The best Restaurants in Kaikoura | Sluurpy updated in April

"Worth the trip for the view alone. Enjoyed a 2 course lunch, selected from a small menu. The food was delicious and intriguing, with obvious care and..."

Roger Craig

Roberte CHEVALLIER

Chiwis Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Simply amazing! The two of us ordered the soup of the day (Pumpkin Soup), Fish of the day and a Spinach/Mushroom/onion omelette. And every dish was..."

Karlie Po

"We were actually wanting to try the cafe next door to this one for coffee, but it was closed so in to Chiwis we went. Ordered flat white coffee. Was..."

Diana Waines

"Best breakfast we've had in NZ so far. Enjoyed the English big breakfast (a proper one!) and excellent spicy chai latte. The mussel pie was pretty..."

J T

"We stopped multiple times. The owner is very welcoming. And good food to match. And if you try something once and go back again, she will most likely..."

Sabyasachi Banerjee

"Love the pumpkin soup and chinese dumplings. The owner readily offered us vinegar upon request. Very friendly staff and cozy..."

LJ

"Almond croissant and salmon eggs bene. So fresh with hot smoked salmon and free range eggs. Great range of cabinet food too and house special mussel..."

Nicola Essex

"Really good food for about the price I expected with friendly staff. Would come here again for a really good breakfast. All of us were..."

Daniel McRae

"Fabulous greeting from New Owner Andrew who makes fresh pies at 5 am daily. The pie pastry is light buttery & the good proportions of steak filling..."

Marlene Boyd-Wilson

"Dropped in here for a bite to eat. Nice friendly atmosphere with great cake and coffee and tea. On the main road with parking out front. The..."

Murray Quartly

"We wanted to know where to get the best chowder in town and our motel owner recommended us this unassuming little cafe and boy did they live up to..."

Stefan Yap

Nin's Bin

89/100 (1006 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"It was a homely experience overall. The service was quite fast and the owner was lovely and helpful. Recommended the crayfish and white bait sammie!..."

Inthavath Douangta

"Once in a lifetime stop over. Should know the history of how the business name 'Nin' comes from. Really good fish n chips, not forgetting the..."

Ken Wai

"Our dinner was absolutely fantastic, we kept going on about how delicious the fish was. Our mussels were so tasty too. We'll be back to try the..."

sophie bell

"Love when there are educational values at places that we visit & dine in. Not necessarily more affordable than other seafood places along the state..."

Edna Luah

"Amazing food, service and views. You choose the crayfish you’d like (prices are all labelled) and have the option of eating it cold or heated with..."

Bonnie W

"Amazing crayfish, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly reccomend such a awesome place and experience. Food is so..."

Meighan Weber

"Loved the food and the "atmosphere" of having seafood in the outdoors - totally rocking the NZ vibes! Had the lobster with garlic butter and mussels..."

Joshua Chin

"Epic Fish & Chips and Mussels by the shorelines ! The shop keeper was super cool and friendly. They were very generous with their meat to flour ratio..."

Ching Wen Jun

"Awesome place to try the famous New Zealand crayfish. We had one with garlic butter and it just tasted delicious! The fish & chips were also very..."

Marisa Frerichs

"We had our first taste of New Zealand Crayfish here and it did not disappoint. The crayfish with lemon was delicious and it tasted so fresh. The fish..."

Dana Yam

"The freshest of the freshest, highly recommend. Keep supporting local business. Keep up the good work NINS BIN..."

Neeraj Kumar maharana

"Stopped here each time I did a road trip through the South Island to get crayfish for lunch. A lovely little shop with picnic tables nearby that you..."

Hannah-Jayne Rodokal

"Great heritage Crayfish place by the sea for a wholesome kai "Koura" crayfish experience. About 20 mins drive north from Kaikoura along SH..."

Sabyasachi Banerjee

"Can't recommend enough, food was fresh and tasted amazing! The crayfish was meaty and cooked well, the fish was some of the best we've had and the..."

Adrian Lim

"Super fresh crayfish , highly..."

JENNY WANG

"Working opposite the caravan last week.....popped accross the road for some fresh fish- no fresh fish available so grabbed the steamed mussels &..."

