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.

Friendly staff and a bustling cafe…read more Nice date scone but coffee could have been better. Not bad, just not great. Will give it another try.

Quick stop for a bite, ended up trying the mussels before leaving the South Island... a must try…read moresince it's very close to Havelock, green lip mussels "capital". Totally hit the spot! Glad decided to drop by.

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

The only thing I hate about this place is it's approx 8,000 miles from my home…read more We started with a beer taster (5) and cracklings - it comes together and sparkling water. The cracklings - which I'm seldom a fan of, were delicious! Sometimes they are too heavy/ have a gamey taste and these were fresh and well salted with a hint of vinegar. Next we had the ceviche tacos which were incredible!! They came with big chunks of local fish, a bit of veggies and crispy nuggets ( wonton strips?) Thrn they finish it with a dollop of coconut whip cream ( not sweetened), a sprinkle of Chile lime salt and a squeeze of lemon. Absolute top 1% of ceviche I've ever consumed! And I eat ceviche a lot. This is a must order! The salt and pepper squid in a steamed bao bun was also very good, but after the ceviche it was tough to compete. I enjoyed the purple cabbage slaw with a good vinegar kick to cut the richness of the squid. Awesome wait staff too! Great place to eat in Nelson!!

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.

Found Deville through good reviews when looking for breakfast the morning we were leaving Nelson…read moreand heading to Abel Tasman. We parked and ordered at the front- I got the French toast, food was delivered in a timely manner. The French toast was so fluffy- I enjoyed it because the berry compost balanced out the sweetness. I didn't even need the syrup. I got myself a to go box so I could enjoy the rest of the French toast on the beach. Overall- seems like your average brunch spot. Loved that it's open concept and half the seating is uncovered.

Came here looking for scones and that we found in abundance. They were delicious. Beautiful…read moreambience, seating areas and great service

Whether you in the mood for small bite, lunch pr dinner - this place has it all. Great spacious…read morespot with some outdoor seating - friendly staff and laid back feel gets this place the perfect 5 star. Located in the heart of the city - food is delicious. A number of vegetarian options along with craft beer, wine or coffee will get your tasting buds going.

Since moving from Nelson to Auckland years back I lost touch with the 'hot' eateries in my…read morehometown, which is why I was very dependent on Yelp reviews in determining where I'd eat whilst visiting. Cafe Affair was the highest rated of any joint in the Nelson area - racking up two 5 star reviews for a (then) perfect score. For this reason I dragged myself and family through the revolving doors for breakfast with high hopes. The menu was very simple - which I assumed was because Nelson isn't as busy as bigger cities and its therefore smarter business practice to provide a few good quality items rather than plenty of rubbish ones. However, I was wrong and as a result, sorely disappointed. I ordered the big breakfast which included sausages, potato hash, bacon, herbed toast and vine tomatoes. Not one element of this meal was enjoyable, let alone worth the $18 I paid for it. Everything was just store bought, plain old supermarket food - but not even good quality supermarket food. I feel bad saying this, because the staff were very lovely, but I could have made a better breakfast with my eyes closed. My mother was similarly unimpressed with her eggs benedict, which I felt responsible for since I had dragged us to Cafe Affair. If it weren't for my uncle (who is short on cash, lives off baked beans and NEVER has the pleasure of eating out) who was very impressed with his French toast, I would have complained and sent the meals back. However, I didn't want to ruin his experience so my mother and I bit our tongues and paid. While I do think the staff are pleasant, they can't make up for the dreadful food. I recommend people spend their money elsewhere and avoid Cafe Affair entirely.

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.

Great place It is the only restaurant open on Mondays…read more The green lip mussels are out of this world. Highly recommend this place

What an amazing and delicious place to die in. We had the ceviche along with the Fish of the day,…read morewhich was the snapper., the sauce accompanied to this plate was exceptionally delicious. We were served by Brooke, super delightful. The staff was wonderful and attentive. Thank you for a delicious dinner. Thank you Headchef Daisy for a wonderful dinner.