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Best Restaurants Near Me In Wellington Waterfront, Pipitea and Thorndon

October 2, 2026
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Wellington Waterfront, Pipitea and Thorndon link three distinct dining moods within a compact part of the capital. The wharves provide seafood, harbour views and lively group restaurants; Pipitea adds practical weekday cafés and bars around the railway station and offices; Thorndon brings intimate neighbourhood rooms, historic pubs and destination dining. The pleasure lies in moving between them. A waterfront lunch can lead into a drink near Parliament, while a quieter Thorndon dinner is only a short trip from the city centre.

The best choice depends on pace as much as cuisine. Charley Noble and Pravda handle polished city dining, Shed 5 and Dockside make the harbour central to the experience, and The Crab Shack and Rosies favour casual, sociable meals. In Thorndon, Hillside offers a creative plant-focused set menu, MariLuca brings regional Italian comfort, and The Thistle Inn delivers food with genuine local history. Master Kong fills the gap for bold Asian-inspired sharing plates and an energetic night out.

Menus in these neighbourhoods change with seasonal produce, the daily catch and the rhythm of weekday trade. Confirm current service times before travelling, especially for venues whose lunch and dinner formats differ, and mention dietary requirements when booking a set menu. Waterfront weather can shape the atmosphere even when a deck is covered, while Thorndon rooms are often smaller and benefit from advance planning. Matching the restaurant to the occasion will do more for the meal than simply choosing the grandest dining room.

Food served at Charley Noble Eatery & Bar in Wellington

Charley Noble Eatery & Bar

Charley Noble turns local produce into confident, fire-led cooking in the old Huddart Parker building beside Post Office Square. The wood-fired rotisserie and grill give the menu its centre of gravity: oysters, market fish, vegetables and substantial cuts of meat arrive with smoke used as seasoning rather than spectacle. Start with one raw or lightly cooked plate, add a vegetable dish, then choose a main from the fire so the meal moves through contrasting textures instead of becoming relentlessly rich.

The dining room has the polish for a business lunch or celebration, while the open kitchen and bar keep it energetic. Its New Zealand wine selection is broad enough to support both seafood and meat, and staff can narrow the options to a useful glass rather than pushing a whole bottle. Charley Noble suits diners who value ingredient quality and decisive cooking. Reserve for a busy evening, and confirm the current menu if a particular cut or fish has prompted the visit.

Address: 1 Post Office Square, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Charley Noble Eatery & Bar Menu

Dinner – Raw Bar

Dinner from 5pm 7 nights. Live Marlborough oysters freshly shucked to order (minimum order 3).

Live Marlborough Oysters

Freshly shucked to order (minimum order 3). Natural | champagne mignonette, lemon, bádisch dunkel rye | MP; Beer battered | tartare, lemon, kale chip | + .5

Charcuterie Board
$39

San Daniele (Italy), Salame Milano (Italy), Porchetta (NZ - Charley Noble), Coppa (Italy), pickles, crostini

Classic Beef Tartare
$34

egg yolk, crostini

Market Fish Ceviche
$28

tiger’s milk, red capsicum, cucumber, red onion, orange, red chilli, coriander, crispy shallot

Garden Salad
$26

kale, mesclun, marinated lentil, pickled fennel, orange, feta, sunflower seed, orange vinaigrette

Dinner – Small Plates

Aro Bake Honey Ciabatta
$12

house-churned butter; or your choice of house-made butters: black garlic | garlic, rosemary & chive | + 2; wasabi nori | Café de Paris

Charley Focaccia
$12

rosemary, house olive oil, aged balsamic

Taramasalata
$14

salmon roe, cucumber

Kumara Spread
$12

roasted kumara & sunflower spread, leek oil, sesame seed, fresh herbs

Chicken Liver Parfait
$18

braised grape, burnt onion, crostini

Mixed Olives
$10

fennel & orange oil, confit garlic, cured lemon

Sourdough Bruschetta
$14

almond ricotta, roasted heirloom carrot, balsamic glaze, mint; or Gorgonzola mousse, honey pear

Arancini
ea $8.50

mushroom, mozzarella, French tarragon (minimum order of 2)

Smoked Fish Croquette
ea $9.50

béchamel sauce, smoked fish, soft herbs, salsa verde (minimum order of 2)

Seafood Chowder
$30 / + focaccia $7.50

Mussel, fish, prawn, carrot, celery, bacon infused coconut cream; + focaccia 7.5

Dinner – Woodfired Mains

Woodfired Rotisserie
$47

New Zealand Pork Belly | apricot chutney, date glaze, parsnip purée, cabbage, apple & macadamia slaw (subject to availability)

Wild Awatoru Venison Loin
$52

celeriac purée, grilled witlof, coffee jus, red wine meringue, radish, Jerusalem artichoke emulsion (cooked medium-rare)

Quinotto
$38

soy spinach & herb cream, sautéed mushroom, smoky pea salad

Greenstone Creek Twice Cooked Beef Cheek
$48

creamy polenta, gremolata, mixed herb salad

Charley Noble Veg Burger
$30

crumbed portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, onion jam, rocket, chimichurri, smoky pepper mayo, milk bun, fries

Charley Noble Burger
$38 / + additional patty $10

Beef patty, smoked cheese, bacon, pickles, relish, mayo, milk bun, fries; + additional patty 10

Dinner – Larger Plates

Local Line Caught Market Fish
$49

caramelised cauliflower purée, cavolo nero, compressed apple, pickled raisin, hazelnut

Beer Battered Fish & Chips
$38

tartare, fried kale, lemon

House Pot Pie
$35

leaf salad

Ravioli
e $28 / m $37

butternut squash & provolone, beurre blanc, chive oil, pumpkin seed praline, soused butternut, shaved crisp

Mafaldine
e $28 / m $37

prawn, cherry tomato, chilli oil, baby spinach

Dinner – Sides

Iceberg Wedge
$15

buttermilk ranch, pink onion

Chopped Salad
$15

baby cos, shaved cabbage, rocket, yoghurt & tahini dressing, house-made dukkah

French Peas
$15

bacon, cream, white wine, Parmesan

Chargrilled Fennel
$15

cannellini bean & orange zest spread, olive, caper & walnut salsa

Roasted Beetroot
$16

rose & coconut labneh, candied sour mandarin peel

Spencer Potato
$15

roasted onion butter, feta, leek

Fries
aioli $14 / truffle mayo $15

aioli | 14; truffle mayo | 15

Dinner – Woodfired Grill

All grill items served with a choice of sauces: peppercorn brandy | blue cheese | salsa verde; or butters: black garlic | Café de Paris | garlic, rosemary & chive | wasabi nori. + additional sauce or butter | 4

Eye Fillet 200g
$56

grass-fed Angus

Greenstone Creek 300g
$66
Scotch Fillet 400g
$80

grass-fed Angus. Hand selected by master graders and gently dry-aged in-house for no less than 14 days. Exhibiting exceptionally high marbling for pure grass-fed beef, with a score of 4+, this steak showcases the highest quality in NZ beef.

Greenstone Creek Sirloin 300g
$62

grass-fed Angus. Hand picked premium aged beef with a marbling score of 4+. Elevated flavour, tenderness and succulence - dry-aged in-house for no less than 55 days. The harmonious union of obsessive selection & careful maturation.

Southern Stations NZ Wagyu Ribeye on the Bone
per 100g $31

served carved; per 100g; (size subject to availability). Selecting only globally elite purebred Wagyu genetics ensures ongoing, long-term consistency. Dry-aged in-house for no less than 55 days. An unparalleled marbling score of 9 provides a flavour experience like no other in NZ.

Lumina Lamb Rump
300g $48 / 400g $58

(cooked medium — size subject to availability). The culmination of a 15-year journey to create the world’s most succulent lamb. Grass-fed and chicory & clover finished. Largely marbled with unrivalled tenderness, texture and taste.

A5 Sirloin
per 100g $88

grass-fed, grain-finished Kuroge; (cooked medium rare — size subject to availability). Premium A5-grade Wagyu beef sourced from select regions across Japan. Wagyu is produced primarily from the Japanese Black (Kuroge) cow and must be graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association. A5 is the highest grade given, which indicates excellent marbling, colour, fat quality and texture. This is achieved by raising cattle in a stress-free grazing environment and by preserving their Wagyu heritage.

Lunch – Raw Bar

Lunch Monday-Friday 11.30am-2pm. Live Marlborough oysters freshly shucked to order (minimum order 3).

Live Marlborough Oysters

Freshly shucked to order (minimum order 3). Natural (GF) | champagne mignonette, lemon, bádisch dunkel rye | MP; Beer battered | tartare, lemon, kale chip | + .5

Market Fish Ceviche
$28

(GF available) tiger’s milk, red capsicum, cucumber, red onion, orange, red chilli, coriander, crispy shallot

Garden Salad
$26

(GF available) kale, mesclun, marinated lentil, pickled fennel, orange, feta, sunflower seed, orange vinaigrette

Lunch – Small Plates

Aro Bake Honey Ciabatta
$9

(GF bread available) house-churned butter | 9; or your choice of house-made butters: black garlic (GF) | garlic, rosemary & chive (GF) + 2; wasabi nori (GF) | Café de Paris

Mixed Olives
$10

(GF) fennel & orange oil, confit garlic, cured lemon

Sourdough Bruschetta
$14

(GF available) almond ricotta, roasted heirloom carrot, balsamic glaze, mint; or Gorgonzola mousse, honey pear

Arancini
ea $8.50

(minimum order of 2) mushroom, mozzarella, French tarragon

Smoked Fish Croquette
ea $9.50

(minimum order of 2) béchamel sauce, smoked fish, soft herbs, salsa verde

Seafood Chowder
$30 / + focaccia $7.50

Mussel, fish, prawn, carrot, celery, bacon infused coconut cream; + focaccia 7.5

Lunch – Woodfired Mains

Quinotto
$38

(GF) soy spinach & herb cream, sautéed mushroom, smoky pea salad

Greenstone Creek Twice Cooked Beef Cheek
$48

(GF) creamy polenta, gremolata, mixed herb salad

Charley Noble Burger
$38

(GF available) beef patty, smoked cheese, bacon, pickles, relish, mayo, milk bun, fries; + additional patty | 10

Charley Noble Veg Burger
$30

(GF available) crumbed portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, onion jam, rocket, chimichurri, smoky pepper mayo, milk bun, fries

Lunch – Larger Plates

Local Line Caught Market Fish
$49

(GF) caramelised cauliflower purée, cavolo nero, compressed apple, pickled raisin, hazelnut

Beer Battered Fish & Chips
$39

tartare, fried kale, lemon

House Pot Pie
$35

leaf salad

Mafaldine
e $28 / m $37

(GF available) prawn, cherry tomato, chilli oil, baby spinach

Lunch – Sides

Iceberg Wedge
$15

(GF) buttermilk ranch, pink onion

Chopped Salad
$15

(GF) baby cos, shaved cabbage, rocket, yoghurt & tahini dressing, house-made dukkah

French Peas
$15

(GF) bacon, cream, white wine, Parmesan

Chargrilled Fennel
$15

(GF) cannellini bean & orange zest spread, olive caper & walnut salsa

Roasted Beetroot
$15

(GF) rose & coconut labneh, candied sour mandarin peel

Spencer Potato
$15

(GF) roasted onion butter, feta, leek

Fries
aioli $14 / truffle mayo $15

aioli (GF) | 14; truffle mayo | 15

Lunch – Woodfired Grill

All grill items served with a choice of sauces: (GF) peppercorn brandy | blue cheese | salsa verde; or butters: black garlic (GF) | Café de Paris | wasabi nori (GF) | garlic, rosemary & chive. + additional sauce or butter | 4

Eye Fillet
$56

(GF) grass-fed Angus | 200g

Greenstone Creek Scotch Fillet
300g $66 / 400g $80

(GF) grass-fed Angus | 300g | 66; 400g | 80

Greenstone Creek Sirloin
$62

(GF) grass-fed Angus | 300g. Hand selected by master graders and gently dry-aged in-house for no less than 14 days. Exhibiting exceptionally high marbling for pure grass-fed beef, with a score of 4+, this steak showcases the highest quality in NZ beef. Hand picked premium aged beef with a marbling score of 4+. Elevated flavour, tenderness and succulence - dry-aged in-house for no less than 55 days. The harmonious union of obsessive selection & careful maturation.

