The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Gisborne, April 2024

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Belinda

"A mid week dinner date was decided & so my first choice was (& always is) The Crawford Road kitchen. Amy & the front of house staff are always so..."

Luke Buss

"The restaurant overlooks a marina. The food and service were good. We had the dinner mussels made with a broth of turmeric, coconut, coriander and..."

Gary Brazel

"Exceptional food, everything was perfectly done, really fast delivery and the hosts are very friendly, what an amazing place!! Really loved the..."

Haritina Mogosanu

"A nice spot for a long lunch. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice venue, nice outlook over the small marina, plenty of outdoor tables..."

Dick Borgdorff

"It is always a pleasure to wine and dine here. A great menu that makes you want to try everything. Top..."

Ernie White

"Fantastic atmosphere, large variety of wines on offer. Food was amazing, garlic bread was one of the best I have ever..."

Nikki Mackenzie

"Vegan options are always incredible. Great service..."

Ellen T

"Superb meal and service! Great advice on what to pair the meal work from staff. When deciding on dessert the staff also provided additional..."

Rachel Duckworth

"This place is great, in discovery that we were vegans they offered to make us a rissotto, off menu - it was delicious, great flavours with asparagus..."

Scott Kempster

"Reserve a table and be a grown up about not getting one inside if they only have outside to offer. Sat outside but the heater was on so all was well...."

Brittannia Talaepa-Poutoa

"An absolutely divine meal! Beautiful fresh flavours - attentive staff - relaxing atmosphere.....highly recommend and will definitely be back!!..."

John Catherine Lambert

"Everything was perfect. Super delicious food and nice ambience. Thanks and 100%..."

Joshua Kurtze

"Tasty food and lived the wine tasting. 3 wines for $15 a few choices of combinations. Good views with indoor and outdoor..."

Michelle A

"We have been coming to Crawford Road Kitchen whenever we come to Gisborne. We visited post cyclone and once again had a fantastic night. The setting..."

Luke McLean

"Outstanding food, great place for dinner, nice friendly staff and great select of..."

Tehaunui

"Amazing food and service! Nice atmosphere and priced accordingly. Definitely a place to..."

Cristopher Kiri

Smokey Joe's

"Absolute hidden gem! Beautiful smoked meats, great variety in salads and wonderful service. Will definitely go..."

Cristopher Kiri

"Had M8s & His son's birthdays @Smokey Joe's,... Man kai was Crazy "D'lish!!!" & Crays were Hulkamongus! Mean Cook! Cruzy Sounds! Homely Az venue!..."

Peter Tairea

"Service was great and friendly!! Food was awesome. Will definitely be back soon!! Thank you Smokey Joe!! Love you..."

Bonnie Botes

"Great whanau atmosphere, fantastic service and food. Joe thanks for the personal welcome. I wish you all the..."

tracy whitley

"Good food and nice staff, perfect combination for a pleasant..."

John Cury (John Cury)

"Plenty of tasty food with a great selection. Welcoming friendly..."

Cheeseman

"Absolutely silly, 11/10 melt in your mouth kinda deal. Will definitely be coming..."

Cory Olsen

"Absolute hidden gem. Food was..."

justin mc caffrey

"Too yum and great attentive..."

Shari Wilson

"Beautiful kai and service..."

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Forty 10 Cafe

"Small, cozy and lovely! Nice place to come with friends for morning coffee and a chat! This is not the crowded coffee shop but the one with familial..."

Kristiāna Korsaka - Mille

"Yummy coffee Yummy cheese scone morning glory muffin. Lovely..."

Rosie Douglas

"Great Coffee thanks..."

Jacqui Beale

"Great..."

kiwi brent

"Popped in for a coffee and wasn't..."

Neil Beckett

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Marita

Neptune's Pizzeria

"The delicious sour dough bases mean these pizzas are more filling than others. Great vege options, crunchy chips, sweet donuts… and always service..."

Rosie Cairns

"Neptune Pizzaria truly captures the essence of home for a pizza-loving Brazilian like me. The flavors transport me back, creating a delightful..."

Viviane Paraguassu Cury

"Love the base and gourmet ingredients. Staff are always very friendly. My favourite pizza being the Mushroom, Pesto & Parmesan, its full of..."

Natalie Hillman

"Neptunes Pizzeria makes the best pizzas in town. Always friendly..."

Nicky C

"Quite nice pizza but nothing to write home about. Would be cool if they had a spicy Mexican style pizza on their menu..."

Shane Lynam

"First time for us a pizza delivery, the process choosing the different ingredients for each pizza is difficult to choose as they all sound delicious...."

Noel Graham

"YUM! We had a Pepperoni pizza, donuts and a brownie, even the kids commented on the base sauce tasting real lol Good size pizza and arrived hot will..."

Stayhome Bubble

"Delicious Pizza and great service!!..."

H SC

"Amazing, authentic pizzas and friendly service. Locally owned business. Highly recommended. They even just delivered my pizza to me sitting out in my..."

Blitz Surf Shop

"Very long wait but absolutely delicious pizza. Tried the Garlic Prawn, Supreme, Beef and Blue Cheese, and Chicken and Brie (albeit with caramelized..."

