Boatshed Cafe, 350 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville, Nelson. +64 3 546 9783.
Wakefield Quay House, 385 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. +64 3 546 7275.
Waterfront Restaurant Nelson, 341 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville, Nelson. +64 3 546 6685. Breathtaking views of waterfront.
Rooftop Coffee Shop, Farmers Trading, 1/219 Trafalgar St, Nelson.
Passion Restaurant, Upstairs - Nelson Yacht Club, 322 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. +64 3 539 1307. Superb waterfront.
Ma Fish, Nelson Yacht Club, upstairs, 322 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. +64 3 539 1307. Waterfront.
Saltwater Cafe and Bar, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. +64 3 548 3361. City end of spectacular waterfront.
Olivia's on the Quay, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. +64 3 548 3361 sea, web coming
The Smokehouse Cafe, Shed 3, Mapua Wharf, 6 Aranui Road, Mapua. +64 3 540 2280. Over estuary. 30 mins from Nelson.
The Mutton Bird Bistro, Shed 1, Mapua Wharf, Mapua. +64 3 540 2028. A beautifully situated, modern restaurant in a wharf shed overlooking the estuary at Mapua.Pukeko Bar, Cafe & Tapas Restaurant, 8 Aranui Rd, Mapua Wharf.
Oasis Cafe, 81 Trafalgar St, +64 3 548 1180. Overlooking river.
Golden Bear, 8 Aranui Rd, Mapua, Outside tables view water.