Lumina Lamb Rump
300g $48 / 400g $58

(GF) 300g | 48; 400g | 58 (cooked medium) (size subject to availability). The culmination of a 15-year journey to create the world’s most succulent lamb. Grass-fed and chicory & clover finished. Largely marbled with unrivalled tenderness, texture and taste.

A5 Sirloin
per 100g $88

grass-fed, grain-finished Kuroge | per 100g | 88 (cooked medium rare — size subject to availability). Premium A5-grade Wagyu beef sourced from select regions across Japan. Wagyu is produced primarily from the Japanese Black (Kuroge) cow and must be graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association. A5 is the highest grade given, which indicates excellent marbling, colour, fat quality and texture. This is achieved by raising cattle in a stress-free grazing environment and by preserving their Wagyu heritage.

Afternoon Menu

Live Marlborough Oysters

Freshly shucked to order (minimum order of 3). Natural | champagne mignonette, lemon, bádisch dunkel rye | MP; Beer battered | tartare, lemon, kale chip | + .5

Aro Bake Honey Ciabatta
$12

(GF bread available) house churned butter | 12; or your choice of house-made butters: black garlic | garlic, rosemary & chive | wasabi nori | Café de Paris | + 2

Charley Focaccia
$12

rosemary, olive oil, balsamic

Taramasalata
$14

salmon roe, cucumber

Kumara Spread
$12

(GF) roasted kumara & sunflower spread, leek oil, sesame seed, fresh herbs

Chicken Liver Parfait
$18

braised grape, burnt onion, crostini

Mixed Olives
$10

(GF) fennel & orange oil, confit garlic, preserved lemon

Sourdough Bruschetta
$14

(GF available) almond ricotta, roasted heirloom carrot, balsamic glaze, mint; or Gorgonzola mousse, honey pear

Arancini
ea $8.50

(minimum order 2) mushroom, mozzarella, French tarragon

Smoked Fish Croquette
ea $9.50

(minimum order 2) béchamel sauce, smoked fish, soft herbs, chimichurri

Charley Noble Burger
$38

(GF available) beef patty, smoked cheese, bacon, pickles, relish, mayo, fries; additional patty | 10

Charley Noble Veg Burger
$30

(GF available) crumbed portobello mushroom, grilled halloumi, onion jam, rocket, chimichurri, smoky pepper mayo, milk bun, fries

Beer Battered Fish & Chips
$39

tartare, fried kale, lemon

Mafaldine
$37

(GF pasta available) cherry tomato, chilli oil, prawn, baby spinach

Fries
aioli $14 / truffle mayo $15

aioli (GF) | 14; truffle mayo | 15

Late Night Menu

Aro Bake Honey Ciabatta
$12

(GF bread available) house churned butter | 12; or your choice of house-made butters: black garlic | garlic, rosemary & chive | wasabi nori | Café de Paris | + 2

Charley Focaccia
$12

rosemary, olive oil, balsamic

Taramasalata
$14

salmon roe, cucumber

Kumara Spread
$12

(GF) roasted kumara & sunflower spread, leek oil, sesame seed, fresh herbs

Chicken Liver Parfait
$18

braised grape, burnt onion, crostini

Smoked Fish Croquette
ea $9.50

(minimum order 2) béchamel sauce, smoked fish, soft herbs, chimichurri

Arancini
ea $8.50

(minimum order 2) mushroom, mozzarella, French tarragon

Beer Battered Fish & Chips
$39

tartare, fried kale, lemon

Quinotto
$38

soy spinach & herb cream, sautéed mushroom, smoky pea salad

Seafood Chowder
$30 / +focaccia $7.50

Mussel, fish, prawn, carrot, celery, bacon infused coconut cream; +focaccia 7.5

Fries
aioli $14 / truffle mayo $15

aioli (GF) | 14; truffle mayo | 15

Gluten Free Dinner – Raw & Cured

Live Marlborough Oysters

Freshly shucked to order (minimum order of 3). Natural | champagne mignonette, lemon | MP; Bloody Mary sorbet | celery leaf, lemon | + .5

Charcuterie Board
$41

San Daniele (Italy); Salame Milano (Italy); Coppa (Italy); Porchetta (NZ - Charley Noble); pickles, gluten-free bread

Market Fish Ceviche
$28

tiger’s milk, red capsicum, cucumber, red onion, orange, red chilli, coriander

Classic Beef Tartare
$30

egg yolk, gluten free bread

Garden Salad
$26

kale, mesclun, marinated lentils, pickled fennel, orange, feta, sunflower seed, orange vinaigrette

Gluten Free Dinner – To Share Small Plates

Gluten Free Bread
$14

house-churned butter

Kumara Spread
$12

roasted kumara & sunflower spread, leek oil, sesame seed, fresh herbs

Mixed Olives
$10

fennel & orange oil, confit garlic, preserved lemon

Bruschetta
$16

almond ricotta, roasted heirloom carrot, balsamic glaze, mint; or Gorgonzola mousse, honey pear

Gluten Free Dinner – Larger Plates

Quinotto
$38

soy spinach & herb cream, sautéed mushroom, smoky pea salad

Local Line Caught Market Fish
$49

caramelised cauliflower purée, cavolo nero, compressed apple, pickled raisin, hazelnut

Twice Cooked Beef Cheek (from Greenstone Creek)
$48

creamy polenta, gremolata, mixed herb salad

Wild Awatoru Venison Loin
$52

(cooked medium rare) celeriac purée, grilled witlof, coffee jus, red wine meringue, radish, Jerusalem artichoke emulsion

Tagliatelle
e $30 / m $39

prawn, cherry tomato, chilli oil, baby spinach

Gluten Free Dinner – Woodfired Rotisserie

Woodfired Rotisserie
$47

New Zealand Pork Belly (subject to availability) | apricot chutney, date glaze, parsnip purée, cabbage, apple & macadamia slaw

Gluten Free Dinner – Woodfired Grill

All grill items served with a choice of sauces: peppercorn brandy | blue cheese | chimichurri; or butters: wasabi nori | black garlic

Eye Fillet
$56

grass-fed Angus | 200g

Greenstone Creek Scotch Fillet
300g $66 / 400g $80

grass-fed Angus | 300g | 66; 400g | 80

Greenstone Creek Sirloin
$62

grass-fed Angus | 300g

Southern Stations NZ Wagyu Ribeye on the Bone
per 100g $31

(size subject to availability); served carved | per 100g

Lumina Lamb Rump
300g $48 / 400g $58

(cooked medium); (size subject to availability) | 300g | 48; 400g | 58

A5 Sirloin
per 100g $88

(cooked medium rare — size subject to availability); grass-fed, grain-finished Kuroge | per 100g

Gluten Free Dinner – Sides

Iceberg Wedge
$15

buttermilk ranch, pink onion

Chopped Salad
$15

baby cos, shaved cabbage, rocket, yoghurt & tahini dressing, house-made dukkah

French Peas
$15

bacon, cream, white wine, Parmesan

Chargrilled Fennel
$15

cannellini bean & orange zest spread, olive, caper & walnut salsa

Roasted Beetroot
$15

rose & coconut labneh, candied sour mandarin peel

Spencer Potato
$15

roasted onion butter, feta, leek

Fries
$14

aioli

Gluten Free Dinner – Dessert

Charley Inspired Tiramisu
$23

coffee caramel, chocolate, mascarpone mousse

Chocolate Hazelnut Crackle Bar
$23
Seasonal Fruit Sorbet
$7
Peanut Brittle
$10
Chocolate Raspberry Marshmallow
$10

Gluten Free Dinner – Cheese

Served with GF bread, fruit, nuts. One - 15 | Two - 24 | Three - 32 | Four - 38

Brie de Moutere, Little River Estate

cow’s milk, Nelson, NZ

Goat’s Blue, Over the Moon

goat’s milk, Waikato, NZ

Barry’s Bay Extra Mature Cheddar

cow’s milk, Akaroa, NZ

Dessert

Chocolate Hazelnut Crackle Bar
$23

(GF)

Charley Inspired Tiramisu
$19

(GF) coffee caramel, chocolate

Layered Honey Cake
$19
Apple Tarte Tatin
$19

vanilla ice cream, apple caramel

Chocolate Raspberry Marshmallow
$10

(GF)

Peanut Brittle
$9

(GF)

Seasonal Fruit Sorbet
$8

(GF)

Affogato
$10

vanilla ice cream (GF) (additional liqueurs available)

Cheese

One - 15 | Two - 24 | Three - 32 | Four - 38. Served with lavosh, toasted bread, fruit (GF accompaniments available)

Brie de Moutere, Little River Estate

cow's milk, Nelson, NZ

Goat's Blue, Over the Moon

goat's milk, Waikato, NZ

Barry's Bay Extra Mature Cheddar

cow's milk, Akaroa, NZ

Kids Menu

$25 for two courses. It is house policy to only serve dessert once children have eaten their greens.

Charley Noble Burger

beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, fries

House-Made Pasta

roasted tomato sauce, parmesan; served with a leaf salad

Battered Fish & Chips

tomato sauce; served with a leaf salad

Vanilla Ice Cream

Served with your choice of two toppings: marshmallow, chocolate sauce

Seasonal Sorbet

Served with your choice of two toppings: marshmallow, chocolate sauce

Wellington on a Plate 2026 – Burger Wellington

Pēka ki Pōneke

“Al Caprawn”
$33

Beef patty, nori infused Kewpie, pink onion, pickled ginger, rocket, togarashi spice prawn mayonnaise, gluten-free bun, potato fries; + additional patty | 12

Digestif Cocktails

Espresso Martini
$23

Vodka, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, espresso

Vieux Carre
$23

Rye, cognac, Benedictine, sweet red vermouth, bitters

Last Man Standing
$19

Gin, rye, Fernet Branca, Campari

Black Manhattan
$27

Rye, Amaro Averna, bitters

Hot Toddy

Bourbon/whisky/rye, lemon, demerara sugar, housemade winter spice syrup Price: MP

Fair Trade Coffee & Organic Tea

House Made Chai Latte
$8
Callebaut 70% Hot Chocolate
$8

house-made marshmallow

Liqueur Coffee
$18
Liqueur Hot Chocolate
$18

house-made marshmallow

Tea Total Tea
$7.50

Assam Breakfast / Earl Grey Paris / Pure Peppermint / Aotearoa Kakariki Green / Rooibos Madagascar Vanilla / Ginger & Kawakawa Spice / Mulled Wine Spice (contains nuts)

Sweet & Fortified

75ML | bottle

Astrolabe, Wrekin, 2022
75ML $20 / bottle $95

Late Harvest Chenin Blanc; Southern Valleys, Marlborough, NZ (375ml)

Oremus, 2022
75ML $21 / bottle $116

Late Harvest, Sárgamuskotály & Kövérszölö; Tokaj, HU (500ml)

Churton, 2019
75ML $17 / bottle $104

Petit Manseng; Waihopai, Marlborough (500ml)

Domaine de la Pigeade, Muscat
75ML $15 / bottle $69

Beaumes de Venise, 2023, Southern Rhône, FR (375ml)

Cognac & Whisky

30ML | 60ML

Courvoisier VS
30ML $13 / 60ML $25

Cognac

Hennessy VS
30ML $15 / 60ML $29

Cognac

JL Pasquet L'Organic 07
30ML $17 / 60ML $33

Cognac

P Ferrand 1er Cru 1840
30ML $16 / 60ML $31

Cognac

Liqueur & Amaro

30ML | 60ML

Koakoa Limoncello
30ML $12 / 60ML $23

Kapiti, NZ

Drambuie
30ML $11 / 60ML $21

Edinburgh, UK

Frangelico
30ML $11 / 60ML $21

Canale, IT

Disaronno
30ML $11 / 60ML $21

Saronno, IT

Cocktails – Winter

Beneath snow-capped peaks and long alpine nights, this winter cocktail menu takes inspiration from the mountains of Aotearoa – bold landscapes, crisp air, rugged warmth and the quiet magic of a dark sky.