Andy K

"Amazing service and delicious food. We ordered cheesecake but they found while preparing the order they had run out. So they gave us a refund and..."

Lisa Thompson

"This is the best pizza in town… (sorry, no offence to anyone else) Our whole family just LOVES every.single.bite. Very consistent quality, super..."

frieda jw

"I wish Neptunes was ooen every day. My favorite pizza in Gizzy, and prices are affprdable compared to..."

Daniel Haverty

"I never usually order pizza but I am now converted! It is delicious! The toppings are gorgeous and the service is amazing! We love this place and..."

Emma Kennedy

"We had the pepperoni pizza, the margherita pizza and the garlic bread. We also had the brownie. We found everything was very good. While the..."

jonn king

"Always great..."

Debbie Newman

"Delicious pizza and wonderful service. Recently tried the mini doughnuts and churros - both really nice. Highly..."

G Smith

"Really nice place. We ordered 18 pizzas and every one of them was unreal and were made really quickly! We’ll definitely be back..."

Jared Swart

"Last night (Sunday) pizzas were exceptional. Best ever. So whoever was twirling pizzas last night thanks and 20 out 10 for excellence. Magnificent..."

Karen Denby

Muirs Bookshop & Cafe

"Lovely coffee, good choice of food, served by a warm welcoming staff ..."

Jim Waugh

"First time to have lunch and coffee. Great atmosphere and my mocha was perfect. Ended up buying a book. Latest Jack..."

Margot McDonald

"Always a great spot! Vteat coffee, food and..."

Dan Bottrill

"Wonderful range of books! Great atmosphere. I loved this..."

Dulcie Beatt

"Great coffee and great view on the terrace will call..."

Diane Davison

"Best coffee EVER. And wonderful ladies making delicious goodies for cafe..."

Josie Ovenden

"The best book shop on the East Coast of the North Island, great selection, wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, if only there was a place like this..."

Automated Zero

"Lovely staff, with a great selection of books. A definite recommendation for book..."

Sarah Baines

"Always great service only too happy to help you find books. Extensive collection of interesting titles. Great for the reader looking for something..."

Chris Evett

"Great selection of books not unlike the iconic Borders but on a smaller..."

gerald houlahan

"The best place to fossick about looking for just the right book or magazine to get you through the week. Great atmosphere, fantastic..."

barbara walsh

"Loads of books I love book shops going to buy a book I found there that I..."

Carmen Smith

"The range of books is superb. I wondered if the person who chose them was spiritual. There are many lovely spiritual..."

Ken Hutchison

"Great book..."

Rob Walton

"Lots of choice. Some 2nd hand books as well and very helpful..."

Alistair Fairbairn

"If you can't find what you want elsewhere you are pretty much guaranteed to find it at Muirs. The cafe upstairs is fantastic too. There's something..."

Briony McGhie

Just Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

"The sizzling beef plate was our first meal in gissy. I scraped the plate clean. The beef was seared perfectly, the veggies were crisp. And the sauce..."

Samuel Weber

"What a gorgeous little boutique shop, themed throughout - it’s quite a little cutie. This place offers a cosy, trendy atmosphere, just over the..."

Christian

"Ive been craving my green curry with pineapple for days and i finally called my order for take away. the lady advised me the combo might not taste..."

Lisa Hogbom

"Good food doesn't come cheap. And so are the wide selection of local beer and wines. Waiting time sometimes tests your patience especially on busy..."

Gilbert LAMAYO

"As a Thai expat, I am very selective about which Thai restaurant I would go to. I can honestly say that coming to Just Thai Cuisine made me feel..."

Taan Suwanduang

"I really enjoyed the Drunken Noodle. Staff was very friendly and helped me decide what to order. Food was ready for take-away in less than 5 minutes!..."

Derek Sauer

"Great food and service. Simple and humble restaurant. Well priced. Loved my curry just the right size with plenty of meat and vegetables. Would..."

Kyran Ferguson

"Beautiful pad Thai and curry puffs , was very pleased that you give 5 curry puffs, as all other places only give 4. Very delicious takeaway , place..."

woolfield84

"Absolutely delicious starters and the mains were so tasty. Very hot was ordered by one of our group and he loved it. Definitely great Thai..."

Sharon W

"Beautiful food, super busy place, best to book ahead if you want a..."

Automated Zero

"Wonderful service and beautiful food. They had a large party in so it was a bit..."

Toni Porter

"Went out with friends prior local show. Attending got meals out very quickly to us (thanks) to meet show start time. My curry (Panang) was seriously..."

Jason Grout

"Simply the best Thai restaurant I've been in NZ. Great quality/price ratio. Authentic taste and kind..."

Dominik Kočíř

"We have just arrived home from the most amazing evening at Just Thai. A great variety of generous meals in a tidy and well presented restaurant...."

Peter Parker

"So helpful. You could not have asked for better. Even helped with the..."

Brett Andrews

"Love the placement of the corner restaurant over looking the river.. Great presentation and taste of the..."

Sandra Payne

"Amazing little spot. Friendly staff, authentic delicious food and Thai beer. We will be back for sure. Also so cute and special how they spoilt my 2..."

