Best Prawns in Akaroa

5 restaurant menus in Akaroa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Mandala Restaurant
Mandala Restaurant
92/100 (438 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Asian
Indian
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Fish
Salad
Cocktail
Chili
Fish Curry
Scallops
Pani Puri
Duck
Curry
Prawns
Scallops
サーモン
Canterbury Duck Curry
Vegan Grilled Paneer Tofu Curry
Noodle
Harissa Paneer
Beef
Burnt Garlic Yoghurt
Beef Cheeks
かぼちゃのソース
Dumplings
Lamb
Sit down
Healthy
Indian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was absolutely amazing, the scallops, lamb cutlets and the Muscovy duck was to die for. The service and attention we received from Kamal was..."
Hilary Drescher Brown
"The food was extremely good. I have been to India several times and have done a lot of Indian cooking grinding my own spices and cooking from..."
Jonathan Ruth
"Absolutely a standout meal, I've never had such flavorsome Indian food. The fusion flavors were top notch. Indian / Fijian. The service was brilliant..."
Rachel Vogan
"This restaurant offers wonderful Indian fusion meal full of traditional indian flavours and western delicacy. An outstanding customer service..."
Dan Yeoh
"Delicious food and cozy place! Highly recommended and must visit restaurant in..."
Connie Onilongo
"What an incredible experience! We are both vegan and had the pleasure of being served by Angie and another lady (didn’t catch her name) who helped..."
Rhiannon Thomas
"My wife and love this place! The food was so good that we the second night we cancelled our booking at another restaurant and came back! The chef is..."
Joshua Miller
"Delicious indian fusion food prepared with love and passion. Cozy atmosphere inside and a beautiful outdoor courtyard. Really glad we got to stop..."
Travis Nobles
"Food here is incredible, the menu is really diverse which can sometimes be a bit of a red flag but honestly everything here was delicious and..."
Vaughan
"Nice atmosphere, lovely service. We did think it was pricey for what we got however. For example the starter we shared was $25 and came with 2..."
Gem S
"Best food in Akaroa! We have been 3 times in the last month & loved it every time. I have tried the Butter Chicken, Pumpkin Curry, Beef Massamam..."
Gabby Harrison
"We were in Akaroa for six days and ate here four times—it would have been five, but they were closed one evening. Everything we had was quite good,..."
Jason LeGrow
"We celebrated my sisters 30th at this restaurant and it was absolutely amazing! Delicious food, wonderful service and super cool cocktails. Such a..."
Lizzie Sherborne
"Absolutely 10/10. Unique flavours that were..."
David Hardy
"Mandala is our favourite in Akaroa! After many, many dinners we've enjoyed there, the Mandala team serve up fabulous cocktails, amazing curries,..."
Anya Walkington
"Definitely our favorite food in Akaroa! We had the pani puri, butter chicken curry, and goat curry. All were excellent and very different - the..."
Michael Gribble
"We had a Friday dinner in the place. The food was tasty, and the service was fast and friendly. Highly..."
Eyal Keren
"Must be the best restaurant in Akaroa. What can I say. Food, Cocktails, Service, Staff. A;;..."
Kathy Goudie
"Food was delicious and came out quickly. We were there on a Tuesday evening at 6pm. And Kamal was..."
A J V C
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (2836 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
International
Contemporary
Soups
Vegan Options
Seafood
Bar
Cafe
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
European
Seafood
Bar
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Smoked Salmon
Fish Tacos
Cod
Pasta
Fish
Toast & Preserves
Salad
Pork
Salmon Bruschetta
Prawns
Pork Belly
Tapas
Oyster
Venison
Fish and Chips
Eggs Benedict
Risotto
Chicken Burger
Crème Brûlée
Toasts
Mussels
english breakfast
Grilled Mussel Flats
Fish & chips
Salmon
seafood platter
Burger
Popcorn Chicken Strips
Omelette
Beer
Bullys Seafood Paella
Seafood chowder
Paella
Chowder
hot chocolate
Cakes
Cheesecake
Soups
Beef
Fish & Chips
Breakfast omelette
Pesto
Seafood Platters
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Seafood
International
New Zealand
Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Television
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A little bit hesitate after reading the reviews. But still give it a go since not many shops open this early. The atmosphere was lay back and nice...."
