Sprig + Fern operates a myriad of taverns and taprooms throughout the Nelson-Tasman region. While…read morethe actual brewery is located in Richmond, you can only drink (and eat) at the satellite locations. This one seemed a more scenic spot with its location near Tahunanui Beach. It doesn't sit on the beach (nothing does), but it was quite peaceful to sit on the patio, drinking up some Vitamin D, salt air wafting through the air. Delicious pub food is to be had with some creative inclusions like bao buns and seafood. We had a lamb burger and poke bowl alongside some suds. The Nectaron Pale really set things alight with its punchiness though the West Coast Awesome Mix was a worthy contender. In general, though, their beers are on the lighter side with an even grassiness. They even have ciders for more light options. The bites were yummy enough though the poke bowl's avocado was quite over ripe. Easy pickings for free street parking right out front. If you do desire to pop into one of the Sprig+Fern locations, this one should be it!

What an excellent place to eat, with friendly service, delicious food and a great atmosphere. We…read moreall enjoyed our meals - the classic burger and fries and the pulled lamb tacos were particularly impressive. Totally recommend and would go back.

I mean this sincerely, our meal at Hopgoods was one of the 4 or 5 best meals we ever had anywhere…read more Everything from start to finish was perfect. Everyone was warm and friendly, the service was impeccable and the food was absolutely out of this world. Every course...delicious! That includes the warm sourdough bread with a mushroom butter. Everything is creative. We had the ahi tuna, iceberg salad with bacon, and goat cheese puff pastry and tomato starters, then moved into the Snapper and Steak main entrees. We finished with a brown sugar custard and vanilla gelato with berries for dessert. I'd go back here in a heartbeat even though it's 6500 miles from home for us! We loved this place.

A perfect meal in a charming spot provided by friendly people. (No more to say, but Yelp requires…read more85 chars., so...

Came after the WOW exhibit, which is just across the street for a drink. I had the 5 malt old dark…read moreand it was great. Looks pretty busy current and a good atmosphere. Good place for a drink. Also close to airport. FREE WIFI

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!

This place is easily one of my favorites in Nelson. #1 reason being the bartender is extremely…read moretalented and the extensive drink menu is spot on! He's so talented, you can give him a spirit and a flavor you love, and he'll make you the best drink you've ever had. I love coming in and sitting at the bar watching him make cocktails and drinking his concoctions. It's the closest thing to BK/NYC I have seen in the Nelson Tasman area. Secondly, the food is great and the service is always spot on. The place reminds me of an authentic NYC restaurant that's been around for 50+ years. I have eaten here twice and was very impressed with the seasonal menu and the quality of the dishes. The last time I was here I had the chickpea & halloumi fitters which were delicious and the spiced rare tuna encrusted in sesame seeds which was also very tasty. For sides, we split the sautéed broccoli with sundried tomato & pine nut pesto and the truffle fries with grated parmesan. Everything was devoured. The waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable and informative of the menu. She was really on her 'A' game. I quite liked her, as we all did. The dessert options were also tantalizing and we found ourselves ordering three of the four options available. I went with the white chocolate mousse, accompanied by cinnamon crumb, white chocolate gelato & apple. The combination of flavors was incredible. I'm not a big dessert eater, but I would order this anytime. It wasn't too heavy and left me feeling quite satisfied. Looking forward to coming back on my next trip over.

We ate here on New Year's Eve and were so delighted with our meal! The view is captivating and…read morelovely sea breezes come through the open windows. The food was excellent - we had a multi course set menu for the holiday. I particularly loved the fresh baked bread, maple smoked salmon, and the snapper with new potatoes, radish and cauliflower. After dinner we walked along the wharf and watched the big ships come into the harbor. Truly a lovely evening!

Great views, great service, great food! If you are looking for a superb all around experience, look…read moreno further. Harbor Light will deliver on all accounts!

Overall great vibes and great flavors. They put a lot of care into changing up their menu regularly…read moreto showcase different local or seasonal items which makes for a fun experience. The service is a little hit or miss at peak times, and they seem to forget about us after we get seated, so prepare to be a bit assertive to get attention.

Don't visit this place during busy times. They take on way too many customers/tables than they can…read moreservice. We ordered just two dishes. Oysters, which doesn't require cooking, and one hot dish. The oysters came out after 10 mins, as expected. But after more than a hour, and no second dish, we walked out as they repeatedly gave untrustworthy wait times. When we ordered, we were told a 30 minute wait. After 50 minutes of no dish, we enquired. Waitress talked to chef, came back with an exact 7 minutes needed. 12 minutes later, still no dish. Waitress goes to kitchen again, comes back with 2 minutes. Guess what happened when 2 minutes later passed... No offer to comp dishes or drinks while waiting, no sincere apologies. Just an excuse than "it's busy at the moment, food will take longer". So yeah, just don't go during busy times. Clearly too popular and they're treating it like a cash cow now. Oysters weren't actually that good. Small oysters, not juicy and tasty. We had oysters at another place in town the same day, and it was night and day.

The Styx was so good and we would definitely return!…read more Service was fantastic and the vibes are so nice overlooking the water. For dinner, we tried the fish sliders, smoked salmon pizza, and fries. Everything was so good and well done! I highly recommend making a reservation if you can. This place gets busy.

Arriving late into Nelson from Picton this was one of the few restaurants that was opened late and…read moreaccommodated our last minute reservation. This restaurant is located next to a boat dock with ample free parking. Entering in the late evening we were greeted to warm and welcoming modern interior. Overall the service and meals provided were excellent from beginning to end.

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

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.

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.