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The Mt Vic Chippery

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"Amazing FnC. Cooked perfectly by nice people. Chips lovely crisp and..."

Al

"Had amazing fish and chips at the chippery...rather than the traditional beer battered I opted for the garlic butter fish and crinkle cut fries....it..."

Mohit Patil

"A fish restaurant that makes a statement by showing off their fish right at the entrance needs to be pretty sure about how good their food..."

Rita Ribeiro

"The fish and chips were fresh The staff are very friendly and the service is greatThe eating area is clean and it can get a bit busy..."

Tim 51

"Visited because of the recommendation in Lonely Planet. The restaurant is small but nicely furnished and clean. The food was lovely and reasonably..."

Kim Anderson

"Had the soft shell crab burger with calamari. Bother we’re very tasty, I only used the lemons provided no need for extra sauce. The only reason I..."

Mjmcferren

"Gourmet fish and chips!This fish and chip shop has a wonderful menu. You can choose to have your fish beer battered, panko crumbed,..."

Suzie Lee

"Never disappointed with food from here, simply delicious and refreshing! I bought the halloumi burger and it was full of flavour and so filling!..."

Hannah.milne11

"The best gigantic chunky chips I have ever had!! Crunchy on the outside and somehow not dry on the inside. The weekday express lunch is a pretty big..."

Fatcat

"Best fish n chip shop! prices are higher than any other fish n chop shop but so is the quality! I’m usually not a big fan of burgers but their..."

Jenna

"Different from traditional fish chips shops, Mt Vic Chippery offers customers various options and the instruction is quite clear on the board. The..."

Megha Dogra

"One of the best fish and chips ive had in long time. Proce was cery inexpensive and the fish fresh. Choice of fries as well. I was tourist in..."

Maksym Budzinski

"I popped in just to have a little bite since this place was recommended to me. They had four types of fish available that day, I expected there to be..."

Grace Huang

"I love how they always have a veg and a vegan option for people like me 😋The curly fries and the yum burgers are my fav. Being so close to..."

Shaily Uppal

"Undoubtedly best crumbled fish 🐟, highly recommended. Ordered curly fries too, they were a bit oily than usual but still I definitely recommend..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Best fish burger ever. Panko crumbed, soft toasted bun, it's my go to. Never had a bad fish experience here. The chicken tenders, what was I..."

Michael Dutton

"Very busy shop , yet, the service was surprising good and fast! They offered a variety of fishs and different styles- We ordered different type..."

Kombie Stanley

"The Mt Vic Chippery is a nice place and has good food. We ate there on New Year's Day. Take away is their primary business and they do delivery as..."

James Blass

"Generally good fresh fish. The idea of essentially building your meal is fun and innovative. The downside is the price - it's much more expensive..."

Josh

"Because it was such a beautiful evening and had been stuck inside all day a mate and I felt like fish n chips so decided on the famed Mt Vic Chippery..."

Mana

"Most times i've been here the staff are so lovely and the food is always hot, fresh and delicious! Always tidy and the staff deal with the busy-ness..."

Bean XO

"I love this place! I absolutely adore going in for fish and chips! . Due to circumstance that has left me mostly housebound I've been ordering a lot..."

Hunter Thompson

"The place is as delicious as it is trendy. Value for money? Off. The. Charts. I got the kids pack as I was not especially hungry as I had been eating..."

The Kats Meow

"After being recommended to this place by the receptionist at our motel, my friends and I tried it out seeing as we're near the coast. For a fish and..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Veggie and vegan burgers are amazing! So tasty and such good value. It can be pretty hard to find a decent veggie burger in Wellington sometimes, but..."

Kh

"Excellent food! We got the Warehou and crinkle cut chips and they were fantastic! The line was long but it was worth it. Chips were crisp and the..."

John BP

"On holiday from Auckland and gave this place a try after the great reviews. My wife had the holloumi burger and I had the Cajun fish burger - both..."

Francis Sach

"This was just around the corner from my house and I was a regular customer here. Quick and easy and the quality of the food is great. Strongly..."