Jade Walker

"I will be coming back to Just Thai. Beautiful service, the food is tasty, good size portions and the price was affordable. Overall an excellent..."

Nikki Kennedy

Pizza G

"They usually have what I order for myself and household whanau. Not many if you prefer to sit down and wait in store for yr order, unless you order..."

Dean & Materoa Porter

"The usual pizza always taste..."

Bart Voskuilen

"Just had one odd experience where the dough wasn't cooked completely. Or else, every other time they served the best value pizzas for the money I..."

Ranjit Kurup

"Food took ages, however this is the first Pizza Hut that actually put the requested extra BBQ sauce om the pizzas. Food was..."

Rita H

"Excellent service. Grabbed lunch here on a Monday, wasn't busy at all. Cashier advised me of all suitable meals for two with no fuss. And most..."

Benne Millrs

"The pizza was nice and was freshly baked. The staff were friendly. This store lost a star due to presentation and cleanliness of the shop..."

Elizabeth

"every time i order its always perfection spot on best ever they do a great job the pizza is always spot on perfection im always so happy with what..."

Sunny D

"Great 👍 loved 😍 ..."

Steven Wilson

"Excellent pizza and very affordable as well! Personally choose this place over Domino's. $5 classic pizza carry out or for the family $8 XL pizza...."

Serina Healey

"always cooked to perfection excellent service . delivery service excellent. So so yummy these people do the best job the pizza they make is..."

JOHN 3:16

Perfect Roast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice pork sandwich and crackling ,service ok,a simple job of cutting sandwich in half was a mission,they couldn't even do that properly,it was a..."

Sam Walker

"Mean Roasts get in fast there always busy....cater for all occasions...good value..."

J T

"Roast potatoes peas & gravey my favorite Pork ir..."

Patricia Seymour

"Small workspace for the staff. Only 3 chairs inside for waiting customers, but no room for more. Friendly..."

Jane Donovan

"Consistently good food. Quick and..."

Jessie Duncan

"Needed a break from home cooking, so decided on a roast-out option. Portions were plentiful, good staff service, quick and friendly. Parking close..."

Ron

"I can never say no 2 southern fried chicken immmm..."

Karl Broughton

"Good hot meal in a hurry for decent enough..."

Hineari Nom

"Food was really yummy. Good portion size. Best gravy I've had in a takeaway roast meal. Highly recommend this..."

Roni Martin

"It's hard to get a perfect roast in gisborne. I found perfect roast takeaway the best for my liking. I love how they don't cut the meat up too small..."

Viliami Hifo Latu

"Yum and my fave. However the potatoes have shrunk. And the proportion of a large meal is close to a medium soo yeah Shouldnt a large container be..."

Tyrone Waihape-Matete

"Always good. Must have gone on a day where they didn't get many customers cos my medium meal was huge! Other than one partly uncooked potato it was..."

purple choc

Ussco Bar & Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"10 /10 fault less! Truely gorgeous food, fab dining place, lovely staff. Definitely the best place to eat out at. Thank u..."

StephenandHope Crarer

"Excellent food and service and would definitely go back and recommend to anyone. The only negative was the too loud music. We couldn't converse..."

Kim Pittar

"Excellent food, the portions were just the right amount. A good selection of local wine, friendly staff. Would definitely..."

Kate Snow

"Absolutely beautifully presented meals and flavors were phenomenal! Would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting gizzy..."

Marita OConnor

"Had the tartare - a very generous & tasty portion. My steak was cooked to perfection. Excellent service and so glad Gisborne has a decent fine dining..."

Julia Mc

"My wife and I were recommended USSCO so we made a point of having dinner there over the weekend while in Gisborne for a wedding. We could not fault..."

Ben Johnson

"WOW!!!! What a delicious place! Gorgeous food and wine :-) The service is always outstanding and the atmosphere is very..."

Maria Elisa Del Gaudio Geronazzo

"The duck was the best I have ever had, been here a bit lately and this place continues to impress with the quality of food and service. So..."

Jo Chalmers

"Excellent food! Throughly enjoyed our meals and feel like I am going to pop after that fabulous dessert � Lovely service, would absolutely come..."

Hayley Claridge

"Gorgeous food, great service. Highly recommend. We need you to open in Wanganui..."

Andrea Edwards

"Incredible service! Waitress even introduced me to bellinis� thanks for the great lunch and..."

Kaylene Rhodes

"Superb food and great service. The best duck I've ever..."

Kevin Lassen

"Had a lovely dinner tonight - food was amazing, and the staff were brilliant! Thanks USSCO - we’ll be back...."

Donna Shaw

"Awesome food and staff were..."

Gary Lyn Savage

"Fantastic dinner, always an enjoyable..."

Karen Hadfield

"If someone as fussy as me about food give 5 stars �️ to a restaurant you should definitely check it out. Amazing..."

Klaus Theo

"Fantastic food, good drink selection and classy atmosphere. Highly..."

Leigh Tait

"Have been to Ussco a couple of times and always enjoyed it. Excellent contemporary cuisine, creative combinations, good vibe and service as well...."

