Wellington Eats – Boulcott St Bistro *****
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington – I actually prefer it to Logan Browns which is the one most people associate with being the best in Wellington.
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For a start – it is housed in the lovely old building – which looks so stunning amongst office high rises and car parks. It’s like a little jewel.
The food is just amazing. I always tend to be a bit boring – and order the Fillet Béarnaise. (If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!) They always cook it perfectly, and they are happy to swap the chips for whatever veggies you prefer. (And I have to get them swapped because the chips look way to good not to eat if I ordered them). I had a side of Cauliflower Gratin which was heavenly. I could have happily eaten that all on its own. The great thing is that the food isn’t too poncey – but flash enough to make you feel that you have had a real treat. The menu isnt full of the lates fasionable foody stuff – but brilliantly cooked, really elegant food that tastes just how it should.
I don’t eat puddings – but I’m reliably informed that the Crème Brulee is to die for. Hubby rather enjoyed tucking in to an apple crumble – but it didn’t look that “crumble-y” to me – mostly because Kiwis seem to make crumble topping with Oats rather than out of flour butter and sugar.
The only “problem” with Boulcott St Bistro is that they do not take bookings, and it can get noisy. But we just deal with that by going for an early dinner.
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Prices are actually pretty good – the Fillet Bearnaise was just $36.00 which is about average for a main course in a decent restaurant. Compare that with Logan Browns where the mains are about $40-$45. And even better – the entertainment guide always has them in – and you get a Buy One Get One Free on a main course. I always look forward to getting the new guide because it means we can go back.
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99 Boulcott Street
Wellington
New Zealand
Ph: 04 499 4199
Fax: 04 499 3879
E.mail: info@boulcottstbistro.co.nz
Please Note: Bookings are accepted for lunch only. Dinner is casual dining so just come along.
Opening Hours
Bistro Lunch : Monday to Friday : from noon
Bistro Dinner : Monday to Saturday : from 6pm
Wine Bar: Monday to Friday : All day
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2 Comments on Wellington Eats – Boulcott St Bistro *****
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Domestic Executive on
Tue, 14th Jul 2009 8:10 am
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hubby on
Thu, 16th Jul 2009 10:08 pm
I concur with this review – it’s an excellent place and worth the wait for a table. The bar is very nice and a great place to relax with your dining partners before sitting down for the main event.
Still my favourite, really good food and great puddings. I think the atmosphere of the place is like a friends dining room – who just happens to have 40 other people round to dinner with you. It’s relaxed, and still delivers top quality service – without being overly posh.
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