Aoraki Mt Cook
$22

3724m - Mt Cook - Southern Alps; Woodward Distilling Chi Chi Vodka, Maraschino, Lime Juice, Dragonfruit

Ruapehu
$22

2797m - Active Stratovolcano - Tongariro National Park; Gin, House Chai, Amaro Montenegro, Orange Bitters

Mt Taranaki
$23

2518m - Dormant Stratovolcano - Taranaki; Mountain Gin, Tamarillo, Lemon, Egg White, Angostura Bitters

Mount Alma
$24

2510m - Two Thumb Range - Canterbury; Dark Rum, Amaro Picon, Cinnamon Syrup, Pear Juice, Lemon

Alcohol-Free Mixed Drinks

Seasonal Fruit Mojito
$12

Seasonal Fruit, Mint, Soda, Lime; freshly juiced!

Saddle Hill
$12

473m - Taieri Plains - Otago; Amaro Zero, Apple Juice, Tamarillo Syrup, Lime

One Tree Hill
$12

182m - Auckland; 'Italian Orange' N.A Spritz, Rhubarb, Vanilla, Soda

Castle Rock
$13.50

525m - Coromandel Range; Chinotto, Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon

Food served at Pravda in Wellington

Pravda

Pravda begins the day as a grand European-style café and becomes a steakhouse after dark. The famous cheese scone is a sensible morning order, but lunch and dinner show the kitchen’s wider range through oysters, seafood, pasta, risotto and carefully sourced beef. A table can keep things light with bruschetta and market fish or lean into the grill with a steak and greens. That flexibility makes Pravda unusually useful when a group wants different levels of formality.

Vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and dark timber give the room a sense of occasion without demanding ceremonial service. Weekday breakfast and lunch are convenient for the nearby offices, while dinner benefits from more time to explore the wine list. Ask about the day’s fish and the characteristics of the available steak cuts before ordering. Pravda works especially well when one diner wants a classic main and another prefers smaller plates, because both approaches feel coherent in the same room.

Address: 107 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Pravda Menu

Breakfast

Served 7:30AM - 11AM. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Pravda fruit scone
$7

jam & butter

Granola
$20

Raglan coconut yoghurt, seasonal fruit, chia seeds, honey

Porridge
$19

dulce de leche, pecan butter, ricotta, maple syrup

Eggs on toast
$12

relish | Poached | Scrambled | Fried

Smashed avocado toast
$23

lemon, basil, sundried tomatoes, feta, pistachio

Cured salmon bagel
$23

cream cheese, dill

Potato hash cake
$24

mushrooms, poached eggs, mustard seed, hollandaise

Eggs benedict
$25

Turkish bread | Smoked salmon | Halloumi | Bacon

Pravda big breakfast
$34

Harrington’s pork sausages, streaky bacon, relish; two poached eggs, potato hash, roast tomatoes, baked beans, toast

Breakfast Sides

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Toast | Egg | Bacon | Black pudding
$7
Potato hash | Mushrooms | Roast tomatoes
$8
Pork sausage | Smoked salmon | Halloumi
$9

Lunch Snacks

Served 11:30AM - 3PM. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Pravda focaccia
$12

butter, Lot 8 olive oil

Marinated olives
$14

chilli, lemon, bay leaves

Freshly shucked oysters

shallot vinegar, lemon Price: POA

Tempura oysters

sriracha mayo Price: POA

Lunch Entrées

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Brown pear bruschetta
$19

whipped ricotta, hot honey

Market fish Kokoda
$26

chilli, lime, coconut

Satay chicken skewers
$24

peanuts, lime (2)

Salt & pepper squid
$26

almond skordalia, chilli oil

Seafood chowder
$28 / $39

market fish, mussels, prawns, lemon crème fraîche, toast

Caesar salad
$25 / + Chicken | Smoked salmon | Halloumi $33

cos, anchovy, pancetta, parmesan, croutons, poached egg; + Chicken | Smoked salmon | Halloumi

Lunch Mains

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Salt-baked beetroot salad
$30

rocket, feta, baby beets, candied walnuts

Roasted pumpkin risotto
$36

burrata, pumpkin seeds, sage, parmesan

Market fish
$42

cauliflower purée, charred broccolini, caper & lemon beurre blanc

Fried buttermilk & chipotle chicken
$38

brown butter mash, purple slaw

Double smash cheeseburger
$32

pickles, smoked cheese, bacon jam, ranch, fries

Grass-fed sirloin
$49

green peppercorn sauce, green garlic butter, fries

Lunch Sides

$12 EA. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Steak fries
$12
Crispy potatoes
$12

lemon, parsley, aioli

Truffle fries
$12

parmesan

Brown butter mash
$12

truffle jus

Market greens
$12

garlic, chilli

Wild rocket
$12

pear, walnuts, balsamic

Dinner Snacks

Served 5PM - LATE. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Pravda focaccia
$12

butter, Lot 8 olive oil

Marinated olives
$14

chilli, lemon, bay leaves

Freshly shucked oysters

shallot vinegar, lemon Price: POA

Tempura oysters

sriracha mayo Price: POA

Dinner Entrées

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Brown pear bruschetta
$19

whipped ricotta, hot honey

Market fish Kokoda
$26

chilli, lime, coconut

Satay chicken skewers
$24

peanuts, lime (2)

Salt & pepper squid
$27

almond skordalia, chilli oil

Seafood chowder
$28 / $39

market fish, mussels, prawns, lemon crème fraiche, toast

Caesar salad
$25 / + Chicken | Smoked salmon | Halloumi $33

cos, anchovy, pancetta, parmesan, croutons, poached egg; + Chicken | Smoked salmon | Halloumi

Dinner Mains

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Salt-baked beetroot salad
$30

rocket, feta, baby beets, candied walnuts

Roasted pumpkin risotto
$36

burrata, pumpkin seeds, sage, parmesan

Market fish
$42

cauliflower purée, charred broccolini, caper & lemon beurre blanc

Fried buttermilk & chipotle chicken
$38

brown butter mash, purple slaw

Braised beef short ribs
$44

truffle polenta, pumpkin, red wine jus

Hawke’s Bay lamb backstrap
$46

orzo tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, buffalo curd, dukkah

Grass Fed Cuts

All cuts come with beef jus, watercress purée and one sauce of your choice from below. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Speckle Park Sirloin
$60

300g, NZ

Speckle Park Eye fillet
$58

200g, NZ

Speckle Park Scotch
$82

300g, NZ

Canterbury Rib eye on the bone
per 100g $23

NZ

Wagyu Cuts

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Lake Ohau Scotch
$110

300g, NZ

Southern Station Rump Cap
$50

250g, NZ

Dinner Sides

$12 EA. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Crispy potatoes
$12

lemon, parsley, aioli

Truffle fries
$12

parmesan, mascarpone

Brown butter mash
$12

truffle jus

Wild rocket
$12

pear, walnuts, balsamic

Market greens
$12

garlic, chilli

Steak fries
$12

Dessert

Served 5PM - LATE. A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Tiramisu
$19

Immigrant’s Son espresso, Marsala wine, Amaretti biscuit

Lemon meringue tart
$18

rhubarb compote

Rhubarb & apple crumble
$18

vanilla ice cream, almond tuile, custard

Raspberry posset
$15

yuzu sorbet, oat crunch

Pistachio profiteroles
$15

cherry mascarpone, chocolate fudge sauce

Ice cream & sorbet selection
$16
Affogato
$19

Immigrant’s Son espresso, vanilla ice cream, choice of liqueur

Affogato non-alcoholic
$10
Local & imported cheese
$16

quince, crackers, grapes

Breakfast Juices

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Homegrown orange juice
$8
Homegrown apple juice
$8

Breakfast Cocktails

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Mimosa
$12

sparkling wine, orange juice

Bloody Mary
$19

vodka, tomato, lemon, Worcestershire, Kataia Fire

Pravda Rosebud
$21

vanilla vodka, passionfruit, cranberry, pineapple, rosewater, citrus

Aperol Spritz
$21

Aperol, sparkling wine, soda

Margarita
$22

tequila, lime, dry curaçao, agave

Liqueurs

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Limoncello
$12

lemon

Kahlúa
$12

coffee | Frangelico | hazelnut

Baileys
$12

Irish cream | Galliano | vanilla

Cointreau | Disaronno Amaretto | Grand Marnier
$14
Drambuie
$14

whisky liqueur

Dessert Wines

A 1.7% surcharge applies to all credit card and contactless payments.

Saint Clair Godfrey’s Creek, Reserve Noble Riesling, 2023
$14 / $68

Marlborough, NZ

Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier, 2020
$16 / $78

Wrattonbully, Australia

Food served at Hillside Kitchen in Wellington

Hillside Kitchen

Hillside treats vegetables as the foundation of dinner rather than a compromise. Its meat-free set menus draw on seasonal produce, fermentation, foraging and ingredients grown close to the Thorndon kitchen, with a fully vegan progression available. Dishes often pair a familiar vegetable with an unexpected preserved, smoked or cultured element, allowing sweetness, acidity and texture to do the work that heavier sauces might perform elsewhere. Arrive open to the sequence instead of looking for conventional starters and mains.

The small Tinakori Road room feels intimate and thoughtful, making it a strong choice for a date or a dinner where conversation matters. Because the menu is set and changes with the garden, dietary needs should be shared when booking rather than at the table. A matching drink flight can deepen the experience, though the food stands on its own. Hillside rewards unhurried diners who enjoy surprise and careful detail, and it offers one of the neighbourhood’s clearest alternatives to meat-led special-occasion dining.

Address: 241 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Hillside Kitchen Menu

Early Sitting

Available at 5pm or 5.30pm only with 1.5 hours allocated dining time. Menu includes Bread, Appetizer, Entree, Main and Dessert and is $92 per person.

Bread
Appetizer
Entree
Main
Dessert

Full Menu

Bookings available 5pm to 7:30pm. Menu B - $127 pp - Snacks, Bread, Appetiser, Appetiser, Entree, Main, Cleanser, Pre Dessert, Dessert, Petit fours. Please allow for 3 hours of dining time. (prices are subject to change)

Snacks
Bread
Appetiser
Entree
Main
Cleanser
Pre Dessert
Dessert
Petit fours
Food served at Rosie's Red-hot Cantina - Wellington in Wellington

Rosie's Red-hot Cantina – Wellington

Rosie’s brings Cali-Mexican energy to Queens Wharf through tacos, nachos, fried chicken and bright, chilli-driven sauces. The most satisfying order combines a rich filling such as slow-cooked beef or crispy chicken with something sharper, perhaps salsa, slaw or a vegetable taco. Guacamole and corn chips are useful for the table, while a smaller selection of tacos keeps individual flavours clear. Heat levels vary, so ask before adding extra sauce if the group has mixed tolerance.