Noon W.
"Ever dependable. We have dined many times at Bully Hayes Restaurant, with different people. Our visit today was an enjoyable and satisfying as..."
Shirish Paranjape
"We had breakfast at the Bully Hayes. It was recommended to us by the lady who works at the L’Escargot Rouge. Everything was amazing, the food, the..."
Niketa
"Was looking forward to the "famous" chowder but the mixed reviews steered us to a safer option - seafood paella and the Chatham Island blue cod. Both..."
Charlie Lear
"Great service with great food. Ordered beast board for dinner then came back another day for..."
Yian Nee
"One of the better Eggs Bene's out of quite a few places we had brekky at on our tiki tour of the South..."
Ian Greer
"Great food coupled with good views across the harbour. The menu is pretty huge with lots of food and drink options, including a separate kids menu...."
Mark Lincoln
"We(5) had brunch twice it was so good. Wonderful service and quick. I had vegetarian feast, others had eggs Benedict and french toast. Big..."
Linda Roper
"Enjoyed the pork and bacon pizza with devil sauce. The salmon dish was good. Service here was great. We were given some marshmallows for our baby..."
Ken Tran
"Great friendly customer service. Opened lunch menu earlier than normal as we were shipped in and doing a tour. Went back again in the calendar after..."
Janeece Walmsley
"We enjoyed our breakfast here two years ago so we had to return again! No, it’s not the cheapest breakfast but it tastes great and is all very..."
Tim Lowe
Hilltop Tavern
Hilltop Tavern
80/100 (4321 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Pub
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Fish & chips
Calamari
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burger
Prawns
Nachos
Toasts
Focaccia
Sit down
Pub
Café
Pizza
New Zealand
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Didn't actually go in, 5 stars for the stunning view that we stopped..."
Michael & Nina in NZ
"Hilltop Tavern is a wonderful for many reasons and I'll be listing some of them in this review. - Great venue inside and outside seating with enough..."
Daniel Nieuwenhuize
"Good restaurant with million views and can play with sheep. We stop During way to Akarua. This road have many curve. Drive need to be..."
Ler鍾樂
"Great view from the hilltop of the harbour while we enjoyed lunch & a drink outside with our dog 🐕 Gluten-free pizza was pretty good & we didn't..."
Julie Shepherd
"Lovely staff and welcoming food was very tasty. Lovely place to stop and take in the..."
Bethan Cook
"Walked in about half full asked how long a wait for food got an honest answer 'no wait on pizza' ordered pizza and bam five mins later hot pizza and..."
Duncan Seed
"Amazing view point!! There were a lot of people because of the weekend, but we did not wait. The food came out quickly and it was really..."
suri CHOI
"You will struggle to get a wood fired pizza and a beer with a view like this, anywhere in the world. Definitely worth a stop on the way to..."
Darrin Edkins
"A visit to the Hilltop Tavern is a must if you are in the Akaroa area. The views from the Tavern are amazing, especially looking down over the Bay...."
Graham Jackaman
"Lovely place, the food is tasty, pizzas are great, service is very good and welcoming. The view is fantastic and there's even a playground for the..."
Benoit Laurence Bernard
"Stunning views, great service and amazing..."
Mike Gencic
"The views were spectacular! Make sure to take some bug spray as they aren't short of..."
Tamara Hopkins
"Excellent! Stop inside, the food is as spectacular as the view. I don't understand the bad reviews. Under new ownership; got to meet the family &..."
Derek Dean
"WOW!!!! This place is amazing!!!!!! The view is breathtaking!! We tried the bread board and it was pleasant! Well worth the trip!!! The scenery is..."
