Reviews of The Boat - Café & Bar. (Restaurant) in Wellington (Wellington).

The Boat - Café & Bar

658 Reviews

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139A Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Information of The Boat - Café & Bar, Restaurant in Wellington (Wellington)

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Reviews of The Boat - Café & Bar

N. F.

My lil sis and I popped in for brunch as we hadn't had breakfast. We both ordered starters of garlic bread and spring rolls and steak meals with salad. It was quite tasty. Both enjoyed our meal and the friendly informative service. We do admit that we may have started to feel a little full after the starters and our large milkshakes! Always enjoy the friendly and helpful service alongside the delicious food served. Until we meet again Thanks 😁😁👍👍

R. Y.

Must go place in Wellington on a sunny day! Beautiful sea view with decent quality of food. Food was not amazing but worth it. Perfect place for a brunch 😎

C. L.

I finally found a proper diner style breakfast. Super friendly folks and great food. The house made spring rolls are crispy and juicy, delicious. I can't wait to take my family and friends to Boat Cafe.

M. R.

A delightful place to take the family, especially on a warm sunny day to ensure a great view of Wellington harbour from the Bow of the boat. While there aren't many vegan dishes available, the staff are happy to accommodate. I had a big breakfast (as photographed). All it really needed was some baked beans to complete it. Definitely will return on my next Wellington visit. My children loved their vege pizza.

A. W.

Sorry guys, we walked in and walked out again as soon as we saw the comic sans fonts and mismatched table numbers, dried up salmon croissants in the cabinet, generally has the vibes of no one caring. So much potential in terms of one of the best locations in Wellington… but if you don’t care about vibes then I suggest you read another comment!

J. U.

Service was excellent, food was delicious. Stunning Wellington scenery.

A. M.

Food overpriced and average $18 for fries with cheese and onion (and missing the stated tomato). Mocha was nice but no presentation. Would be nice if this place improved its food and became a proper table service cafe. Restaurant has a lot of potential given location and some of the other elements like some food is good and some of the bar is well presented but other areas are lacking and it falls short.

R. T.

We arrived for Saturday brunch and not many customers - but hey, Level 2, so social distancing is a good thing, right? They have have a great-looking selection of cabinet food, including an appetising display of sweets. Seating in the lower area, which has great views into the harbour, and bi-fold windows that must be great on a summer's day. Coffees rarted 'very good' by both of us arrived within 5 minutes, and food no more than 10 minutes after. For me - best Big Breakfast I've eaten in years,. For him - Fluffy Pancakes looked amazing and were also declared "Best in Class". Friendly staff topped off the experience. Thank you!

A.

a very very splendid experience, went with 8 or so friends and the service was very fast and exceptionally nice employees. The meal itself, although a little on the smaller side for the price was very very flavourful and had a brilliant feel to it. Overall a pleasant night out

A. S.

Food and experience was average based on price, still good tasting food though... Sitting outside was nice. First time we have dined here not bad overall.

Z. W.

Great food with a great view! Very good value! Easy to spot the boat if you're strolling along the bay area. Vin, the owner, friendly guy committed to delivering quality food! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Wellington.

K.

A beautiful Icon of Wellington, Boat Cafe that Wellington City Council keeping it as a Historic Place especially for famous tourists area around Oriental Parade Beach surrounding the most expensive housing area over all of Wellington. 👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌷💞⚘💕🌹❤♥️💖💝💗💓💙💚💜

G. 2. G.

An interesting restaurant I remember opening but never visiting until this week. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was priced the higher side of average but by no means super expensive (not fine dining). Obviously the view of Wallington harbour is great.

M. (.

Really surprised at how good the food was here, managed to get some really cheap brunch here (I went for the chicken burger). The burger was gorgeous and actually pretty filling, the price of which was about $20 which is SOOO much cheaper than a lot of places in town or around the area. The service was great, we were seated immediately and given an option as to where we wanted to sit, which was awesome. I ended up getting a chocloate cake that was HUGE and they even gave me ice cream to go with it!... I will DEFINITELY be coming back in future.