Gavin Bell

"We are driving towards Kaikoura on the coast looking for photo opportunities, food and toilet and we come to this establishment. Ticked all the..."

john jackson

The Pier Hotel Restaurant

89/100 (2254 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was a very wet night in Kaikoura, but the atmosphere was warm and cosy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The service was impeccable and..."

Shelley Maree Harwood

"We came a strong group of 10 little back story we had complications before hand and The staff were so patient with us we eventually got there and we..."

Noki Kahukura Parata

"Beautiful setting, friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Had dinner here tonight and thoroughly enjoyed. Wonderful place to round off our visit..."

Kathy Ramsay

"Fabulous meal, sitting in the evening sun with an amazing view across the bay. The calamari, the gurnard and the pork was all fantastic. Make sure..."

Jacqui Powley

"Great food, great staff! Thanks! The background music was not too loud. A great..."

Vickie Ward

"Great old building with fantastic views, great staff and the best seafood chowder in the..."

Kevin Fawcett

The Jailhouse Kaikoura

Piggy Jailbird or Jailbreak

"My husband has eaten some burgers and he said this one was up in the top 3 hes had. Really good flavourful food. Big portions fries were huge and yum..."

Shanequekwa Mitchell

"Outstanding. Hands down the best burgers in Kaikōura. The service was amazing. I had the lamb burger ...with the lamb chop meat..soo tasty. And my..."

Rebecca Gibson

"Chilli burgers, vege burger, lamb souvlaki & chilp - all delicious. A short wait, & friendly staff. We ate them on the beach on a sunny, still..."

Lisa A Madsen

"Stopped here to pick up some Souvlaki and wasn't disappointed. Authentic bread and fresh ingredients made our meals an absolute delight. The team..."

P W

"Second time we have had takeaways from here. Fantastic!!! The size of their GF burger buns is superb for feeding a big appetite. Non GF is also..."

Cathie Bryden

"This place has no right to be as good as it is. We caught it at a quiet time, and it was the best burger I've had a good long while! Punching well..."

Hamish F

"Great burger, lots of food, reasonable price. Everyone was incredible and it was just an overall great..."

David Edington

"Nice lil place to rek some burgers 🍔. Clean, tidy and smol, with outdoor seating directly under a bridge. Good window seating. I'd of wanted to..."

The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)

"Yum food, great hospitality, super friendly staff, great..."

Zak Amadeus

"The Jailbreak is the best burger I've had in a long, long time. A blending of everything I didn't know I want in a burger. Absolutely recommend. The..."

Schlomo Trollenstern

"Take the outlaw, you will be blown away by the tasty and juicy meat! The mozzarella and the cheddar is making it one of the best burgers I ever..."

Delchef Lionel

"We dined in on New Years Eve and had an awesome experience. My daughters commented they were the best burgers they had ever tasted and my Souvlaki..."

Maddy

"Excellent casual place. Reasonable. Great burger, falafel, lamb and great chips. Very friendly. All food made in..."

Brent Johnson

"Big on size and taste. Best burgers in Kaikoura. Also tried their bratwurst sausage hotdogs. Amazing!...."

Rawiri Nikora

"Lovely little food place right at the centre of Kaikōura with lots of parking available close by. The vegetarian and vegan options were delicious,..."

Saphira46

"Our ferry was delayed 6 hours and we got to kaikoura late. Dinner here is the best thing happened today. What a surprise! Fast, cheap, tasty, the..."

lu dimitri

"The staff were super friendly and kind, and the curly fries were the best I’ve ever had! The lamb souvlaki was also delicious. Definitely..."

Peef Cake

Bee Box

"Great coffee!! Now that important fact has been stated, the cafe itself is cute, they have loads of honey and bee related products (as the name..."

Morgan Williams

"Try Bee Box for excellent Allpress Coffee with friendly staff and..."

Dave H

"Very interesting store. Bought coffee and hot chocolate here. They have a good selection of honey in the store with some bakes to go with the..."

Trotting Horse

"Good coffee, friendly efficient service, and charming decor. Takeaway only, but there are tables just..."

Hamish Pringle

"Wonderful place to enjoy your coffee in kaikoura. The coffee is very good, the girl behond the counter is very friendly and polite :) They also have..."

Leonardo Fiordi

"The most lovely barista served me and made the best (as always) iced honey latte. Had a lovely chat, not just awkward chitchat but genuine..."

