TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Mama Brown

77/100 (4117 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Breakfast

Dinner

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Cheeseburger

Southern fried chicken burger

Oreo Milkshake

Ribs

Burger

Chilli Cheese Fries

Burrito

Curly Fries

Snickers Milkshake

Nachos

Waffles with Maple Syrup

French Toast

Fish and Chips

Breakfast Burrito

Tacos

Toasts

Pancakes

Philly Cheesesteak

Chicken And Waffles

Salad

Breakfast Burrito

Waffles

Wings

KitKat Milkshake

Halloumi

Chili

Corn Chips

Cakes

Pina Colada Milk Shake

Fish

Kentucky Hot Brown Boy

Pulled Pork

Tapas

Cappuccino

Fish Taco

BBQ pork ribs

Peanut Butter

Tacos

Halloumi salad

Chicken Waffles

Sit down

American

International

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Reservations

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

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Mid-range

"Food was alright. I like how there's 2 for 1 deals, very couple-friendly. Interior vibe is very casual, I like the . Food portions are really good..."

Ken Wong

"The southern fried chicken is my favourite as well as the wings! I love the new milkshakes they always have every now which keeps it fresh! This is a..."

Kylie

"Such an amazing place to chill! Had halloumi burger, Cajun fries, fried chicken burger called Big papa along with a couple of cocktails as shown in..."

Nitisha Arora

"Fantastic good here! When I went it was quite busy and I understand why, it’s a ready nice quirky place great for going out with friends for a btw..."

Crackerjacker

"Great family eating, fair choice of dishes, great portions, recommend the cajun fries. I had the Haloumi salad, top notch! Nice friendly service..."

Steve Bird

"A top location in the heart of Wellington, great grub and even better thick and creamy milkshakes to die for! Think twice with having one as a meal..."

Cody Dunstan-Brown

"Average, burger was abit dry a little taste could be added by some sauces. Would rate it 4. Too much space between the table and the plane style..."

Tarun Parmar

"Great food, great service and well priced for where they are and what they offer. I'd highly recommend their chocolate brownie, their burgers are..."

Chapman

"One of my must go to places when in wellington. No better way to start a day then with a hot brown boy from Kentucky. The fun Decor and..."

Richie Hewson

"The amount of times I’ve been here is insane! Their food is total mouthgasms! My absolute fav is their chicken waffles, I could literally..."

Sheryl

"Good food, good portions but its soooooo noisy in there....!!!!!!! I couldnt hear my friend sitting infront of me. Dinners come in groups of younger..."

N Simadri

"I have always wanted to go to Mama Brown as I've wanted to try their famous milkshakes.I went with a friend at around 9pm on a Friday night..."

Megan Barr

"I am currently visiting Wellington and Mama Brown was recommended to me through a friend.. this place is amazing! The vintage vibes give it such a..."

Meg Howell

"Great service! Staff were friendly and the girl that bought our meal out to us had some good banter which I really appreciated! Food was of huge..."

Vin 123

"I went to Mama Brown not really knowing what to expect. Last time we went it was just opened and empty. Since then it certainly has put itself on..."

Muffin Mum

"Best Milkshakes in town! Ordered the double chocolate fudge brownie milkshake and the espresso one. It was YUMMY! We also had the waffles with..."

Caline

"Just went and got a couple of milkshakes with some Sals pizza, the gentleman serving us was so lovely! Didn’t catch his name but he was English...."

Zoe Holt

"When I approached the doors of Mama Brown, I was shocked to find that they were not open at 7am on a Monday morning! In the hopes of the doors..."

Croissant Muncher

"We went here and I ordered fish and chips which was really nice and my partner ordered chicken burger and the food was really good we loved it. 💕..."

Loveheart1955

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer ServicePretty average cafe with ordinary food, Found it quite over..."

곰정안

"Amazing service and food, felt welcome as soon as we walked in! Giant shakes that are super sweet and sickly (would probably recommend sharing if..."

Georgia Kelly Moore

"Can I get a HELLLLL YEAAAAAAH. oh my god is the place good for a hangover cure, I came to mama Browns 3 times whilst I was in Wellington and I..."

Pearl Clarke

"Came to Mama Brown for lunch on a Wednesday while visiting Wellington with a couple of mates. There were some positive aspects of Mama..."

