Reviews of Salt and Wood BBQ. (Restaurant) in Waikanae (Wellington).

Salt and Wood BBQ

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11 Ngaio Road, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand

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Information of Salt and Wood BBQ, Restaurant in Waikanae (Wellington)

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Reviews of Salt and Wood BBQ

M. C.

10 out of 5 stars! Cool and hip feel. Fantastic flavours. Generous portions. Far better than the reasonable prices indicate. No wonder the place was packed.

G.

Yum yum yum!!! My biggest complaint is how hard it is to decide what to eat. Great vibe, friendly staff, delicious food. Ticks all the boxes. New favourite!

D. F.

Always quality food here. Large portions and a decent price. If you're staying in Kapiti or traveling past waikanae it is 1000% worth a visit here.

J.

Quite an amazing atmosphere. Great food and good service. This was my first visit.

J. T.

My new favorite restaurant ever. The loaded fries were heaven and the double hamburger was the best. Might have to move closer so I can go there more often

W.

Had a fantastic dinner with my wife and I, huge portions (got doggy bags) and the food was scrumptious. Highly recommended. Update: Brilliant dessert!

N. W.

Great place and good food - caters for meat lovers and non meat lovers. I love their craft beer and so glad its local. A must try if your a visitor to the area.

m. h.

Delicious burgers at a great price. Great vibe for our family meal out.

S. L.

Awesome mash and gravy. Pulled pork and coleslaw were quite good too.

C. C.

Excellent food. Great service.

Z. W.

What a hidden gem! This place is off the tourist track but well and truly enjoyed by locals. Food was delish and service was impeccable and super friendly. Wine and beer selection is out of this world which lots of local stuff as well as the beer brewed on site. If we were staying longer in the area we would have went for round two. Can recommend the Buckwheat and Pumpkin Salad and the fries (these were amazing).

H. S.

Genuinely one of the best dining experiences I've ever had, if not the best. The smell when you walk in is simply unmatched. I had the bacon and egg girlled sandwich and boy was it amazing. Will definitely be coming here again next time I pass through the town. Absolute must visit

J. M.

Fantastic meal, huge portions, very filling. The only downside and its minor is that it's quite noisy. Service was excellent as well. Update: 2nd Feb 2020 - came for breakfast/brunch and it was fantastic. A Breakfast Burrito and Burnt End Brisket. Definitely recommend and going back.

V. R.

Amazing food! Chill, cool vibes and super friendly staff. Can't wait to return.

K.

Every. Single time. These guys are brilliant good. The new menu is crazy good. All of the staff are fantastic and whoever is in that kitchen is a wizard! Cheers

d.

AMAZING Food i love having the classic no pickles and a doctor pepper my family always gets the shew string fries with gravy there amazing 😋

J. W.

Been here a few times and consistently great. Had a Big C burger and Chicken Snack plate this time. The burger was huge and filled with bacon cheese and salad, only minor complaint would be it is difficult to eat, but that's only due to it's massive size. The snack plate was also a good sized portion and all the components were really tasty, crispy but succulent fried chicken, real mash and a light slaw, alright the gravy was probably packet and there wasn't much of it, but again very minor considering the quality of everything else. Also a nice place to eat with indoor and outdoor seating, and they serve their own craft beer.

M. D.

Great food, friendly service. We will be back! I had the brisket burger and it was delicious. Also had a very nice coffee. Dog friendly outside area with heaters. Well set up for summer too.

A. T. W.

I had been meaning to try this place for a while after hearing from many people how amazing the food is there. Needless to say my expectations were sky high. Finally got there for lunch yesterday and they not only met my expectations but exceeded them in ways I can't imagine. I had the Beef Brisket burger and it changed the game in ways I didn't know the game could be played. On top of that the customer service was exceptional! Every part of my experience was amazing and I'll definitely be back again!

T. J.

We visited while holidaying in Waikanae, and the food was so good that we went back the next night too! The friendly staff really know their stuff too, we'll certainly be back!

J. G.

Went there for lunch and it was very good. The place had a nice vibe and the sandwiches (more like burgers) were delicious. Try the dirty fries. They are awesome.

K.

First went to a Cafe on the beach road by the playground and got told it would be an hour wait.and they weren't that busy.then found a warm welcome at Salt and wood with great food at a fair price,friendly service and great beers.highly recommend

S. W.

Came here for brunch. The prices were better than average for generous portions. Service was good. The food was delicious! Coffee was 👌👌👌. We will be back.

N.

Great service, very tasty eats and good selrction of beverages. Can highly recommend the durty fries

K. M.

Quick coffee and dessert after work.. $18 for 2 Desserts... Beautifully done and well worth it friendly staff as always!!!

H. E.

Went for my sons Girlfriends birthday dinner last night (28th July). Food was Delicious. Very tasty indeed. Drinks took a while to arrive & had to chase them up, but All up Great evening. Definitely go again.. Need to extend the menu as not much on there! Food good though 😁

A. M.

Master brewers, smoked meats are to die for, service is exceptional. Awesome place - we will be back!

J. S.

Had dinner here with my mate amazing food and will definitely be back again. Enjoyed the adult slushy

T.

Very good brewery and barbecue joint. Release staff and cool environment. Can cater for large groups or small. I had a biscuit which was excellent.

B. T.

This place is amazing,we live in Wellington but will definitely be going back for more. Generous portions , great atmosphere and friendly staff.

L.

Massive portions and friendly staff. The big c burger was super tall and required dissecting.

