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Best Restaurants Near Me In Lambton Quay, The Terrace and Wellington CBD

October 2, 2026
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Dining near Lambton Quay, The Terrace and Wellington CBD

Lambton Quay, The Terrace and the surrounding Wellington CBD pack a remarkable range of dining into a compact part of the city. Historic cottages, hotel dining rooms, lively pubs, tucked-away cafés and specialist Asian kitchens sit within a short walk of offices, shops and the waterfront. That density makes the area useful at every point in the day, from an early coffee and creative brunch to a business lunch, pre-show dinner or relaxed evening over shared plates.

Each restaurant brings a distinct reason to visit. Boulcott Street Bistro delivers polished modern bistro cooking in a Victorian cottage, while Le Saigon, The Long Bar on Brandon and Jeff Cafe bring Vietnamese, Malaysian and Chinese flavours to the central streets. Gemini Cafe and the Dilmah t-Lounge suit daytime dining, Leroy’s and The Green Man supply the energy of a city bar, and Ernesto’s and The Featherston bridge drinks, snacks and a more substantial meal.

Match the restaurant to the pace of the occasion. Some rooms reward a reservation and two or three courses; others are at their best when you can arrive for a quick bowl of noodles, a pastry or a plate to share. Central-city service periods often change between weekdays, weekends, lunch and dinner, so confirm the latest menu and hours directly. Dietary requirements should also be discussed before arrival, particularly where compact kitchens or shared equipment may limit allergy controls.

Oysters at Boulcott Street Bistro

Boulcott Street Bistro

Boulcott Street Bistro has occupied its characterful Victorian cottage since 1991, pairing the familiarity of a neighbourhood bistro with the detail expected from a special-occasion restaurant. The changing menu balances French foundations and contemporary New Zealand produce, so a meal can move from onion soup or seafood to carefully cooked meat, seasonal vegetables and a classic dessert. White tablecloths, dark timber and modern art give the room warmth without making it feel stiff.

The restaurant works equally well for a focused business lunch, an early dinner or a longer celebration. Ask about the day’s meat and fish, then let the kitchen’s sauces and vegetable accompaniments guide the choice rather than relying on a single fixed signature. The wine cellar is broad enough for diners who want to explore, while the small bar offers a more casual way to experience the cooking. Book when timing matters and allow room for dessert, especially when crème brûlée appears.

Address: 99 Boulcott Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Boulcott Street Bistro Menu

Raw

FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS
Natural, shallot vinaigrette $7 / Battered, tartare & malt vinegar (min.6) $8

Natural, shallot vinaigrette; Battered, tartare & malt vinegar (min.6)

TUNA TARTARE
$17 / $28

Pommes gaufrettes

Entrées

Pork & Green Peppercorn Terrine
$25

nf · gf | Granny Smith apple & endive salad, wholegrain mustard

French Onion Soup
$19

nf · df & gf on request | Gruyére crouton

Yuzu Cured Kingfish Crudo
$27

df · gf · nf | Blood orange, witloof, micro coriander, radish

Porcini & Portobello Tortellini
$24

vv | Almond & celeriac sauce, sauteed oyster mushrooms, baby spinach, parsley oil

Provençal Crumbed Lamb Tongue
$24

nf | Confit garlic mash, sauce Diable, watercress micro greens

Crumbed Calamari
$23

df · nf · gf on request | Anchovy aioli, lemon, parsley

BSB's Famous Lunch T-Bone

Lunch only

300g T-bone steak & red wine jus, with your choice of;
$25 / Add two fried eggs $8

Dirty Martini Salsa; Smoked Bone Marrow Butter; Green Peppercorn Sauce; Add two fried eggs

Mains

Aged Fillet Of Beef
$54

gf · nf · df on request | Sauce Béarnaise, hand cut double cooked fries, red wine jus

Roasted Carrot Rose
$42

gf · df · nf · vv | Roasted Pearl onions, watercress, saffron crisp, parsley sauce

Chargrilled Toulouse Sausage
$48

gf · df · nf | Puy lentils, Savoy cabbage, bacon lardons, onion gravy

Pan Fried Market Fish
$48

gf · nf · df on request | Désirée potato, grilled red onion, confit fennel, crayfish bisque

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shank
$48

nf · df · gf on request | Preserved lemon couscous, dried apricot, fresh parsley, mint, coriander

Duck Confit
$49

gf · nf · df on request | Duck fat potato pave, baby carrots, turnip, peas, red wine jus

Sides

Thyme roasted Brussels sprouts, Zany Zeus feta
$12
Cauliflower gratin
$14
Baby Cos, ranch dressing, crispy shallots
$11
Hand cut double cooked fries
small $8 / $12
Confit garlic mash
$12
Roasted baby carrots, red chimichurri, toasted hazelnuts
$12
Chopped Cos, fried capers, olives, Zany Zeus feta, vine tomato
$14

Desserts

Crème Brûlée
$19

gf · nf | A BSB classic

Sticky Toffee Madeleines
$18

nf | Brown butter ice cream, toffee sauce

Roasted Pineapple & Coconut Sundae
$17

df · nf · vv · gf on request | Speculaas crumbs, Sailor Jerry spiced rum caramel

Whittaker's Dark Chocolate Tart
$18

Hazelnut praline, tonka bean meringue, whipped crème fraîche

Artisan

Cheese Selection
Single Cheese $16 / Triple Cheese $38

YOUR CHOICE OF Soft · Hard · Blue

Affogato

YOUR CHOICE OF HOUSEMADE ICE CREAM: Vanilla · Salted Caramel · Coconut & Vanilla (df · vv). YOUR CHOICE OF LIQUEUR: Amaretto · Baileys · PX Sherry · Mr Black Coffee · Drambuie · Frangelico · Cherry Heering

Hot Espresso Shot
$10
Espresso & Liqueur
$17

Set Menu

CUVÉE PRESTIGE NV
Glass $28 / Bottle $155
FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS
Natural, shallot vinaigrette · half dozen $42 / Battered, tartare · half dozen $48

Natural, shallot vinaigrette; Battered, tartare

TUNA TARTARE
per 4 people $28

Pommes gaufrettes

Crumbed Calamari

df · nf · gf* | Anchovy aioli, lemon, parsley

Porcini & Portobello Tortellini

vv | Almond & celeriac sauce, sauteed oyster mushrooms, baby spinach, parsley oil

Pork & Green Peppercorn Terrine

nf · gf | Granny smith apple & endive salad, wholegrain mustard

Yuzu Cured Kingfish

df · gf · nf | Blood orange, witloof, micro coriander, radish

Aged Fillet of Beef

gf · nf · df* | Sauce Béarnaise, red wine jus, hand cut double cooked fries

Pan Fried Market Fish

nf · gf · df* | Désirée potato, grilled red onion, confit fennel, crayfish bisque

Roasted Carrot Rose

gf · nf · df · vv | Roasted Pearl Onion, watercress, saffron crisp, parsley sauce

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shank

gf* · nf · df | Preserved lemon couscous, dried apricot, mint, parsley, coriander

Crème Brûlée

gf · nf | A BSB classic

Whittaker's Dark Chocolate Tart

Hazelnut praline, tonka bean meringue, whipped crème fraîche

Sticky Toffee Madeleines

nf | Brown butter ice cream, toffee sauce

Roasted Pineapple & Coconut Sundae

df · nf · vv · gf on request | Speculaas crumbs, Sailor Jerry spiced rum caramel

Match with a glass of Astrolabe 'Wrekin' Late Harvest Chenin Blanc
$17
Finish with a round of Limoncello or mini Espresso Martinis
pp $10

Aperitifs

Hendrick's Gin & Tonic
$16
BSB Gin Martini
$16
BSB Aperol Spritz
$17
BSB Classic Negroni
$18
Tommy's Margarita
$19

Champagne

Half price on Monday

CUVÉE PRESTIGE NV
Glass $28 / Half Bottle $85 / Full Bottle $155

Dessert Wine

2022 ASTROLABE 'WREKIN' LATE HARVEST CHENIN BLANC
$17 / 375ml $75

Marlborough

2021 DE BORTOLI ‘NOBLE ONE’ BOTRYTIS SEMILLON
$19 / 375ml $90

New South Wales

2010 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC
750ml $365

Sauternes

Port

CHURCHILL’S LBV 2019 RUBY
$19 / $115

Portugal

CHURCHILL’S 10yr TAWNY
$22 / $139

Portugal

Dessert Cocktails

ESPRESSO MARTINI
$20

Svitlo vodka, Mr Black coffee liqueur, espresso, vanilla

THE PLIMMER HOUSE OLD FASHIONED
$19

Churchill's LBV Ruby Port, Basil Hayden bourbon, fig nectar, chocolate bitters

ORCHARD NO. 7
$18

Maker's Mark bourbon, housemade spiced apple nectar, condensed oat milk

IRISH COFFEE
$20

Jameson Irish whiskey, espresso, sweet cream

Vietnamese dishes at Le Saigon

Le Saigon Vietnamese Kitchen

Le Saigon brings a polished Vietnamese dining room to Featherston Street while keeping the food anchored in familiar flavours. Pho combines aromatic broth and noodles, bun thit nuong brings grilled meat together with vermicelli and fresh herbs, and banh mi provides a quicker lunch. Signature spring rolls, beef brisket noodles and chicken curry broaden the menu, making it easy for a table to mix lighter, herb-led dishes with deeper, slower-cooked flavours.

A useful approach is to begin with spring rolls or bun bao, then choose between the freshness of a vermicelli salad and the comfort of pho or curry. The room is smart enough for a client lunch but remains relaxed for an ordinary dinner. Recent delivery feedback is especially positive for the banh mi and vermicelli dishes, though dining in gives soups and crisp starters their best texture. Discuss dietary needs directly because fish sauce, shared fryers and broths can complicate simple assumptions.

Address: 146–150 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Le Saigon Vietnamese Kitchen Menu

Lunch – Breads

Vietnamese Baguette / Banh Mi
Grilled Beef $17 / Grilled Pork $16 / Free-Range Chicken $16 / Sauteed Tofu (VG) $16

One of the most popular street foods in Vietnam with selection of meat, filled with homemade pate, mayo, pickles, cucumber and coriander.

Garlic Bread / Banh Mi Bo Toi (VG)
$9

Sliced bread spread with homemade garlic butter

Lunch – Appetisers

Signature Spring Rolls / Cha Gio (SF)
4 Rolls $18

Crispy crunchy Vietnamese style fried spring rolls packed with flavoured seasoning mince pork and shrimp, black fungus in netted rice paper accompanied with house sauce.

Vegan Spring Rolls / Cha Gio Chay (VG)
4 Rolls $17

Crispy crunchy Vietnamese styles fried spring rolls packed with kumara, potato, mungbean, carrots, black fungus and taro in netted rice paper accompanied with house sauce.

Saigon Summer Roll / Goi Cuon Saigon (GF)
Grilled Pork $14 / Prawn (SF) $14 / Free-Range Chicken $14 / Tofu or Avocado (Seasonal) (VG) $12

Translucent rice paper stuffed with your selection of meat, rice noodles and fresh herbs accompanied with house sauce.

Chicken Skewers / Xien Ga Nuong (GFO) (NUTS)
4 Skewers $16

Marinated free-range chicken packed with flavours grilled to maximise its aroma with house peanut sauce (Gluten).

Chicken Pieces
$18

Deep-fried free-range chicken pieces with criss-cut/fries (Gluten) and house mayo.

Lunch – Vietnamese Style Salads (GFO) (NUTS)

Royal Salad / Goi Rau Tien Vua (VGO)
Free-Range Chicken $25 / Pork & Prawn (SF) $28

Dried-mountain-jelly pickles, cabbage, carrot, fresh herbs garnished with fried shallot, peanuts, sesame seeds with homemade dressing.

Spicy Grilled Beef / Xa-Lach Bo Nuong
$27

Marinated grilled beef, cabbage, carrot, celery, pineapple, onion and fresh herbs topped with fried shallots, sesame seeds and peanuts coated with a homemade mild spicy tamarind base dressing.

Saigon Vermi Salad / Bun Thit Nuong
$26

Rice vermicelli topped with a signature spring roll combines with pickles, mix salad, fresh herbs for a complex of savoury flavours.

Pomelo Salad / Goi Buoi (VGO) (SF)
$30

Vietnamese pomelo, thinny sliced lettuce, carrot drenched with homemade dressing garnished with fried shallot, nuts, sesame seeds topped with grilled prawn and sliced pork belly.

Tofu on Greens / Xa Lach Chay (VG)
$23

Deep-fried tofu, mixed salad, cabbage, sprout, carrot and fresh herbs topped with fried shallots, sesame seeds and peanuts dressed with a homemade citrus dressing.

