Dockside Restaurant & Bar occupies one of Wellington waterfront's surviving timber wharf buildings, bringing restaurant, bar and event spaces together in historic Shed 3. The structure dates to 1887, and Dockside has traded there since 1991. Its setting is inseparable from the experience: a broad deck reaches over the harbour, a retractable roof provides shelter when the weather changes, and the upper restaurant looks back toward both water and city. Weekday service starts at noon, with earlier weekend opening for brunch.

Seafood carries much of the current menu's identity. Te Kouma oysters can arrive natural or tempura, mussels are steamed with coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal and turmeric, and the chowder uses sherry, sweetcorn, potato and crayfish oil. Grilled scallops are paired with fried calamari, lychee and chilli mayonnaise, while snapper ceviche combines coconut milk, lime, prawns, mango and pineapple. West Coast whitebait fritters and rotating lunch specials give regulars further ways to explore New Zealand catch across the week.

The kitchen is not limited to the sea. Premium beef is dry-aged in house, and sharing boards move between cured meats, chicken-liver parfait and a plant-forward spread of falafel, hummus, vegetables and polenta. A separate plant-based menu is unusually complete: tofu appears tempura-wrapped in nori or baked beneath lime and coconut, cauliflower and cashew curry supplies a substantial bowl, and a beetroot-and-smoked-tofu Wellington is finished with mushroom-walnut duxelles and porcini gravy. Vegan desserts extend the choice through to the final course.

Different menus allow the venue to change pace without losing its waterfront character. Weekend brunch gives way to all-day light dishes, seasonal a la carte dining and five- or seven-course degustation options, while larger groups can arrange set menus. Private dinners fit into a small room overlooking the harbour, and the deck and upstairs restaurant can accommodate much larger seated or standing events. That range makes Dockside equally plausible for oysters and a drink, a long tasting menu, a business lunch or a full celebration beside the water.

Address: Shed 3, Queens Wharf, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Dockside Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Starters

Te Kouma oysters

$36 / $72

natural with pink onions or tempura with lime mayo (+ 50c per oyster)

Mussels in coconut milk

$29

with lemongrass, galangal & turmeric

Duck spring rolls

$24

with sweet chilli emulsion

Popcorn chicken

$25

with bang bang sauce, micro coriander

Spiced lamb shoulder croquettes

$24

with red harissa & Greek yoghurt

Entrees

Creamy seafood chowder

$27 / $42

with fino sherry, sweetcorn & potato, crayfish oil, Turkish bread & butter

Cured beef bresaola

$31

with chevre, pickled veg, truffle honey, parmesan crisp, blushing pear, rye & walnuts

Grilled scallops & fried calamari

$36

with radishes, lychees, sriracha mayo, extra virgin olive oil & fresh lemon

Spiced duck salad

$32

with crispy noodles, micro coriander mint, & sweet chilli dressing

Snapper ceviche

$33

with chilli, lime & coconut milk, mango & pineapple salsa, micro radish

Spring pea risotto

$27 / $42

fresh mozzarella, burst cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & snow pea tendrils

West Coast whitebait fritter

per 50g $33

50g or 100g served with lime mayo, crispy potato julienne & micro radish

Mains

Beer battered or crumbed fish & chips

$49

Dry-aged ribeye steak

grilled to your liking & served with thick-cut chips, brandy & peppercorn sauce Price: POA

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder

$49

with cherry demi-glace, pea risotto, whipped feta, salsa verde & snow pea tendrils

Pan-roasted Akaroa salmon fillet

$54

roasted carrots, chickpeas, wild rocket, quinoa & dried cranberries, saffron dressing

Twice-cooked pork belly

$48

cashew nahm jim, roasted kumara, crackling, pickled beetroot, pink ginger mayo, apple caramel

Angus beef two ways

$54

medium rare fillet & braised cheek, broccolini, mushroom & lentil stroganoff, pancetta, truffle oil

Sautéed line-caught Snapper

$55

handmade potato gnocchi, creamed paua, watercress, parmesan tuile

Zany Zeus halloumi

$42

mushroom & lentil stroganoff, broccolini, onion jam & truffle oil

Sides

Turkish bread with butter

Broccolini, toasted almonds & sea salt

$16

Roasted carrots with hummus & dukkah

$14

Cauliflower gratin

$18

Baby potatoes with truffle mayo

$18

Asparagus, olive oil, sea salt

$19

Thick-cut chips, tomato sauce & aioli

$17

Gem lettuce salad with goddess dressing

$16

Plant Based Entrees

Balaboosta board

$45

Falafels with balaboosta, crudites, hummus with dukkah, Turkish bread, Wild Chef polenta sticks

Mushroom, truffle & walnut pate

$26

truffle oil, beetroot relish, sourdough toast

Roasted beetroot

$23

Angel feta, pickled veg, truffle paste, blushing pear, rye & walnuts, micro beetroot leaf

Vegan risotto

$23 / $33

with Angel feta, burst cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & snow pea tendrils

Plant Based Mains

Nori-wrapped tempura tofu & chips

$39

served with house slaw, lemon, Veesey aioli & tomato sauce

Crumbed vegan ‘chicken’

$42

saffron dressing, roasted carrots, chickpeas, wild rocket, quinoa & dried cranberries

Cauliflower, tomato & cashew curry

$36

coconut yoghurt, rice, julienne salad, roasted cashews, micro coriander

Brunch – Oysters & Mussels

Subject to availability

Te Kouma oysters

$36 / $72

natural with pink onions or tempura with lime mayo (+ 50c per oyster)

Mussels steamed in coconut milk

$29

with lemongrass, galangal & turmeric

Brunch – Plant Based Brunch

Balaboosta board

$45

Falafels with balaboosta, crudites, hummus with dukkah, Turkish bread, Wild Chef polenta sticks

