NYE dinner after the parade at The Wharf

After the Raglan Bow Street New Year’s Eve parade at 7pm always seems a good time to head to a restuarant for dinner. The downside is that it is a time when the town is full of people and it is difficult for Raglan restaurants to handle the rush. From past experience service and food standards somtimes drop as chefs and staff do their best. Some restaurants don’t even try and just up for the night, while others go into party mode with bands playing to see the New Year.

For NYE 2017 booked in at 7.30pm for dinner at The Wharf Kitchen & Bar. When we arrived the restaurant was starting to get busy.

Scallops on cauliflower puree

For the main I ordered scallops on a cauliflower puree from the ‘Small’ options plus a side serving of agri chips. Virginia ordered the pan fried snapper on new potatoes with spinach, cherry tomato and a coriander salsa. Both meals looked good and were very tasty.

Service was friendly. The restaurant seemed to be organised well for the night and as the night progressed and it was completely full, friendly prompt service continued.

For dessert I had the creamy lemon tart and Virginia had the red velvet cheesecake.
The desserts are served with a small selection of seasonal fruit and ice-cream.

Pan fried snapper on new potatoes

Overall on Value for Money I gave Wharf Kitchen & Bar a Eight out of Ten for a very good meal and service.

I’d recommend booking on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Wharf Kitchen & Bar – At the wharf end of Wallis Street where Rose Street goes off to the right. (43 Rose Street, Raglan 3225). Phone 07 825 0010. Open 7 days from 10 am to late. The Brunch menu is available from 10am with the evening menu on from 5 pm.

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