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Mills Bay Tasting Room & Eatery
Our Tasting Room & Eatery is located in the Havelock Marina – right at the front of our Mussel Packhouse. You’ll be eating the freshest mussels you can get!
We don’t take bookings, just come on in.
Open Hours
Wednesday 10 am – 2pm
Thursday 10 am – 2 pm
Friday 10 am – 2 pm
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday 10 am – 2 pm
Catering
As well as delicious mussels for your crowd to enjoy, we deliver the Mills Bay Mussels experience.
For more information, contact rose@millsbaymussels.co.nz
Reviews from our lovely customers
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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
JosephineT679
3/04/2019Called 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.
Diane W
1/20/2020 -
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!
clgriffin
3/28/2019I 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
chiefcookbottlewasha
3/26/2019 -
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...
LisaMoana73
2/26/2019We 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.
Tracy W
8/12/2019 -
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
RichardLV
3/24/2019Passing 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.
Nutkinonholiday123
10/14/2018 -
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.
anirt111
1/07/2019 -
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.Peter B
3/07/2020 -
We had the mixed mussels platter. It was just the right size for two people and was delicious! Will be back for more👌👌
GarethH1306
3/23/2019We 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
JocelynC1212
5/22/2019 -
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.
Ryan T
4/10/2019 -
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!
mike_o1977
7/18/2020We 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!
becjuly85
5/14/2018