Scrambled tofu on sourdough toast

$36

hash browns, onion jam, smashed avocado, mushrooms & tomatoes

Vegan Duo

$33

tomatoes, hummus & smashed avo on sourdough, served with chia pudding, preserved peach, raspberry & walnut praline

Vegan nasi goreng

$29

with kecap manis, bok choy, baby peas, spring onions & tempura broccolini with chilli salt

Brunch – Free Range Eggs

Eggs Benedict with streaky bacon

$26 / or smashed avocado $24 / or smoked salmon $32

or smashed avocado; or smoked salmon

Big Breakfast

$38

poached eggs on sourdough with hollandaise, streaky bacon, smashed avocado, kranskys, onion jam & hash browns

Omelette Duo

$35

omelette with streaky bacon & cheese, served with Anzac biscuit granola, poached pear & Greek yoghurt

Brunch – Brunch

Beer battered or crumbed fish & chips

$49

Creamy seafood chowder

$27 / $42

with fino sherry, sweetcorn & potato, crayfish oil, Turkish bread & butter

Cinnamon-spiced apple French toast

$29

with Anzac oat crumble, custard, butterscotch & vanilla gelato

Braised lamb shepherd’s pie

$36

with parmesan & rosemary crust, pistachio salsa & baby peas

Duck nasi goreng

$34

chilli & kecap manis, bok choy & mung beans with a chilli-fried egg & spring onions

Smoked snapper fishcakes

$29

fennel, orange & watercress salad, red harissa & Greek yoghurt

Zany Zeus halloumi salad

$32

saffron dressing, roasted carrots, chickpeas, wild rocket, quinoa & dried cranberries

Crumbed popcorn chicken salad

$34

with bang bang sauce, streaky bacon, soft boiled egg, Brussels sprouts, parmesan & watercress

West Coast whitebait fritter

per 50g $33

50g or 100g, served with lime mayo, potato julienne & micro salad greens

Brunch – Sides

Turkish bread with butter

Broccolini, toasted almonds & sea salt

$16

Thick-cut chips, tomato sauce & aioli

$17

Gem lettuce salad with goddess dressing

$16

3 Course Set Menu

Snapper ceviche

with chilli, lime & coconut milk, mango & pineapple salsa, micro radish

Braised duck & Thai style salad

with crispy noodles, mint, micro coriander & sweet chilli dressing

Cured beef bresaola

chevre, pickled veg, truffle honey, parmesan, blushing pear, rye & walnuts

Pea & parmesan risotto

fresh mozzarella, burst cherry tomatoes, virgin olive oil & pea tendrils

Medium rare Angus sirloin steak

with potato rosti, broccolini, onion jam, brandy & peppercorn sauce

Grilled Akaroa salmon

with carrots, chickpeas, wild rocket, quinoa, cranberries & saffron dressing

Pork belly

cashew nahm jim, pickled beetroot, roasted kumara, apple caramel, pickled ginger mayo

Fried Zany Zeus halloumi

with carrots, chickpeas, wild rocket, quinoa, cranberries & saffron dressing

Flourless Whittaker’s chocolate torte

with chantilly mascarpone, raspberry coulis & caramel corn

Cinnamon-spiced apple & Anzac biscuit crumble

served with custard, vanilla gelato & white chocolate

Chilled makrut lime & coconut rice pudding

mango gel, tropical fruits, passionfruit & ginger sorbet

Over the Moon OMG Triple Cream Brie

served with walnut bread, crackers, grapes & quince paste

Premium Tasting Menu

Snapper raviolo

with creamed paua sauce, kale, parmesan tuile & watercress | Nautilus Albarino Marlborough, 2025, 75ml

Slow cooked lamb shoulder

with pea risotto, whipped feta & salsa verde | Craggy Range Single Vineyard Syrah, Hawkes Bay, 2024, 100ml

Housemade duck spring roll

with sweet chilli emulsion | Man O’ War ‘Exiled’ Pinot Gris, Waiheke Island, 2025, 75ml

Akaroa salmon rillettes

with taramasalata, caviar & crostini | Rippon Gewürztraminer, Central Otago, 2023, 75ml

Medium rare Angus beef fillet

mushroom & lentil stroganoff, broccolini, truffle oil | Felton Road Estate Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, 2024 100ml

Pear pudding

passionfruit & ginger sorbet, custard, Anzac biscuit crumbs | Beaumalric Muscat Beaumes de Venise, France, 2023, 50ml

Bresaola

with chevre, pickled veg, truffle honey, parmesan, pear, rye & walnuts | Matawhero ‘Irwin’ Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, 2021, 75ml

Brunch – Shakes

Vodka, coconut, mango, passionfruit & ginger

$16

Dark rum, vanilla, salted caramel & chocolate

$16

Raspberry, banana, almond & fresh mint

$12.50

Blueberry, vanilla, honey & coconut chia

$12.50

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Nasi goreng Typical in Wellington: $22.95 $29.00
Big breakfast Typical in Wellington: $28.00 $38.00
Seafood chowder Typical in Wellington: $27.00 $27.00

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Dockside Restaurant & Bar Menu

Dockside Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Starters

Sharing Boards

Entrees

Mains

Sides

Plant Based Entrees

Plant Based Mains

Brunch – Oysters & Mussels

Brunch – Sharing Boards

Brunch – Plant Based Brunch

Brunch – Free Range Eggs

Brunch – Brunch

Brunch – Sides

Bar Menu – Light Meals & Sharing Plates

Bar Menu – Sharing Boards

3 Course Set Menu

Premium Tasting Menu

Brunch – Shakes

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