Classic, delicious, fresh fish and chips. Really popular place with locals, and only open for…read moredinner. Their full scoop of chips is a very generous scoop! We ordered one hoki, one fish burger, and a battered fish of the day, as well as one scoop of chips and one scoop of seasoned wedges (SO GOOD). The fish of the day came as a pretty good-sized fillet. The fish burger was a delightful surprise - several smaller pieces of fried battered fish, lettuce, mayo, caramelized onions, and tart-sweet pickled beet slices. Seabreeze also sell single packets of Wattie's tomato sauce, tartare sauce, and aioli for 60 cents a pop, and larger cans of the tomato sauce for $2 NZD. This is a takeaway joint, and they have some chairs inside for a comfortable wait. There are also three tables, but they're very small, so if you want to eat there you might be able to if they're not occupied by waiting customers, but don't necessarily count on it :)

This was the first place we stopped for a bite after landing in Nelson. The drinks, food, and staff…read morewere good. We were there early (but had been on a flight for several hours), so I am sure we looked crazy coming in before noon for beers but the staff didn't give us too many strange looks ;)

Amazing calamari, amazing music and nice variety of fish options from two funny sweet knowledgeable…read moredudes- right across from the beach

My partner and I shared a half scoop of chips (with a ketchup packet for $0.50 extra) and two…read moregurnard fillets. We spent around ~$23. At the time that we ordered, there were 4 different fish that you could choose from. The service was quick and there is a clock behind the order counter that tells you how long your estimated wait time will be (ours was about 30 minutes on a Sunday evening). The fish and chips does not come with any dipping sauces or lemon, but there is extra salt and bottles of malt vinegar on the tables. The chips were well salted and thoroughly cooked and the fish was perfectly breaded and fried (not to soggy or crispy). Everything was very tasty! I would highly recommend stopping here for fish and chips if you're in Mapua.

Local fish & chips place that everyone loves in Mapua! We usually get whatever they have on daily…read morespecial (depends on the season.) One scoop of chips is $4.90. I've seen other places offer soggy & cold $3/scoop chips but chips from The Smokehouse is definitely worth paying $5! You can take it to go and have it at the wine bar or the brewery at Mapua Wharf. Perfect for a sunny day lunch/dinner. If you're there on a busy day, be aware of the line up and wait time. I've seen people waiting for their food for 40 mins. I suggest you place your order first and then go wander around the wharf! They also sell smoked fish and pate at the counter. Will try the smoked fish next time!

We tried all of their fish: delicious! Crispy, freshly fried, and amazing…read more Scallops: drool... These were perfectly cooked, tender and moist. We only got 2x, but wished we had ordered a 1/2 dozen. Mussels: These were over-cooked. They were OK to eat but we would not order them again. Kumara chips: DELICIOUS!!!! Kumara chips are delicious! We ate here twice because they were that good. If you want a good cheap meal, come here!

Great fish and chips. The choices are great: a handful of different fish, and several varieties of…read morechips. I had Blue Cod with fries. The kumara was really tasty though. I'd get those instead of regular fries (chips). The fish fillets are large and one will feed most people. Half order of chips was decent. I could have gone for a little more of both. This would be a strong 4 stars if all the little extras didn't cost $.30. Ketchup, $.30. Lemon, you got it, $.30, etc.

These burgers are insane! An absolute must-try while in the area - and much, much better than the…read morePark Cafe nearby. These burgers are absolutely massive - you'll be lucky to finish yours! Very fairly priced and delicious fresh toppings. We really liked the Cowpat - just classic toppings you can't go wrong with. I loved their lamb burger too! My partner got the Hau and felt it was too big, too much on top, and too many flavors. Their fries were delicious, and their chicken nuggets were seriously just like McD's - but better. The owners/team cooking onsite couldn't be nicer - just truly genuine locals happy to serve. They have soda, drinks and desserts for sale in the fridges onsite too. You'll find communal picnic table seating onsite as well. Can't recommend them enough after a big day hiking Abel Tasman!