Neon colour, loud music and waterfront foot traffic make the cantina better suited to a lively catch-up than a quiet dinner. Margaritas and frozen drinks are central to the atmosphere, but the food remains substantial enough for a full meal. Groups should order in rounds because tacos and fried dishes are best while hot. Rosies is a good option before an event or for a late, informal meal, particularly when the priority is fun, speed and bold flavour rather than a long sequence of courses.

Address: 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Rosie's Red-hot Cantina - Wellington Menu

Share Plates

V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

House Fries
$13

aioli, ketchup | V

Load 'Em Up
$9

add birria beef OR adobo chicken, both with chilli con queso, jalapeño crema

Guacamole
$16

crushed avocado, poblano, Tajin, salsa roja, pink onions, blue & yellow corn chips | VG

Chilli Con Queso
$23

chilli cheese dip, corn chips, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, pickles, jalapeños, coriander

Rosie's Best-In-Town Chicken Wings
$25

Calexican buffalo sauce, sesame, radish, xiannaise

Koreatown Fried Chicken
$24

schmaltz-dipped habanero tenders, buttermilk ranch, dill pickles

Sweet Corn Ribs
$19

chipotle mayo, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, shaved parmesan, coriander | V

Crispy Pork Ribs
$24

chipotle honey, lime, garlic, smokey paprika, pickled red onions | DF

Red-Hot OG's

V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Monster Nachos
$41

corn chips, chilli con queso, melted colby jack cheese, pico de gallo, pink onions, coriander, avocado crema, salsa roja, chipotle mayo, jalapeños | NGO. CHOOSE birria beef, chicken or jackfruit

Quesadilla Pizza
Half $26 / Whole $42

12-inch quesadilla, chilli con queso, onion, coriander, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, salsa roja, pink onions, avocado crema. CHOOSE birria beef, chicken or jackfruit

Cali Burrito
$38

grilled marinated steak, pico de gallo, colby jack cheese, chipotle mayo, guacamole, pickled radish, shredded 'berg, fries, chipotle queso | DFO

Tacos!

all tacos served on white corn tortillas. $11.0 each. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Carne Asada
$11

marinated sliced steak, coriander verde, avocado, lime | NGA/DF

Baja Fish
$11

Baja battered fish, chipotle herb crema, cabbage, coriander, pico de gallo, lime | DFO

Cauliflower
$11

roasted cauliflower, pickled red daikon, jalapeño salsa verde, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds | VG/NGA/DF

Cheeto Chicken
$11

schmaltz-dipped habanero tender, shredded cabbage, Calexican mayo, electric pickles, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, coriander

Pork Belly
$11

jalapeño crema, pibil sauce, crackling dust, jalapeño-pickled pineapple

Baja Prawn
$11

grilled baja prawns, charred corn salsa, smoky chipotle crema, crispy shallot, fresh lime | NGA/DFO

Birria Tacos

Legendary STREET TACOS / 2 for 25.0. ADD birria beef / birria chicken +7.0. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Birria Beef Brisket

colby jack cheese, onion, coriander, white corn tortillas, birria dipping broth | NGA/DFO

Pulled Adobo Chicken

colby jack cheese, onion, coriander, white corn tortillas, aromatic chicken broth | NGA/DFO

Jackfruit

colby jack cheese, onion, coriander, white corn tortillas, pickled vegetables, chilli cheese queso dip | V/VGO/NGA

Burgs

SERVED IN A BUTTER SEEDED BUN WITH house fries, KETCHUP & AIOLI | NGA BUN AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. ADD BIRRIA BEEF / BIRRIA CHICKEN +7.0. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

California Love
Single $27 / Double $32

thick boi smashie, American cheese, Alderson's pickles, street sauce, red onion, shredded 'berg, ketchup | NGO/DFO

MCA
$29

hemp & chipotle patty, vegan cheese, Alderson's pickles, street sauce, red onion, shredded 'berg | VG/DF

DoggyStyle
$31

schmaltz-dipped chicken, habanero dust, American cheese, Alderson's pickles, street sauce, shredded 'berg, red onion, buttermilk ranch

Salads

V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad
$29

roasted cauliflower, charred corn salsa, avocado, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño salsa verde, toasted pumpkin seeds, coriander, mint | VG/NGA/DF

Ceviche De Pescado
$29

line-caught market fish, tomatoes, cucumber, kiwifruit, jalapeño, coriander, chilli lime dressing, smoky chipotle crema, blue tortilla chips | NGA/DFO

Cali Chicken Caesar
$31 / Add extra chicken + $8

kale, shredded berg, parmesan, schmaltz-dipped chicken, bacon sourdough crumb, soy marinated egg, anchovy dressing, white flour tortilla shards | DFO. Add extra chicken +8.0

Baja Prawn Street Bowl
$33 / Add carne asado + $8

Tajin grilled prawns, cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, roasted corn & black bean pico, guac, chilli lime dressing, coriander rice | NGA/DF. Add carne asado +8.0

Dessert

V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Chocolate Lava Cake
$15

dark chocolate soil, berries, candied hazelnut, vanilla bean ice cream | V

Hokey Pokey Churros
$17

crispy deep fried churros, cinnamon sugar, hokey pokey icecream, salted caramel sauce, honeycomb crunch | V

Fiesta Piña Sundae
$16

vanilla ice cream, maple roasted pineapple, caramel sauce, coconut caramel pepita crumble, whipped cream, popping candy, red cherry | V

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Margarita Monday

IYKYK. FROM 5PM

Taco Tuesday
$7

$7 Tacos | All day

Wings Wednesday
$0.99

99C Wings | All day. When purchased with a Red Hot OG, Burg or Salad

Thank F*%K For Thursday
$25

$25 Burger & Beer. California Love + Rosie's Lager. All day

Friyay!
$12

DJ 'til late. $12 Vodka & Red Bull. $12 Jäger Bomb

Sangria Sundays
$25

$25 Sangria Jugs | All day

Beer, Cider & RTDs

On tap, bottles, RTDs, and low or no alcohol options.

Heineken Silver Low Carb

On tap

Heineken 0.0%

On tap

Rosie's Lager

On tap

Tuatara Regenerate Pilsner / Hazy Pale Ale / Interstellar IPA

On tap

Non Alcoholic

Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
$7.50
Schweppes
$7.50
Dry Lemonade / Tonic / Ginger Ale
Lemon, Lime & Bitters / L&P Ginger Beer
$7.50

Wine – Bubbles

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
BTL $110

France

Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
BTL $135

France

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
FLUTE $17 / BTL $75

Marlborough

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
BTL $75

Marlborough

Agave – Blanco

Less than 2 months, neutral oak barrels. Young / Fiery / Citrus / Spice

El Jimador
$13
Olmeca Altos
$13.50
Cazcabel
$15
Herradura Plata
$15

Agave – Reposado

Min. 2 months, less than 1 yr in oak barrels. Warm / Vanilla / Cacao / Cinnamon

El Jimador
$13
Olmeca Altos
$13.50
Cazcabel
$14
Herradura
$15

Wine

Northrow
REG $13 / LRG $19 / BTL $55.50

Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc

Torea
REG $14 / LRG $20 / BTL $58.50

Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc

Jules Taylor
REG $17 / LRG $28 / BTL $82

Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc

Northrow
REG $13 / LRG $19 / BTL $55.50

Gisborne | Chardonnay

Cocktails

+2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.

Woo Woo
$18

Taptails | vodka, peach schnapps, Angostura bitters, sugar syrup, cranberry juice

El Diablo
$18

Taptails | Tequila, blackcurrant liqueur, sugar syrup, ginger beer, lime juice

Mango Mule
$18

Taptails | vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, mango

Food served at Shed 5 Restaurant & Bar in Wellington

Shed 5 Restaurant & Bar

Shed 5 has built its identity around seafood, with an in-house fishmonger and a menu that moves from oysters and chowder to market fish and more composed mains. The kitchen is at its best when the principal ingredient remains clear: a simply handled fillet, shellfish with a precise dressing, or fish and chips with crisp batter can be more compelling than an overloaded plate. Balance a rich seafood starter with something fresh, then ask which catch best reflects the day’s supply.

The converted wharf store combines timber beams and harbour views with calm, professional service. It feels special without being stiff, so it can handle an anniversary, family lunch or dinner with overseas visitors. Wine staff can steer diners towards New Zealand whites that suit delicate fish or fuller sauces. Book a window-side table when the view matters, but focus the order on the fishmonger’s advice. Shed 5 is most persuasive when the waterfront setting and the kitchen’s specialist knowledge support each other.

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

Shed 5 Restaurant & Bar Menu

Starter

Breads
$9

aro ciabatta, parmesan & polenta bread, rye & caraway sourdough

chargrilled pumpkin & sunflower seed (GF)
$3.50
Accompaniments (each)
each $4

onion butter, burnt onion dust; Wairarapa Lot 8 extra virgin olive oil, Pukara caramelised balsamic; taramasalata, salted bluenose roe, smoked paprika, avocado oil

Warmed olives
$8 / $16

preserved lemon oil

Te Matuku, Waiheke Island

Oysters. Subject to availability, please ask our friendly team for today's selection. Choose from natural or battered. natural – lemon & tabasco; battered – nori tempura with pickled ginger & miso mayonnaise Price: MP

Marlborough, Marlborough Sounds

Oysters. Subject to availability, please ask our friendly team for today's selection. Choose from natural or battered. natural – lemon & tabasco; battered – nori tempura with pickled ginger & miso mayonnaise Price: MP

Shed 5 seafood chowder
$29

market fish, prawns, mussels, lemon-sherry crème

Gochujang calamari steak
$28

kimchi-slaw, coriander & sesame, chilli oil, lemon & ginger yoghurt

Tuna tartare

ajo blanco, chardonnay pickled grapes, basil oil

Cured Salmon

buttermilk-horseradish velouté, pumpernickel

Gyudon

wagyu zabuton, onion, green onion, crispy shallot ginger 3 onions, raw yolk, crispy garlic chilli oil, prawn crackers

Salt-baked beetroot carpaccio
$27

whipped goat’s cheese, pickled fennel & pear salsa, burnt blood orange & walnuts

Market fish crudo
$29

tamari & mirin gel, pickled ginger jelly, avocado

King prawn spaghetti carbonara
$28

guanciale, pecorino romano, egg yolk

Blue monkey cheese & ricotta gnudi
$28 / $38

broccoli, charred leek, sage, nelson truffle

West Coast whitebait souffle
$32 / $58

lemon aioli, watercress, lemon, chardonnay vinaigrette

Main

We are proud to present you with the freshest seafood sourced locally in New Zealand. Our inhouse fishmonger Richard Waru has dedicated 30 years of experience to Shed 5, and we think that's pretty neat.