Lunch – Noodles

Le Saigon Pho (GF)
Rare Beef $24 / Free-Range Chicken $24 / Tofu & Vegetables (VG) $22

Southern style Pho consists meat served with a topping onion and spring onion bathed in flavourful broth, and bean sprouts on the side (best to mix with hoisin sauce (GLUTEN) and squeezed lemon).

Spicy Beef Noodles Soup / Bun Bo Hue (GF)
$25

Robust soup containing thick round vermicelli, slow cooked beef, Vietnamese ham with a perfect balance of spicy, salty and umami flavours.

Beef Brisket with Egg Noodles / Mi Bo Kho
$27

Slow cooked beef brisket with perfect tenderness in a broth alongside carrots, potatoes served with egg noodles.

Lunch – Mains

Char-Grilled Pork Sirloin / Com Tam Suon Nuong (GF)
$28

Marinated pork sirloin served with fresh cucumber, tomatoes, homemade pickles served with steamed rice

Deep Fried Chicken / Com Ga Xoi Mo (GF)
$28

Whole free-range chicken leg deep-fried with a sweet and savoury sauce (Gluten) and homemade pickles served with steamed rice.

Fried Rice / Com Chien (GF)
Free-Range Chicken $26 / Seafood (SF) $28 / Tofu & Mushroom (VG) $26

With egg, green bean, carrot, spring onion, garlic and pickles served with Vietnamese soy (Gluten) sauce.

Old Fashioned Curry / Ca-Ri Ga (GF)
$27

Boneless free-range chicken perfectly cooked alongside carrots, kumara simmered with lemongrass in creamy coconut curry gravy.

Vegan Curry / Ca-Ri Chay (VG) (GF)
$25

Thick diced tofu well cooked with mushroom, carrots, kumara and potatoes simmered with lemongrass in creamy coconut curry gravy.

Happy Pancake / Banh Xeo (VEO) (SF)
$27

Crispy pancake filled with pork and prawns, bean sprouts, carrot, onion drizzled with house sauce dressed with fresh herbs and pickles.

Crispy Pork Belly / Banh Hoi Heo Quay (GFO) (NUTS)
$28

Crispy pork belly served with fine vermicelli topped with nuts, fried shallots, and cooked spring onion.

Stir-Fried Vegetables / Rau Xao (VG)
Free-Range Chicken $24 / Prawns (SF) $28

Seasonal vegetables stir-fried in rich Vietnamese soy-based sauce (Gluten) and fried garlic sprinkle over the top:

Lunch – Weekend Only

Stir-Fried / Deep-Fried Egg Noodles (SF)
$27

Choice of stir or deep-fried fresh egg noodles with prawn or free-range chicken and seasonal vegetables.

Lunch – Sides

Roti
$8
Steamed Rice
$4
Sunny Side Up Egg
$5
House Peanut Sauce
$2
Fried Rice
$6
Fries
$8

Lunch – Desserts

Vietnamese Crème Caramel / Banh Flan
$12

Steamed crème brule - Vietnamese style with crunch caramel

Coco Affairs / Rau Cau Dua
$12

Coconut jelly and homemade coconut ice-cream

Homemade Ice-Cream, Sorbet
1 scoop $5 / 2 scoops $8 / 3 scoops $12

Selection of various flavours of ice-cream or sorbet. Prices for 1 scoop, 2 scoops or 3 scoops.

Affogato
$15

Vanila ice cream with a shot of expresso and a shot of your choice of liquor Frangelico or Baileys or Kahlua.

Dinner – Breads

Vietnamese Baguette / Banh Mi
Grilled Beef $17 / Grilled Pork $16 / Free-Range Chicken $16 / Sauteed Tofu (VG) $16

One of the most popular street foods in Vietnam with selection of meat, filled with homemade pate, mayo, pickles, cucumber and coriander.

Garlic Bread / Banh Mi Bo Toi (VG)
$9

Sliced bread spread with homemade garlic butter

Dinner – Appetisers

Signature Spring Rolls / Cha Gio (SF)
4 Rolls $18

Crispy crunchy Vietnamese style fried spring rolls packed with flavoured seasoning mince pork and shrimp, black fungus in netted rice paper accompanied with house sauce.

Vegan Spring Rolls / Cha Gio Chay (VG)
4 Rolls $17

Crispy crunchy Vietnamese styles fried spring rolls packed with kumara, potato, mungbean, carrots, black fungus and taro in netted rice paper accompanied with house sauce.

Mini Pancake / Banh Khot (VEO) (SF)
4 Pieces $14

Crispy savoury petite pancake topped with prawn, mung bean and spring onion, accompanied with homemade pickles and house sipping sauce.

Chicken Skewers / Xien Ga Nuong (GFO) (NUTS)
4 Skewers $16

Marinated free-range chicken packed with flavours grilled to maximise its aroma with house peanut sauce (Gluten).

Chicken Pieces (GFO)
$18

Deep-fried free-range chicken pieces with criss-cut/fries (Gluten) and house mayo.

Bun Bao / Banh Bao
Roasted Pork $11 / Free-Range Chicken $11 / Tofu $10

Soft steamed bao filled with your selection of meat with house mayo.

Tamarind Prawns / Tom Sot Me (GF) (SF)
$20

Prawn cutlets fried to perfection, tossed in chef's special sauce served with cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

Dinner – Sharing Platters

Rolls Combination (GF) (VGO)
$22

Combination of grilled pork summer roll, chicken summer roll and beef pho noodle roll.

Bun Plate (VGO)
$29

Steamed bao buns with roast pork, chicken and tofu or choice of any 3.

Crispy Pork Belly / Banh Hoi Thit Heo (GFO) (NUTS)
$32

Crispy pork belly, fine vermicelli to go with peanuts, fried shallots, and cooked spring onion topping

Dinner – Vietnamese Style Salads (GFO) (NUTS)

Royal Salad / Goi Rau Tien Vua (VGO)
Free-Range Chicken $25 / Pork & Prawn (SF) $28

Dried-mountain-jelly pickles, cabbage, carrot, fresh herbs garnished with fried shallot, peanuts, sesame seeds and prawn crackers with homemade dressing.

Spicy Grilled Beef / Xa-Lach Bo Nuong (SF)
$27

Marinated grilled beef, cabbage, carrot, celery, pineapple, onion and fresh herbs topped with fried shallots, sesame seeds, prawn crackers and peanuts coated with a homemade mild spicy tamarind base dressing.

Saigon Vermi Salad / Bun Thit Nuong
$26

Rice vermicelli topped with a signature spring roll combines with pickles, mix salad, fresh herbs for a complex of savoury flavours.

Green Papaya Salad / Goi Du Du Tom Thit (GFO) (SF) (NUTS)
$28

Papaya (paw paw), green apple, carrot drenched with homemade dressing and topped with grilled prawns and sliced pork belly, fried shallot, nuts, sesame seeds and prawn crakers

Pomelo Salad / Goi Buoi (SF)
$30

Vietnamese pomelo, thinny sliced lettuce, carrot drenched with homemade dressing garnished with fried shallot, nuts, sesame seeds, prawn crackers topped with grilled prawn and sliced pork belly.

Tofu on Greens / Xa Lach Chay (VG) (GFO) (NUTS)
$23

Deep-fried tofu, mixed salad, cabbage, sprout, carrot and fresh herbs topped with fried shallots, sesame seeds and peanuts dressed with a homemade citrus dressing.

Dinner – Noodles

Le Saigon Pho (GF)
Rare Beef $24 / Free-Range Chicken $24 / Tofu & Vegetables (VG) $22

Southern style Pho consists meat served with a topping onion and spring onion bathed in flavourful broth, and bean sprouts on the side (best to mix with hoisin sauce (GLUTEN) and squeezed lemon).

Spicy Beef Noodles / Bun Bo Hue (GF)
$25

Robust soup containing thick round vermicelli, slow cooked beef, Vietnamese ham with a perfect balance of spicy, salty and umami flavours.

Beef Brisket with Egg Noodles / Mi Bo Kho
$27

Slow cooked beef brisket with perfect tenderness in a broth alongside carrots, potatoes served with egg noodles.

Dinner – Mains

Signature Char-Grilled Pork Sirloin / Com Tam Suon Cha (GF)
$34

Grilled marinated pork sirloin, Vietnamese meatloaf, sunny side up egg served with fresh cucumber, tomatoes and homemade pickled carrot and daikon.

Vietnamese Shaking Beef / Bo Luc Lac (GF)
$38

Marinated beef cubed and sauteed with onions, capsicum, sunny side up egg and seasoned vegetables on a hot plate.

Vietnamese Grilled Chicken / Ga Nuong (GF)
$33

Marinated boneless free-range chicken thigh with a sweet and savoury sauce served with Vietnamese style pickle cabbage.

Fish of the Day (GF)
$40

Please ask staff to indulge in the amazing fish prepared by our chef.

Old Fashioned Curry / Ca-Ri Ga (GF)
$27

Boneless free-range chicken perfectly cooked alongside carrots, kumara simmered with lemongrass in creamy coconut curry gravy.

Vegan Curry / Ca-Ri Chay (VG) (GF)
$25

Thick diced tofu well cooked with mushroom, carrots, kumara and potatoes simmered with lemongrass in creamy coconut curry gravy.

Happy Pancake / Banh Xeo (VEO) (SF)
$27

Crispy pancake filled with pork and prawns, bean sprouts, carrot, onion drizzled with house sauce dressed with fresh herbs and pickles.

Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Glaze / Dau Hu Sot Ca Chua (VG) (GF)
$24

Stuffed tofu filled with seasoned mushroom, in a rich, tangy-sweet tomato glaze made with ripe tomatoes, spring onion and garlic

Grilled Eggplant / Ca Tim Cuon Nam Nuong (VG) (GFO) (NUTS)
$26

Mixed mushrooms (button, black fungus, straw mushroom) is rolled in grilled thinly sliced fresh eggplant, garnished with fried shallots and peanuts.

Dinner – Sides

Roti
$8
Steamed Rice
$4
Sunny Side Up Egg
$5
House Peanut Sauce
$2
Fried Rice
$6
Curly Fries
$8

Dinner – Desserts

Vietnamese Crème Caramel / Banh Flan
$12

Steamed crème brule - Vietnamese style with crunch caramel

Coco Affairs / Rau Cau Dua
$12

Coconut jelly and homemade coconut ice-cream

Homemade Ice-Cream, Sorbet
1 scoop $5 / 2 scoops $8 / 3 scoops $12

Selection of various flavours of ice-cream or sorbet. Prices for 1 scoop, 2 scoops or 3 scoops.

Affogato
$15

Vanila ice cream with a shot of expresso and a shot of your choice of liquor Frangelico or Baileys or Kahlua.

Brunch at Gemini Cafe

Gemini Cafe

Gemini Cafe gives central Wellington brunch a playful Asian-influenced edge. Its all-day menu sits alongside a bakehouse counter, speciality drinks and elaborate cakes, so the visit can be as simple as coffee and a pastry or as substantial as a full breakfast. House-made brioche, chilled croissants and colourful desserts show the bakery side at its best, while savoury dishes use familiar café forms as a base for more inventive flavours and presentation.

The Brandon Street branch is a natural meeting place for breakfast, lunch or afternoon cake. Choose a savoury plate first if you are tempted by the cabinet, since the desserts are generous enough to share. Coffee remains central, but the drinks menu rewards anyone who wants something more decorative or unusual. The atmosphere is bright and informal, suiting friends and families better than a quiet formal meeting. Custom cakes require planning, while everyday pastries offer an easy spontaneous treat.

Address: 20 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Gemini Cafe Menu

All Day Dine In

Served daily between 7am-3pm. Signature dishes.

Popcorn chicken croffle
$23.50

chicken corn, croffle, berries mascarpone, slaw; Vegetarian option available; topping: sweet soy, Korean chill, honey mustard

Churros french toast
$25

bacon, seasonal fruits, berry mascarpone, caramel drizzled, chocolate mousse; Vegetarian option available; Vegan option available

Mushy mushy toast
$25

mushroom, halloumi, Avocado, truffle mascarpone, beetroot hollandaise, croissant toast; GF option available

Crusty crab croissant
$28

crusted solf-shell crab, poached eggs, hollandaise, pickles, beetroot mascarpone, seasonal salad

Prawn n egg croissant
$27

crusted fried prawns, scramble eggs, Ebiko, seasonal salad

Big breakfast board
$29

milky toast, eggs, bacon, mushroom, seasonal vegetables, sausage, has brown, seasonal salad; Vegetarian option available

Triple egg omelette
$25

cheese, spinach, milky toast; GF option available; Vegetarian option available

Chicken attack
$23.50

signature popcorn chicken, slaw, truffle mascarpone, Japanese mayo, Korean chilli, fries; Vegetarian option available

Vegan lover
$26

falafel, vegan meat, fried cauliflower bites, seasonal veggies, vegan cheese, baguette, beetroot relish, vegan mayo; Vegan

Sides

A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced daily and locally

S & P calamari
$12
Cauli bites
$11.50

Vegetarian

Tongarashi
$11

Vegetarian

Bangbang crab
$16

Shellfish

Popcorn chicken
$12
Bacon & cheesy chips
$16

Your style BENE

Served with spinach, classic hollandaise and beetroot hollandaise. Selection of milky toast, croffle, NY spiral croissant.

Egg bene - Bacon
$24
Egg bene - Mushroom
$24
Egg bene - Smoked salmon
$25
Egg bene - Halloumi
$24

Vegetarian option available; GF option available

GEM Salad

Served with savoury granola, avocado, mushroom, halloumi, seasonal veggies, crispy chickpeas.

Gem salad - Original
$19
Gem salad - Smoked salmon
$27
Gem salad - Fried prawn
$27
Gem salad - Popcorn chicken
$25
Gem salad - Bacon
$26

Vegetarian option available

Burgers

Add side fries $5.00

Crispy chicken
$22

Crispy brined chicken thigh, cheddar cheese, slaw, house infused mayo

Spicy chicken
$22

Crispy fried chicken, slaw, house made extra hot spicy mayo; Hot

Crab chicken
$27

Soft-shell crab, slaw, crispy chicken thigh, cheddar cheese, pickled onion and daikon

Gochujang burger
$22

Crispy fried chicken, slaw, pickled daikon, house made Gochujang sauce

Beef burger
$26

Spring croffle

Served with smoked salmon, ceoffle, avocado, cream cheese, seasonal vegetable, pickled carrot and daikon.

Spring croffle - Original
$24
Spring croffle - Bacon
$31
Spring croffle - Halloumi
$31

Vegetarian option available

Spring croffle - Solf shell crab
$33
Spring croffle - Porched eggs
$30

Coffee/Cold drinks

Black coffee
Regular $5

Espresso Long black Americano Piccolo Macchiato Vienna

White Coffee
Regular $5.40 / Large $6.40

Flat white Latte Cappuccino Mocha

Tea
$5

English breakfast Earl grey Green tea Peppermint Lemon honey ginger

Ice bear coffee
$6

Iced americano

Iced latte
$8
Iced chocolate
$7.50
Iced mocha
$9
Milk tea meet coffee
$9
Affogato
$9
Non caffeine
Hot $6.50 / Iced $8

Hot chocolate Matcha latte Chai latte Sky blossom latte Cherry blossom latte Red velvet latte Strawberry matcha

Crazy shakes
$9.50

Served with ice cream, whipped cream and curated decoration Oreo Chocolate Summer berry Matcha

Cocktails

Pink lion
$15
Mango magic
$15
Rosie
$15
Cactus
$16
Mojito
$15
Hawaii
$15
Tequila sunrise slushy
$16
Espresso martini
$15
Mimosa
$14
Strawberry in the city
$17

Mocktail

Gemini blue butterfly
$8.50

Silly mango Rose & cranberry Roselle with orange Angry apple

High tea at the Dilmah t-Lounge

The t-Lounge by Dilmah

The t-Lounge treats Ceylon tea as the centre of a meal rather than a drink added at the end. Fine teas are joined by Sri Lankan-inspired food, tea-infused dishes, cakes and savouries, creating a different rhythm from the surrounding coffee shops. Matching brewing style and tea character to food makes the room particularly engaging for diners who want to explore beyond a familiar breakfast blend.

High tea is the obvious occasion choice, combining pastries and savouries with a more deliberate tea service, but a lighter snack and a single pot can be just as rewarding. Tea-and-cheese experiences and tasting events appear at selected times, so confirm the relevant format before arranging a visit around one. The elegant room suits an afternoon with friends, a family celebration or a calm break from Lambton Quay. Allow enough time for the tea to be prepared and enjoyed properly.

Address: 22 Willeston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

The t-Lounge By Dilmah Menu

Savoury 'Short Eats'

Sri Lankan term for street snacks. We present them tapas style so that you get to enjoy variations of some of Sri Lanka's favourites.

CHICKEN & POTATO ROTI PARCEL (1)
$10

With house tomato chutney

TUNA CUTLETS (3)
$14

Croquettes with house tomato chutney

PARIPPU VADAI- LENTIL FRITTERS (3)
$12

Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside lentil fritters, seasoned yoghurt

PRAWN PANCAKE ROLL (3)
$16

Crumbed pancake roll with house tomato chutney

KIRIBATH COCONUT RICE
$15

With lunu miris chilli condiment; See add-on curry options below

CEYLON - SPICED SCONE (1)
$9

Cheese, red onion, green chilli, curry leaves, lunu miris, butter

Sweet 'Short Eats'

CHAI-SPICED CARROT & WALNUT PUDDING
$9

Lemon mascarpone

WATALAPPAN BRÛLÉE, BROKEN CASHEWS
$9

Our interpretation of the classic Sri Lankan coconut custard

PANDAN & COCONUT CHEESECAKE
$12

Chantilly Cream

CHOCOLATE & SALTED CARAMEL TART
$12

Chantilly Cream

MACARONS OF THE DAY (3)
$11

Please ask for today's flavours

FLOURLESS ORANGE, SEMOLINA, ALMOND CAKE
$11

Orange Cardamom Syrup, Rose Water Yoghurt

Mains

Dietaries legend: V-Vegetarian, VG-Vegan, GF-Gluten Free, V-Can be made vegan.

TEA COUNTRY BLACK PORK CURRY
$30

Dhal, pol sambol, cumin rice, papadam | GF

CEYLON RED CHICKEN CURRY
$29

Dhal, pol sambol, cumini rice, papadam | GF

JACKFRUIT CURRY
$28

Dhal, pol sambol, cumini rice, papadam | VG | GF

KOTTU
$19

Shredded roti, eggs, vegetables, spices, curry sauce (See add-on curry options below) | V

BREAKFAST ROTI
$24

Roti stuffed with bacon, egg and cheese, seeni sambol, curry sauce

MUSHROOM ROTI
$23

Roti stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, egg and cheese, seeni sambol, curry sauce | V

PEPPERED STEAK & CHEESE PIE
$26

Made to order jumbo with potato & kumara mash, gravy

POTATO & KUMARA -TOPPED VEGETABLE PIE
$21

Made to order, with house tomato chutney | V

PAN FRIED SALMON
$32

Seasonal vegetable, kumara purée, herbed butter sauce | GF

DEVILLED CHICKPEA & TOFU SALAD
$24

Crumbed tofu, fried chickpeas, cashews, capsicum, beetroot, lettuce, lemongrass and green chilli dressing | V

Add-Ons

Each

TEA COUNTRY BLACK PORK CURRY
$17
CEYLON RED CHICKEN CURRY
$16
JACKFRUIT CURRY
$15
CUMIN RICE
$8
ROTI
$8
CONDIMENT
$3

Leaf Tea Mocktails

$11.00

BRILLIANT PEACH
$11

Dilmah Peach & Clove tea, peach syrup, diced peaches, lemon juice

ROSE & VANILLA JELLY
$11

Dilmah Rose with French Vanilla tea, rose syrup, berry jelly, lemon juice, basil seeds

MOROCCAN MINT & APPLE
$11

Dilmah Moroccan Mint Green tea, lime & mint syrup, apple juice, tea-poached diced apple

LYCHEE & JASMINE LEMONADE
$11

Dilmah Lychee, Rose & Almond tea, Lychee Alomande, lychees, basil seeds, lemonade

GINGER STING
$11

Dilmah Ceylon Ginger tea, lime & mint syrup, fresh ginger, lemongrass, lemon juice, salt & chilli rim

t-Tropics

t-TROPICS

Dilmah Moroccan Mint Green tea, mango & passionfruit syrup, lemon juice, lemonade

t-Shakes

VANILLA t-SHAKE
$11

Vanilla Ceylon tea, vanilla syrup, vanilla ice cream

SPICED CHOCOLATE t-SHAKE
$11

Ceylon spiced tea, chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream

t-Faluda

t-FALUDA
$12.50

Rose with French Vanilla tea, rose syrup, vanilla ice cream, jelly, basil seeds

Dilmah t-Series Teas - Black Teas

$7.00

NUWARA ELIYA PEKOE
$7

Mild, seasonal, high altitude, delicate and bright

PRINCE OF KANDY
$7

Bright, medium-bodied high-altitude tea

BRILLIANT BREAKFAST
$7

Strong, robust, full-bodied

THE ORIGINAL EARL GREY
$7

Strong, floral, citrus with oil of bergamot

VANILLA CEYLON TEA
$7

Bright, sweet, floral, aromatic finish

CEYLON CINNAMON SPICE
$7

Bright, medium, sharp, fragrant, woody notes

MEDITERRANEAN MANDARIN
$7

Bright, medium, zesty mandarin fragrance

ROSE WITH FRENCH VANILLA
$7

Bright, medium, floral aroma of red rose and richness of vanilla

NATURAL CEYLON GINGER TEA
$7

Bright, medium, spicy perfectly partnered with the heat of ginger

ITALIAN ALMOND
$7

Bright, medium, nutty with the piquant aroma of amaretto

PEACH & CLOVE
$7

Balance of the rich aroma of peach with a mildly warming intensity of cloves

BLUEBERRY & POMEGRANATE
$7

Single Region tea infused with woody sweetness of pomegranate

The Watte Tea Collection

RAN WATTE

Delicate, elegant and amber, grown 6,000ft above sea level

UDA WATTE

Full-bodied and rounded, grown 4-5,000ft above sea level

MEDA WATTE

Strong, rich and full-bodied, grown 2-3,000ft above sea level

YATA WATTE

Full, rounded, slight sweetness of spices and bay leaf

Green Teas

$7.00

GREEN TEA WITH JASMINE FLOWERS
$7

Mild, floral green tea with the herbal sweetness of jasmine

MOROCCAN MINT
$7

Light, refreshing Ceylon hyson green tea with mint

Infusions (Caffeine Free)

$7.00

PURE PEPPERMINT LEAVES
$7

Bright, fresh, refreshing blend, menthol richness

NATURAL ROSEHIP WITH HIBISCUS
$7

Bright, medium, warm, floral

PURE CHAMOMILE FLOWERS
$7

A pure infusion of the flowers without leaves or stems

Malaysian noodles at The Long Bar on Brandon

The Long Bar on Brandon

The Long Bar on Brandon specialises in Malaysian and Singaporean comfort food, with a menu deep enough to move well beyond one noodle dish. Curry laksa, nasi goreng, mee goreng, char kway teow and nasi lemak sit beside chicken rice, lamb curry and fish fillet bee hoon soup. Roti, pandan chicken, dumplings and satay make it easy to turn a quick lunch into a table of contrasting starters.

Nasi lemak is a strong place to begin if you want coconut rice, sambal and a rich curry element in one plate. Curry laksa brings more heat and broth, while char kway teow emphasises wok flavour and slippery flat noodles. The vegetarian section is unusually extensive, covering laksa, noodles, fried rice, tofu and a meat-free nasi lemak. Spice levels can vary by dish, so ask before ordering if heat is a concern and discuss gluten-free needs rather than relying only on menu symbols.

Address: 22 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

The Long Bar On Brandon Menu

Dinner Menu – Starters

Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Spring Rolls
$8

Chicken, shrimps, mixed vegetables wrapped in pastry, deep-fried & served with sweet & sour sauce.

Fried Wonton
$7.50

Minced pork and shredded Chinese mushroom wrapped in wonton pastry, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Fried Dumplings
$13

Pork, chives, garlic, mushroom and chopped vegetables with dumplings pastry, pan fried and served with Chef’s own sweet and spicy sauce.

Quick Boiled Dumplings
$13

Bun shaped dumplings filled with minced pork, chives, vegetables and mushroom marinated in sesame oil, quick boiled to seal in the flavour.

Pandan Chicken
$16.50

Fried chicken chunks marinated in lemon grass, spices wrapped in pandan leaves for flavour.

Curry Puffs
$16

Curry flavoured chicken with potatoes, onion, mixed beans wrapped in homemade pastry, deep-fried.

Five Spice Chicken Rolls
$16.50

Minced chicken water chestnut, corn flour, eggs, deep-fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.

Garlic Prawns
$16.50

Shelled Prawns served in creamy garlic sauce.

Deep-fried Squid
$16.50

Deep-fried freshly sliced squid pieces cooked in mild curry batter and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Chicken Satay( 4 sticks)
$16.50

Grilled marinated chicken pieces on skewers with peanut sauce .( Side serving of onion, cucumber )

Chicken Boxing
$16.50

Deep-fried marinated chicken mini drums.

Roti with Chicken Curry
$17
Roti With Peanut Sauce
$12.50

Two Roti with Peanut Sauce

Roti With Gravy
$9

Two Roti With Gravy

Vegan Steamed Buns
$5.50

Select from savory choices of BBQ, Satay, Curry Rendang and Mushroom flavors. (May contain soy, gluten, sesame and peanut.)

Curry Fish Balls
$12.50

Deep-fried marinated fish balls dip with curry gravy

Steamed Rice Rolls
$12.50

Select from sweet sauce or soy sauce.

Vegetarian Salad Rolls
$14

Wheat gluten, corn, and carrot coated with bread crumb, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Vegetarian Five Spices Balls
$14

Soy protein mixed with carrot, turnip, water chestnut, starch, wrapped in bean curd sheet, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Mixed Starters
$16.50

Includes one spring roll, two fried wontons, one fried dumpling and one curry puff.

Mixed Vegan Starter
$16.50

Includes two vegetarian spring rolls, one vegetarian curry puff, one vegetarian salad roll one vegetarian five spices ball.

Dinner Menu – Soups

Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Kambing Soup
$17

Lamb dices cooked in Chef’s own spices soup.

Chicken and Corn Soup
$13

Minced chicken and sweet corn soup.

Tom Yum Soup
$15

Combination seafood with sliced celery, mushrooms and tomatoes in a hot and sour soup. A Malaysian favourite with an obvious Thai twist.

Wonton Soup
$13

Wonton cooked in chicken broth.

Vegetarian Wonton Soup
$14.50

Dinner Menu – Curries

Spicy gravy made from lemon grass, chilies, curry powder, spices and coconut cream. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request. Spice levels can be adjusted in most meals.

Chicken Curry
$32.50

Cooked with free range corn fed chicken pieces and potatoes.(Spice levels cannot be adjusted to be mild)

Lamb Curry
$34.50

Cooked with lamb dices and potatoes.

Fish Curry
$36.50

Cooked with Tarakihi fish fillet and assorted vegetables.( upon availability)

Combination Seafood Curry
$36.50

Assorted seafood and seasonal vegetables.

Vegetables Curry
$28.50

Seasonal vegetables. A Vegetarian delight.

Kapitan Chicken or Beef Curry Lemak
$33.50

Chef’s Kapitan hot chilli spice mixture simmered in coconut milk. Spice levels cannot to be adjusted.

Dinner Menu – Sambal

Spicy sauce made from shallots, dry chilies, shrimp paste, garlic and tamarind juice. Spice levels cannot be adjusted. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Sambal Chicken
$32.50
Sambal Squid
$36.50
Sambal King Prawns
$36.50
Sambal Combination Seafood
$36.50

Dinner Menu – Kapitan

For those who are hot and spicy food lovers. Kapitan gravy is the Chef’s special hot sauce cooked from fresh and dried chilies, lemon grass, turmeric and other exotic Malaysian spices. Spice levels cannot be adjusted. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Kapitan Chicken
$32.50
Kapitan Beef
$32.50
Kapitan King Prawns
$36.50
Kapitan Combination Seafood
$36.50

Dinner Menu – Rendang

Dried style curry prepared from grated coconut and carefully selected spices. Medium hot. Spice levels can be adjusted to hotter. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Chicken Rendang
$32.50
Beef Rendang
$32.50
Vegetarian Rendang
$30.50

Dried mushroom stems cooked with variety of exotic spices & coconut milk.

Dinner Menu – Seafood with Vegetable

Stir-fried with seasonal vegetables in oyster sauce. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Combination Seafood
$36.50
Squid
$36.50
King Prawns
$36.50
Stir Fried Vegetables
$28.50

Combination of corn, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce.

Dinner Menu – Oriental (Chicken)

Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Malaysian Style Chicken
$33.50

Deep-fried chicken pieces topped with flavoured sauce and served with vegetables.

Lemon Chicken
$33.50

Battered chicken breasts topped with rich lemon sauce.

Chicken and Cashew Nuts
$33.50

Stir-fried chicken slices with cashew nuts and seasonal vegetables.

Sesame Chicken
$33.50

Chicken thigh fillets pan-fried, then flavoured in sauce and sesame seeds.

Sweet and Sour Chicken
$32.50

Deep-fried chicken pieces with capsicums, onion, cauliflowers, tomato, Pineapples in sweet and sour sauce.

Marmite Chicken
$33.50

Deep-fried chicken pieces topped with chef's special marmite sauce.

Hot plate Tofu
$32.50

Deep-fried tofu with minced chicken and layer of egg base

Hot Plate Chicken Ginger Spring Onion
$33.50

Enjoy our sizzling chicken served on a hot plate, creating a mouthwatering aroma and tenderness with every bite, cooked with ginger, onions and spring onions in oyster sauce.

Dinner Menu – Beef

Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available upon request.

Orange Beef
$33.50

Fried beef pieces in a rich dark chilli and soya sauce.

Hot Plate Beef Ginger and Spring Onion
$33.50

Enjoy our sizzling beef served on a hot plate, creating a mouthwatering aroma and tenderness with every bite, cooked with ginger, onions and spring onions in oyster sauce.

Beef and Cashew Nuts
$33.50

Stir-fried beef slices with cashew nuts and seasonal vegetables.

Dinner Menu – Noodles & Rice

All of our meals come medium hot. Spice level can be adjusted. Gluten Free Option.

Curry Laksa
$24.90

Fresh egg noodles in curry soup with chicken, seafood, tofu, Boiled egg, and bean sprouts. Spice level cannot be adjusted to mild

Nasi Goreng
$24.90

Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, beef, eggs, cabbage, carrot , potato pieces and bean sprout.

Mee Goreng
$24.90

Spicy fried egg noodles with chicken, beef, eggs, cabbage, carrot, potato pieces and bean sprout.

Char Kway Tiow
$24.90

Home-made flat rice noodles with BBQ chicken, prawns, chives, eggs, onion cabbage and bean sprouts.

Signature Noodles
$24.90

Eggs noodles and home-made flat rice noodles fried with BBQ chicken, prawns, eggs, chives, onion, cabbage and bean sprouts.

Singapore fried noodles
$24.90

Fried thin egg noodles with BBQ chicken, prawns, carrot onions, bean sprouts and eggs

Singapore fried Bee Hoon
$24.90

Fried rice vermicelli with BBQ chicken, prawns, carrot onion, bean sprouts and eggs

Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with beef or chicken rendang, Malaysian style salad and peanut satay sauce.

Traditional Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with beef or chicken rendang, cucumber slices, anchovies, boiled egg and sambal sauce

Chicken Rice
$24.90

A portion of free range corn fed steamed chicken served with Hainanese chicken rice and soup.

Hokkien Mee
$24.50

Combination of egg noodles, seafood, chicken stir-fried and finished in thick dark sauce.

Wat Tan Hor
$25.50

Flat rice noodles fried with seafood, chicken and finished in thick white sauce.

Kambing Mee Soup
$25.90

Lamb dices cooked in chef’s own spices soup and served with noodles

Long Bar Noodle Soup
$24.90

Fresh egg noodles in clear soup with chicken, fish balls and broccoli.

Kampong Fried Rice
$25.50

Malaysian Village style fried rice with chicken, sambal, vegetable, anchovies and cover with a fried egg.(Hot)

Fish Fillet Bee Hoon Soup
$25.90

A popular hawker dish in Malaysia, fish fillet bee hoon broth is milky and delicious. It’s cooked with pickled mustard and simmered with ginger, tomatoes and cut chilli. (Hot)

Silver Needle Noodle ( Loh She Fun )
$24.90

Needle shaped noodles fried with chicken mince, eggs, chives, vegetables and bean sprouts.

Kway Tiow Soup / Loh Shu Fun Soup
$24.90

Kway Tiow / silver needle noodle in clear soup with chicken mince, fish balls and broccoli.

Singapore Fried Bee Hoon
$24.90

Fried rice vermicelli noodles with BBQ chicken, prawns, eggs, garlic, onion, carrot and bean sprouts.

Dinner Menu – Vegetarian Starters

Some food might contain eggs, garlic and onion. Please let us know when you are ordering.

Vegetarian Spring Rolls
$8

Mixed vegetables wrapped in pastry, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Vegetarian Fried Dumplings
$10

Cabbage, dried mushroom, flour, vermicelli, mung bean and carrot.

Vegetarian satay( 4 sticks)
$13.50

Textured wheat protein, Soy Protein, ginger, turmeric, Lemongrass, chilli and sesame oil (side serving of cucumber and peanut sauce)

Vegetarian Curry Puffs
$16

Wheat Flour, potato, carrot, onion, garlic, Ginger and peanut. Deep fried

Roti With Peanut Sauce
$12.50

2 Roti with Peanut Sauce

Roti With Vegetarian Gravy
$9

2 Roti with Gravy

Dinner Menu – Vegetarian Noodles & Rice

All of our meals come medium hot. Spice level can be adjusted. Gluten Free Option. Vegan Option.

Vegetarian Curry Laksa
$24.90

Fresh egg noodles in curry soup with broccoli, cauliflower, tofu, boiled egg and bean sprouts. Spice level cannot be adjusted to be mild

Vegetarian Nasi Goreng
$24.90

Malaysian style fried rice with onion, eggs, tofu, broccoli, cauliflower cabbage, carrot, potato pieces and bean sprout.

Vegetarian Mee Goreng
$24.90

Spicy fried egg noodles with onion, eggs, broccoli, cauliflower cabbage, tofu, carrot, potato pieces and bean sprout.

Vegetarian Char Kway Tiow
$24.90

Home-made flat rice noodles with chives, eggs, onion, broccoli, Cauliflower, tofu, cabbage and bean sprouts.

Vegetarian Signature Noodles
$24.90

Eggs noodles and home-made flat rice noodles fried with eggs, tofu, chives, onion, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and bean sprouts.

Vegetarian Singapore fried noodles
$24.90

Fried thin egg noodles with carrot, broccoli, cauliflower Onions ,tofu, bean sprouts and eggs

Vegetarian Singapore fried Bee Hoon
$24.90

Fried rice vermicelli with carrot, broccoli, cauliflower onion, tofu, bean sprouts and eggs.

Tofu Goreng
$24.90

Deep-fried chunks of tofu with mixed salad vegetables and peanut sauce.

Vegetarian Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with vegetarian rendang, peanuts, Crispy mushroom slices, boiled egg, cucumber slices and Vegetarian sambal.

Vegetarian Hokkien Mee
$24.50

Combination of egg noodles, stir-fried with soy protein and finished in thick dark sauce.

Vegetarian Wat Tan Hor
$25.50

Flat rice noodles fried with vegetable, soy protein and finished in thick white sauce.

Vegetarian Wonton Noodle Soup
$24.90

Noodles in clear soup with vegetarian wonton and vegetable.

Mee Rojak
$24.90

Cooked egg noodles served with mixed salad vegetables and peanut sauce

Dinner Menu – Vegetarian Soup

Vegetarian Wonton Soup (small)
$14.50

Dinner Menu – Vegetarian Mains

Sweet and Sour Delight
$30.50

Deep-fried soya protein pieces in sweet and sour sauce with pineapples, capsicums and onions.

Vegetarian Rendang
$30.50

Dried mushroom stems cooked with variety of exotic spices and coconut milk.

Lohan Delight
$30.50

Mushroom, Fungus served with braised tofu, seasonal fresh vegetables and bearcurd.

Claypot Tofu
$30.50

Braised tofu with seasonal vegetables.

Vegetarian Hot Plate Tofu
$30.50
Kerabu Tofu
$30.50

Deep-fried tofu with mix vegetables & special sauce. ( contain peanuts )

Creamy Vegetarian Fish
$34.50

Fried bean curd wrapped with seaweed cooked with creamy sauce.

Side Orders

Steam Rice
$4
Coconut Rice
$5
Roti
$4.50
Peanut sauce
$4.50
Gravy
$1
Achar
$8
Fried Egg
$3.50
Salad with Thai dressing sauce
$14

with Thai dressing sauce

Sambal
$1

Chili Sauce

Extra chicken, beef and seafood
$4
Extra meat or seafood
$4
Salad with Thai dressing sauce
$14.50

Desserts

Bur Bur Cha Cha
$15

Sweet dessert of kidney beans, taro, sweet potato and potato flour cooked in coconut milk. Served hot.

Rambutan with Ice Cream
$14
Ice Cream with Chocolate / Raspberry Sauce
$11

Selection: Chocolate Sauce, Raspberry Sauce

Deep-fried Banana Fritter with Ice Cream
$16.50
Deep-fried Ice Cream
$16.50

Lunch Menu – Side Orders

Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available on request.

