Welcome To The Styx Nelson

The Styx sits on Wakefield Quay, with a stunning panoramic view of Tasman Bay. Located halfway between Tahuna Beach and downtown Nelson, The Styx is the perfect destination for both tourists and locals.

The Styx is at the heart of it all in Nelson, offering a unique blend of food, beverages and service. Featuring both local and regional wines, craft beers, and the wonderful Swallow Coffee roasted by the folks at Sublime, we are certain you will find your happiness at The Styx.

Each morning, our chefs are in the kitchen baking fresh cakes, scones, and muffins. We partner with the local fish market to craft daily specials that vary with the daily catch. Our menu features seafood specials, homemade pizzas, and burgers. The Styx takes great pride in the fact that you can sit and watch fishing boats roll into Port Nelson from the Tasman Bay and within a couple of hours one of our wait staff can deliver their catch cooked to perfection to your table.

"I love the amazing choice of fresh fish and seafood, it makes my job exciting and interesting and makes it easy to get out of bed in the morning".

Joe

Contact Us

The Styx
272 Wakefield Quay
Nelson
(03) 548 1075
hello@styxrestaurant.co.nz

Open Tuesday – Sunday | 10am – late
Closed Mondays and Christmas Day

No surcharge on public holidays

Please give us a call to book a table.

Cheers!

Available between 10AM and 3PM daily.

THE STYX BREAKFAST

eggs any style served with grilled bacon, sausages, sauteed potatoes, toasted ciabatta, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce

$20

VEGETABLE FRITTERS

served with a poached free range egg and hollandaise

$17

PANCAKE STACK

served with your choice of bacon and banana or yoghurt and berries

$17

EGGS BENEDICT

homemade ciabatta bread with poached, free range eggs and topped with hollandais

served with your choice of: smoked salmon, mushrooms, ham, spinach or bacon

EXTRA TOPPING | $3.5

$17

EGGS ANY STYLE

served with toasted ciabatta and tomato relish

WITH BACON | $3.5

$12.5

SMOKED FISH CAKES

house smoked fish cakes with sauteed greens, pebre salsa and hollandaise sauce

WITH BACON | $3.5

$17

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

fish of the day, scallops, prawns, mussels and bacon, served with house baked plant pot bread

SMALL $16 | LARGE $25

$16

CRISPY CALAMARI SALAD

with feta cheese, roasted pumpkin and fire roasted capsicum, served with a poppy seed dressing and aioli

$22

CAESAR SALAD

cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan cheese

ADD SALMON OR CHICKEN | $4

$18

CEVICHE

fresh fish of the day marinated in lemon juice and tossed with capsicum, onion and fresh coriander, served with grilled home baked ciabatta bread

1 PIECE $16 | 2 PIECE $21

$16

CHICKEN BACON BURGER

grilled chicken with tomato, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise

$22

BEEF BURGER

homemade ground beef pattie, tomato, lettuce, cheesem gherkin, tomato relish and mayonnaise

$22

FISH BURGER

pan fried fish of the day with tomato, lettuce and tartare sauce, served with your choice of steak cut chips or salad

$22

FISH & CHIPS

fresh fish of the day in a crisp golden beer batter with steak cut chips, salad greens, lemon wedge and tartare sauce

$16

WARM ANTIPASTO

Our local’s favourite platter filled with New Zealand cheese, cured meats, prawns, smoked fish, calamari, pork belly, fish cake, olives, dips, homemade bread and salad

$48

Available from 5:30PM.

SEAFOOD PIE

a hearty pie filled with our famous seafood chowder, prawns, scallops, smoked fish and vegetables – topped with golden pastry

$29

MARLBOROUGH MUSSELS

green lipped mussels in a white wine garlic cream sauce, served with house baked ciabatta bread

$25

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

fish of the day, scallops, prawns, mussels and bacon, served with plant pot bread

$25

FISH OF THE DAY

served with salad and citrus hollandaise, prepared with pan fried or panko crumbed

$30

CALAMARI SALAD

with feta, roasted pumpkin, fire roasted capsicum, poppy seed dressing and a side of aioli

