TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Rock Yard Restaurant

88/100 (1059 ratings)

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"Without a doubt the best Vietnamese restaurant in Wellington. My partner and I are real foodies and we keep on going there weekly ,what is a good..."

Albert Bonnefous

"Beautiful meal indeed. One of the best tasting meal ever. Ohhhhh the flavours..."

Rhonda Henderson-Deakin

"Absolutely loved it here � I had the Vietnamese braised salmon dish SO..."

Bex Gardiner

"Food and service was fantastic as always. Cocktails were delicious, I tried 4 different ones and all were amazing. Food portions are very generous...."

Anneke Bhat

"Great food at great prices, and wonderful waitresses..."

William Nepe

"Great food and Great service..."

Symphorosa Yee

"Stopped in for lunch with my 1 year old today. The waitress was very accommodating, friendly and professional. Food was lovely and generous..."

Allanah Clark

"Delicious fresh and healthy food. Friendly staff, a gem in..."

Gerald Barr

"Best Vietnamese BYO in Welly! The food is very nice and the table decorations for birthdays are..."

Gen Duval

"Hi all, Rock yard is no longer BYO restaurant and have put together a fantastic new wine list with something for everyone. And we’ve selected..."

Phuong Pham

"Got the vegetarian pancake. Meal was a decent size, and tasted good, was impressed. However my meal came out after everyone else’s and the waiter..."

Seeessjay

"Pleasant environment yesterday evening with great vibe from two large groups of diners. Started with the Tasting Plate for two and it was..."

Wayne Nicol

"I've been here countless times and if im looking for a byo that serves decent food too this is it. The salmon fillet with rice is amazing. The beef..."

Vicki Wong

"I had never heard of this place till a friend suggested we heard there for dinner because of the BYO.We all chose Welly on a Plate meals -..."

RaeRae

"Went here for my sister's birthday BYO and had a very pleasant experience. I am no expert in Vietnamese cuisine, but it was tasty and seemed..."

Jelena Stojkov

"A great night with lovely Vietnamese dishes. Price was very reasonable and quality was good. Staff were very friendly and efficient. The only..."

Christian

"Wow really big portions! Really loved the fresh starters and to be honest didn't really have enough room for mains even though we're quite big eaters..."

Nani

"Portion was generous! We had the normal pho and a braised beef dish for lunch. Flavour was not bad for the pho but still lacked that richness of..."

Ethan Liaw

"A really satisfying dinner out. My prawn salad was fresh, authentic and had the biggest, tastiest prawns ever! The wait staff, while being..."

Erin Wagstaff

"We came in without a booking on a Friday night after our Christmas party, and even though they were full, they were beyond accomodating! The found us..."

Jen

"I would said that I spent a good time with my friend in this restaurant . Very yummy food and good service . Definitely I will go to this restaurant..."

Victoria Huang

"Enjoyed their 3 course Wellington On A Plate menu with beverage last night. All courses were beautifully presented and tasted fresh and amazing...."

Maggie Cheung

"The place is nice the food is great and cheap cocktails + BYO, what more can you ask for...The place is nice the food is great and cheap cocktails +..."

Joshua Jomans Manlunas

"i got the salt and pepper prawns it was amazing the waitress that severed me was very help full and also my meal was dont in under 15 mins very happy..."

Daikyn Nuku

"The "Mixed Entrée" is a taste sensation - great value for money - and I absolutely love their soups - they come with a big plates of fresh herbs,..."

Laurence Lamotte

"Went here for a friends birthday, I had never been here before. The food was yummy and the service was great. The atmosphere was vibrant and just an..."

Sarah Alberino

"This place really surprised me! I'd come years ago for a BYO and had been disappointed but last night it was too good to deny! We had to..."

Stacy Heyman

"Food is good, environment is nice and have plenty of space for big group. Service is hit and miss. Most of the staff were friendly but one girl who..."

Jenny

"The staff were lovely and attentive! we enjoyed great food and drink and had awesome advice from the wait staff about what to order :) they are great..."

Emily Gott

"The food was really good value and extremely delicious and the $10 cocktails are awesome! Really impressive service too, the staff there are..."

Michelle Williams

"Pho Bui absolutely beautiful food! The tasting plate was delicious :) great service too! Yummy cocktails that were a decent price where they are only..."

Natalie Douglas

"We went on a Saturday night. Cheap two for one cocktails set the mood. We were in the upstairs section which allowed us a little bit of privacy for..."

Jenjaroo

"The squid entree is absolutely delicious. It's crunchy and savoury on the outside and soft on the inside. It was was a very generous portion. I..."