Market fish
$49

French peas, green-lip mussels, bacon lardons, braised lettuce, leek oil, Jerusalem artichoke

Market fish
$49

spanner crab, prawn & coriander mash, sautéed brassica, yuzu hollandaise, chilli-prawn oil

Seafood orzo
$48

market fish, prawns, crayfish bisque, roasted celeriac, spinach, remoulade, lemon & chive crème fraîche

Shed 5 fish & chips
$39

fish changes daily to what the tide brings in; battered fish fillets, triple cooked chips, cos salad, pickled red onion, green goddess, tartare & lemon

Hawke's Bay Lamb fillet
$49

confit leek, cashew cream, fondant potato, leek velouté, pickled radish, leek ash

Grass-fed beef eye fillet
$52

cauliflower purée, red wine & pearl veal jus

Napa cabbage & shiitake dumplings
$28 / $39

tamarind & coconut satay, wood ear, pickled radish & coriander, peanut togarashi (Vegan)

Side

Stir fried brussel sprouts & broccoli
$16

ginger, lime & soy butter, cashew

Duck fat potatoes
$16

black truffle salt, grano padano

Potato dauphinoise
$16

aged cheddar cauliflower gratin

Roquette, pear & manchego salad
$15

Lot 8 e.v.o.o. & Pukara caramelised balsamic

Romaine lettuce
$14

candied walnuts, pickled red onion, green goddess

Makikihi fries
$9

aioli

Dessert

Valrhona manjari chocolate tart
$20

Black Doris plum gel, hazelnut, meringue, Black Doris sorbet

Wildflower & vanilla panna cotta
$19

preserved Cromwell cherry & thyme, amaretto crème fraîche ice cream, almond & honey tuile

Pineapple & coconut eton mess
$23

pineapple & kaffir lime, vegan meringue, vanilla coconut espuma, mango sorbet, toasted coconut (Vegan)

Selection of scoops
$15

Changes daily; sorbet, gelato, & ice cream

Affogato
$19 / add liqueur $10

Immigrant's Son espresso, vanilla ice cream, biscotti, petit fours

Cookies & cream
$10

brown butter & hazelnut cookie, salt caramel gelato

Petit fours
ea $4

please ask our friendly team for today's selection.

Cheese

Cheese served w falwasser crackers, olive oil crostini, fresh fruit & condiments. Select from the varieties below. Each serving is 50 grams.

Single cheese
$19

your choice of cheese from the selection below

Duo of cheese
$28

choose 2 cheese

Three's a crowd
$37

choose 3 cheese

Family of four
$46

choose 4 cheese

Little River Brie

Little River Cheese Makers; Moutere, Nelson; A2 cow’s milk cheese

Blue Monkey

Mt Eliza Cheese; Katikati, Bay of Plenty; Single origin cow's milk blue cheese

Gorgonzola Dolce

Piedmont, Italy; Cow’s milk blue cheese

Manchego

La Mancha, Spain; Sheep’s milk cheese, aged 60 to 90 days

Double cream brie with truffle

Troldhede, Denmark; Cow's milk cheese

Bar snack

Warmed olives
$7 / $14

preserved lemon

Makikihi fries
$9 / $18

housemade aioli & ketchup

Buttermilk popcorn chicken
$24

McClure’s pickles, smoked paprika labneh

Sichuan & chilli calamari
$24

yuzu aioli, coriander, charred lemon

Oysters
$7

Natural, green apple mignonette

Oysters
$8

Battered, pickled ginger & miso mayo

Shed 5 fish & chips
$37

battered fillets, triple cooked chips, cos lettuce, green goddess, pickled onion, tartare, lemon

Charcuterie plate
$35

parma ham, tartufo proscuitto cotto, Shed 5 pickles, ciabatta, Turkish bark

Cheese plate
$37

Little River Brie, Gorgonzola Dolce, Manchego; served w falwasser crackers, olive oil crostini, fresh fruit, condiments

Set menu

Two courses – $79 per person: Entrée/Main or Main/Dessert. Includes bread and tea or coffee. Three courses – $99 per person: All three courses. Includes bread and tea or coffee.

Breads

aro ciabatta; parmesan & polenta; rye & caraway sour dough; onion butter & burnt onion dust; Lot 8 reserve extra virgin olive oil & Pukara caramelised balsamic; white truffle & mushroom mascarpone

Market fish crudo

green coconut curry, coriander oil, pickled shallot, chilli pepper caviar, Thai basil & lime

Bruschetta

charred ciabatta, prosciutto di San Daniele, buffalo burrata, basil, preserved tomato salsa, Lot 8 reserve, Pukara balsamic

Gochujang calamari steak

crushed cucumber salad, pickled radish, coriander, black vinegar, chilli & sesame, lemon & ginger yoghurt

Roasted pears

preserved figs, gorgonzola dolce, rocket, candied walnuts, 30-year-old-balsamic (V, GF)

Market fish

salad niçoise; green beans, egg, potato, basil, olives, tomato, caper & ortiz anchovy vinaigrette, green olive tapenade

Hawke's Bay lamb rump

parmesan gnocchi, pea & pistachio gremolata, lemon & mint, crispy chilli labneh

Sous vide pork belly

onion soubise, wildflower honey & ginger carrots, macadamia, apple & fennel remoulade, red vein sorrel, apple syrup

Napa cabbage & shiitake dumplings

tamarind & coconut satay, wood ear, pickled radish & coriander, peanut togarashi (VE)

Choux bun

summer berries, vanilla crèmeaux, sherry gel, almond caramel craquelin

Cointreau chocolate mousse

blood orange gel, cardamon crème fraiche, mandarin, citrus sable

Cheese

with falwasser, crostini, quince, fruit; Gorgonzola dolce, Italy; Little River brie, Nelson

Dilmah tea selection
Immigrant’s Son filter coffee

S5 cocktails

Lemon Meringue Pie
$24

Limoncello, Galliano Vanilla, Frangelico, lemon, egg white

21st & ¼ Century
$26

Angostura 7YO, Suze, Lillet Blanc, white cacao, lemon

Raspberry Daiquiri
$24

Bacardi, wild raspberry Eau de Vie, Marashino liqueur, lime

Pink Panther
$20

Kwai Feh Lychee, Sherry, lemon, ruby red grapefruit

Coconut Margarita
$21

1800 Coconut Tequila, coconut, lime, salt rim

Classic cocktails

Rosebud
$18

Absolut vanilia, cranberry, pineapple, lemon, passionfruit

Classic Espresso Martini
$20

Absolut vanilia, Kahlua, espresso

Classic Margarita
$21

Jose Cuervo Silver, Triple Sec, lime, agave

Bramble
$20

Sipsmith Dry Gin, Crème de Cassis, lemon

Cosmopolitan
$20

Citron Vodka, Cointreau, lime, cranberry

Non-alcoholic cocktails

Passion Punch
$14

Passionfruit, pomegranate, apple, lemon

Sea Dew Fizz
$14

Grapefruit, rosemary, lemon

Oolong Hour
$14

Oolong iced tea, honey, pineapple, lemon

Ginger Ninja
$12

Ginger ale, ginger, lime, mint, vanilla sugar

Beer

Steinlager
$10

Alcohol Free (0.05%)

Corona Cero
$10

0%

Steinlager
$11

Light (2.5%)

Corona
$13

Spirits

Beefeater
$12

GIN

Bombay Sapphire
$12

GIN

Bulldog
$14

GIN

Elephant Dry
$16

GIN

Wine

NV G.H.Mumm Grand Cordon
$27,150

CHAMPAGNE; Reims

NV G.H.Mumm RSRV
$175

CHAMPAGNE; Reims

NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve
$185

CHAMPAGNE; Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

NV Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
$190

CHAMPAGNE; Reims

Non alcoholic

NV Plus Minus Prosecco Glera
$730

NON ALCOHOLIC WINE; Australia

2024 Plus Minus Rosé Pinot Noir
$730

NON ALCOHOLIC WINE; Australia

2024 Plus Minus Pinot Grigio
$730

NON ALCOHOLIC WINE; Australia

2024 Plus Minus Shiraz
$730

NON ALCOHOLIC WINE; Australia

Food served at MariLuca Ristoro in Wellington

MariLuca Ristoro

MariLuca Ristoro offers regional Italian cooking with the warmth of a neighbourhood dining room. Handmade pasta, risotto, gnocchi and slow-cooked sauces anchor the menu, while antipasti and simple vegetable preparations keep a meal from becoming too heavy. Choose a pasta whose sauce matches the group’s appetite, then consider sharing a meat or fish main rather than ordering multiple similar starches. The kitchen’s emphasis on freshness and restraint matters more than novelty, especially in dishes built from only a few ingredients.

The Thorndon location suits relaxed dinners where conversation and generous service are part of the appeal. Red-checked touches and an unfussy room reinforce the trattoria mood, while Italian wine gives the meal a clear direction. Specials are worth hearing before committing to an order because they may use the freshest seasonal produce. MariLuca is a particularly comfortable choice for families, couples and anyone who wants recognisable Italian food prepared with care rather than a highly conceptual tasting experience.

Address: 55 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

MariLuca Ristoro Menu

Antipasti (Starters)

Suppli’ (2pcs)
$19

In-house tomato, basil risotto balls with stringy mozzarella..

Salumi Misti
$24

Prosciutto, salami, mortadella with crostini.

Bruschetta del Giorno (4pcs)
$24

Grilled bread with seasonal toppings (Gluten free bread +$2.00)

Grigliata Impanata di Pesce
$28

Grilled prawn, squid and mussels in herbed bread crumbs, Sicilian dressing.

Antipasto Misto ( for two)
$39

Mixed cold cuts, cheese, sundried tomatoes, marinated grilled artichokes, eggplant, olives, bread.

Olives
$8

Primi Piatti (Pastas & Risotto)

Pappardelle con Anatra
$38.90

Large pasta ribbons with braised duck sauce.

Gnocchi ai Due Formaggi e Pistacchio
$37.90

In-house potato gnocchi with mascarpone, parmesan and pistachio sauce.

Linguine ai Gamberoni
$37.90

Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chilli, garlic, prawns, tomato, olives.

Fettuccini alla Bolognese
$36.90

Fresh pasta ribbons with beef ragu sauce

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$36.90

Spaghetti, guanciale, black pepper, pecorino and egg sauce

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
$36.90

Carnaroli rice with mushroom, parmesan, truffle oil, pea tendril, garlic.

Secondi Piatti (Main Courses)

All main courses are served with rosemary roasted potatoes

Saltimbocca a’ la Romana
$47.90

Veal scaloppine with Parma ham, sage, white wine sauce, buttered green beans.

Agnello alla Griglia con Bagna Cauda
$49.90

Rosemary & garlic marinated chargrilled lamb rump, medium rare, bagna cauda dressing, roast baby carrots.

Controfiletto di Manzo all’Aceto Balsamico
$49.90

Grilled beef sirloin, reduced balsamic, green salad or grilled mushroom.

Pollastrello alla Mediterranea
$46.90

Grilled half chicken, garlic, oregano, citrus, thyme, cherry tomato, garlic spinach.

Pesce del Giorno

Please ask our wait staff for our Fish of the day. Price: Market Price

Contorni (Side dishes)

Bread Sourdough (4slices)
$10

( Olive oil and balsamic vinegar +$3.00)

Insalata
$13

Mesculin greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, in-house balsamic dressing, parmesan, red radish.

Patate arrosto con Rosmarino
$14

Roast potatoes with rosemary.

Verdure Saltate
$14

Sautéed in olive oil, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onions

Dolci (Desserts)

Tiramisu
$19

“The classic”

Torta di Arancia
$19.90

In-house almond orange cake with dulce de leche gelato.

Sorbetto (DF)
$18

Three scoops of sorbet.

Gelato Misto
$18.90

Three scoops of mixed gelato, strawberry, pistachio, hazelnut.

Vaniglia Affogato
$16

Two scoops vanilla gelato, shot of Espresso (with Liqueur + $4.50)

Formaggi Misti con Frutta
$36

Mixed Italian cheeses with fruits and bread.

Lunch – Antipasti (Starter)/Contorni (Sides)

Salumi Misti
$24

Prosciutto, salami, mortadella, bread

Patate arrosto con Rosmarino
$14

Roast potatoes with rosemary

Insalata
$13

Mesculin mix, cherry tomato, cucumber, red radish, balsamic dressing, parmesan.

Bread Sourdough (4slices)
$10

(Olive oil and balsamic vinegar +$3.00)

Olives
$8

Lunch – Pasta (Served with Penne)

Pomodoro e Basilico
$22

Tomato sauce, butter, garlic, basil, parmesan.