Roti
$4.50
Peanut sauce
$4.50
Sambal Chili Sauce
$1
Steam Rice
$4
Coconut Rice
$5
Achar
$8
Fried egg
$3.50
Extra meat or seafood
$4
Salad with Thai dressing sauce
$14.50

Gluten free

Lunch Menu – Starters

We do not use MSG in our cooking. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available on request.

Spring Rolls
$8

Chicken, shrimps, mixed vegetables wrapped in pastry, deep-fried & served with sweet & sour sauce.

Fried Wonton
$7.50

Minced pork and shredded Chinese mushroom wrapped in wonton pastry, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Fried Dumplings
$13

Pork, chives, garlic, mushroom and chopped vegetables with dumplings pastry, pan fried and served with Chef’s own sweet and spicy sauce.

Quick Boiled Dumplings
$13

Bun shaped dumplings filled with minced pork, chives, vegetables and mushroom marinated in sesame oil, quick boiled to seal in the flavour.

Pandan Chicken
$16.50

Fried chicken chunks marinated in lemon grass, spices wrapped in pandan leaves for flavour.

Curry Puffs
$16

Curry flavoured chicken with potatoes, onion, mixed beans wrapped in homemade pastry, deep-fried.

Chicken Rolls
$16.50

Minced chicken mixed with carrot, minced shrimps, water chestnut, flour, eggs, wrapped in Bean curd sheet deep-fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.

Garlic Prawns
$16.50

Shelled Prawns served in creamy garlic sauce.

Deep-fried Squid
$16.50

Deep-fried freshly sliced squid pieces cooked in mild curry batter and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Chicken Satay (4 sticks)
$16.50

Grilled marinated chicken pieces on skewers with peanut sauce. (Side serving of onion, cucumber)

Chicken Boxing
$16.50

Deep-fried marinated chicken mini drums.

Roti with Chicken Curry
$17
Roti With Peanut Sauce
$12.50

Two Roti with Peanut Sauce

Roti With Gravy
$9

Two Roti With Gravy

Vegetarian Salad Rolls
$14

Wheat gluten, corn and carrot coated with bread crumb, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Curry Fish Ball
$12.50

Deep-fried marinated fish balls dip with curry gravy.

Vegetarian Five Spices Balls
$14

Soy protein mixed with carrot, turnip, water chestnut, starch, wrapped in bean curd sheet, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Lunch Menu – Mains

All of our meals come medium hot. Spice levels can be adjusted in most meals. Gluten free or any dietary requirements are available on request. Gluten free option. Extra Chicken, Vegetable, Beef or Seafood $3.50. Change to prawns $3.50. Fried egg $2.50.

Curry Laksa
$22.90

Fresh egg noodles in curry soup with chicken, fish ball, tofu, boiled egg and bean sprouts. (Spice level cannot be adjusted to be mild)

Nasi Goreng
$22.90

Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, beef, eggs, cabbage, carrot potato pieces and bean sprout.

Mee Goreng
$22.90

Spicy fried egg noodles with chicken, beef, eggs, cabbage, carrot, potato pieces and bean sprout.

Singapore Fried Noodles
$22.90

Fried egg noodles with BBQ chicken, prawns, onion, carrot, cabbage bean sprouts and eggs.

Singapore Fried Bee Hoon
$22.90

Fried rice vermicelli with BBQ chicken, prawns, carrot, cabbage onion, bean sprouts and eggs.

Char Kway Tiow
$22.90

Home make Flat rice noodles with BBQ chicken, prawns, eggs, chives, cabbage and bean sprouts.

Signature Noodles
$22.90

Eggs noodles and flat rice noodles fried with BBQ chicken, prawns, eggs, chives cabbage and bean sprouts.

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice
$24.90

Deep-fried chicken pieces with capsicums, onion, pineapples in sweet and sour sauce served with steamed rice.

Chicken Curry with Rice
$24.90

Free range corn fed chicken and potatoes cooked in spicy curry gravy and served with steamed rice. (Spice level cannot be adjusted to be mild)

Chicken Rice
$24.90

A portion of free range corn fed steamed chicken served with Hainanese chicken rice and soup

Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with beef or chicken rendang, Malaysian style salad and peanut satay sauce. Selection: Beef, Chicken

Traditional Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with beef or chicken rendang, cucumber slices, anchovies, boiled egg and sambal. Selection: Beef, Chicken

Long Bar Noodles Soup
$23.90

Fresh egg noodles in clear soup with chicken, fish balls and broccoli.

Lamb Curry with Rice
$24.90

Lamb dices and potatoes cooked in spicy curry gravy and served with steamed rice.

Kambing Mee Soup
$24.90

Lamb dices cooked in Chef’s own spices soup and served with noodles.

Fish Fillet Bee Hoon Soup
$25.90

A popular hawker dish in Malaysia, fish fillet bee hoon broth, milky & cooked with pickled mustard simmered with ginger, tomatoes & cut chilli. ( HOT )

Kway Tiow Soup
$23.90

Kway Tiow, silver needle noodle in clear soup with chicken mince, fish balls & broccoli.

Silver Needle Noodle ( Loh She Fun )
$24.90

Needle shape noodle fried with chicken mince, eggs. chives, vegetables & beansprouts.

Stir-fried Chicken with Vegetables
$24.90

Mixed vegetables cooked with oyster sauce and chicken pieces.

Lunch Menu – Gluten Free

We do not use MSG in our cooking, but some food might contain corn flour and potato starch

Satay (4 sticks)
$16.50

Grilled marinated chicken pieces on skewers with peanut sauce.

Char Kway Tiow
$22.90

Home make flat rice noodles with chicken, shrimps, eggs, chives and bean sprouts.

Singapore Fried Bee Hoon
$22.90

Fried rice vermicelli with chicken, shrimps, capsicums, onion, bean sprouts and eggs.

Nasi Goreng
$22.90

Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, beef, eggs and mixed vegetables.

Lamb Curry with Rice
$24.90

Lamb dices and potatoes cooked in spicy curry gravy. Mild

Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with beef or chicken rending, Malaysian style salad and peanut satay sauce.

Traditional Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with beef or chicken rendang, cucumber slices, anchovies, boiled egg and sambal. Mild. Selection: Beef, Chicken

Kambing Mee Soup
$24.90

Lamb dices cooked in Chef's own spices soup & served with vermicelli noodles

Lunch Menu – Vegetarian Starters

Vegetarian Spring Rolls
$8

Mixed vegetables wrapped in pastry, deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.

Vegetarian Fried Dumplings
$10

Cabbage, dried mushroom, flour, vermicelli, mung bean and carrot.

Vegetarian Curry Puffs
$16

Wheat Flour, potato, carrot, onion, garlic, ginger and peanut. Deep fried

Vegetarian satay (4 sticks)
$13.50

Textured wheat protein, Soy Protein, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, chilli and sesame oil (side serving of cucumber and peanut sauce)

Roti With Peanut Sauce
$12.50

Two Roti with Peanut Sauce

Roti With Gravy
$9

Two Roti With Gravy

Lunch Menu – Vegetarian Mains

All of our meals come medium hot, spice levels can be adjusted in most meals. Gluten free and vegan option

Vegetarian Curry Laksa
$22.90

Fresh egg noodles in curry soup with broccoli, cauliflower, tofu, boiled egg and bean sprouts. Spice level can be adjusted. However, it cannot be adjusted to be mild.

Vegetarian Nasi Goreng
$22.90

Malaysian style fried rice with eggs, cabbage, carrot potato pieces, tofu and bean sprout.

Vegetarian Mee Goreng
$22.90

Spicy fried egg noodles with eggs, cabbage, carrot, potato pieces, tofu and bean sprout.

Mee Rojak
$22.90

Cooked egg noodles served with mixed salad vegetables, tofu and peanut sauce.

Tofu Goreng
$22.90

Deep-fried chunks of tofu with mixed salad vegetables and peanut sauce.

Vegetarian Singapore Fried Noodles
$22.90

Fried egg noodles with BBQ pork, prawns, onion, carrot, cabbage, tofu, bean sprouts and eggs.

Vegetarian Singapore Fried Bee Hoon
$22.90

Fried rice vermicelli with carrot, cabbage, onion, bean sprouts, tofu and eggs.

Vegetarian Char Kway Tiow
$22.90

Home make Flat rice noodles with eggs, chives, cabbage, tofu and bean sprouts.

Vegetarian Signature Noodles
$22.90

Eggs noodles and flat rice noodles fried with eggs, chives, tofu, cabbage and bean sprouts.

Vegetarian Nasi Lemak
$24.90

Steamed coconut rice with Vegetarian rendang, Crispy mushroom slices, boiled egg, cucumber slices and vegetarian sambal

Vegetarian Long Bar Noodles Soup
$23.90

Fresh egg noodles in clear soup with cauliflower, broccoli and soy protein.

Vegetarian Silver Needle Noodle
$24.90

Needle shape noodle fried with tofu, eggs, chives, vegetables and beansprouts.

Brunch dishes at Ernesto’s

Ernesto’s

Ernesto’s shifts smoothly from morning coffee to lunch, drinks and dinner at the corner of Grey Street. The spacious, stylish room has enough energy for after-work gatherings without losing the polish needed for a planned meal. Menus change with events and seasons, but the kitchen generally favours recognisable European-leaning dishes, well-handled proteins and shareable starters rather than a narrow single-cuisine identity.

Look at the current main menu before committing to a particular dish, especially when a festival or event menu is running. A table can start with a few smaller plates, add a substantial main and use the bar’s wine and cocktail range to set the pace. Ernesto’s is particularly convenient for visitors staying around the waterfront hotels or heading to a central event. Earlier service also makes it useful when one group needs breakfast or lunch and another wants a more dressed-up evening setting.

Address: 1 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Ernesto's Wellington Menu

Dinner – Small Plates

Available from open to 9PM. Dietary legend: GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan, * = Option Available on Request. We take every precaution to avoid cross-contamination; however, we cannot guarantee that our food is completely free from allergens.

Oysters
½ doz $48 / doz $89

Ask our staff about today’s oyster selection! Natural | with lemon and sea salt. Tempura | With kawakawa and caper tartare.

Horopito Calamari
$29

Crispy squid dusted with horopito, served with chilli oil, lemon, and kawakawa aioli. GF

Samoan Chilli Pork Belly
$28

Twice-cooked pork belly glazed in roasted chilli caramel, finished with sesame, spring onion, and hot honey. GF

Palusami
$28

Traditional taro leaves baked in coconut cream with onion, served with fried breadfruit. VE | V | GF

Charcoal Broccoli
$27

Charred broccoli, honey mustard, kawakawa tomato, toasted almonds, kūmara crisps, and vegan feta. V | VE | DF | GF

Steamed Mussels
$29

Mussels in a coconut, lemongrass, and chilli broth with wild watercress and toasted bread. DF

Hāngī Vegetable Arancini
$27

Hāngī vegetables in crispy rice balls with tomato, parmesan, and balsamic glaze. V

Brisket Croquette
$27

Slow-cooked brisket with kūmara croquette, smoked tomato sauce, kawakawa aioli, and baby greens.

Island Tacos
$28

Four mini cos lettuce cup tacos. Tempura Fish | With pickled vegetables, shredded lettuce, shallots, and aioli | DF. Shredded Pork | With sautéed onion, pickled vegetables, and spicy aioli | GF | DF. Seared Prawns | With pickled vegetables, aioli, and chilli oil | DF.

Oka I’a
$29

Fish marinated in coconut cream, citrus, onion, tomato, and cucumber, served with green banana chips. DF | GF

Breadfruit Bruschetta
$27

Smashed avocado, feta, tomato, herbs and coconut dressing on crispy breadfruit. V | GF

Fries, House Gravy
$14 / $19

Option: Swap for Pacific Curry sauce. GF

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$29

Seasoned fried chicken with hot chilli sauce. option: swap for sweet chilli sauce.

Dinner – Sharing Platters

Serves 4 people.

Kai Nui Island Feast
$110

Coconut, chilli, and lemongrass mussels, brisket croquettes, hāngī vegetable arancini, horopito calamari and buttermilk fried chicken with dipping sauces, served with toasted bread.

Moana Antipasto
$65

Smoked kahawai, mānuka smoked salmon, cured meats, cheese, hummus, pickles, olives and crostini.

Charcuterie
$55

Cured meats, cheeses, pickles, hummus, and bread.

Dinner – Big Plates

Available from 5PM to 9PM. Main or share.