Food was mouthwatering, bursting oot the seams with flavour. Great little place and real friendly…read morelad. 11/10 would recommend

My husband and I needed a place to grab lunch after the ferry ride, and didn't want to stray too…read morefar as we had a train ride coming up. We walked in to Cockles since they had a patio to eat on and it was the most beautiful day. The menu was extremely limited (maybe 5 items to eat), but we found out that it was the first week the new owners had it. They said they had some changes coming and didn't want to roll out a whole menu ASAP. They wanted to perfect it and make changes to make the place theirs. The wife and son were very friendly and welcoming. I had the blue cod fish and chips and it was probably some of the best fish & chips I have ever had! I was extremely impressed. They had a decent beer selection, too. I am excited for this couple to see what they do with this place, especially if the fish and chips were that good! (By the looks of the new menu now- it looks amazing!)

The service, the people, the food. Everything at this restaurant is exactly what you want after a…read morelong drive to the north side of South Island. Complete with a beautiful view of the shore, you are cutting your vacation to Abel Tasman short if you don't get the Mussels & house pilsner here.

Mussels were unwashed, with sand crabs and ocean debris in every bite. Ciabatta bread was…read moredoughy--butter and toppings were ok at best. Fiji style ceviche was fine. Most of the staff were having issues. Table next to us were waiting 20 minutes just for beer. The lady who brought out our food was pleasant, she was the saving grace . Location is amazing. Wish the food was edible. Hopefully we just hit this place on a bad day. But would rather drive 15 minutes to get food than come back here.

When ever I,m in picton on a Thursday or Friday I Always call in for a blue cod fish burger,…read morebattered mussels ( which are huge ) & 1/2 scoop chips ! They are beautiful ! , the burger is made with fresh bun & the fish sticks out couple inches either side of the bun , I guess the rest of the food is just as good but I only ever buy the above, well worth a visit. $15.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem while driving to the French Pass from Blenheim. Had to try the green…read moremuscle platter which did not disappoint. A good sampling of every which way muscles can be prepared. 10/10 would recommend a visit

We had no initial intention of dining in Havelock, while on our way to Nelson for the evening,…read morehowever during a kayaking tour we learned Havelock is the Green Mussel Capital of the World! when in Rome...right?! We were encouraged to try the Mussel Pot Sampler. DELICIOUS. So much variety on one plate; the largest, juiciest mussels we've ever had. The variety included: smoked, marinated, creamy white wine sauce, bacon & cheese, garlic & herb, spicy tangy zing, fried, croquettes, with a side of fresh homemade bread. My husband and I split the platter and were equally well stuffed. Along with dinner, we enjoyed reading the table booklet all about mussels & the area's history. The town of Havelock is a quaint town, factoring in this delicious meal, this is a don't miss pit stop!

I am HUGELY remiss in posting a review. Today my daughter called me "remember that place in Nelson…read moreNZ with the smoked manhattan drinks?" Oh yes I do, in fact it was a highlight of places we visited in New Zealand. Inside is a pretty classic setting. Black tablecloths with white butcher paper. Clean, cozy. The first thing we noticed was this very small bar with 6 tiers of shelves hosting all sorts of spirits and alcohol, and the bar tender was ever so gracious. Our table wasn't quite ready but we enjoyed our chat with the bartender and honestly could have waited longer. The menu for drinks and food was immediately appealing. We tried their smoked manhattans. Delicious. They made it at the table and that was just fun. I got their scallops. Fresh, simple goodness. We shared their fries and I rolled my eyes. Great food, service and overall a charming relaxed and gem of a place in Nelson. Highly recommend!

A delightful setting with great seafood. Ok you hungry travelers tired of mediocre tourist food--…read moretry Cod and Lobster in the town of Nelson. Named after the British Admiral but hey, hi there anyway. Fresh is the name of the game here. You want it, they have it. A beautiful setting. Inside and out. I love it didn't feel touristy. Crazy good bar- see pic-- and great wine list. A lot of great regional pinot noir. Fairly priced for very high quality. I paid around $90 NZ for a hard to get delicious bottle. Try Burnt Cottage if you're into Pinot. Go here. Don't hesitate