Eat in Wellington- Everything you need to know:
Wellington is known as the culinary capital. We are famous for tucked-away bars (with award-winning bartenders), quirky cafes, award-winning restaurants, curly fries and really good coffee. Just head to Courtenay Place or Cuba Street and you will know what I am talking about!
You will see I have written about two restaurants in particular on the sub pages (The Crab Shack and the Foxglove) but I wanted to give a few more ideas on this page.
So, I have divided Wellington Eateries are divided into three sections: Fine Dining, Restaurants and Cafés. Below are a few of my absolute favourite eateries in each section.
You will see I have written about two restaurants in particular on the sub pages (The Crab Shack and the Foxglove) but I wanted to give a few more ideas on this page.
So, I have divided Wellington Eateries are divided into three sections: Fine Dining, Restaurants and Cafés. Below are a few of my absolute favourite eateries in each section.
Fine Dining
Logan Brown
Logan Brown is one of the well-known eateries in Wellington. It is the supreme winner of the
Restaurant of the Year awards in 2009. The menu exhibits the best of New Zealand produce in dishes that are outstanding in presentation and in taste. Elegant yet relaxed dining and delicious food make Logan Brown so
great. Au Pairs, this restaurant would be a fantastic treat and experience to explore the food of New Zealand.
Details for Logan Brown:
Corner of Cuba and Vivian Streets,
192 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington City.
Lunch & High tea: Tues - Sat 12 noon
Dinner: Mon - Sun from 5.30pm
Phone 04 801 5114 or visit loganbrown.co.nz
The White House
At the White House restaurant, you will experience first class
dining in an elegant and picturesque environment. It is part of their policy to source seasonal local product wherever they can. The restaurant even operates their own roof top garden.
Since 1992, The White House has consistently ranked among the capital’s finest restaurants. The White House Restaurant specializes in local seafood, prime meat and game and uses local, seasonal organic produce. You can choose from their à la carte menu, try our popular degustation menu or do lunch with our fixed priced three course menu .
Details for The White House:
Upstairs,
232 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Open Wednesday to Friday 11:30am – 2pm
and 7 days 5:30pm – late
Phone: 04 385 8555 or visit www.whr.co.nz
Logan Brown is one of the well-known eateries in Wellington. It is the supreme winner of the
Restaurant of the Year awards in 2009. The menu exhibits the best of New Zealand produce in dishes that are outstanding in presentation and in taste. Elegant yet relaxed dining and delicious food make Logan Brown so
great. Au Pairs, this restaurant would be a fantastic treat and experience to explore the food of New Zealand.
Details for Logan Brown:
Corner of Cuba and Vivian Streets,
192 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington City.
Lunch & High tea: Tues - Sat 12 noon
Dinner: Mon - Sun from 5.30pm
Phone 04 801 5114 or visit loganbrown.co.nz
The White House
At the White House restaurant, you will experience first class
dining in an elegant and picturesque environment. It is part of their policy to source seasonal local product wherever they can. The restaurant even operates their own roof top garden.
Since 1992, The White House has consistently ranked among the capital’s finest restaurants. The White House Restaurant specializes in local seafood, prime meat and game and uses local, seasonal organic produce. You can choose from their à la carte menu, try our popular degustation menu or do lunch with our fixed priced three course menu .
Details for The White House:
Upstairs,
232 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Open Wednesday to Friday 11:30am – 2pm
and 7 days 5:30pm – late
Phone: 04 385 8555 or visit www.whr.co.nz
Restaurants
The Lone Star
The Lone Star is famous for providing quality with quantity, using only the best and freshest local produce. It’s not only the size of the meals that are memorable- the service too, is legendary- your meals are served with a genuine smile in generous portions. Situated in the Globe Building on Courtney Quarter, the Lone Star Wellington restaurant offers a spacious cowboy themed dining area complete with dining booths. Seating up to 130, the restaurant menu includes Lone Star classics such as Redneck Ribs, Cajun Chicken and the 'Big John' Sirloin.
Details for the Lone Star:
66 Tory Street, Wellington
Cafe open: Mon - Fri 5.30pm - late, Sat & Sun 5.00pm - late
Bar open: Mon - Sun 4pm - late
Phone: 04 385 4848 or visit www.lonestar.co.nz/location/12/wellington.aspx
Dockside Restaurant and Bar
Dockside Restaurant & Bar is situated at the heart of Queens Wharf, and is one of Wellington’s most diverse venues with the ability to cater to every need. Housed in an historic waterfront shed it enjoys stunning views from every aspect with a maritime theme throughout. Dockside offers a largely seafood based menu focusing on the best of what New Zealand has to offer. The menu changes daily with emphasis on the best freshest produce, and providing even the most regular customers with new choices and the latest catch.