Nadia Martins

"Beautiful atmosphere, lovely attentive staff. We have the most amazing entrees, the Vietnamese pancake and seared venison with blue cheese on walnut..."

Heidi Rice

"It would pay to book a table on Thursday to Sunday to guarantee your seat. Menu options was fresh and a good local flair to it. Steak was good and..."

Matthew Hansen

"The atmosphere in the restaurant is very good. There is a beautiful bar that offers a variety of wine cocktails and other beverages. Very suitable..."

c l s

"Delicious food. Fantastic service. Prices a little high but a great experience. Would have liked my pork belly skin more crackly but omg the chips..."

Sharon W

"The chef is a genius. The food is impeccable 👌 You really must try this place it's incredible 👏 Fifty stars 🌟..."

Lisa

"Wonderful place for a meal. Make a booking it gets..."

Sandra D

"Seriously so good! we have been coming thru from Napier about 2 to 3 times a year.. for ova 12 years..never disappointed..we recommend USSCO to..."

SteveandHope Crarer

"AMAZING food, FANTASTIC atmosphere, GREAT staff!! We had a banquet of tasty food to share & it’s was delish!! Would highly recommend & will..."

Renee Goodsell

"Simply amazing food here, service and drinks to match, had three meals at the table in a group all.agreed it was just..."

Paul Berry

"Absolutely beautiful atmosphere, would love to regularly visit, one of the best restaurants in our lil city gizzy. Definitely a must do for any..."

Tabatha Pink

"Wonderful food. Probably this place is the first place in Gisborne for me that cook steak right as asked. If you like drinks, this place is for you...."

Lily Mcjohns

"Just stopped in for a drink to kill time. Would recommend trying the mocktail of all things. If you're happy with it ask for a vodka shot if needed...."

Pritesh Mistry

"Excellent service and delicious food. Generous portions and the amuse-bouche to begin with was an unexpected but tasty..."

Jo Dohrman

Globe Gisborne

"Great revamp of the old Marina Restaurant into the Globe. Love the outdoor area with its own bar, spacious sitting and wonderful views. Bar snacks..."

Sharon W

"Great location, prices very reasonable, food amazing, and cocktails even better! Really lovely customer service from the front of house staff...."

Kylie Kahukiwa

"The food was amazing here, absolutely loved the caviche and the creme brûlée! The service was quick which was nice but a little cold. Definitely..."

Bee

"Hidden gem of Gizzy, food is delicious and location by the river is cherry on the top. Must recommend 👍🏻👍🏻 Best African Prawn curry on..."

Nipun K

"Just had a catch up outdoors at this venue, haven't yet experienced the dining. But for outdoors grabbing a drink and having a catchup, this outdoor..."

Kris Clayton

"Delicious! Really really yummy. Great service, beautiful decor. Great range of cocktails and..."

Janine Walker

"Food is always great here. Great beverage selection. Nice view and very friendly..."

Krys P

"Loved our meal tonight, could not fault it. So easy to book online, the food was delicious & we had excellent service. The outdoor dining area is so..."

Courtney Parkin

"Grandparents, daughter and toddler went for an early evening shared meal, absolutely loved it! Something for everyone - single serves of cuisine from..."

barbara walsh

"Food was amazing, staff were super friendly and welcoming. Great value for money! I like that you can try a few dishes and sharing is encouraged!..."

Jade Piwari Karati

"Delicious food and Cocktails ❤️ The staff were so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend, we will be back..."

Ana Te Hau-Otene

"We have been there with a rude friend, who said things like portions are too small to the owner. The portions are not small. Regular for a high end..."

The Translator

"This place has everything. Beautiful dining room, lovely welcoming staff and outstanding food. We have been to many restaurants in our life and this..."

Henk Scholte

"Outstanding food, Impeccable service, wonderful staff. We had my mother's surprise 60th there this year and Caroline could not have done more to make..."

Janet McGuinness

"A couple of cheeky cocktails and some tapas... 10/10 .. Just be warned this isn't a place to get a fat steak or chicken fettuccine... Their tapas..."

Sarah Scott

Cosmopolitan Club

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was our mum / nan 95th birthday so we took her there for lunch at Carolines Kitchen. Meals are affordable and nice. Service was great. Great..."

debbie maitai

"Lots of parking. Loads of seating and different spaces. Playground for children. Can book private functions or have a family meal in the communal..."

Sharon W

"Nice club. Reasonable menu, pub style food but good variety at a good price. Cheap to join. Easy parking and access. Pool, snooker and..."

Brian Murphy

"Love going to the Cossie Club. Great atmosphere & really fresh delicious meals. Great place to host a 1 year old birthday. ..."

David Hall

"The food is excellent to perfection and I do recommend this restaurant to everyone who's looking for a good place to..."

Cecilia Gomm

"Beautiful atmosphere and wonderful staff and members. Nancy's Kitchen is a must for dining. The food is top of the line with a great menu and..."

Kohi Marama Rogers

"What can I say...we used the dinning area..for our sister..after funeral dinner...it was great..."

graham maurirere

"Enjoyed evening not over crowded, good..."

alison davis

"Love the food love the people love the whole place, highly recommend the..."

Jol'Larna Pink

"Great Venu had a conference there couple weeks ago 100% top service by the..."