Emma Bayleigh

"What a great place to stop for refreshment! Yummy homemade slice, delicious honey ice coffee and homemade kombutcha. We back here may 2021 and is..."

Marin Ianev

"Lovely staff, lovely coffee, good atmosphere, great cakes and slices.. love the no discrimination. Thank..."

Ash Gibson

"Delicious treats which are homemade ! Very nice and cosy terrace. Lovely..."

Valerie Jacquard

"Fantastic tasting coffee, nice and strong, with smooth earthy flavour... Nice little shop and great friendly..."

Matt Cullen

Kaikoura Indian Restaurant&cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

Mama Tuti's Gourmet Take-outs

87/100 (326 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

"Excellent food for a good price. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Seems to be an Indonesian fusion restaurant and takeout. I recommend the..."

Danny Ching

"We needed a spot on our last night to try some local crayfish. We were not disappointed with our choice! The crayfish was cooked perfectly with..."

Jordan Kostelac

"Wie stayed at Kaikoura on the 2nd of March 2013. I had a Lamb Schank, my wife had a beef-curry. Both Meals were absolutely fantastic. Tender and..."

Hans Koch

"Actually the best food iv ever eaten!! And so friendly. It's just a small family business with a huge heart and an affinity for..."

Jackson Hodges

"Really tasty food and very generous servings! The rendang empanadas were..."

S Lyu

"Had the Salmon and white bait omelette. Enjoyed both immensely. Hit the nail on the head for..."

Greg Booth

"It was great service was great certainly didn't have to wait long for our..."

Kathy Chirnside

"Pretty pricy place and the food is just good. For the price I would expect..."

Alex Pate

"Great service! Delicious..."

Alcher Dac

"Great food with good friendly..."

Selwyn M

"Great food but bad opening..."

Samuel Ogle

"Always have a great meal at this..."

stephen m (bigsteviem)

"The lamb shanks are..."

Warwick Rogers

"Beautiful meals and..."

Alan Chadd New Zealand

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張晋中

"Fantastic..."

Peter Coley

Karaka Lobster

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"The freshest lobster I have ever had in NZ. They catch their lobsters daily and cook them to sell on the day. (You could buy and take away alive..."

Amy

"Dropped by here on my way to Blenheim to try out the crayfish/lobster as it was recommended by one of my peers in NZ. Lobster was served with aioli..."

David Popperfield

"We travelled from Christchurch for a day trip and chose Karaka Lobster to be our food destination. We wanted to give fresh lobster a go as we've..."

Nancy Lan Watkinson

"Lovely place and a worth it crayfish lobster to reward ourselves after a long drive from Auckland. Coffee, was a bit of a meh. The view is amazing...."

danielleleilalu

"A lovely pull in off the road for quality food and drink. Local freshly caught and cooked 🦞 lobster served by very friendly staff. Good ♿️..."

Carl Hill

"One of New Zealand’s famous tourist towns, primarily known for whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and enjoying lobster! In the Māori..."

彭笙瑞

"Ordered hot chips and they were nice and tasty. As for the crayfish. They were being sold by weight which is very reasonable. Fully recommend this..."

David M Pelasio

"Cute place. Fabulous views. Great place to chill..."

lindy jarvis

"Luckily we turned up before the lunch call, we had a cray for brunch, and even saw John Key dropped in by helicopter for their famous sausage..."

Ian Greer

"Fantastic treat, for lunch crayfish n chips, super friendly staff in a beautiful..."

Murray & Karen Anderson

The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura

"We enjoyed a lovely seafood dinner at the Craypot Kitchen recently. We shared the large mussels in white wine as well as a half crayfish dinner. The..."

Christina F.

"Fantastic! We thought we might be too late to be accommodated, as their last booking was at 7.30pm on a Monday, but they let us in at 7.45. My..."

Lydia

"The only dish you want to choose here is Crayfish. Available in various options, all beautifully cooked. And some of the best NZ wines - try the..."

Tim Brunton

"Exceptional value for money. The tastiest green lipped mussels we have ever had. Service was..."

Virginia Allen-Sinclair

"Friendly staff and relaxed environment with delicious food as well. We got the fish of the day, crayfish and calamari and all was enjoyed (delicious..."

E Bertani

"This place is amazing! Our group absolutely loved the ambiance and the service was delightful. We started with the garlic bread and after each of us..."