Charle Megala

"Went here for dinner last night absolutely loved it the food was amazing I got the chicken tacos and the milkshakes both were in point also the vibe..."

Aman

"Really good food, but overpriced for what you get. Quality is there, but the value is not. Really nice atmosphere and a brilliant ambience...."

Hone Heron

"Good place. I took a Cookie Monster and the waffle was very good. Good quality for affordable price. I recommend it. But if I may say, cup must be..."

Maïlig Dinis

"YummyStudent deals are great $10 for a burger and fries. Shakes are real good..."

ASIAN_HAYDEN

"Mama brown is a good restaurant with good delicious meals.The line out the door speaks for itself.Chalk written menu board and the..."

Steven

"Food was below average, friend got the chicken waffle burger and the waffle was soggy and chicken was not crispy. I got the fries with meat and..."

Em

"Milkshakes Milkshakes Milkshakes This place makes the best milkshakes that I've ever had. I really enjoy the chocolate peanut butter one..."

Kalila Tatu McMillan

"Such a cool place great for something different. First time I visited here I got the fish and chips, unfortunately the fish was caked in a very thick..."

Elyse

"Super cute ambience. Colorful and seated on airplane chairs. :) Craved waffles so we ended up here after checking the menu outside the..."

Momo

"Went on a super buzy day during a promo they were having. Had to wait as we didn't book in advance but was able to get seated quickly due to sheer..."

Coco

"Really do enjoy coming here! Great service and atmosphere and delicious meals! My friend and I will always come in and get milkshakes (best part)..."

LoverofFood

"Had a super memorable experience, amazing food and generous portions. Music was lit and staff were super cool. Very accomodating of our big loud..."

Jocheli015

"Had the chicken/waffles and chips on my trip to Mama Brown. The chips were cooked well and were not dry at all. When I had the chicken and waffles, I..."

Veeral Patel

"If you love spicy food I definitely recommend the Buffalo Wings, very spicy but very delicious! If you feel like cooling down your mouth after I..."

Nessa Knell

"Came here with my brother as he shouted the treat. Absolutely the best milkshakes in town!!! Ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter & Caramel Shake and..."

ImyNTom

"I had read the reviews for this place and from the pictures I saw I knew I was going to order the chicken waffle sandwich. It exceeded my..."

Linlin

"food wWas good and the ribs were massive but also juicy and soft. I only wish the chips came separately as they were soft hidden under the sauce of..."

Christian

"Food is good but smaller portioned burgers so order chips or a side to go with it.Bit pricey for what you get but nice clean place and they do..."

Jordan

"Went here on my last trip to Wellington. The staff were friendly and didn't mind my loud little 1 year old. Food was great and a very good portion..."

Chelethammavong

"The ribs were nice but not fantastic. The real highlight here is their milkshakes. These milkshakes really are the best in Wellington. Friendly owner..."

Louie

"One of my to-go cafes. You can't actually go wrong with any of their dishes! Would 10/10 recommend to go here especially on Wednesday..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Came on a busy 2for1 Wednesday night.. didn't have any booking therefore needed to wait for a bit.. soon after a table was ready the waitstaff..."

Vogue Foodie

"I had waffles & they were delicious! Peppermint tea was divine. The staff were warm & welcoming, the atmosphere was quite lovely. Love the decor,..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"I went to this restaurant on the early January. During the trip of Wellington, this meal was the best we had in Wellington. Affordable price and very..."

Angela King

"If you want not so healthy but out of this world delicious food then this is the place for you. Everything I've tried here has been outstanding. Big..."

Claudia Serra

"Loved this place! We came in late afternoon on a Saturday and shared the chicken wings and BBQ ribs. They were super delicious. We need to..."

Shannon21

"Big eats, cheap price tag. Thats what you get on a 2 for 1 wednesday from 11 till 11. I ordered the ribs and my dining companion had the Kentucky Got..."

Vicki Wong

"Stopped in here a couple of weeks ago after an 8 hour drive from Auckland. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the vegetarian breakfast..."

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"An amazing experience for me as an Aucklander. I ordered a chicken and beef burger, and the beef was cooked amazing - not overdone, and still juicy..."

Austin Ibarra

"Incredibly good comfort food and amazing shakes. We had Cajun fries, chicken waffle, breakfast burrito, peanut caramel shake and a float. All..."