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Neighborhood Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Yummy pizza, slightly on the small side. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were very..."

Erena Hosford

"Great atmosphere, pizzas were very good. We got a margarita and a pepperoni. My only comment is that the base could be cooked a little longer, mine..."

Alex B

"Neighbourhood pizzeria never disappoints. Epic staff, always good vibes, great afternoon sun and great pizza. Vegan friendly options. Highly..."

Ellen T

"So glad I discovered and tried this in the few days i stayed in gisborne. It does require a long wait though so i think book online might have been..."

Celia Chan

"Nice little hidden away local neighborhood gem, presenting a very family friendly atmosphere, a wonderful selection of hot drinks (you are sure to..."

Christian

"Probably the best pizza we've both ever had in New Zealand. Margherita was fresh and juicy and the meat on meatlovers was actual quality meat, not..."

Blažka Šubic

"The food is absolutely stupendously delicious. I dare say the best pizza in New Zealand. However the front staff can be a bit more professional in..."

Noah Fordis

"What a great little gem in Gizzy! I would recommend booking your table, they are really busy and very..."

Jeanne Tester

"I ordered a GF meat lovers and it was definitely one of the best I had so far. Lovely staff, great atmosphere. Not sure why we had to leave the..."

TwiceTwo

"Best joint in town for pizza, beers, drinks and vibes. Marcel and his team are..."

Reece Witters

"We went on Friday night with family, I'd heard positive things about this place and it definitely lived up to and surpassed expectations. Lots of..."

Rebecca Allsop

"Best pizza we've had in a while. Weather a bit cold, but the outside tables are under this huge flowering..."

Paul Hargreaves

"Great atmosphere, excellent pizza and service with a smile! Looking for a non pizza side? The chips are great. Looking for entertainment, great local..."

Jason Douglass

"Excellent pizza and great choice. Didn't have to wait too long. Very nice staff..."

Joel Curley

"Pizza is great, good selection of beer on tap. Average wait time is about 45minutes to an hour for Pizza..."

Shifty

Ballance Street Bistro And Bar

"Absolutely my favorite Egg's Benedict in the whole of Gisborne. The outdoor seating is neat and great way to eat food with the exception of odd..."

Sandeep Mohan

"Delish! We were in Gisborne for the Spirited Women Adventure Race, and stumbled apron Ballance Street Bistro while heading to our accommodation. The..."

Jenna Rowe

"Such a beautifully warm day to spend under the cherry trees that are just about to bloom. Lunch was quick and the belly pork yum! Great atmosphere,..."

barbara walsh

"Enjoyed sitting in the sun and had the vietnamese salad which was very tasty. Staff friendly and efficient. Good coffee..."

tracy shackleton

"Wonderful service - attentive without hovering, food really tasty. Thanks for a lovely..."

Bridgette B

"Had a very enjoyable lunch today. The service was very good as..."

Sheryl Cantwell

"Another AWESOME meal at Balance Street Great food and excellent..."

i RON man

"Friendly crew, fresh meat and great selection. Best biltong in..."

Leon Botha

"Amazing omelette and the coffee is the best in town!! 10/10 would..."

Ryan Waddingham

"Always l9ve coming here good service it is now a Thai restaurant and is still..."

KARL PARKER

"Great food. Lovely blossoms and a diverse..."

MC Woody

"Lovely relaxing place. Awesome coffee and service......"

Tony Ratcliffe

"Best fish, interesting food options. A personal..."

The Translator

"Lovely spot and nice coffee and..."

Karen Morrow

"Great place to meet and have a cuppa needore..."

Bruce Kells

The Works

Wheelchair Accessible

"A treat for us to dine in 5 star atmosphere. Staff were friendly and considerate of our needs. Meals were surprisingly filling. Even enjoyed the..."

Esther Longley

"Beautiful building! We ate outside and it was beautiful. Inside is nice and heated. The menu is great. The waitress was kind and friendly. The food..."

Sarah K

"Always a pleasure to come here and dine. The food was excellent as always and it was nice and warm inside. We were well looked after by the staff and..."

Paris cooper

"Lovely place. We keep coming back. Staff friendly and efficient, good choice of food and wine, very nice outside seating and atmospheric main room...."

Maria Curphey

"We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch...pork belly brioche was mouth watering...hubby loved it..our 6 yr old boy loved his fish and chips and I absolutely..."

Amanda Schoeman

"Beautiful food. Tenderloin pork was..."

Richard Passey

"Located near habuor and 5min walking from city. Good portion size and worth for money. We had pork belly sandwich and seafood chowder. They served us..."

Lahiru Perera

"Great spot for brekkie. Prices are average for the area, restaurant is visually appealing and service is friendly. Lots of parking too. Egg Benedict..."

Lisa Schl8r

"Love! The location, decor and atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend the pumpkin risotto, it was creamy with just the right amount of crunch 🤤..."

Renee Goodsell

"A surprise... after calling 3 restaurants in the gisborne and all of them being fully booked we called the works and they were avaliable. all i can..."

H P

"The staff is very friendly and food is delicious. More importantly, it is dog friendly. We will come back again when we visit Gisborne next..."