S. G.

The food is really good,especially if you like meat dishes. Large selection of beer brewed in the restaurant itself. Excellent staff

S.

Delicious food, nice views, great service!

L.

Nice beer but would have enjoyed a larger if available.

C. D.

I love Salt and Wood. It's my go-to restaurant for any event. Good food, good beer, lovely environment, friendly staff.

C.

Service was super and fast. Meal was amazing. Pulled pork so tender. We will definitely be coming again.

T. K.

Nice beer, food is reliably good and the portions are generous. The waiter we had today was really lovely too.

B. S.

Friendly staff, Amazing coffee. Hearty meals.(we had breakfast) Great modern industrial fitout

K.

Quick, friendly service with delicious food which never fails to be tasty and of high quality.

P.

Really like this place. Good beers brewed on site, and really nice burgers. Just wish they had brisket before 5pm ( although I guess they need to smoke it). Worth the drive from Wellilngton

C. A.

We had an amazing waiter who knew the menu well and was very engaging with us. The food was delicious and the place had a really nice atmosphere totally recommend

S. H.

Great food and beer. I love the smell of the brewery. Always busy and sometimes you can't get a table but that's just how it is with popular places. Highly recommend if you're in Waikanae

J.

Good beer and probably the best pulled pork I've had in New Zealand.

R. G.

What a find. Awesome food, nice atmosphere and amazing staff. Looking forward to coming back.

M. S.

Best burger of my LIFE! Sides and drink selection are equally amazing. Even though we came by on the Thursday before Easter when they were incredibly busy, the service from all staff was five star throughout the entirety of the evening. We live in Wellington but we will visit again just to dine here!

K. H.

Yummy food. Yummy beer. Great atmosphere.

P. R.

Very tasty beers and we had to buy some of the specialty sauces to takeaway!

P.

Great attentive service, following covid protocols 100%. FAB FOOD N DRINKS.

A. R.

Great food. Awesome burger 🍔, good beer selection

D.

Great service from guy waiter. Food v good.

Q. O.

Brisket burger was in point! I drive up from Wellington just to get my fix! Great atmosphere with great staff and greater portion size!! And the man child in me loves seeing that smoker do its thing!! Love your work.

M. E.

Really good first impression. Open, light setting, making clever use of the vege patch at the front entrance, and brewery in the rear, as decor. Friendly, attentive service. Inhouse beer was just what the doctor ordered, and my cheeseburger was yum. Wife was just as enthusiastic about her pinot gris, and fried chicken with blue cheese sauce. Dessert just as good. Definitely coming back here.

M.

Delicious food. Exceptional service.

R. H.

WOAP burger was awesome. And so were the Brisket Croquettes. Tried to of the beers and will be back to try the rest.

R. W.

Awesome service and a good meal great place to eat in waikanae 🙂

P. R.

Went here for brunch. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Great food and drink selection. Had The big C, huge burger, great flavours, wife had pork belly brekkie.....winner was the pickled veges and coriander , perfect with fatty pork belly. Can't recommend this place higher. Perfect no matter the event.👍👍🙂

B.

Absolutely awesome. If you're heading through Waikanae, you MUST stop here.

L.

Always good food, drinks and atmosphere.

R. S.

Amazing brisket!! My partner and I were super impressed. And as key lime pie aficionado's we were well pleased with their not quite traditional interpretation. Will definitely be back!!!

N.

Great beer and good, friendly staff and comfy seating. A perfect brewery! The dirty fries were especially good :)

E.

Great range of beers and slow cooked meat dishes are now amazing... it took some time for these to refine but the last batch of dirty fries I had with pulled pork and gravey was delicious!

S.

Excellent lunch and super friendly staff with great service

J. N.

Excellent kai, beautifully prepared. Great service and yummy beer. Has become one of our faves. Would suggest the website is clear about kitchen hours for those late travellers who are craving jalapeño or quesadilla...

D. V.

One of the best places on the Kapiti Coast for a pint and a burger. Home of craft beer and one hell of a menu. Great for families, parties, hens night, stag night and couples. Friendly staff too.

N. S.

Had breakfast, good taste good ingredients. Prices on the higher end, and service average, mostly due to lack of staff rather than the staff themselves who seem good. Queueing to pay, price and limited staff lose them only a star as it is still somewhere I would go again.

K. J.

Wow. Amazing! Best burgers we have had. So tasty. Great family restaurant. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the memu!

S.

Great food and beeeers. Lovely vibes!!

S. P.

Friendly staff, until it got busy then we waited half an hour to order dessert. The food was good though my chicken burger was too burnt. Expensive too

A.

This place is fantastic! Came in for lunch, meals are big and really reasonably priced. Amazing brisket burger! And the dirty fires are really good too. The tasting paddle for beers is a nice touch and gives a chance to sample all of North Ends brews. Highly recommended.

J.

Great pub, food was good and scenery was good ! Nice vibe in the place too.

Q.

Great beer and smoked meat selection.

M. H.

Excellent food staff and service. Decent portions. Great range and thought through menu. Great pulled pork burger!

D.

Nice, great fitout. Awesome meats. Kids love it. Can be a lot of flies, presumably due to being a brewery also. Great beer selections.

D. C.

Excellent food, service, atmosphere & reasonably priced....luv'd their local crafted beer/stout! Just tops. We from ChCh but definitely b back again....plus, we have been able to purchase some of your craft brewery beers in our hometown....