Bryce Felton

"Been wanting to go here for so long and absolutely loved it. Burger and fries were both amazing and even when it was super busy the wait was not long..."

Hayley Millard

"Very busy so expect a wait! Seriously amazing calamari. We chose take away as it was too busy to eat in. My companion loved their beef burger..."

Food Mm

"HANDS DOWN best kumura chips I have ever had! also a vegan burger option which was delish! Highly reccomend to anyone in the area! Can't wait to go..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I did a side by side comparison of Mt Vic Chippery (which scores highest in Wellington Zomato for fish and chips - 4.2) with Cuba Street's Seamarket..."

Duncan Galletly

"If you want quality fish and chips, this is the top choice. So fresh and large portions. I highly recommend the agria chips. Snapper was deliciously..."

Christine

"I really like this place.. A really cool chippy with a great selection of fish. Burgers, squid rings.. The menu really does have a great variety. Not..."

Rhodri Williams

"I went here 2 days ago, and it was my very first time having fish n chips in NZ, and I'm glad I chose this place. I ordered battered fish n chips..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Love the burgers here!! Fresh ingredients, large portions, and reasonable prices! I had the chicken burger which was delicious, crispy chicken with..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Quite pricey but worth every cent. Probably the best fish and chips I've had in Wellington. They've got amazing fishes (depends on the day as..."

M

"If you are after some fancy fish and chips and do not mind paying premium prices then you definitely should give this place a try. Not only can you..."

Rosemary Young

"AMAZING fish and chips, but I could be biased – it’s the only battered fish I can get being gluten free, they even use separate fryer! I love..."

Mind The Crumbs

"If your looking for a place that does fish n chips properly this is it fresh battered fish and also different ways of having ur fish made puts u in..."

James Fale

"Fish n Chips yes it is lovely here go for the grilled version of fillets and their chips is so fresh u gotta love it ... Tiny little cramped space it..."

Shobanbabu Seetharaman

"Upmarket fish and chip shop! Most of the fish caught is from one of the owners who has his own commercial fishing quota! I have eaten here several..."

Richard

"Awesome service with the food to match good selection of fish and cooked to perfection ? highly recommend the butterfish only wish it wasn't so..."

Zardyn Knapp

"I have been here so many times that I'm surprised I haven't gone off fish n chips! Mt Vic Chippery is amazing and delicious. More fish n chip shops..."

BKL

"A group of friends and I went ordered a large batch of fish and chips towards the end of last year. I found the crumbed fish to be,...not crumbed. It..."

Doris

"Fancy fish and chip shop that is always good. The pulled pork burger is delicious and a fave! The angria chips are always good and prepared..."

Danielle I

"Brilliant burger (had the beef), and the chips were massive! Only gripe is the new sliding doors installed are a pain in the ass to open and..."

Marc Bailey

"Have been here a few times now.It's just so damn good. I love the way the menu is set up, you choose if you want..."

The Guppy

"I've been to this place 4-5 times and will keep coming back. I only like gurnard, terakihi or snapper and haven't been let down on..."

Maru Ririnui

"The gentle man who served me were very polite and helpful. Went the extra mile to ensure I was happy with my order. The prices are reasonable for..."

Lisa

"The quality of the food and their commitment to customer satisfaction are unbelievable.Here's an example: On a busy Friday evening I..."

Ella De\'Vil

"This is what you wish all fish and chips shops would be like. If you opt for basic fish and chips, you will be impressed at how fresh and tasty it..."

Dan Bowden

"This has to be the best fish and chips in Wellington. Yes, you pay a premium but boy do they deliver! That's why the queue is often back to the door..."

Kai Luv

"The BEST FISH and CHIPS in Wellington. Do not go anywhere else. The young staff are bright and breezy and happy in their work - a good sign. Good..."

Linda Ginnane

"Got blue warehou n calamari. Nice and fresh, cooked just right. Calamari is big and tender, fish is soft and fresh too. Only downside was they had..."

