Marvel Grill
New Zealand fare on the Wynyard Quarter waterfront
This modernist space on north wharf gives carnivores plenty to delight in, with their central open-kitchen serving up lamb rack, venison and prime steer steak with lashings of cheesy mash and caramelised onions on the side. Raw bar and catch of the days keep things fresh, and a generous list of native vintages, plus few select international bottles on the wine list keep things lubricated well into the night.
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