We scoured the city to find Nelson best restaurants.
Discover them with our Neat Places guide.
Journeys to The Mussel Inn: A Legend of New Zealand Hospitality
It started over 30 years ago with a bare paddock and a vision; to create a space for family and friends to gather and for music to be played. Fast forward a few decades, and The Mussel Inn is one of New Zealand's most loved hospitality destinations. A pub, brewery and live music venue in Golden Bay on the way to the top of Te Waipounamu South Island.
Mussel Inn
A staple for over thirty years in Golden Bay, The Mussel Inn is your go-to for wholesome food, delicious in-house brews, dance-worthy live music and possibly a roaming weka...
Salvito's Pizza Bar
Nelson has a long and significant Italian history, and one of the best ways this heritage shines through is in the city’s pizza scene.
The Moutere Inn
The oldest pub functioning in its original building in Aotearoa and proud of it, The Moutere Inn is a definite destination in this part of Te Waipounamu.
TOAD Hall Café
TOAD Hall Café in Motueka is one of those places you enter once by chance, and never pass up again.
The Smoking Barrel
The Smoking Barrel is a bit of a Motueka institution. The family-owned and operated restaurant specialises in low & slow American style BBQ, statement burgers, and gourmet donuts.
Golden Bear Brewing Company
Golden Bear Brewing Company opened its doors back in 2008 and quickly became a hub of great beer, honest food, and regular live music.
Burger Culture
You'll find delicious burgers, outrageously lush shakes, nostalgic tunes and good vibes here.
The Neat Taste Trail of Nelson Tasman
Hardy St Eatery
Celebrating honest food in all its glory is what Hardy St Eatery does best.
Arden + Porta Via
Arden is a culinary experience you shouldn’t leave Nelson without enjoying.
Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery
The stars of the show, as the name suggests, are oysters.