B. F.

Awesome location, nice staff. Would be a 5 Star but their prices are ott. $7 for a 300ml Coke. $7-8 for basic slices including Lolly Cake.

D. M.

Great restaurant out on the water in Oriental Parade. This restaurant is in a decommissioned boat out on the water. Great views across the harbour, the food tastes great and is well priced. Staff are friendly and they have a few toys and drawing activities to keep the kids happy

n. y.

Very special and fun place to having the meal Friendly Staff Nice Ambience Food is Great Very Cosy and warm while entering the cafe, the burger that we order is well present and tasty (veg) they have a various option of mocktail which is fun and nice.

F. M.

the decoration needs to be upgrade or recondition. Average food quality & dish size. but the nice bay view add some bonus point.

J. D.

Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere created by this place. Felt absolutely at ease eating by myself as well. Definitely worth the visit for the novelty.

A. P.

Food took a while to come out and the kumara and zucchini fritters were soft not crispy. The lamb tacos were delicious but small for the price. The staff were friendly. Nice to get a table with a view!

S. P.

We had dinner, but I wanted the brunch menu Grilled Chicken Salad. The waitress who was consistently courteous and helpful said this was no problem. The views of the harbour at sunset were amazing. The chicken salad was delicious, tasty and fresh, and a reasonable price. I will definitely be returning.

S. T.

Delicious food once again. Always a great place to eat. Nice to sit in the warm and watch the city light up before your eyes. While you're there I suggest you try the potato skins! Definitely my favorite.

M. A.

Absolutely amazing place to visit and have nice lovely meal with a stunning view.

H. K.

It can only get better for the new owners, and with the weather improving and the advantage of a soft launch, pop in to experience this iconic venue.

S. L.

This place is average. Food in the cabinets looks tired and unappealing, like there's no one there who's passionate about what they're putting in front of customers. Didn't order off the main menu so can't comment on that. Other than that the location is pretty handy

A. L.

Very nice and cozy place with good music and great view. Food was OK burger was bit too raw. Otherwise loved it!

T. R.

Really pretty and cute and the food was really nice. Perfect place for brunch. Only annoying thing was the ugly childlike paintings on the windows that obstructed most the views.

R. C.

Awesome place to eat. Have been twice and will be going back again. It's fun to sit there and feel the boat rocking away with the waves coming and going. The food was amazing, the views spectacular and the service was exemplary from being greeted the moment we walked in. Can't recommend this place enough for a very unique experience

S. M.

I love the Boat Cafe, so quirky! They do an awesome Dirty Almond Chai latte. It's under new owners now and the bakery cabinets had a revamp. It's been painted inside and looks fresher than it did. Awesome views and a nice outdoor area. Good place for WiFi and work also as it's not always loud and busy like a lot of cafes in the city centre. They will do vegan options if you ask too. Would be better if they had some vegan specific options on the menu.

P. S.

Great food and location :) staff very nice too

C. R.

My favourite cafe in Wellington. Was a regular at Parade before they moved. And now, 10 years after moving out of NZ, it's still the best eggs bene available. You can attempt to walk off your food by strolling along Oriental Parade afterwards. Winning.

A. T.

Very interesting café, which was a tug boat in its previous life. Staff members are very friendly, though it's located quite far from the central city. Have several floors, and you can rent the place for private functions.

M. W.

New management in place from 1st October, so this was my first visit with the new team. Menu is Ok but unimaginative, and there were no light lunch items in the counter cabinets. Service was friendly and efficient, though, and I expect the minor menu deficiencies to be rectified in time. The view over the harbour was spectacular as it always is - worth coming here for that alone. Try to get a table in the aft deck conservatory for the best of the views.

M.

Great location and view. Nice coffee and food. Pleasant staff.

J. O.

Really friendly team. Very accommodating. Food was better than expected. Sure, the boat is a little tired, but the people more than make up for this

J. M.

I had a fishburger. It was over cooked and it had that fishy taste that you get from frozen fish . I could be wrong , but this is my opinion. They got my order wrong the first time, they gave me a chicken burger. I may have been wiser to accept it! However the people with me , a lot of them had scones and these were really good, so not all bad

M. P. C. A.

Loved the food, service could improve though.

