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Food was amazing and good sized portions . Staff were very helpful and very friendly. Great atmosphere and good vibes. Would definitely go again...."
Siobhan McGahan
"Went there Friday night with partner and his mum and aunty was amazing night atmosphere and staff were friendly and kind and I must admit loved it..."
Toni Tiopira
"Ordered the polenta calamari and it was amazing! Would come back here purely to order it again. A very casual spot and typical pub feel but I..."
EsmeEats
"Called in for breakfast, had eggs Benedict with bacon, was very impressed with the service and the food, not badly priced either, will be back..."
Bruce Tuineau
"I didn't get to have their mains but I had the entrĆ© and that was very delicious šŸ˜Š. Bacon wrapped scallops with mustard cream sauce I think very..."
Ladi Haze
"I had a steak sandwich on their express menu for $12...have to say it was the by far the most delicious meal I've had. Great quality food and it was..."
Sarah Kennar
"I can't give a five to The Grand Steak House, so I decided to given a 4.5. Me and My partner went there specially for stone grill, It was fun that..."
Emma Cheung
"Visited for lunch today with friends and had a great meal! Very good food, service was fine and good environment :) thanks for having us! Very..."
Sophie C
"Came here for 2 4 1 stone grills a couple weeks ago and it was amazing. Service was awesome, friendly staff and food was delicious. First time having..."
Keilah Tiatia
"Visited The Grand last Sunday for dinner with friends. We got there and seated ourselves. We were offered menus and water pretty quickly. Service was..."
Keith Hennessy
"Feels weird to go back and review this almost a year later, but I'm just doing an obsessive little MenuMania catchup session lol!I went..."
The Guppy
"My family (parents and two University student daughters) had some drinks and nibbles here and found the place really pleasant. Great decor, very..."
Nina M
"Four of us dined at the Grand Steakhouse on Sunday night after attending another fabulous WOW show. What's the problem with Wellington restaurants on..."
Lydia Milne
"We love the Grand! My grandsons aged 9 and 6, love The Grand breakfasts, the wonderful service, and especially Yvonne, who at their request, taught..."
Caroline Christian
"Went along before meeting friends for night out though reluctant from reading previous reviews. Can't see why now. This place was amazing considering..."
John Martin
"A large group of us (49) had dinner at The Grand on Friday. Now, a group that size is normally a recipe for disaster but we had a great night and..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Had a beautiful dish here. The catch of the day which was Hoki with a creamed caper dressing which was devine with a mash which has bacon and cabbage..."
Belinda Dowler
"very satisfied of the food in The Grand. Particularly Steamed Mussels and Stone Grilled Steak. Waitresses are passionate. I'm not keen on their..."
Carina Chang
"My partner and I were looking for a place for a nice lunch on a cold and (really) wet day. We decided to give The Grand a try especially with their..."
Anaya Parker
"decent food...very comfortable seating and amience..however service could be improvedI will definitely go..."
Cafe Chic
"reading the two reviews I was a bit optimistic about going here, but I did. My experience was good. I would definately dine here again. My husband..."
FOOD Wars
"Great service from Shannon as our waitress The coffee was perfectly done!!Breakfast was priced..."
Daniel Barker
"Excellent meal, fast efficient service. We hadn't booked but the sorted us quickly and the meal came out in good time. Would really recommend. Also..."
Geoff Zuy
"A very nice evening chilling here. Wasn't too crowded but did start filling quickly. Noticeable history prints displayed throughout the restaurant..."
Oostys (Nunu)
"Enjoyable lunch here at a reasonable price!! But alas none of our favourite seafood chowder at our last two visits there!! šŸ˜” šŸ˜¢ But luckily last..."
Phillip Yee
"Attended a 21st on level 1. Good atmosphere enhanced by being part of a family occasion. Self select music available, continuous finger foods. Tab..."
Miles Green
"Great food and service. Great to have a gas fire for winter warmth. Stone grill steaks are the way to..."
Samuel Vorster
"Wonderful service! Will definitely be back, I ordered a Jerk Chicken Burger and it was delicious! The service was also immaculate, with helpful and..."
jakeb beans
"Monday night 2 for 1 hot grill steak night was great. They also had $12 jugs of beer..."
Colin Reid
"Hubby's first time with Stonegrill left with a few toasted knuckles after a beautiful meal. I had a pork rack and was told the chops were decent......"
Attaks
"Such a beautiful restaurant. Historically placed in the middle of Wellington. They serve Stonegrill as well as "pre-cooked" steaks. Food is good and..."
Karoline Christensen
"Popped for a meal with family and had a great time. Staff were super attentive, food was great, atmosphere just right. Good kids meal options, with a..."
Key Man
"Visiting from Auckland and staying on Courtenay Place, my wife has never had stone grill before so this was the perfect place and opportunity to..."
James Halligan
"Had dinner with my parents. They wanted to have beef wellington. We also ordered the steak on special and the portions are huge! We had to take away..."
Zongjian He
"The tiger prawns were absolutely to my taste. (Only remembered to take a photo when I was almost done.šŸ˜‹) And the chicken parmigiana was great...."
Alice
"Came in with my mother and special needs Grandmother who can sometimes come across as quite rude. The staff were so lovely and accommodating to us..."
Matthew Williams
"ABV bar on the roof above the Grand. A highlight of the Wellington experience. Views over Courtenay Place. Sheltered from the wind. Cosy wvwn on a..."
Michael Donn
"Stayed at a hotel close by and ended up having 2 meals here. Very inviting attentive service. Great food. Was shown to the rooftop bar which was..."
Gavin Black
Silverspoon Restaurant & Cafe
83/100 (789 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Affogato
Great Coffee Place
english breakfast
Double Beef Burger Milk Bun
Dessert
Roast Mushroom Salad
Garlic bread
Salad
Dinner
Scallops
Lamb Rump
Risotto
Cappuccino Coffee
Cheese Scone
Omelette
Kids Pancakes
Broccoli Salad
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Burger
Salmon Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had the takeaway brunch burger! It was delicious! We also got some cute little sweets thrown in the bag which was a great touch! We will be back..."
Tootser
"Had pancakes and they just tasted like flour I had to ask for more syrup 4 times . My parents ordered burgers was 22 dollars for the meal there was..."
Krystal Sloan-meyrick
"We were 50/50 going due to the reviews but decided to try it out for ourselves and we all enjoyed our meals. I can see why customers are saying the..."
Sharon Harvey
"wonderful! loved dining here. the food service was quick and efficient. nothing was cold , overcooked or worse mixed up. the wine menu was great!..."
Milly Harris
"We popped in for brunch on a Wednesday, service was friendly and prompt- we were in and out within the hour.Surroundings were clean,..."
Nat
"Great breakfast and lunch menu. Next on our menu is to check out the dinner menu. Great for families or just needing a good meal. Great staff, always..."
Kerryn Yeats
"Nice cafe/restaurant popped in for a lunch and sampled their burger and corn fitters Quality of food was high, taste of burger very good,..."
Ollycooking.com
"Had dinner last night outstanding service we started with Garlic Bread very fresh and soft so a great way to start my Partner orded Fish of Day this..."
Jelly
"Service: Ā GreatPrice: Ā AverageFood: NiceCoffee: Very goodNice place and enjoyed eating here so would recommend this place to..."
Tasty Food Muncher
"As a family of 6 adults we went for dinner on 2 for 1 Tuesday. Ā We had a wonderful evening, the waiting staff were on point we were only seated for..."
Andreana Norris
"I thought I had posted a review of here, but apparently not.my wife and I regularly visit this place for lunch. The food is well presented,..."
PeterMS
"Was looking for a restaurant option in Upper Hutt and decided to try the Silverspoon for dinner having only been once before for lunch. Happened to..."
Kathryn
"I haven't been back here since 2003 ... until today. We wanted somewhere nicer than McDonald's for brekkie so ended up here. Drinks were ordered and..."
Julia Mc
"Yesterday my partner and I along with his family dined at your restaurant for his Nanaā€™s 90th Birthday.Ā We were a rather..."
Clare Savage
"Dined here to celebrate my birthday on 9th May. Friendly staff, we were given a nice table and quickly offered the menus. Entrees chosen were the..."
Vicki McCabe
"We visited Silverspoon Restaurant for my Mother's birthday having a large group of about 20 people. Silverspoon was fantastic with regular..."
Michelle K
"My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous meal with our son and his girlfriend while we were visiting them in Wellington, NZ. All four of us thoroughly..."
James Bissell
"We love going to Silverspoon Restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries or any other special occasions. I got given a voucher for Christmas and think..."
Kristine
"Awesome food and service. The Xmas turkey was succulent. Waitress kept us informed of timing. Others at my table also enjoyed their meals. Well..."
Coralie Walton
"Excellent service, great food. Loved the experience there. They have great prices and a very friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a nice..."
Anthony Close
"I've come here for coffee several times and find it to have friendly staff, fairly quick service and a pretty good coffee at a reasonable..."
