Best Fish in Wellington

4 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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Hiakai
Hiakai
99/100 (717 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Polynesian
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Watercress Tuna
Ice Ball in a Glass
Some Kind of Delightful Nectarine Salad with Goat Cheese
Gin and Tonic
Mushroom Pate
Fish
Forest Floor Chocolate Soil over Orange Truffle with Meringue Mushroom and Ice Cream
Tea
August Menu 2020
Cocktail
New Zealand
Polynesian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Fine Dining
"It's definitely a unique experience. Loved that the chef came out and walked the floor. I love the decor. Also easy to hear... the ambience..."
Susan McLean
"We had the most amazing meal here. It’s not exactly cheap, but it’s a dining experience like nothing else you’ll find in Wellington. Truly..."
Jarrod Baker
"Such an amazing place. The decor and music is just so chilled out. The team running about are super amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. All..."
Cara Marshall
"As soon as you walk in, your not sure what's up stairs! The atmosphere is just sooooo soooo cozy!!! Its a really intimate setting, the way it's..."
Ti Ai
"An amazing night with stunning food all dedicated to showcasing what makes NZ special. The service here is on par with the dishes. The staff are..."
Georgia Bennett
"The best food experience I had in Wellington. The menu is delightfully crafted with meaning and purpose. Visually it's art and not only that, each..."
Filip S
"Outstanding! Excellent representation! Fancy cuisine! Food art! Terrific! I eccentric! Sophisticated! It will blow away your mind! Its all about..."
Deanna
"Wonderful culinary experience! Every dish is subtily prepared with a complex mix of tastes, textures and colours. You can pair with wine according to..."
Claire Wastiaux
"Simply the best restaurant I have been to, food was beautiful both in taste and visually. The story made it a much fuller experience, with even the..."
Kate
"We went here for an eight course dinner. The story they created around the dishes was so interesting and personalised the experience. It’s fine..."
Miri S
Rita
Rita
94/100 (372 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms
Ice Cream
Duck Breast Celeriac and Shallots
Smoked Catfish
Lamb
Hot Pita Bread with Goats Cheese Anise Pile with Walnuts
Confit Duck Leg
Fish
Cured Salmon Grapefruit and Chilli
Duck Ravioli
Stuffed peppers
Radish with Anchovie Butter
Asparagus Tempura
Pan Fried Snapper with White Beans
Beef
Duck Dumpling Broth
Fish
Profiterole
Tempura Battered
Albacore Tuna
Salad
Kingfish
Duck
French Pinot Gris
Chagrined Asparagus with Tahini and Sesame
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"My partner and I went to Rita for our birthdays and had one of the best meals of our lives! Their menu changes every day and they offer additional..."
Emily Fitzgerald
"This cute and intimate little spot presents a creative prix fixe menu of three courses for $95NZ, decided each night by the chefs (with..."
Reid Detchon
"We had the absolute pleasure of dining here on Saturday evening. It's getting hard to find a menu where both food and wine are equal in terms of..."
Leonie Pele
"Ashamedly, this is nearly a year late for a review but to date this is my partner’s favourite meal and experience we have had. From Kahlivia, our..."
Mārie Searancke
"Excellent fine dining. Recommended highly. Rita has a two-sitting three course set menu format (plus amuse bouche which was also delicious). We..."
Hamish Pringle
"Love Rita! Went there again last night for birthday celebration. Lovely people, fabulous food. Asparagus tempura, thin sliced rare beef, duck parfait..."
Phil Berry
"Cosy and quiet small restaurant. Not too crowded, not too loud, a perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinner with favourite people. They offer a set..."
Thomy Shimokawa
"The food and service are both perfect. I especially love how balanced the flavor of the food were. We had such a great night there and I would..."
Xinxin W
"This place genuinely had the best staff that I've ever encountered. Extraordinary. The food was really interesting, fabulous and well presented. The..."
Tim Cook
"Gorgeous food carefully crafted to bring joy to the tastebuds from start to finish. We loved our evening with the talented team and haven't stopped..."
Alison
"Have been meaning to book here for a while now, finally got around to doing it. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff. We were the..."
Steve Montgomery
"Had a lovely meal for my partners birthday. We felt the food was good but not quite as great as we were expecting from the reviews. Service was..."
Kate
"A small cosy resturant with magnificent food. Its a set menu with the freshest ingredients. The staff where friendly and helpful. Florence suggested..."
Peter Windmill
"Delicious food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Rita is a great special occasion restaurant. A tiny restaurant so make sure you book well in..."
kerry charles
"By far the most delicious, delightful and decadent dinner we have had in Wellington. Service team was top notch too. Can’t wait to go..."
ANNETTE STOTT
"Rita is a gorgeous gem of a restaurant, and Wellington is so lucky to have it. Everything here is so delightful, from the mood lighting to the..."
Alexandra Hawkhead
"Best restaurant I have been to in Wellington. Fantastic food, wine and service. We went for a special celebration and was well worth..."
Matt G
"Delicious fresh food emphasizing local ingredients. Small restaurant with attentive staff. Set price for 3 courses with optional extras..."
Simon Williams
Highwater Eatery
Highwater Eatery
90/100 (444 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Duck Hearts Nettle Puree Vincotto on Milk Bread
Lemonade
Sparkling Water
Babaganoush
Buttermilk Pancakes
Lamb
Chicken Karaage
Steak
Burrata
Venison Tartare
Oysters
Flounder
Wagyu beef
Fish
Red wine
Meringue White Chocolate Raspberry
Eggs Any Way with Sourdough Toast & Organic Butter
Lamb Kofta on Flatbread
Chocolate Passionfruit Sesame
Chicken Meal for Two
Oyster
Persian Spiced Lamb
Sit down
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The food was delicious love the little side of pickled cucumber but one third of the pork chops was fat which I didn’t like so much. The oysters..."