Chloe Zhang

"Upbeat atmosphere and friendly staff, food was a treat and left us wanting more especially dessert. Would gladly return if in town..."

Alex Wong

"Awesome food, awesome atmosphere, waiter & waitress were great, mains and desert were delicious, The Works were on point tonight. Thanks..."

Wiremu Ruru

"Great food and service Could do with a few extra gluten free options to choose from and it would be fantastic..."

Don Harris

"Arrived on a cruise ship, instead of turning left towards the town centre, turn right, across a car park to the red brick building - much quieter!..."

martin ainger

The Rivers Restaurant And Bar

85/100 (1388 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Surf and Turf was meke!! But the wait time was 40mins 😬 "bit long". The milkshake was bit budget tasting for the price they charge, just a..."

Shekinah Hakaraia

"Rocked up with our family of 8 without a booking visiting from Wellington. Food was done well. Portion sizes were perfect especially for big eaters..."

Aaron Nicholls-Mataiti

"Went for group lunch. Nice Kai. Enjoyed my afternoon. We all ordered different plates, all really nice. Good service. Update: Super busy, but the..."

Manu Peipi

"Wonderful local to pop into, which so happened to be the-All-Blacks-versus-the-Springboks game last night. Many beautiful patrons, some stunners, oh..."

Christian

"Generous portions. Nice location. Had a dinner here. Service was slow since there were a few big groups but all waitresses and staff worked very..."

Michael Zhao

"Very busy place. Good food and reasonably priced. On street parking which can mean a short walk. Good menu with board specials. Pleasant staff under..."

Brian Murphy

"This place is always packed which says a lot about it. It's pub style food so the prices are very reasonable, but there are also restaurant type..."

Rufus sufuR

"Always great value for money and fantastic service. We love it as a family friendly venue with loads of atmosphere and central to everything...."

Sharon W

"I like to come in here off-hours when it's less busy for a late lunch or an early dinner. I had to skip the peach sponge pudding last night because..."

Monique Gin

"I was at this place only one. It was good but not great for me. The staff was nice, the atmosphere ok the good was good. Maybe I'm to picky. Lol You..."

Michal Hlavac

"Great T-Bone steak and..."

Ian Klein

"Nice, attentive staff. A very good kids menu. Nice food at a good price. One of the best places to eat in Gisborne. Will be..."

Mike West

"A bit noisy for me as it was Father's Day, but great food and the Cider on tap was just brilliant!! We'll be back..."

Mal Garner

"Great selection of drafts on tap of all your favourite local and international..."

Sean Moran

"Great pub vibe. Fish of the day was the freshest I have tasted for a long time. Mediterranean salad was perfect too. Nice location and outlook. Great..."

Leon Kingsley-Smith

"Great hearty meals at a good price. Friendly staff and based on the number of people there, it's a popular..."

Simon Doubroff

"Great pub grub, always flat out busy Sat nights. Recommend you..."

Andrew Gray

"My family and I love this place and eat here atleast twice a month ,awesome vibes and value for money the quality of the meals are definitely worth..."

James Tiopira

Sushi Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome food and wonderful service, loved the guy on the counter..."

Cheryl Morley

"It is a self-serve restaurant, but you can also order some hot plates at the counter which I have never tried. You pick your food up, either to eat..."

John Cury (John Cury)

"The friendly young man (red hair) at the till just made my day! What lovely Customer..."

gstebbei

"Sushi was good, but a bit..."

Billie

"I love my sushi honestly and tried quite a few places and this place has a different variety of sushis and it is absolutely tasty. I was impressed..."

Dre Cardoso

"Many options, places to eat (mostly inside) and staff were friendly. It can be busy but not long to..."

Alyssa Walker

"Very nice sushi place. Sliders so you choose what you want to eat. Nice..."

HdogE 2416

"Nice Sushi with a good selection of Sushi options. Presentation was great (as it should be with Sushi). Seemed to be popular with the locals. There..."

Paul & Caitriona Hutchinson

"Great Sushi, the Avo was the..."

Carlos

"Always great sushi here, we had the udon noodle dish today and it was awesome. They also have bento boxes and other japanese snacks. Very nice food..."

Hine Porou

"Good Sushi restaurant in Gisborne. You pick sushi 🍥 which you want and how many you want. Great taste for value. Thank you! Will come..."

Tom Brecik

"Beautiful food and selection. Very busy, but quick service. Highly..."

Denise Savage

"Best sushi I have ever tasted.... beautifully presented and the taste is incredible! Stop here for lunch - you will not be..."

Andrew McGlashen

"Highly recommend best food in town especially there ebi..."

Shallie Tapp

Jolly Stockman Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Amazing place I love that boy Cruz's hot chocolate's and Sarah's coffees are amazing..."

Cruz Poos

"Great service thanks Kartz and foreign guy, sorry didn't get your name. Steak meal was perfect. Cooked how we liked it. Salad was fesh and had a nice..."

Shar Wharehinga

"Café and pub all in one Perfect for us. Great place to bring kids along: Playground and small indoor play..."

