On a mobile device? Try our mobile site, optimized for faster browsing.

You are here

Hippopotamus Restaurant at Museum Hotel

4_half star rating
12 reviews

Cuisine: European, French, A La Carte, International

90 Cable St
(Museum Hotel (opposite Te Papa))
Wellington Central
Wellington City
04 802 8935
 
SPOILING MY HIP’ VALENTINE

Love is the air at Hippopotamus restaurant as…

Announced 1 week ago
 

Hours:

  • Breakfast: Mon – Fri 6.30am- 10.30am
  • Sat – Sun 7am – 11am
  • Lunch: Mon – Fri 12noon – 2pm
  • High Tea: Wed – Sun 2pm – 4.30pm
  • Dinner: Mon – Sun 6pm – 10pm
  • Facilities/Features:
    • Business Dining
    • Conference Facilities
    • Great View
    • Live Music
    • Private Dining Room
    • Private Functions
    • Private Parties
    • Romantic Dining
    • Wedding Functions
    • Breakfast Meetings
  • Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
  • Price Range: Splurge, Above $35
  • Dress Code: Smart casual
  • Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
  • Seating for: 75
  • BYO/Corkage: No BYO
  • Parking: Free Off-Street
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Good For Children: No
  • Takeaways: No
  • Delivers: No
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Soy-free
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Outdoor Seating: No
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
  • Wi-Fi: Paid

At Hippopotamus Hotel you will experience exquisite French influenced cuisine in a glamorous environment that boasts breathtaking views. You will be left with the overwhelming desire to return for a repeat of this magnificent dining experience.
For current menus, please explore the full details on the link to our website: See for yourself some of the delights that await you by browsing the sumptuous menus. High Tea, dinner, lunch, dessert and of course, the perfect selection of wine.

Hippopotamus Restaurant is located on level three of the Harbour Wing of Museum Hotel and enjoys stunning views of the beautiful Wellington harbour.

You Might Also Consider MenuMania Ad
Fratelli
4_half star rating
 14 reviews

Café Chick .. said: "Fratelli is what Italian dining is all about: good food, great service, and an extensive wine list including a wide range of both Italian…"   read more »

12 Reviews for Hippopotamus Restaurant at Museum Hotel

Annie

11

3rd November 2011
2 star rating
Extremely pricey and somehow pretty common… Very posh. I was actually very disappointed as I had heard very good reviews. Maybe we were not lucky with our choices… Who knows? But I don’t think I will go back…

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

James

13

1st October 2011
5 star rating
This place is exceptional! We went there for a family birthday and we were all so impressed. The waiter was at our table making sure everything was perfect as if her was an old friend. He new everything about everything and even told us how 3 different types of gins were made and how they tasted! The food was really nice, interesting and i tried thing i would never have expected to. Were got deserts which were delicious and they wrote a beautiful happy birthday on the plate made of chocolate. It is quite pricey but you pay for the quality and service so no reason to complain.
Our dinner was a luxury, Highly recommend. Thanks hippo for a great evening!

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

28th August 2011
5 star rating
Had the pleasure of dining here Saturday evening. Dining room was busy due to WOW and several other Wellington activities. Plenty of knowledgeable staff in attendance. We dined early and were served our three courses with an hour and a quarter which was perfect for attending a show. We would have liked to have not been limited by time due to the show, longer to savour the amazing cuisine..flavours and combinations superb. Wine suggestion went well with our choices.Too often the wine waiter wants your wine order before you have chosen your menu… not here!! A beautiful dining experience. A little pricey but definitely fine dining at its best.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

8th August 2011
5 star rating
Went here for lunch as part of wellington on a plate and was not disappointed – excellent service & excellent food. Also managed to be in and out in under an hour without feeling at all rushed – awesome!

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

26th July 2011
2 star rating
Rather disappointing. Food just seems colder than it should be. Soup was cold but it was forgivable since there was a novel pannacotta melting in it. But mains were served warm at best too. Maybe it’s because food was trying too hard on presentation and it took ages plating up but I would rather have good warm food with less fancy pretentious presentation.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

Greg M.

19

31st May 2011
5 star rating
We dined here on a Friday night and it wasn’t overly busy which was nice. We were served cocktails in the bar area which had the old decor and looked great. We were shown to our table; a nice place by the window. I could go on for quite a while about the experience. We ordered entree’s and mains and we were given complementary starters from the Chef which was brilliant. The food was perfect and flavours amazing. The waiter we had was his first night working there and he was superb. It was refreshing to have someone professional serving us. We were offered bread rolls several times. I would definitely dine here again for a special occasion and don’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is after a great dining experience, just don’t be ignorant to the fact the cuisine is very nouvelle and a big bloke may be left wanting, but tell him to shut up and pay the bill!

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

17th May 2011
3 star rating
overpriced. Fairly ordinary food. Somewhat arrogant waiters who did not realise I actually knew a lot about wine but insisted they knew best which wine should be served with which dish. After all that fund myself with no wine to drink with the main course. Expensive for a fairly ordinary meal with a menu that did not inspire with original ideas. In retrospect fairly typical hotel fare

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

Lucy B.

15

5th May 2011
4 star rating
A friend and I were staying at the hotel and decided to pop in for a late dinner. This restaurant is not for “popping in” as it is very expensive. However, we were not disappointed with our meals, the service was attentive (if a little pretentious)and the wine suggested was spot on.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

28th February 2010
5 star rating
Superb French food, and fantastic service from the predominantly French staff who really understand their role – professional, helpful, and yet unobtrusive. I’ve eaten there about four times, and it’s been consistently excellent from the complex dishes (wonderful snapper with a lime beurre blanc sauce) to the comparatively simple (french fries). Pricey; but worth every cent. recommended, as it’s one of Wellington’s best.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

16th August 2009
5 star rating
Fantastic french fare, excellent wine selection and a very friendly and efficient wait staff. A very enjoyable time.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

18th March 2009
5 star rating
We had a fantastic time. The service and food were both excellent.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

Angela

4

23rd July 2008
5 star rating
Really enjoyed this restaurant – went with my family of 4 for my dad’s birthday. The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable (there weren’t many diners, so we practically had the waiter to ourselves – he was very attentive, professional and knowledgable about the menu and wine list), and the restaurant ambience was very nice. We passed over 4 hours here and didn’t even notice the time.
I really loved the way the desserts were served – each dessert came out in three servings, so we were able to taste each other’s desserts (and all were very very good).
Also is in the entertainment book so, all up, a very positive experience.

Bookmark    Send to a Friend

1 to 12 of 12

Did you eat at this restaurant? Have an opinion to share?

Write a Review

Map of Restaurant

Share: