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Restaurants in Wellington

Wellington has more restaurants, bars and cafés per head than New York. The city has established a well-deserved reputation as the culinary capital of the country, so dining out here is a must. Try the locally grown lamb, ostrich, venison and seafood (green mussels) if you get the opportunity.

The restaurants below have been grouped into three different pricing categories:
Expensive (over NZ$100)
Moderate (NZ$30 to NZ$100)
Cheap (under NZ$30)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including tax and tip but not drinks.

Logan Brown

Price: Expensive

Located in a renovated 1920s banking chamber, this fine-dining restaurant is hailed as the best in the capital. The restaurant itself might be impressive (high ceiling, majestic columns), but it is most definitely the food that is the star of the show here. Admittedly not cheap, but the menu is both exotic and mouth-watering.

Address: 192 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (04) 801 5114
http://www.loganbrown.co.nz/

Shed 5 Restaurant

Price: Expensive

Originally built in 1888 as a woolstore, Shed 5 is one of the oldest remaining wharf stores in Lambton Harbour. A stunning waterfront location with an emphasis on good food (fresh seafood, fish, New Zealand lamb, venison and poultry dishes) and a selection of both New Zealand and international wines have ensured its success.

Address: Queen's Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (04) 499 9069
http://www.shed5.co.nz/

Kosmos Greek Taverna

Price: Moderate

A slice of authentic Greek food and atmosphere in a typical taverna setting, complete with warm welcome and live entertainment most nights. In summer, you can eat alfresco in the courtyard. Closed on Mondays. Take-away menu available.

Address: 13 Pirie Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (04) 801 8806
http://www.kosmosgreektaverna.co.nz/

Martin Bosley's Yacht Club Restaurant

Price: Moderate

The waterfront restaurant affords great panoramic views of Wellington and the harbour. The menu focuses on fresh produce and seafood, with a strong regional wine list.

Address: 103 Oriental Parade, Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (04) 920 8302
http://www.martin-bosley.com/

Tug Boat on the Bay

Price: Moderate

Wellington's only floating restaurant, the Tug Boat on the Bay boasts great views of the harbour. The focus here is very much on New Zealand seafood, as you would expect. Bookings advised.

Address: Freyberg Lagoon, Oriental Bay, New Zealand
Telephone: (04) 384 8884
http://www.tugboatonthebay.co.nz

Caffé L'Affare

Price: Cheap

This place serves the best coffee in town. Period. Food includes all-day breakfast (choose from raisin toast, toasted bagels, porridge and berries, fresh fruit salads, eggs any way you like etc) and toasted panini, seafood chowder and tasty salads for lunch. The cakes too are superb. Grab yourself a paper, sit down, relax and enjoy.

Address: 27 College Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Telephone: (04) 385 9748
http://www.laffare.co.nz/
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