J.

Great gastropub as a destination place or option for dinner driving through

J.

Great food! Awesome staff will be back.

S. K.

First ever visit, very nice welcome and all staff friendly. We both had the pulled pork burgers for lunch and fries. Meal was delicious. Had cappuccino to drink which was great too.

C. B.

Brisket burger was amazing juicey full and filling. Was watching your young chef producing plate after plate of good looking food. Staff are attentive. We are repeat visitors.. sometimes just for shaked nd dirty fries. Always there with the meat though. 😋

S. G.

Great service. Kid friendly. Generous serving sizes. Mash was deliciously creamy and so good with the gravy. Chicken a bit spicy for our preschoolers but no complaints from the adults

4.

Food was fine. Staff were friendly, however maybe need some additional training around meal information. Were asking relatively simple questions about some of the meals and it was evident that they did not know a lot about them.

R.

Great craft beer and barbeque meats

A. F.

Food is super excellent. Had a couple of burgers which were glorious and the fries that were covered in gravy, cheese, and pulled pork which was doubly glorious. Staff were helpful and friendly too (without being overbearing which was appreciated). We ended up going back the next day for breakfast which was also excellent.

W. R.

Great spot after 5 days of tramping through the Tararuas. The beer was good, with a nice selection of various styles. My burger was delicious and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The space is great, with indoor and outdoor seating available. Absolutely would recommend.

J. H.

I have dined here before and had a terrible vegetarian meal (the only option available at that time) Had dinner last night and both vegetarian meals we had were awesome, so a vast improvement. One of the waiters in particular was awesome too

K. A.

Love the berm gardens out the front. Great place to sit and people watch with a cool pint.

F. R.

Went to Salt and Wood on a Wednesday night where it was busy. We were promptly seated and served. Cosy and bubbly bistro atmosphere. Drinks were excellent and well priced. Really loved the gin cooler. I had the shaved brisket burger and the missus had the pulled pork quesadilla, with fries to share. The burger wouldn't be my first choice, as I found it a bit heavy on the meat (which I suppose I could have anticipated) but my primary issue was just that the brisket itself was a bit bland. I think more salt would do a lot for it. However, I loved the chutney which added an interesting vibe. The quesadilla was excellent, but again, a necessary touch in my mind would be for the fresh salsa to receive a splash of citrus juice or vinegar and perhaps some fresh coriander to tie it together. Fries were nice, crunchy shoestrings with a delicious roasted garlic mayonnaise. A big serving, definitely requires 2 people to tackle. I honestly would have bought a desert but the food was so filling that I didn't feel I could stomach it - again, probably ought to lighten the burger up by a quarter to a third (in terms of brisket) since I was full despite leaving some on my plate. Overall, I give 5 stars for service, 5 stars for drinks, and 4 stars for food.

E. W.

Second time I went there for lunch. Customer service is OK and burger was OK, fries were good and jalapeño poppers were tasty. But when I asked "What beer would go well with the cheeseburger?" The response was "Well we don't have this one..." Is that because it suits the burger so much so don't get it...? Odd response and didn't sell me on it. Even if they lied and said "This one goes really with beef burgers and is what our chef has when they have a burger" lie to me, sell me your goods. Dont tell me what I cant have. BTW first time was a bit of a flop as well with the customer service. Two out of three of the menu items I wanted were sold out. Now that's OK, but how about tell me BEFORE I start to give you my order. Better yet, BEFORE I even look at the menu. Food is generally good and staff are generally friendly just a little... thoughtless.

j.

Fantastic atmosphere but expect loud when popular. Beer is obvious the main attraction. Beer taster/sampler available but mine's a Iron Sands, thanks. Food is great but enough of the pulled pork already. Was there once when the power went out, no worries, the staff made the best of it and we still had a great night.

R.

Big burgers, wont be left hungry, plus real beer brewed on the premises. Live music also, but don't sit close if you want to talk. Well worth the effort

G. B.

Very nice local bar and restaurant. I was meeting someone here for a first date with a woman, having not met her before, so the staff directed me to the person they thought it was, and they were right! We had wine and beer, "dirty" fries (with pulled pork and gravy) and coffee. All was very good, and the date went very well too ;-)

N. &. D. H.

We used to really like this place. Love the brewery atmosphere and decor. The beer is great but the food was distinctly ordinary the past 2-3 times we have been. So, disappointed.

C.

Awesome vibe, tasy food, friendly staff. Best place to eat and have a drink in kapiti imo.

B. H.

Really enjoyed the beer tasting here and the variety of food on the menu Good atmosphere . Glad we went

J. D.

Food is tasty and they make many home brewed beers. Great atmosphere, very popular.

G.

Lovely food, great Atmosphere Lovely service 😀

K.

Fantastic/fabulous service...friendly helpful staff ,the food an drinks were delicious. AWESOME atmosphere

L. C.

Great eatery, took the kids for lunch on the last day of the holidays. It was busy but not packed. The staff were really friendly and attentive, and the service was pretty quick too. My boy loved his chicken burger! My pancakes were nice, but as much as I love lemon and maple syrup, they could have done with just a little of something else too. The girl (whose appetite isn't huge) opted for the virgin fries, which were a little bigger serving size than she'd expected. They were surprisingly sturdy for shoestrings, and stood up well under all that salsa and sour cream. I had been really keen to try the brisket on the brunch menu, but wasn't quite hungry enough for all of that goodness. Next time I won't have breakfast first! We'll be back!

J. S.

Great food & service. Its bigger then it looks from the outside. It was the first time I'd been. It was a cold, wet day, the day we went but the place was warmed by some great heaters.

A. H.

Great food, good atmosphere! Excellent coffee and good craft beer and a smoker onsite, this is a fantastic place to grab a bite and take a break.

S.

The C Burger is incredible. Great beer here. Brewed onsite. A busy place. Friendly staff. Go. It's excellent.

P. B.

Staff are friendly and helpful. I enjoy the in house beer there, my normal go to was gone off the menue but tried something different and it was good too

S.

This place is amazing! Nice atmosphere, good selection of craft beer, friendly staff, stick to your ribs comfort food, and artistically presented desserts. Will be back for $10 burger Tuesdays.

V. T.

What a hidden gem! This place has great BBQ sandwiches (pulled pork and brisket sandwich was amazing!), and a good selection of craft beers.

A. K.

First time there. Great first impression. Friendly staff. Super service. Even though it was quite busy (we alone were a group of 14!) the service was fast! Paying the bill after, each person identifying their meal/drink, was not an issue. Very very positive experience!

O.

Grea place, they're always busy, so have to wait for a table. Service is great, staff are friendly and smiley. But most of all the FOOD!!! Amazing!! Thanks for having us team, we will be back!

A.

The food here has been amazing each time we have been. This time was no exception. Delicious food, and so many options for gluten free. Gluten free trifle even! Only problem was I wanted to try so much from the menu but wouldn't have been able to fit it in 😁

P.

Nice food, friendly staff.

L. C.

Huge burgers, very good meals and great selection of gluten free options. Highly recommend.

R.

Very friendly staff, quick service ( unfortunately I was short on time) great food

D. H.

Hands down some of the best bbq I've ever tasted, including the usa. The pulled pork is amazing, esp with some of their apple bbq sauce. They brew beers on site which are fantastic. Def recommend

J.

Beautiful place, service was lovely, food was delicious.

S. M.

Not what we expected to find in Waikanae when we moved here, but this place is pretty great and we've been back several times since. Eclectic atmosphere, great food and a pretty interesting beer menu from North End, all brewed on site. Check out the dirty fries!

K. W.

Amazing food and atmosphere 😀

F.

Great food, great service, excellent coffee, dog friendly outdoor seating, easy parking.

Z.

A bit loud for a quiet catch up over lunch on a Saturday, but the meal was delicious and the atmosphere welcoming. We'll be back. 🤓

C.

Great service. Just went in for a coffee. Busy but staff very attentive. Shoestring fries yum.

B.

Warm, busy, pleasant music great variety of beers! Happy place!

s.

Have not been here in awhile but when I did come it was very very nice food and I do love the idea that they do make their own drinks do you recommend it keep on doing your work salt and wood it is brilliant

G.

Nice food. Some tables bit close together. Nice gas heater. Good view of brewery. Should that many visitors(about 6 in 20 mins) have casual access to the brewery/ commercial food packaging area while beer is being packaged?

T.

Outstanding. Always perfect. Awesome service. Delicious food. Cold beer. Perfect!

B. S.

Like craft beer, hand-crafted burgers and a varied selection of cafe fare? Then if you're visiting or passing through Waikanae township you need to check out Salt and Wood Collective. Great service too.

d.

A place where Hubby and I visit twice a week. Food is amazing staff are happy and check if all is OK. I rate it 5 stars. Come and try the food and beverages.

K.

Food is nice, definitely over priced though for the quality. There are alternatives that taste better for a cheaper price.

P. S.

Great venue and attentive staff, food was lovely. Visited Easter Saturday afternoon, atmosphere could have been, should have been fabulous but music needed to be soft background music. He was a good musician but was spoilt by terrible acoustics that made the experience unpleasant.

M. O.

Just stopped for a couple of beers and a snack. The home brewed "Belgian" IPA was good, as were the jalapeño poppers. Nice staff. Decent service

J. C.

Lovely wee pub with a fantastic selection of beers. Was cosy on a very bleak and chilly spring day. Beers were good and were not too badly priced compared to some placed. Friendly and helpful staff who visitied the table a few times to see if we needed a top up or wanted anything else. Nice decor and would be awesome outside on a warm day.

m.

Amazingly tender, Smokey red meats.

P.

Awesome spot. Went in around lunch just to grab coffee (which was really good) but ended up ordering food because the menu was amazing. The burger and fries where phenomenal.

W.

Lovely atmosphere and great outdoor seating. Creative menu for fussy taste buds, paired with great selection of craft beer. Cheerful and attentive staff

C. H. H.

Great ambiance but its a pity that it dies by 8 pm. Is it the mob scoot crowd heading home for beddybyes? Also the food a year ago was stunning .Now its following the burger model and a bit samey. Deserts are great tho..

S. M.

Had lunch here today. Delish burger. My mum had salmon. Both were yummy. Great atmosphere sitting outside enjoying our summer. Service was good too. Thank you.

K.

Great service, menu and beer

I.

Great beer and great food

t.

Very nice will be back for sure.

B.

Nice food and friendly staff

W. S.

Great beer! Very rarely find a brewery where I like most of the varieties. Super Alpha summer ale is delicious and pilsner is light and happy but the iron sands stout is an awesome interpretation of a lighter style of stout. Also the smoked BBQ pork ribs on a Friday are finger licking!

n.