Duck Coconut Red Curry
$44.50

Duck in rich coconut red curry with seasonal vegetables, served with steamed rice. GF

Slow Cooked Beef Pave
$44.50

14-hour slow-cooked beef with roasted purple potatoes, watercress chimichurri and jus. GF | DF

Sirloin Steak
$48.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add 3 Garlic Prawns + $9.50

280g sirloin with duck-fat roasted purple heart potatoes, watercress chimichurri and jus. GF | DF. Add an Egg +4 | Add 3 Garlic Prawns +9.5

Market Fish & Chips
$42 / Add grilled chicken, Samoan chilli pork belly, horopito calamari, seared prawns + $13.50

Tempura fish with garden salad, fries, and kawakawa and caper tartare. Choice of dressing – Coconut lime balsamic, Island Caesar, or kawakawa herb aoili. Add grilled chicken, Samoan chilli pork belly, horopito calamari, seared prawns +13.5

Crispy Snapper

Snapper on breadfruit mash with charred vegetables, coconut broth, cherry tomatoes, and baby greens. GF | DF Price: MP

Charred Pork scotch
$44

Charred pork scotch with kawakawa honey mustard, breadfruit and kūmara mash, and watercress. GF | DF

Lemongrass Coconut Chicken
$39

Grilled lemongrass & coconut chicken with minted Israeli couscous and char-grilled vegetables. DF

Dinner – Hand Helds

Pacific Chicken Burger
$32.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add Fries + $5 / Add Bacon + $9

Curry, paprika, and coconut-marinated grilled chicken with tempura vegetables, crispy lettuce, kawakawa aioli and hint of island spice. Add an Egg +4 | Add Fries +5 | Add Bacon +9

Ernestos Cuban Sandwich
$34 / Add Fries + $5

Shredded pork with sliced ham, salami, pickles, cheese, and honey mustard in a chilli corn baguette. Add Fries +5

Kiwi Burger
$32.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add Fries + $5

Double prime beef patties, cheese, streaky bacon, kawakawa burger sauce, crisp lettuce, watercress chimichurri and kūmara crisps. Add an Egg +4 | Add Fries +5

Crispy Halloumi Burger
$34.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add Fries + $5 / Add Bacon + $9

Zany Zeus crispy halloumi with portobello mushroom, wilted spinach and avocado, finished with tomato herb sauce, kawakawa aioli and crisp lettuce. V. Add an Egg +4 | Add Fries +5 | Add Bacon + 9

Dinner – Fresh and Greens

Crispy Eggplant and Pawpaw Salad
$39

Crispy eggplant and diced papaya with fresh chilli, shallots, coriander lime dressing and baby greens. V | VE | GF

Island Green Salad
$28.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add grilled chicken, Samoan chilli pork belly, horopito calamari, seared prawns + $13.50

Crisp lettuce with avocado, citrus, cucumber, capsicum, egg, tomato, red onion, croutons, crisp kumara shavings and Pacific herbs. Choice of dressing – Coconut lime balsamic, Island Caesar, or kawakawa herb aoili. Add an Egg +4. Add grilled chicken, Samoan chilli pork belly, horopito calamari, seared prawns +13.5

Dinner – Sides

add, mix, share. Dietary legend: GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan, * = Option Available on Request. We take every precaution to avoid cross-contamination; however, we cannot guarantee that our food is completely free from allergens.

Fries, House Gravy
$14 / $19

Option: Swap for Pacific curry sauce. GF

Roasted kūmara, Honey Glaze
$18

GF | V | VE | DF

Creamy Potato Gratin
$15

GF | V

Cauliflower Bake
$18

GF | V

Steamed Rice
$14

GF | DF | V

Charcoal Broccoli
$18

GF | DF | V | VE

Garden Salad, Coconut Lime Balsamic
$18

GF | V

Dinner – Desserts

Available from 11AM to 9PM.

Sorbet of the Week
$17

Served with fruit, and mint. GF | DF

Lemongrass and Coconut Rice Pudding
$19

Served with citrus, berries and whipped cream. GF | DF | V

Chocolate Lava Cake
$21

Served with berries and creme anglaise.

Kūmara Cheesecake
$20

Served with kiwifruit, berries, and cream.

Island Flan
$21

Caramel flan with banana and coconut cream. GF | V

Cheeseboard
$39

Selection of 3 cheeses, dried fruits, pesto, relish, nuts,.grapes, and crackers. share - for 2 pax

Brunch – Small Plates

Available from open to 9PM. Dietary legend: GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan, * = Option Available on Request. We take every precaution to avoid cross-contamination; however, we cannot guarantee that our food is completely free from allergens.

Oysters
½ doz $48 / doz $89

Ask our staff about today’s oyster selection! Natural | with lemon and sea salt. Tempura | With kawakawa and caper tartare.

Horopito Calamari
$29

Crispy squid dusted with horopito, served with chilli oil, lemon, and kawakawa aioli. GF

Samoan Chilli Pork Belly
$28

Twice-cooked pork belly glazed in roasted chilli caramel, finished with sesame, spring onion, and hot honey. GF

Palusami
$28

Traditional taro leaves baked in coconut cream with onion, served with fried breadfruit. VE | V | GF

Pacific Prawns
$29.50

Seared prawns, garlic, chilli oil, spring onion, and lemon.

Brisket Croquette
$27

Slow-cooked brisket with kūmara croquette, smoked tomato sauce, kawakawa aioli, and baby greens.

Oka I’a
$29

Fish marinated in coconut cream, citrus, onion, tomato, and cucumber, served with green banana chips. DF | GF

Breadfruit Bruschetta
$27

Smashed avocado, feta, tomato, herbs and coconut dressing on crispy breadfruit. V | GF

Fries, House Gravy
$14 / $19

Option: Swap for Pacific Curry sauce. GF

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$29

Seasoned fried chicken with hot chilli sauce. option: swap for sweet chilli sauce.

Island Tacos
$28

Four mini cos lettuce cup tacos. Tempura Fish | With pickled vegetables, shredded lettuce, shallots, and aioli | DF. Shredded Pork | With sautéed onion, pickled vegetables, and spicy aioli | GF | DF. Seared Prawns | With pickled vegetables, aioli, and chilli oil | GF | DF.

Hāngī Vegetable Arancini
$27

Hāngī vegetables in crispy rice balls with tomato, parmesan, and balsamic glaze. V

Charcoal Broccoli
$27

Charred broccoli, honey mustard, kawakawa tomato, toasted almonds, kūmara crisps, and vegan feta. V | VE | DF | GF

Steamed Mussels
$29

Mussels in a coconut, lemongrass, and chilli broth with wild watercress and toasted bread. DF

Brunch – Sharing Platters

Serves 4 people.

Kai Nui Island Feast
$110

A generous island feast inspired by Aoteroa and the Pacific. Coconut, chilli, and lemongrass mussels, brisket croquettes, hāngī vegetable arancini, horopito calamari and buttermilk fried chicken with dipping sauces, served with toasted bread.

Charcuterie
$55

Cured meats, cheeses, pickles, hummus, and bread.

Moana Antipasto
$65

Smoked kahawai, mānuka smoked salmon, cured meats, cheese, hummus, pickles, olives and crostini.

Brunch – Big Plates

Available from open to 3PM. Main or share.

Duck Coconut Red Curry
$44.50

Duck in rich coconut red curry with seasonal vegetables, served with steamed rice. GF

Slow Cooked Beef Pave
$44.50

14-hour slow-cooked beef with roasted purple potatoes, watercress chimichurri and jus. GF | DF

Sirloin Steak
$48.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add 3 Garlic Prawns + $9.50

280g sirloin with duck-fat roasted purple heart potatoes, watercress chimichurri and jus. GF | DF. Add an Egg +4 | Add 3 Garlic Prawns +9.5

Charred Pork scotch
$44

Charred pork scotch with kawakawa honey mustard, breadfruit and kūmara mash, and watercress. GF | DF

Crispy Snapper
Add an Egg + $4

Snapper on breadfruit mash with charred vegetables, coconut broth, cherry tomatoes, and baby greens. MP | GF | DF. Add an Egg +4

Market Fish & Chips
$42

Tempura fish with garden salad, fries, and kawakawa and caper tartare.

Lemongrass Coconut Chicken
$39

Grilled lemongrass & coconut chicken with minted Israeli couscous and char-grilled vegetables. DF

Brunch – Hand Helds

Pacific Chicken Burger
$32.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add Fries + $5 / Add Bacon + $9

Curry, paprika, and coconut-marinated grilled chicken with tempura vegetables, crispy lettuce, kawakawa aioli and hint of island spice. Add an Egg +4 | Add Fries +5 | Add Bacon +9

Kiwi Burger
$32.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add Fries + $5

Double prime beef patties, cheese, streaky bacon, kawakawa burger sauce, crisp lettuce, watercress chimichurri and kūmara crisps. Add an Egg +4 | Add Fries +5

Ernestos Cuban Sandwich
$34 / Add Fries + $5

Shredded pork with sliced ham, salami, pickles, cheese, and honey mustard in a chilli corn baguette. Add Fries +5

Crispy Halloumi Burger
$34.50 / Add an Egg + $4 / Add Fries + $5 / Add Bacon + $9

Zany Zeus crispy halloumi with portobello mushroom, wilted spinach and avocado, finished with tomato herb sauce, kawakawa aioli and crisp lettuce. V. Add an Egg +4 | Add Fries +5 | Add Bacon + 9

Brunch – Fresh and Greens

Crispy Eggplant and Pawpaw Salad
$39

Crispy eggplant and diced papaya with fresh chilli, shallots, coriander lime dressing and baby greens. V | VE | GF

Island Green Salad
$28.50 / Add grilled chicken, Samoan chilli pork belly, horopito calamari, seared prawns + $13.50

Crisp lettuce with avocado, citrus, cucumber, capsicum, egg, tomato, red onion, croutons, crisp kumara shavings and Pacific herbs. Choice of dressing – Coconut lime balsamic, Island Caesar, or kawakawa herb aoili. Add grilled chicken, Samoan chilli pork belly, horopito calamari, seared prawns +13.5

Brunch – Sides

add, mix, share. Dietary legend: GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VE = Vegan, * = Option Available on Request. We take every precaution to avoid cross-contamination; however, we cannot guarantee that our food is completely free from allergens.

Fries, House Gravy
$14 / $19

Option: Swap for Pacific curry sauce. GF

Roasted kūmara, Honey Glaze
$18

GF | V | VE | DF

Creamy Potato Gratin
$15

GF | V

Cauliflower Bake
$18

GF | V

Steamed Rice
$14

GF | DF | V

Charcoal Broccoli
$18

GF | DF | V | VE

Garden Salad, Coconut Lime Balsamic
$18

GF | V

Brunch

Available from open to 3PM. Public Holidays (15% surcharge on public holidays).

Filter Coffee
Single cup $5 / BOTTOMLESS $6

Single cup OR BOTTOMLESS

Pork Benedict
$31 / Sub for potato rösti + $5 / Sub for gluten free bread + $5

Slow-cooked pork with potato, watercress, poached eggs, and chimichurri hollandaise. GF. Sub for potato rösti +5. Sub for gluten free bread +5

Coconut Breakfast Bun
$28

(Island French Toast) With crispy bacon, caramelised banana, fruit, and coconut sauce. DF

Corned Beef Hash
$29

With potato, watercress, poached eggs and creamy mustard sauce. GF | DF

Chorizo Omelette
$31 / Add toast and butter + $6

With tomato, bacon, rocket herbs, and parmesan. GF. Add toast and butter +6

Bacon Benedict
$29

Crispy bacon with potato, watercress, poached eggs, and chimichurri hollandaise. GF

Corn Fritters
$31

With tomato, bacon, and poached eggs. GF | DF

Smashed Avocado
$29 / Sub for gluten free bread + $5 / Add bacon + $9 / Add egg + $4

Served on toasted bread with tomato, herbs, and greens. V | DF. Sub for gluten free bread +5. Add bacon +9 | Add egg +4

Island Granola
$29 / Sub for milk alternative + $2 / Sub for Coconut Yogurt + $3

With tropical fruit, coconut, and berry compote. V | VE. Sub for milk alternative +2 (Soy, Coconut, Almond, Oat). Sub for Coconut Yogurt +3

Eggs on Toast
$12 / Build your own breakfast from + $4

2 eggs your way (poached, scrambled, or fried) on toasted sourdough. Build your own breakfast from +4. See add ons below

Brunch – Add Ons

One Egg
$4
Plain OR Chimmichurri Hollaindaise
$4
Toast
$6 / add Jam + $2 / Marmite + $2 / Peanut Butter + $3

add Jam +2 | Marmite +2 | Peanut Butter +3

Gluten Free toast
$6
½ Avocado
$6
Grilled tomato
$6
Corn fritter
$8
Chorizo sausage
$8
Sautéed spinach
$8
Potato rösti
$8
Streaky bacon
$10

Brunch – Go Grande

Meat add on
$29

Bacon, chorizo sausage, and potato rösti

Vegetarian add on
$28

Sautéed spinach, grilled tomato, and potato rösti

Dessert Menu

Available from 11am to 9pm | Monday to Saturday. Ask our staff about our Wednesday Deals.