Autumn Shea

"I ate mussels and my boyfriend fish and chips. It was very good and tasty ! The lady who does the service is very..."

Léa Qtl

"Ripper dipper meal! We had the mussels, and would you believe, they cooked the. in a thai green curry! Un-be-liev-able! Great service with some witty..."

Kai Messenger

"Solid food, had the fish and chips as a main. Tasty chips but they get too fancy with the fish and the end result is not quite there. Caprese bread..."

Ezz El Defrawi

"Wow. Just a fabulous meal. Great fish and chips and my wife’s eggplant and zucchini lasagna was really tasty. My salad with the fish and chips was..."

Steve McMillan

"Beautifully decorated. Great food if you pick out the..."

Michael Kelley

"Stopped in for lunch (a very late lunch at 2.30pm...) on our way home. Great wedges and lasagna. Friendly staff more than happy to accommodate...."

Evan G

Hislops Wholefood Cafe

"Wonderful spot to stop at for lunch. Tried the salmon quesadilla and the cacao beef nachos, both were of good quality and the service was good. Nice..."

Henry MD

"LOVED IT! We went for the nachos and the chicken tostada for lunch and both were gone in the blink of an eye while the kids meals were equally..."

Russell King

"Great food. Had the eggs Benedict and they were great. The soup of the day was very good and the eggs and avocado where tasty. The fresh juice was a..."

Christiana Smyrilli

"The best breakfast in Kaikoura, hands down. You know how a lot of places do Eggs Benedict, and you taste them and you just end up with that fatty..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"A bit pricey, but the food and the service is good. They also have a cosy outdoor which is really good when the sun is out. I ordered an energizer..."

A-L J

"Big portions and the flavor is there as well! Service is friendly and warm. Awesome brunch for our weekend trip. Will come back again for..."

Le W

"Great place for breakfast. The coffee was great. Just the way we drink it. Strong. Food is..."

Marin Ianev

"A cafe amongst the container precinct in the middle of Kaikoura town centre. It has a modern decor with fierce timber look and a hip millennial feel..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Very amazing staff and beautiful cafe! It's a bit pricy but the food is worth it. We'd come..."

Jasmin Jäger

"Went in for breakfast, hand the eggs Benny. Coffee was yum, food was yum, service was quick and good. All round great..."

Jenn Shraga

"Very nice and cute place. The food was very good. The lemon crumble was DELICIOUS. I would love to have the..."

Viviane Kas

"Excellent excellent service and the food was delicious. The staff was very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations on meals and drinks. ..."

Ben Krehbiel

"Delicious and healthy food, vegetarian options available. We loved the lunch ans breakfast and will come back one day..."

S C

"Best breakfast place in Kaikoura. Good coffee, delicious food, lovely staff and cozy..."

Sarah

"ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!! Delightful staff.... Fantastic food and coffee... WiFi.... Nice clean bathrooms... General warm atmosphere..."

Deena D'Clute

"amazing food, great environment and nice..."

סתו מלצר

"Excellent service and delicious wholesome food! We went for lunch and shared the lentil burger with my sister. The staff were super sweet as they..."

Melissa

"What a lovely cafe! Inviting, warm, beautifully laid out restaurant with ample garden + patio space. Excellent service, great coffee, and I had an..."

Julie Pirkle

"Such a fantastic place for coffee and breakfast. The coffee is the best I have had here in NZ (and i love my coffee so that is a compliment!) And the..."

Amy Bowles

Black Rabbit Pizza

83/100 (1219 ratings)

"Great value for your money! I can recommend. The staff was friendly,..."

Ramona Munz

"Best pizza I've ever had, friendly prompt service, highly..."

Amanda Graham

"Delicious pizza, great little place and friendly..."

Carrie Bach

"Brilliant pizza and great staff! Love this place..."

Beck Forman

"Best pizza ever really nice atmosphere and good..."

Guelsen Tatu

"Best pizza ever, and I could have eaten a bucket of the calamari :) Please please please come to..."

Gail Stubbing

"Celebrated our wee girls first birthday tonight with the most fabulas pizza! Love your new fit out and menu! Highly recommend. Thank u! Kaikoura very..."

Lisa Moffat

"Awesome flavours, Great hosts, Wish we ate there more..."