Second visit within a week and I must say the food the service is out of this world. The beer and smoked bacon burger was spot on really nice. Thanks guys we are Palmy so looking to come back soon.

R. O.

Wonderful service. Great atmosphere. Brilliant food. Outstanding beer.

D. H.

never had such an epic burger like it before - was dripping with mozzarella cheese and the bacon was amazing double smoked bacon or some magic - full of love - and the beer was fantastic - I felt like I was on holiday with the kids - i'm not telling the wife about this place. Oh and the staff were great, real service!

C.

A busy hive, beautiful food, vibrant atmosphere and helpful friendly staff. Great beer and gin

H.

Excellent customer service from Riley and kate🤩🤩.

B.

Friendly atmosphere , good beer selection. Gr8 fries

G.

Probably the best burgers I have ever had, and amazing service from the staff. 5/5

J. S.

Great atmosphere, yummy steak, great beer, all in this little town called Waikanae. Why go anywhere else? And dont worry about portions , just enjoy the quality. As for my steak had trouble finishing it but was too good to leave on the plate...

A.

Nice drinks and food. Lovely looking place. Very difficult to wave staff down to place more orders. Had to keep getting up and going to front desk as they kept helping others but not our corner.

g.

beautiful juicy brisket, crispy fries, and gargantuan burgers, I tried the big c and chicken burger, would definitely like to return

J. B.

Our absolute go-to spot in Waikanae. Breakfast, lunch or dinner - you can't go wrong. Great team, sensational menu, amazing beers. If you can get to their pancake month, you absolutely should. So good.

i.

Incredibly modern and amazing atmosphere. Best place to grab a great drink, listen to live music and eat great food every meal of the day. Plus watching the brewery is pretty cool.

K. B.

Amazing atmosphere The food was great. The selection of craft beer was awesome. I was there on a Monday for Brunch and it wasnt busy. The wait staff were good.

L. D.

Food and service incredible, portions are big and you can take away whatever you don't eat! Highly recommend

S.

Beautiful gluten free burger

A. W.

Great spot for bbq. Thought the brisket was a little Tough, but the flavours in all the meats was great. Would highly recommend the dirty fries with gravy. Cool little brewery attached too, really enjoyed the APA.

S.

We had a great night on Saturday night. Emmett (not the one from the lego movie 😂) was our waiter and my goodness he was neato! So knowledgable, very obliging, hilarious and had great banter. For sure, our night would not have been as good without his service! Food was pretty good too, would absolutely come back just for the Jalapeno poppers.

G. H.

First time visitor, and can say the food without question was beautiful, not forgetting the stunning stout! Can't wait to return and enjoy another evening. Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Well done the Salt and Wood

S. P.

Fantastic service & atmosphere and the tastiest fried chicken I've ever had in my life. Couldn't recommend more!

L. G.

The food is really great and tasty, but the service can be pretty good or just average, and it's just far too pricey for what it is. But still a great place to go for a nice dinner or lunch.

D.

Good selection of beers and a big lunch for a good price.

P. S.

Great bar located very close to waikanae train station so good option for returning commuters as well as locals. Good selection of draught beers and wines and good food. Style and atmosphere is great too. Service friendly.

P.

10/10 for food and 10/10 for waiter service. But little girl behind the counter with (boy cut) on 30th night has some really really bad attitude problem .

j. a.

Loved the food, atmosphere and service. Big, meaty burgers of course, nice salads, plenty of choice. Selection of beers and drinks to keep you busy.

A.

Really missing your hot sauces, particularly the Expresso sauce. They really enhance the meat dishes. Any chance they'll be back on 'the menu' soon?

B.

Really nice burgers, could maybe use a bit more sauce. It was really busy but the service was great and the kitchen was fast.

D.

Meals drinks and service good. Menu's were well worn and seen plenty of use. Nice atmosphere.

C. S.

My boyfriend and I payed this little gem a visit for a quick bite to eat during our quick visit into town. And I must say that I was immediately struck by the inviting atmosphere of the place. It's open, airy and we had a very pleasant experience with the staff. If you happen to find yourself in Waikanae, do yourself a favor and pay this little gem a visit.

J.

Delicious food, great service.

A. G.

My partner had told me about Salt and Wood and their dirty fries. Did not disappoint. Muchly recommend the gravy dirty fries! Very friendly service and not overbearing at all.

M.

Brill food and service. Will definitely be back

D.

We had an expected 30 minute wait but after 50 minutes, we were advised that the staff hadn't recognised our contact had taken off her coat and thought we had left. Led to a nice foursome table but had to ask for a 4th menu. Glasses were still warm from the dishwasher..perhaps invest in some more.. food was nice overall, tho the apple slaw was very average. The chowder was lovely, but, upon asking for a soup spoon, didnt really appreciate being given a dessert spoon. Not really up to standard. Very simple improvements.

Z. D.

Surprising find for first timers to Waikanae. Very good food and wonderful service. Lots of variety and we were very impressed with attentiveness to all diets. We will definitely visit again.

n.

Nice place, customer service not exactly flash but they have beer.

K.

We were there as a big table, they handled our orders well, burgers were insane. They had a blues musician that was cool

P. G.

Just back from dinner here with family after a friend's recommendation. Couldn't be more impressed really. Great food, friendly service, and a very reasonable bill. Fantastic.

L.

Best BBQ I've had outside the USA. Try the pork ribs or the lamb ribs - yum!

C.

Nice food. Did not enjoy the North End beer, just not my style of taste preference

D.