Coconut Sorbet
$17

with fresh fruit and mint

Island Flan
$21

Caramel flan with banana and coconut cream

Chocolate Lava Cake
$21

Served with berries and creme anglaise

Kumara Cheescake
$20

Served with kiwifruit, berries and cream

Lemongrass and Coconut Rice Pudding
$19

Served with citrus, berries and whipped cream

Cheeseboard
$39

selection of 3 cheeses, dried fruits, pesto relish and nuts.grapes and crackers. to share - for 2 pax

Late Night Snacks

Available from 9pm to late.

Buffalo Wings
350g $25 / 700g $45

Crispy chicken wings with spicy Buffalo sauce and a creamy blue cheese dip

Jalapeño Poppers
$23

Homemade panko crumbed jalapeño poppers stuffed with cheese, served with spicy aioli

Calamari
$23

Panko crumbed calamari with aioli and lemon

Charcuterie Board
$36

Prosciutto, coppa ham, salami Napoli, beetroot hummus, olives, baby gherkins, triple brie, chèvre goat cheese, pesto and fresh bread. to share – 2 pax

Papas Fritas
$12

Fries with aioli, sea salt and chives

Dinner – Cocktails

Available all day.

Pineapple Daiquiri
$22

Havana Especial Rum, pineapple syrup, pineapple juice, and lime. *

Guava Mojito
$22

Havana 3yo, lime, mint, sugar and soda water. * Ask about our Different Flavour Options

Jalapeño Margarita
$23

House Infused Jalapeno El Jimador Blanco tequila, triple sec, agave, lime and lemon

Cuba Libre
$21

Havana Especial, lime, and coke. *

Dessert Cocktails

Cuban Liqueur Coffee
$20

Your choice of liqueur served with a shot of Havana Coffee. Have it either classic black with whipped cream OR Latte. Liqueurs (Choose One): Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Kahlua, Jamesons, Crème de Menthe, Baileys, Frangelico, Ratu Dark, Disaronno, 0% Rum

Midnight Mint
$22

Vanilla Vodka, Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao White, Cream, & Mint

Classic Espresso Martini
$22

Czarina Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso & Sugar

Chocolate Orange Negroni
$23

Cacao infused Antica Vermouth, Scapegrace blood orange gin, Campari, Crème de Cacao, Xocolate mole bitters, Orange

On Tap

Heineken

5%

Heineken Silver

4%

Tiger Ultra Crystal Low Carb

4.2%

Monteith's Apple Cider

4.5%

In The Fridge

Heineken

0%

Heineken Silver

4%

Heineken

5%

Sol

4.2%

Juice & Soft Drinks

Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale or Tonic
Kara Coconut Water
Lemon Lime Bitters, Coca Cola, Coca Cola Zero
Fever Tree

Light, Elderflower, Wild Raspberry Tonic

Sparkling Wines

Pares Balta Brut

Penedes, Spain

Alpha Domus Beatrix Sparkling Rose

Hawke’s Bay, NZ

Edenvale 0% Bubbles

South Australia

Awatere River Methode Traditionnelle

Marlborough, NZ

White Wines

Te Mata

Hawke’s Bay, NZ

Jules Taylor

Marlborough, NZ

Duck Hunter

Marlborough, NZ

Red Wines

Gold River

Central Otago, NZ

Johner Estate

Wairarapa, NZ

Maude

Central Otago, NZ

Burgers at Leroy’s

Leroy’s

Leroy’s is a deliberately lively Plimmer Steps bar where burgers, fried snacks and comfort food share attention with games, music and a busy drinks programme. It is not the place for a hushed dinner; the appeal lies in bold flavours, generous portions and a room that feels social from the start. Burger specials change, while vegetarian versions and sharable sides allow mixed groups to order without turning the meal into separate experiences.

Visit when atmosphere is part of the plan: an after-work catch-up, a casual birthday or food before a night out. A burger and a crisp side keep the order focused, while groups can add snacks for the table. Weekly events can make the room louder and more crowded, so check the calendar if conversation matters. Dietary adaptations are possible for some dishes, but the kitchen’s fried and sauce-heavy style means allergies need a direct discussion rather than assumptions based on a short description.

Address: 2 Plimmer Steps, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Leroy's Menu

Burgers

Cheese Burger
$14

Beef, Double Cheese, Pickles, Red Onion, Tomato Sauce, Mustard, milk Bun

The Leroy
$17

Beef, Cheese, Bacon Jam, Red Onion, Tomato, Mesclun, Burger Sauce, Tomato & Chipotle Relish, Milk Bun + Fries

The Big Roy
$18

Double Beef, Double Cheese, Bacon Jam, Red Onion, Pickles, Sweet & Smokey BBQ, Aioli, Milk Bun + Fries

BBQ Chicken
$21

Fried Chicken, Cheese, Bacon, Red Onion, Pickles, Bacon Jam, Sweet & Smokey BBQ, Aioli, Milk Bun + Fries

Spicy Chicken
$21

Fried Chicken, Cheese, Pickles, Jalapeno Salsa, Mesclun, Sweet & Spicy Dressing, Aioli, Milk Bun + Fries

Katsu Chicken
$21

Fried Chicken, Kewpie Roasted Sesame, Cucumber, Cabbage, Pickles, Teriyaki, milk Bun + Fries

Extra Protein
$5

Sides

Steakcut Fries
$10

Tomato Sauce, Aioli

Cheeseburger Fries
$17

Beef, Cheese, Bacon Jam, Pickles, Jalapeño, BBQ, Aioli

Fried Chicken Fries
$17

Fried Chicken, Chipotle, Cheese, Jalapeño Salsa

Katsu Fries
$17

Katsu Chicken, Roasted Sesame, Teriyaki, Kewpie Mayo

Popcorn Chicken
$16

Pickles, Chipotle or Chilli & Lime

Cauliflower Bites
$14

Battered Cauliflower, Chipotle

Extra Sauce
$1

Tomato Sauce, Garlic Aioli, Chipotle, BBQ, Teriyaki, Roasted Sesame, Pesto, Sweet & Spicy, Buffalo

Wings

6 Wings
$12

Sticky & Sweet, Smokey BBQ, Spicy Buffalo, Chilli & Lime

12 Wings
$22

Sticky & Sweet, Smokey BBQ, Spicy Buffalo, Chilli & Lime

Mains

Halloumi Salad
$22

Halloumi, Mesclun, Red Onion, Cucumber, Capsicum, Tomato, Feta, Lemon & Honey Dressing

Chicken Salad
$22

Fried Chicken, Mesclun, Red Onion, Cucumber, Capsicum, Tomato, Feta, Lemon & Honey Dressing

Mushroom Toast
$18

Portabello Mushrooms, Red Wine & Cream Sauce, Sourdough; Add Bacon $5

Chinese noodles at Jeff Cafe

Jeff Cafe

Jeff Cafe is an unfussy Chinese restaurant on The Terrace with a menu built for quick lunches, takeaway and relaxed dinners. Pan-fried pork dumplings, spring rolls and wontons cover the snackable end, while orange beef, sweet-and-sour pork, fried rice and noodles deliver familiar comfort. The straightforward format is a strength when diners want a dependable meal without the pacing or expense of a formal central-city restaurant.

Start with dumplings if sharing, then add one crisp or sauced meat dish and a vegetable or rice component for balance. Orange beef offers sweetness and citrus, while fried rice or noodles are practical for a solo meal. The dining room is simple and the service rhythm reflects a kitchen handling takeaway as well as seated orders. Jeff Cafe suits workers, students and anyone who values generous, recognisable flavours. Confirm weekend service before travelling because lunch and dinner periods vary across the week.

Address: 163 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Jeff Cafe Menu

SOUP & SNACKS 汤和小吃

Meat Spring Roll
$3

肉春卷

Vegetarian Spring Roll
$3

素春卷

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
$7

锅贴 (5 Pcs)

Steamed Pork Dumplings
$11

水饺 (8 Pcs)

Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
$11

鸡肉玉米羹

Thick Beef Soup
$11

西湖牛肉羹

Sweet Wine & Sweet Corns Soup
$11

酒酿玉米羹

Hot & Sour Soup
$11

酸辣汤

Wonton Soup
$11

云吞汤

COLD DISHES 凉菜

Cucumber with Garlic Dressing
$16

蒜泥黄瓜

Chinese Seaweed Salads
$16

凉拌海带

FRIED NOODLES & FRIED RICE 炒饭

Egg Fried Rice / Noodles
$17.50

蛋炒饭/炒面

Vegetables Fried Rice / Noodles
$18

菜炒饭/炒面

Chicken Fried Rice / Noodles
$19

鸡肉炒饭/炒面

Beef Fried Rice / Noodles
$19

牛肉炒饭/炒面

Pork Fried Rice / Noodles
$19

猪肉炒饭/炒面

Combination Fried Rice / Noodles
$19.50

什锦炒饭/炒面

Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
$19.50

印尼炒饭

Bami Goreng (Fried Noodles)
$19.50

印尼炒面

Shrimp Fried Rice / Noodle
$20

虾仁炒饭/炒面

EGG FOO YOUNG 芙蓉蛋

Each dish comes with one rice.

Vegetables Egg Foo Young
$19

菜芙蓉

Chicken Egg Foo Young
$20.50

鸡肉芙蓉蛋

Beef Egg Foo Young
$20.50

牛肉芙蓉蛋

Pork Egg Foo Young
$20.50

猪肉芙蓉蛋

Shrimp Egg Foo Young
$21.50

虾仁芙蓉蛋

Combination Egg Foo Young
$21.50

什锦芙蓉蛋

VEGETARIAN 素菜

Each dish comes with one rice.

Mixed Vegetables
$19

炒杂菜

Sichuan Style Mixed Vegetables
$19

川式炒杂菜

Mixed Vegetables with Black Bean Sauce
$19

豉汁炒杂菜

Kung Pao Mixed Vegetables
$19

宫保炒杂菜

Mixed Vegetables with Cashew Nuts
$20.50

腰果炒杂菜

Stir Fried Green Beans
$20.50

干炒四季豆 (有肉/无肉)

Shanghai Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce
$20.50

蒜蓉小唐菜

Stir Fried Sweet Corns with Pine Nuts
$20.50

松仁玉米

Chinese Style Vegetarian
$22

罗汉斋

Mapo Tofu
$22

麻婆豆腐 (有肉/无肉)

Braised Tofu
$22

红烧豆腐 (有肉/无肉)

Home Style Fried Tofu
$22

家常豆腐 (有肉/无肉)

SEAFOOD 海鲜

Each dish comes with one rice.

Deep Fried Squids with Spicy Salt
$22

椒盐炸鱿鱼

Stir Fried Squids
$22

滑炒鱿鱼

Stir Fried Fish Fillets
$24

滑炒鱼片

Fish Fillets with Ginger & Spring Onions (Hot Plate)
$24

铁板姜葱鱼片

Hot & Chili Fish Fillets (In Soup)
$24

水煮鱼

Sour Mustard Fish Fillets (In Soup)
$24

酸菜鱼

Seafood & Fried Tofu Casserole
$24

海鲜豆腐煲

Stir Fried King Prawns
$27

炒大虾

King Prawns with Garlic Sauce
$27

蒜蓉炒大虾

Deep Fried Prawns with Spicy Salt
$27

椒盐炒大虾

Prawns with Satay Sauce (Hot Plate)
$27

铁板沙爹大虾

CHICKEN 鸡肉

Each dish comes with one rice.

Kung Pao Chicken
$20.50

宫保鸡柳

Chicken Fillets with Lemon Sauce
$20.50

柠檬鸡

Stir Fried Chicken with Curry
$20.50

咖喱炒鸡肉

Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
$21.50

腰果炒鸡肉

Hot and Spicy Chicken (Bone / Boneless)
$22

辣子鸡 (鸡翅/鸡肉片)

Chicken Fillets with Sweet and Sour Sauce
$22

甜酸鸡

Chicken with Golden Mushrooms
$22

金针菇炒鸡肉

Stir Fried Chicken with Mushrooms
$22

蘑菇炒鸡肉

Chicken Cartilages with Spicy Salt
$22

椒盐鸡软骨

Stir Fried Chicken Gizzards with Spring Onions
$22

爆炒鸡胗

Chicken with Ginger & Spring Onions (Hot Plate)
$22

铁板姜葱鸡

Chicken with Satay Sauce (Hot Plate)
$24

铁板沙爹鸡

BEEF 牛肉

Each dish comes with one rice.

