Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar is a distinct public restaurant on Level 17 of the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, open to Wellington locals as well as hotel guests. The elevated position supplies city and harbour views, while the service pattern changes through the day: buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner, selected buffet evenings, high tea and bar service. Public table bookings make it a destination in its own right rather than an internal hotel amenity.

Lunch balances familiar comfort food with more composed plates. Caesar and lemongrass-lamb salads sit beside portobello risotto and a roasted-mushroom-and-kale pizza. A chicken melt, fish and chips and beef short-rib pie cover the casual end, while chicken coconut curry brings red curry paste, vegetables and jasmine rice. The beef burger uses an AngusPure patty with bacon, cheddar and gherkins, and vegetarian and gluten-free substitutions extend its usefulness.

Dinner expands the seafood, grill and large-plate choices. Oysters, nori-crusted fish crudo and green-lipped mussels can open the meal, with halloumi and golden-fried beetroot available away from seafood. Mount Cook salmon, tare-glazed daily fish, pork katsu and lamb shank lead the mains, while sirloin, eye fillet and chicken come from the grill. Risotto and harissa-roasted cauliflower ensure the evening menu also has developed meat-free directions.

Whitby’s other formats make strong use of the room and its outlook. Friday and Saturday buffet dinners combine cold platters, salads and sushi with rotating hot dishes, carvery, live cooking and a broad dessert table. High tea arranges sandwiches, savouries, scones and small sweets across three tiers with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Daily breakfast and a late-afternoon happy hour fill the spaces between those occasion-focused services.

Address: Level 17, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Whitby's Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Dinner – Small Plates

Available 5.30-9.30pm. Dietary codes: Vegetarian (v), vegan (vgn), gluten-free (gf), dairy-free (df), nut-free (nf), gluten-free on request (gf*). Gluten-free dishes may contain traces of gluten.

Garlic Ciabatta Bread

$18

v, nf | Served with balsamic glaze

Soup of the Day

$19

Please ask your server for today’s soup, served with bread and butter

Oysters

ea $5.50

gf, df, nf | Natural, mignonette, lemon or beer battered, lemon aioli *Minimum order 3nos

Grilled Halloumi

$23

v, gf, nf | With roasted purple kumara & pumpkin, Kawakawa tzatziki and pickled shallots

Golden Fried Beetroot

$20

v, nf | With pickled fennel, chive and lemon aioli

Fish Crudo

$28

nf | Nori crusted daily fresh white fish, yuzu ponzu, salmon caviar and radish sprouts

Steamed Green Lipped Mussels

$28

nf | With sriracha butter and sourdough bread

Lamb Salad

$28

Lemongrass marinated lamb, fresh herb salad, crispy noodles and Nuoc Mam Cham

Dinner – From The Grill

Served with rocket & parmesan salad and choice of merlot jus, peppercorn sauce or Café De Paris butter.

AngusPure Sirloin (220g)

$52

gf, nf

AngusPure Eye Fillet (200g)

$60

gf, nf

B & B Chicken Breast (210g)

$35

gf, nf

Dinner – Sides

Fresh Garden Salad

ea $14

vgn, gf, nf

Miso Braised Bok choy

v, gf, nf

Chimichurri Crispy Potatoes

v, nf

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

v, gf, nf

Dinner – Large Plates

Portobello Risotto

$33 / Add free-range chicken + $10

v, gf | With creamy arborio rice, roasted portobello, wilted baby spinach and blue cheese

Roasted Harissa Cauliflower

$32

vgn, gf | With hummus, rockets, harissa chickpeas and balsamic reduction

Mount Cook Salmon

$49

gf, nf | Tuscan butter beans, kale and chimichurri

Pan Seared Catch of the Day

$42

nf | Tare glazed, crispy sticky rice cake, bok choy and miso beurre blanc

Pork Katsu

$38

nf | With citrus shaved fennel & cabbage with plum agrodolce

Lamb Shank

$48

gf, nf | With red wine and rosemary jus, creamy potato mash, baby carrots and broad beans

Dinner – Desserts

Spiced Chocolate & Orange Layer Cake

$19

v, nf | With orange gel, crème fraiche and freeze-dried orange

Maple Walnut Pudding

$19

v | With caramelised walnuts, brown butter crumble and vanilla ice cream

Dessert Tasting Plate

$25

Chef’s selection of petit fours, perfect for two

Black Doris Plum Ice Cream

$16

v, gf* | Central Otago plum ice cream served with shortbread

Kapiti Cheese Board

$38

v, gf* | Selection of New Zealand premium cheese served with grapes, quince jelly, nuts and crackers

Liqueur Coffee / Affogato

$18

Espresso shot with your choice of Kahlua, Baileys or Frangelico, served with cream or ice cream

Lunch – Bread, Soup & Salads

Available 12.00-2.30pm. Dietary codes: Vegetarian (v), vegan (vgn), gluten-free (gf), dairy-free (df), nut-free (nf), gluten-free on request (gf*). Gluten-free dishes may contain traces of gluten.