Casual and comfortable atmosphere. A+ service, very tasty food - of which had a great selection, bonus of gf and df options. Would definitely come back.

M.

Had lunch there today (from Breakfast Menu) smoked salmon OMG it was amazing!! Very helpful staff member (guy with beard) He went the extra mile with suggestions on food and beer. Thanks

A. G.

Came down from Palmy one weekend to sample the American style bbq fare. It was well worth the trip. Having just come back from the States we were craving some bbq and we found it here. I had burger with brisket and pork, meat was tender and juicy and came with some equally delicious chips. Obviously having north end brewery attached meant the beers were fantastic too.

J.

Highly recommend a pint and a platter! Their food truck is awesome too! Get stuck in

L.

Excellent food, great service and well rounded atmosphere. Will be returning here many times in the future, as should you once you have tasted their menu.

N.

Good food,good staff,great beer selection

S.

Unusual menu but a lovely dining experience. Great staff.

S. G.

Great service. Ordered a vodka lime n soda but wasn't mixed in properly. Otherwise was good.

E.

Great atmosphere, awesome food, great beer

J. S.

This place restores my faith in publicans. On-site brewery with great beers on tap for a pint, to fill your own bottle or to buy by the six pack. North End Beers are worth the visit on their own, then you add the Salt and Wood Collective food, which combines a great sense of pub fare with what delicious food should be. Enjoy the Quesadilla or Dirty Fries, and treat yourself to an expensive craft brew.

M.

Beautiful atsomphere.Very cozy. great service an meal.loved the ale.

J. M.

Great atmosphere, lovely staff. Food to die for! Roast lamb burger and dirty fries (fries topped with pulled pork and gravy) particularly good.

S.

Amazing food. The brisket is smoked on premises and you can tell. amazing flavours and the coffee is excellent too. Waikanae finally has a coffee shop & restaurant that rivals those in Waikanae Beach. Primo.

A.

Absolutely yummy foods. So many tempting choices. Good range of drinks to go with. Very reasonably priced and good customer service.

S. B.

What a wonderful place for Waikanae to call it's own. This is american BBQ with a bit of a kiwi twist. Pancakes and eggs benedict for breakfast, but with sides of smoked brisket, sausage or bacon (oh the bacon is so very very good). My personal preference is a one of their tasty morning meals over a well made coffee. I find the popularity of this restaurant is also a downside on busier nights; The pleasing rustic concrete and wood finish to the place also lend itself to echoes and (for me) a distracting level of noise Friday evenings after work; That said the meals are always top-notch no matter the time of day. Long may the Salt & Wood last.

J. M.

Came with 2 adult granddaughters. Found good large space inside. Food great. Radio too loud. Coming again 3rd June to seat 11. Fingers crossed. Jo M.

L.

Lovely friendly service and loved the plates to share. Very popular, family atmosphere

L.

Great place for a bite and a beer

B.

Great food great range of brewed beer but the staff was excellent

S.

Fantastic quality food and great service....wonderful night spent there

R.

Yummy food, great service. Place full so we sat in the outside area. Nice but a little chilly.

E.

Excellent beer, great service, tasty food!

C.

Great staff chatty and friendly in spite of how busy. Thks for looking after us last night 👍😉

D.

We went for lunch and loved it. The food was great. Wine even better and the service was fabulous. Will definitely be returning and showing friends.

P. B.

Visiting from ROTORUA. We needed dinner at really short notice and were told by the motel reception to head here for dinner. It was great advice amazing food and brilliant service. Definitely go again when next in town👍👍😊

G.

Always consistent, some staff could be reminded of why people come back, not just for the beer, not just for the food but for the customer service.

R.

Pretty busy, but service was good and food nice too

S.

Good food and service. Don't bring your vegan friends.

F. S.

Great place. Had a yummy chicken burger with dirty fries and a superb Pilsner. I highly recommend this venue!

A.

Best coffee ever this morning and awesome service as usual. Fabulous brunch too.

M.

Great service, rustic feel, delicious brunch options. Highly recommended.

T.

Fantastic place for drink and excellent food but not really suitable for vegetarians, they have excellent meat choices. Brew their own beers on site

A.

Great menu for food and drinks, nice variety for all dietary needs. Quite a noisy environment when busy so hard to hear conversation at times.

M.

Lovely place for lunch. Good food and a fantastic selection of local craft beers brewed on site.

M.

Love this place always make a point of goingto as we pass thru to Wellington Beautiful food great service

P.

Good food and service. Quite noisy the night we were there.

S. P.

Amazing food, great service and humble staff What more could ya ask for? Keep up the good work team 👌

T.

No problems here. Great friendly service. Nice and plenty of it food and the beer was great. Will call again.

S.

Great place. Loved the atmosphere, food and service. Well priced too. Definitely coming back here.

b. m.

Bbq Pit masters and brewers all in one location. Perfection! Had the dopplebock with the 9hr smoked brisket. A great match. Highly recommend.

D.

The service was superb, the brunch I chose wasn't particularly nice, I may have chosen poorly... If I go back I'll get a burger like my partner got

J.

Dog friendly. Good food, live music . What's not to like . !!

D.

Fresh food. Good wait staff. Clean. Would go there again. Not over the top pricing.

A.

Love taking the grandkids For their milkshake and they enjoy the old fashioned stainlesteel holders.

L.

Loved the food! Pulled pork was a dream. Great service and ambiance.

R.