$25

FISH & CHIPS

fish of the day in a crisp, golden beer batter with steak cut chips, salad, lemon and tartare

$17

WARM ANTIPASTO PLATTER

New Zealand cheese, cured meats, prawns, smoked fish, calamari, pork felly, fish cake, olives, dips, homemade bread and salad

$48

VEGETABLE PASTA

roasted summer vegetables with toasted walnuts, locally made gorgonzola, fresh herbs and tossed in a light Napoli sauce

$26

VEGETABLE SALAD

mixed greens, chickpeas, feta, toasted seeds, kumara and capsicum, served with a mint yoghurt dressing

$25

CRISPY PORK BELLY

served with island sweet and sour sauce, savoury rice and beans and pickled vegetables

$29

SEARED VENISON

with roasted kumara, beetroot, feta, toasted hazelnuts and orange rosemary jus

$31

CHILI CHICKEN PASTA

red pesto sauce, fresh herbs and creme fraiche

$26

CAESAR SALAD

with cos lettuce , anchovies, soft egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan

$18

TIGER PRAWN NOODLES

stir fried noodles with tiger prawns, vegetables and honey, ginger, soy dressing

$29

RIB EYE STEAK

served with greens, aioli, red wine jus and your choice of olive oil mash or steak cut chips

$32

BEEF BURGER

homemade ground beef pattie, tomato, lettuce, cheese, gherkin, tomato relish and mayonnaise

$22

FISH BURGER

pan fried fish of the day with tomato, lettuce and tartare

$22

Available all day.

BBQ CHICKEN

marinated chicken, carmelised onion, fire roasted capsicum and BBQ sauce

$24

HAWAIIAN

with honey roasted ham and pineapple

$24

MARGHERITA

tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh, local mozzarella cheese

$22

MEAT CRAVERS

Italian sausage, pepperoni, honey roasted ham, salami and BBQ sauce

$24

SMOKED SALMON

smoked salmon, capers, brie, semi dried tomatoes, sour cream and flaked almonds

$24

THE WORKS

Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, capsicum, olives and tomatoes

$24

WAKEFIELD

roast pumpkin, asparagus, fire roasted peppers, feta, rocket and aioli

$24

Available all day.

WARM ANTIPASTO PLATTER

New Zealand cheese, cured meats, prawns, smoked fish, calamari, pork belly, fish cake, olives, dips, homemade bread and salad

$48

BEEF BURGER

homemade ground beef pattie, tomato, lettuce, cheese, gherkin, tomato relish and mayonnaise

$22

CHICKEN & BACON BURGER

grilled chicken with tomato, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise

$22

FISH BURGER

pan fried fish of the day with tomato, lettuce and tartare sauce

$22

CAESAR SALAD

with cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, croutons, bacon and parmesan

$18

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

fresh fish of the day, scallops, prawns, mussels and bacon, served with plant pot bread

$16

CEVICHE

fish of the day marinated in lemon, tossed with capsicum, red onion and fresh corriander

$16

CRISPY CALAMARI

calamari tossed with smoked paprika, served with salad greens and aioli

$16

COCONUT PRAWNS

served with sweet chili sauce and salad greens

$16

GARLIC BUTTER PRAWNS

served with garlic parsley butter and salad greens

$16

FISH & CHIPS

fish of the day in a crisp, golden beer batter, served with steak cut chips, salad, lemon and tartare

$16

STEAK CUT CHIPS

CURLY FRIES

GARLIC FLAT BREAD

$13

BREAD & DIPS

$14

BREAD & BUTTER

Function Menu

The Styx is a comfortable and casual dining spot located on Nelson’s stunning waterfront. With two stories of seating, which includes an indoor and waterfront area – we can cater to groups from 10 to 120. We have been successfully catering corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and holiday parties for over five years from our waterfront location.

The downstairs area consists of outdoor, covered seating that can accommodate up to 60 people. In the summer, we open all of the windows and doors so you can stroll from the pier into the restaurant. In the winter, we keep it cozy with heaters that protect you from the elements. At all times of the year, you have an unobstructed view of the sea and the perfect spot to watch the sun set.

