We had a terrific experience at Pescado. Wonderful service (which is rare in New Zealand), delicious food with generous portions means good value for money; lovely atmosphere.

All of this despite it being a very busy Sunday brunch. We were impressed enough to speak to the management and give them our thanks.

It’s odd that the reviews here are either very positive or very negative. Perhaps they had a change in management?
-2012 May

I am incredibly disappointed in the service here. Went to Pescado on a Sunday morning for some breakfast – the restaurant was about 3/4 full at the time. We seated ourselves, waited for a menu whilst the wait staff stood around, and when I finally managed to catch the waiter’s eye and ask for a menu, he was apologetic and brought us the breakfast menu and to take our drinks order.

10 minutes later, the coffees arrived and said waiter left. Another 10 minutes later he comes back to the table to say that they are not serving breakfast any more, and even though he had given us the breakfast menu, there was no way for us to have anything on it, although we arrived at the restaurant at 10.55am (breakfast closes at 11am).

We weren’t interested in tapas on a Sunday morning, so decided to leave. When we complained about the shoddy service when we went to pay the bill, no one on the staff was interested, nor did they apologise.

Definitely won’t go there again.

My husband and I dined at Pescado last night for our wedding anniversary. The service was first class…friendly, helpful, fast and efficient. The food was faultless and that coming from me who is a wondrous cook, says a lot. There are not many restaurants I write a rave review about. The beef skewers were not only delicious and cooked to perfection, but the finest quality beef had been used. The calamari was melt in the mouth. The lamb rack, though not medium as requested, was tender and melt in the mouth. The accompanying mashed potatoes, peach salsa, mint gravy and vegetables were just divine. We will definitely be going back. Thanks to the staff at Pescados for a lovely evening.

Not a good restaurant for special orders. My partner and I are on a low carb diet and so we requested whisky with diet coke. Drinks had regular coke. Also requested that the mashed potato be left off or substituted with vegetables. Meal came with mashed potatoes and we were offered a bowl of fries to make up for it. Waitress was very helpful in getting the situation rectified, replacement arrived promptly.

A group of us went there for brunch on a weekend recently.

I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast menu – really just a standard cafe breakfast menu, I expected some more Mediterranean options (there was one Haloumi dish and the big breakfast had Chorizo – I guess this was the Mediterranean influence?).

Food was good, one dish had to go back as the eggs were overcooked, but it came out again very quickly with them cooked perfectly.

Service was a bit lacking – someone at the table asked for another menu (they were still hungry) and it never came. No one came and asked us if we wanted anything else after we got our food/drinks, even though we were there for quite a while.

There is only one high chair in the entire place. Odd considering it is the closest cafe to the children’s playground. When we were there I counted at least 5 children in the restaurant – all sitting on their parents knees (except for the lucky one in the chair). Perhaps they are discouraging parents to come in.

Excellent. I went there last week for a corporate Christmas drinks/tapas function and last night again for dinner.
The duck on risotto is divine.

Fantastic food really tasty and a great variety. The Pate dish is a must try. The chocolate desert is to die for. We had impeccable service even though they were very busy that evening. A must experience. Will definitely be back.

Chorizo: sautéed Spanish sausages, served with button mushrooms, chickpeas & warm woodfired bread
“I thought that $15 for this tapa was too expensive for the small portion plus tasted oily and not fresh – could be better”

Hi, there if you looking for beach, tapas, great wines, coffees, and good service, don’t miss this place! !!!

I have been couple of times, great experience, and very busy, which means nothing else to say

Love to be here again!!!!!

Do not eat here. A total rip off. I paid $15.50 for five meatballs and a piece of bread.

Not value for money.

Staff stuffed up our bill also. Far too many better places to go than to go back here again.

Pesacado was a delightful surprise.great service, fabulous lamb shanks. Some good wines by the glass, great ambiance. We will return!