Alice
"A gem of the Wellington CBD, my friends and I have always considered it the top one restaurant in Wellington. Every dish is full of surprises. The..."
Anthony
"This food was CRAZY good The lamb was probably the most delicious lamb I've ever had, my girlfriend isn't usually a fan of lamb and she loved it..."
David Hiskett
"Modern restaurant with great food. Came early on a Tuesday night and it was almost full by the time we had our mains. Most of us enjoyed the smaller..."
Jacquelin Tsui
"This was the best food I've had in Wellington! We had suuuuuuch an incredibly soft and juicy lamb dish 🐑 the staff were all lovely and the vibe..."
Chris Lamb
"The second time around this restaurant. It has a 5 🌟 service and food. They offer a perfect balance between very simply ingredients and kind of..."
María Paz Cárcamo Agüero
"For me this is by far the best restaurant in Wellington. Amazing food, with impecable sourcing of ingredients and cooking, one of the best natural..."
Benny Schwartzman
"Food was amazing, every dish was flavourful and delicious and would eat them over again. Efficient and friendly service, great ambience. Highly..."
Helen Joe
"Very thoughtfully curated wine list with the best offerings from NZ & International. Loved the menu & sincere, kind and friendly staff. Interior is..."
Michelle Fraser
"Very nice lunch, amazingly flavourful. I also appreciated the impeccable service despite being a party of one. The only minor criticism is the wine..."
Karin Schoch
"This is a great place. Relaxed atmosphere offering excellent food. All dishes we had where perfect. And the service was without doubt one of the best..."
Detlef
"Wonderful place lower Cuba street. The menu is designed to be shared with a variety of dish sizes on offer. Great list of wines and cocktails to go..."
Sonia Gowan
"Devine. I wish the Yuzu foam on the oysters came as a cocktail! Burratta & permission delicious. Every mouthful of the flounder was scrumptious! But..."
Bree Gray
"We had a terrific dinner for four here. The service, and the food were very good. The waitress was very efficient and helpful, explaining each dish..."
Greg Thomas
"I was recommended a fragrant drop of red wine after sampling two reds. A great, extensive wine list with exotic choices. For dinner I chose the..."
Shay Zhang
"Walked past this little gem and was captured by the sophisticated design and contemporary decor. The menu didn’t look overly exciting but wow,..."
Jerry Wong
"I don't know how much traffic this place usually gets but it wasn't super busy when I was there at dinner. It definitely needs to be talked about..."
Josh Young
Vivant!
Vivant!
78/100 (321 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Cheeks
Bambilicous Burger
Toasts
Pumpkin Arcing Balls
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Vegetable
Burger
Steak and Vegetables
Lemon Tart
Fish
Burger with Onion Rings
Salad
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Celebrated my sisters bday here as a first table and the service was 12/10 probably the best we have ever had. Even tho we arrived late and asked to..."
Franklin d'souza
"They have a good selection for a buffet breakfas; from hot item, cereals to pastries. For dinner, they have limited options available but still good..."
Ferdinand Go
"We stayed in the ibis hotel and it's in the hotel So we had dinner not to bad good stake and wife said her salad of vegetables was..."
Timothy Price
"Vivant restuarant is located inside the Ibis Hotel on Featherston St in Wellington. This spacious setting has pleadant decor and surroundings. The..."
Haydn Murdoch
"I enjoyed a lovely restaurant experience, with my daughter, at Vivant tonight. Our meals were absolutely delicious! The grilled salmon was cooked..."
maree sarkis
"Great service, the stewardesses were very kind and helpful, Would definitely come back..."
Ori U
"Great service - we arrived here for a cooked breakfast on a wet and windy day, after another cafe we often visit while in Wellington only offered..."
Jessica Monaghan
"Ate here tonight while staying in the hotel. Three of us all enjoyed our plentiful and really tasty meals - I had the pork belly & loved every bite -..."
Lisa Fowler-Stevenson
"Not as good as a couple years ago, but still decent. All the staff very attentive and kind. Food is above average for New Zealand standard, which..."
Daniel Castelton
"Best pan fried chicken breast ever. Chicken crackling and toast potato is excellent. Vegetable cooler perfectly. Definitely will try..."
Ryan RR
"Went there last night for dinner just as a walk in. Wasnt expecting much but was very impressed with the food. Apparently a new menu, pork belly was..."
Holly Fonz
"Great staff, good pub food, cheap beers, nothing special but hits the spot..."
Matt
"The night I dined here the chef's special was lamb ribs. Those were some of the most amazing lamb ribs I've ever had. The whole restaurant was clean..."
Chris L
"Delicious food. The lunch menu is a little limited, but the dinner menu cannot be faulted. Always perfectly cooked. One of the best steaks in..."
Cameron McCulloch
"3 tour coaches outside and a full restaurant and they still managed to find us a table and give us fast friendly service. The fact their steak was..."
Beryl Cosgrove
"Went for lunch 1st time we have been here absolutely lovely, nice food, we All enjoyed so much served by Nihal, brilliant waiter, Saw to our every..."
Trish Hill
"Well presented, service is great, ordered medium rare steak, it came perfectly cooked. Would like give 5..."
Jim Ku