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94/100 (373 ratings)

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"What a wonderful place. Had a take away sandwich - was amazing. So we decided to come back for dinner the next night. Amazing food & great staff...."

Karen Goodman

"Great food, great staff, and a great vibe. International staff and still the most kiwi experience ever. If you want some of the best food Kaikoura..."

Neihana Burke

"Very nice place. Sandwich’s are very delicious but venison is little bit small if you are very hungry u can get duck sandwich is better..."

gosmami

"Excellent food and service. The staff are REALLY nice and the food is AMAZING. We had the Buddha Bowl and seafood paella (risotto), as we don’t eat..."

Andry G.

"One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had! A must eat place when visiting Kaikoura with very friendly staff (more than happy to make the Breakfast..."

Wesley Tilbury

"Great place for lunch! Recommend the Quacky..."

Emma Krijnen

"Cool vibes, friendly staff, and amazing food. Came here hungry after cycling from Hanmer and the food didn't disappoint. Meat platter was full of..."

David Balzer

"Nice place where you can have gluten free options. We had a really nice salad and yummy potatoes with a delicious ali oli sauce..."

Hôku Wild

"The food was super delicious and the staff was very energetic and..."

L. P.

"The Dear Me was delicious! Such a great place to get lunch in Kaikoura. Would highly recommend for toasty..."

Lance Cotter

Zephyr Restaurant

93/100 (819 ratings)

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"Excellent service from the moment we sat down. Lovely waiter, interesting, unhurried and very attentive. The meals were superb only the venison..."

Maria Van kuyk

"I would have liked to have awarded Zephyr five stars because when it arrived the food was very good. There were two waitresses on duty, with about a..."

Hamish Pringle

"What an amazingly delicious meal. Service was outstanding and food was so much more than we ever expected. Best Seafood Chowder ever, best Salmon..."

Melissa Prosser

"Great friendly service. The food was excellent both in preparation and presentation. Good wine menu. Highly recommended - in a central..."

Lynne Paskaleff

"We went out for dinner with friends to Zephyr restaurant, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection..."

Sarahjane Murray

"The Zephyr came highly recommended and with good reason! Our meal was superbly cooked- light, super tasty and left us with enough room for dessert -..."

Stuart Brander

"The entrees of bread and dips was amazing. Probably the best entrees I have tasted in awhile. Great tasty portion for the main meal. The staff were..."

Elroy 0kada

"Wow! An awesome restaurant. Can’t fault this at all, and I almost never give out 5 stars. On a rainy winter night we were warmly welcomed in,..."

Kathy Viney

"Our best meal on the South Island, this place is the real deal. We went both nights we were in Kaikoura. Only slightly more expensive than the pub..."

Paul Brandenburg

"Beautiful fine dining experience, excellent service and reasonably priced. Well worth giving this place a..."

sallyre74

"Very nice food!! (The fish of the day backed with lemon and butter sauce) the desert and the wine… everything super tasty. Very nice customer..."

Renata Furtado

"Extremely nice and accommodating staff, but their food is truly top tier. Sometimes visiting a small town the food options can be hit or miss but..."

Patrick Whitney

"My wife and I had dinner at Zephyr on 22 July 2023, and it was excellent. The baked cheesecake was the best I had ever tasted (and I'm old enough to..."

Ian Viney

"The food was delicious and service fab. We dined at 8.30pm so it was..."

Suzi Salisbury

"Had a lovely evening meal here. Fortunately I reserved a table earlier in the day. Wait staff were attentive and professional. Atmosphere was..."

Robert Day

"We had the most amazing meal when we went to Zephyr last weekend. Service was very good and we ordered the Lamb shoulder to share (between 2 people)...."

Chris and Ross Kibblewhite

"Nice to find a place that is passionate about their food. Good service and recommendations. The Snapper was beautifully cooked. Definitely worth a..."

Mike Hall

Poppy's Parlour

93/100 (560 ratings)

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The Pier Hotel Restaurant

89/100 (2254 ratings)

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seafood platter

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"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

Hislops Wholefood Cafe

86/100 (671 ratings)

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"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..."

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"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)

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"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

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

Beach House Cafe

83/100 (1049 ratings)

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"10/10 You have to stop in for a coffee to take away or sit in and relax in the cozy home or out the front in the court yard looking at the incredible..."

Chloe Davis

"Visited Beach House Café a few times. And this is one of my go-to-breakfast places in town. Big boy was definitely superb and the seafood chowder..."

Tara.Czhatz

"Best vegan breakfast (the vegan stack)! Amazing presentation, taste, and atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone. You’re missing out if you..."