L. J.

We showed up last minute (Covid19 level 2) Tug Boat had only 1 man owner working tonight & he came through with our party of 12, His hospitality was awesome & his delivery of presentation was out standing mountains of a meal, professional & deliciously yummy. Worth the price 👌. You will not regret what you order.... awesome Birthday Dinner for our mum.

M. H.

The location was excellent as was the boat-theme concept, and you couldn't fault the ocean views (imagine sipping a sparkling while soaking in the superb views with golden rays streaming through your window). However the food (we had seafood) was very average while the pricing was out of kilter with the quality and the quantity. The BC is in a prime location; it is highly visible in a blue-chip suburb (where the residents are not too shabby!). And there's no shortage of foot traffic to entice into their culinary parlour, so there's a ton of potential for growth (& improvement). The setting is ideal for romantic dinners, and the boardwalk next to the cafe is especially pretty at night when the city lights twinkle like miniature stars across the harbour.

M. S.

Hospitable. So quiet mid morning weekdays with big table and good internet. Great reading papers etc

S.

Great food, service and views

D. R.

I ordered Lamb Tacos and it was really good and they cook food when you order.

D.

WOW! Staff are friendly and the meals we had for breakfast were amazing! Lovely setting

C. M.

Huge potential. Old interior, average food, amazing views. Could be amazing if done right

S. C.

I'll continue to visit this cafe because of the great location (on an old tug boat moored off Oriental Bay) and because the staff are friendly. However, the food is nothing to write home about, and the boat is increasingly shabby with broken windows and worn carpet. Sometimes that doesn't really matter though, if all you want is a pleasant spot to enjoy a drink and a scone, with a sea view.

K. D.

Our extended family had dinner here last night and we had an awesome time. Apart from the novelty of dining on the retrofitted tugboat, it was kid friendly (we had 5 kids!), the food was amazing and the service timely even though they seemed a bit understaffed. The coffee was also superb. I highly recommend this location for a special night out and plan to return.

A. v. D.

Servers seemed a bit flummoxed when we arrived. The muesli option had no dried fruit available and no discount for this fact. Food was fast and good quality, coffe was nice but the long machiatto was a fluffy with a shot if coffee so they need upskilling on that. Beautiful spot.

J. M.

Awesome staff, very friendly. Great menu, they could do with more dessert choices. My steak was delicious.

C. H.

Some of the reviews are a bit rough. It's not perfect but by no means is it a complete train wreck. Food was fast and pretty much as described on the menu. Steak was OK, but the egg on it wasn't cooked properly. Pork belly was tasty and the mash was great but the skin could have been more crispy. The burgers were good and the fried chicken was great as was the chowder. Reasonable value for money and reasonable service.

M.

Beautiful location and delicious food though quite pricey

D. T.

Good place to visit, quick pie and roll. Food was fresh and well presented. I think my pie was reheated in the microwave. Coffee and hot chocolate weren't too bad. Seated area outside gives good views of the harbour. Three stars due to price?

f. j.

Tonight i had dinner at the Boat cafe and i was served by Vin. He was courteous and respectful. My meal was done fast and was so delicious. I had the cheese that they make there for dessert. That cheese cake was heavenly. I highly recommend Boat Cafe and especially Vin and his professionalism.

J. M.

Vin and his team did us proud hosting our daughter's 21st party. They were extremely helpful and the food was delicious. The chicken sliders were divine! I highly recommend this venue. We were able to decorate the function room as we pleased and there was a projector for slideshows and a good sound system. Well done Vin and his team and a big thank you from us.

T. C.

Great spot but a bit quiet when I went, the food was OK. Too many broken windows detracted from the view. Has potential.

T.

Delicious omelets there and the best views in Wellington!