The upstairs area of The Styx is perfect for larger functions. We can comfortably seat up to 70 for meals, and can accommodate far more for groups looking for a casual, platter type function – where guests can move from the indoor area to the balcony area at their leisure.

If you are considering hosting your next event at The Styx, stop in for a tour of our space and a drink on the balcony.

Sharing Platters

Seated Dinner

Sharing Platters

Our Grazing Table and Snack Table mean that you will be able to help yourself to a variety of savouries as they arrive throughout your event. You and your guests will spend the evening mingling, drinking and indulging in freshly prepared food.

Grazing Table | from $22 per person

savouries

+ Cold cured meats

+ New Zealand cheeses

+ Garlic prawns

+ Pork belly bites

+ Sushi platter

+ Crispy calamari

+ Marinated olives

+ Homemade savouries

+ Loaded garlic flat bread

+ Panko crumbed fish

sweets

+ Selection of mini desserts
additonal $6 per person

Snack Table | $15 per person

+ Homemade breads and dips

+ Garlic flatbread

+ Panko crumbed fish

+ Spicy pork meatballs

+ Pizza slices

+ Crispy calamari

+ Curly fries

Seated Dinner

Our Communal Table and Independent Menu are the perfect way to make a large group gathering feel like an intimate dining experience.

The Communal Table | from $45 per person

Starters and mains are served on platters in the centre of the table and are intended to be shared by all – family style. Desserts are selected and plated individually.

TO START (choose one):

Breads and dips
Antipasto platter (additional $7 per person)

MAINS (choose three):
served with honey roasted vegetables, green salad and cripsy rosemary potatoes

Slow roasted beef ribeye
Harissa marinated chicken
Pan seared Malborough salmon
Crispy pork belly
Pan fried fish of the day

DESSERTS (choose one):

Warm chocolate brownie
Rosemary creme brulee
Cheesecake

The Independent | $55 per person

Our Independent menu is ideal for large groups who want to choose their meals individually.

TO START (choose one):

Crispy calamari
Chili chicken skewers
Garlic prawns
Seafood chowder

MAINS (choose three):
served with honey roasted vegetables, green salad and cripsy rosemary potatoes

Slow roasted beef ribeye
Crispy pork belly
Pan fried fish of the day

DESSERTS (choose one):

Warm chocolate brownie
Rosemary creme brulee
Cheesecake

Joe Horton

Joe is the Head Chef and Owner of The Styx. Joe grew up in Walsall, England and after studying to be a Chef at the Birmingham College of Food, Joe moved to Spain to further his career. He found his true passion for both food and travel while living in Spain. He returned to Birmingham to work in fine dining cuisine for a year before heading off to Australia to work in Sydney, Port Douglas and Melbourne. From Australia, he moved to Auckland where he got his first taste of Kiwi cuisine. He found his home in Queenstown for the next four years, before he moved to Nelson to open The Styx in 2012.

Joe loves fresh seafood and produce – both of which are bountiful in Nelson.

Dana Hanson

Dana is General Manager and Owner of The Styx. She joined The Styx in 2015 and has fallen in love with the people, the food and the community in New Zealand. Joe and Dana work side by side to ensure that each guest feels at home when they walk through the door. Dana grew up in Minnesota and studied Finance and Investment Banking at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She spent three years with J.P. Morgan before feeling the need to see the world. After three years of traveling she found her new home in Nelson.

Tony Robertson

Tony is an Australian who moved to Queenstown 36 years ago to become a ski instructor. After two seasons in Japan he opened New Zealand’s fifth Japanese restaurant (Minami Jujisei) in 1986. In 1994, he opened The Boardwalk Seafood Restaurant in Queenstown and in 2004, with Head Chef Mike Doran, he opened Hamill’s Restaurant in Queenstown. In 2012, Tony and Joe opened The Styx in Nelson while Tony remained focused on the day to day operations of Hamill’s. In 2017, Tony moved up to Nelson to open a restaurant focused on high quality meats – Char Bar and Grill. Tony enjoys fishing and keeps promising that one day soon he will have time to enjoy a day on the ocean with just a fishing rod and boat.