Jess Tozer
Ma Maison Restaurant & Bar
Ma Maison Restaurant & Bar
79/100 (1447 ratings)
Restaurants
International
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
International
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Burger
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Prawns
Fish & chips
Salad
Freshly Battered Blue Cod
Cod
Fillet steak
Salmon Fish of the Day
Ribs
Scallops
Seafood chowder
Fifty Five Day Aged Canterbury Beef Fillet
Curry
Prawns
Duck
Wedges
Akaroa Fish
Seared Tuna
Oyster
Canterbury Merino Lamb Merino Lamb Carrot Puree Baby Carrot Parsley Dust Lamb Croquet Red Wine Jus
Mushroom Risotto
Calamari
Crispy Squid
Green Lip Mussels
Eggs Benedict
Risotto
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Laksa
Mussels
Burger
Pan Seared Scallops
Tuna
Fresh Fish of the Day
Lamb
Salmon
Glazed Pork Belly
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Eggs Benedict
Vegan breakfast
Fish & Chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Seafood
International
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Street Parking
Playgrounds
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Ma Maison,the one of my favorite place for dinner and great spot to seeing the beautiful sunset at Daly's wharf during have wonderful meal...Such a..."
Chalita Aommy Klumjui
"Best place in Akaroa to have a meal whilst watching the sunset! Loved the burger the best! They are also very good about allergies and were able to..."
Stephanîe Allwrîght
"Fantastic menu and experience. Can highly recommend. Was worth travelling the entire South Island to..."
Steve Cooper
"Great restaurant very warm and welcoming staff especially the Maitre D Angie. Lamb was cooked to perfection dessert was devine and the bubbles were..."
Nicky Cooke
"A lot of recent changes at this place, its always been good but now even better. Excellent staff, and food menu has vastly improved with a great..."
Dan Andrew
"The best meal we have ever had any where in world Flavours outstanding Would recommend..."
Mark Brown
"Fantastic experience. First time I had ever ordered Salmon at a restaurant (what better place than in Akaroa) and my first experience couldn’t have..."
Chelsea Sharman
"we are local and decided to book and wander to this wonderful eating place ,which is lucky enough to have one of the best locations in Akaroa ,we..."
Jo Dwyer
"Wow! Wow! Wow! We got recommended this restaurant for dinner tonight by our French Farm hosts. This is one of the best restaurant's my husband and I..."
Sian Mobley
"Une table d’excellente facture dans un cadre très agréable. Les plats sont délicieux. La carte des vins est exquise. L’équipe connait bien..."
Benoît Hardy
""Ma Maison" in Akaroa has many delightful culinary offerings. The impeccable service and the delectable French-inspired dishes are second to none and..."
Lawrence Allen
"Lovely food here today for lunch. Our second visit and still a wonderful experience. Hope we can get back to Akaroa again..."
Heather McDowell
"I can say it was perfect brunch for us. We didn't planned which restaurant we would go. During walk, we heard noisy sound due to their exterior..."
Alice
"Really love the food and ambiance here. We ordered the following and we really enjoyed the pan-seared scallops! We'll eat here again if ever we find..."
Ruth Peliño
"It's a fantastic view right out over the harbour, boats at anchor and the hills over the water. Then there is the very tasty food, friendly service..."
Pete Armstrong
"Great view, great service, pretty good food in general. We ordered pan seared scallops, mussels for starters, Salmon, Cod for the mains, green beans..."
Karlie Po
"Best fish I think I’ve ever eaten. we also had breakfast. Meals we most enjoyed: The Akaroa Fish, Beef Fillet, Eggs..."
Dixie Clinkenbeard
"Wonderful dining experience, thoughtful service, very well flavored meals (especially mussels), great wine selection and knowledgeable staff (I..."