Garlic Ciabatta Bread

$18

v, nf | Served with balsamic glaze

Soup of the Day

$19

Please ask your server for today’s soup, served with bread and butter

Caesar Salad

$25 / Add free-range chicken + $10

nf | Romaine lettuce, smoked bacon, poached egg, anchovies, croutons, parmesan and garlic dressing

Lamb Salad

$28

Lemongrass marinated lamb, fresh herb salad, crispy noodles and Nuoc Mam Cham

Lunch – Mains

Portobello Risotto

$33 / Add free-range chicken + $10

v, gf | With creamy arborio rice, roasted portobello, wilted baby spinach and blue cheese

Roasted Mushroom & Kale Pizza

$26

v, nf | Mozzarella and balsamic reduction

Chipotle Chicken Cheese Melt

$23

With red onion, avocado ranch, sourdough and fries

Fish & Chips

$35 / Swap to grilled fish + $5

nf | Beer-battered fish served with fries, tartar sauce and lemon

Beef Short Rib Pie

$19

nf | Slow braised beef short rib, mushroom & cheese pie served with garden salad and tomato ketchup

Chicken & Coconut Curry Bowl

$35

gf, df | With red curry paste, Asian vegetables served with jasmine rice

Beef Burger

$35

AngusPure beef patty, streaky bacon, gherkins, cheddar, lettuce, burger sauce, seeded brioche bun and fries. Vegetarian patty and gluten-free bun available

Lunch – Sides

Fresh Garden Salad

ea $14

vgn, gf, nf

Steamed Vegetables

vgn, gf, nf

French Fries

v, nf

Lunch – Desserts

Spiced Chocolate & Orange Layer Cake

$19

v, nf | With orange gel, crème fraiche and freeze-dried orange

Dessert Tasting Plate

$25

Chef’s selection of petit fours, perfect for two

Black Doris Plum Ice Cream

$16

v, gf* | Central Otago plum ice cream served with shortbread

Buffet Dinner

Available Friday & Saturday only, 5.30-9.30pm. Above menu items are subject to change according to availability. Additional surcharges for credit cards applied.

Soup of the day (two choices available)

Freshly baked bread and rolls served with butter and margarine

Platters of continental style meats including succulent honey cured ham, smoked and cured meats, roasted chicken pieces and boiled eggs

Gourmet potato salad with mustard mayonnaise

Beetroot salad with black olive & balsamic reduction

Garden fresh lettuce with tomato & cucumber

Baby shrimp salad & pineapple with citrus dressing

Selection of condiments, chutneys and dressings

Sushi served with traditional accompaniments

Chef’s choice of roast carving with condiments

Watch our talented chefs transform the art of serving food into a live culinary experience with daily specials and local ingredients cooked as per your taste

Locally sourced prime beef, lamb, fish or chicken dishes with traditional accompaniments alternating daily

Traditionally prepared stews and curries

Fresh pasta accompanied by sauce of the day

Seasonal vegetable dishes and potatoes

Vegetarian dish of the day

A selection of freshly made gateaux, tarts and pastries

Classic crème caramel and mousse dessert

Homemade mini pavlova with fruit topping

Chunky fresh fruit salad accompanied with fresh whipped cream

Warm pudding with vanilla custard

Ice cream cart with flavours of ice-cream & sorbet

New Zealand cheeses served with crackers, nuts and dried fruit

Freshly brewed coffee, tea and a selection of herbal infusions

Tapas & Bar – Asian Tapas

Available from 4pm. To Share / Small Plates. Mix & Match: Two for 22 | Three for 33 | Four for 44. Dietary codes: Vegetarian (v), vegan (vgn), gluten-free (gf), dairy-free (df), nut-free (nf). Gluten-free dishes may contain traces of gluten.