N. E.

Me and my boyfriend came this morning, i got the french toast and he got papas breaky. The food was excellent!!! The service however, not so much... They were dismissive and seemed in a rush even tho it wasn't packed. The coffe tasted burned unfortunately. But again. Lovely food!

D. C.

Great Dinner.... The kids loved being on a boat and watching the people fishing off the warf. The new owner Stephen was a pleasure to deal with and the service was great.

A. A.

Good tasting food, reasonably priced and was even treated to a surprise birthday cake which involved singing by the staff member who delivered the cake! A nice experience considering a change of owner since the last time we visited.

n. r.

scones muffins and meals I've had were first class. views are superb. owner is on site and is putting in a huge effort to upgrade the site. very relaxed and great music. a piece of wellington history not to be missed. Gold standard

N.

I came here around 2pm, and it wasn't crowded at all. I was able to get a nice seat near the window, so I was able to enjoy my food while enjoying the view as well. The food I ordered was an Egg Benedict with Salmon (as in the picture) and it was delicious. It cost me $19 which I think is a reasonable price since the portion is quite large (2 eggs, with 2 pieces of bread including +the salmon). I would recommend people especially tourists to eat here or even just to have a drink, especially when the weather is warm.

N. P.

Had dinner here last night with my mum. The meals came out very fast and were delicious. Vin was a great, attentive and friendly host. Definitely recommend giving a try!

k. w.

After a fantastic evening scooting to and fro around the wonderful Wellington waterfront, myself and my friend, Chloe decided to pop in to a cafe for a quick non alcoholoc winter warmer (for once in our lives) on a picturesque Friday evening. We could not decide on a cafe until we came across the fantasticly looking boat cafe sat on the waters of the harbour. After poking our heads through to the bar we decided that it was a perfect little spot for a coffee and a chat. What a fabulous decision it turned out to be. The waiter (unfortunately I did not catch his name) could not be caring enough. After promptly bringing us our drinks we thought that this would be the end of the service. How wrong we were... He then delivered two glasses of delicious lemon infused water which let me tell you is the freshest, tastiest water I have ever passed between my lips. To top it all off, which let me reiterate really makes this place a 10/10, The waiter with no name delivered the most scrumptious freshly baked banana and blueberry muffin which Chloe and myself devoured before offering our gratitude. We will 100% be visiting again for another coffee (possibly an Irish) if you catch my drift! Hopefully gathering the fantastic waiter's name in the process.

T. A.

What a lovely view. It was a really nice day when we went and we were seated at the front of the boat, so had a lovely view of the harbour. I enjoyed the food (I had french toast) and the coffee was good. There was a group of about 10 of us and it took a while for our food to come, but because it was such a lovely day it didn't matter. Our drinks came quickly.

B.

Great location and yummy food. Decor tired. The most delightfully polite front of house ever...😇

C.

I felt so welcome by the lady taking my order, she was so lovely. The food was delicious

J. G.

We had a lovely early-evening meal here with a pleasant harbour view. Very friendly staff, tasty, generous food that came out quickly. Our group - incl a child, a meat-eater, a vegan - all enjoyed our choices. Leave room for dessert, big slices of all sorts of cakes and sweets.

F.

I had a relaxing afternoon here. Great view, nice meal and staff. would love to go again.

M. S. J.

Great little spot it your down the beach and want a bite to eat or even a beer.

A. S.

Good food and views and setting. Service hasn't been historically great there for us, not really too helpful with gluten free foods, not much choice there even though they advertise they are gluten free. Mostly they have a one cake choice. We came one night for a drink before I dropped a friend at the airport and were turned away as they were into their dinner seating time...didn't make sense to turn us away as the place was empty! Lost a customer that night. I'd really only come back for brunch because of the views in the summer.

A. F. (.

Average but pricey food. Below-par coffee. Friendly service. I had Eggs Benedict with salmon. Eggs were perfectly poached and Hollandaise was good (a little thin). Salmon was cold and muffins were underdone. There was nothing (say dill or acid) to cut the overwhelming richness of the dish so I couldn't finish it. Coffee was not good, and the staff were friendly but got my coffee order wrong twice.