Jakub Zeman
"The food was great but the service was not good. Not good at all. We had the bread with cheese spread and the scallops to start. They were both..."
Rebecca Friedman
"Come here for dinner and glad we booked in advance. Great restaurants with beautiful views. Our dinner was delicious. I highly recommend coming..."
Kris
Thai Trading Rooms Asian Fusion & Seafood Restaurant
Thai Trading Rooms Asian Fusion & Seafood Restaurant
74/100 (2228 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
European
Seafood
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Vegan Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Omelette
Salad
Soup of the Day
Hawaiian Pizza
Cakes
Scallops
Vegetarian Pizza
Clams
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Lamb
Duck
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pesto
Oyster
Seafood Platter for Two
Fish
Calamari
Sweet and Sour Beef
Pad Thai
Pork
Mussels
Fish and Chips
Coffee
Salmon
Burger
Margherita Pizza
Steak
Chowder
Fresh Green Lipped Mussels Marini
Beer
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Thai Style Seafood Platter
Fish burger
Seafood Platters
Beef
Seafood chowder
Prawns
Wedges
Dumpling Combo
Beef burger
Café
Asian
Thai
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Cash Only
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"After a long trip through the south island and zero expectations we are absolutely delighted to find this place! Beyond excellent food, great decor..."
Amy Agnew
"the best place, service, food accomadation and view you could ever expect to have to stay at. loved it guys and again we both thank you sooo..."
Larry Waterhouse
"Superb green mussels, excellent service and a beautiful location. Highly recommend this..."
Andy Kerr
"We always experience excellent creative food and top notch service - well done Kathryn and Steven - and all the other staff for making The Trading..."
Margy Morris
"Was there over long weekend. Amazing food, great service, nice ice cold stella on tap everything was top notch. Recommending this spot for sure. Will..."
Dougsie Malone
"Wonderful food, asked for Angus Beef cooked blue and it was perfect. Only criticism ... we were not advised the black board specials, otherwise very..."
Liz Waterhouse
"Great food and excellent service!! Brightened up a rainy day in Akaroa!..."
Kathryn Amyes
"Thanks ladys n gents. A wonderful day at a reasonable..."
Martin Burt
"Not only is the food divine, but the presentation is beautiful. This is where you dine to celebrate important..."
Magda Pawlowski
"Great food and great..."
Levi Dailin Temuera Waitere
"We had a very nice lunch here during our visit to Akaroa. The lunch menu was reasonably priced. The food arrived quickly and was delicious! We really..."
Ralf Jurczyk
"Menu had a good variety to choose from. Staff very friendly. Lovely outdoor dining over looking the Harbour. Toilets could not with a revamp. I..."
Sandra Stapleton
"We had a positive experience at The Trading Room Experience. We found a seat without any reservations. We did not have to wait long for our orders to..."
Ravi Lal
"I ordered crispy salmon. It was yummy they have lot of seafood menu. I really enjoy and staff so..."
SIMSTORY
"Yummy food and nice view in Akaroa. Worthy of price. Huge portions I will definitely come back for..."
kammala pumakreaw
"Stopped here for lunch while in Akaroa..it was fantastic. The food was exceptional and the service friendly and efficient. I had the Kiwi Burger, ..."
Mike Sigley
"We had a nice meal, cashew chicken and a green currie was very tasty. Comfy seats and atmosphere was..."
Al Pacino
"The best dinner time in Akaroa. Delicious Thai food and good..."
somsak hatratchai
"I was very impressed. Big meal The taste was..."
momy jen
"We had a takeaway tonight and every dish we had including the pizzas for the children were absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic and the..."
Kim Anderson
"We came for lunch and order the mussels, squid ink pasta, wedges with bacon cheese, and fish of the day. Love all the food, and love the attention..."
Mike Mezaoski
"Hands down the best place so far the sea food pizza was 10/10. Peanut sauce stir fry was 10/10. Couldn't fault anything and great size big feeds and..."
Rodney Guy