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.

  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

  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 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 learned of this place from an episode of "Country Calendar". The mussels they were serving looked so appetizing that we decided to make a trip out of it and... read more taste the product. Gald we did. Havelock itself is worth a visit if in you're in the region, but the mussels at Mills Bay are the best. We chose a mixed platter of mussels cooked in various ways ie crumbed, battered, smoked etc and enjoyed them all. Personally, the crumbed were probably my favourite.

Super-friendly staff.

  If you’ve heard the mussels are good in this area, you really need to stop here. Generous portions of steamed mussels, garlic mussels, salad & shoestring chips. Didn’t have room... read more for the chowder, but guy at table next door was raving about it to his...More

  Every year I try 1 mussel to check whether I still hate them. We got a big platter with 6 different kinds of mussels, from smoked to bacon-wrapped. They ranged... read more from good to delicious, so thanks Mills Bay Mussels, you might have converted me to a mussel fan. Even the boys gave them a crack and we every everything

  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

  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

  Awesome mussels!! The seating area is smaller than the kitchen, and that is small too. I had the platter and each of the styles was well presented and tasted great.... read more I wanted more, so got the chowder, it was very well made. Please don’t make...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.

  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...

  This was on our bucket list to visit on the way to Blenheim from Nelson. Good time to stop off too on that journey.
Very basic setup of tables outside... read more and little room inside for seating. We sat inside because it was windy. Some outside canopy by Shadesails Blenheim would offer customers some cover from sun and rain and extend the season. My wife had steam mussels which came in a pot with lid. She loved them. I had Garlic Mussels. Flesh scooped out garnished with garlic and breadcrumbs and grilled. Cooked mussels then put back in shells and served. Wow. They were so good. The mussel fritters that we’re served to someone nearby look substantial too.

  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

  Had lunch here twice and forced ourselves to indulge the whole range on the menu. The Ladies are absolutely fantastic.

  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.

  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

  My oh my - the Classic Steamed Green Mussels were delicious! A must try if you are passing through Havelock.

  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 had the mixed mussels platter. It was just the right size for two people and was delicious! Will be back for more👌👌