T. D. A.

Fantastic view and great food. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and as a gluten free eater there is plenty to choose from... not just the standard 'one sweet thing' that so many cafes seem to offer. The coffee is excellent and the day we went it was freezing outside - the place is always warm and cosy.. wanted to sit there all afternoon. Will be back soon.

D.

Very nice meal, a nice portion size and tasty. Great service and very accommodating for our kids

T.

Great foods and beverages. Stunning view with friendly staffs. Willing to back again.

K.

Yummm! Had Eggs bene today and polished the plate before I remembered to take a photo to post! Huge generous serving of salmon, very nice hollandaise sauce, not too creamy like some places, had a good hint of vinegar to balance the dish. Have had a few spectacular meals here over the past few weeks, so it's safe to say I'm likely to become a regular here! And thanks for the awesome service 😁

I. B.

Adequate and a novel setting with plenty of parking on the street the day we were there. Food was good although the selection was standard there was pretty limited options for vegetarians

J. L.

Really impressed! They managed to make a table available for our group of 10, even though we hadn't booked (got us out of the rain). Food was great, waitstaff were really friendly. Will definitely come again.

A.

My experience was awesome with boat cafe i went with my aunt and we had paid ordered our food like any normal person would the food took around 30 to 50 minutes to be served to us all the staff and people working there where very cooperative and where all very nice the food there isn't special tastes like normal fish'n'chips nothing special i would recommend this place to a family friend or someone i knew i must say though the place was not very clean the tables hadn't been wiped down the plate our food was served on didn't look to be washed properly there was hair all over the tables the juice i was served had some weird black thing floating around in it so i didn't drink it i just asked for some water and overall i had a okay experience the view was awesome but the food was okay too not amazing food ever but it was okay the service was good however the cleanliness of the place was terrible

R.

Waited 1 hour for seafood chowder. Shame. Coukd be a good place. 2 years later it is much improved. Great dinener. I had the fish and my wife had the chicken both excellent.

L.

Ordered Haloumi and Mushrooms on toast Amazing

J.

Decent food, a good atmosphere, nice view. But the price were a bit steep and the gravy we had was very liquidy and tasted weird. But still a good place to get a family lunch.

J. B.

Really nice place to have breakfast while looking over the harbor. Nice menu, reasonable prices and served up well too. Friendly staff. Great coffee and tea.

S. F.

Good drinks, the fish burger was pretty delicious. 4 stars because it's a bit overpriced for what you get, and there were children screaming and running circles around the cafe like it was a playground. Very annoying.

E. G. (. G.

Such a lovely café, like going there very much, the staff is kind, the manager is amazing. And the concept is quite cool! +view!!

B.

This is a response to the review left by Lorraine Andrews. My name is Ephraim Stephens I was the manager you dealt with. I am sorry you had such a negative experience, however in regards to your booking we did have a table ready for you on arrival which was best suited for wheel chair access. Unfortunately it was not to your liking. As the restaurant was completely full I did my best to find you somewhere else to sit that could cater for 5 people and a wheelchair. When I said "would you like to sit on someones lap" I was trying to lighten the situation, and emphasize how busy we were, I apologize that you took this the wrong way, it was meant with no malice. I then managed this by asking a regular customer if she would mind moving to another table so you could sit there. This table was still not considered suitable by your party. By this time you were leaving as there was nothing else we could provide. I again am sorry for the inconvenience and was disappointed that 5 unhappy customers left. Regards, Ephraim Stephens

E. W.

Delicious food. My wife and I both enjoyed our pancakes and eggs Benedict. Coffee was a little cold but otherwise everything was great!

J. P.

The Cafe was quiet considering it was near lunchtime. The food was good but a bit of a wait for it to arrive at our table.

j. a.

Know what you are getting and you'll be happy. Not Wellington's top cafe, restuarant or view, but good.

J.

We keep coming back to The Boat Cafe time and time again - that in itself says a lot, I think. Recently went to The Boat Cafe with a medium-sized group (about 10 people); the weather was bad, but the atmosphere inside the Cafe was warm and welcoming; the food was great; service great; everyone had a really good time.