Jen
"We were lucky enough to dine at Silver Spoon tonight and were very impressed. We have had brunch there before but never dinner. We were seated..."
Chelle Robinson
"Very good food and wine. Service was a bit off..."
Rob Carruthers
"My family and I have visited Silver Spoon many times over the last few years, and we always love it! The food is amazing, and the service is..."
Emma Burns
"I love popping into the Silver Spoon for a lovely muffin and cuppa, I have also had lunch there a couple of times and highly recommend both the food..."
Jen Tyson
"Dinner at the Silverspoon last night was a spur of the moment thing, for a business directors meeting, however the staff looked after us very well...."
Wayne
"While not a fan of the change of decor since I was last in, I am a big fan of the service and the food.We hadn't booked and they were..."
Jan
"This restaurant is a favourite of ours. We discovered it through the entertainment book - fell in love with their scallops and venison. Always great..."
Sheelagh
"TA quiet Friday night due to the rugby being on, so the place was a little lacking in a buzz, but that was about the only thing to detract. Smart..."
Ian Stronach
"We dine here frequently and call in for coffee often. The service is always excellent and they cater for our year old grandaughters marvellously! We..."
Tony Fisher
Portlander
83/100 (1780 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
European
European
New Zealand
Grill
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sirloin Steak
Meat
Chowder
Venison Special
Burger
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Garlic bread
Salmon Entree
Pasta
Prime rib
Ribs
Wakanui Ribeye
Beef
Red wine
Prawns
Sticky Lamb Ribs
Mashed potato
Toasts
Spring Potatoes
Deer Milk Panna Cotta
Pasta
CrĆØme BrulĆ©e
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Creme Brulee
Scallops
Juice & Smoothies
Duck
Fish of the Day
Oyster
Beef Tartare
Lamb
Risotto
Port Jus
Pesto
Salmon
Lamb Ragu
Fish
Duck
Pork
Chateaubriand
Cheeseburger
Sit down
New Zealand
Grill
Steakhouse
European
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Awesome service and food. Highly recommend...."
Tracey Thurston
"FOOD: Panko cauliflower was life-changing! šŸ”„ Proper seasoning, great texture, enough cheesiness, youā€™d barely notice youā€™re eating..."
Meimei
"I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as..."
Vicky Yiu
"This place is very good at what they do. The steak cuts, cooking of the cuts, sauces, sides and wines are on point!!! I found having a steak with a..."
Mareko Panapa
"Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Ordered garlic ciabatta, 21 day dry aged beef burger and 35 day dry aged 500g..."
Vogue Foodie
"Portlander is situated inside the Rydges hotel and we had decided to come here for dinner. The service on arrival was friendly and we were seated..."
LiLi Bee
"Went for dinner for the first time here tonight and it was very surprising. The food portions were quite generous - which was nice and it was hot,..."
Sei
"Came for Burger Wellington on a Plate. Was a steak burger with Fix and Fog peanut butter, it was really nice. Loved how it was served in a box...."
Sharon Harvey
"Had the chance of stopping by this little gem last weekend! Good date place if you want something intimate. The cocktails are nice and reasonably..."
Panini T
"portlander bar and grill is one of the best steak houses ive been to with its restaurant style cuts and atmosphere. I ordered the free range hereford..."
Tate Hollis
"Went here for dinner with hubby. Awesome food. Customer service was good and atmosphere was nice. Nice and easy to get remaining food in a takeaway..."
Tbroadley
"Having returned from a disappointing restaurant meal where we left our food we returned to the hotel and ordered the Portlander dry aged burger. It..."
Megha Dogra
"The food is excellent and the place looks great after their refurb. Definitely on the more pricey side of dining but definitely worth..."
Plaunge
"Had Ribs and desserts. The ribs were especially juicy and rich in flavour. It took quite awhile to be served but it serves the purpose. Dessert was..."
AA
"Came here as we stayed at the Hotel above. I had the fish which was beautiful & my partner had the steak. Couldn't fault it. We also had room service..."
Sara King
"Came here for dinner sometime last month and I really like the restaurant's classy, comfortable vibe. We ordered their wakanui steak and lamb shank..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Came here with my family on a trip of Wellington.Atmosphere was amazing. We started with some natural oysters and wine, it was so so so..."
Mimirello
"We had another great lunch at Portlander today. And I'm starting to see a bit of a trend in three areas;1. The quality of meat is always..."
The Wanderer
"Utterly impressed for a hotel place. I came for dinner because of the Entertainment Card discount. I stayed for 4 hours because of the food..."
Mya
"Went last night for a work dinner, the steak tartare was unbelievable as was the crime brƻlƩe. cheese platter and salami platter was..."
Salya
"Went there on Saturday part of a party of 14 we emailed thru our order 2 weeks earlier we were going to the rugby so wanted to eat before the match...."
Rene Robertson
"Love the little outside area on a nice day. The shredded lamb burger is something to behold - I return purely for this item. Also amazing selection..."
Richard Naylor
"Superbly cooked steak! Gave this restaurant s hi with a foodie friend and while the menu is a little limited if you don't want steak - if you DO want..."
EpiCurious
"Stay here for work frequently Normally venture out for dinner but decided to eat at the hotel. Was busy but got a table easily. Decided on the..."
Nik
"Was positively impressed by breakfast service at Portlander. The buffet bar had sophisticated options to cater for any taste or preference. There was..."
Olga Palmer
"I've only been here once and it was a great experience. I had a delicious burger and my partner had an equally yummy steak. Portion looked small when..."
Sammy Jo
"Often frequent this spot for coffees and other drinks during the day. Its a nice comfy and quiet spot so good for chats and there is a little buzz..."
Team Thomas
"Hands down one of the best restaurants in Wellington. If you want a decent steak cooked perfectly, then this is the place you need to go to. I've..."
Damage
"Saw this as one of the recommended places for steak, brought my parents here for their last night in Wellington. Decided on this place as soon as I..."
Lesley Chen
"We are regulars here. The food is consistently good and the service is always excellent. The steaks are extremely tender and cooked to..."
FurryBrownGuy
"If you want a quality steak, cooked exactly the way you want it, this is the place to go. I found it to be a bit pricey for what was actually plated,..."
Featured Eats
"The food was delicious and the service 10/10. I had the entrƩe porkbelly and scallops and confuit duck for my main. Superb! Definitely a fave in..."
Manz87
"I wouldn't usually venture into a hotel restaurant - always feel they are the domain of tourists and travellers on business. Winning a voucher for..."
Philip Reeve
"The breakfast buffet is outstanding especially the continental section. Also fantastic for those gluten free like me. You must try the pancake..."
Dani Hennessy
"Took my boyfriend here the night of the hobbit movie midnight screening, we missed our train and called to change our reservation the staff were more..."
Stasha Rapata
"The mashed potato alone is worth a trip here. It's so good. The chunky fries and onion rings were also superb. My only complaint is the dessert..."
Kate
"I've been here twice for Wellington On A Plate, and quite a few birthdays now (mine and others)... I have complete confidence in being able to..."
WineListPlease
"We came here before heading to WOW, it was pretty full of people heading that way and making use of their special menu.The food was good, I..."
Muffin Mum
"I have been here for coffee and drinks on a number of occasions at varying times of day. Usually I have found the service pleasant and prompt. On my..."
PeterMS
"Pork ribs with beautiful slaw and thick cut potato wedge chips- amazing. The meat just fell off the bone and so so saucy. Expensive but worth it...."
SarahandElla
"Breakfast is SUPERB! We come here quite often. $29 but worth every cent especially for those big eaters! Very unique, love the milk/juice bottles,..."
Geneva Pearson
"Stayed at Rydges last week and ate here for breakfast. SO GOOD. Really enjoyed it. great selection of food, plenty available and everything was..."
Fleur Peps
"I took my wife out for a quick lunch before going on to something else .We were met at the counter with a great smile and were told we would have a..."
Wayne Tuapola
"The most amazing steak I have ever tasted, hands down. Cooked to perfection, with excellent and simple sides to compliment it. The cocktails weren't..."
CaptFuntimes
"Our party of six dined here at the Portlander Bar & Grill last night. Four of us chose the same main course. This was to be the Pistachio Lamb...."
Bob Lee
"I wanted to take my partner here because he's a man who likes his steak and he was not disappointed! We didn't have a reservation and it was quite..."
Joanne
"Magnificent service, great people, awesome food. It was 22.15, I had thought they close at 23.30 when in fact it was 22.30 (boo wellingtonnz.com) but..."
Kutluhan
"Myself and partner visited Portlander for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with a dark beer loaf, which was full of grains, loved it. I..."
Biggie C
"Four of us went for a friendā€™s birthday, and as the friend had recently dined there and said heā€™d be back for his birthday he was recognised and..."
Annie Mckissack
"Learnt about their burgers just the other day.Decided to give the lamb one a try. It was delicious - pulled lamb cooked in duch fat - just..."