Such an amazing chill vibe to the place. Amazing food and lovely welcoming service. Will definitely be going back.

D.

Very busy when there around 2 30pm.The beer leaves a lot to be desired.None of the big brands available.

G.

Great food, fantastic beer and warm friendly service.

D.

Gr8 Food

s.

Always good food and nice beer. Been here many times and will continue

T.

Fabulous lunch and dessert today...champagne drinks yum

J.

Great food and great service. The local beers also look very tempting - a shame I'm always the nominated driver.

D.

Great and accomodating staff with a great place to settle down and enjoy a meal by yourself or with friends! Will definitely go back!

M.

Had a birthday party here. The staff were amazing and the food fantastic. Will definitely be returning

J.

Good food excellent service quality beers and reasonably priced

S.

Delicious filling food and fantastic beer that you can take away from you. I'm sad I didn't have room for the amazing looking dessert pies

R.

Excellent atmosphere, good craft beers !!

C.

Great food and drinks! Always good to stop in with Friendly staff.

J.

Coffee the best ever and cheese scones great...service ex

C.

Good beer and a nice place. Food is good but not great. I would happily go back.

S.

Awesome atmosphere, tasty bevvies and delish food!

C.

Burgers and beer, both phenomenal. Service fast and friendly. Atmosphere was great too.

R.

Good mains, well priced, nice casual but cool ambience. Didn't enjoy my desert because too sugary, but that's me.

S.

Found a 9 out of 10 cheese scone!! Coffee great! Staff really pleasant. Going again.

N.

Fantastic food and great friendly service. We've always enjoyed everything we have tried

N.

Really nice people that work there the place had good food is nice atmosphere a huge selection of drinks and very tasty wholesome food

g.

Menu could do with more variety, staff great pleasant ambience.

R.

It's a great bar . Do their own brews.. Sitting in the sun...

E.

Great food, nice atmosphere and superb service

T.

Great wood smoked meat. Sides are delicious as well.

A.

Great spot, awesome selection on the menu.. staff are friendly and there's a brewery on sight!! Woo woo

B.

Fantastic range of North End Beers. Went here specifically to try the Doppelbock Pit Boss (manuka smoked malt). Well worth it!

C.

Love this place, awesome staff, awesome food

D.

Came in for lunch. Really good food, friendly service and fast as well. Great spot

K.

We arrived fairly late, they seated us almost immediately, staff were excellent, very friendly and very competent, we didn’t wait long for our food, the standard of which was also excellent, highly recommend.

K.

Great atmosphere, music and loved the food

A.

Delicious food, great service and nice situation. Definitely will be back to try the brews.

K.

Loved this place. The food is yummy and the ambience is amazing. Really nice in there.

P.

Awesome beers, burgers, fries, sauces and lovely friendly staff. A really welcoming atmosphere.

M.

Great food. Good atmosphere and services. Nice theme and a brewery next door.

a.

Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Ticks all the boxes. Will definitely return and recommend

M.

Great restaurant, wonderful service and outstanding food and craft beers.

s.

Staff were way better than previous visits! And the food and speed at which it came out was way better aswell happy to change my review from a 1-3 to a 4 👏

J.

Lovely place for an evening beverage

S.

Very friendly staff. Good menu selection. Great beer on tap

C.

Seriously some of the best meat I've had. And the takeaways was just as good

S.

Great food, good beer selection, brewed on site! Free range meat, great BBQ food.

C.

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Yummy burgers and brioche sandwiches and brewery.

J.

Food very good, you can only book for groups of 8 or more.

B. C.

Very good BBQ food. Onsite brewery (Northend) is one of my favourite craft breweries in NZ

J.

Amazing breakfasts. Went back the next day and enjoyed the service again. Happy to recommend

J.

Great food, great beer, great value for money. Our favourite post-tramping stop.

A.

The food here is awesome! Great gluten free options and the staff are really friendly.

L.

Great service great beer great food.

R.

Delicious! Good beer too.

J.

Extremely helpful in filling my own flagons despite the fact they were not the best shape. The Abbey ale was lovely.

P.

Meals are huge! Great food, place has a nice vibe. Definitely recommend.

H.

Delicious food....loved the beer tasting platter

C.

Good food, cool workers and you can draw on the cushions.

A.

Great food and service

C.

Very nice food, great to share the mixed meat platter.

A.

Good food and a great space for groups to meet. Great interior. A fine selection of drinks.

K.

Great food and service 👍

A.

Beer is excellent. Staff are great. Food is pretty damn good

T.

We love the Salt & Wood Collective. It's always brilliant.

D.

Nice little bar/cafe whatever you want to call it. Usually pretty busy too. Food is pretty good and fast

I.

Excellent food and service and a great selection of North End brew craft beers

L.

Awesome atmosphere. Lovely outdoor area. Great menu.

E.

The place to be in Waikanae for Friday after work drinks. Love the food too.

M.

Not great service but good beer

M.

Great food and great beer. The ESB is excellent.

G.

Great food and yummy coffee. Also really well priced!

S.

Great food and great beer. Waitress was very good also

J.

Great place and friendly staff

S.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Shame I was driving because the beer is excellent too!

J.

Loved the live music. Not a fan of their craft beer, and of them, but they had bottled options.

M.

Lunch menu is a little weak. Amazing food though good atmosphere nice staff

K.

Great food. Wonderful atmosphere

K.

Excellent beer great food!! Staff extremely accommodating

E.

These guys know their business - awesome food and excellent beer.

L.

