Arrived in Wellington from Taupo around 3 pm. Checked into the hotel and researched dinner spots…read more Charley Noble came up so we took a short walk. Arrived right at opening. Seated quickly. We ordered a cider and beer. Dinner was delivered. Absolutely delicious. Perfect dinner. Perfect service.

This was my family and I's last meal in Wellington and this restaurant was a great way to end our…read moretrip here. It is beautiful inside and the staff are all very friendly. It is great for a nice dinner to sit down and enjoy a meal. We ordered quite a few appetizers and entrees to share as this was our last night here. We started with some raw oysters, smoke fish croquette ($9.50 each), focaccia bread ($9) with artichoke dip ($12), seafood chowder ($30), and the beef tartare ($28). Our favorites were probably the oysters and the focaccia bread with the spread. The oysters were fresh and we enjoyed trying them all. The focaccia bread went great with the spread as the bread was warm and the spinach dip was a nice cool dip to match. The bread was also perfect to dip in the chowder. For the entrees, we ordered a side of green beans ($14), fettuccine ($27|$37), Lumina Lamb Backstrap ($19 per 100g), and the Japanese wagyu ($85 per 100g). Our favorite out of everything was the wagyu. The lamb was delicious but it's not comparison after you have a bite of the wagyu. The Wagyu was cooked perfectly. The meat was not too thick of a piece to cut. The green beans were a great side to go along with the meal. The almonds added a nice crunch to the green beans. Overall, we enjoyed our meal very much. We felt that this restaurant was a perfect way to end our stay in Wellington!

I've been here a total of four times, placed upstairs next to the Reading Cinema, the Steer and…read moreBeer is a great little place modelled after american frontier and maybe some Australian outback? The decor is tastefully minimal and the positioning (by the cinema) probably brings the crowds during the evening. I've tried the steak, the ribs and of course the chicken and I have to say the meals were good, but the chicken was superb. The service was good every time, and while it doesn't quite reflect the american service culture the staff were friendly and quick. I would recommend it for a simple meal after a movie or just a visit on a night out.

Classic american food, very nice and not healthy but who cares haha. Located in Reading Cinemas,…read moreit's a good place to go just before or after a movie. The price is alright. The staff is lovely.

Great meal at this small-establishment. It's a local "Go-To" spot that is normally pretty packed…read moreand requires advanced reservations. If you are in town and you're looking for a place for some great lamb (to share) and put down some beverages, consider making the trip out to the quaint little shop called the "Fat Farmer." It will not disappoint.

What could improve. Food , service and drinks. Service…read morewas slow and they weren't busy. Couldn't make a dry martini even tho they had a full bar. Had to have vodka on the rocks. The food? The mussels were over cooked and tasteless. The lamb was over cooked and had no flavor. The beef Wellington was worse. Dough half cooked and the meat almost raw on center with little to no searing evident. Seasoning seems to be nice their pay grade

My partner and I dinned at The Grand The service and staff were very welcoming and professional…read more The food was nice and hot tasted amazing. Also loved how our server advised us of the special. The atmosphere was warm, a place where we could enjoy a meal and each other's company. I highly recommend The Grand not just for the food and service but also the price

Four stars because they can make cocktails. It seems pretty lively and the food seems good. A nice…read moreplace to stop by if you're in the Square area.

My favourite restaurant in palmy. Big generous portions wide selection of mains snd pleasantly…read morepriced and taste. Mains alone are filling desserts are devine

We enjoyed a lovely dinner last night here at the Jardin Grill restaurant…read more Being a First Table diner with our two friends, we arrived here early by 6pm. Our friendly Chinese waitress took our entree and mains orders shortly afterwards. We all shared two octopus entrees which was quite nice and not too chewy. My nicely presented medium-rare chargrilled rib-eye steak mains tasted somewhat burnt. I asked our waitress afterwards whether it was supposed to have a burnt flavour, to which she replied it was supposed to be like that. Nevertheless I ate it all. The porta-bella mushroom side that accompanied it was however very small. Very expensive for $59.00 though!! My three other friends all seemingly enjoyed their meals with no complaints. However when paying the bill at the end of the evening, I was quite shocked to find out that I was charged $7.00 for a small glass of Diet Coke. Just as well everything was eventually charged half price for being a First Table diner!!