Belinda Bouman Andrews

"Tuti's Restaurant always buys it's pizzas from the black rabbit because they are so..."

Peter McGovern

"Awesome..."

Teoh Peng Siong

"Sooo yummy!! I could live on it..."

Joni Morrissey

"Pizza was decent, my kid liked the herbivore pizza and we also had the butter chicken was quite unique? But maybe I would stick with the standard..."

SChan

"Came on for dinner on a steady Saturday night, great atmosphere, food was coming out quickly, service was excellent, we had a good selection of..."

Hope Clarke

"Quite nice decoration in restaurant, we had few pizzas I ordered carnivorous which was guite good just the vase is very thin and you feel like is..."

Michal Kanuch

"Excellent gluten free pizza, good service and well worth a visit. Also have GF IPA..."

Andy Harris

"Wow! This place was exceptional. Absolutely loaded gourmet pizzas using the freshest ingredients, with a huge range to suit everybody. My mum..."

Elke Wallace-Smith

"Came here for dinner and the food was amazing. Tried meat lovers, aloha and the black rabbit (in the picture), all were great. The garlic bread is a..."

Benaiah See

"I’m sure I’ve been here a few years ago but I don’t remember it being this good! I had pepperoni pizza, Greek salad and fries which were all so..."

Liz Turner

"Ordered pizzas over the phone and they were delicious! Delivered two pizzas in under 30 minutes. Lady over the phone was super helpful and friendly..."

Smokeout

"We ordered delivery. The Epic Cheese Burger and the Pepperoni Pizza. Food came pretty quick. Nothing super special, but the right thing for a lazy..."

Helene Sophia

"Finally Italian styled pizza in New Zealand!!!! Super yummy thin bases, luxurious toppings and tip top service! Thanks Black Rabbit, we may have to..."

Karen & Matthias Binggeli-Stone

"Great pizzeria! Large choice of pizza, cosy atmosphere, the lady is super nice and helpful. We had the half/half pizza, for an extra 3$ you can try 2..."

alison richard

"Stumbled upon this place as we are staying nearby for doplhin watch, located beside an Indian eatery. Absolutely amazing pizzas, highly recommend the..."

M.S. Tan

"The pizza was okay but nothing special. But its a very kind little restaurant which is really nice. Also the waitresses are really friendly. If you..."

Steffi Brüm

"Great little place! Probably the best eat you could find in Kaikoura, we were so impressed by the quality and freshness of the pizza, salad and..."

Karen Ng

"The best pizza I have ever tried.. if I could give 10 stars I would! Had the kangaroo one it was delicious!!!! Best service as well the girl at the..."

Natalia Martinez

Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar

83/100 (1344 ratings)

"We didn't have table booked but they found us one after 10 min.The meals were very good. Tasty. The staff was a bit slow but it was full so I can..."

Marin Ianev

"Delicious food quick service friendly staff beautiful views We will be..."

Shauni

"The best fine dining in Kaikoura! Got a special occasion in Kaikoura and want to eat fancy? Go, right now, to the Green Dolphin. I absolutely did..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Nice modern restaurant, with a view to see. The food was tasty just a bit expensive and smaller..."

Veronika Karkoszkova

"Great food and good views. Wonderful helpful..."

Steve Heuser (Sir Trout)

"Amazing meal, super chilled atmosphere with views of the ocean. The new owners have done a great job and will definitely be back next time we’re in..."

Matt Jenke

"Fresh and milky market fish Juicy and rich taste..."

Edison Wu

"I have to say that my partner and I eat out often ,but this is one of the best meals ever. My partner had steak and Mussels, I had the vegetarian..."

Trudy Scott

"They want you to book on advance. On a Monday. 😳 We hadn't booked. So we got there at 7.15 and were given some sob story about no tables free..."

Margaret Pinsent

"I have just had a meal with my wife at the Green Dolphin in Kaikoura; this was a celebration of my partners 50th Birthday, so it needed to be..."

Philip Bedford

"We visited the Green Dolphin twice within 3 days and it was both times Absolutely amazing. The service was outstanding and the food really good as..."

Monika Horn

"Everything about this place was fantastic! Huge range of wines: from the cheapest of budgets to the sublime. The food was superb! Great value for..."

