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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

My wife and I had a Wednesday night dinner reservation at 6:30. Tuesday evening my wife had a bike…read moreaccident that made it uncomfortable to chew. When we called at 5PM Wednesday (when they opened) we asked if there was a soup she could have (or a single course along those lines). Instead, they recreated and reformed the whole tasting menu for her to a more delicate and easier to bite into dishes. My wife was nervous about going out to a nice restaurant with bruising and stitches and Arbour and it's staff made her night. The food was amazing, and the service even more so. I can't thank them enough for turning what could've been a sad night into something we will never ever forget.

Even my sweetest of sweet teeth had had enough of the sugary pancake breakfasts I'd been eating…read morethroughout our trip, so I homed in on the "pan con tomate" at the Morri Street Cafe for a savory breakfast refresher and quickly fell in love. This is your dish if you aren't an egg person but still want something savory and complex, but there are plenty of other great options too. The Morri Street Cafe was spacious, low-key, and perfect for either a quick grab-and-go or a more leisurely morning wake up.

On our drive back to Christchurch we stopped here after many recommendations from travel books…read more Morrison Street Cafe is a low-key, simply decorated cafe that caters more to the stomach than the eyes. Touted as more of a locals spot, there is a community board on the wall and the artwork on the wall is often for sale. When there is a gap in available artwork and the walls are bare, the space can get particularly loud, especially with young children and groups of people dining. The service is still pretty efficient despite the crowds. We had a trim flat white, an Americano, the eggs Benedict with local bacon and the salted caramel & strawberry pancakes. The eggs benedict was spot on perfection with an incredible light but well-prepared hollandaise to top. The eggs were cooked just right and the bacon had a slight crisp to the edges. The eggs Benedict came heaped with spinach and chives which added a great flavor and added touch of healthiness on top of the soft bagel the Benedict was served on. Needless to say, the plate was licked clean. The pancakes were made with a wholemeal batter and were extremely fluffy. The pancakes were topped with fresh strawberries and a rhubarb compote that was bright, tart and totally complemented the salted caramel sauce that was served in lieu of syrup. If you've never had pancakes with caramel sauce, you must try it here. I had my dish served with yoghurt but cream is also an option. The prices are reasonable and the service is quick and friendly. If you're stopping in Nelson, you absolutely must find your way over to Morrison Street Cafe.

Very friendly and hospitable owners, and the best chicken salad with coconut ever! Would…read moredefinitely recommend to all.

Really nice breakfast spot in the heart of downtown Nelson…read more Nice cozy outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious coffee. The Sweet Waffles come with bacon and fruit.... soo good... The coffee is fantastic too, apparently they get their own Sweet As blend from Zumo Coffee Roaster around the corner. Nice Spot 5 Stars for food, coffee, outside seating, and very nice Staff