Came here with the Wife for our last dinner in Wellington. Staff was excellent and checked in…read morefrequently to see how we were doing. Waiter recommend the Kangaroo which was fantastic. First time eating Kangaroo, tastes similar to a Ribeye. Wife had the lamb which I think was the best part of the entire meal. Also, if you enjoy wine. The three cheese tasting plate was great. I recommend the Brie, Cheddar, and Gorgonzola which paired nicely with the wine. If you are traveling from out of town and staying at the hotel I highly recommend you check it out. I thought it was better than the other options for dinner in the city.

Above all, The Portlander service was top notch. We were originally not sure if we wanted to make a…read morebooking for our last night in Wellington but we were glad we did. The Portlander Pot Luck is a must try. It is a 'trust the chef' experience, based on the current menu. There were no formality, no set menus, no specific timings; as soon as dishes are ready, they will be placed in front of you to enjoy the variety of food that the chef has prepared. Be prepared as the experience is up to 2 hours in duration for 5 courses. Menu included: A SELECTION OF EUROPEAN-STYLE NEW ZEALAND CURED MEATS & CHARCUTERIE Served with fried bread crisps, gentleman's relish & pickles PORTLANDER GARLIC BREAD SMOKED KAHAWHAI CHOWDER LAMB RUMP & RIB DUO Grilled rump and glazed slow-roasted rib, classic English mint sauce, red wine jus and Portlander's salt PURE SOUTH EYE FILLET GARLIC MASHED POTATOES BLANCHED BROCCOLI Bok choy, parsley pistou THE STICKY DATE PUDDING With butterscotch and vanilla ice cream

Casual steak house ambience. Decent wine selection. Amazing ciabatta bread! However I was…read moredisappointed with the steak. We order the 28 days dry aged ribeye MEDIUM RARE. Ask the waiter three times to make sure it is not over cooked. The steak came out medium WELL. When we notified our waiter, the general manager attended our table to tell us WE "should've ordered it rare if we wanted medium rare". This is a first for me!! Ha!! Negative star for service.

10/26/17 I was in NZ…read morefor the month of October, and this is one of the restaurants that popped up on my Yelp radar. Since I am from the states, and grew up not too far from K.C. I thought I would check it out. l took the bus out there, and it was a very comfortable and scenic ride. The restaurant is located in an area of Wellington known as the Lower Hutt, and located along the main strip. There are lots of little boutique shops and ethic restaurants. I actually found a cute set of wooden toy trucks and a tea set. Uncle Mike's is owned by an American who is from K.C., and just like Texans and Southerns, the folks from K. C. take their BBQ serious. I had the place to myself. It was very clean and had on display iconic American symbols. I elected to have ribs, beans, and fries. The BBQ is wet style, and it's pretty good. I prefer a dry rub with sauce on the side. Nonetheless, it was worth the trip; the beans were really good. When I go back, I plan to stop in again. Uncle Mike's wife was my hostess, and I enjoyed my conversation with her, and hearing her and Mike's story. I hope I convinced her to come visit the states...overall Lower Hutt is a Good place to eat and shop.

Man, don't listen to the 1-star reviews because they obviously wouldn't know good 'que or service…read moreif they got hit in the eye with it. I never thought I'd get down-home Kansas City style BBQ in New Zealand of all places. Smoked, tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone meat, with a killer sticky, tangy sauce that will make you want to gnaw your fingers off. The bullet is in the smoke, though. Holy crap, that's one helluva smoker they must have in the kitchen because you can taste the applewood right down to the bone. I was gnawing on that bone, I ain't gonna lie. The BBQ is brutally good. It's that good folks. I'm a blue-blooded American girl who loves her Southern BBQ. I prefer Louisiana versus Texas (wet vs. dry), but I think Uncle Mike may have converted me into a Kansas City fanatic. The portions are all-American, so the half rack was more than enough for little ol' me. My Kiwi partner chowed on some brisket bits drenched in sauce in a soft roll that was also damn good. Decent prices for the quality and portion size. Very nice and earnest service from the super-smiley server and his side-kick. We never felt underserved. p.s. We tried the buffalo wings and they were also authentic Buffalo, NY style wings. Spicy, tangy, with a refreshing dill-ranch dip on the side. I wish they had some celery sticks instead of a green salad on the side because that would have been even better and more NY...dipping is key!