Rosemary Young
"We stayed at the Rydges Hotel and had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Portlander over the duration of our stay. The service was excellent with..."
Izzy Holland
"I dined here with friends on a Saturday night, the service and food were great. My friends had the lamb which they both enjoyed and I had the fish of..."
Leigh H
"After attending WOW last Sunday my wife and I went for dinner at the Portlander. We were very impressed with the staff who were very friendly and as..."
Paul Jennings
"My partner and I recently dined at the Portlander and found a complete service from the time we walked in to the time we left. The service was second..."
Anna Leahy
"We have recently been lucky to dine at Portlander Bar and Grill, we weren't sure what to expect as we took our 3 kids with us. We had a great time,..."
Paul F
"Yum! The dinner we had here was excellent. We each had 3 courses and enjoyed them all. The entree was fresh seafood including lovely whitebait..."
Kimmy
"I went there earlier this month with my family and my partner's family. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a steak that was cooked perfectly to..."
Wendy Yee
"Fantastic night at Portlander.Last Friday myself and the lads from work wanted a few beers after a long busy week at work.Great..."
Shane Walker
"WOW, what an amazing experience, "portlander" is by far the biggest thing to hit Wellington, if I could I would eat there every night.My partner..."
Jade Redfern
"We are Aucklanders who were fortunate enough to be invited to this new restaurant. It gave us the opportunity to compare the standard of fine dining..."
Wai Se Fei
"I went to the Portlander with a couple of friends and it was a really enjoyable evening. The service was great, staff were very friendly, and no..."
Jessica Young
"Recently my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary dinner and decided to go to the Portlander after hearing great things from some of our..."
Kazia Ataria
"My husband and I recently went to the restaurant at Rydges Wellington - The Portlander. We had heard several good things about this restaurant and..."
Belinda N
"I was recently invited to join a friend at the Portlander Restaurant at Rydges Hotel in Wellington. Everything about my experience was amazing. Such..."
Emily Nixon
"I have to say that the Portlander cooks the BEST steaks in town. Sirloin steak on the bone is to die for. Service was impressive and the overall..."
Matt
"My husband and I chose this restaurant as we wanted to show our future in-laws the standard of fine dining in Wellington and we were not let down at..."
Jennifer Yee
"Upon arrival at the Portlander Bar & Grill, I found the atmosphere warm and pleasant, and the wait staff were all very personable, knowledgeable..."
Major Yee
"This place is unreal, we had a meal here on Saturday night and the place was humming. We had heard about the place through friends and they were so..."
Rob Von Hartitzsch
"Amazing!! A large group of us dined here for "Wellington on a Plate - Long Lunch - Grain vs Grass Fed" and all I can say is amazing. Every single..."
Fam Webster
"A group of friends and I went for a leaving dinner (about 12 of us) and were blown away at how attentive the staff were to such a big group. Normally..."
Katy Smart
"I walk past the window everyday and thought I would give it a go. WOW is all I can say, restaurant was full so had to wait for a table in lounge bar..."
Sam
"I had dinner with colleagues and was blown away by the atmosphere of the place and the food was excellent. I haven't found it in too many, if any..."
Andrew O
"I went here with a business associate and had a fantastic experience. My t-bone was absolutely the lovely, large, perfectly cooked piece of meat I..."
David Blue
"I have been here twice and both times had a steak. Those two steaks share first equal for the best steaks I have ever had. So delicious - and not as..."
Laura Kay
"Nice restaurant we had the tomahawk 800g. We waited for awhile as we were advised it might take longer as the steak was big but it was cooked to..."
Ann K
"The desserts at Portlander restaurant are simply delightful! Their selection offers a delectable array of flavors and textures. From rich and creamy..."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"What a delicious celebratory meal we enjoyed for my daughterā€™s graduation from Victoria University. There were 6 adults and the men chose the..."
Kelly Beckett
"Several hit it out of the park. We arrived without a reservation and when only the bar was open. We asked for a food accommodation and they..."
Andrea Brentano
"Just had a really great meal here, the food was outstanding, the service was top notch, the staff are amazing. Really could not recommend more...."
Lyndelle Barnett
"My goodness the food was delicious. Their lamb steak/rib combo, Maryland chicken & cauliflower gratin is our new favorite. Best of all is their..."
Nicola Sims
"Had my birthday dinner here tonight and it was amazing. Service was top notched, both servers were pleasant, really helpful and gave great..."
Amanda Pledger
"Located inside a nice, clean hotel. Food was very yommy, had the smoked chowder which was super nice and filling. Texture just the right amount of..."
Peony Yang
"Located onsite within The Rydges Hotel on the ground floor. Nice atmosphere and friendly service from the waitresses. Easy access for wheelchairs and..."
PL V
"Our waiter made our evening very enjoyable. He was very friendly and attentive. Wife loved the steak, and I had the rump and ribs were..."
Zac Farrugia
"I had ā€œthe cheese burgerā€ and this is the best ever! This is what the cheese burger is. It was not only cheesy but patty was so yummy. Plus,..."
JOHN AHN
"Beef is delicious but I was expecting a bit more of bacon. And it would be good to have the option for an aioli instead of regular tomato..."
Fabian Meriles
Panhead Tory Street
82/100 (754 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Cafe
Pub
Brew Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Brew Pub
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
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Lunch
Panhead American Pale Ale
Irish Potatoe Stout
Double Beef Double Cheeseburger
Squid Ink Bun
Panhead Rat Rod Hazy IPA
Panhead Nuts
Piston Plater
Pulled Brisket Croquette
Meat Eaters Platter
Loaded fries
Vegan Burger
Cocktail
Short Rib
Beer
Espresso Martini
Garlic bread
Mixed Vegetarian Platter
BEEF BRISKET
Fish & Chips
Reuben Sandwich
Sit down
Pub
Brew Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Place is outstanding, has cool ornaments and great atmosphere, food was amazing,pork was right on the money, staff are more then happy to help if you..."
david mayall
"Iā€™ve been drinking Panhead Sandman and Rat Rod Hazy IPAs all over NZ for the past 3 weeks, so it was fun to go to the Wellington brewery. It was..."
Marsha Russell
"Great atmosphere, awesome food, amazing beer, friendly helpful staff, what else do you need? Highly recommend the craft beers available...."
Albie Lisala
"Good location, good beer. Love to come back on a sunny day but was nice with an indoor fireplace..."
Matt Weldon-Smith
"There's a good selection of beers; obviously there's the Panhead stuff you'd expect, but also some small batch stuff that's pretty good. I highly..."
James Coleman
"Yet another good start to our Wellington on a plate quest. Panhead Tory delivered not only fantastic food but a convivial atmosphere. Tried a the..."
Fraser Kitt
"Awesome beer, with awesome people. The ambience is pretty much what you get at any other craft brewery. As long as the beer is good, they will draw..."
Klaus
"Busy on a Tues with Quiz Night. Had to sit outside. Therefore kinda sandflyish and mozzies. They put the heaters on which helped with the cold. Beer..."
Deborah Hughes
"Panhead has been my favorite brand of craft beer in New Zealand and Super Charger and Hazy IPA after 2021 are always my first..."
Liam Wang
"Came in for a coffee, stayed for a beer. I'm a big fan of Panhead and it was nice to try a couple of their session brews which aren't available in my..."
Morgan Williams
"The WOAP was very good. The spring rolls weren't my first choice but the popcorn chicken was sold out. The food was..."
Skitter The Flying Squirrel!
"Pulled pork loaded fries were..."
Jeremy Tozer
"Good beer and food experience when in Welly. Tasters are available. Prices are high, but so is..."
Peter L.
"Amazing ambiance, they have a very easy way of ordering and paying for food and drinks from your table. The nachos were amazing and went down a treat..."
Mariella Lansi
"Great place, warm and cosy with fantastic beers and assorted beverage options. Cool decor and equally cool staff, highly..."
Artie Ward
"Cool place, great food, nice drinks..."
Mahnaz
"Visited on a Tuesday 'Quiz Night' .. actually having fish 'n chips .. being invited by a local quiz group .. so much fun and laughter .. even..."
Martin Kutsch
The Crab Shack
81/100 (5634 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Shack
Lamb
Shellfish
And Blue Cheese Sauce
Shack Spiced Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Cajun Catch of the Day
Fish
Salmon
Shrimp
Pork
Steak
Pulled Pork
Crab Cake
Pasta
Fish & chips
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Wings
Tapas
Fish of the Day
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Chicken Burger
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Prawns
Chili
Fish burger
Sirloin Steaks
Paella
Garlic bread
Crab Pot
Tempura
Crab
Cheese burger
Chicken Wings
Croquettes
Clams
Fries
Clam Chowder
Cakes
Calamari
Cider
Crab and Prawn Cakes
Mussels
Crab & Clam Fettucine
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Street Parking
Cash Only
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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 didnā€™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 šŸ‘ŒšŸ¾ 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. Ā Love the atmosphere and location. Ā 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 placeļ¼It has good atmosphereļ¼Staff are also really friendlyļ¼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! Ā 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!Ā  Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu.Ā  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.Ā 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 Ć© o meu caso, Ć© 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.Ā  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' nameĀ has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by theĀ familiarityĀ of the name.Ā 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 šŸ«¶ love the steak- the cheese sauce's just *chef..."