Tonno
$23

Tomato sauce, butter, garlic, white wine, tuna, basil.

Putanesca
$24

Tomato sauce, butter, garlic, capers, olives, anchovy, chili, white wine.

Al Funghi
$27

Mushroom, butter, garlic, onion, cream, parmesan, parsley.

Al Broccoli
$24

Tomato sauce, butter, broccoli, garlic, white wine, anchovy, chili, parmesan.

Lunch – Chef’s Pasta Fresca

Pappardelle con Anatra
$38.90

Large pasta ribbons with braised duck sauce.

Gnocchi ai Due Formaggi e Pistacchio
$37.90

Potato gnocchi with mascarpone, parmesan and pistachio sauce.

Fettuccini alla Bolognese
$36.90

Fresh pasta ribbons with beef ragu sauce.

Linguine ai Gamberoni
$37.90

Flat spaghetti like pasta, white wine, chilli, garlic, prawns, tomato, olives.

Lunch – Main Course

Saltimbocca di Pollo
$46.90

Chicken scaloppine with Parma ham, sage, white wine sauce, buttered green beans.

Pesce del Giorno

Please ask our wait staff for our Fish of the day. Price: Market price

Lunch – Pizza (We serve approximate 10” size)

We serve approximate 10” size

Margherita
$22

Tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella.

Salami
$24

Tomato sauce, salami, mozzarella.

Napoli
$23

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovy, olives.

Prosciutto Cotto e Fungi
$25

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cooked ham, mushroom.

Quattro Formaggi
$24

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, brie, parmesan.

Quattro Stagioni
$26

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, olives, mushroom, artichoke.

Lunch – Dolci (Desserts)

Tiramisu “The classic”
$19
Gelato Misto
$18.90

Three scoops of mixed gelato, strawberry, pistachio, chocolate.

Vaniglia Affogato
$16

Two scoops vanilla gelato, shot of Espresso (with Liqueur + $4.50)

Aperitivi

$13 /30ml

Aperol
$13
Campari
$13
Martini Rosso
$13
Martini Bianco
$13

Birre

Peroni Nastro Azzurro
$13
Menabrea Premium Lager
$14
Tuatara Pale ale
$12
Tuatara Pilsner
$12

Cocktails

Spritz: Aperol / Campari / Limoncello
$20
Kir Pètillant
$20
Bellini
$20
Greenall’s London Dry, Indian Tonic
$17

Rossi (Italian Reds)

Barbera d’Asti “Fiulot” D.o.c.g. Prunotto 2023 Piemonte
Gl. $20 / Bt. $89

Red cherries and red flowers. Medium bodied with soft tannins. Perfect with pastas and game sauces.

Barolo D.o.c.g. Prunotto 2019 Piemonte
Bt. $298

The king of red wines with violets and red roses petals. Nebbiolo at its best…. Seductive and permanent flavors.

Amarone della Valpolicella “Bixio” D.o.c.g 2017 Veneto
Bt. $149

Full-bodied, tannic, dark cherry, ripe plum, ripe cranberry and light fig notes, spicy, warm, long. Perfect pair with game, grilled and braised red meats, mature cheeses.

Rosso Veronese “Regolo” I.g.t Sartori 2021 Veneto
Gl. $19 / Bt. $89

Valpolicella ripasso style, full bodied red! Plum jam, tobacco, chocolate. Silky on the palate with warm finish.

Bianchi Locali (NZ Whites)

Rose ‘Pond Paddock’ 2022 Martinborough
Gl. $14 / Bt. $68

Light creamy texture with crisp acidity, a little tannin, plenty of red fruit flavors, dry finish

Toru ‘Te Whare Ra’ 2023 Marlborough
Gl. $15 / Bt. $70

Blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot gris. Multi-layered palate with flavors of Mango, citrus, red apple and lychee with lingering spiciness.

Chardonnay ‘Charles Wiffen’ 2023 Marlborough
Gl. $15 / Bt. $69

White and Yellow stonefruits, citrus, fruit, nuts and creamy barrel element

Sauvignon Blanc ‘Caythorpe’ 2024 Marlborough
Gl. $14 / Bt. $66

Concentrated and intense aromas of white floral and gooseberry fruit, dry to taste and a long lingering finish.

Distillati

Greenall’s Original Gin
Sgl. $13 / Dbl. $18
Hendrick’s Original
Sgl. $15 / Dbl. $21
Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
Sgl. $16 / Dbl. $24
Bas Armagnac “Laristan” XO
Sgl. $14 / Dbl. $21

Liquori

$13 /30ml

Frangelico
$13
Amaretto
$13
Sambuca
$13

Caffe’

White / Tea
$6
Black / Tea
$5
Mocha
$7
Food served at The Thistle Inn Mulgrave Str in Wellington

The Thistle Inn Mulgrave Str

The Thistle Inn combines the character of Wellington’s oldest surviving pub with a contemporary all-day gastropub menu. Expect comforting food shaped by local produce: seafood, steak, burgers and seasonal plates sit comfortably beside smaller snacks. A good meal starts with something crisp or fresh, then moves to one of the kitchen’s more substantial dishes. The menu changes, so ask about the current fish or butcher’s cut instead of assuming an earlier favourite will still be available.

Low ceilings, timber and the building’s history create an atmosphere that feels rooted in Thorndon rather than designed as a theme. It works for a weekday lunch, after-work drink or casual dinner, with New Zealand beer and wine making the beverage choice straightforward. The Thistle is especially useful for groups seeking proper food in a pub setting. Arrive early if a quieter table matters, and allow a little extra time when government offices empty into the neighbourhood at the end of the day.

Address: 3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

The Thistle Inn Mulgrave Str Menu

Small Bites

*=Gluten free **=Gluten Free option. Some dishes may contain traces, please let us know if you have severe allergies, or strict dietary requirements so we can best advise you.

Paua croquettes
$12

furikake mayonnaise

Warm olives
$12

soft herbs, lemon*

Natural oyster
each $6.70

bloody mary granita*/Battered oyster, miso mayonnaise

Sun Dried tomato arancini
$6

basil pesto mayo , pecorino

Starters / Sharing

*=Gluten free **=Gluten Free option. Some dishes may contain traces, please let us know if you have severe allergies, or strict dietary requirements so we can best advise you.

Cheesy garlic loaf
$14
Duck liver pate
$22

orange marmalade, toasted bread**

Smoked Kahawai rillettes
$25

horseradish, creme fraiche, lemon, ciabatta**

Hummus
$20

dukkah, olive oil, wonton skins**

Pork & chive dumplings
$20

banging sauce

Burrata
$25

pickled rhubarb, Awatoru honey, almond, mint, ciabatta**

Mains

*=Gluten free **=Gluten Free option. Some dishes may contain traces, please let us know if you have severe allergies, or strict dietary requirements so we can best advise you.

Beer Battered Fish

prawn & chips, tartare sauce** Price: M.P

Butternut risotto
$34

curry leaves, herb oil, pecorino*

Pan seared fish of the day

sauce vierge, soft herbs, olive oil* Price: M.P

Port braised beef cheek & vintage cheddar pie
$32

potato puree, jus, watercress chimichurri

Angus ribeye
$45

cafe de Paris butter, chips, jus*

Course ground beef burger
$28

Kaitaia fire remoulade, McClure’s pickles, American cheddar, onion, fries**

Chicken parmigiana
$33

marinara sauce, garden leaves, pecorino

Sides

*=Gluten free **=Gluten Free option. Some dishes may contain traces, please let us know if you have severe allergies, or strict dietary requirements so we can best advise you.

Chips
$14

truffle oil, parmesan*

Cos lettuce salad
$14

pecorino*

Duck fat potatoes
$14

*

Broccolini
$14

beurre blanc, chilli oil*

Asparagus
$14

curry leaves, coconut labneh*

Desserts

*=Gluten free **=Gluten Free option. Some dishes may contain traces, please let us know if you have severe allergies, or strict dietary requirements so we can best advise you.

Sorbet of the day
$10

*

Chocolate truffle
$5

*

72% chocolate mousse
$15

salted caramel , candied peanut *

Warm sticky date pudding
$18

caramel sauce, ginger gelato*

Tiramisu
$15

quick brown fox coffee liqueur, hazelnut mousseline

After Dinner Drinks

Espresso Martini
$20
Barossa Grant Burge 10yr Tawny Port
$12
Rock Ferry Late Harvest Riesling
15g $15 / 80b $80

Marlborough| 2018

Santa Marta Limoncello
$12.50
Amaro Trentino
$12
Food served at Dockside in Wellington

Dockside

Dockside makes the harbour part of the meal, pairing its over-water deck with a menu led by seafood, dry-aged beef and seasonal New Zealand produce. Oysters, scallops, market fish and shellfish are natural starting points, while vegetable dishes and meat from the grill give mixed groups enough breadth. The strongest order lets the coastal setting guide the first courses, then adds one substantial main. Ask what has arrived fresh that day rather than relying on a fixed idea formed before the visit.

Retractable glazing and a roof help the deck remain useful in Wellington weather, while the historic shed gives the interior more character than a generic waterfront dining room. Lunch offers the clearest views; evening feels more polished and suits celebrations. Allow time for a paced meal because the attraction is as much the outlook and atmosphere as rapid service. Dockside is particularly well matched to visiting friends who want recognisable local ingredients in a setting that communicates the city immediately.

Address: Shed 3/9 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Dockside Menu

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

Sharing Boards

Bread board
$36

Akaroa salmon rillettes with taramasalata, olive tapenade with chilli elaiasalata, rustic baguette

Antipasto
$49

Cured meats, antipasto veggies & olives, arancini with truffle oil, parmesan & aioli, focaccia

Cheese board
$63

Over the Moon Brie, Te Tihi Cheddar & Kikorangi Blue, walnut bread, crackers, pickled pear & quince paste

Ploughman
$48

Chicken liver parfait, aged cheddar, piccalilli, bread & butter pickles, pink onions & baguette

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
$7
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 – Sharing Boards

Bread board
$36

Akaroa salmon rillettes with taramasalata, olive tapenade with chilli elaiasalata & rustic baguette

Antipasto
$49

Cured meats, antipasto veggies & olives, arancini with truffle oil, parmesan & aioli, focaccia

Ploughman
$48

chicken liver parfait, aged cheddar, piccalilli, bread & butter pickles, pink onions & baguette

Cheese board
$63

Brie, aged Cheddar & Blue served with walnut bread, crackers, grapes & quince paste

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
$7
Broccolini, toasted almonds & sea salt
$16
Thick-cut chips, tomato sauce & aioli
$17
Gem lettuce salad with goddess dressing
$16

Bar Menu – Light Meals & Sharing Plates

Te Kouma oysters
$36 / $72

natural with pink onions or tempura +50c with lime mayo

Popcorn chicken
$25

with bang bang sauce & micro coriander

Salt & pepper calamari
$27

with lemon & aioli

Housemade duck spring rolls
$24

with sweet chilli emulsion

Mussels
$29

in coconut milk with lemongrass, galangal & turmeric

Seafood chowder
$27 / $42

with fino sherry, crayfish oil & Turkish bread & butter

Mushroom, truffle & walnut pate
$26

with truffle oil, beetroot relish & sourdough toast

Pork belly nasi goreng
$27

with a chilli-fried egg & crispy shallots

Spiced lamb shoulder croquettes
$24

with red harissa & Greek yoghurt

Beer battered or crumbed line-caught fish & thick-cut chips
$49

with house slaw & tarragon tartare

Angus beef patty
$32

with pulled bbq pork, smoked cheese, pickles, pickled red cabbage & sriracha mayo, with a side of hash sticks

Thick-cut chips
$17

with tomato sauce & aioli

Turkish bread
$7

with butter

Bar Menu – Sharing Boards

Bread board
$36

Akaroa salmon rillettes with taramasalata, olive tapenade with chilli elaiasalata & rustic loaf

Antipasto
$49

Cured meats, antipasto veggies & olives, arancini with truffle oil, parmesan & aioli & focaccia

Balaboosta
$46

Falafels with balaboosta, crudites, hummus with dukkah, polenta sticks & Turkish bread

Ploughman
$48

Chicken liver parfait, aged cheddar, piccalilli relish, bread & butter pickles, pink onions & baguette

Cheeseboard
$63

Brie, aged cheddar & blue served with walnut bread, crackers, blushing pear & quince paste

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
Food served at Master Kong in Wellington

Master Kong

Master Kong interprets East and Southeast Asian street-food flavours through a social waterfront menu. Dumplings, bao, fried snacks and noodles can open the meal before larger dishes such as Peking duck, short rib or pad Thai arrive. Sweet, sour, smoky and chilli notes are deliberately bold, so variety matters more than quantity. Order a couple of small plates, one fresh or vegetable-led dish and a larger centrepiece; that structure keeps the table lively without repeating the same fried texture.

