I have had three dinners to Hopgoods and they have all been perfect evenings. I had two work dinners with a large group and one special date. As I am vegan, I am always impressed how they will prepare a menu with several starters, two mains, two deserts, and several sides. They are very accommodating which I really appreciate it. The service is amazing and the atmosphere is lovely. It’s a great place to really indulge and treat yourself. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Had heard so much about this place so we tried it for the first time the other night.
We had three courses each, food was just beautiful, amazing flavours.
Service was excellent.
Only thing I didn’t like was how close together the tables were that run up the side of the wall and for one reason only. While we were eating, the waitress came to table next to us to take orders etc and her butt was right there in my face. No diners on other side of that table so out of courtesy she could have taken the orders, and served from other side.
If not for that I would rate this place 5 stars.

Love it! A regular favourite. Excellent food, friendly staff and great service. And Mussel Inn beer on tap!

Nelsons Best. Time and time again. We love it. The perfect place to take those who appreciate fine food.

It dosn’t have all those awards for nothing! Food – Amazing,Service – Amazing!

Beautiful food thats well presented,cannot fault it!

Hard to fault this eatery. Good food and decor and the service also was very good. I have eaten here 4 times and it has been very good on all occasions. This place would stand up as a good eatery in any city, that is very rare in Nelson (the city of very very average reataurants and even worse service) Book early here, its a sfe bet it will be full at busy holiday periods.

Fantastic food, friendly and efficient service, great atmosphere – highly recommend. Definitely a must when we are in Nelson again.

This is a great place to go for a special occasion. Lovely food, friendly service.

Five of us went for dinner last night . We didn’t have a booking but were welcomed and 3 small tables were quickly pushed together and the service was warm and friendly throughout. The menu is excellent and the food was the best I’ve had in Nelson. My lamb dish was deliciously tender and full of flavour.We all had excellent desserts and my bread and butter pudding was light and scrummy. An appetising easy top dining experience I would recommend to anyone.

The food here is exquisite. My daughter suggested Hopgoods for my family birthday dinner out in February. Today, I am looking for somewhere special to take my daughter to lunch, very few restaurants came close to being considered. Be sure you book ahead or you may be disappointed.

Excellent food