Chris Brunner

"Great coffee...fantastic rooms ,,cosy and we were made so..."

rose mcdonnell

"Awesome service yummy drinks and food really enjoyed my time here we will be..."

Tee

"We had the chicken waffle meal and a cheese sirloin steak sandwhich meal together and both were very..."

ben mcknight

"Nice place to have a couple of beers with friends. Tasty Bar Snack menu to be proud..."

Tony Bucheler

"What a great afternoon at Jolly Stockman. Tahi Paenga and Andrew Derby provided entertainment from11 till 3 then Steve Kingi and his Karaoke from 3..."

Douglas Walsh

"Lunched there with a few friends. Lovely atmosphere, friendly, smiley staff and meals were huge. Great value for..."

Tina Tina

"Nicely presented bar with good meals and great..."

Rowan Muir

"Great food and atmosphere. Awesome staff! Now called The..."

garynz345

"Friendly staff, good customer service, comfy place, decent..."

Som Chakraborty

"Good service. Busy on the market Sunday if wanting a meal. Nice..."

blondie johnston

"Clean with friendly efficient staff. Good food & beverage choices. Excellent..."

R C

"Nice country feeling pub. Had a snack. Super fast..."

Matt Clark

"Friendly staff, tasty pizza and great..."

anissa ritchie

Thai Sunshine

Wheelchair Accessible

"What this place may lack in atmosphere it wins in both service and food. The portions were generous for the price, the service was attentive and..."

Kris Clayton

"Lovely lovely eatery just off the main road in the Gisborne City Centre. They are quite popular so would recommend booking a ahead. Their food is..."

Ron Kuriyan

"Fried fish, fillet, laarb chicken and duck curry. And the pork belly with veggies were simply delish. Dinner 22 Dec 2021. We had 3 starters and 5..."

Raymond Pereira

"The most delicious and authentic Thai foods during our trip, a hidden gem in Gisborne that amazed us with their Tamarind fish dish and sizzling Black..."

Kia Kaha

"Amazing service and food is sooooo good 10 out of 10 for the coconut rice and satay delicious..."

S Lloyd

"Beef massaman curry is one of my favourites here. Other places in town need a reservation, this restaurant usually has a table ready in about 30 mins..."

Ashok Sivaraja

"Delicious food. Plentiful portion sizing and great value for..."

Hineari Nom

"We ordered the sizzling Lamb and Sizzling Duck. Oh my Goodness what a beautifully prepared meal slight coconut touch . For Dessert Battered..."

Tina Pritchard

"The food was absolutely amazing the shank fell off the bone, and my husband said the laksa was the best hes bad in NZ!! Awesome service too. We tried..."

grace pomare

"Had PadThai Crispy Pork takeaway meal.Delicious beautifully cooked meal. I will have this meal again in future...."

Mark Karalus

"The food was amazing! Best Thai I’ve had in NZ up to now. Full of flavour and very authentic cuisine with very good portions. Highly recommend the..."

k2damen

"We did a phone booking for dinner at 6pm on Friday night, 14 Jan 22. We ordered a Chicken Nibbles as an entree, the chicken was crispy on the..."

Hei 135

"We had a really good time this evening. We ordered pad Thai and asked to get it spicy. It is the first time in new zealand we are so satisfied with..."

Iris Zucchelli

"Great food, expertly cooked and presented. Excellent..."

Amanda Mason

"Always fantastic service. Food is delicious. Will always go back for..."

Brenda Kinder

Bollywood Star Indian Tandoori Restaurant

84/100 (1756 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts American Express

"Lovely staff, who were very apologetic about their online orders not coming through properly. Had to wait an extra 15 min. Get home and the butter..."

Pratik Jethwa

"The restaurant and staff are very welcoming and friendly 😊. The food service is beautiful 🤩. 10/10 for the food and..."

Rochelle McIntyre

"It's always a wonderful meal at Bollywood. The food is so tasty, the service is exceptional. They really go out of their way to meet the needs of..."

Janet McGuinness

"You can enjoy awesome indian food here, great ambience, friendly staff and a great location. Kids loved the..."

Rajeev Varshney

"Good food and service. My favourite was chicken biriyani. Tikka masala and the special curry was delicious too. Reasonable serving size and..."

Julia

"Incredible flavours of india! We had a quick holiday in Mahia and wanted to finish with a bang when we returned to Gisborne. Wow, what a delicious..."

Lee Tomlinson

"Entree's, mains, lassie, lemonade, naan Fantastic meal. Love trying new dishes. Never disappointed. Serving was fine. Restaurant interior is still..."

Manu Peipi

"Outstanding experience to sit over there and food was really tasty....humble staff.. Nice portion of food according to price....Spectular Decoration..."

Preet Johal

"Beautiful & nummy food a great place to eat. Lovely when you get sung happy birthday & a piece of cake to eat with cream & a free..."

Jan Gillingham

"Excellent chicken dopiaza. Now in my top three Indian restaurants in NZ along with The Indian Cafe in Nelson and Himalayas in..."

John Vickers

"Food was good, main waitress was very friendly and well experienced. At the beginning it took a long time until we could order..."

Carlos

"My partner and I came here after a long tiring drive from Tauranga and were so hungry. We got the fish pakora, Shahi paneer, chicken methi malai,..."