The colourful Customhouse Quay room is built for groups, cocktails and energetic evenings rather than hushed dining. Sharing is the natural format, and staff can help sequence the food so the table does not fill at once. Master Kong suits birthdays, work gatherings and pre-event dinners where atmosphere matters alongside the meal. Diners seeking subtle seasoning may prefer lighter dishes, while those who enjoy strong sauces and playful presentation will find more to explore across several plates.

Address: 33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Master Kong Menu

Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.

Snacks

Garlic Butter Edamame

wok fried, garlic miso butter, soy, garlic chive v,vgo,nga,dfo

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
$6
Prawn Crackers

salt n vinegar, togarashi df

Dairy Free
$7
Crispy Calamari

Sichuan peppercorn dressing, coriander, wasabi mayo nga,df

Dairy Free
$19
Cheeseburger Wontons

cheddar, pickles, smoky burger sauce (5pc)

$20
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken

ginger soy marinated, chilli glaze, pickled carrot, soy ranch, sesame seeds nga,dfo

Dairy Free Option
$20
Korean Prawn Toastie

sesame crusted, gochujang, spring onion, yuzu kewpie drizzle, furikake

$22

Fresh

Crispy Shallot & Herb Salad

basil, coriander, mint, lime, ponzu v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$9
Smashed Sichuan Cucumber Salad

cucumber, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$12
Som Tum Salad

green papaya, green beans, tomatoes, peanuts, fish sauce, chilli vo,vgo,nga,df

Vegetarian Option Vegan Option Dairy Free
$18
Beef Tataki

wasabi lime dressing, micro herbs, avocado, fried wonton, furikake nga,df

Dairy Free
$22
Crudo

line caught market fish, coconut, passionfruit ginger dressing, crispy shallot herb crumble, Vietnamese mint, green oil nga,df

Dairy Free
$26

Steamed

Fried Mushroom Dumplings

truffle oil, black vinegar ginger dressing, parmesan (4pc) v,vgo,dfo

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
$14
Pork & Cabbage Dumplings

ginger honey soy, crispy shallots, chives (4pc) df

Dairy Free
$14
Prawn & Chive Shumai

yuzu sweet soy, chilli thread, chive (4pc) df

Dairy Free
$16
Roasted Cauliflower Bao

lemongrass, garlic, pickled carrot, mint, coriander, lime pepper mayo (2pc) v

Vegetarian
$17
Sriracha Chicken Bao

sweet-spicy sriracha, pickled daikon, coriander kewpie (2pc)

$18
Crispy Pork Bao

sweet soy glaze, shredded cabbage, chilli mayo, sesame seed (2pc)

$18

Duck

Kong Style Roast Duck

served with pancakes, cucumber, lettuce, pickled vegetables, hoisin, chilli plum jam, sesame ngo,df

Dairy Free
half $52 whole $98

Wok & Noodle

Wok Fried Seasonal Greens

market greens tossed with garlic sauce, yuzu soy v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$17
Kong Signature Street Pad Thai

rice noodles, tofu, pickled radish, bean sprouts, garlic, chives, roasted peanuts, crispy shallots, chilli jam, lime vo,vgo,nga,df; add +7: chicken / prawn / beef sirloin / cauliflower

Vegetarian Option Vegan Option Dairy Free
$29 add + $7
Kam Huong Hot Chicken

chicken thigh, chillies, curry leaves, dried shrimp, coconut, jasmine rice df

Dairy Free
$35
Sweet & Sour Pork

pork belly ends, Chinese sausage, charred pineapple, peppers, lime, ginger, jasmine rice ngo,df

Dairy Free
$36
Black Garlic & Mushroom Fried Rice

mushrooms, black garlic, Asian herbs, crispy shallots, ponzu dressing v,vgo,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
$34
Red Dragon Thai Red Curry

beef sirloin, red peppers, tofu, galangal, basil, lime leaves, bamboo shoots, coconut milk, jasmine rice vo,vgo,nga,df

Vegetarian Option Vegan Option Dairy Free
$37

Rice

Jasmine Rice

v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$5

Sweet

Mango Sticky Rice

coconut milk, mango, coconut finish, mango sorbet v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
$15
Chocolate Molten Lava Bun

Vietnamese espresso cream, vanilla ice cream v

Vegetarian
$15
Caramel Street Monkey

grilled bananas, charred pineapple, coconut caramel, vanilla ice cream v,vgo,nga,dfo

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
$17

Feed Me

For groups of 4 or more, $59 pp. All to share Kong style for the table. Add dessert +$13 pp.

Garlic Butter Edamame

wok fried, garlic miso butter, soy, garlic chive v,vgo,nga,dfo

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
Prawn & Chive Shumai

yuzu sweet soy, chilli thread, chive df

Dairy Free
Fried Mushroom Dumplings

truffle oil, black vinegar ginger dressing, parmesan v,vgo,dfo

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
Wok Fried Seasonal Greens

market greens tossed with garlic sauce, yuzu soy v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
Kong Signature Chicken Street Pad Thai

rice noodles, tofu, pickled radish, bean sprouts, garlic, chives, roasted peanuts, crispy shallots, chilli jam, lime vo,vgo,nga,df

Vegetarian Option Vegan Option Dairy Free
Sweet & Sour Pork

pork belly ends, Chinese sausage, charred pineapple, peppers, lime, ginger, jasmine rice ngo,df

Dairy Free
Black Garlic and Mushroom Fried Rice

mushrooms, black garlic, Asian herbs, crispy shallots, ponzu dressing v,vgo,nga,dfo

Vegetarian Vegan Option Dairy Free Option
Som Tum Salad

green papaya, green beans, tomatoes, peanuts, fish sauce, chilli vo,vgo,nga,df

Vegetarian Option Vegan Option Dairy Free
Mango Sticky Rice

coconut milk, mango, coconut finish, mango sorbet v,vg,nga,df

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free
Chocolate Molten Lava Bun

Vietnamese espresso cream, vanilla ice cream v

Vegetarian

Champagne & Sparkling

House Prosecco

Italy

Glass $12 Bottle $55
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut

Marlborough

$75
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé

Marlborough

$75
Moët & Chandon Brut

France

$110
Moët & Chandon Rosé

France

$135

Wine

House White Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough

Glass $12 Bottle $55
Dr. L Dry Riesling

Germany

Glass $14 Bottle $68
Bijou Rosé

Provence

Glass $14 Bottle $68
Spy Valley Pinot Gris

Marlborough

Glass $14 Bottle $68
Fat Bastard Chardonnay

California

Glass $14 Bottle $68

Cocktails

Pandan Slushy

vodka, pandan, green apple, coconut, lemon

$19
Blossom Spritz

sakura infused Roku gin, Cocchi Americano, blood orange

$19
Soju Shootout

peach soju, vodka, peach, lemon, chilli, soda

$19
King Kobra

tequila, mango, pineapple, lime

$20

Soju

Hani

Apple / Peach / Lychee (bottle)

$28
Soju Beer Bomb

served with Monteith’s pilsner

1 for $10 4 for $35

0% Cocktails

Mango Nut

mango & coconut purée, lemon, pineapple juice

$14
Spiced Pineapple Spritz

pineapple, chilli, soda

$14
Berry Kiss

elderflower, strawberry, apple, lime, soda

$14

Bottle / Can

Sol

Mexican lager

$11
Singha

Thai pale lager

$11
Heineken

Lager

$11
Heineken Silver

low carb lager

$11

Low / Non Alc

Heineken

0.0% Lager

$11
Garage Project

Tiny IPA <0.5%

$11
Sawmill

Nimble pale ale 2.5%

$11

Non-Alcoholic

Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
$7
lemonade / ginger beer / ginger ale / tonic
$7
Red Bull

Red Bull Energy Drink / Red Bull Sugarfree

$8.50
Juice

orange / apple / cranberry; pineapple / spiced tomato

$7.50
Food served at The Crab Shack Wellington in Wellington

The Crab Shack Wellington

The Crab Shack is an informal seafood restaurant where the pleasure comes from hands-on eating. Crab, prawns, mussels, fried fish and other shellfish sit alongside burgers and simple sides, making it easy to build either a full seafood spread or a less adventurous meal. Start with one shared shellfish dish, then add something fried and a salad or vegetable side for contrast. Bibs and messy fingers are part of the experience, so the restaurant is better approached with appetite than ceremony.

Its Queens Wharf position and casual, nautical mood make it a natural family lunch or lively group dinner. The room can become noisy when busy, which adds energy but may not suit a private conversation. Ask about market availability and portion size before ordering several large plates, because shellfish choices and supply can change. The Crab Shack is strongest when diners share widely, keep the order simple and let fresh seafood provide the occasion rather than expecting formal technique or restrained surroundings.

Address: 5 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

The Crab Shack Wellington Menu

Get Started

Hot Bread w butter
$9
Shack Chowder
$18

a Crab Shack classic w market fish, prawns, creamed corn & potato

‘Cheezy As’
$14.50

garlic & cheese Cobb – pull apart hot & cheesy garlic bread

Hot Wings
$27

1 pound of crispy chilli chicken wings w blue cheese & red pepper sauce - available either meek‘n’mild or “fire in the hole!”

Shack-spiced Calamari
$19

lightly fried w aioli & lemon

Raw Fish board
$23.50

market selection w lime, palm sugar & chilli dressing, coriander salad

Tempura Soft Shell Crab
$25

w chilli, miso pickled ginger mayo

Fish
$9

tempura market fish, jalapeno crème fraiche, iceberg & pickles

Halloumi
$11

grilled Zany Zeus halloumi, roasted corn salsa, coriander, chilli & guacamole

Soft Shell Crab
$13

tempura batter, chilli, spring onion & coriander, crispy shallots, pickled ginger miso mayo

Scoop of Mussels
$17.50

500g of Marlborough green lip mussels; white wine, chilli & garlic cream; coconut curry laksa sauce

Shack Burgers

All burgers served w fries.