Cocktails yum and fried chicken amazing

M.

Delicious food. I had the Caesar salad and it was done soooo well and plenty of it too with a surprise on top.

G.

Great food, staff and atmosphere

S.

Great food aka the burgers and good service

M.

Very busy place. Food is nice and staff very helpful

C.

So good! Wish we'd ordered the gravy with the fries though

A.

Awesome beers and a great selection of BBQ food and sides!

Y.

Huge burgers. Dirty fries are great.

J.

Great beer brewed on site. Food is pretty good too.

C.

Friendly staff, great atmosphere with fast yummy food.

B.

Fast friendly and very coooool vibe. The food was delicious and drinks perfect.

H.

Great food. Great beer. What's not to like!

N.

Amazing meal...big tasty portions. cool restaurant. good service

B.

Great atmosphere with brewed on premise beers topped off by great food

A.

Great food and service

J.

First time there, friendly staff, good attentive service. Just had bar snacks, will go back 😉

J.

Our first time here and really enjoyed our experience . Very friendly staff and quick and tasty food.

D.

Awesome food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend the ribs.

k.

Good prices. Love the sample trays

D.

Very busy place. Can be noisy..... but I love the food

A.

Surprised how good the food was. Craft beer was excellent 👍

H.

Great food. Good beer selection.

A.

Really tasty affordable food! Great service

J.

Best beer and dirty fries. Cozy in the winter too.

M.

Great beer and food presented by awesome staff

L.

Great food, quick service

M.

Very nice beer and good menu with plenty of veggie options.

J.

Extremely good service and great beer and food

H.

Every nice food and good relaxing place to dine

D.

Great food and service! short guy with beard excellent service! cheers

J.

We only had a couple of drinks, but the double IPA was great.

B.

Amazing find. Good food, drink and service.

J.

Great pub for an after train pint. Very friendly environment!

R.

Quite good food - atmosphere is good but can get a bit noisy!

R.

A great little place. Their beer is really nice.

g.

Had a enjoyable dinner great wait staff great atmosphere great food to boot

R.

A lovely meal. Good attentive service. Good beer.

E.

Great decor, good food, lovely atmosphere

A.

Beautiful food, great service, nice beer!

R.

Nice environment quality food but a little expensive. Staff friendly with good service

G.

Great food friendly staff

P.

Pleasant staff and food. Fairly priced. Worth the visit

m.

Brilliant. Hearty helping and able to adapt the menu to be keto friendly.

C.

Tasty food. Good service. Good beer.

D.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere!

P.

Excellent. Food is great. Very friendly staff.

R.

We like the food and the staff are pleasant and helpful

S.

Brilliant service and a wonderful menu. Great setting!

C.

We ate brunch here yesterday and the service and food were superb!

A.

Amazing food and great ambiance!!

K.

Great beer and atmosphere. Good live music when we visited

H.

Amazing evening, great food and service. Thank you!

K.

Good times at Salt and Wood. Food was very good as well as the craft beer.

S.

Loved it, 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

D.

Really nice burgers, good selection of beers

E.

Great staff and great food. Perfect handy location.

M.

Fantastic service, fantastic food, fantastic experience. Would recommend.

t.

Hidden treasure,super friendly and helpful staff.great atmosphere and decor will defintly be coming back next time in waikanae

N.

Fantastic food and service. The brisket burger 🍔 is the one 💯

D.

I love the food it’s amazing!

N.

Good food, nice atmosphere!

T.

Great vibe. Food delicious but short on options for group nibbles.

P.

Delicious smoked flavours, nice venue and friendly service.

R.

Always amazing . Best day drink spot in waikanae 😉

M.

Love the dirty fries! And the super alpha beer both winners.

J.

Really popular place... Warm and friendly staff... Food azing

D.

My favourite brewery, super yummo food. Would throw it all at my face again.

D.

Great place good food and fantastic beer

J.

Outstanding service and food. Highly recommend

B.

Pulled Pork enjoyed so much with the BBQ Apple Sauce

K.

Tasty food, good price.

J.

Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Home grown produce.

L.

Great beer selection, and awesome service!

M.

Great food - bit of a wait when busy

W. C.

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Fried chicken is awesome

J.

Cool place. Burger cold but tasty.

D.

Loved the meals but terrible dessert options unless you like ice cream.

R.

Great craft beer, super tasty burgers

J.

Good choice of beers, location is OK Iit just doesn't do it for me.

J.

Slightly complex menu but good food and bar

C.

Delicious warm goats cheese salad and caramelised walnuts. Very yum .

H.

Awesome, awesome food and staff. Will visit again

M.

Delicious sandwich, highly recommend to stop by if you're on the road.

M.

Nice meal cold beer great staff

A.

Will come back on a Wed as hubby is hanging out for your well talked about steak chedrs

J.

Amazing beer, amazing food, great atmosphere

r.

Great service and good food served quickly.

H.

Service was very slow, but the food was so very worth waiting for! A carnivore's dream!

A.

The food and coffee here is some of the best in the area. Meatlovers are spoilt for choices!

S.

Friendly staff, nice location and awesome beer

R.

Great food and Service!!

C.

Can't go wrong going to Salt and Wood.

G.

Great food, great ambience, top beers

S.

Expensive for what is on offer. Not a great choice of healthy options.No toilets.

D.

Really nice building and friendly staff. The courtyard is nice and the place is nice and open.

P.

Great (takeaway) coffee....was warm and exciting inside

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