Best Oyster in Wellington

2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Ortega Fish Shack
Ortega Fish Shack
92/100 (3039 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Seafood
European
New Zealand
Seafood
New Zealand
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Kingfish carpaccio
Fish
Salmon
Oyster
Sashimi
Blue Point Oysters
Pork
Prawns
Yellowtail Kingfish Ceviche Avocado
Beef
Steak
Salmon Seviche
Scampi
Smoked Eel Risotto Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Grilled octopus
Superb Fish Dish
Dumplings
Eye fillet
Bread
Octopus
Crepes and Ice Cream
Pasta
Ceviche
Scampi Emulsion
Salad
Chocolate mousse
Battered Oysters with Tartar Sauce
Crepes
NZ Snapper
Crab
Crawfish
Broccoli Pickled Shiitake Mushroom
Scallops
Catfish
Cocktails Shanghai Sally L La Noix R
Duck
Oyster
Octopus Salad
Risotto
Roast Lamb Rump
Pesto
Tuna
Sit down
Healthy
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We recently held a private function in the upstairs dining room at Ortega. The food and service were both excellent. The wait staff were good at..."
Susan Maree
"Absolutely love the food here & I couldn't recommend this place enough. The meals are on point, the duck fat potatoes a must as are their crepes for..."
Amy McNamara
"It isn’t any wonder this little restaurant is in the top five seafood restaurants in Wellington New Zealand. From the moment you walk through the..."
Kathie Edmond
"Always amazing food, amazing service, have been coming here for years and again our dinner last night did not disappoint! Best fine dining in..."
Sarah Jane
"Best seafood restaurant in Wellington. Crayfish ravioli and snapper ragout were delicious! The seafood broth was also amazing. Service was very..."
Brooke Kana
"Another fine meal at our favourite Wellington restaurant! Great food and wonderful service. Our waiter was pleasantly attentive and made excellent..."
Raewyn Bucklow
"Casual and lively venue. Food is lovely , well prepared and presented. Creative wine list, incl range of sherries. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Mark Swinchatt
"Might just be the best meal I'e had out in years. Food-exquisite. Staff-awesome. Vibe- casual... But... Um.. I can't put my finger on it. Perfect..."
Otis Frizzell
"Outstanding experience. From the minute you walk in. No table available (we had not booked) but there is some seating at the bar. Great to be able to..."
Dennice Kay Scannell
"My first visit to Wellington from Auckland and the first restaurant I tried in this lovely city. Absolutely beautiful food (the salmon was amazing!)..."
Tania Paul
"I'd say its one of the best meals I have ever had. Hands down great service, great food, great drinks, Perfect night out. HIGHLY..."
Troy Stevenson
"Husband and I dined in for Valentines and the service was slick and top-notch! The vibe was homely and entertaining. The food sensational! Seafood..."
Larissa Deana Carlson
"Had a fantastic meal at Ortega last night. There was a slight mix up with the meals meaning one came out 5 mins before the other. We weren't bothered..."
Kelly Fleming
"We had the best time at Ortega on Saturday! Wonderful food and fabulous service, can’t wait to come..."
Melanie Tsakmakis
"Outstanding quality food. The service was friendly and the staff had a detailed knowledge of the wines and food. Super impressed with the wine..."
Tayler Nguyen
"Fantastic food! We really enjoyed every dish! The red snapper with bacon broth! 🤤 and I’ve no idea how they get that octopus so tender. If..."
Richard Griffiths
"Long overdue review of Ortega. This is based on when we visited in January. We are creatures of habit so we came here 2 nights in a row after a..."
Tamami Naito-Badessa
"Absolutely outstanding restaurant. After being turned away from several restaurants due to it being after 9pm Friday night, we tried Ortega. The..."
Kate Cunningham
"Booking in advance is recommend. The best seafood restaurant in Welly. One of the side dish must try is broccoli with freekeh and olive..."
Vincent Ho
"This restaurant was amazing! The service was excellent and the food was up there with the best we have had and we like to eat out a lot :) Highly..."
Sam
"Fantastic seafood restaurant. Extensive wine list and range of other drinks. Snapper and octopus both cooked to perfection. Crepes were probably the..."
Kate Edwards
"A Brasserie without peer in Wellington🤩 Table service from Nicole was faultless. Food presentation perfect. Snapper as a main didn't quite work...."
John Swan
"Ortega was a recommendation from an Auckland chef and we were not disappointed. Firstly, the staff were exemplary, friendly, knowledgeable and..."
Denise Robinson
"An unforgettable evening with Davey and the rest of the team. The seafood has been some of the best I have ever had, the oysters and ceviche were..."