Amy Dufty

Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place right down to the pub next door, conference space upstairs and conference room down stairs. Lovely outdoor area private and isolated...."

Jeni Welsh

"Very friendly staff. Great location and the views of the mountains were amazing. Highly recommend. And we would definitely stay..."

Duane Newell

"Bar staff are fun, creative and a great chat/service Deals are good Food is excellent Get in To the Lobster..."

Arcadia YT

"This is a great place to stay Rooms comfortable Food good but a bit on the pricey side but on the other hand drinks not on the pricey side...."

Pam Cox

"We came for dinner only with our small family and the food was absolutely delicious NZ lamb, fresh cod, all massive serves would definitely eat here..."

Annie Christine

"Warm welcome from the residents cat and young daughter with apologies for being late ( cute ) very friendly owners to start your stay . And the rooms..."

Jeremy Hopkinson

"Great motel, clean rooms and fantastic service nothing is a..."

Cameron Benner

"Me and Craig stayed here for a couple of days it was very warm and friendly and the cat was very friendly we left very early this morning I highly..."

cheryl Robertson

"Basic but quiet with a comfortable bed. All one needs on a long journey. Conveniently located next to pub with generous meal..."

Peter Ayson

"Nice spot with great service! The owners were very accommodating and attentive to my needs. Super comfy bed! Oh and the tavern next door is a must..."

Derek Lewis

"Super friendly hosts. Went out of their way to help and give advice. Easy walk from the train station down the beach path. Enjoyed our stay in..."

Patrick Rooney

"Clean, comfortable room for the one night stay, very lovely lady at reception. Went upstairs to the bar and had a very lovely meal. Friendly bar and..."

Pauline Vella

"Noisy but to be expected on Beach Road. Service was good. Room could do with air con, or a fan. Location easy to..."

Adrian Pedersen

"Room was not booked and still able to accommodate us. Rooms are very quiet. Solid walls between rooms. Very nice and well laid out, excellent..."

timothy jamieson

"A great place to meet friends for a..."

Regan Crofts

"A lovely hotel, nice and clean. We had an amazing meal, triple prawn salad which was absolutely delicious. Some staff could have been a little more..."

Keryn Craddock

"Welcoming as soon as you walk in . Friendly Clean rooms, comfortable beds Nice hot showers 🚿 Beaut tavern nextdoor Perfect when when travelling..."

Dave Thompson

"Great location right near pub and Bernie's American themed diner. Accommodation was clean and fully equipped. Big rooms and parking outside door...."

Lesley Humphries

Simes Kitchen

"Came in to Simes after biking the kaikoura cycle trail and was treated to an utterly delicious lunch and one of the best iced lattes I've had...."

Steph

"Great food and coffee..nothing to fault 👌 we ll be back tomorrow to try some more..."

Natallia

"Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. Great vegan & vegetarian options. Local beer on tap was great, will come again..."

Monique Murray

"Nice cafe in Kaikoura with great food and service. Lots of options of sandwiches and sweet treats. Outdoor seating great for a sunny..."

Joao Nobre

"Lovely staff. Great service. Had breakfast here. Food was exceptional 👌. Would highly..."

Ian&Trudy Green

"Had such an amazing breakfast today so I had to leave a review. The quality of food and flavours at simes are next level. Both meals were delicious -..."

Lucy Burrows

"Lovely place! Good coffee and the food is just YUMMY!!! Nice selection of dish, a lot of DF, GF and VG options. Very good coffee. Staff friendly and..."

alison richard

"I had only coffee but it was great! Finaly after few days travelling I had coffee with good taste! I will come again maybe for something to eat..."

Kateřina Jirková

"Wonderful breakfast at Sime’s - great ambiance, lovely staff and delicious food. We had the cornbread & eggs and strudel French toast - would..."

Andrea Newman

"One of the best vegan tafu burger we had. Love the other dishes also...."

Gilbert Tan

Strawberry Tree Kaikoura Limited

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such an amazing place ! You got great food, fish or meat best in town ! Team is so nice ! Thanks for the lovely..."

Matthieu Chamorel

"An Irish themed bar with excellent service and the food we had was really tasty. it is pretty busy so don't expect fast food but relax enjoy the..."

Steve Jepson

"Super chilled place, we both had burgers which were incredible! The beef brisket just fell apart! 😍 I wanted a cider but they only had Stowford..."

