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Nelson Blue

233-235 Front St., New York, NY 10038
at Peck Slip   See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-346-9090 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Eclectic/Global

Official Website

nelsonblue.com

Hours

Sun-Wed, 11:30am-2am; Thu-Sat, 11:30am-4am

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z at Fulton St.-Broadway/Nassau

Prices

$18-$22

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Notable Wine List
  • Take-Out
  • Waterfront

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

New Zealand-born owner—and one time Puck Fair bartender—Pauli Morgan named this gastropub after his hometown down under. The low-ceilinged space features a curved wood bar and carved columns that resemble waka, traditional Maori war canoes engraved with tribal designs. The friendly swagger of the staff and the Kiwi focused wine list—highlighting vintners from the Marlborough and Otago regions—add authenticity. Only the pub grub is less consistent. Lamb appears on the menu in myriad forms, but the kebabs aren’t much different than those sold from midtown halal carts, and the signature dish of curried lamb pie is fatty and not particularly aromatic. Greasy starters like corn-zucchini fritters and popcorn shrimp are tasty, though unmemorable; better choices are steamed green-lipped mussels, served in a delicate coconut-curry broth, and a perfectly executed club sandwich, layered with fried eggs, roasted tomato, smoky bacon, and a smear of avocado and spicy mayo. It’s the perfect foil for a fresh-pulled pint of Speight’s lager, one of the eight rotating beers on tap.

Note

The kitchen closes Sun.—Thu. at midnight and Fri.—Sat. at 1 a.m.

Recommended Dishes

Green-lipped mussels, $18; fried-egg “sarni,” $9

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Food: 9.0
Service: 9.7
Décor: 9.0
Value: 9.0

It's all good mate!... The food & drink.

fearless from 10011 | Posted on 3/5/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 9

I wandered into Nelson Blue after seeing the bodies exhibit nearby at the southstreet seaport. The ambiance was sleek with beautiful native wood carvings from a New Zealand artist. Our (Aussie)waitress was amazing and patiently helped us choose a wine from their many options. They even let us taste it first. I tried the mussels as they're flown in fresh from NZ, and fresh they were as was my wild salmon dinner. My friend had the chicken pot pie, and sampled a few of the skewers and I went for the Shiitake & Asparagus Sautee. Amazing! I'll be back to sample the rest of the menu and I'll be looking forward to more of Mr. Morgans amazing hospitality--New Zealand style.

Worth a visit to New Zealand

Cheechmo from 10552 | Posted on 8/16/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

We had a great experience at Nelson Blue. The food was really good for the price. They give large portions. I had the mussel appetizer and the squid. I tried the meatloaf sandwich and was delicious. They even have Toohey beer! Definitely a good place for a quick bite after work.

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