Angela Liu

"Rockyard has become our go-to restaurant on a Tuesday night as it is 2 for 1. Due to its freshness, the Vietnamese cuisine is my favourite Asian..."

James Kaiser

"Warning: this is a well priced BYO restaurant so do not come here on weekend evenings unless you want to be unable to hear yourself think over all..."

Jennifer Tate

"Xin chao! Or rather, hello in Vietnamese. It's been a while since I've had Vietnamese cuisine and so when my friend suggested going for 2-for-1..."

Medium_Rare

"I love this restaurant!! Went with a friend who had not been before and who could not make up their mind for an entree due to the wide variety in..."

Deborah Jones

"Our table of 15 arrived at 7:30pm to a busy restaurant packed with other big groups and pumping music. Took us a while to decide on what to order as..."

Siobhan

"Went to Rock Yard with 7 other foodies on Tuesday night and had a nice time. The food and service here is very good. We shared a selection of entrees..."

LucyGoosey

"Looking for good gluten free options? We have celiac disease in our family and Rock Yard has possibly the best GF menu I have seen! Plus fresh,..."

Dave Hume

"Rock Yard is definitely on the return list. The food is delicious and the service is warm and inviting - what more could you want? The menu..."

Georgina

"Glad i returned here. Fantastic food. Great prompt service. Reccomend to do the cocktail matching to the food. Fantastic fish cakes. Very tasty...."

Bigspender

"a warm place and good service. tried lots on there menu, the warm crystal dumpling was great, looked like an art work and taste delicious with a..."

Carina Chang

"Came here for a byo on a Friday night. Had never been here before or heard of it which is surprising for its location. It was very busy and the..."

Katie Hansen

"Lunch time for sticky chicken, absolutely delicious meal that took next to no time to arrive with friendly and attentive service. First time here and..."

NK

"My boyfriend and I had such a lovely dinner here last week and I'm totally impressed with the food. I have to come back again for the Grilled Pork on..."

Pho Bui

"We went there just for a casual gathering with all my work colleagues. I had this amazing summer rolls for the starter and they were so fresh and..."

MYANmatt15

"Went to Rock Yard for a mate's leaving party. Really nice food, nice place. Cocktail was yummy!! Definitely choose this place for a casual dinner or..."

Charmaine Lam

"I went to Rock Yard for dinner with some work colleagues last Saturday night. I had never eaten Vietnamese food before so was unsure of what to order..."

Amanda Braun

"Really nice food, good service and a nice ambiance. I had a vietnamese coffee after my meal which really went down a treat. Thanks for the great..."

Martin Bryant

"Vietnam cuisine make my day - bun bo Hue. Beef is tasty, soup pretty spice and hot. Great in a windy day. Moreover, my lychee mojito . Nice staffs..."

Mèo Hoang

"really impressed with this restaurant Menu is varied and very interesting, service was great, food was delicious and well presents Lemongrass..."

Colleen East

"Been here with my wife last month. The food is extraodinary, the new Shaking beef dish was awesome. The Pancake is the most popular one here and..."

David Deschamps

"We discovered the Rockyard Vietnamese Restaurant about 18 months ago, and have made it our restaurant of choice going there every week ever since...."

Yau Chan

"Went for a Saturday byo. Typical vibe but the food was fresh and delicious. They got a couple of dishes confused but the response was above and..."

Andrew Preston

"First visited Rock Yard for a friend's birthday BYO and was so impressed with the service and quality of food. Everything tasted amazing. I ordered..."

Danielle I

"The food is tasty and well priced; we have been here four times already.We have ordered the summer rolls with peanut sauce for starters as well..."

Rileyboy

"We went to Rockyard Restaurant on Saturday night for part of my best friends hen's night with a group of 12 of us. When I rang up to book earlier on..."

Jennifer Louise Verbokkem

"We went to Rockyard Restaurant on Saturday night with a group of 7. The food was great and reasonably priced. Decent servings also. The staff were..."

Amanda Loper

"A friend and I had our birthday at Rock Yard, the service was excellent - the staff were so friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had an..."

Julia Player

"Very tasty with fast service. We ordered the deep fried spring rolls and the calamari with ginger dip small plates. Both were delicious and were..."

Shelley Lu

"We went with a group of 16 people on Friday night (5 April) and had a fabulous time. The food is fresh flavoured and delicious, portion sizes are..."

Kate Potter

"Very good service friendly fast and excellent quality of food. They serve quickly, it's good to let them know you want a break between courses. Is..."

