shed 5

a group of 11 of us dined here for a friends birthday, i was really looking forward to it, as i hadn't been there before. we arrived at about 7.30, it took a really really long time for them to get our orders, to be fair, we were so busy chatting we didnt really notice though. thefoodarrived at around 9.30, and was utterly delicious, i had the pan fried grouper, it was just beautiful. thefoodwas not the problem. we constantly had to ask the wait staff to show us menus, or catch their attention to order drinks, we did not have a dedicated wait person, and there seemed to be absolutely no coordination between the staff.
simon gault brought out a dessert platter personally for our friend which was wonderful, but no one brought us dessert menus, we finally waved down someone, and ordered dessert, but after 30mins, i had to go, so cancelled my dessert.
at the counter, the bill was $950, so not sure how they came up with that, when the real total was less than half of that.
simon gault apologised personally for the stuff up, which was appreciated, but i felt like these continuous mistakes and chaos on the floor really ruined my friends birthday.
it was like it was their opening night, i expected much more.

overlooking the stunning wellington harbour, shed 5 occupies a historic building which is now wellington’s premier seafood restaurant. when i recently returned for a trip to visit my friends in the city i used to call home, we dined at this luxurious waterfront restaurant and had an incredible dining experience!

the four of us arrived on a monday evening around 8pm to a busy restaurant & bar and warm, lively atmosphere. the restaurant is incredibly spacious, with decor of dark wooden beams and crisp white tablecloths creating a beautiful, classic look, and large windows showing off the gorgeous views of the harbour.

we were seated by a waitress who was friendly, attentive and patient all night long, and more than happy to explain & elaborate on menu choices for us and to share what was on offer. we started with wines before ordering our mains – mine a sparkling rosé.

because shed 5 specialise in seafood, much of their menu is seasonal. one of my friends and i chose the same main, salmon fillet, but with two different sides: 01. with roasted moroccan carrot & chick pea salad / fried halloumi / dates / coriander / lemon vinaigrette / garlic & herb labneh / spiced tomato mascarpone, and 02. with calamari & warmed nicoise salad – green beans / potato / tomato / olive / soft egg / shallot vinaigrette / anchovy & caper butter. i have to say my main was absolutely delicious! i loved the crispy skin of the salmon and juicy, succulent meat and every part of the side, but especially how the crispy halloumi and sweet, chewy dates complemented it.

my dessert was lime & coconut panna cotta with pineapple & macadamia toffee crumble, fruit salad, mango lassi foam and textures of passion fruit. it was wonderfully flavoured: sweet, but balanced with a creative combination of complementing flavours & textures. not to mentioned aesthetically presented!

we shared ourfoodamongst the group, including my friend’s entree, half a dozen oysters, which were extremely fresh, clean, crisp & succulent, and my friend’s tuna main which was all our favourite of the night. he also ordered dessert with me, a summer berry trifle, which unlike my dessert was sweet but rich complemented by the tangy taste of strawberry, raspberry & blackberry.

overall, it was a very memorable dinner at shed 5. coupled with my first dinner in wellington in a year, shed 5 made this dinner extra special with their impeccable customer service, welcoming character and of course, amazing & skilfully made cuisine. i’d highly recommend shed 5 if you are looking for a glamorous dinner with some of the best seafood you’ll ever experience.

salmon fillet $31.50 (x2)

duck risotto $37

summer berry trifle $16.50

lime & coconut panna cotta $16.50

prices excluded: our wines, tuna, half dozen oysters

had dinner with my partner andfoodwas amazing, next time will order less as i was unsure of portion sizing and left a little bloated.
service is good not overdone, peaceful setting will definitely come back again soon.

my friends and decided to have fine dining there instead of going to the crab shack because they provide truly fresh seafood. thefoodquality is really high. we had salmon and king fish cooked with puree and cheese. they tasted amazing. but the entree did not worth the price given its too salty flavor.