Sharon Shum
"One of Wellyā€™s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. Itā€™s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. Itā€™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..."
ā€¢ CADweazle ā€¢
"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
Glasshouse Bar And Grill
77/100 (161 ratings)
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Pub
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Lamb Shank and Peas
Salmon and Red Cabbage
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Scotch Fillet Steak Mains
Belly Pork Entree
Rib eye
Spaghetti carbonara
Garlic bread
Double Chocolate Brownie
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Chateaubriand
Strawberry Collins
Wellington on a Plate Burger
Beef Short Rib Bourguignon
"Worth it if you get the grab one deals for this place, we have come here before for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Great food! Last time I came..."
Cheeseburger
"Ordered Pulled Pork Burger. Very tasty!Pleasantly surprised, service was prompt and polite. Environment was a little shabby due to renovations..."
Darren Jay
"My partner and I had lunch here last Sunday and the food was delicious. I had the fish and my partner had the steak and both looked spectacular on..."
Kate S
"We got a deal voucher on line which was $25.00 for $50 credit. The decor is nice but we were the only ones there at lunch so it lacked atmosphere..."
Food Lover
"Very good food and service at this restaurant.Have eaten in a lot of Wellington restaurants and this is up there. A little Wellington..."
Matt Buck
"We really enjoyed our meal here at Frankie's. The staffs were so lovely and offered good service. We ordered a 550g medium rare Beef fillet to share...."
Yuan Z
"I was quiet happy with my experience at Frankies. Staff was pleasant and as helpful as we asked them to be. Food was well prepared with attention to..."
Elliot
"We had a fantastic meal here, quality ingredients,creative menu and freindly staff. The prawn toast starter was a highlight. Great decor, super comfy..."
Clare Eames
"The lamb was delicious and tender! The photo didnā€™t do justice to it. Itā€™s the kinda place you wouldnā€™t notice by walking in front of..."
NatƔlia Z
"The best service ever in NZ. Had dinner in Frankie's on 14th April Easter Friday. We were impressed by the service, positive energy provided by a..."
Ada Wong
"We had dinner through first table tonight. The food was amazing, tasty. Service was super friendly,very enjoy having dinner here. Will be back..."
Barry Li
"Amazing. Everything was perfect! I would say probably the best restaurant i have been to in a while. The food..service everything was perfect! Will..."
Joanne Hosie
"Fantastic array of delicious breakfast foods. They have all the hot foods from bacon and sausages to hash browns and poached eggs, muesli and exotic..."
Anthony Kendrew
"Every dish was delicious, and the waiter was very..."
Angela Wan
"Went with my mother for Christmas lunch. In addition to good food and excellent service from attentive staff, I was particularly pleased that there..."
Michael Heliotis
"Good food and service though the wait was a little on the longer..."
Jonathan Luo
"frankie's bar and eatery is probably one of the most underrated hidden gems in wellington, or quite possibly, ever! i think that i speak on behalf of..."
Sophia
"As a treat for our family, we like to have Christmas lunch out somewhere different as we donā€™t often eat out, and so far this has been the best..."
Bruce Tui
"Nice little Bar attached to the Thorndon Hotel. Very amicable polite and accomodating fellows working the bar. Pleasant place to sit and socialise..."
Gerard McCall
"Amazing food and amazing service. I was stoked with my meal. Had the vegan option of their WOAP burger. It was so delicious, and I had a wonderful..."
Rachel Tovey
"We attended this well presented Eatery / bar as a last minute, late evening dinner after work type deal. The gentleman who served us, I should have..."
Oliver Ellice
Jack Hackett's Irish Pub
77/100 (449 ratings)
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Home Cut Fries Fries Deluxe
Steak Salad Chips Woth Garlic Butter
hp Sauce Tomato Sauce with Cutlery
Roast dinner
Beer
Garlic bread
Potato Wedges
Pinta
Mushroom Sauce
Steak Meal
steak and guinness pie
Chicken Nachos
Sirloin Steak
Surf and Turf
Ribs
T-Bone Steaks
Roasted Pumpkin & Halloumi Burger
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"Where do I start. This place is a gem. Very friendly staff. Very fast service. The live band made the atmosphere and the experience that much more...."
Terrence Tafadzwa Tapera
"Amazing staff, awesome food, fantastic live music. Thursday 2 for 1 was an added bonus. If I lived here I would definitely be back! Recommend to all...."
Leanne
"Very friendly staff My wife and I went on Thursday for dinner and it was 2 for 1 mealsWe had the chicken and the Dublin cheeseburger..."
Tim 51
"Great atmosphere with live music, fantastic tap beer range, many screens for sports viewing, my personal Fav plates: JamesonsĀ & LP glazed Ribs, The..."
Santiago Vadillo
"Great place. All I had to do was blow up 100 balloons and I got a free..."
Corina Mathie
"Hearty food, maybe a bit too much salt. Excellent service. Great location in the middle of the dining and entertaining part of the city. High and low..."
Peter Kinley
"Cool place for a quick bit to eat. Steak was cooked to perfection, chips were delish and salad was nice and fresh. Service was excellent. Have been a..."
Joanne Hosie
"Excellent hospitality, Excellent food and drinks..menu has a good variety, I throughly recommend the pub specials which you access ordering online..."
Anouska (Nosh)
"Everything was going well but then we had an encounter with one of the staff. The ones we interacted with were absolutely lovely including one of the..."
Bomb NZ
"I came in this morning to watch the allbacks play and was met with a warm welcoming smile. The amazing bartender upstairs I believe her name was..."
Matthew Steenson
"Highlight of my trip to Wellington, our server made us feel so welcome. Would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks so much to our server Finn! Best..."
Stephen Kay
"Great spot for a quick pint or a meal with your favorite spirits. Lovely service and clean..."
Catherine Jevic
"Way better food than I expected from an Irish pub. The prawns and chicken were..."
Jocelyn Smith
"Food was delicious and well priced. Service was..."
Susan Morrison
"Great location. Good vibe. Sat down and some Irish guy greeted me and said: "Hey, mate! You happy?" Good food. "You can't go wrong at an Irish pub",..."
Craven Coetzee
"I had a really nice time at Jack Hackets. The pints were proper and all good. Fiona looked after us, she knew all about Guinness, and craic. Would..."
Tim Hardy
"Nice lunch with the family. Had to improv some bar snacks for the kids, but they were happy with chips and chicken nibbles. WOAP burger was..."
Key Man
"Not much open on monday it seems but this place is and it was a good stop for a much needed drink before a dinner reservation. Spacious. Lots of..."
Leigh Anne Darilek
"Come in most Wednesday for the steak and a couple of beers. The service Fuennella provides is excellent and keeps us coming back..."
Andy Parry
Portofinos Restaurant Wellington Cbd
75/100 (1982 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Pizza
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Chocolate Torte
Bruschette
Clam Pasta
Pesto
Fettuccine Con Pollo
Pasta
Coca cola
Cheesecake
TiramisĆŗ
Salad
Spaghetti Bolognese
Pizza Margherita
Scallops
seafood platter
Calamari
Calamari
Garlic bread
Gelato
Risotto
Spaghetti Marinara
Cannelloni
Salmon
Profiterol Fondante
Vegetariana Pizze
Veal on Mushroom Sauce
Margaritas
Tiramisu
Risotto Alla Pescatora
Pineapple Juice
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
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Full Bar
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Mid-range
"Listed in one of my favourite pasta restaurants!!! The lasagna is novel that served with soup-like sauce, which is pretty appetising, but the pasty..."
Vicky Yiu
"Been to Portofino 3 times now and never disappointed. Favourite Spaghetti bolognese in welly, so flavorful. Service always amazing,..."
Kelly Violet
"We have beeen there with friends for birthday party staff was very nice, friendly and lovely. We all had pasta, pizza, and other things. All food was..."
Monika Ć‘Ć Ä·hwāł
"VERY Friendly staff, clean place in a prime location with long Peroni served from the tap and yum food with a wicked view. Highly..."
The Food Snob
"A great restaurant if you want something along the water. Great for big groups the pasta and the pizzas are all amazing - the garlic bread is also..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"I love Portofino, great pasta, good cocktails and service is always quick! Great for before a show like WOW! If you like Italian give Portofino a..."
Elisa Lamb
" Amazing experience went there this weekend with big group orderd pizza and pasta. Pizza was so delicious real italian and pasta either. Surely..."
Khush
"We popped in here an hour before having to head back to our cruise ship. The staff were exceptional. So friendly and accommodating. I asked for..."
GoodFood4Me
"Nice Italian restaurant on the waterfront. I had a Hawaiian pizza which was delicious :) I also tried some of my friends carbonara which was also..."