Steven Lee

"Waffles and fried chicken... what could go wrong! Love this place, while not the most classy of places it is tasty! I'm yet to find..."

Abby Jones

"Been here a couple of times now, some experiences were great others not so much, I had they're southern Chicken burger and it was ok, nothing special..."

Food Lover

"Great food. Awesome seats and decor. Great service. I had chicken and waffles which was strangely awesome. I would have liked the waffles a bit..."

Amy Pointon

"The place is full any time you drive past, but once you enter, the hostess attends to you straight away. The table are shared, but the food is..."

DarshT

"Love the bustling environment of this place. The staff were nice and helpful and responded to requests well. The Oreo cheesecake shake was pretty..."

Annie Bananie

"Went here last night for a catch up with friends. We didn't have a booking and it was pretty busy but the staff were great and found us a table...."

Sara

"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good portions. Would definitely eat here again. They have 2 for 1 main meals on Wednesdays and great looking..."

Autumn

"Me and my partner Went here on a whim when we saw the birthday deal and so glad we did. Great atmosphere and music- favourite place we have been to..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"It was a nice and cosy restraunt especially in wellingtons cold weather, the food was great and the prices were worth the dish. Me and my wife..."

Hala&Plum

"My second time here, but my first time was a long time ago, so I felt it was due for a review! Came in and sat ourselves, the place is..."

Medium_Rare

"Have come here plenty of times for work lunches and the sliders are always yummy. They make awesome milkshakes here as well, I always get the classic..."

Sarah Alberino

"Omg, what an awesome find. Arrived in Wellington last night. Arrived here for breakfast, in a hurry and they were brilliant. Awesome waffles and Paul..."

Trish

"The search for the ultimate hungover brunch continues. Mama Browns definitely impressed me. I got a breakfast burrito and some Cajun fries. THE FRIES..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Great meal from here, plus very good coffee. Went for breakfast and had a good selection from the menu. Service was prompt and friendly, meal was..."

James Cole

"Came here with a friend on a Thursday night while visiting Wellington. One thing I noticed straight away is the deco especially the airline seating..."

John Chin

"Came here because 10 year old was craving waffles, and I just knew they would have good sized ones. Ordered extra bacon and southern friend chicken..."

Shiny H Appy

"Funky decor, quick and friendly service. Food is exceptionally decadent. Ribs are absolutely to die for- cooked to perfection, meat just falling off..."

Adaire Ward

"Walking past this morning it was hard to ignore airplane seats, Chinese lanterns and old movie posters, all decorating an American diner style tv set..."

Duncan Galletly

"I prefer my drinks not milky and with alcohol so I didn't try what they are the most famous for: their milkshakes, but they did have an extended..."

Ines

"This place is fantastic! The food was Devine. Best milkshakes ever - at $8 it is soooo worth it. I had the caramel, peanut and it honestly tasted..."

Manz87

"VENUE (0.5 / 1)The venue isnt too bad, quite cosy. Myself and my partner sat on what seemed like ex-commercial plane seats. I enjoyed the..."

Joshua Dorman

"Good weekend brunchTaco and sliders and small sides.A beer on a sunny day. Even early evening snacks and drinks is a pleasurelove the..."

Hubert Cheng

"Went there as a group of four. We love the atmosphere and the plane seats! I loved my brownies, my friend enjoyed her sundae (if you are a sweet..."

Apple Chan

"Mama Brown is a casual venue with an American style menu. I chose the Kentucky Hot Brown Boy which was a unique dish – chicken with other elements..."

Shaun

"Pops of colour, chalkboards, fairy lights and cheery staff give Mama Brown a friendly, fun vibe that is cool and casual. While we were there, on a..."

Lennie L

"Buffalo wingssssss!!!They aren't for the faint-hearted. I was sweating profusely as I happily took bite after bite.The Cajun..."

JaimeC

"Went for lunch with a friend, ordered the po boy - pork. Well for 15 what a feed, done was good and hearty and plenty of it even got chips and a..."

Chomp

"Love this place! Fantastic service, everything was fairly quick. Great drinks, the mains were great, perfect sizes, and the desserts were too. Only..."

Aimee R

"I went to Mama Brown recently for a friend's birthday party. Initially, I had been disappointed, as we were meant to be going to another favourite..."

