Wellington Dining Options?

[clr0806]

We decided to walk around town rather than to do an excursion. We planned on the cable car and museum so far. We are looking for a great place to have lunch in the area. Any suggestions?

[erewhon]

There is a restaurant up the hill when you alight from the cable car, a good view of the city and harbour when dining there.

[MargoK]

We had Lunch at the Cafe in the Botanical Gardens one summer when we were in Wellington and we were most impressed. Very busy, but lovely to sit outside in a spectacular setting.

[kiwijo]

Hey, you're coming to the culinary capital of New Zealand - you're going to be spoilt for choice! Just a note on the earlier post - the restaurant at the top of the Cable Car is closed at present and there's just an ice-cream and coffee kiosk, but Picnic in the rose garden of the Botanic Garden is open. Have a look at the restaurant listings on WellingtonNZ.com as a starting point. For something casual, Mac's Brewery on the waterfront near Te Papa is great for people watching and Nikau in Civic Square is cool as well. Floriditas on Cuba Street is always fun, fresh and seasonal. If you're looking for something more formal, Martin Bosley's Yacht Club Restaurant is a former Restaurant of the Year winner and if you're really into food, Zest Food Tours operate foodie tours of Wellington!