Recent social media posts
24/05/2026
It is with a heavy heart I’m posting we found my beautiful boy Rangi!
Thankyou for your shared concern over this last week at his missing.
He was never just a cat, he was his Lordship, as his vet once said.x
18/05/2026
10/05/2026
🌺To further celebrate our Wonderful Mothers!🧡
08/05/2026
Everyone wondering what to do this Special Sunday! A reminder we have fresh snapper, flounder, newly smoked mullet, freshly baked cakes and a fresh batch of Mussel Fritters!🌺
Happy Mother’s Day Mum!🥰
Note :Facial is for 1hr 15mins, time to relax!☺️
24/04/2026
Hello everyone, hope you all managed to get to your dawn services!🌺Lest we forget the sacrifices made to live gloriously here in New Zealand!🙏🏻
Just a heads up on the next store event.. it’s a BBYM day… Book & Bring your Mother and go in the draw for a beautiful 1hr facial🥰Highly recommended by previous winners!🤩
22/04/2026
What would You Bet on the odds of it raining like that on Friday!!??….do I a Roster up, 👍Oncall 🤔or go it Alone!!🤔😂 who would know!
21/04/2026
Hi Everyone, if you want to order one of these delicious SKM, just leave a message in the comments!🤩
19/04/2026
Hello Everyone! Just wanted to say  a massive thank you to all my staff that helped me through this weekend and the amazing people who stopped by despite the foreboding forecast, and if you got to the market i hope you picked up some of these little beauties made of Tin, such a delightful splash of colour in your garden anytime and perfectly right before ANZAC weekend!🌺
17/04/2026
Hello from The Port, the skies are clear and we’ve got Delicious Kaipara smoked mullet here!🤩
12/04/2026
🥲Awful to hear of the fire that engulfed Rics Restaurant. Te
Aria. Hope everyone is ok🙏🏻.
11/04/2026
👋Hello from The Port! Weather update, same as yesterday with a wind direction change, glad I didn’t clean the windows because we’re getting salt spray on them!
🌺Now the big news is I’ve baked scones this morning, and those that know, know that’s rare!😂
Stay Safe, warm N dry! Unless you’re venturing out for scones n Coffee!🤩
11/04/2026
Update: ok 1st Alert ‼️ Winds are up ⬆️ So Fish n Chips will have to wait!👍
But still open for the Hardy!🤗
Hello from the Port! Not much to report, fluctuating winds!🤔🤣, currently dry conditions. We’re open today with a view that if things escalate this afternoon we will close! As with Sunday. Safe travels everyone!🙏🏻🌺
05/04/2026
Easter 2026! Fun Day with Ukelele group Under the Covers… thankyou Everyone for our support and staff and family for getting your bunny ears on and keeping things bouncing along!🤩🌺🙏🏻
03/04/2026
The Easter Bunny brought Oysters instead of choc Eggs!
$20/Doz while available!🤩
30/03/2026
Open Easter Friday thru to Sunday
🌺
29/03/2026
Hello from the Port and the end of a dryer weekend than forecast so Yay to everyone who stopped by, 😃Thankyou we are always better for seeing you!🙏🏻🌺
We wish you all a
Happy Safe Easter and are kicking off April with this New Meal Offer!🤩 Hope to see you soon!👍
25/02/2026
Love coming home to this, perfect tides to throw I line in!👍
14/02/2026
Hello 👋 Selling these Beautiful Bunches on behalf, so proceeds going to the Longacres Animal Rescue. Two gone, one to go $25
(Middle bouquet)
I will include 25% of sale from
a smoked fish today also!🌺
14/02/2026
Well that was fun!🍷🥰 🌹 thankyou to all of you that attended, helped and entertained!🙏🏻🌺
30/01/2026
Update ..
SKM Avail this weekend ! 😋
Good Evening Everyone! The conditions at the Port are a howling wind today!
But the sun is out and the good news we have SKM so see you soon!😀a
30/01/2026
Hello Everyone…still taking bookings for 7.30!🌺🍷🥰
If Valentines Day is your thing, Surprise your other half with a special night at Port Albert!
Music 🎶 & Drinks are available.
Dinner Bookings only between 7 and 8.30pm🌺
18/01/2026
Hello and Happy New Year!
Just a huge Shout Out to my Awesome Team of Staff! So grateful to you all and what you do!🙏🏻 5 years this January, Congratulations Well Done!🤩
Address
58 Wharf Road
Wellsford
0978
To get to this restaurant located on Wharf Road in Wellsford, you can take public transportation by catching a bus or train to the closest station and then transferring to a local bus or taxi. Alternatively, you can drive and park at the nearby parking lot on Main Street and walk down Wharf Road to reach the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Friday |
9am - 7pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 7pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 7pm |
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What people say
Port Albert General Store, located on Wharf Road in Wellsford, has received mixed reviews from various sources. While some reviewers have praised the restaurant for its charming ambiance and delicious food, others have criticized it for its slow service and high prices.
A recent review in the New Zealand Herald praised Port Albert General Store for its "rustic charm" and "homely feel." The reviewer noted that the restaurant's menu features a range of classic Kiwi dishes, including fish and chips, burgers, and steak. However, the review also mentioned that service can be slow during busy periods.
A more critical review in Cuisine magazine described Port Albert General Store as "overpriced" and "underwhelming." The reviewer noted that while the restaurant's location is picturesque, the food was not up to par with other restaurants in the area. The review also criticized the high prices of some dishes.
Online reviews of Port Albert General Store are similarly mixed. On TripAdvisor, some customers have praised the restaurant for its friendly staff and tasty food. One customer wrote: "We had a lovely lunch at Port Albert General Store - great atmosphere and delicious food!" However, other customers have complained about slow service and high prices. One customer wrote: "The food was good but overpriced for what you get."
On Zomato, another popular restaurant review website, customers have given Port Albert General Store an average rating of 3.5 stars out of 5. Some customers have praised the restaurant's seafood dishes and cozy atmosphere. One customer wrote: "The seafood chowder was amazing! Great place to stop for lunch on a road trip." However, other customers have complained about long wait times for food and drinks.
Overall, it seems that opinions on Port Albert General Store are divided. While some reviewers appreciate its rustic charm and tasty food, others find it overpriced or underwhelming. As always with reviews though it is important to keep in mind that everyone's experience is different and it is always best to try a place for yourself.