Roxanne Yu

"We had a wonderful time, Ramen the waitress shared stories of how food is am important part of their culture and shared delicious meals to try, which..."

Matene & Sue-Ann Blandford

"Food was decent, but we waited such a long time before we could even..."

Billie

"Food was excellent, onion bhaji was a highlight, curry was tender and flavourful. Naan a bit dry only neg. Would..."

Regan Webb

Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Such a welcoming, wholesome and vibrant atmosphere, with good food and fair prices you couldn't be happier. A temporary membership gets boaties a..."

Seth van Mechelen

"If I am looking for a good hearty feed at great prices, local club bars and restaurants are always my go to. And this one....woah! Amazing! I was..."

Phill Urquhart

"Birthday lunch with my Love. Simple food, well presented. Also paid our sub, and a sub for our daughter. Totally worth..."

Ross Marsden

"Love the staff and the food here, awesome meals for the price. Unfortunately I felt you're not made welcome by the Fishing Club (restaurant is..."

Paula Sargent

"Stunning location, amazing food selection, Huge portion sizes and Exemplary customer service from the Tata..."

Stuart “Davillain” Pakura

"Absolutely great I didn't know they closed at 2pm but the were great and I still got food and it was delicious. Thank you to who was on today great..."

Eden Te Are

"This place has food that ranges from OK to very good. We've only tried a few things but can definitely recommend the fish burger--it's fantastic. The..."

Rich West

"Best fish and chips huge portion. Place was recommended and did not disappoint great..."

Brittannia Talaepa-Poutoa

"Food really good, great proportions, and very tasty. Staff were..."

Jason Boyles

"Nice meal and cheap drinks, staff friendly and..."

Shane McAuley

Lone Star

83/100 (1130 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic meal, a very busy place so you have to book a table. Only downside to me I found it noisy and hard to find a parking..."

Roland Jones

"We turned up for dinner without a booking a couple of days before Christmas, and after a short wait we were lucky enough to be seated. The service by..."

Maczene Pokai

"Was my second night of dinning, staff are friendly and given we had no reservation we were quick to be seated. I had the spare ribs, 9 of them, with..."

peter clark

"Great place for some drinks and a bite to eat. Nice setting with great views of the harbour and nicely positioned to watch the sunset. Food and..."

Bruno Orfao

"All the staff including our waitress Jasmine, were so friendly and helpful. Exceeded our expectations. 💯 The meal was superb and prompt. Highly..."

Nattalie Gardner

"I enjoyed my meal here. The only feedback I have is to ensure your diners aren't completely forgotten about. Apart from asking for our order and..."

Paul Marden

"I was here in the evening to grab some drink. At the entrance there was no staff and it wasn't clear if I'm allowed to take a place by myself. The..."

Michal Hlavac

"Best Chicken meal iv had was so good...great friendly service. Would have been 5 star if it wasn't for the hour wait. Still good place to eat tho..."

J T

"Service is great every time we go. There was quite a wait time this last time we went due to new kitchen staff but our waitress was amazing & made..."

Ngareta Williams

"Overall a good meal, typical Lonestar, just like every one across the country. Decent steak cooked to my liking, only gripe was the sauce was a bit..."

Derwent McPhee

"Service was OK, but I had simple nachos and the meat wasn't hot. Very busy..."

Neil Beckett

"After dinner, I feel that the service is good 。 Friends also ordered different meals and they were delicious. Especially you can see the port. ..."

c l s

"First visit, excellent service on arrival, during, and as we left. Meals delivered in good time, delish presentation, and great tasting. Atmosphere..."

Melodie H

"Auckland Anniversary weekend and down to Waipiro Bay/Te Puia Springs for the long one, on our way back surprised to find many of the eateries were..."

Artie Ward

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is great! Beautiful open space, inside and outside seating. I'll be back to try a coffee and some of the other food. Bacon & egg croissant..."

T Houia

"Great brunch options for paleo types and good vegetarian and vegan options. Quick and friendly service. I had the Bircher muesli with coconut yoghurt..."

Scott Kempster

"Awesome place! The food was delicious! Very..."

Hernán Vázquez

"Lovely beautiful young girl served me here. She was so warm and friendly and made good suggestions about the menu. She also made the best hot..."

Tavete Fau

"Great coffee & food. Can't go past the delicious blueberry..."

jill jaques

"Not a bad place for brekkie... I love eggs bene with salmon .. sadly it didn't have spinach... Coffee is good... Reasonable prices and serving sizes..."

Paula Sargent

"Friendly staff, food was amazing, I had the cheese spinach and mushrrom omelette which was fresh and fluffy, partner had big breakfast which he..."

Lavinia Puanaki

"Fabulous coffee and great, friendly service. Great variety of delicious food. Clean and pleasant decor. Highly recommend this..."

Jennie Johnson

"I couldn't get to my normal cafe.....so this was my 1st time! Excellent bagel , lovely coffee. This might just be my go to now! When I travel for..."

Paul Costello

"Had great coffee spinach and feta muffin and a fudge slice with nuts in it. Very rich could have done with yogurt on the side. But delicious. Highly..."

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