Heidi

"Loved this place 🥰So glad it was open Wednesday as I left next day. So Cool😎inside Cosy with fire going , But I dined outside under the shade..."

michele keesing

"Lovely bar where we stopped for a beer and a little snack. The little snack turned out to be more than we expected for the price! Can really..."

Emma Krijnen

"We stopped here because the restaurant we wanted to eat at closed early. It man that was some good luck on our part. Even though they didn’t open..."

D C (QBNTO1)

"Great food & lovely people! The smoked brisket was outstanding. A fun..."

Karen Goodman

"Really amazing place. We enjoyed our drinks and meal next to a roaring fire in the rustic lodge style dining room. Such great atmosphere, really..."

Patrick F

"They were really busy but found a space for my daughter and I. The food menu was ME! It was my birthday so, of course, I had the Crayfish. Not cheap,..."

Clark Nemeth

"We got a couple of starters that were extremely good, the calamari in particular was excellent. For the main we shared a crayfish. It was very nice,..."

Stewart McDonald

"Called in without a booking to have dinner with my 3 children as we were in town for the night. Atmosphere was so welcoming, the hosts were just..."

lana geddes

"Three of us had the catch of the day which was lemon shark. We loved it. We also appreciated the very friendly and hard working staff. They have..."

Gerry S.

"The place is lovely and the pints are good but I wouldn’t serve a crayfish the way they did without giving you the proper utensils to eat it with...."

Ekj Boggis

"This was a pretty neat place to eat on the main drag. The food was good, and the prices modest. It is a great place for lunch. They also have a bar...."

Fabiola Byrne

"Food is as everyone said, superb. I ordered steak and it packed with flavors not to mentioned a large portion of fries. Tasted my friend's order as..."

Maxi Wong

"This place is fantastic. Make sure you book as very..."

Belinda Atkinson

"We arrived in town late on a Sunday, hungry and this is the first place we found open and still serving food. We got lucky, the place feels welcoming..."

Carlos Pacheco

"The thing that most stood out about this venue was the Staff! Fabulous team, very chatty & fun. Loved it. Interesting surrounding and awesome food...."

Lesley Quayle

Kaikoura Food Company

Wheelchair Accessible

"Unbelievably great food and lattes! They put a piece of fudge with your latte to drop in your latte, Yum! The omelette was so fluffy, it was a slice..."

Rob Ryan

"We stop here for a morning coffee with the family and kids loved it, the food was great and good price, breakfast in less than 5 min, toasts and..."

Hardy

"After the happy episode of good food + wine at Saint Clair, we drove to Kaikoura to stay for the night as we have whale watching tour the next..."

Boon Loong Leo

"Stopped in here going up and down the island, the staff are always warm and inviting (mother/daughter behind the counter) and the food is quick and..."

Edward Karauria

"Lovely stop. Great coffee and we both had a good lunch. Chips perfection. Bacon & egg filo lovely. Thai pumpkin soup cud be more chilli but hey..."

Jacky Young

"We stopped here on our way to Christchurch, so lovely and friendly staff, delicious pies and ofcourse very good coffee. Stressfree atmosphere. Strong..."

Alisa Mutanen

"A huge 5 stars don't do this place justice. Mouthwatering, well presented, truly great food at a very reasonable price. Truly, set the other stops..."

John O'B

"Stopped for a quick bite before heading out for the day, service was fast & friendly. Food was good. Picked up some fudge while we were there which..."

Leah O

"We've eaten here often now and always have a lovely time. Excellent breakfast and coffee. Great roasted sandwiches and excellent croissants. ..."

John Lucas

"The food we had was a steak sandwich and burger and they were all cooked tp perfection and very delicious. The coffees and iced chocolate were..."

Rosemarie Ambler

"What a find! Great ambience, spacious, not in the town centre (big plus, and easier parking). Fantastic coffee, great cafe style food, excellent..."

Robert Stillion

"Second visit to The Food Company Kaikoura, first was a breakfast engagement back in 2016. This time we broke up our Picton to Christchurch trip with..."

Fraser Kitt

"Great food and friendly service. The pancakes were so yum. Thanks..."

Alex %

"Visited this cafe on our walk into town. Coffee and 2 muffins. Great selection. Very pleased with our choices and the lady was very pleasant. ..."

