Graze
Kelburn, Wellington
Restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Graze is worth booking for a small, low-key Wellington night built around sustainable pescatarian plates and New Zealand wine. The room is intimate rather than showy, so it suits couples, solo diners, and small catch-ups more than big groups. Go for the focused local-drinks program and changing small-plates format, not for a formal tasting menu.
About Graze
Should you book Graze in Wellington? Yes, if you want a casual, focused meal built around sustainable pescatarian small plates and a wine-bar setting. It is the pick for diners who want a clear point of view, a relaxed setting, and a meal centered on pescatarian plates rather than broad, all-purpose dining.
The essentials are simple: Graze is in Wellington, the dress code is casual, and the expected price is about $40 per person. The venue’s strongest identity is its sustainable pescatarian small-plates and wine-bar format. If that is the kind of night you want, Graze makes sense; if your group needs a wider menu style, another Wellington dining room may be easier.
Book it for sustainable small plates and a casual wine-bar setting
The kitchen’s point of view is clear from the description: sustainable pescatarian small plates and wine bar. The named dishes to know are butterfish crudo with yams and chilli and a soft pretzel with miso cheese and herbs. Beyond those dishes, the safest expectation is a focused small-plates meal rather than a broad, all-purpose menu.
Treat Graze as a casual meal where the appeal is the combination of a wine-bar setting and pescatarian plates, not a place to book based on menu or beverage specifics.
The value is in the focus: sustainable pescatarian plates at about $40
Value rests on concentration. Graze is not trying to cover every preference, and that is part of the appeal. The sustainable pescatarian small-plates format gives the meal a clear identity, while the $40 per person price point keeps expectations grounded. The Michelin Guide Plate recognition in 2026 is a confirmed trust signal for the cooking.
Casual dress fits the positioning. The smarter booking move is to choose Graze when the format matches the night: conversation and sustainable pescatarian plates in a wine-bar setting. If you want a larger menu or a different restaurant structure, other dining in Wellington may suit better.
For planning around the city, start with Our full Wellington restaurants guide, then widen the trip with Our full Wellington bars guide, Our full Wellington hotels guide, Our full Wellington wineries guide, and Our full Wellington experiences guide. For broader research, compare Graze with other Wellington dining options generically rather than assuming the same format or cuisine.
Planning details
- Location
- 95 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington, 6012, NZL
- Website
- grazewinebar.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 22 302 8242
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy and intimate neighbourhood wine bar in a converted former butcher shop, with a relaxed, welcoming feel and attention to detail in both food and drink.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Butterfish crudo with yams and chilli
- Soft pretzel with miso cheese and herbs
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- Getting there
- 95 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington, 6012, NZL
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Graze worth booking?
Graze is worth booking if you want its sustainable pescatarian small-plates format in a casual wine-bar setting. At about $40 per person in Wellington, it makes sense for a relaxed meal. The 2026 Michelin Guide Plate is the clearest confirmed trust signal here.
How far ahead should I book Graze?
If the meal matters, book ahead as you would for any focused Wellington dining plan. Graze’s confirmed appeal is its sustainable pescatarian small plates, wine-bar identity, and 2026 Michelin Guide Plate recognition.
Can Graze accommodate groups?
The small-plates and wine-bar format may suit diners who want a pescatarian meal, but larger parties should check directly before committing. If your group needs a broader menu, another Wellington restaurant may fit better.
What are alternatives to Graze in Wellington?
Look for other Wellington dining rooms if you want more menu breadth or a less pescatarian-led format. Graze is the tighter pick if you want sustainable, focused dining at about $40 per person. If you need more scope for mixed preferences, choose a place with a wider menu style.
What should I wear to Graze?
Keep it relaxed rather than formal. Graze’s dress code is casual, and the $40 per person price point points to an easygoing setting rather than a dress-up room.
Is Graze worth the price?
Yes, if you want a focused sustainable pescatarian meal in a wine-bar setting and are comfortable with a small-plates format at about $40 per person. The 2026 Michelin Guide Plate helps support the value case. If you want a bigger or broader menu for the same money, another Wellington restaurant may feel better suited.
Is Graze good for a special occasion?
Yes for a low-key special occasion, especially if the plan is conversation and sustainable pescatarian small plates rather than a grand formal dinner. The Michelin Guide Plate gives it confirmed credibility. For a larger or more formal night, a different Wellington dining room may suit better.
