Restaurants in Picton and Blenheim

At Arbour, the menu is short, but trust co-owner/chef Bradley Hornby. “The Many," is a perfectly curated nine-course degustation menu produced with regional ingredients. What he cooks changes seasonally, but they’re in the mode of such dishes as rock lobster with pickled celery,…

★★ NEW ZEALAND MODERN[em]The name of this joint is misleading on so many levels. First off, the man behind the ship is local chef Sam Webb. Second, although it looks like a classic New York bar with its subway tiles and industrial light fixtures, it has full dinner menu with drinks…

There’s nothing fancy about this waterfront cafe but it's been Picton’s most popular joint for years. Green-lipped mussels  in white wine are a local specialty, the fresh fish is always a good bet and the service is as friendly as friendly can be.

This cheery riverside bistro offers tasty big platters to enjoy with a glass of wine on the outdoor terrace. They offer set menus in addition to the delish bistro menu. The fig, vegetable, and feta salad is a personal favorite (and gives an idea of what the food is like), but it's…

Scotch is proof that you don’t have to drive out to a winery—or break the bank—to get a decent meal in the Blenheim area. Located in the downtown core, this minimal space buzzes (although some might just call it noisy) nearly every night of the week. The menu changes according to…

The giant mussel shells on the restaurant roof tip you off to what’s on the menu. This is the place for fresh green-lipped mussels, whether you like them steamed, marinated, battered, grilled, steamed, or served in a chowder. This restaurant is located in Havelock, 33km (20 miles)…