Mills Bay Mussels - Tasting Room & Eatery

Spectacular Tasting Platter for 2 today, not open every day (Thursday to Sunday 10am to 2pm only) so counted ourselves lucky to sample 5 differently cooked whole mussels and also mussel croquettes. Mussel chowder was wonderful too accordingly to our table companion. Friendly staff and outdoor seating, so take a jacket just in case for the breeze coming in from the harbour. Take away also. Our first and won't be the last visit when we are in Havelock. Thanks Mills Bay Team ;)

Very nice local mussels, it almost makes you feel like eating seafood overseas. Just too expensive, considering 12 mussels (1kg) for $22 (which used to be $18.5, still expansive)(and can buy at $5/kg in Christchurch). A fair price would be no more than half of the current one.Edit.Hi, I will certainly come back: I need to take my wife and my son here, they both would love it!

Yet another top score spot for Chasing a Plate. This place has stunning food. What a beautiful lunch in the sun. By far the way best mussels in Havelock - (the mussel capital of the world). We had the tasting platter and grilled garlic mussels. Every mouthful was delicious and we can't wait to return. Thai curry mussels were our favourite - but all were amazing. The ONLY place to get mussels in Havelock - Mills Bay!! ... and their FISH is totally amazing - have had better chips - but their fish is simply superb!! Mussel chowder is superb.Only downside - Seating for customers is limited to a few really uncomfortable metal stools. A few outdoor tables and chairs would make a huge difference.

Absolutely mind blowing experience, the mussels are so fresh and so good, I actually changed my opinion on mussel in general, it made me enjoy and love eating mussels. Their freshest mussels taste tender, even a little crispy no less, their food is something I often miss when not having it.Ps, be aware of their very limited business hours, only a few hours (basically lunch time only) on a few days in a week, so do your homework before going, to avoid any disappointment.

Very delicious mussels!Extremely amazing and passionate staff with a very positive energy. A must-try for seafood lovers.

Eat here quite often ordered 3 mussels crumbed and courgettes and a piece of terakihi what I found unfortunately the oil was old and didn’t taste that nice. Have had some really nice food there though in the past so perhaps just a bad day

Been here a number of times. The food is always delicious, good mussels and some raw options at times. Oysters and mussels are always fresh and tasty. The croquettes are the best!! Highly recommend this and they’ve changed the bread they are served on which is a game changer. We’ve tried most of the stuff on the menu and all of it was well prepared.Staff are friendly but food generally takes a while if there are a few people. Worth the wait but just be prepared we normally aways wait 20-30 mins.