50-50 restaurant
200 Reviews
- Friday5–10 PM
- Saturday5–10 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5–10 PM
- Thursday5–10 PM
About the Business
Restaurant | 50-50 | Paraparaumu Beach | 50-50 is a modern New Zealand restaurant combining local produce and global flavours on the Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington.
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+64224755301
22 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington 5032
Hours
- Friday5–10 PM
- Saturday5–10 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5–10 PM
- Thursday5–10 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Cosy
- Groups
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
- Cocktails
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Organic dishes
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Transgender safe space
Recommended Reviews
Amelia Trotter
14.10.2023
50-50 restaurant
Helen has the most innovative approach when designing her menus, her incredible ability to combine diverse and interesting ingredients to create phenomenal flavours and textures makes her food exceptional. In the 4 years since I’ve been going to 50-50 I’ve rarely had the same dish twice and I’m consistently surprised and delighted with the range and creativeness of the courses on offer, each dish is beautifully presented with flair and attention to detail. Helen’s commitment to using, fresh, local, foraged and healthful ingredients and her generosity in accomodating dietary restrictions has made 50-50 my most favourite restaurant in New Zealand. Having had the privilege to enjoy degustation meals at top restaurants around the world for over 20 years, I feel qualified to say that 50-50 is not only outstanding value for money, but it’s also a world class dining experience which I highly recommend at my own peril (as it’s already impossible to make a booking at short notice). Many thanks Helen for your outstanding commitment to providing such an awesome dining institution in Kapiti. Amelia Trotter
Cameron Gruschow
29.09.2023
50-50 restaurant
An absolutely stunning dining experience. The six-course set menu had great portion sizes and we didn't walk out feeling bloated or hungry. Excellent wine pairings and an awesome night out all round.If you liked Hillside Kitchen in Wellington, this place is arguably better.
Helen Smith
24.09.2023
50-50 restaurant
Superb fine dining. Small, perfectly presented portions but many of them. Felt well-fed and a luxury of tastes.
Gerry McCullough
24.09.2023
50-50 restaurant
What a great experience! A happy and welcoming restaurant. The menu is fresh and exciting with an experienced chef and attentive, efficient staff. I have visited 50-50 a number of times over the last few years. Each time has been better than the last. Two weeks ago we had a stunning 9 course menu for our 40th anniversary. In fact, it was so good we came back for another great night - and we'll be back again very soon.
michael homer
22.09.2023
50-50 restaurant
Went there for our son's 21st birthday. Absolutely delicious meal served in humble surroundings. Will be making this our annual treat. Not cheap, but worth every penny!
Aziza Abdullah
13.09.2023
50-50 restaurant
Having been to 50-50 not long after they opened we thought it was absolutely wonderful but haven't been able to go again as we've tried to just drop in a few times as we've driven past/through Paraparaumu as we don't love there, but they're always fully booked. Finnaly got a little bit of extra money and wanted to treat my partner to it so booked this time! Had the 9 course menu with the non alcoholic beverages match, and it was superb!!! Favourite of the savoury course had to be the wonderfully tender, flavoursome crispy lamb should, but the rest were fantastic!!! Favourite of the sweet courses was incredibly tough as the chocolate cake, and chestnut mousse were the most delectable different dishes! If you're able to spare the money and can book in advance, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Mark Edlin
03.09.2023
50-50 restaurant
THE BEST FOOD ON THE COAST..... Period.50/50 offers customers an INCREDIBLE array of well designed dishes carefully crafted by a Chef who Gives a F#CK! - The passion for food and entertainment is everywhere, from the well selected music setting the ambience, to the PERFECT matching of wines by the sommelier. Service is impeccible and the degustation menu on offer is fabulous. And ever changing. On this occasion I dined with my Partner, but we intend to book the Chef's table on our next visit. Offering diners the opportunity to watch the magic unfold. If like me, your sick of the same old rustic" PUB style food and want a culinary experience .. DO NOT HESITATE. BOOK A TABLE NOW."
Jane Browne
18.08.2023
50-50 restaurant
A hidden gem on the Kapiti Coast in our quiet little town 50/50 is our little secret shhhhh. From the outside it looks elegant but simple. On the inside you are greeted by a team of fabulous staff who's one main aim is for your to leave happy, and you do.This is fine dining at its best, if NZ had Michelin stars Helen would be collecting them for sure. Dont let me scare you though if your thinking it sounds a bit flash for me, its not. It's all about the food, turn up in jeans or your best party frock what ever makes you happy/comfy. The only thing they worry about you wearing is a smile as you leave.
Jilly Crew
01.08.2023
50-50 restaurant
What an awesome experience. Food portions small but was full after 6 courses with precisely picked wines for each serving. Would return at drop if a hat. Was just fabulous, hidden gem.
Steve Green
19.07.2023
50-50 restaurant
True fine dining in a modest restaurant on an equally modest street. The exterior tells you NOTHING about the standard of cuisine you will enjoy inside. EASILY the same standard as any fine dining in Auckland or indeed elsewhere, but without the price, formality, and pomp.
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22 MacLean Street, Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington 5032
50-50 restaurant