Allan Scott Bistro - Woodbourne

Alan Scott was our first stop in the Marlborough wine region and the meal did not disappoint. We started with the clams, which came in an Asian curry broth and then moved on to the soft shell crab, which was sensational. The beef was ok, but not as good as the amazing seafood options. Plenty of well priced wines by the glass, superb desserts, and an excellent selection of options for people needing a gluten free meal. The setting is superb, a nice sheltered courtyard inside a lovely building. Lovely bathrooms and plenty of free parking right out front. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and excellent right up until the end when our tea and coffee disappeared.

What an exceptional place to dine and relax. The place was a buzz with atmosphere with other diners. We sat out in the garden enjoying amazing sunshine and a beautiful vegetable/flower garden setting. The service was impeccable from start to finish, very attentive, engaging and enthusiastic. The food was absolutely delicious and moreish. We had a bottle of Allan Scott Rosē also the seafood platter, poke bowl and soul bowl. They also had a kids menu which was simple but great for our 10 year old niece. Left feeling content and overwhelmed with joy from the experience we had. Thank you again Allan Scott team.

Delightful first experience My wife and I visited Allan Scott Bistro for lunch on a Friday recently. “Do you have a booking?” manager Nikki enquired. We didn’t but were happily accommodated at one of the corner table. Thereafter Carol looked after us. We ordered 2 mains, both vegetarian. The Soul Bowl and Miso Grilled Eggplant. What arrived to our table was visually delightful and appealing. See photos. The taste of both the dishes was delicious and delectable. The flavours were exceptionally well balanced. In particular, the Soul Bowl was superb. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals here. We would be happy to come back again and recommend this place to others.

We had a fabulous meal here with excellent food/wine and fantastic hospitality. Nothing beats being made warmly welcome, and being served food that’s made from fresh ingredients ! To top it out is the beautiful setting of the dining space amidst a beautiful vineyard.

Food was amazing. Service was ok, missed some drinks. Atmosphere says family friendly but staff gave the impression that children weren’t so welcome