Otila Osborne

"Wow - what a find! Absolutely delicious food; friendly service and a really nice vibe. We ordered a Beef Pho and a Chicken Salad … sound pretty..."

Sarah Bultitude

"We had a great time here on Saturday night! Our waiter was so hilarious he had us in fits of laughter and was also great at making sure we had..."

Tayla Hearn

"Food was really good there! We got everything within 5-10 mins since we made our order. Especially I liked the cheesecake with raspberry sauce. But..."

Kristina Mikhailova

"Really enjoy going to this restaurant. I love the interior decor with colourful Vietnamese lanterns handing from the ceiling, the food is great and..."

Haydi Foster

"This is our second time at Rock Yard and we have once again been delighted by our experience. Great food, so tasty and generous sizes, lovely staff..."

Sophie Pachot

"A group of friends gathered to celebrate Christmas at the Rock Yard last night and the food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. The staff were..."

Helen Moroney

"Great atmosphere, awesome food, cool staff. A perfect place to go as a group or a couple and enjoy a fantastic meal. Lots of options for the..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Service was perfect, food was delicious, pricing is reasonable. All in all we couln‘t be more content. Would also recommend to go on Tuesdays,..."

Dorftupac

"4 of us (my daughter, mother, sister in law and myself) had a wonderful meal at Rock Yard tonight. All of the staff were awesome...attentive, very..."

anita walker

"We shared a selection of dishes: spring rolls, soft shell crab, pork belly, chilli chicken, king prawns, and roast duck curry. The stand outs were..."

Danny Tsai

"Recently visited Rock Yard for the first time for dinner with two other friends. On top of the food being super tasty, the service was outstanding..."

Britta R.B

"This place was amazing! The service was excellent, it had a wonderful busy atmosphere but wasn't too loud and the food was simply delicious. Had the..."

Fiona Bridgford

"I came here and tried their $49 dinner course, which comes with a variety of entrees and a main dish. Although I thought the main (I got the pan..."

Joa

"A lovely and underrated dinner spot! Great place to celebrate mum's birthday, the staff were so friendly. The food was delicious (I would recommend..."

Julianne Manuguid

"What a fabulous restaurant! The staff are just beautiful people and really want you to enjoy the food and the atmosphere. The food is next level and..."

Trish Grey

"Rock Yard lived up to its excellent reviews. We came for a pre-show dinner and shared several small plates. It was a busy Friday night but the food..."

Trudy Keenan

"Fantastic dining experience with some very genuine Vietnamese elements. Popcorn chicken was seriously good, taste/texture explosion in your mouth!..."

Caleb Sutton

"My Boyfriend and I went for our anniversary to this amazing place and wow it was my first Vietnamese restaurant in my life and I simply loved it. The..."

Joanna Paul

"Our favourite restaurant, the food is ALWAYS delicious, light, fresh an so tasty. Great service an excellent prices, always busy so wise to book..."

Mary Hart

Satay Kingdom

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"One of the best Cheap Eats if you're hankering for some fried noodles. My go to every time is the Mee Goreng (how can you say no at $10?) which is..."

R. T.

"The. Quintessential dining place for the VUW student. Went back yesterday, seven years after graduating and it's still just as good as I remember...."

Riley

"Friendly staff and efficient service. We went to Welly for few days and was looking for a nice Malaysian place with reasonable price. We are so glad..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"OK so I was asked a question the other day. Would you rather work at Wagamamas for a million dollars an hour or work at the Kingdom for free cleaning..."

Marco Cholley Solley Solakof

"I love Satay Kingdom! I tell anyone who wants a cheap meal with hearty food to hit up S.K I've settled on one meal and one meal..."

Juniper Numinous

"Every Wellington students memory would have a space for Satay Kingdom. All these years this place still maintain the quality of their food and most..."

Cupy Dee

"I love this place, cheap and worth it. Can get a really simple feed of roti and peanut sauce for $3.50 and it's like a great time. Satay Kingdom is..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Hands down the best. Fast and prompt service, food is always amazing and so reasonably priced. Restaurant is smaller and isn't really designed for..."

Tessa Patrick

"This was one of my favourite spots to eat when I was studying in Wellington! It is cheap and worth your money. All their food was..."

Seamus M.

"Great spot for a cheap, cheerful meal. Friendly staff and good food. I had the chicken curry which was flavoursome but a bit watery, could have been..."

LucyGoosey

"Every student in Wellington knows about this joint and for a very good reason. Cheap, fast, and tasty. Brilliant Bang for Buck dishes like Roti..."

