Grill Meats Beer

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The layout and seating was comfortable and enjoyable We shared the food which was all fantastic, and came out hot and quickly; they even cut the burger for us knowing we were sharing The beer selection/ tasting paddle was just what we needed to wash it all down Great food, service, location.... We'll be back.

We had a lovely meal at Grill Meats Beer recently. There’s a great vibe at Grill with an upbeat 80s-90s soundtrack and an open kitchen so you can watch all the action. We were advised the buffalo chicken nibbles were very spicy and were delighted that they delivered such a kick. I had medium rare Angus pure sirloin steak with Bearnaise sauce, shittake mushrooms and merlot jus with a side order of curly fries. Great flavours but a lot of gristle in the meat. Service was very good and there’s also an extensive craft beer menu.

Music is a wonderful thing to accompany a meal and tonight we had a 90s mix that made it a great mini singalong. The bad part of the evening wasn't so much bad but it was a weird robotic service. Its like the person just learnt how to do the basics of service and was piecing it together. Wellington has a great reputation for service and this was a reminder that everyone starts somewhere. One of the things that I'm reminded of in these times is how we can sometimes concentrate on the system that we forget to add our personality. The food was good. The hot Chicken burger, Venison ribs with poutine. We couldn't finish either dish, they were a good size. The chilli fries with the burger had a bit too much oil which spoilt the full experience of the burger dish. The hot chicken burger had that rare crispy outside with moist inside. Seriously this is a hard to get combo. The ribs came with that strong American style smokey sauce. Its like an American came to NZ and fell in love with our Tegal chicken and South Island Venison. They even Americanised the Poutine by adding curly fries. If you're in for a man meal of burger ribs and fries with an American flavor then you'll best be booking a table.

This place was a perfect reminder of good, home-cooked meals back in the States. Everyone at the entire table, the two different times I went there, absolutely devoured their food. Considering my small, college-student budget, the food was slightly pricey, except for the $6 fried pickles, but it was worth every single dollar. This food will certainly fill your stomach and leave you feeling like you made the right choice by eating there. If you are a fan of a little spice in your life, I completely recommend the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. Then again, I am fairly confident that everything on their menu is absolutely delicious. After eating there my first time, I vowed to take all my friends there again, and I did and ordered the same tantalizing meal. Also, if you are a fan of trying different brews, they change their draft menu frequently, so you can try different beers and ciders from around New Zealand depending on when you happen to go. Aside from the food, the service was exceptional; the two waiters I had, one of them on their very first night, were knowledgeable of the menu and offered suggestions as to what to order. The restaurant as a whole was very aesthetically pleasing and a great environment to enjoy a tasty meal with friends.

Grill meets beer. That's all you really need to know. Exceptional grill, exceptional beer. Service can be slow but boy is the food worth it. I always go for a burger, without hesitation. The wallpaper in the bathrooms will be oddly familiar with the wax paper on your plate. It's a nice touch. P.S If you ever want to leave a restaurant in a sugar coma, try their chocolate fudge sundae. It's to die for