J. J.

I had the beef burger for dinner which was awesome. I was very impressed with the service and the burger was huge! Really good value for money. Overall a very tasty meal and the chunky fries added a nice touch. Highly recommended!

T. K.

A large group of us there recently for dinner. A great location and great views. The staff were friendly and professional. The quality of the food was fantastic. Totally recommend and we will be back.

N.

Kind staff, everything clean and delicious food :) Also looks pretty fab

T.

Nice food, nice coffee,friendly host, great location, good parking. We had a great time.

A. R.

My girl and I enjoyed our Dinner here . Sitting looking back into the city as night took over the skys . Guys .......... Do ya selves a favor and take your partner here for a great time with your host and great barman.

M. A.

Great bené, hollandaise almost perfect

G. B.

Asked for specifically by our older boy. Kids pancakes are a hit and he loves the idea of being on the boat. The breakfast menu is reliable, so we head over reasonably regularly.

M.

Coffee was amazing, food even better. Friendly staff, quick service. Decor a little dilapidated, but that just added to the authenticity.

P. V.

Fish and chips on the beach, so good!

S. D.

Simple food, nice coffee, warm inside, with nice harbour views

달.

It is an exciting place for kids but it's overpriced for sure. We had one soy fluffy regular size cappuccino and one muffin total in 14.something.

H.

Seafood chowder was superb, and lovely view in a sun-bathed sitting area.

S. K. N.

I really enjoyed my meal here a while back, the staff were attentive and lovely and my vegetarian salad was outstanding. We also had a delicious cheesecake afterwards.

R.

Food was great, service was terrible and the place could do with a really good clean. I'm not sure if they were just new staff that were overwhelmed or what but it was pretty bad.

H.

I had a hot kawakawa tea, my friends had similar hot drinks. If i remember correctly they have a range of tea selections. I also bought a piece of cake to go. It was nice.

c.

Although the service is great and options pretty good for gluten free, the coffee was not hot. Nice setting too, even in the rain

a.

Very nice foods and coffee, lovely staff and best customer service.

R. C.

The Boat Cafe (formerly The Parade) located in the Tug Boat in Oriental Bay is great for just a coffee and bite during the day, or an intimate dinner in the evening. The food is consistently good and the prices very reasonable. I would recommend the Osso Buco Pie from the dinner menu! If you're a visitor to Wellington and want to enjoy views of the city and harbour, get along to the Boat Cafe.

M.

Nice Cafe to have lunch.

V.

Great service and atmosphere. Boys loved it so we've been twice this holiday to Wellington. We'll definitely be back 😊🥰

J.

Service was amazing. Friendly staff and didn't have to wait long for our lunch. Lovely atmosphere. Would dine here again.

V. K.

Delicious fish 🐟 & chips ... chicken burger 🍔 Lovely service by the lady at front.. cheers

N. M.

Had a great experience here. The teriyaki salmon was great and were given an extra dessert on the house which was lovely! Thanks team

C. G.

Everytime is a GREAT time, the food is excellent, the staff are always beyond excellent. Attended a function 'downstairs' last night, it was a great venue, outstanding barman, all in all - a great wee find :-)

P.

A great place to stop in for a hot chocolate after a long cycle ride around the Bays. Friendly staff and on a crisp clear morning the outdoor seating produces a wonderful atmosphere.

R.

A great place for good coffee in unique surroundings. Try their potato skins yum

J.

Food is nice. A fun family outings. Service is relaxed but the vibe is relaxed and all the staff are helpful and friendly.

o.

amazing scenery and a good service

L. B.

No coffee available, except for the seafood chowder which was served hot and tasty, the other dishes were average.

F. M.

Was shabby chic. Bit expensive for meals. Nice to do something different though and the beach and playground outside are perfect for the kids

H. S.

Unique location to experience Wellington Harbour.

T. Z.

It was a very sunny day. And we were so tired walking from Evans Bay Parade, Roseneath. And we wanted to have lunch here, but the place looked so packed.

