TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Portlander

83/100 (1780 ratings)

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Breakfast

Ribs

Prime rib

Prawns

Beef

Red wine

Mashed potato

Chateaubriand

Toasts

Venison Special

Salmon Entree

Crème Brulée

Wakanui Ribeye

Juice & Smoothies

Pasta

Sticky Lamb Ribs

Creme Brulee

Salad

Spring Potatoes

Juice & Smoothies

Scallops

Deer Milk Panna Cotta

Fish of the Day

Duck

Beef Tartare

Oyster

Lamb

Port Jus

Risotto

Pesto

Lamb Ragu

Salmon

Fish

Duck

Cheeseburger

Pork

Sirloin Steak

Crème Brûlée

Chowder

Burger

Meat

Pasta

Garlic bread

Sit down

New Zealand

Grill

Steakhouse

European

Sports bars

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Digital Payments

Free Wifi

Reservations

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Dinner

After-hours

Lunch

Mid-range

"Awesome service and food. Highly recommend...."

Tracey Thurston

"FOOD: Panko cauliflower was life-changing! 🔥 Proper seasoning, great texture, enough cheesiness, you’d barely notice you’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 brûlée. 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 entrée 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 friend’s birthday, and as the friend had recently dined there and said he’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 daughter’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 “the cheese burger” 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

The Crab Shack

81/100 (5634 ratings)

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Bar

Gluten Free Options

Bar

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Seafood

New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Salmon

Fish

Shrimp

Pork

Steak

Crab & Clam Fettucine

Pulled Pork

And Blue Cheese Sauce

Crab Cake

Fish & chips

Chowder

Pasta

Fish & Chips

Salad

Chicken Burger

Tapas

Fish of the Day

Wings

Fish burger

Tacos

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Clam Chowder

Garlic bread

Prawns

Sirloin Steaks

Chili

Cheese burger

Paella

Crab Pot

Fries

Tempura

Chicken Wings

Crab

Cider

Croquettes

Clam Chowder

Clams

Cakes

Crab and Prawn Cakes

Calamari

Mussels

Burger

Crab Shack

Shack Spiced Calamari

Shellfish

Lamb

Cajun Catch of the Day

Calamares

Pesto

Sit down

New Zealand

Bar

Seafood

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

Street Parking

Cash Only

Seating

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."

Vicky Yiu

"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."

Brandy Rawiri

"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."

Cheok Yanny

"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."

Luigi

"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."

Balween Kohli

"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."

Shana Wahab

"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."

Hyerin Jo

"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."

Mark Christopher

"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."

Dotty Iorangi

"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."

BrandonK

"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."

Sheryl

"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."

Marggie Pascua

"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."

Harrison Drysdale

"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."

Samantha.laing

"A popular pl down on the welly waterfront, great service, staff and food. Tried the welly burger, a scoop of mussels and prawns. Also great with a..."

Sei

"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."

Daleslynn

"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."

Tom Luke

"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."

Shahdan Samnani

"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."

Annie Bananie

"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."

Al Mac

"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."

Pam

"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."

Nurul Saadah Noh

"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."

Dhananjay Apparao

"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."

Megha Dogra

"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."

Cesar Luis

"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."

Coco

"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."

Anna Naesmyth

"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."

Welly

"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."

Deepinder Bahia

"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic. Love the atmosphere and location. Great..."

Jennie Gutry

"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."

UnCovered Oz

"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."

Mighty Will

"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."

Foodie_addictee

"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."

Jimon007

"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."

Peter White

"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."

Eat Places

"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."

Sparky

"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."

Coffee Lover

"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."

Amorita Maharaj

"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."

Alysha Bower

"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."

Toni

"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."

Mya

"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."

Dave Lemonby

"Really nice place！It has good atmosphere！Staff are also really friendly！Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."

Vera Jiang

"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."

Christian

"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."

Mike White

"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."

James Cole

"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."

Christian

"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."

Jay

"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."

Jade :-)

"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."

Brittany

"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."

Stevie Cozens

"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."

LucyGoosey

"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."

Nirvanamajid94

"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."

Adaire Ward

"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed! The lovely staff on the door took..."

Captain Underpants

"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."

Ann Onymous

"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."

Tyler Mcbride

"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."

Kate Yan

"The best garlic grabs ever! Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu. The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."

Food Mm

"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."

J Isla

"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."

Joy Maralit

"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."

Thirdwill

"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."

EpiCurious

"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."

Siobhan

"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."

Ryan.k.christie

"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."

Lee

"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."

Anthony Vincent

"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."

Salya

"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."

Loly

"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."

Miss Persistant

"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."

One Way

"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."

Pink Pie

"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."

Tee

"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."

Hubert Cheng

"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."

Kate S

"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."

Monique Marie

"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."

Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz

"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."

Tina Xu

"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."

Team Thomas

"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."

Linda

"Clam chowder. Simply..."

Niourk

"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."

Shelley Matthews

"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."

Rosemary Young

"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."

Yurika Nishiyama

"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."

Sabrina Zhou

"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."

Sara Rito

"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."

Dragon

"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."

Chelsea Carlyle

"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."

Yusuke Ando

"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."

JAZZ TRIO AND DUO

"Just loved the Crab Shack. The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."

Connie Consumes

"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."

Kelly Atkinson

"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."

Caffeinated Weka

"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."

Lucy Eats

"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."

Clark Rogers

"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."

Briar Roberts

"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."

Wilson Chau

"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."

PhillipYee

"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."

CC

"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."

Anna Shen

"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."

Claire

"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."

Kirsten G

"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."

Jade Mercer

"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."

Richard Taniwha

"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."

Carole Williams

"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."

Vinny N

"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."

Shiraneko

"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."

Sandra Savory

"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."

Callie

"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."

Daniel Taylor

"Good food, good service, well worth the..."

Mary T-soon

"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."

Caryl St Clair

"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."

Jo Malcolm

"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."

Jim

"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."

Kara I

"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."

Madicattt

"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."

Jehan

"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."

Dan Bowden

"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."

Kai Luv

"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."

Adam Rogers

"highly recommended but the portion might be a bit too small 🫶 love the steak- the cheese sauce's just *chef..."

Sharon Shum

"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."

James Mielke

"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."

Shidiq Md

"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."

Erica Lee

"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."

Ivan Teh

"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."

Andre Serfontein

"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."

Keila Jensen

"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."

• CADweazle •

"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."

Evana Smith

"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."

Michelle Hayes

"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."

Karen Fukutaki

"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."

Chad O'Hara

"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."

Joanne Goulding

"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."

Xiangyu Song

"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."

Markus Erdmann

"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."

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