Jiemin L

"Ordered through Delivereasy. A bit more upmarket than your usual f&c shop but it is a bit more fancy too. Originally got delivered the wrong order..."

Louis Martin

"Their hand cut fries were the BEST fries we've ever had! HIGHLY recommend! I recommend taking your food to go and taking it to pier or nearby..."

Diego J. Ríos

"Food a little greasy and lacking in seasoning, service took a while (expected since was busy) and a little on the expensive side but overall nice..."

wolfe

"I ate here while visiting from the USA around Christmas 2017. I've been looking forward to eating here again for almost five years and finally made..."

Skip Whitehurst

"Fish and chips here are great! The classic cheeseburger was really delicious. I'd be coming back to try other menu. The place is busy when I came in..."

Robert Ronan

"Really good fish and chips and even some vegan options. Even discovered some new music - Tahini Bikini. Find them on..."

Neill Cox

"Went to the beach with their onion rings and fries and WOOOWEE! Felt like I was in a movie. Service was top notch and everyone was..."

Mae

"Very good fish and chips, a wide range of fresh fish to choose from, cooked whichever way you prefer. You also have different chip choices including..."

John Wilson

"Excellent Fish n Chip shop with options of fish, cooking style, sides and sauce. The agria chips are..."

Kevin Ang

"Beautiful fish and perfect coating. The ciabatta Was very nice and the veg was flavourful with the little kimchi kick. Will definitely go back next..."

Jesse Tio

"Great chips with gravy and delicious snapper. I think having proper plates for dine in would help presentation and the environment too. Wooden..."

R. Ouhel

"Sometimes staff are not really friendly but i don’t care about it their fish and chips are so yummy! I like beer buttered fries more than handcut..."

Rnk

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"I went here for a work lunch and they catered for out large group very well, didn’t wait too long. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the..."

Crackerjacker

"Very friendly staff and very helpful as wellThis place is very busy and it has a primo location The food was beautiful and we will..."

Tim 51

"Fast service, polite staff. Ordered squid and halloumi chips for starters, great taste. Lamb and pork belly for mains, great again. Donut and..."

Isaac Tuiala

"We went here for Fathers Day and it was lovely. The staff were lovely and friendly.The menu had plenty of variety so that all of us could pick..."

Romana Petrie

"Looking for a place in the sun to have a great day with a drink and food than I am able to say this is your spot.Food is good but not top..."

Clark Levien

"I’m big fan of Macs, we used to frequent this place quite bit for University events. Macs still does great beer and has a lively..."

Medium_Rare

"A group come for lunch with varying meals. Some good others not so good. The seafood chowder had a strange taste with only one mussel in it. Worst..."

Lee Stanish

"Good atmosphere ! In front of the sea, with the sun, such a moment ! The staff is friendly, they are all relax, and good music ! But the point is..."

Maïlig Dinis

"My meal was very tasty, and gluten free was easy for these guys. Waitress was friendly and aware that fries were cooked in oil with other gluten..."

Cookingkenny

"What a great spot! A wonderful interior, great location near the water. Wonderfully friendly staff, and a great kids pack with colouring, stickers,..."

James Blackwell

"Beers and burgers. Can't go wrong at macs. The atmosphere here is amazing and well worth checking out. A decent GM called Troy looks after his guest..."

James Scott

"Friendly staff! Super friendly, good beers, good wine list, and a nice outlook and convenient location. Consistently good. The place is well kept and..."

The Food Snob

"Have been here a couple of times for a relaxed drink with friends and to soak in the harbour views. The place is always busy but the staff are great..."

Siobhan

"We enjoy the pleasant atmosphere at Mac's. The food options are fairly standard, but the portions are a good size and cooked nicely. I love their..."

Nicole

"Team lunch at Macs Brewery. Lunch menu comprised of standard fare, burgers etc. not the most diverse choices, but some nice options. I chose the Fish..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Have been here twice. They do great food here! It is a great place to dine on a sunny day as the outside area is well equipped. The service is great..."