A.

I visit here every week for a Breakfast meeting and enjoy their coffees and food offerings tho I do feel their food is pricey given quantity offered.

C.

Top quality food, excellent service, great atmosphere

P. D.

Food was ok, good service but place was run down and needed a good clean.

B. H.

I acually very much enjoyed my experience at the Boat Cafe, amazing food and great service, nothing to complain about and certainly a place I recommend

F.

Good service and mood, beautiful view, food tast really good and super friendly staff. You have to go there !!!

B.

This could be awesome but it was just ok. Staff were good and food ok. The view was restricted. We are on a boat and we could hardly see the sea???

B.

quiet expensive.....ordered seafood chowder soup and it was deadly salty... however i like the atmosphere there ...good place to catch up with friends

J.

This was a great place to bring the kids on a cold Saturday morning... lovely food... good service... excellent views and two fire places

甘.

Great view and nice staff, nice food

A.

Good food and excellent service. Love the nachos ❤️

R.

Had dinner there last night, food was great, service was great, kids loved it

B.

Loved to Eat Outside.Not a Very Clean Place. Lots of Sweets an Delicious Pastry ..

C.

Good food served by nice people in a landmark-level location.

J.

Fantastic menu, great friendly staff and delicious food, would definitely visit again.

C.

The food was good but the staff are in too much of a rush and do not listen to your order properly.

J.

Scones were overcooked

A. D.

There owner here was really awesome and provided great service and yummy food!!!

L. M.

About to change hands, lets hope this iconic eatery stays on the waterfront delivering great food at a brilliant location to locals and visitors.

V.

Does not look like this picture, old and worn but meal was lovely.

O.

Only customers when we visited for a weekday breakfast. Enjoyed the food, our son enjoyed the novelty if being on a boat.

S.

My Mum, Sister and I went there for coffee and cake, great service and great value

G.

Good, not great, but good food. Nice vibe and view. Would recommend.

s.

Worth going for an experience or view, not for the ambience and taste. Prices are reasonable though.

L.

Nice location. I didn't like my dish much but coffee was great.

M. R.

It's ok, and it is a boat. Can be amazing views of you get there early and get the harbour side seating

N.

A great café for the whole family. Good food, fun venue, great views.

D. V. G. (. p.

tasty fresh food, good coffee, lovely watery views and outdoor seating options in sunny weather.

R.

I don't give places I hate a 4 star rating. What's wrong with App???

J. M.

We enjoyed our bowls of hot drinks with the view on the waterfront

J.

Great Vistas. Efficient courteous service. Great atmosphere And a fitting pasture for an gracious work horse

K.

Very beautiful setting. Host friendly and accommodating. Good coffee.

S.

Coffee is a bit expensive but food and customer service is good, good parking options

S.

Had the steak and chicken salad. Both were excellent!

c.

Good food but it takes a while to come out even when quiet.

E. F.

We had a really good breakfast. Ideal also for a Sunday brunch

S.

Very nice food, but one of the cabinet food arrived the latest and was all squished

G. H.

Order, then sit down with your number. Quick easy good service.

M.

Great food and good service every time I've gone.

O.

Nice staff. Good view. Cabinet food is a bit expensive though

R.

Nice and tidy space. Food was nice prices little heavy but overall good experience

S. R.

Quirky and delicious brekki, great views. There is even a pool table

B.

Great service, great coffee (L'affarre) and nice eats.

S.

Friendly service, good food.

C.

Good service nice food at responsible priced

S.

Very efficient staff, helpful. Good food and supporting service.

J.

Delicious food and lovely staff.

M.

Coffee was ok but food was forgotten and reheated making it very dry and disappointed.

T. D.

Loved the food and great to see it's being tidied up

D.

Great location, price ok, food ok. Cheap kid meal.

M.

Good food staff were nice however they were rushed it felt like they were short staffed

M.

Great coffee. Terrific food and views!

D.

Great place to get away and have a quiet coffee

P.

Loved my meal. Loved the atmosphere of being by sea...