Grilled Edamame

$12

vgn, gf | With shichimi salt

Salt & Pepper Lotus Root

$12

vgn, nf | With sriracha sauce

Mushroom & Cabbage Dumplings

$12

v, df, nf (4pcs) | With chilli soy sauce

Chicken & Corn Dim Sims

$12

df, nf (4pcs) | With chilli soy sauce

Fried Chicken Wontons

$12

nf (3pcs) | With sweet & sour sauce

Prawn & Chive Har Gow

$12

nf (3pcs) | With chilli soy sauce

Pork Juicy Buns

$12

df, nf (3pcs) | With chilli oil

Steamed Pork Bun

nf (1pce) | With chilli oil and spring onion

Korean Fish Bao

nf (1pce) | BBQ-glazed crispy fish with Asian slaw

Kids Lunch & Dinner Menu

Available 12.00-2.30pm and 5.30-9.30pm. Dietary codes: Vegetarian (v), vegan (vgn), gluten-free (gf), dairy-free (df), nut-free (nf), dairy-free on request (df*). Gluten-free dishes may contain traces of gluten.

Two Course Meal with Kid’s Orange Juice

$40

Soup of the Day

$16

Please ask your server for today’s freshly prepared soup, Served with bread and butter

Roasted Mushroom & Kale Pizza

$26

v, nf | Mozzarella cheese and balsamic reduction

Chipotle Chicken Cheese Melt

$19

nf | Chipotle chicken, red onion, toasted sourdough and fries

Baked Mac & Cheese

$25

v | Macaroni pasta in a rich golden cheese sauce with pesto

Fish & Chips

$25

nf | Beer-battered fish served with fries, tartar sauce, and lemon

Chicken & Coconut Curry Bowl

$25

gf, df | Chicken and Asian vegetables in a red coconut curry, served with jasmine rice

Cheese Burger

$25

nf | Beef patty, cheddar cheese, brioche bun and fries

Ice Cream Sundae

$16

v, gf | Two scoops of vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce

Seasonal Fruit Salad

$16

v, gf, df* | Fresh seasonal fruit salad served with vanilla ice cream

Beer – Bottled 330ml

Monteith’s Light Lager 2.5%

$11

New Zealand

Heineken 0.0%

$11

Holland

DB Export Gold

$10

New Zealand

Monteith’s Original Ale

$12

New Zealand

Classic Cocktails

$22. *Available from 3pm onwards. A wide range of classic cocktails available upon request.

Cosmopolitan

$22

Finlandia Vodka | Triple Sec | cranberry juice | lime juice

Margarita

$22

El Jimador Blanco Tequila | Triple Sec | lime juice

Mojito

$22

Flor de Cana White Rum | lime & mint syrup | lemonade

Toblerone

$22

Baileys | Kahlua | Frangelico | fresh cream | honey syrup

Jimmy’s Cocktails

$26

Blood Orange

$26

Frozen Peach Margarita

$26

Caramel Hazlenut Martini

$26

Finlandia Vodka | Frangelico | caramel shot | fresh cream

Cucumber Rosemary Spritzer

$26

Haymans London Dry Gin | cucumber rosemary puree | cucumber syrup | soda water

House Spirits

$7 single | $10 double

Finlandia Vodka

single $7 / double $10

Finland

Hayman’s Gin

single $7 / double $10

England

Early Times Bourbon

single $7 / double $10

Kentucky USA

Mount Gay Eclipse Rum

single $7 / double $10

Barbados

Gin

Tanqueray

$11

Scotland

Hayman’s Sloe

$12

England

Bombay Sapphire

$12.50

England

Roku

$13.50

Japan

Rum

Bacardi White

$11

Bermuda

Coruba

$11

Jamaica

Appleton

$11.50

Jamaica

Bunderberg

$12.50

Australia

Liqueur’s

Chambord

$11

France

Baileys*

$10

Ireland

Southern Comfort

$11

USA

Soda | Water | Kombucha

GLS | CARAFE

Coca-Cola | Zero Sugar

GLS $5.50 / CARAFE $15

Coca-Cola | Zero Sugar

Lemonade | Fanta | L&P

GLS $5.50 / CARAFE $15

Soda Water

GLS $5

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Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar Menu

Whitby's Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Dinner – Small Plates

Dinner – From The Grill

Dinner – Sides

Dinner – Large Plates

Dinner – Desserts

Lunch – Bread, Soup & Salads

Lunch – Mains

Lunch – Sides

Lunch – Desserts

Buffet Dinner

Tapas & Bar – Asian Tapas

Kids Lunch & Dinner Menu

Beer – Bottled 330ml

Classic Cocktails

Jimmy’s Cocktails

House Spirits

Gin

Rum

Liqueur’s

Soda | Water | Kombucha

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