Dining at Jellyfish in Mapua Web Res taken by Oliver Weber credit www.nelsontasman.nz

Eat & drink

The Jellyfish, Māpua Wharf

Seafood just tastes better eaten on the water's edge

Nelson Tasman is blessed with a consistently sunny climate. This, combined with our fertile soils and passionate artisan producers, makes us a force to be reckoned with.

Explore our eateries

Girlfriends dining at Jellyfish in Mapua

Restaurants & bars

Explore Nelson Tasman’s thriving restaurant scene.

The Smoking Barrel 15 credit Neat Places

Cafés

You’re never far from a well-made flattie and a plate of delicious café-style food in Nelson Tasman.

Discover the bold, unique taste of Neudorf Black at the Moutere Artisans Open Day

Markets & specialty foods

Artisans who love making things find their way to our region, and we all benefit from their passion.

Takeaways

Old favourites to intriguing international flavours.

Explore our wineries, breweries & distilleries

Harvest Kitchen Seifrieds Vineyard by Wine Nelson

Wineries & cellar doors

Delight in exquisite wines, savour local flavours, and walk through stunning vineyards.

Breweries

Welcome to NZ's craft brewing capital.

Distilleries

Golden Bay is home to award-winning distilleries.

Discover our local flavours

Brunch done right - Nelson City

The Courthouse Cafe Web Res credit Neat Places 25

Brunch done right - Golden Bay

Albertas food outside credit Neat Places

Brunch done right - Tasman

Best burgers

Coffee carts, containers & cabins

Meet our foodies

Meet some of our fantastic foodies in the region.

Keiren Inglis

The Appleshed, Mapua

Annette & Ed

Cable Bay Café

Kimberley Eagle

Someday Somewhere, Nelson

David Barrett

The Junction Store, Richmond

The Boat Shed sunset water by Sarah Tuck DISH Magazine

Navigating Nelson — Dish Magazine

Story by Sarah Tuck.

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