The Mooloo
$27

Prime beef patty, smoked cheddar, McClures pickles, iceberg lettuce, shack BBQ sauce & aioli on an Aro milk burger bun w Makikihi fries

The Big Wet Welly
$25

Tempura batter fish fillets, cheddar cheese, iceberg & tartare on an Aro milk burger bun w Makikihi fries

The Happy Hippy
$27

roasted Portobello mushroom, Zany Zeus halloumi, caramelised onions, onion rings, tomato relish, shack-slaw & aioli

Sides

Honey Mustard Slaw
$6.50
Makikihi Fries
$6.50
Extra Baguette
$4
Steamed Rice
$3
Butter
$2.50
Roti Bread
$4
Rocket Manchego Salad
$8.50

The Main Event

Cajun Catch of the Day
$33

market fish grilled in the charcoal barrel w cajun spices, & served w potato rosti nuggets, green onion sour cream, honey-mustard slaw

Beer battered Fush ‘n’ Chups
$28

market fish, Makikihi fries, honey mustard slaw & tartare

Surf & Turf
$42

slow braised beef short rib, king prawns, mashed spuds, green peppercorn & garlic gravy

Seafood Fettucine
$33

prawns, squid, mussels, olives, capers

Vegetable Fettucine
$27

tomato pesto, roasted red onion, baby spinach, feta, olives and capers

Seafood Curry
$26

fish, squid, prawns & mussels in a coconut & lemongrass curry w coriander & chilli; contains peanuts; + roti bread; + steamed jasmine rice

SEAFOOD BOIL UP!
$199

The ultimate seafood feast! Designed to Share. Mud crab, king prawns, mussels, squid, spicy sausage & corn on the cob, all simmered in tomato and garlic butter sauce! Comes with a choice of 4 sides to soak up the saucy goodness! - Baby Baguette, potato rosti nuggets, Steamed Rice, Makikihi Fries, Honey Mustard Slaw

Madagascan Mud Crab
$73

500g served with ‘The Classic’ chilli garlic butter, finished w lemon and parsley

From The Crab Pots

Are you ready to get messy?

Madagascan Mud Crab
$73

500g; Served with: ‘The Classic’ chilli garlic butter, finished w lemon and parsley

Seafood Boil Up

$199. The ultimate seafood feast! Designed to share. Madagascan Mud crab, king prawns, mussels, squid, spicy sausage & corn on the cob, all simmered in tomato & garlic butter sauce! Comes with a choice of 4 sides to soak up the saucy goodness!

baby baguette
potato rosti nuggets
steamed rice
Makikihi fries
honey mustard slaw

Little Crablings Menu

All $15.50

Mini Moo Moo
$15.50

CHEESE BURGER | Homemade beef pattie, cheddar cheese, pickle, lettuce & mayo served with curly fries & ketchup

“THE BIG MAC” ... & CHEESE
$15.50

Macaroni with triple cheese sauce - cheddar, mozzarella & parmesan, with champagne ham off the bone or without for little vegetarians

Big Bird’s Buns
$15.50

CHICKEN BURGER | Free range chicken breast crumbed in panko, cheddar cheese, lettuce & mayo, served with curly fries & ketchup

Little Piranha
$15.50

FISH & CHIPS | Battered fish fillets, curly fries with ketchup, old school iceberg salad & ranch dressing

Katsu
$15.50

chicky chicky wah wah in my belly; KATSU | Katsu free range chicken breast, steamed rice, shredded slaw, kewpie mayo, tonkatsu sauce & toasted sesame

Ice Cream Sundaes

All $10.00

Chocka Block
$10

Chocolate ice cream, chocolate fish, chocolate maltesers, whipped cream, chocolate sauce

Welly Jelly in my belly
$10

Traffic light jelly – lime, orange & raspberry, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & jelly beans

Marshmallow Snowman
$10

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate buttons, marshmallow & vanilla snow

Desserts

All Desserts are $13.50

Double chocolate fudge brownie
$13.50

served hot w chocolate sauce, caramelized walnuts, cream & vanilla ice cream

Boozy Ice-Cream Sundaes - Jaffa
$13.50

chocolate ice cream, Cointreau syrup, orange crisps, mandarin crumble & Jaffa’s

Affogato
$8.50 / Add your choice of liqueur $14.50

vanilla ice cream, Immigrant Son espresso

Kids Dessert

All 10.00

I scream sundaes - Chockablock
$10

chocolate ice cream, chocolate fish, chocolate maltesers, whipped cream, chocolate sauce

I scream sundaes - Welly Jelly in my belly
$10

Traffic light jelly – lime, orange & raspberry, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & jelly beans

Marshmallow snowman
$10

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate buttons, marshmallow & vanilla snow

Soda Spider
$5.50

Any fizzy drink with vanilla ice cream

Daily Deals

Available from 3pm - 6pm only. Dining must be complete and bill paid before 6.00pm.

Sharing is Caring Wednesday

Buy a jug of beer & get a free cheesy garlic cob loaf. Available from 3pm - 6pm only. Dining must be complete and bill paid before 6.00pm.

Squid Games Thursday

1/2 priced calamari. Available from 3pm - 6pm only. Dining must be complete and bill paid before 6.00pm.

Fush & Chups Friday

Buy 1 get 1 free. Available from 3pm - 6pm only. Dining must be complete and bill paid before 6.00pm.

Super Sunday Kids Dine Free*

*When accompanied by an adult before 6pm. Maximum 1 child per adult. Child must be under 10years. 1 kids menu per child with accompanying adult main. Dining is complete before 6pm.

Shell – ebration Saturday

Enjoy 1/2 priced mussels. *Available from 3pm -6pm only. Dining must be complete and bill paid before 6.00pm.

Milkshakes

Boozy 20 / Not Boozy 15

Golden Pash
Boozy $20 / Not Boozy $15

Mango, Passionfruit, White Chocolate, Mango & White chocolate liqueurs

Choccy Lamington
Boozy $20 / Not Boozy $15

Chocolate, Coconut, Malibu & Chocolate liqueurs

Feijoa Crumble
Boozy $20 / Not Boozy $15

Feijoa Sorbet, Cinnamon, Fireball Whiskey

Banana Split
Boozy $20 / Not Boozy $15

Banana, Vanilla, Hazelnut & Banana liqueurs

Non-Alcoholic

Pete’s Natural Soda
$9

Feijoa Lemonade; Lime-o-nade; Currant Crush

Curious AF G&T’s
$10

Pink Grapefruit; Apero Spritz

Six Barrel Soda
$10

Raspberry & Lemon

Little City Kombucha
$11

Green Apple; Orange & Turmeric; Lemon & Ginger

Wine by the Glass

Glass | Bottle

Mumm Grand Cordon NV
Glass $27 / Bottle $150

Reims

Montelvini Master Prosecco
Glass $12.50 / Bottle $62

Italy

Vilarnau Cava
Glass $12.50 / Bottle $62

Spain

Nautilus Brut
Glass $20 / Bottle $100

Marlborough

Brancott Letter Series O 2024
Glass $15 / Bottle $68

Marlborough

Church Road McDonald Series 2024
Glass $17 / Bottle $85

Hawkes Bay

Mt Beautiful 2023
Glass $12.50 / Bottle $62

Nth Canterbury

Te Kairanga 2025
Glass $15 / Bottle $67

Martinborough

Mt Beautiful 2022
Glass $12 / Bottle $55

Nth Canterbury

Grove Mill 2025
Glass $11 / Bottle $52

Marlborough

Te Kairanga 2025
Glass $11 / Bottle $50

Martinborough

Roaring Meg 2025
Glass $12 / Bottle $58

Central Otago

Settimo Miglio 2024
Glass $12 / Bottle $58

Veneto

Church Road Gwen 2024
Glass $17.50 / Bottle $87

Hawkes Bay

Church Road Gwen 2025
Glass $17.50 / Bottle $87

Hawkes Bay

Saddleback 2025
Glass $12 / Bottle $58

Central Otago

Te Kairanga 2025
Glass $14.50 / Bottle $69

Martinborough

Te Kairanga 2025
Glass $16.50 / Bottle $81

Martinborough

Vavasour 2023
Glass $16 / Bottle $78

Marlborough

Roaring Meg 2024
Bottle $85

Central Otago

Te Tera 2023
Glass $13 / Bottle $69

Martinborough

Church Road McDonald Series 2022
Glass $19 / Bottle $97

Hawkes Bay

Jim Barry Cover Drive 2021
Glass $14 / Bottle $68

Clare Valley

Bodegas Beronia Crianza 2021
Bottle $59

Rioja

Rutini Trumpeter Malbec 2024
Glass $13 / Bottle $61

Mendoza

Grant Burge Miamba 2023
Glass $13 / Bottle $64

Barossa

Clearview Cape Kidnappers 2024
Glass $14 / Bottle $69

Hawkes Bay

Plus Minus Prosecco
Glass $7 / Bottle $30

Australia

Plus Minus Pinot Gris
Plus Minus Rose
Plus Minus Shiraz

Dessert Wine

Gls / Btl

Wet Jacket Sticky Savvy 2022
Gls $13 / Btl $76

Central Otago

Cocktails

Beach Bum
$18

Malibu, Bacardi, Pineapple, Cranberry & a splash of lemon

Berry Happy
$18

Vodka, Peach schnapps, Prosecco, Berries & Cranberry

Santiago
$22

Passionfruit Vodka, Gin, Orgeat, Green Tea Syrup, Shiraz Float

No Smoke Without Fire
$22

Chilli-infused Mezcal, Lime, Pomegranate, Triple Sec

Mai Tai
$22

Appleton Estate Rum, Clement Rhum Blanc, Grand Marnier, Orgeat & lime

Espresso Martini
$20

Vodka, Kahlua & Immigrant’s Son espresso

Siracusa Coast
$22

Aperol, Bacardi 8, Yellow Chartreuse, Lime, Coconut & Orange Bitters

Lemon Sherbet
$18

Malfy Rosa Gin, Lemon, Sugar Syrup, Triple Sec

Turtle Bay
$20

1800 Coconut Tequila, Campari, Lime, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Egg White

Paris to Tokyo
$22

Clement Rhum Blanc, Kwai Feh, Lime, Chartreuse, Raspberry Cordial, Yuzu Sherbert

Beer

Mac’s Gold 4.0%
Handle $14 / Jug $50
Zeffer Crisp Apple Cider 5.0%
Handle $13 / Jug $48
Panhead Supercharger APA 5.7%
Handle $16 / Jug $56
Panhead Sandman Hazy 5.2%
Handle $16 / Jug $56
Speights Summit Ultra 4.2%
Handle $14 / Jug $50
Parrotdog Sundog Pilsner 5.2%
Handle $15 / Jug $52
Corona
Bottle $13
Steinlager Classic, Steinlager Pure, Mac’s Black
Bottle $12
Steinlager Light 2%
Bottle $10
Steinlager Zero 0%, Corona 0%
Bottle $10

More

Gls / Btl

Martell VSOP
$17

COGNAC

Ardberg 10yr
$14

WHISKEY

Glenfiddich 12yr
$14

WHISKEY

Glenkinchie 12yr
$16

WHISKEY

Laphroaig 10yr
$18

WHISKEY

Balvenie 14yr
$21

WHISKEY

Pallini Limoncello
$12

DIGESTIVE

Stones Ginger Wine
$10

DIGESTIVE

Graham’s Fine Tawny
$10

PORT

Taylor’s Fine Ruby
$12

PORT

Final Thoughts

These adjoining neighbourhoods show several sides of Wellington dining without requiring a long journey. Fresh seafood and broad harbour views are the obvious attraction, yet the strongest meals are not confined to the water. A historic Thorndon pub, a plant-led tasting menu, handmade Italian pasta and charcoal cooking all add depth. The area works equally well for a quick weekday lunch, a noisy birthday table or a carefully paced dinner, provided the venue is chosen with the group’s preferred atmosphere in mind.

Plan bookings around the busiest waterfront evenings and the smaller Thorndon rooms, then keep the order balanced. Shared menus benefit from a mix of rich, fresh and vegetable-led dishes, while seafood restaurants reward questions about the day’s catch. Check the latest menu, address and opening period directly before setting out. With that preparation, diners can concentrate on what these streets do best: distinctive food, welcoming rooms and a strong sense of Wellington’s harbour and history.