SH
"We had a wonderful time here the food was delicious and staff were some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. I can't wait to go back...."
Estelle Gillies
"It was a Friday night and we were craving for Italian food. We ordered 2 ice teas (lemon and peach) and pesto pizza pane. Service was fast despite..."
Nikhil Goyal
"Was really nice food and ok service! Food came out very fast. Only downfall was they made us wait at the bar to pay for our meals which took about 15..."
Jade Cocurullo
"Great service and always an awesome steak! Mario is a gem and looks after everyone so well. Location of Queens wharf is stunning in summer. Outside..."
Tracey Davis
"I've been to Portofino a lot of times throughout the country (Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington) and they never fail to impress, the food is..."
Amy Johnson
"I've been to this place about 3 times now. It is my favourite italian restaurant in Wellington. Food is amazing, big portion, reasonable price, and..."
Foooodie Explorer
"The most enjoyable dining experience.Spent New Years in Wellington, this restaurant was definitely one of the best that stood out from many others we..."
Tor
"Portofino is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. The bench seating is our favorite place to sit but now they are ripped and tatty letting..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"Portafino is well situated in Wellington. It sits on the waterfront where you can catch the sun setting on the water as you delve into your spaghetti..."
Alicia McQuade
"Was alright food. Really enjoyed entree bread, and main was good, but dessert was a let down. Really big portions throughout! Was a bit annoying..."
Loren Svensek
"The food was great. But could work on costumer service, staffs seems a bit snobby. A great view of the ocean from where we were sitting. Portofino,..."
Junina D. Santos
"...he spaghetti marinara with a salsa sauce. It was great, there were lots of fresh mussels in their shell and all throughout the pasta there was..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"I went to the restaurant for dinner with some trepidation, due to reading unflattering earlier reviews. But I had recently enjoyed a nice lunch there..."
E Cook
"Went here for a Hens night and had the best service and the best food!! We had the top mezzanine all to ourselves and were looked after by a..."
Cheryl
"Three of us had lunch last week and it was a delightful experience. From Maitre 'd, waitresses, food, to ambiance it was excellent. Great..."
Brian Gilliland
"Solidly good Italian food with reasonable service. Pizza's authentic and tasty, using apparently genuine Italian ingredients. Generous servings. ..."
Ruckus Rooster
"Amazing food and service, this is our fourth time visiting this restaurant cor dinner and as per usual the food was great and the service 2nd to..."
Brendon
"I took 24 staff here recently for a retirement dinner mid week and had an excellent evening. I needed to ask for more bottles of wine that I found a..."
Graham
"We went to Portofino for a work team lunch. We emailed our order ahead but unfortunately the email wasn't received for some reason. The staff quickly..."
Frances
"We went there on a Friday night around 11 pm when almost all restaurants in the city had closed down. The staff were quite welcoming and pleasant and..."
Laxmi Padiyath
"I went there with 4 of my friends for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic!!I ordered the hawaiin pizza which was a little lacking in the..."
Megan
"I had a business lunch mid week at this restaurant and was really impressed. The decor is lovely however the service was a little stilted probably..."
Flossie
"Delicious pasta...so fresh and full of flavour...kids meal too was lovely...highly..."
Lupe Williams
"This restaurant is located right outside our office (Fronde) and is very handy for team lunches, lunch meetings, drinks after work etc etc. The place..."
Akil Narayana
"went there last night to hav the best meal with fab wine (i asked them to chose a wine for us ) with two of our girls. second time iv dinned..."
Ian A Page
"Staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious and fast. View was astounding. Love this place will be back..."
Phillip (Phil)
"Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Motherā€™s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they..."
Darion Mannie
"Had great food very well presented and deliciously tasty. Cocktails were also very enjoyable. Service I felt was below what's expected they weren't..."
King Cole
"So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed..."
Jacque De Vincenzo
"Lovely meal, service was a little on the slow side however server's were wonderful - taking photos for our group and engaging in banter with us. ..."
MJ A
"Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the..."
indah nuria Savitri
"Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!!..."
Phillip Yee
"One of the BEST Italian Restaurants in Wellington! The owner and staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The food and dessert were delicious,..."
Kylie Tse
"We selected Portofino despite lots of options right at this same location based on the menu and wine list. Both served us well. They didnā€™t have..."
Brie Krend
"I was taking here just last night for my Birthday Dinner. I / we had the best evening out in a long time. The staff were excellent, the drinks and..."
Lisa Groos
"First time visit for our son's birthday. We had pre booked a table which was good as they were busy with not many tables spare. Orders were taken..."
Stephen Kemp
"Friendly professional waitstaff. Good gluten free options. Almost all pasta dishes can be made gf on request. The food is of consistent quality and..."
Glenda Phillips
"Real Italian restaurant that sends your tastebuds right back to good ol Europe. The spaghetti marina are to die for and the deserts are delicious...."
Bjoern Brunner
"The vibe here is that of being sophisticated and accommodating with the staff working furiously in the background to ensure the deliciously fresh..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first,..."
Marco Reeve
"Portofino is located on the wharf in Wellington with beautiful views excellent service and cuisine for an American Canadian opinion. Thank you for..."
Joe Parsons
One Red Dog
75/100 (1426 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
European
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Antipasto Salad
Pesto
Espresso Martini
Beef
Antipasti
Seafood Linguini
Gnocchi
Veggie Pizza
Vegan Salad
Garlic bread
Pimms Cocktail
Salad
Fries
Pinot Gris
Wings
Chocolate Brownie
Chicken Wings
Salmon
Lamb and Pumpkin
Pizza Extras
Garlic Prawn Linguine
Bubba Seafood Pizza
Some Like It Hot Pizza
Lamb Salad Chicken Ceasar Salad Potato Skins
Italian Job Pizza
Some Kind of Spicy not Spicy Pozza
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Enjoyed our experience here. We loved the service and the food. Cannot wait to be back again For more follow @wellymunchers on..."
Sheryl
"Went a couple of weeks ago as a family. A busy Saturday night and also a child's birthday party on the table nearby. Drinks were ordered and brought..."
Michelle K
"The food there was really good, had the Mexican pizza with chips. The ingredients on the pizza were really good and the chips were made perfect. The..."
Junioroakes3
"I love the food here! The pizzas are the best and the pastas are delicious. The food is also great and you get good portion sizes. This restaurant..."
SH
"I used to watch a show Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place. A recent visit to ORD reminded me of this although it was, Four Guys, a Girl and One Red..."
RaeRae
"Kids friendly and a wonderful restaurant located by the waterfront. Great, vibrant atmosphere. Loved their pizza meals, the toppings are plentiful..."
Amorita Maharaj
"Nice pizzas, good selection. It was super busy so we could only sit outside but the food still came pretty promptly. Iā€™d recommend the potato..."
Alana McConnell
"We love this place, and tonight was no different. It was New Years Eve, and we went for dinner. Service was friendly as per normal. We ordered the..."
Sally
"Been here 2-3 times and usually get the carbonara which is delicious! Saw someone else get potato skins which I'd love to try sometime. The peanut..."
Cheeseburger
"I had the best 21st party here that I could have dreamed of and it was exactly what I wanted. The food was incredible, service very efficient, and..."
Olga Palmer
"Great vibes, good atmosphere, really genuine lovely staff, and really great beef on that beef and bearnaise pizza! Could do with a bit of a salty..."
Pastaton
"Interesting place. It is not like I remember to visit. It means nothing special for me. Nothing much to remember. But when someone asked me to meet..."
Jimon007
"Booked in for three people before the "Sole Mio" concert a week or so back. Judging by the number of walk ups while we dined, it was a brilliant..."
Simon Kearsley
"Service was quick. Food is the type you know exactly what your getting. We booked a table for four and then unexpectedly had another two people join..."
Katie
"Love the chicken and avocado pizza. Also the mussels entree was pretty yum especially for a pizza resturant. Staff are friendly and you can get a..."
Sammy Jo
"Pretty good spot for a quick and easy meal. Came here for work more recently and it was good to share a few pizzas and I also had the lamb salad..."
Team Thomas
"This place seems to have been around for ever but this was my first time dining there. We got there very early as we were going to an event. We..."
Emma W
"Food was nice (although it's difficult to screw up a pizza) and menu offered a good variety and a good price! The service could be improved a lot as..."
Philip Doyle
"Had a very tasty pizza from here, was a good size and full of flavour. Was quite full at the end of the meal and also a great location by the..."
James Cole
"Great tasting pizzas and wine list was tops. Nice relaxing casual atmosphere and service was above average and the staff were happy to provide..."
Christopher Reese
"Went here with my partner two nights ago as it looked like a nice pub to have a quick dinner at. The pub itself is just a standard pub environment,..."
Alysha Bower
"So One Red Dog has been around for quite a while and after paying a visit there today, glad to say it's still going strong and doesn't disappoint. I..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"I used to frequent ORD in Ponsonby a lot, and happily had dinner @ their Wellington counterpart last wknd. It was busy, as always for a Saturday eve,..."