came here during the beginning of march during our trip down to wellington.
the service was lovely - although there were a little too many flies in the bar which really needed to be dealt with. there was also quite a long wait time for the food, although the waitress did reassure us that thefoodwould be out soon.
we ordered the eye filet and the pork schnitzel, i loved the pork chop, and thought the apple slaw was very refreshing in contrast with the hearty pork.
the eye filet was good, however, was unsure with the pairing with the kumara underneath - it didn’t seem to have the refreshing feeling that the apple slaw had for the pork.

overall enjoyed the experience here, would love to come back if i’m down in wellington sometime again.

it is an old shed and i was welcomed with friendly smiles which is why the five stars. thefoodwas average. i had a risotto, the seafood was surely fresh but the rice were mushy, the plating was a little rough for this fine dining restaurant.

a star for thefoodquality, but actually it worths half if i can give, tastes are common but not the price. another star for the environment, maybe that’s the reason why the prices are not so adorable, we pay for atmosphere but not the food. the last star for the services even though the speed of serving was slow.

a great eatery near the wharf. very relax atmosphere and great service. love the flavours of thefoodand the amount of effort put in. it's an art on a plate. well done.

i really enjoy shed 5. been here a number of times. thefoodis an excellent standard with great flavours. i have always had friendly professional service here also. it is in a good location with a pleasant atmosphere.

went back again this year with guests after a wow matinee. we know the restaurant was busy (at 7.15pm) but there was no excuse for the 40min delay between entree and main, and to top it off they had run out of the kingfish main which they claimed afterward they only had six servings for the night. the staff worked hard to placate our irritated guests, thank you jemma. thefoodwhen it arrived was delish with the crispy skin salmon my particular favorite, with the lovely fennel adding another dimension. shame they couldn't get there timing right which is what you would expect spending over $500. may give them a miss next year.

i have been to shed 5 on a number of occasions and always had a great time.  thefoodis of an excellent standard and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.  they make some great food/wine matching recommendations, if you want to ask.  the ambience is pleasant but bustling.

great location...good ambience. nice place to dine if you want goodfoodand the ability to have a decent conversation over a meal (classy not rowdy). the lamb is a must try and they are rightfully well known for it. the duck salad was a good preamble to the main meal. the staff is very attentive and they know how to match the meal with the proper wine. the snapper i had was good but wasnt exactly blockbuster material.

what an appalling place. 4 or 5 times i needed to approach staff about the massive delays in the service, no wine offered , no orders taken, nofoodonce the orders were taken. i could not eat myfoodwhen it finally came i was so wound up having been ignored so long and often. they took myfoodaway and explained, at bill time, that they had kindly taken it off the bill. they still charged $294.00 for the remaining three people. and, once the bill was paid, i made the final point, they had made a profit off their appalling service. there was no attempt to compensate there was no real attempt to appease. i said 'our great day here has been ruined' and the maitre d said to me 'you have ruined my day too'. i completely lost my cool at this point and raised my voice saying how dare she ... at which point the manager had a go at me. i repeat this is after 4 or 5 attempts to resolve things, paying the over priced bill and trying to make a point over how shocking the experiance had been and being blamed myself. then the maitre d lied and said she had not blamed me ... she had and my two children and my mother heard it. add lier to the list. i spent 15 hearts in hospitality and know that a mistake is opportunity to make a loyal customer. these people are shockingly poor and i just wish i had looked at the other reviews first. another customer was complaining at the same time and got as much help. i am so sad for that british family and the damage done to the reputation of new zealand!

i have finally tried this place last night for dinner and it was the best fine dining i've ever experienced in wellington. we had the atlantic scallops and salmon market fish and they were both very well presented and very delicious. they have very good service.foodarrived fast.all their wait staff were very friendly and the waiter who served us was very kind and accomodating. i'm so glad i gave this restaurant a try. i cannot wait to come back to try their other dishes. highly recommend this place!

dined with 4 others for a birthday dinner. 

thefoodtook far too long to come out, had long uncomfortable waits for the bread and starter to come, then easily took 60 minutes for the mains to come out. total time there 2.5 hours, most of it waiting for the food. 

the location is fantastic and they accommodated my request to sit next to the window - service was ok, but it felt like there were too few wait staff for the tables there. the kitchen could also use more staff. 

i've been before, but after this time -won't be back.