Colleen Allen

"The freshest lightest filo's, sooo tasty, absolutely the yummiest food I've eaten, will definitely be back for more..."

Carol Papworth

"Good value. We had the fish chowder, salad and fries with 2 very large flat whites. Well presented and tasty. Good service quantities were..."

Bill Taylor

"100% recommend this cafe. They were so helpful, friendly and accommodating. It almost had a family vibe! Great place for kids. They took extra care..."

Kristi M

"King tide was a lovely experience tonight for dinner . There is an amazing view out to the ocean . With friendly and helpful staff . They help..."

James Hall

"Wonderful meal. Food was delicious and our youngest (7) loved the salt and pepper squid. Burgers were excellent. Staff were very friendly and quick..."

Mark Wylie

"The food we got was yummy, quite expensive though. Like blue cod isn't worth $34.50 in my opinion.. service was good. Wait was a little while but was..."

loretta richards

"Just had a lovely dinner here, shared a Salt and Pepper squid then we had the Lamb Shanks and the Orange roughy which were both excellent. Good..."

James Little

"Nice and friendly staff. Good food presentation and delicious. Love..."

Jay SI

"A really nice place to eat. The staff were amazing with such good service. Seafood chowder was just yum. Finished with a lime cheesecake...."

Graeme Buttar

"A great spot with a fantastic view. It's a little way along from the main drag of Kaikoura, but that's kind of a good thing in my opinion. Just one..."

Morgan Williams

"The Orange roughy with veggies (carrots, parsnips, broccoli, mushrooms and potato) was very good as was the pesto and cheese flat bread. Service was..."

Jan Davis

"Absolutely lovely staff. Fantastic gutlen free food and coffee. The atmosphere and environment was spot on. Just a lovely wee place definitely worth..."

Sarah Dodge

"Excellent food and service. The Tide Burger was one of the best fish sandwiches I’ve ever had. The fish of the day (presented beautifully) and..."

James Pinto

"Great burger with views overlooking the bay. Picked The King burger, it’s loaded with onion rings, bacon and a generous beef paddy. Also comes with..."

Philip Fennell

"So good we went twice. The view is tremendous, and staff friendly and efficient. The blue cod and chips were excellent, the ribs were..."

Nick Hodder

"I stopped here for lunch on my way to Picton. I ordered the seafood chowder, sorry to say this, but it was not the best. It was luke warm and gloopy,..."

Hugh Welsh

"Cannot fault this establishment. We were greeted by staff as we entered and seated immediately. Would rate them 5 ⭐ service. Staff are well..."

Les

"The young blond lady and the duty manager were exceptional good service the drinks were good. The only problem was the table outside were complaining..."

ben lister

"I really wanted to give this place a 5 and it's one of those situations where I hope they read this review and make a minor change to make it great...."

Jeremy Wells

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"Didint stay just called in for a drink but what a beautiful place! Met the new owner, this place is huge, fire going, grounds are stunning, perfect..."

Sue Price

"Went to Kaikoura for a function and was delighted to seeing Donegal House back humming after a long hiatus. We were a large group and were able to..."

Lynda Scott

"Stopped by for lunch, service was fantastic and the food was excellent. The wgole vibe of the place was super chill but a cute pond based park and..."

Catherine Jevic

"I stayed in a campervan on a powered site to the rear of the property. Fantastic set up, stunning location and really clean facilities. I had both..."

Carmel Henry

"Food was 10/10 exactly the standard youd expect of Pub Food back home in Ireland. Pints of Murphy (Donegal Stout) were top of the range and poured by..."

Cian Arthur

"We stayed two nights with our campervan and we fell in love with the place ! Beautiful view of the mountains, adorable garden, adorable people and a..."

Elsa Giarratano

"Brand new owners, and they are awesome! Place has a great vibe - super friendly, cozy w the fire, and a couple of screens on which to watch the..."

Eliza Armstrong

"Went there with a group of 6 on a busy Friday night with multiple functions on. Staff were seriously under the pump but did a great job squeezing us..."

James Kendall

"A surperb place to stay with our motorhome and the food was excellent. I had the Pork belly that was presented beautifully but sadly in a large soup..."

Allan Duston

"Had a dinner with friends on monday night. The place was busy yet the staff were efficient and fast when delivering food and clearing tables. The..."

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