Vitale Eti
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: I love Wellington on a sunny day! My sister and I were down at the waterfront and made a beeline for a table in the outdoor..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Had a late lunch with wife and baby. Pizza and fries. Pizzas were awesome and so was the service. I heard bad things about the place so came back to..."
Lawton
"Great pizzas!! Especially the beef and bernaise. The lamb salad is also fantastic, although at times they over cook the lamb a little - it's best..."
EpiCurious
"I love the variety offered here. You could find something to please everyone. Busy place we had to wait for a seat, but not too long. I had the..."
Christine
"I adore their gluten free pizzas. Very filling, and the base is delicious! Really nice toppings. I go here quite a bit even though it's on the..."
Alan Watson
"I have been here 3 times in the last 2 years. When we arrived it took a very long time to get seated even though the place was almost empty. The..."
Linus
"You know when you just feel like a really Yummy Gourmet Pizza?This is our Go-To place when we do for Dine in or Takeaway & it always taste..."
Wellington Chic
"I went here with a couple of friends 2 nights ago, and was very impressed.The FoH staff were great, friendly and welcoming, had us greeted and..."
Josh Coe
"Have been here 5 times over the last 2 years. Love the food excellent. Service can be slow when busy seem to be short of waiting..."
Clint
"Had a really lovely lunch this afternoon!! We were greeted really quickly with a huge smile and seated and told the specials. I feel like that never..."
Shaul Bellido
"Just read Meghan A's review and I have to say, Be Real !She sounded surprised that on arrival there were no tables - did she think the staff..."
Richie Griffiths
"I'm not normally one for writing reviews. But I recently had family down and we went to the one red dog for lunch. The service was outstanding,..."
Mitch Taylor Blank
"This was a great place for a 3 generation meal. Pizza, mussels, pasta and salad were eaten and all given good reports. Service was fast and the..."
Mary Weatherley
"It was a busy Friday night. We started with a couple of drinks in the bar area and that was good. Although lots of people there and not having booked..."
Mariana Andrews
"Six of us dined here before a show at TSB. We had booked ahead, but there was a mixup and no table was available. It was rectified in quick order..."
Simon Wellborne
"A fun place for friends or colleagues to hangout on weekends and have some good drinks. The ambience is good and a lot of cool breeze but near the..."
Sreeram Nattath
"We had a meal flat bread garlic Vegan pasta...prawn linguine It was ok we had better Pavlova and brownie for after..."
Timothy Price
"The food was awesome, we have noticed a change in menu with limited vegan options compared to before, also drinks mixed wrong but I personally loved..."
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"Food delivered out of order, ie soup after main. Table staff loverly but need more training and there didn't appear to be enough of them for the..."
Grant Chapman
"Had a great night dining here. Was looked after by Indiana who was really attentive and helpful and the food was amazing! Can't recommend..."
Rdod
"We went early at 6pm with kids and they have a kids menu. Great service and our food and drinks were great reccomend if you're looking for somewhere..."
Maralda Williams
"I came a few years back and food wasn't that good. UNTIL I came back Friday night and OMG! Food was soo DELICIOUS! we ordered from the set menu which..."
Zara Tuineau
"You have to try the Ricotta Gnocci...devine! Sat outside and it was an overall wonderful experience. Will def go..."
Hine Canton
"We ate at this venue as part of our social dinner for the Beyond Stuttering - McGuire Programme Event. Great Pizza and starters. Amazing value for..."
Denis Wright
"One Red Dog is a favorite spot for us, family friendly and the quality of the food and service is excellent. Photo is of the "Pluto" kids pizza..."
macphean macphean
"Friday night in level 2 lockdown is not the best time to see this place in action as I'm told that it is normally heaving. Small groups still zapped..."
Jungle Pickle
"This was honestly the best pizza I've ever had. My wife tried the Hawaiian pizza and loved it. I tried the duck pizza...FABULOUS!!! We also had..."
Dan Wilding
"Booked a table for dinner before a concert as it was super close to the arena. Our waitress Utopia was absolutely awesome! Everything was delicious..."
Keita Tihore
"Conveniently located near the wharf, but not on the front line. It's great to sit outside on a sunny day as the wind barely hits being blocked by all..."
Prashant B
Boat Cafe
73/100 (1079 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mocha
Carrot Cake
Rib eye steak
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Fish and Chips
Calamari
Lamb
Pancakes
Fish
Pork Belly
spring rolls
Salad
Loaded fries
Fried chicken
Fish & chips
Chicken Burger
english breakfast
Chowder
Fish burger
fish n chips
Fish & Chips
Garlic bread
Burger and fries
Bacon
Blueberry Muffin
Eggs Benedict
Hand cut chips
Vegan Brunch
Toasts
Burger
Sit down
CafƩ
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is one of my favourite place to spend my day off. I love the ambience of this cafe. Ordered fish and chips, fried chicken and hot chocolate!..."
Balween Kohli
"Beautiful views from this location Friendly staff and and itā€™s also pet friendly The breakfast was delicious the the coffee was what we..."
Tim 51
"Who wouldnā€™t wanna eat a meal on a boat? Haha it was a great place to have a family dinner. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The staff are..."
Sheryl
"Had lunch there today. Great Service. Food was lovely and fresh. I had the buttermilk chicken burger with handcut fries. (which I requested). My..."
Tone
"Absolutely loving the place ! Nice view nice location I guessed lol the food price i think was quite decent! Been here like twice and would come back..."
Lexie Vi
"Dined here with a fairly big group. Staff were very accommodating considering a few of our guests were running late and our group grew from 8 to 10..."
Moses-Kelly Saunders
"I have been here couples of time and I always enjoy my time here. The view is nice and staffs are really friendly. Their ice Mocha is super big which..."
Pho Bui
"I enjoy this place. The food is good, fair price and staff are welcoming. I also used the event rom above which was excellent with great catering..."
Roisin King
"Been here a couple of times and even booked the place for a work seminar. Not bad food and not bad service. Outlook is interesting because you are on..."
Team Thomas
"Wonderful summer day at an awesome beach catching up with an old mate after a dip for beers. Nothing more a couple of seadawgs can ask for than to..."
Grubking
"Absolutely loved the Boat Cafe! With a fantastic view and a different kind of seating, this cafe is a must try! We tried the fish and chips, the..."
Jayita
"This cafĆ© is an absolute must if you are visiting Wellington!!!!Ā From the moment you start walking downĀ to the entrance to the beautiful blue..."
S
"Our waiter gave us service that was 5/5 stars! He was attentive to our every want & need so I commend him for an excellent job. It was a Saturday..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Went here for a birthday dinner for 2. Had chowder to start with breads and a mixed platter for 2 with sides, really filling food and good value for..."
Ohhh Neil
"Had a really good time....it was a beautiful sunny moring. Made reservations and got an amazing table to sit at overlooking the water. Lovely..."
Samantha Boerssen
"Quick easy and friendly service. Cool venue. Inside is lovely, I had 2nd doubts from outside but walking in, it's like a whole different place. Love..."
J.M-S
"Always busy, so you need to wait a bit longer for the food and staff are so busy. Food is okay but love the super sized chocolate cake which is..."
Miss Persistant
"I didn't expect very much as I had been to the boat cafe a while back on a Saturday and it was super busy and took a while to be served. I was happy..."
Kat Dugdale
"Went on a back holiday, it was pretty busy but the staff were friendly. Food was good, though there was a slight error but the staff corrected the..."
Stuart Wyllie
"Great service, amazing staff and the best food, great for everyone, spacious for families or intimate for couples. Has lovely views to top it..."
Margaret Wakelin
"absolutely one of the best venues in town. Ā food is always exceptional, especially the seafood and chocolate cake. Ā i have taken many an overseas..."
Jo Bland
"Nice view, good cafe food and a relaxed atmosphere. The boat cafe is the perfect location for a relaxed bite to eat with a nice view over Wellington..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Will always be one of my favorite places to eat. With a large menu and great location it is perfect for summer breakfast or lunch.Staff are..."
Ellie Jade Baker
"The food was delicious here and wonderfully presented. We especially loved their seafood chowder. The staff were also really nice and it was very..."
Lucy
"We hired Boat Cafe for a wedding reception. Very easy to deal with and very accommodating to our needs.There was plenty of food, a good..."
Brian
"On a wet wellington day i walked in to The Boat Cafe to find smiling faces & a friendly warm welcome. So refreshing! I ordered a Mojo coffee and..."
Garry Hepburn
"Thank you very much. She won't forget this birthday.More than a month ago, I saw deal offer. Already back then I was going to use for her..."
Kyosuke Okada
"I am a regular customer of the Boat Cafe, coming in at least once a week for my takeaway coffee and muffin. I just wanted to let all your lovely..."
Rebecca Lintott
"Came here for birthday dinner with my partner. Great food and service! Wonderful view of Wellington. I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly...."
Michelle Naylor
"RueI have been coming to " parade cafe / boat cafe" for 20 years and feel so at home here. The staff are very friendly and helpful which makes..."
