TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Fisherman's Plate

84/100 (1164 ratings)

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"best pho so far in..."

Brandy Rawiri

"The food was amazing! Soup was super flavourful and the portion size is HUGE. Value for money but also tastes..."

Nicole Wong

"Best pho I've had in NZ. Come to Akl so Hansan can shut down, they need to learn that you can have European servers but still have excellent..."

Matthew Yang

"The spicy beef noodle soup is what I usually order, it’s very tasty with nice flavor and the portions are good for the price. Quite fast service..."

Angel Wong

"I was slightly surprised to see the place as it looked like an ordinary fish and chips shop that also sells Vietnamese food.BUT... the..."

Mark Renz Ruiz

"My Vietnamese friend recommended me this place and was pretty good. It looks like a crappy takeaway shop but don’t be fooled! It’s really..."

SpoonMe

"A bowl of deliciousness! The broth of their pho taste amazing. Very authentic vietnamese pho from this hidden and simple shop. Tried the fish..."

Hermawan Johan

"Oh yeah... That broth is just yum... One of the best Vietnamese beef pho that I ever have.We loved it and we will definitely come back if we..."

Andrean

"Very nice dishes hereWe had the prawn and pork omelette, combination fried noodle and chicken on riceThe food was beautiful and very..."

Tim 51

"I love this place so much, that every time I come to Wellington, it is obligatory to make a stop here and squeeze in a bowl of Pho.Bit of..."

Tan Wang

"Was in Wellington for 3 days and checked Zomato for a good place to eat. Absolutely thankful to find this little takeaway/dine-in place in town as..."

Oriental Doll

"Delicious Pho and the taste is really closed toPho that you have in Viet Nam. I’ve tried so many places around Wellington central and their..."

Vinh Nguyen

"4.5/5 Taste4.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer ServiceProbably best Pho is New ZealandWalked there for some..."

곰정안

"This has a strange layout as it is a takeaway fish and chips shop but has enough room for 20ish seats to dine in. The beef pho was one of..."

Whitepanda89

"Beautiful takeaway fish and chips, not greasy and delicious flavour. I just had a battered fish but the crumbed looked yummy. Need to try the pho and..."

Neat Eats

"I find myself coming back to this place a lot. Doesnt hurt that its less than five minutes away from where I live...but the fact that they serve a..."

Kiko Vergara

"The food was amazing, fulfilling and worth the price. Its a little place pf the side street not too noticeable but 100% my favorite place to eat..."

Clare Leyland

"One of the best bowls of Pho I've had since my Vietnam visit few years back. Great value for money and super friendly staff combined with quick..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"The best won ton soup in Wellington. Fresh and tasty. A fast food takeaway with seating and basic decor. Very fast and quick service. A popular..."

Jason Berryman

"Who would'd of though a fish n chips place will actually produce such authentic Vietnamese meals!I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup. Was..."

Cupy Dee

"The best pho in town- in my opinion! The soup is light yet tasty and the raw beef is really fresh. The provided herb adds extra dimensions to the..."

Christian

"This is the bar others aspire to - and none have got there yet. Pho. Better than any I have tried in Wellington or Auckland. Don't be deceived by its..."

Brent

"I'm usually pretty okay with pho in general but I loved the tender beef, and veggies, sauce and chilli sides. The broth was pretty decent too. I'd..."

M

"A proper place to have PHo in Wellington. I went there when the place had a previous owner. This place is licensed for take away so there is no..."

Jimon007

"Been here twice now and not disappointed. Rare beef pho and lemongrass, ginger lamb and noodles. Both were beautifully tasty and filling. Love being..."

Toni

"Never tried their fish n chips -- but I only come here for the Vietnamese food. It's the best in town. Authentic and so delicious! Rare beef pho is a..."

Shar Young

"We were overjoyed to find the Lord of the Ring's actor Viggo's favourite restaurant.The seafood broth was very delicious and refreshing,..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"The best pho in town can be found here nestled away on Bond street. Quick service, and lots to choose from. Give their rice paper rolls a try..."

