The Green Parrot Cafe

The Green Parrot Cafe An iconic Wellington dining institution serving premium steaks, seafood and timeless favourites since 1926. Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday 6pm till Late
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The Green Parrot Cafe blends heritage, quality and warm hospitality in the heart of the city. The restaurant first opened for business in 1926 and is now Wellington's oldest eatery. The menu has remained unchanged since the Second World War. The Green Parrot has been in Greek hands since 1946. Two generations of the Sakoufakis family have maintained the restaurant as a Wellington landmark for the last 40 years. For decades The Green Parrot has been a favourite haunt of politicians and celebrities, as well as other Wellingtonians and visitors from all walks of life, whose dining experience here has been described as "culinary archaeology". Even prime ministers have visited the restaurant.....plotting the future course of the nation, over a T-bone steak.

22/07/2026
🏉 After the All Blacks Test Match… Head to the Green Parrot!Celebrate the game with one of Wellington’s most famous meal...
10/07/2026

🏉 After the All Blacks Test Match… Head to the Green Parrot!

Celebrate the game with one of Wellington’s most famous meals, cooked on our famous grill.

🥩 Legendary steaks
🍺 Cold drinks
🍟 Hearty favourites

Open from 5pm until late.

📍 Green Parrot Cafe – the perfect place to finish your game day.

🌟 Celebrate Matariki at Green Parrot Cafe 🌟Join us this Friday for Matariki and celebrate with great food, great company...
06/07/2026

🌟 Celebrate Matariki at Green Parrot Cafe 🌟

Join us this Friday for Matariki and celebrate with great food, great company, and a warm Green Parrot welcome.
🍽️ Open from 5:00 PM�✅ No public holiday surcharge�📞 Bookings are now open
Gather your whānau and friends and enjoy a relaxed evening with us as we celebrate the Māori New Year.
Reserve your table today – we look forward to welcoming you!

📍 Green Parrot Cafe

🔥 SHOW NIGHT? START IT AT THE GREEN PARROT. From Wednesday to Saturday, we’re serving dinner from 5:00pm until late.Whet...
01/07/2026

🔥 SHOW NIGHT? START IT AT THE GREEN PARROT.

From Wednesday to Saturday, we’re serving dinner from 5:00pm until late.

Whether you’re heading to the theatre, a concert, or simply looking for an unforgettable meal, make the Green Parrot Café your first stop.

🥩 Legendary steaks
🦞 Fresh seafood
🍷 Great wine, cold drinks & warm hospitality
✨ The perfect pre-show dining experience

To book please email us on [email protected] 📧or call us on 3846080 ☎️

04/06/2026
Thank you for dining with us this evening, we look forward to welcoming you back soon  & jmango__
03/06/2026

Thank you for dining with us this evening, we look forward to welcoming you back soon & jmango__

Richard Alfred Leckner, ran away to sea in May, 1917 as he was missing his brother Theo who had gone off to fight in Gallipoli. He got a job as a cabin boy and the kitchen hand on the cargo ship ‘Tahiti” and after four years travelling the Pacific Islands to San Francisco and return he jumped sh...

29/05/2026

Thank you to everyone for the kind messages and support during this difficult time. It has meant so much to our family.

The Green Parrot Cafe will reopen on Wednesday 3rd June and resume normal trading hours. We look forward to welcoming you all back soon.

Thank you,
The Sakoufakis Family

24/05/2026

Due to the passing of a beloved member of our family, we will be closed as we take time to grieve and be together during this difficult period.

We appreciate your understanding, love and support. We will share updates on reopening soon.

Thank you 🤍

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, the Green Parrot Café is available to host events big and small.Whether ...
15/05/2026

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, the Green Parrot Café is available to host events big and small.

Whether it’s birthdays, corporate functions, family occasions, reunions, or special celebrations, we offer a unique Wellington venue filled with character, history, and great hospitality.

Enquire today to discuss your next event:
[email protected]

Address

16 Taranaki Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+6443846080

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