Fantastic food. We were the only diners that evening, so the chef came out and greeted us. He…read moremodified the menu for us based on something he was preparing for an event the next day. Everything we tried was fantastic, including the wine, of course!

This is a super fun spot to try multiple wines. It is called the wine station for a few reasons -…read morethere are stations of wines that you self pour using a card that records drink prices owed at the end. You also have the option to buy a pre-paid card if you'd like to avoid over-spending (as I imagine it's easy to do). This bar is also near the tracks and the railway does pass by. Perhaps this spot was once a station stop? I did not ask. Wines are a win. Atmosphere is also cool - couches and low tables: great for socializing. There was a small menu. I ordered a meat plate, but the cuts didn't impress me and we weren't served forks. But - with that said, I don't think people come to this station for a meal. It's wine all the way! And what a great way to try all the delicious wines of the fantastic Marlborough region. Close to the town center, we easily walked back to town after our tasting.

We were here with a group tour and had several breakfasts and one dinner. The food here for dinner…read moreis really good. Sunday is roast day and I had the Pork Roast - amazing. Tender, flavorful. The tomato entree was also beautiful- ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. All 6 at our table enjoyed their meals. Fun martinis for dessert! Breakfast buffet was OK, pretty small and I didn't t care for a lot on the buffet. The breakfast a la carte menu was very good. The potato, hummus, kimchi bowl (vegan) was really nice. Atmosphere is basic, clean and waitstaff is very friendly.

We had a great time. Service was fine, but wine flights were diverse and delicious! And the pizza…read morewas yummy.

From the owner: Rimu Wine Bar at the Mapua Wharf offers an extensive range of premium Nelson region wines and a few…read morefavourites from New Zealand and around the world. All wines are available to taste, by the glass and by the bottle. You can also purchase wines and beers to take home. Rimu also has a range of quality whiskeys, ports and liqueurs, along with some of the finest craft beers available. Enjoy our wood fired pizzas, platters, or bring in your fish and chips from the Smokehouse to enjoy with your drinks. Watch out for special events over the winter months and come and enjoy the evening with friends in front of our roaring fire.

We stumbled upon Noble Rot by accident. We were warmly greeted and delighted by one of the best…read moremeals we have had in some time. The grouper was cooked as well as any piece of fish I have ever eaten. It was accompanied by a blind flight of New Zealand whites. We finished with delish cheeses and dessert wine.

This spot is in the old part of Wellington and it is a cool funky location. It's in a pedestrian…read moreonly section and has got an old world vibe. The place has an extensive wine list and we loved the lovely Pinot noir that was their special on the list. They have lots of European wines but they are also a great spot for trying the local product. The fresh fish was really delicious crisp and well done. The appetizer plates were also delicious. The place is relatively small, so make reservations. It was a hot day when we were there, so be prepared as there is no air conditioning, but you definitely feel like you are in a bar somewhere in Eastern Europe.

The River Kitchen was so amazing we went both mornings when we were in Nelson. The Eggs Benedict…read morewith mushrooms and bacon was delish and so were the chicken bites. The baked items aren't to be missed either.

Perfect brunch spot, shaded by trees next to the river. Thankfully, they post their holiday hours…read moreon their IG and were open New Year's Day. We got the Eggs Benedict with bacon, and burger, both were delicious though the burger is a little sweet (comes with beets and BBQ sauce). Servers were friendly and accommodating. They also have a selection of coffee, pastries, juices and sandwiches to go.

Food was superb!!! What a treat. We had the vegetarian falafel, steak and fish of the day. With a…read moreside of the crispy potatoes. All were amazing. Our server was lovely. Wine was delicious. And the restaurant has great vibes. Do note they eat early around here and the host needed permission from the kitchen to seat us at 7:45. So glad they did!

The Apple Shed came highly recommended for their beer battered fish and chips, despite the price…read more My partner and I came here to order the fish and chips, but when we did, our waiter told us that they didn't serve fish and chips. He sent us to the Smokehouse next door. Confused, we looked at the menu they have displayed outside and it says 'Beer Battered Fish & Chips.' We ended up going to the Smokehouse and had a wonderful experience. AND we didn't have to spend $32 on one dish to do so.

This place was pretty good for lunch. Good food, great service, and nice atmosphere. We enjoyed…read moreour meal here, but it didn't really live up to all the hype. I enjoyed my fish special, but my mother in law was not a fan on hers. My father-in-law really liked his seafood chowder, and my husband liked his duck salad. The cold Brewed coffee was great too. The service was excellent - very friendly and warm. They were happy to replace my mother-in-law's coffee when she ordered the wrong one by accident. The waitress also heard us talking about our upcoming visit to Kaikoura and gave us some helpful advice. They also had free wifi and gave our whole family access codes, which we really appreciated! The ambiance was nice - elegant and nicely decorated for the holidays. Overall, a great place!

We were visiting Nelson and stopped in the downtown to walk around. We tied Fords for a light…read moresnack. I had a nice berry muffin. It was very good and the place is a nice stop during the day. We visited in Mar 2017.

This is a very relaxed place. You can stop in for brunch, lunch, a coffee, dinner or drinks. I like…read moreits location, along Chews Lane, which is out of the Willis Street bustle but still very convenient for office workers and having a quiet meeting. The staff are helpful and the the range of food looks good.