Portlander

"The steak ws amazing. It's unfortunate that $45 only will get you the steak, doesn't come with mash as it used to be but you have to pay an additional $10 for it. The chocolate cake wasn't my favourite, maybe if it was a little heated could've been better as it was hard. Service was great a first, but then it got busy, we understood that they were taking more time. But we probably sat for 30-35 mins after we finished dinner waiting for someone to take our dessert order."

"Visited Portlander today for birthday dinner. Upon arrival everything looked good, clean and all the customers chatting happily amongst themselves. We were seated in the far corner facing the road which was good. Sadly this place didn’t live up to the hype or amazing look or name it has around town. We sat for 10 minutes before ordering with Jono. However that was the last time within 50 minutes we would see Jono again. Not him or any other staff would approach us to tell us our food would take 50 minutes to arrive. We ordered a side of fries, which I think should’ve been served if it would take this long. After this long quiet wait. We had a lot of food that looked amazing. I ordered the steak, clam linguini and seafood dish of the day which was salmon. Now the sirloin itself was a great fresh cut, however was very close to cold when served that the juices of the steak were already drying up within which left a lil dry to chew so I didn’t feel as if it was worth $45. Salmon was great, the clam linguini however was a good 4.5/10. Partner loved her burger and the pork belly and also the mash potatoes was a vibe! So the fries I mentioned? Yup we received them 2 minutes before our desserts was served to us. Being left in that corner felt as if we were forgotten there like there was no music, no other workers to ask if we were fine. We chowed on what we could eat, and waited 20 minutes for someone to either come clean up or give us the desserts menu. I though it was busy as to why we hadn’t seen anyone but when I got sick of waiting, i walked over to request a desserts menu to find out there was hardly anyone in the restaurant, so why did it take long for food, and also lack of service? Overall if we had been told about the wait or received our sides during the wait it would have made our experience a lot better. But the staff and chefs we could see had big and welcoming smiles so I know tonight, was just one of those nights."

"The desserts at Portlander restaurant are simply delightful! Their selection offers a delectable array of flavors and textures. From rich and creamy cheesecakes to perfectly balanced fruit tarts, each dessert is a work of art. The presentation is exquisite, and the taste is even better. Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you won't be disappointed with their delectable treats. A must-visit for dessert enthusiasts in Wellington!"

"Several hit it out of the park. We arrived without a reservation and when only the bar was open. We asked for a food accommodation and they delivered. The chicken burger was delightful and the 'A LA MODE' was OFF the chart."

"Located onsite within The Rydges Hotel on the ground floor. Nice atmosphere and friendly service from the waitresses. Easy access for wheelchairs and parking right in front, on the street. The food was delicious, pork belly and rib eye steak were beautiful and finished off with lovely deserts. Will definitely go there again."