Georgina Dickson

"Dinner at Mama Brown on Friday night was great - I had the pulled pork tortilla, very tasty, lovely crispy base and enough to get my husband to help..."

Janine Last

"I visited Mama Brown on a Wed night with 3 of my friends and had a great time. We only had an hour to eat before a show so we informed them of that -..."

Gary Cottle

"Was sitting in Lower Hutt reading the reviews and looking at the menu and couldn't wait. So myself and 3 workmates made the trip in. We were not..."

Dave Bevin

"I LOVE this place. My partner and I have been here half a dozen times since it opened, and it has been consistently good food for good value...."

Alina Siegfried

"Great food. Great staff. I have eaten here many times and the breakfast burrito is amazing. Coffee is excellent Delighted we found this gem for..."

Marty

"Great service! We went in with a deal voucher, management were super helpful and friendly, the food was fast, fresh and delicious - we will be back..."

Esther Harris

"Went in for breakfast and coffee, as it wasn't too busy. The coffee was excellent, with a complimentary biscotti balanced on the mug. I even ordered..."

Paul Boland

"Totally awesome menu with a tasty range of breakfasts and lunches with a Western and Mexican influence. Food, service and prices all excellent! My..."

Joseph Crawford

"This place is great! My partner and I have visited a few times since they opened, and my only complaint would be that the portions are huge but the..."

Lisa H

"Had the beef stew/soup and beef taco on Sunday.Both were delicious! Especially the beef taco with the lime and the pineapple salsa...."

Asymmetriq

"GREAT milkshakes!! :D Small portions for food prices,..."

Kimmie W

"Had the Beef stew. AMAZING! Will def be back for the bowl of the day, came with some chunky toast bread. This was a great winter warmer. Going back..."

Paul Raeburn

"The absolute best thing about Mama Brown's is their $6 sliders and tacos which allow you to mix and match a variety of options to build your own..."

Kara I

"Didn't know what to expect from the place but the staff were amiable and friendly, my food delivered promptly and coffee delivered with a totally..."

Brody Tripp

"We need a Mama Brown in HB. Meals are big and delicious & excellent customer service, free meal and complimentary drink for your bday. Definitely be..."

t h

"Music was a little loud but I am hard of hearing. Food and service was incredible. Great way to celebrate a..."

Pamela Howard

"Celebrated my birthday here and got the birthday promo for June! It was a special day indeed! I love the Dirty Waffles and enjoyed the other food as..."

Necy Mae de Guzman

"If you are after comfort food - say burgers, wings , shakes, curly fries - then Mama Brown should be at the top of your list. This is my go to place..."

Deepak Mohanraju

"The service was great, the staff were friendly and efficient. The food is bit on the pricey side but for its size it is justifiable. We came in..."

Mary Kabiriera

"This is my 3rd time , and not surprised is another great experience in Mama Brown. We ordered the Pork Ribs and Waffle Boy. All the food are nice..."

EeTheng Lim

"Visited this evening en route to the airport, welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Quick turn around with delivery of food and we were able to..."

Jahna Fiu

"Came in for a quick lunchtime bite, great service I can thoroughly recommend their Vanilla Milkshake and Chicken Burger, go for the extra pickles,..."

Rich Matthews

"Lovely atmosphere, cool interior and great service. We (3 friends and I) went for the Wednesday 2 for 1 deal, and had a great time. The food portions..."

micah greenfield

"Loved it. The philly cheese steak was great and the fries nice and..."

Daniel Mazur

"Pretty decent food served here and is a solid for quality. Would like to Poe Boys on the menu, the current menu still holds weight. The American..."

Mark Panapa

"Lovely customer service. Friendly staff always greeted with a smile. Food was wonderful. The milkshakes are to die for!! I wish I could give more..."

Audrey Tupua

"Our first visit - glad I chose this place for our pre-show early dinner. Easy to pre-book online - refreshingly, without dooming myself to daily..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Food was great big portion size & dessert pay to share it as it's big..."

Nane Samuel

"Food is okay, but fried chicken is quite dry and bland. Wouldn't come unless I am really craving for American..."

Edward Wang

"The best place for youngsters who wants to eat a lot of good yummy food. Its just near the cuba street. The portions are quite large for chicken..."

Sreeram Nattath

"Absolutely love the food. Great place to go if you like big massive feed..."