Details for Dockside Wellington:
Shed 3, Queens Wharf,
Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours: From midday Monday-Friday, 11am Saturday, and 10.30am Sunday. Open late every night, seven days a week. Friday nights provide a social spot (Calling all Au Pairs!) with dancing to some of the greatest and latest music available.
Phone: 04 499 9900 or visit www.docksidenz.com
The Lone Star is famous for providing quality with quantity, using only the best and freshest local produce. It’s not only the size of the meals that are memorable- the service too, is legendary- your meals are served with a genuine smile in generous portions. Situated in the Globe Building on Courtney Quarter, the Lone Star Wellington restaurant offers a spacious cowboy themed dining area complete with dining booths. Seating up to 130, the restaurant menu includes Lone Star classics such as Redneck Ribs, Cajun Chicken and the 'Big John' Sirloin.
Details for the Lone Star:
66 Tory Street, Wellington
Cafe open: Mon - Fri 5.30pm - late, Sat & Sun 5.00pm - late
Bar open: Mon - Sun 4pm - late
Phone: 04 385 4848 or visit www.lonestar.co.nz/location/12/wellington.aspx
Dockside Restaurant and Bar
Dockside Restaurant & Bar is situated at the heart of Queens Wharf, and is one of Wellington’s most diverse venues with the ability to cater to every need. Housed in an historic waterfront shed it enjoys stunning views from every aspect with a maritime theme throughout. Dockside offers a largely seafood based menu focusing on the best of what New Zealand has to offer. The menu changes daily with emphasis on the best freshest produce, and providing even the most regular customers with new choices and the latest catch.
Details for Dockside Wellington:
Shed 3, Queens Wharf,
Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours: From midday Monday-Friday, 11am Saturday, and 10.30am Sunday. Open late every night, seven days a week. Friday nights provide a social spot (Calling all Au Pairs!) with dancing to some of the greatest and latest music available.
Phone: 04 499 9900 or visit www.docksidenz.com
Cafés
Prefab
Prefab is a unique and unpretentious eatery space with extraordinary natural light, large North-West facing terrace and the Southern Hemisphere's longest espresso bar. It is an all in one eatery, coffee roastery, community hub, events facility and showcase for New Zealand design. refab is a 130 seater eatery space with a fresh atmosphere. The food showcases the talent of chefs here in Wellington. It is personally one of my favourite cafes. I ordered the pizza, and it was incredible. From the base, to the fillings, to the sauce. A must-visit!
Details for Prefab:
14 Jessie Street,
Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am till 4pm, Saturday, 8am till 4pm and closed on Sundays.
Phone: 04 385 2263 or visit www.pre-fab.co.nz
Café Polo
Café Polo in Miramar brings you honest, homemade seasonal food with welcoming local bistro-style service. Named after the nearby historic Miramar Polo Grounds, Café Polo looks back to slower times to produce food made with care and the freshest ingredients to enjoy with friends and family.They strive to bring you the best local produce based on the principles of ‘Slow Food’ - supporting local suppliers, using additive free products, free range meat and eggs and organic fair trade coffee - with great service to match.
Details for Cafe Polo:Cnr Rotheram Terrace and Para Street,
Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours: They open for breakfast and lunch from 8am Tuesday to Saturday and dinner for four nights a week (Wednesday – Saturday) with early bookings from 5.30pm. It is recommended to book in advance.
Phone: 04 380 7273 or visit www.cafepolo.co.nz
Prefab is a unique and unpretentious eatery space with extraordinary natural light, large North-West facing terrace and the Southern Hemisphere's longest espresso bar. It is an all in one eatery, coffee roastery, community hub, events facility and showcase for New Zealand design. refab is a 130 seater eatery space with a fresh atmosphere. The food showcases the talent of chefs here in Wellington. It is personally one of my favourite cafes. I ordered the pizza, and it was incredible. From the base, to the fillings, to the sauce. A must-visit!
Details for Prefab:
14 Jessie Street,
Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am till 4pm, Saturday, 8am till 4pm and closed on Sundays.
Phone: 04 385 2263 or visit www.pre-fab.co.nz
Café Polo
Café Polo in Miramar brings you honest, homemade seasonal food with welcoming local bistro-style service. Named after the nearby historic Miramar Polo Grounds, Café Polo looks back to slower times to produce food made with care and the freshest ingredients to enjoy with friends and family.They strive to bring you the best local produce based on the principles of ‘Slow Food’ - supporting local suppliers, using additive free products, free range meat and eggs and organic fair trade coffee - with great service to match.
Details for Cafe Polo:Cnr Rotheram Terrace and Para Street,
Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
Opening hours: They open for breakfast and lunch from 8am Tuesday to Saturday and dinner for four nights a week (Wednesday – Saturday) with early bookings from 5.30pm. It is recommended to book in advance.
Phone: 04 380 7273 or visit www.cafepolo.co.nz