Nelson

Travelers' Takes

Rates and Deals

Boat Shed Restaurant

More Photos
coolmum
coolmum
First Reviewer
5 out of 5
Avg. Member Rating
1
Review
3
Photos
Editor Pick

The Boat Shed Restaurant

  • December 7, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by coolmum from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Boat Shed Restaurant

The famous Boat Shed Café is also known as Nelson’s best seafood restaurant. The Boat Shed serves the best of New Zealand seafood in a busy cafe style atmosphere - it is truly a Nelson Icon - a focal point for locals and a 'must do' for tourists. We were fortunate to be led to a table by the window (with no reservations!). Fortunate because the restaurant is often fully booked in the weekends!

Don't miss the seafood chowder - it is yummy! Alex’s main course was the rump of lamb and me, steak and scampi. It was certainly one of the best dinners we had! The meats were seared just right and the seafood were fresh and delicious on its own, without the need of any dressings.

It didn’t surprised us why The Boat Shed is Nelson’s favourite! Food is reasonably priced and the ambience is relaxed, cosy and lively! With great food, great service and great value, you can enjoy views over Haulashore Island and across Nelson Harbour through 'The Cut' to the Tasman Ocean.

This is definitely the best experience we had in the South Island! By the time we asked for the bill (around seven pm), the restaurant was almost full house! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all through 7 days a week, there is plenty of opportunities to savour the best in this region. So if you plan to be in New Zealand’s sunniest playground, put this in your list!

From journal Our First New Zealand Holiday in a rental car

Compare Nelson Rates

1. Enter travel information

City

2. Select websites to compare rates

Each selected website will open a new window.

Nelson Travel Deals