Kate Hirschman

" A friend of mine recommended this place so I've decided to try it today. I ordered the rare beef noodle soup and it was the best pho I've had. Also,..."

Foooodie Explorer

"A place I visit at least once a week, food is authentic and has some dishes you can't find elsewhere. On this lunch visit I ordered the Cha Que..."

Stefan Thieu

"We had a lovely lunch at this place on 27 May 16. The place is a small and unpretentious restaurant and do not have too many tables. The food was..."

Narayanan Valadi

"I have been here before. I love the food beef patthai and spicy beef soup .It was kind of delicious. I will come back again and taste other..."

Ivy

"Been here a couple of times for the rare beef pho... its good. Very nice compared to the others on this side of town. Good depth of flavour and good..."

Team Thomas

"Amazing. Best rare beef pho in town - pad thai is pretty good too. Good prices too. Quick and easy. Consistently good. Place isn't flash but..."

Julian Light

"Best PHO I've ever tasted in New Zealand ❤️ I'm a stickler when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine because of my upbringing. Most Vietnamese..."

Linh 💛

"I'm back for my favourite dish in the world. Pho! So I have to go to Fisherman's. Another great meal. Though prices have gone up and the stock..."

Mya

"Went there. Nice people however they tend to rush you for everything and that's not really pleasant. I know lunch time gets busy but please still try..."

Ines

"IS THIS PHO REAL!?!?! (Pronounced fuh)Can't rate them on their Fish & Chips but their pho is pretty top notch. Rare beef noodle soup is a..."

Crumpet King

"My partner and I got takeaway. I forgot to call ahead and he was advised to phone in when he ordered (fair enough), the wait wasn't too long. We got..."

Des McIntosh

"Great pho everytime. I always order the rare beef pho which comes out with a very generous side serve of bean sprouts, lettuce and sauces. The soup..."

Vicki Wong

"Great authentic Vietnamese. Big servings (I hardly made a dent in my pho!) and delicious flavours. A fantastic cheap eat option in central..."

Petra Pearce

"Went there for lunch on Tuesday with husband. Lucky it was not too many ppl easy to find a seat. Ordered prawn rice paper roll, spicy pho and..."

Olivia Bao

"excellent and authentic food. they make the best pho in New Zealand. the decor is nothing fancy but the food is great and the place is always..."

Salya

"Nice little place, very good service. The food amazing. The Panko tempura scallops with citrus salad absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back..."

Loly

"Arguably still the best pho in Wellington. The rare beef is consistently good, and the broth is mildly spiced and light yet full of flavour...."

Leona

"Went here for lunch with mum on a Thursday. From the looks of it, it's an extremely busy place. And for good reason too, the meals are delicious. The..."

Adaire Ward

"My absolute favourite pho in town. Little place with no unnecessary trimmings but the food is fantastic. Textured authentic pho at extremely..."

Josh

"Extremely filling. Came for lunch. Ordered the deep fried spring rolls and the Chargrilled pork on vermicelli. The food was delicious and good sized..."

J.M-S

"Pho masters! Have tried several others around welly and none even come close. Flavour is like none other and price...$12, dam cheap!We also..."

Kirnal

"I am reviewing this just for it PHO alone!After reading the comments, I just had to check this little place out and it didn't..."

Mind The Crumbs

"...had the best pho bo which is a rare beef noodle soup. The beef was perfect and tender, the broth was rich and full of flavour and it came with a..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"This place is kind of unassuming. The decor is dated, and I would never have guessed they would have food I could eat as I always assumed (by the..."

Kahurangi Hutchings

"Happy bunch serving you the best Vietnamese the capital has too offer. Their fish & chip offering is equally as authentic! Squid salad is the..."

Jack Wang

"Fisherman's plate is my go to for Vietnamese food. I stumbled upon this restaurant in the paper recommended by Lord of the Rings star Viggo..."

Angela Liu

"The Pho came with all the trimmings which was a welcoming surprise. True rare beef and very nice broth. I don't think it takes out Saigon Taste's but..."