Murray H
"A great place to hang out!Boat cafe is one of my favorite places in Wellington. The coffee is excellent, the staff are friendly and..."
Philip B
"Good value. Wednesday 2 for one is good..."
Pat Mc Nichol
"We love this cafe. Great food, the waiters are attentive and friendly. My favourite dish is the fish the blue cod was excellent! Husband loved his..."
Caryl St Clair
"I went to The Boat Cafe for lunch yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the venison pie - Osso Bucco I think it was called. It was delicious...."
Tania Dally
"First time visitor to the Boat Cafe on Saturday night. There was a need from me to impress and that I did. I had an Angus fillet with lobster mornay..."
Marco
"I booked 3 friends and myself in for a Sunday brunch having been recommended by my partner. I then happened to read the reviews of previous visitors..."
Jules Tran
"My partner and I visited on a Saturday morning and struggled to get a table the place was so busy! The views and location of this cafe are amazing!..."
Kate Ross-McAlpine
"Went here for a quite dinner with my partner about 2 months ago using a coupon.Service: Really really good, we had booked in advance and..."
Luke Haynes
"Great place to go for lunch, with very good pricing and a good view..."
Vincent G
"Good yummy food served on a nicely decked out boat.Staff were fairly lax but i went there for lunch time snack and so that actually suited..."
Jodmani
"First off, I'm on a boat! Gotta love that, you get one star just for that.Myself and two friends were drawn in by the two for one special..."
Adonijah
"this was the first time eating in a proper restaurant in wellington and i was very impressed the site was great, eating on a boat was a new..."
Casey Minnell
"This is the same place just in a better location. Lots of options for veges like me, and now with the lovely view of the harbour they are onto a..."
Susie Robertson
"Great atmosphere, staff has always been efficient with their service and their smiles! I have been to Parade Cafe more than a dozen times, and have..."
EatingBuddy
"Went there for lunch; Great cafe food; Nice and relaxed, outdoor area and great location; Quick service.Passionfruit smoothie was..."
Justin McCormack
"Wonderful service, great menu, mean as coffee. Consistently one of Wellingtons top cafes.Best corn fritters I have found in..."
Steve
"Excellent place for breakfast.Good variety and tasty, well presented food. Extremely efficient service; it was very busy and our meals were delivered..."
Dianne Erickson
"My family and I came here for my mum's birthday and we loved it! Really great food, especially Jaffa shake, it's incredible! Love the atmosphere, as..."
Amber Robertson
"Spent a few days in Wellington, stayed across the road from the boat cafe so far to go for breakfast, I loved the idea of breakfast on a boat. The..."
Angela Embling-Smith
"Lovely dinner here. Good prices. Friendly staff. Cool being on the boat! I was super hungry so didn't take any pics but the lamb burger was nice. My..."
Ange Smith
"Not sure why this place is rated so low, but we had a great experience. Good food, quick and friendly service, and some good options on the menu for..."
Rodney A
"Nothing fancy just just good food and a neat atmosphere. We had lamb and fish burgers which were very nice, the portion of fries was a little small,..."
Matthew Emerson
"My lil sis and I popped in for brunch as we hadn't had breakfast. We both ordered starters of garlic bread and spring rolls and steak meals with..."
Nefu Fuimaono
"Itā€™s a nice place which doesnā€™t get noisy as most of the places in the area. Neat and had some good all day meal..."
Ahmed Elsawaf
"Great haloumi salad, chocolate chip biscuits and ham and cheese croissant. Great friendly staff, and tasty..."
Paul Cleary
"My first visit to this place. It was very exciting. The food serves was great. Fish and Chips was on point. So were the other dishes . The lady..."
Vindya Naidu
"A beautiful location, a cozy place for lunch or dinner and excellent choice of craft beer, not to mention the chef's Fish and Chips. The Boat Cafe..."
Misha Ho
"I was so impressed. We stumbled upon the Boat Cafe because our usual spot was closed and I'm pleasantly surprised. Great views, great friendly..."
Gen
"Great view of the harbour. Fast service. Generous portions and reasonable..."
Andrea Merlo
Portofino
73/100 (3235 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Garlic bread
TiramisĆŗ
Prawns
Spaghetti Marinara
Pizza Margherita
Tiramisu
Shrimp
Calamari
Gelato
Cheesecakes
Salad
Cannelloni
Lasagne
Scallops
Profiterol Fondante
Carbonara
Calamari
Vegetariana Pizze
Cannelloni
Risotto
Veal on Mushroom Sauce
Mussels
Lamb
Bruschette
Margaritas
Profiteroles
Pesto
Risotto Alla Pescatora
Calamares
Fish
Pineapple Juice
Antipasti
Chocolate Torte
Coca cola
Clam Pasta
Cheesecake
Spaghetti Bolognese
Fettuccine Con Pollo
seafood platter
Cheesecake
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Listed in one of my favourite pasta restaurants!!! The lasagna is novel that served with soup-like sauce, which is pretty appetising, but the pasty..."
Vicky Yiu
"Been to Portofino 3 times now and never disappointed. Favourite Spaghetti bolognese in welly, so flavorful. Service always amazing,..."
Kelly Violet
"We have beeen there with friends for birthday party staff was very nice, friendly and lovely. We all had pasta, pizza, and other things. All food was..."
Monika Ć‘Ć Ä·hwāł
"VERY Friendly staff, clean place in a prime location with long Peroni served from the tap and yum food with a wicked view. Highly..."
The Food Snob
"A great restaurant if you want something along the water. Great for big groups the pasta and the pizzas are all amazing - the garlic bread is also..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"I love Portofino, great pasta, good cocktails and service is always quick! Great for before a show like WOW! If you like Italian give Portofino a..."
Elisa Lamb
" Amazing experience went there this weekend with big group orderd pizza and pasta. Pizza was so delicious real italian and pasta either. Surely..."
Khush
"We popped in here an hour before having to head back to our cruise ship. The staff were exceptional. So friendly and accommodating. I asked for..."
GoodFood4Me
"Nice Italian restaurant on the waterfront. I had a Hawaiian pizza which was delicious :) I also tried some of my friends carbonara which was also..."
SH
"We had a wonderful time here the food was delicious and staff were some of the friendliest I have ever encountered. I can't wait to go back...."
Estelle Gillies
"It was a Friday night and we were craving for Italian food. We ordered 2 ice teas (lemon and peach) and pesto pizza pane. Service was fast despite..."
Nikhil Goyal
"Was really nice food and ok service! Food came out very fast. Only downfall was they made us wait at the bar to pay for our meals which took about 15..."
Jade Cocurullo
"Great service and always an awesome steak! Mario is a gem and looks after everyone so well. Location of Queens wharf is stunning in summer. Outside..."
Tracey Davis
"I've been to Portofino a lot of times throughout the country (Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington) and they never fail to impress, the food is..."
Amy Johnson
"I've been to this place about 3 times now. It is my favourite italian restaurant in Wellington. Food is amazing, big portion, reasonable price, and..."
Foooodie Explorer
"The most enjoyable dining experience.Spent New Years in Wellington, this restaurant was definitely one of the best that stood out from many others we..."
Tor
"Portofino is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. The bench seating is our favorite place to sit but now they are ripped and tatty letting..."
Amy Chattington-Harris
"Portafino is well situated in Wellington. It sits on the waterfront where you can catch the sun setting on the water as you delve into your spaghetti..."
Alicia McQuade
"Was alright food. Really enjoyed entree bread, and main was good, but dessert was a let down. Really big portions throughout! Was a bit annoying..."
Loren Svensek
"The food was great. But could work on costumer service, staffs seems a bit snobby. A great view of the ocean from where we were sitting. Portofino,..."
Junina D. Santos
"...he spaghetti marinara with a salsa sauce. It was great, there were lots of fresh mussels in their shell and all throughout the pasta there was..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"I went to the restaurant for dinner with some trepidation, due to reading unflattering earlier reviews. But I had recently enjoyed a nice lunch there..."
E Cook
"Went here for a Hens night and had the best service and the best food!! We had the top mezzanine all to ourselves and were looked after by a..."
Cheryl
"Three of us had lunch last week and it was a delightful experience. From Maitre 'd, waitresses, food, to ambiance it was excellent. Great..."
Brian Gilliland
"Solidly good Italian food with reasonable service. Pizza's authentic and tasty, using apparently genuine Italian ingredients. Generous servings. ..."
Ruckus Rooster
"Amazing food and service, this is our fourth time visiting this restaurant cor dinner and as per usual the food was great and the service 2nd to..."
Brendon
"I took 24 staff here recently for a retirement dinner mid week and had an excellent evening. I needed to ask for more bottles of wine that I found a..."
Graham
"We went to Portofino for a work team lunch. We emailed our order ahead but unfortunately the email wasn't received for some reason. The staff quickly..."
Frances
"We went there on a Friday night around 11 pm when almost all restaurants in the city had closed down. The staff were quite welcoming and pleasant and..."