P.

Nice people, nice views. Portions are small, beer is limited.

G.

Best views in Wellington accompanied by great coffee and friendly service.

G.

Great Service and food plenty of parking

P.

Average food but great view

S. A.

Good fish and chips + great view on a nice day.

H.

good iced coffee on a hot day ... great views over the harbour

W.

Yummy burgers and a nice place on a sunny day.

C.

Definitely a place worth travelling for. A must do if you are visiting Wellington.

D.

Standard location to bring visitors to when in Wellington. Unique setting, love it.

G.

Excelent service and great food. Will go back

R.

Long confused wait, I'm guessing new staff in training. Food & coffee good.

W. Y.

Great location, friendly staff, good food

J.

Great location, good food, ok coffee

S.

Lovely place to sit in the sun and have a beer

P.

Nice coffee

N.

Lovely lunch lovely spot enjoyble with a nice drink :-)

A.

Yummy food, great views of Wellington

n.

Friendly staff, food was yum

A.

Highly recommended ❤️❤️

J.

Homely, very friendly owners

D.

Very nice food and coffee

R.

Great food as always

T.

We've always had good experiences here.

N.

Really friendly staff, really stale cake

G.

Amazing view and great food.

M.

nice place to have lunch on a sunny day in Wellington

H. T.

Add a big sound system and you have a hell of a venue.

L.

Nice food and good view

L.

Not as good as it use to be. Very thing was just OK.

F.

The pork is very tasty in there ;)

K.

Great cozy spot and friendly staff.

D.

Great place to take your pet jellyfish

M.

My favorite sea food chowder.

L.

Nice food

N.

Average in every way. Not great, but not awful.

T.

Great experience for us and our friends

R.

Excellent service great food

R.

Nice atmosphere. Nice food

A.

Nice place with a unique ambience.

T.

OK for groups. Doesn't really do it for me.

R.

Great coffee and food selection

m.

A relaxing atmosphere.

I.

Cosey place to have a meal and watch the harbour.

C.

Great bit yummy food!

P.

Beautiful breakfast and friendly

S.

Nice food and view

m.

Great food every time

D.

Always a nice place to chill out

A.

Really friendly staff and setting.

E.

Nice people, great views.

S.

great spot, great venue, great bloke

J.

Love this place. So cool

M.

Good food, and service.

D.

Great place for a meal

M.

Friendly people okay food

R.

Like this place a lot. Always friendly and helpful. Views are great. Coffee is very nice and their cake slices are huge which is great 😁

V.

Nice food

M.

Excellent food and service

A.

Great views and food

C.

Good service

N.

Good food at a reasonable price will be returning

P.

Has some nice food.

R.

Great different venue

N.

Great place good outlook

d.

Lovely thankyou

B.

It used to be better. :(

C.

Very bitter coffee

N.

the sea view in breathtaking!

J.

Good solid food

D.

Nice views.

M.

Surprising spaces!

d.

The staff are just adorable, great views too

K.

😍😍

R.

Okay

s.

Great food and service

J.

Pretty for sunset

F.

Yum

S.

O for awesome !

A.

Getting old

G.

I was so impressed. We stumbled upon the Boat Cafe because our usual spot was closed and I'm pleasantly surprised. Great views, great friendly service and delicious fish and chips. Coming here again!

E.

(Translated) An old restaurant boat with a view of the ocean. Lovely! The breakfast cereal, apart from being very healthy, tastes great. (Original) Ein altes Boot als Gaststätte mit Blick auf den Ozean. Herrlich! Das Frühstücksmüsli, abgesehen das es sehr gesund ist, schmeckt hervorragend.

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(Translated) Located in Oriental bay. Very original and hearty dishes and tasty. I loved. (Original) Situé à Oriental bay. Très original et plats biens copieux et goûteux. J'ai adoré.

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(Translated) Nice place, excellent service and great fun atmosphere (Original) مكان جميل خدمة ممتازة واجواء رائعة ممتع💕

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(Translated) Yummmm (Original) Yummmm

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