Orange Beef
$20.50

陈皮牛

Beef with Black Pepper Sauce
$20.50

黑椒牛肉

Beef with Black Bean Sauce
$20.50

豉汁牛肉

Shredded Beef with Chinese Five Spices
$22

五香牛肉丝

Beef Brisket Casserole
$22

牛腩煲

Eight Treasures Hot Sauce
$22

八宝辣酱

Beef with Special Sauce (Hot Plate)
$22

特色铁板牛肉

Beef with Ginger & Spring Onions (Hot Plate)
$22

铁板姜葱牛肉

Beef with Black Pepper Sauce (Hot Plate)
$22

铁板黑椒牛肉

Beef with Satay Sauce (Hot Plate)
$24

铁板沙爹牛肉

Hot & Chili Beef (In Soup)
$24

水煮牛

LAMB 羊肉

Each dish comes with one rice.

Stir Fried Lamb with Cumin Seeds
$22

孜然羊肉

Lamb with Ginger & Spring Onions (Hot Plate)
$22

铁板姜葱羊肉

PORK 猪肉

Each dish comes with one rice.

Sweet & Sour Pork Nuggets
$20.50

甜酸猪肉

Pork Nuggets with Special Sauce
$22

特色干炒猪肉

Pork Nuggets with Spicy Salt
$22

椒盐猪肉

Braised Chineses Dragon Balls
$22

红烧狮子头

Pork Ribs with Spicy Salt
$22

椒盐排骨

Chinese Style Sweet & Sour Ribs
$22

糖醋排骨

Spicy Pork Belly with Vegetables
$22

回锅肉

Shredded Pork with Hot & Sour Sauce
$22

鱼香肉丝

Shredded Pork with Green Capsicum
$22

青椒肉丝

Shredded Pork with Coriander Infused
$22

芫爆肉丝

Sliced Pork with Black Fungus
$22

木须肉

Shredded Pork with Preserved Vegetables
$22

雪笋肉丝

Pork Belly with Soy Sauce
$22

东坡肉

Pork Belly with Femented Red Bean Curd
$22

南乳肉

Pork with Satay Sauce (Hot Plate)
$24

铁板沙爹猪肉

Steak and chips at The Featherston

The Featherston

The Featherston occupies an elegant Art Deco setting and treats bar food with more care than a standard drinks-first venue. The menu moves from small snacks to substantial plates and larger dishes intended for sharing, supported by local craft beer and a broad wine selection. That range lets the room handle a quick lunch, a drink with something small, or a complete dinner without forcing every table into the same experience.

Choose smaller plates when the visit is centred on wine or conversation, then add a communal dish if appetites grow. The historic interior gives after-work drinks a sense of occasion, while the food remains approachable enough for mixed groups. Monthly menus and function bookings can affect what is available, so check current details when planning around a particular meal. The Featherston is a good fit for diners who want the ease of a city bar with more attention to presentation and wine matching.

Address: Corner of Featherston and Johnston Streets, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

The Featherston Menu

Finger & Fork

Char-Grilled Arobake Ploughmans Loaf
$8

garlic butter

Lisa’s Hummus
$7.50

Served with crostini

Veggie Dumplings
$8

Five veggie dumplings with a soy dipping sauce

Pate
$8.50

Brought in pate with crunchy little toasts

Pumpkin & Haloumi Fritters
$15

Our own recipe with rémoulade (V)

Prawn Fritters
$16

Homemade with a chilli soy dipping sauce

Finger & Fork Share-Platter
$47

a selection of offerings from the above

This Months ‘Blue Plate’ Specials

Lamb Salad
$19

Lamb rump w walnuts, roasted pumpkin, leaves and cherry vinegrate

Chicken Schnitzel
$19

With fries & chip shop curry sauce

Open Sirloin Steak Sandwich
$19

Onion rings & mustard cream

Seafood Plate
$19

Fish goujons, prawns, calamari & scallop bites w fries,

200g Rump Steak with Pepper Sauce
$19

Add sides: Fries 6, Egg 4, Mash 6, Salad 6, Mushrooms 6, Coleslaw 6

Main

Yorkshires
$22

With mash & garnished with braised steak and peas

Chicken Cordon Bleu
$24

Gratin potatoes & peas

Vegan Gnocchi
$25

Pumpkin & truffle oil puree, toasted macadamia nuts, pickled mushroom & green beans

Beef Schnitzel
$23

With mash & gravy

Beef Brisket Burger
$25

crispy onion, cheese fondue & horseradish mayo with fries

Roast ‘n’ Roll
$27

This weeks’ roast, fried onions & loads of gravy in ciabatta with fries

Southern Fried Chicken Burger
$25

With iceberg, rocket boost mayo and fries

Steak & Guinness Pie
$28

On a bed of mash & served with peas & gravy (takes 20 mins)

Lamb & Mint Sausages
$28

From Meat Direct with mash, green beans & porter gravy

Beef Olives
$28

With mashed potato, peas, carrots and lots of gravy

John Dory & Handcut Chips
$29

with tartare sauce & a little bit of salad or coleslaw

Sides

Fries
$12.50
Green salad, house dressing
$6
Fried egg
$4
Mash
$6

Sunday Roast

Ts & Cs apply

Sunday Roast
Pork $26 / Beef $29

Pork loin or beef with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy and unlimited Yorkshire puddings

To Finish

Homemade Pudding of the Week
$9
Deep South Vanilla Ice Cream & Hershey’s Chocolate Sauce
$9
Homemade Cheesecake of the Week
$9
A platter of all three
$24
Pub meal at The Green Man Pub

The Green Man Pub

The Green Man is a high-energy CBD pub with an Irish influence, a modern cocktail lounge and the kind of broad menu needed for office groups. Pub standards, burgers, steaks and loaded plates suit straightforward appetites, while snacks make it possible to stop for a drink without committing to a full meal. Sport, quizzes, live music and DJs shape the atmosphere, so the room can feel very different from one visit to the next.

This is a practical choice for a team lunch or social evening where dietary preferences, budgets and appetites vary. Order a main if food is the focus, or share fries and smaller plates when the event matters more than dinner. Promotions change frequently and should not drive the decision without checking current terms. The Green Man is at its best for diners who enjoy bustle and entertainment; anyone seeking a quiet conversation or delicate cooking will be happier in one of the area’s smaller dining rooms.

Address: 25 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

The Green Man Pub Menu

Pub Snacks

Irish Soda Bread
$14.50

whipped garlic butter (V/VGO)

Salt & Pepper Squid
$23

garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Fried Cauliflower Bites
$22

mustard cheese sauce, pickled onion (V/DFO)

Crispy Pork Belly Bites
$25

apple & whiskey glaze, slow-cooked leeks (NGA)

Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
$25

herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust

Tangy BBQ Wings
$19

blue cheese dressing, celery

Colcannon Croquettes
$16

gravy (V)

Large Plates

Rolled Chicken Schnitty
$28

stuffed with ham & cheese, green slaw. CHOOSE gravy & mash OR fries (NGO)

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
$32

mushy peas, malt vinegar, curry sauce

Dublin Drip Burger
$27 / ADD double beef + $8

beef patty, mustard, cheddar sauce, crispy bacon, Murphy’s braised onions, fries (NGO)

Classic Caesar Salad
$22 / ADD grilled chicken + $7

cos, bacon, croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan (NGO)

Beef & Stout Hot Pot
$27

Murphy’s braised beef cheek shoulder, mustard, sharp cheddar mash, peas

Butcher’s Cut Steak
$42

rotating cut of NZ beef, whiskey peppercorn sauce. CHOOSE mash OR fries (NGA)

Irish Staples

Fries
$13

tomato sauce OR curry sauce (V/VGO/NGO/DF)

Loaded Fries
$15

topped with melted cheese. CHOOSE curry sauce OR garlic aioli (V)

Chicken Fillet Roll
$24

fried chicken, shredded lettuce, grated cheddar, taco sauce

Potato, Leek & Cheese Turnover
$19

peas, parsley sauce (V)

Irish 4-in-1
$24

fried chicken, chips, rice, curry sauce

Spice Bag
$25

spiced fries, fried chicken, peppers & onions dusted in house-made spiced salt, curry sauce

Desserts

Irish Chocolate Brownie Sundae
$15

peanut butter whiskey, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (V/NGO)

Sticky Date Cake
$15

butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream (V)

Baked Cheesecake Pop
$14

chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbet

Sticky Date Pudding
$15

butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

Snacks

V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional

Irish Soda Bread
$14

with whipped garlic butter V/VGO

Salt & Pepper Squid
$22.50

garlic aioli, fresh lemon

Fried Cauliflower Bites
$22

with a mustard cheese sauce and pickled onion DFO

Crispy Pork Belly Bites
$24

with an apple and whiskey glaze and slow cooked leeks NGA

Loaded Fries
$25.50

BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion

Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
$24.50

smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$24.50

honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles

Onion Rings
$14.50

chipotle mayo V

Fries
$12

with curry sauce V/VGO/NGO/DF

DUBLIN SPICE BAG to share (serves 4)
$65

spiced fries with meatballs, pork belly, fried cauliflower, fried chicken, and peppers and onions dusted in our own spiced salt served with curry sauce

Mains

Chicken Schnitty
$30

served with green slaw, gravy and colcannon mash or fries NGO

Beer Battered Fish & Chips
$30

with mushy peas, malt vinegar and curry sauce

Potato Gnocchi
$29.50

leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale V

Twice Cooked Pork Belly
$38

potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus NGA

Fettuccine Carbonara
$29.50

creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano NGO

Green Man Mussel Chowder
$26

with potatoes and leek served with our soda bread

Green Tahini Bowl
$22

roast carrots, lemon ricotta verde, winter leaves, toasted buckwheat, pumpkin seed crunch V/NGA

Shepherd’s Pie
$30

Murphy’s stout braised lamb shoulder topped with mustard and sharp cheddar mash served with honey roasted carrots and mint gremolata

BUTCHER’S CUT STEAK
$42

rotating cut of NZ beef served with our whiskey peppercorn sauce and colcannon mash or fries NGA

Burgers

NO GLUTEN ADDED BUN +2.5 OR LETTUCE BUN AVAILABLE

Cheeseburger
$27

150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries NGO

The Cluckerson
$29.50

crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries

The Hallouminati
$29.50

grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries V/NGO

Sides

Colcannon Mash
$12

with cabbage and crispy bacon bits NGA

Cos Lettuce
$12

pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing V/NGA

Charred Winter Greens
$14

garlic butter V/NGA

Cocktails

Irish Mule
$20

Jamesons, lime juice, ginger beer

Rosebud
$20

Vodka, vanilla syrup, passionfruit, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine

Elderflower Collins
$20

Gin, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, soda water

Classic Margarita
$20

Tequila, triple sec, lime. ADD strawberry or passionfruit

Beer + Cider

Heineken

On Tap

Heineken Silver Low Carb

On Tap

Heineken 0.0%

On Tap

Tiger

On Tap

Wine

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
Btl $110

France

Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
Btl $135

France

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Flute $18 / Btl $75

Marlborough

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Btl $85

Marlborough

Refreshments

Coca-Cola
$7.50

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Schweppes
$7.50

Dry Lemonade | Lemon, Lime & Bitters

Schweppes
$7.50

Ginger Ale | Ginger Beer | Tonic

Soda Water
$5.50

Non-Alcoholic

Coca-Cola
$7

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Schweppes
$7

Dry Lemonade

Schweppes
$7

Ginger Ale

Schweppes
$7

Ginger Beer

Beer on Tap

Heineken Lager 5%
Heineken Silver Low Carb 4%
Tiger Lager 5%
Tiger Crystal Ultra Low Carb 4.2%

Bottles & Cans

Heineken Lager 5%
Heineken 0.0%
Tui 745ml 4%

White

Reg | Lrg | Btl

Northrow Sauvignon Blanc
Reg $10 / Lrg $17.50 / Btl $50

Marlborough

Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc
Reg $14 / Lrg $20 / Btl $58.50

Marlborough

Northrow Pinot Gris
Reg $10 / Lrg $17.50 / Btl $50

Gisborne

Final Thoughts

Central Wellington makes it easy to choose a restaurant by mood rather than distance. Boulcott Street Bistro offers the most traditional special-occasion experience, Le Saigon and The Long Bar bring aromatic Asian cooking, and Gemini Cafe and the t-Lounge give daytime dining a distinctive identity. Ernesto’s and The Featherston handle flexible all-day occasions, while Leroy’s and The Green Man are built for groups who want food with more energy around it.

A successful meal here often begins with timing. Reserve the smaller or more formal rooms, check whether a venue is serving lunch or dinner, and allow extra flexibility when city events are filling nearby tables. From dumplings and laksa to brunch, high tea and modern bistro plates, the neighbourhood can answer almost any appetite within a few blocks. Confirm current menus and dietary details, then choose the atmosphere that fits the people around the table.