Laxmi Padiyath
"I went there with 4 of my friends for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic!!I ordered the hawaiin pizza which was a little lacking in the..."
Megan
"I had a business lunch mid week at this restaurant and was really impressed. The decor is lovely however the service was a little stilted probably..."
Flossie
"Delicious pasta...so fresh and full of flavour...kids meal too was lovely...highly..."
Lupe Williams
"This restaurant is located right outside our office (Fronde) and is very handy for team lunches, lunch meetings, drinks after work etc etc. The place..."
Akil Narayana
"went there last night to hav the best meal with fab wine (i asked them to chose a wine for us ) with two of our girls. second time iv dinned..."
Ian A Page
"Staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious and fast. View was astounding. Love this place will be back..."
Phillip (Phil)
"Overall, extremely impressed! Friendly and efficient service (on a very busy Motherā€™s Day), the wait was not too long for the food, and they..."
Darion Mannie
"Had great food very well presented and deliciously tasty. Cocktails were also very enjoyable. Service I felt was below what's expected they weren't..."
King Cole
"So delighted to have a meal at this restaurant. Staff very friendly, great services , very attentive Loved my meal & others with me also enjoyed..."
Jacque De Vincenzo
"Lovely meal, service was a little on the slow side however server's were wonderful - taking photos for our group and engaging in banter with us. ..."
MJ A
"Lovely Italian restaurant by the Wellington Bay. I had a working lunch here with some colleagues and we did enjoy great food and drinks. I tried the..."
indah nuria Savitri
"Nicely presented Italian food especially their Pizzas, Veal with tasty mushroom sauce, and eye fillet steaks!! Medium-small sized portions only!!..."
Phillip Yee
"One of the BEST Italian Restaurants in Wellington! The owner and staff are very attentive, friendly and polite. The food and dessert were delicious,..."
Kylie Tse
"We selected Portofino despite lots of options right at this same location based on the menu and wine list. Both served us well. They didnā€™t have..."
Brie Krend
"I was taking here just last night for my Birthday Dinner. I / we had the best evening out in a long time. The staff were excellent, the drinks and..."
Lisa Groos
"First time visit for our son's birthday. We had pre booked a table which was good as they were busy with not many tables spare. Orders were taken..."
Stephen Kemp
"Friendly professional waitstaff. Good gluten free options. Almost all pasta dishes can be made gf on request. The food is of consistent quality and..."
Glenda Phillips
"Real Italian restaurant that sends your tastebuds right back to good ol Europe. The spaghetti marina are to die for and the deserts are delicious...."
Bjoern Brunner
"The vibe here is that of being sophisticated and accommodating with the staff working furiously in the background to ensure the deliciously fresh..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Lovely place on the waterfront, lovely atmosphere too. Service was mixed due to customers coming in after our table and getting their food first,..."
Marco Reeve
"Portofino is located on the wharf in Wellington with beautiful views excellent service and cuisine for an American Canadian opinion. Thank you for..."
Joe Parsons
Whitby's Restaurant & Bar
72/100 (1315 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Food was overall great. Service was amazing and the wait staff took our empty plates quickly. Ambiance was great. Only very slight downfall was the..."
Terehia Ocean King
"Reading the other reviews I was a little worried about dining here. We were a large group that came here for the Xmas dinner advertised for the month..."
Bridget
"We had a lovely dining experience at the Whitbys Buffet, still one of the best value meals in town. Ā We were seated thoughtfully and our waitress..."
Claire Khan
"@Great service and excellent value !Took our two mothers their for Christmas lunch on Friday Clean tidy , staff attentive..."
Glen.mattingley
"Was super highly recommend great night friendly staff loved it will definitely be interested in coming back hopefully with a bigger crowd šŸ˜Š thanks..."
Toni Tiopira
"We had a lovely experience.Ā  The staff were so polite, and so friendly, especially towards the children.Ā  The "tea guy" was obviously very..."
Nical
"Took advantage of a Grabone voucher and had high tea with bubbles as a weekend treat. The restaurant was busy with big tables occupied, however we..."
Kirsten Van Rensburg
"I would not say that it was the worse experience I have had, but simply it was a good experience but the meal does not make me want to..."
Ra Tipiwai
"A great way to celebrate my sisters 40th Birthday. We had an awesome first time at Whitby's Restaurant and Bar. Awesome food, Awesome people, we were..."
Grace Tutagalevao
"Loved the food. Great variety. The buffet for dinner was very lovely. I hope to be back soon for dinner. Me and the wife treated ourselves. It is a..."
Darryl Karl Smith
"I've been to a few of the Buffet lunches with a Grabone voucher and its always great with a wide range of hot and cold selections. with rotating..."
Justen Henderson
"Great buffet dinner! Amazing selection of food, attentive staff who made sure the food was never empty. The chef who made the "to..."
K247
"I've been here before for breakfast and it hasn't really changed much over the years. For $25 the buffet offered all the usual suspects - a cooked..."
Julia Mc
"Came here for an awesome buffet lunch. There was so much selection, I didn't know where to start. However, I did wish there was more hot food to..."
Ashleigh Clark
"We came in for the Easter High Tea, We left feeling full and satisfied.The portions were lovely, and the staff very friendly. Ā At first my..."
Liz Foster
"Thoroughly enjoyed everything here! Have been here twice and on both occasions, food was spectacular, service was awesome and just the atmosphere in..."
Paivai Patu
"I celebrated my birthday there. I had heard about this restaurant from my sister and her partner who have been before and said it was a smorgasbord..."
Aymee Libline
"Each visit to Whitby's is a total dinning experience from the minute you pass through the front door to the minute you leave .The atmosphere,..."
Beverley Little
"I celebrated my 48th birthday here. We were on holiday in wellington so decided to come here. I thought the food was fantastic, really tasty and well..."
Karen
"The kai was great and our group had a great time. The piano was exceptionally lovely and not like other restaurants where music can be really loud..."
Mahina Wehipeihana
"HI,This restaurant is lovely, the food is very good, it's a shame that this website didn't book the reservation, after waiting two weeks for a..."
Roslyn Didovich
"We've just had dinner tonight (five of us) for my husband's birthday and our host was excellent, very attentive and friendly, thanks Nicholas (Nick)...."
Ruta Graff
"Went for dinner last weekend.Fantastic buffet, good value for money, they have this 20 dishes from 20 rugby playing nation promotion on,very..."
Victor
"Went for dinner at Whitby's few days ago and really loved both food and service.Place was packed and yet the buffet looked lovely and the..."
Bottlenose Beaumont
"Took the whole family here...around 20 of us. The food was fine, some a bit bland, but overall everyone was really happy. Felt that we could have..."
FOOD Wars
"Our family party of thirteen (age ranges from 5 years to eighty three years) dined here on the 27th December 2008. We have celebrated many, many..."
Marie El
"Still the greatest buffets. Great for family, group and couples. My kids enjoy it with so much selection of ice creams and deserts. Wife enjoyed the..."
Joo Sieng Yong
"Another good buffet dinner. Sure, there are things that aren't perfect, but then it's $65 for all you can eat. This ain't Ramsey's at the Langham -..."
Tim Mc
"1st time here. Seems most buffet have not survived covid. Probably the only buffet left in the capital. Personal experience enjoyed the food. Decent..."
Sio Sale Leo
"We celebrated my mother's birthday here. We had a group of 14, buffet dinner, and kids eat for free special. $65.00 per adult. It was well worth it..."
Alefosio Paese
"Did the Chocolate High Tea here and itā€™s absolutely wonderful! The varieties of chocolate and also savoury is so good. The staffs were very..."
shamma santa agata
"I enjoyed my time at Whibys, was welcomed by the staff and was served by a lovely waitress whoā€™s name I believe was Kelly. She served me the..."
Cassi Harlem
"We had a fantastic family birthday celebration at the buffet. Great service and excellent food. Highly recommended. Thanks so much for a memorable..."
Karen Upton
"Stayed in the hotel and breaky was included. Nice crispy bacon and hashbrowns. Perfect poached eggs from the..."
Piripi & Stevie
"We had booked our table in advance (I would absolutely recommend doing this). Buffet-style meal. Very busy restaurant but there was plenty of food to..."
Jane Reid
"Not a huge selection at the buffet but good range and everything is so delicious and worth the price. I love this..."
Yeji Jang-Jones
"When you miss your flight from Hamilton, for being five measly minutes late for stupid check in, then have to sit there with no cafe or bar open..."
Rachel Lamdin
"We had the high tea, hosted by Moira (who was so fantastic!!!) All the lovely loose leaf teas you can drink, which she brewed for us throughout the..."
Jordan Curtis
"The mothers day Buffet was great as usual. The food selection and deserts were awesome. Very professional and friendly staff. The best place to take..."
Deene Winterburn
"We had my sisters 50th birthday, she booked the room for her buffet breakfast birthday celebration. Everything was on point from the time we walked..."
Tina Neru