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

  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...

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

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

  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.

  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

  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.

  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

  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.

  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 loved the menu variety & quality of the Mussels & dishes, it suited both our appetites. Friendly Team

  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.

  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

  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

  Had the Mussel Fritter which is quite large, another member had the Mussel Chowder and lastly the Steamed Mussels. Overall opinion was DELICIOUSand value for money.

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

  Me and my partner went there on a late afternoon for raw musses and garlic buttered mussels. It was aboslutley amazing. Still think about those mussels. Best I had in... read more my life so far!

  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

  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

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