Sarah Alberino

"Mac beer at the Macs brewbar! Hubby had a macs gold and I had a macs cider. Both great quality products. Staff were friendly and helpful and the..."

Jaynee

"Amazing beer amazing food with an amazing view. What more could you ask for on a summers day. Grate staff. The fish we had tasted fresh. Amazing..."

Katie

"We were struggling to find a place to dine near the waterfront so I called Macs and they had a table for us straight away. Our group ordered to..."

Emma W

"Popped into Mac's for a birthday lunch (mine) with two friends today and overall had a great experience!Unfortunately it was a bit too..."

RaeRae

"Slightly less busy than its counterparts on the waterfront we visited Macs for a friends birthday lunch. Great on a sunny day so make sure to nab a..."

Vicki Wong

"Caught up with some friends over lunch and a couple of drinks today. And as it was one of those gloriously Wellington days it was perfect for an al..."

The Wanderer

"Definitely a nice place to try. By that I really mean the staff is friendly the location us actually fantastic, really entertaining seeing people..."

Ines

"What a prime location! Right on the waterfront with lots of sun on a summer day, good for a social gathering or just a quiet drink to watch the world..."

Rhodri Williams

"Great food, awesome atmosphere, great attentive staff! The chicken pot pie was really delicious and a nice portion size with perfect mashed potatoes...."

Sophie

"Didn't eat but had a quick beer inside. Really big inside so it's not super noisy. Great location right on Wellingtons waterfront, lots of Mac beer..."

Miss Persistant

"Dined here with a large group. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the mussells which were served with bread and fries. They were good except I found..."

Kai Finder

"Really impressed by Macs.Wedges and chips are well above average. But my favourite thing is their bread platter thingies. Lots of different..."

Ns

"Great location, along with the atmosphere of the place. The food was a bit of a let down. The fish and chips were too big, and the sirloin steak dish..."

Aimee R

"This is an awesome bar. Definitely should be one of Mac's flagship bars. We enjoyed sitting by the fire and my wife really loved the cider..."

Phatnesian

"I reserved a table for 12 after the Wearable Arts in Wellington in October. When we arrived, the staff had reserved an amazing table overlooking the..."

Olivia Dixon

"Great brunch/lunch menu, would suit all tastes. It was a busy sunday and we were served our food promptly even though it was busy..."

Rebecca Jones

"After driving for 8 hours from Auckland, we reached Wellington at around 10 PM and went out to the harbour area looking for a place to eat. Most of..."

Enthu Cutlet

"Updated Oct 2023: Food improved. Tasted delicious and really quick and friendly service. Clean facilities but food was average. The beef and chicken..."

N V

"We went for Saturday brunch with family. The food was great, as was the beer selection. The staff were brilliant. Highly recommend if you are in the..."

Brenden Makinson

"Formally Macs Brew bar, Shed 22 takes the essence of the institution and honors it well. Shed 22 is a great place to have a few beers, have some..."

Ants Manbost (Antosaurus)

"Mac's brewery (Shed 22). I've been here a few times with family and friends. The atmosphere, views, and staff are always great. Daughter and dad..."

Paul Stevenson

"Our 'place to go' before going to the theatre. Food comes nice and fast and the young staff are always a delight to deal with. Keep it..."

Peter Fleming

"Frankly it's just a pub...but the difference is that all the staff are incredibly helpful, convivial and focused on service. For the short time I was..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Dhanushka is absolute tops. So wonderful and made our complicated booking look easy. Thank you for your patience and for helping to create such a..."

Melissa Simchowitz

"Dined during an all blacks match, and the atmosphere was fabulous. Even with all the busyness and people and noise, we received top class attentive..."

Bianca

"Booked a table for 10 for dinner & drinks on a busy Friday evening. Bar was packed but the staff were friendly and prompt with table service and the..."

Emma Tiller

"Lovely restaurant, awesome service from both FOH through to our waitress. Very enjoyable night out in Wellington tonight. Thank you..."

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