Overall great vibes and great flavors. They put a lot of care into changing up their menu regularly…read moreto showcase different local or seasonal items which makes for a fun experience. The service is a little hit or miss at peak times, and they seem to forget about us after we get seated, so prepare to be a bit assertive to get attention.

Don't visit this place during busy times. They take on way too many customers/tables than they can…read moreservice. We ordered just two dishes. Oysters, which doesn't require cooking, and one hot dish. The oysters came out after 10 mins, as expected. But after more than a hour, and no second dish, we walked out as they repeatedly gave untrustworthy wait times. When we ordered, we were told a 30 minute wait. After 50 minutes of no dish, we enquired. Waitress talked to chef, came back with an exact 7 minutes needed. 12 minutes later, still no dish. Waitress goes to kitchen again, comes back with 2 minutes. Guess what happened when 2 minutes later passed... No offer to comp dishes or drinks while waiting, no sincere apologies. Just an excuse than "it's busy at the moment, food will take longer". So yeah, just don't go during busy times. Clearly too popular and they're treating it like a cash cow now. Oysters weren't actually that good. Small oysters, not juicy and tasty. We had oysters at another place in town the same day, and it was night and day.

What a fantastic gem of a brewery! Greeted with super enthusiastic bar tender who is happy and…read morehelpful. Outstanding menu of beer and great food too. Had the hazy ipa and it was juicy with tropical notes, what a palate pleaser. Lots of seating in a big open area. Wonderful visit highly recommend if visiting Wellington and also ask about the craft beer tour. You can get a sheet and stamp 8 breweries on the list and get a souvenir!

After a morning of exploring Wellington and avoiding the cruise ship crowds, it was great to find a…read morespot that was bright and sunny and friendly. Upstairs (do they have an elevator?) is a pretty massive dining room with lots of booths, some big tables and a balcony area in the Sun. Not quite ready for a big meal, I had a beer and a plate of the jalapeno poppers. They arrived after only 6 minutes, hot and fresh from the fryer. Delicious and a little spicy with a tangy dipping sauce, it went well with my pilsner. I stayed at Fork & Brewer for about an hour and enjoyed my time. This is a peaceful spot and the beer was delicious! [Review 510 of 2024 - 157 in New Zealand - 21542 overall]

I went with a group of 14 ... all of the meals were substandard... I had lambs fry and bacon …read more.. two little bits of lambs fry hard bacon and a small amount of lukewarm warm mash ... the meal was disgusting I would never go back

Atmosphere and staff was inviting. Quick and easy seating options- indoor, high top, table, etc…read more The waitress was very friendly and even offered local site tips for us visitors. The house lager was tasty and not too bitter. Food was excellent and came out very quick!

On a recent trip, I was waiting for different restaurants and bars to open for the day and decided…read moreto give this one a try. This is a tied-house with some of the larger breweries so the selection is less. It's a nice space with center bar and lots of tables with typical NZ comfort food. It seemed like a popular brunch spot as well as there were many happy families. They also have outdoor seating to enjoy on the nice days. The staff here were very welcoming and nice. I got a tasting paddle, which was choice of three. All the beers were solid. They also had clean restrooms.

I came to the tasting room after walking all day in the city for a quick drink and it was exactly…read morewhat I needed. The patio is a nice spot to hang out and the service is fast. Great place to refuel and grab a quick drink . Did not try any food this time

Sprig + Fern operates a myriad of taverns and taprooms throughout the Nelson-Tasman region. While…read morethe actual brewery is located in Richmond, you can only drink (and eat) at the satellite locations. This one seemed a more scenic spot with its location near Tahunanui Beach. It doesn't sit on the beach (nothing does), but it was quite peaceful to sit on the patio, drinking up some Vitamin D, salt air wafting through the air. Delicious pub food is to be had with some creative inclusions like bao buns and seafood. We had a lamb burger and poke bowl alongside some suds. The Nectaron Pale really set things alight with its punchiness though the West Coast Awesome Mix was a worthy contender. In general, though, their beers are on the lighter side with an even grassiness. They even have ciders for more light options. The bites were yummy enough though the poke bowl's avocado was quite over ripe. Easy pickings for free street parking right out front. If you do desire to pop into one of the Sprig+Fern locations, this one should be it!

What an excellent place to eat, with friendly service, delicious food and a great atmosphere. We…read moreall enjoyed our meals - the classic burger and fries and the pulled lamb tacos were particularly impressive. Totally recommend and would go back.

Stopped in for a quick snack. Had wedges and a Pizza. Great value for large plates and toppings…read moreright to the crust. Great service too.

passing through wellington and staying in karori, we were recommended this place by our air bnb…read morehost. quick 5 min walk from our place with a great selection of beer, pizzas, and other mains. I ordered the selvaggio veggie pizza and added jalapeños - delicious! my dad got the fish and chips and finally settled his hankering for it. great atmosphere and would come back again if we're in the area, cheers!

Absolutely excellent salad. And I don't usually eat salad…read more Great atmosphere! A few more thoughts...

I asked the Internet for where to find a proper Sunday Roast. It's a British thing and it's great…read moreto see this tradition exists in New Zealand culture as well. Hooray for the Commonwealth! Arriving at 6:40pm, the restaurant was only about halfway filled with a placard at the entrance announcing that this evening's Roast is sliced sirloin. I was hoping for lamb but this will do. I sat by the window with my laptop and used some wifi before and after dinner. My meal arrived after about ten minutes, a good portion with sliced sirloin, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and yes, a Yorkshire pudding. A light gravy over all and the only point off is that they did not have any horseradish for the beef. Perfectly cooked, nicely presented and absolutely delicious. Hooray for tradition and thank you, Southern Cross. A lovely Sunday evening meal. [Review 352 of 2024 - 8 in New Zealand - 21385 overall]

By London Quay, close to Picton Harbour and Memorial Park, Le Cafe is a coffee shop on the right…read more(west) and a bistro on the left (east). Very friendly and good service, providing detailed explanation on menu items. Many outdoor seats by the street. Indoor area is small, wide open to the view, with a little windy. Ordered the famous Blackfoot Abablone (New Zealand Paua) $49 and Grouper $35. Both are fabulous dishes, nice presentation, and juicy tender taste. Knowing local people could get paua for free, commercial price goes up. This is a very reasonable cost in such nice restaurant, much better than what we had ($118 for a smaller one) in Wanaka. At last, we kept the shell :)

We been on a cruise ship drinking very ordinary java bout a week now…read more SO LOOKING FORWARD to proper barista coffee, lobbed into le Cafe in Picton town midday. Really wanted em to be great... Sadly..... To report ...... "Not as such". Got order wrong. Didn't fix it. Dairyfree i.e. almond milk error meant we paid and didnt consume no money back is unacceptable by any measure. Friendly staff. Clean loos. Not hurrying back to le Cafe

If you're in Takaka, chances are your pants have already been completely charmed off. But if you…read morecan handle one more ounce of charming, head to The Brigand. You'll walk through a garden of outdoor seating and into a cozy bar/cafe/music venue that, with open fires roaring and booze flowing, feels more like your best friend's living room than a restaurant. That is, until the food arrives. With a heavy emphasis on fresh Kiwi produce, it's an embarrassment of riches with lamb, sirloin steak, fresh fish, spare ribs, cheese, wine, really, I'm not sure why you're still reading and not simply heading here immediately. My only regret is not getting to try the apricot schnapps cheesecake as it was sold out. Welp, I guess I'll just have to head back...

Great place for a really damn good dinner! Good craft beer selection, amazing food and desserts…read more So nice to sit outside and have a drink with amazing food.