Crumpet King

"Amazing food and even better customer service! Changed my order in the last minute and the owner had no problem whatsoever, he even let me off the..."

George Smith

"The Six buck fifty Roti Chanai. THE BEST in Wellington. Ridiculously tasty. Crazy cheap. I go the chicken variant, although lamb and vege equally..."

Richard Naylor

"If you just like great food at outrageously cheap prices for the taste feast you receive, and are not fussed on decor, then this place is a must in..."

Josef Beyer-Rieger

"One of our favourite cheap eats in Wellington.Everything we have here is great - my favourite is the seafood laksa.We have had..."

Matthew M

"Sensational food, really generous portions. I found service to be great too. Eat-in seating has its own Cuba st-ish charm. I go there at least once a..."

Sarah Simms

"Popped in for a quick lunch, had the satay chicken, with a roti, it came out super fast, maybe 4-5 minutes after ordering. Now that can be a bit..."

Yum O

"Good big portions very reasonably priced. Its actually pretty cheap for what u get & quality is good too. Its not overly oily or cheap in taste...."

Lovee Agarwal

"Best place to have lunch, their #10 is the best! Very decent portion sizes and quick service. Surroundings are a bit grotty with pigeon crap..."

Lily Pad

"Cheap as hell and the surroundings reflect that, but their food is..."

Thomas Norman

"Cheap, delicious. This little spot on Leftbank the most delicious Malaysian food! It is really cheap too. You get fantastic value for money and..."

Sandra

"Have been going to this place for about 10 years now, food is always great value and so tasty. Try the chicken satays or roti or nasi kampong, or kam..."

Ian Barr

"Always delicious, always fast and always very generous portions. Satay kingdom (and it's BYO partner Oriental Kingdom: across the alleyway and run by..."

Jessie Stewart

"Satay Kingdom is the best value for money food in Wellington, period. Their roti chanai is a brilliant appetiser and their chicken mi goreng is..."

Pedro

"Tastiest food this side of Malaysia. Cheap and cheerful and frickin' tasty..."

Peter

"This place is great if you want taste over service - the prices are great but every time i have been the waiting staff are barely pleasant and really..."

Beth

"I love this little place. It is nothing fancy in the way of atmosphere or service but the meals are delicious, cheap and large.Pick your..."

Rachael Cole

"Good, cheap food. Very large..."

Sam

"Satay Kingdom is a weekly occurrence for the fam bam, never lets you down. Best dishes for me are the Roti Chanai, Noyonya Chicken and you cant go..."

Ruku Aotearoa

"Been here a couple times, always great, decided to order off Uber Eats for once... Selected my food and Vanilla Coke and went to submit order. Before..."

Billy Giles

"Found on the Left Bank off Cuba St in Wellington this iconic dining establishment never fails to deliver excellent tasty food at excellent prices. I..."

Haydn Murdoch

"3pm in Wellington and nothing open except for this tiny space which serves noodle salad. A new combo for me but to my surprise was really tasty. And..."

Emiliano

"This is such a special place in my heart to go have a sit down inside or outside. Me and my son went back to Satay Kingdom Cafe after 9 years use to..."

ngahuia preston

"Ordered Satay Kingdom through Menulog and was disappointed when Menulog never delivered my order! On pickup, Satay Kingdom went above and beyond and..."

Catherine Sampson

"Quick and friendly, even on a very busy Friday night. Reasonably priced and huge portions, easily got two meals out of a single main. The fish tasted..."

Ashley C

"Yum food, and can't beat the price. You'll be wearing your puffer jacket if you eat there though - there's no hearing and the door's always..."

Sarah Hill

"Love this place! Good cheap food with fast service and loads of..."

Caitlin Weich

"Not as cheap as it used to be unfortunately but still nice food and cheerful. Always open. Used it for years and I've never been ill or..."

Sean Duggan

"Decent food for a great price. Very good value, especially for the portion..."

Emily Martin

"Delicious Malaysian food in a tiny side street cafe. I tried the Chicken Nyonya with an extra side of Satay sauce, both of which were wonderful and a..."

Ben Keeling

"Mmmm yummy satay burger mmmmmmm..."

Ben Dobbie

"Good food and budget friendly. Kids loved their meals. Lots of flavour and a real tummy filler. Great..."

Leanne Tea

"Food is good, I liked the noodles..."

Ploob

"One of my favourite places to go to. I got taken there on a date the other week and the food was so good that we went back for breakfast the next..."

aimee rudkin

"the food is really good and the atmosphere is good..."

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