Jordan Morrice

"Good is authentic and cheap. The pho here is excellent where the soup has a good depth of flavour. Do not expect anything special in terms of..."

Rosemary Young

"Fast, friendly, no frills, quality Vietnamese food. Best pho in Wellington - now a staple of my diet and I have never felt..."

Beck

"This place serves up amazing Vietnamese dishes. I've tried most of the item on the menu. They have the best pho in the city. My favourite would be..."

Vanille O

"This is one of the best restaurants in Wellington hands down. Although first appearances would suggest otherwise, the food here is simply awesome...."

Lloyd

"Hands down, the best Vietnamese that I have eaten outside of Vietnam. I cannot praise it enough. Have tried plenty of fairly expensive Vietnamese..."

Chris Wragge

"I created an account just so that I can write a review for this restaurant. This Restaurant is amazing. Cheap price for some really authentic..."

Hanz Z

"I was in Wellington for 5 years and this is a must eat at restaurant I would reckon to everyone.I was a student at Wellington College and I..."

Justin Nguyen

"This is another MUST EAT when touring our great country. Sure the decor might seem drab or not glitzy enough for some people but the freshness and..."

Gavin Downie

"One of the best Vietnamese restaurant here in Welly. I am Vietnamese and I think the food rivals that of some restaurant in our country. Though its..."

Reaperqnu

"Get the pho! Best pho Wellington has to offer. It is full of spice and perfect for a cold winters day. The salad is fresh and the spices are..."

Katie Brown

"I ordered the Spicy Beef Rice Noodle Soup from Fisherman's Plate today, wondering whether it would taste Vietnamese or if it would be a fake Chinese..."

Stephanie

"Decided to try this as a takeaway, and the prawn salad roll, pad Thai, beef and noodle were just perfect. Fresh salad, subtle flavours and delicious..."

Harry Hudson

"Surperb vietnamese pork n noodle dishes. I love this place!! You have to be early. Hard to get a table around..."

Geoff Burch

"Despite its deceptive name this modest place does some of the best Vietnamese in Wellington. Fresh, generous, herby, spicy and authentic. Their..."

Caroline

"One of the best lunch options in Wellington. $18 for an outstanding beef pho - rich, hot and filling. Service is excellent, would highly..."

Dan Hope

"Came because of reviews on the Pho and I had to say the Lamb Pho went down my belly quick! Although Lamp portions were small. Service is very Asian...."

I AM GMAN

"The foods were surpringly good. Deep and rich flavours of the soup and very kind and friendly service. They said they don't use MSG in the soup. I..."

amy han

"Only had one meal there so far but the food was absolutely delicious. Have spent time in Vietnam, and it really felt the same, aside from the..."

Kirke Godfrey

"Pho Tai was great. Classical Vietnamese food without any weird parts. Just what you need, nothing you don't. Relatively well..."

Zachary Collier

"Excellent Vietnamese cuisine. The soup is rich and pho smooth. Spring roll is crispy and roast meat is tender. Reasonably large serving and..."

LEONG CT

"easily the best chippy & Vietnamese in CBD. unassuming af but mean kai, lovely kaimahi w primo service, and an easy welcoming vibe. Prices are also..."

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

"Great Vietnamese rice rolls. Tasty on their own, even better with the satay sauce! Reasonable/expectable price. Service was quick even when the place..."

Emily

"Satay tofu and vegetables is superb. Best tofu takeaway dish I can think of in Wellington. The Pad Thai is also great. Haven’t tried the fish and..."

Roy McKee

"The food was good, but portions were a bit too large. They also only had a few items of their menu available. Apart from that the staff was friendly..."

Tobias Skjelvik

The Crab Shack

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"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."

Vicky Yiu

"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."

Brandy Rawiri

"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."

Cheok Yanny

"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."

Luigi

"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."

Balween Kohli

"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."

Shana Wahab

"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."

Hyerin Jo

"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."

Mark Christopher

"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."

Dotty Iorangi

"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."

BrandonK

"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."

Sheryl

"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."

Marggie Pascua

"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."

