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

  Called into This restaurant recently for a quick bite, was not disappointed at all, delicious mussel chowder enjoyed by myself and my partner. We are inside which was a little... read more tight, too windy outside when we were there but still I felt comfortable enough. The staff were very friendly and very helpful.

  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

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

  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!

  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

  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...

  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.

  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

  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.

  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.

  Mills Bay focuses on mussels and serves the very best. What honour it does for this beautiful fruit of the sea.

  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.

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

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

  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

  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.

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

  Unbelievably good food and service. The most devine mussels we have ever tried and the chowder is to die for. Highly recommended and we will be back!

  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!