Wouldn't normally go for a salad for lunch but this was amazing who would have thought on a tiny Town like Havelock that you would find such wicked food

  This was by far the best mussels I ever ate! We shared a tasting plate and had the award winning garlic mussels - both dishes were absolutely amazing and we... read more were served in no time after ordering, even though we ordered very close to closing...More

  Late Sunday lunch time turned right to the Marina and had wonderfully fresh mussels in a wide varity of ways for 30 dollars for two. Not only great tasting but... read more I was so full of great Kai that no need for dinner after the long...More

  I came here 2 times because they're the best mussels I ate in New Zealand. The classic steamed are perfectly cooked and the garlic ones are sooo good.

  We were lucky enough to arrive the day of the Mussel Festival. Had a wonderful time at Mills Bay Mussels. Live band and lots of free mussels being handed... read more out. We ordered the mussels in broth and some coconut curry mussels. I always thought I...More

  Food, staff and experience are AMAZING! Food is made and served with LOVE. Would highly recommend heading to little Havelock & experience what Mills Bay Mussels call the Mixed Mussel... read more Tasting plater; juicy bacon wrapped mussels, grilled garlic buttery, crunchy crumbed & good ol’ battered...More

  Passing through Havelock looking for green mussels and found this place and shared a platter for early lunch, absolutely delicious and had a lovely chat to the chef and waitress.... read more Wouldn't normally bother doing a review but so good I had to.

  Had the $30 platter, was overpriced for what you got. Staff we very blunt and unfriendly. The food came out at different times when it was all ordered together and... read more they weren’t busy. Would not recommend to anyone and will not be going back

  Ordered the fish burger and fries, quick service, the fish burger was fresh as! Very enjoyable lunch!

  We have stopped here twice recently. First time to have a chowder (delicious, creamy, and full of flavour) with fresh bread. The second time was to have the platter to... read more takeaway with an additional salad. I love mussels, these however are taken to another level with the crumbed mussels in the shell absolutely delicious and tender. The rocket and parmesan salad was also a joy, just fantastic flavours and fresh. The service is also standout, friendly, prompt and evident that these guys care - Mills Bay Mussels you have a winning combo. We will be back.

  Between 4 we managed the mussel chowder which was perfect the mussel platter very perfect then we ordered more of the garlic crumbed mussels. We have been eating mussels for... read more many years and these ones are by far the best. We will be back Service...More

  We tried every type of mussel with their tasting platter it was GOOD!! Definitely try them out if you’re in Havelock. Check their hours though as they are currently... read more open on the weekends.

  BEST chowder EVER! I am a local and this place has nailed the chowder!! Keep it up team! It’s a shame they close during winter...

  I rarely write reviews but felt compelled to after having lunch at Mills Bay Mussels on Sunday. Mills Bay ticked all the boxes...excellent friendly service, clean, wonderful presentation of food... read more and great pricing. We had a tasting platter and enjoyed mussels in so many ways....More

  We stopped for lunch after reading a story in the local real estate paper. We love mussels and are not new to the variety of ways to eat them so... read more chose a garlic grilled half shell option. They looked amazing but when we went to eat them they were pretty much raw under the cheese, not a nice flavour. I understand you do a raw shucked version, but maybe you need to ask how well cooked your customers like them like a steak?
We had to leave the plates mostly untouched so a price lunch that left us heading back to the motel for toast.

  I had the garlic mussels. A little pricey and could have come with some bread to mop up the juices. But worth it. Bought some fresh mussels to take home,... read more they were as fresh as coming straight from the sea.

  The platter of various mussels was FANTASTIC!!
The garlic ones were to die for...
These were the best mussels we have ever had...
And the staff were so enthusiastic..,... read more

  This place is an absolute Gem! If you're in Havelock it is definitely a MUST to visit. All the food is spectacular! Excellent staff/service, excellent food, excellent prices, clean premises,... read more 10 out of 10. They do Mussels in so many unique ways...even a non-mussel-lover may...More

  We loved the steamed mussels! Fresh, tasty and gluten free. I have coeliac disease and the staff easily accommodated for my dietary needs and we thoroughly enjoyed our mussel experience-... read more highly recommend!

  We made a detour on our way to Abel Tasman with our rental car to look at the marina. Once done we figured we could eat, saw Mills Bay and... read more had the mussels tasting platter. It was so delicious that on our way back from...More