Harrison Drysdale

"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."

Samantha.laing

"A popular pl down on the welly waterfront, great service, staff and food. Tried the welly burger, a scoop of mussels and prawns. Also great with a..."

Sei

"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."

Daleslynn

"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."

Tom Luke

"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."

Shahdan Samnani

"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."

Annie Bananie

"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."

Al Mac

"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."

Pam

"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."

Nurul Saadah Noh

"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."

Dhananjay Apparao

"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."

Megha Dogra

"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."

Cesar Luis

"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."

Coco

"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."

Anna Naesmyth

"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."

Welly

"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."

Deepinder Bahia

"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic. Love the atmosphere and location. Great..."

Jennie Gutry

"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."

UnCovered Oz

"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."

Mighty Will

"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."

Foodie_addictee

"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."

Jimon007

"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."

Peter White

"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."

Eat Places

"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."

Sparky

"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."

Coffee Lover

"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."

Amorita Maharaj

"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."

Alysha Bower

"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."

Toni

"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."

Mya

"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."

Dave Lemonby

"Really nice place！It has good atmosphere！Staff are also really friendly！Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."

Vera Jiang

"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."

Christian

"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."

Mike White

"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."

James Cole

"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."

Christian

"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."

Jay

"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."

Jade :-)

"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."

Brittany

"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."

Stevie Cozens

"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."

LucyGoosey

"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."

Nirvanamajid94

"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."

Adaire Ward

"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed! The lovely staff on the door took..."

Captain Underpants

"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."

Ann Onymous

"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."

Tyler Mcbride

"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."

Kate Yan

"The best garlic grabs ever! Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu. The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."

Food Mm

"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."

J Isla

"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."

Joy Maralit

"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."

Thirdwill

"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."

EpiCurious

"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."

Siobhan

"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."

Ryan.k.christie

"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."

Lee

"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."

Anthony Vincent

"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."

Salya

"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."

Loly

"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."

Miss Persistant

"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."

One Way

"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."

Pink Pie

"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."

Tee

"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."

Hubert Cheng

"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."

Kate S

"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."

Monique Marie

"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."

Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz

"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."

Tina Xu

"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."

Team Thomas

"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."

Linda

"Clam chowder. Simply..."

Niourk

"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."

Shelley Matthews

"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."

Rosemary Young

"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."

Yurika Nishiyama

"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."

Sabrina Zhou

"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."

Sara Rito

"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."

Dragon

"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."

Chelsea Carlyle

"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."

Yusuke Ando

"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."

JAZZ TRIO AND DUO

"Just loved the Crab Shack. The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."

Connie Consumes

"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."

Kelly Atkinson

"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."

Caffeinated Weka

"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."

Lucy Eats

"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."

Clark Rogers

"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."

Briar Roberts

"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."

Wilson Chau

"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."

PhillipYee

"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."

CC

"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."

Anna Shen

"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."

Claire

"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."

Kirsten G

"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."

Jade Mercer

"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."

Richard Taniwha

"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."

Carole Williams

"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."

Vinny N

"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."

Shiraneko

"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."

Sandra Savory

"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."

Callie

"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."

Daniel Taylor

"Good food, good service, well worth the..."

Mary T-soon

"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."

Caryl St Clair

"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."

Jo Malcolm

"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."

Jim

"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."

Kara I

"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."

Madicattt

"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."

Jehan

"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."

Dan Bowden

"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."

Kai Luv

"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."

Adam Rogers

"highly recommended but the portion might be a bit too small 🫶 love the steak- the cheese sauce's just *chef..."

Sharon Shum

"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."

James Mielke

"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."

Shidiq Md

"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."

Erica Lee

"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."

Ivan Teh

"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."

Andre Serfontein

"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."

Keila Jensen

"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."

• CADweazle •

"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."

Evana Smith

"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."

Michelle Hayes

"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."

Karen Fukutaki

"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."

Chad O'Hara

"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."

Joanne Goulding

"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."

Xiangyu Song

"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."

Markus Erdmann

"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."

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