It has become an iconic mark on the beautiful Nelson coastal route leading out of the city and is a local and visitor favourite. New Zealand should have more places like this! Expect plenty of fresh fish, oysters and mussels from the nearby port, alongside quality beef, lamb and more. Weekend breakfast and brunch is popular and designed to suit hearty appetites with the Boat Shed Big Breakfast: handmade apple–fennel pork sausage, streaky bacon, avocado, hashbrown potatoes, sourdough, eggs any way, or if you’re inspired to have something fishy, the smoked fish & potato hash cakes with poached eggs, hollandaise, shaved fennel and cress. Lunch and dinner too, with a good value Trust the Chef for the table.

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