I have a bucket list of things to do before I leave this world, and one of those items for me to eat fresh green lipped mussels in Havelock new... read more zealand. A friend recommended that Mills Bay Mussels down by the marina was the place to go. In my excitement to visit the establishment I turned up an hour before they opened. But it gave me a chance to have a joke and bit of banter with the staff as they prepared for the day. At the allotted opening time I rocked up and placed my order for the mussel sampling platter!. With a bit more banter and a laugh with the crew at Mills Bay Mussels, my sampler arrived. With 5 differently prepared mussel types I embarked on a gastronomic fairy tail trip. It was sensational! Fresh,tasty, and nicely presented with 3 dipping sauces on a board platter. I cannot recommend this place more highly, the team were almost as enjoyable as the food. Well done.

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

  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

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

  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.

  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

  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

  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

  The perfect place to sit in the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy some super tasty fresh mussels. Staff are lovely and prices are really good.

  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

  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.

  Recommended at Apples for Charlotte as the best mussels in the "Mussel Capital of NZ". Highly recommend you try the Mussel platter for mussels every way but steamed, and absolutely... read more delicious. Take your appetite!

  This is a stylish little bar on the wharf in pretty Havelock, "the green-lipped mussel capital of the world." We ordered a mussel tasting plate for $30 and they were... read more unbelievably delicious - some crumbed, some battered, some with chilli, some steamed, with salad and...More

  Very lucky to have been here when open (Thursday to Sunday 10am to 2pm currently) The Mussels here are cooked in so many different ways and the chowder is also... read more worth a shout out. Wonderful all round

  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

  I am not really into mussels - being more of a clams person myself but having landed up at this restaurant with friends during a trip to NZ I decided... read more to give it a try. Being a large group we got to try all the...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

  Excellent, fresh cooked mussels we Beer battered and garlic crumbed. Ten out of ten!! Relaxed style of eating but so fresh and local. Beautiful..

  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

  Wow, we stopped here for lunch, the chowder was fantastic, service friendly and quick. Would highly recommend