Jordan Wilkes
Cashmere Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Cashmere Lounge Restaurant & Bar
88/100 (528 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
European
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Soft Shell Crab Entree
Carrick Pinot Noir
Beef Cheeks
Lamb
Truffles Fries and Grana Padano Side Dish
Beef
Panacotta
Pork
Scampi Risotto
Flat White
Eggs Benedict
Gnocchi
Salad
Steak Tartare
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Duck
Oyster
Katsu Chicken Burger and Fries
Oyster
Pan Fried Snapper
Salmon
Crispy Softshell Crab Asian Salad Tamarind Dressing
Steak with Beef Cheeks
Chocolate Mouse Special
Tapas
Beef Tenderloin Braised Beef Cheek Mash Mushroom Duxelle Burgundy Jus
Zany Zeus Haloumi Coconut Plum Sauce Avocado Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds
Sautéed Broccoli and Green Beans Garlic Oil Sesame Seeds
Fish Dip with Crackers
European
International
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A huge asset to Khandallah. Really lovely, warm, cosy aesthetic - you do feel right at (your upmarket) home. The menu was very well thought out,..."
Anna
"If you want a guaranteed great night out with beautiful food and wine, this is the place to come to. The lamb blackstrap is lovely, the venison so..."
Kris
"Had a dinner  on a spur of a moment. Service was attentive, food exquisitely delicious.  Every meal had unexpected twist in taste. Well presented,..."
Tanja Injac
"Great vibe, awesome service and delicious food! The share plates are fantastic - especially the Middle Eastern Lamb and the market fish! We will..."
Cherie Knights
"Out of the way, quiet but cozy atmosphere with beautiful food and a great wine list. Highly recommended for brunch + dinner. Enjoyed the clam..."
Will Rossiter
"Have been a few times now and every time this little resteraunt had been superb. Both for dinner and brunch. Innovative , tasty and great service...."
Fred Phillips
"We have been here a handful of times for dinner and today brunch. The food on each visit has been exceptional and we have had consistently good..."
FurryBrownGuy
"The Cashmere Lounge is such a a yummy place to eat out with a great atmosphere. The food is amazing and very presentable. Along with this, the..."
Nicole Ballantyne
"A great and unique experience! Very pleasant and relaxing environment, very attentive front of house staff and extreme attention to detail with the..."
John Price
"What a great place! Tucked away in khandallah this restaurant offer fantastic food for sharing, and has a cozy atmosphere. The master stock beef..."
EpiCurious
"Excellent, amazing food. If you want a gastronomic experience then this is definitely the place to go. This was our second visit and I can't believe..."
Kim Bannon
"Une adresse incontournable à Wellington. Nous avons passé un très bon moment dans ce bar à vin, l’accueil est chaleureux, les assiettes..."
Magda Vackova
"I visited the Cashmere Lounge for the first time this weekend and it was such a great experience I had to write a review.  The host was so..."
Kez Sarge
"Called into Khandallah's Cashmere Lounge for the first time today. I really enjoyed the experience. It has a really relaxed cool vibe, great winelist..."
John Jackson
"This is a new restaurant and a new concept for Khandallah - tapas style. Ambience is excellent and there is an extensive wine list. The service was..."
Brenda Dykes
"Went here for lunch. Really enjoyed the food and the rest of our table did as well. Will certainly go back. There is a good menu to select from and..."
Peter
"We enjoyed a lovely meal last week to celebrate our Dad's 70th Birthday. The food, drinks and service from Gary was outstanding. Everything is very..."
Emily Drummond
"I recently visited the Cashmere Lounge Restaurant and Bar and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. From start to finish, the service was..."
Morne Smart
"Excellent service and food! Thank you for making an effort to arrange a table for us :) Steak and Lamb were excellently done, Salmon was very well..."
papier
"The Cashmere Lounge is a very cool atmospheric neighbourhood restaurant. Menu offers something for everyone. The quality of the ingredients skills..."
The Ubiquitus Gastronaut
"It has been a while since we had a decent dinner out in Wellington, and glad we stopped by. Everything we had was excellent in taste, with friendly..."
Navin K
"My wife and I have been on the search for a really, really great steak. And tonight, after more than a year of searching high and low in New Zealand,..."
Duncan Cramer
"For us, my husband and I, it's one of the two places to go in Khandallah ❤️✨ When we are here, we don't regret the town and its..."
Elvira SELISCHI
"Stunning food and service. Great to have a top class local dining option with some familiar faces. Will go back. Many..."
Geoff
"Mark and his staff were once again superb, and the food divine. Thanks for a relaxing, warm and enjoyable evening of food and..."
Brodie Sadgrove
"We celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary here last night: the service was top notch and the food was superb. Recommended as a venue to celebrate..."
Harvey Watts