Trina L

"Was going to write arguably but there’s not argument. The best cafe in New Zealand it was so good I had the same thing twice and way too many of..."

merick moss

"Best vibes! Comfortable seating with great options inside and out. Staff are all friendly and genuinely look like they enjoy life and it projects..."

Katie Baldwin

"The vegan stack was really tasty, the oat hot chocolate was a bit disappointing as all I could taste was oat milk, although it looked really good..."

Aisling Byrne

"perfect food, great service. lovely..."

Rodrigo Silva Freitas

"This place is phenomenal. Really lovely staff. Easy to get to. Open early. The decor, vibe, atmosphere is so chill and cool and inviting. The food -..."

Leigh Anne Darilek

"Really nice café with good coffee, food and very friendly staff :) We came here a few times and it was very nice every time. I highly recommend the..."

Ines Kuster

"Food here was stunning! Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Gluten free options. Great vibes. ..."

Ian C

"Lovely place and some of the smoothest coffee I have had in New..."

Marie Sofie Spanggaard Jespersen

"Great food, good variety. Fast..."

Josiah

"Great little place in Kaikora with a deserved reputation. It was quite busy when we went for a late breakfast but soon got a table and our..."

P W

"I've traveled a few ks all over NZ. I can tell you this is the best café that I have visited in both the north and south island. The coffee is..."

Stefan Edwards

"A colourful interior in a sunny spot just north of Kaikoura town on the main road. Parking on the street.Cosy seating areas great coffee..."

Mike Nelson

"Traveled through the area and stopped here for breakfast. This place is top notch. I highly recommend stopping in for coffee and breakfast. The..."

Andrique S

"Awesome, friendly and funny staff. Great place with lots of sunny spaces, a fire and interesting art! Beautiful food. Husband was most impressed with..."

Victoria Brookland

"This comfy and friendly cafe serves the best coffee in Kaikoura. The cafe’s rooms, with their polished timber floors, are a perfect place to while..."

Fergus Blakiston

Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar

83/100 (1344 ratings)

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"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

83/100 (473 ratings)

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"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

Strawberry Tree Kaikoura Limited

83/100 (947 ratings)

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Outdoor Seating

"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

Coopers Catch Kaikoura

81/100 (2642 ratings)

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Free off-street parking

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"Has to be the best fish and chips I’ve ever had, anywhere in the world. Fresh, melt in your mouth fish with a light, crispy batter or breadcrumb...."

Daniel Grossett

"Best fish and chips in a long time!!! Both the chips and fish were perfection... huge portions, great prices.. and FREE tomato sauce and lemon..."

Naomi Provis

"Friendly staff fantastic food finally a place that has crisply..."

Shaun Vivian

"Excellent fish and chips (Blue Cod) the best we have had in New Zealand. Friendly helpful staff. Car parking adjacent. Seating available both inside..."

Geoff Sanderson

"This Place is a must to visit. The tastiest fish and chips I have tried and I have tried lot's of different thing's on the menu. It all taste's so..."

Vicky Brown

"Beautiful Fish Chips. Real squid rings. Good price. Proper chips. Quick service. Highly..."

Samantha Laing

"The best fish n chips I have had in my life to date! I highly recommend this place to travellers looking for a great tasting feed of fish n chips, at..."

Brute Harrison

"Wonderful seafood.. Tasty and fresh.. Maybe you can reduce the chips portion as it's too..."

Krn Pace

"Whitebait sandwich, steak egg chips with mushroom sauce......heaven..."

Murray Laird

"Fishburger, chips and coffee! Friendly staff and very much value for the..."

Anna Julin

"Great fast service for a busy place.loved the Gluten free burger. Staff is friendly..."

Cherie Stenson

"Came in yesterday (07/01/16) Fish and chips are awesome! Best i've had in the country hands down, staff are super friendly and informative, menu's..."

Geoffrey Nelson

"Nice takeaways and good quality food. The fish was particularly tasty and the sausage was a good flavour and huge. Overall a good meal. Car..."

Murray Quartly

"We usually visit this place when visiting Kaikoura. In the off peak periods it's usually the one place guaranteed to be open. Fish meals are pretty..."

Diana Waines

"We stopped on the way through to Blenheim and so glad we did. The food was exceptional! Legitimately the best fish and chips we might have ever had..."

Kristy Tosello

"Lunch on the way home from Christchurch. Heard it had changed hands, food still as great as ever. Can't beat fish and chips in the sunshine...."

Pete Wilson

"10/10 experiece by coopers team here (didnt actually meet that guy), the fish was by far the best snapper iv ever had, in fact it mitve been the best..."

Dion Hughes

"Fish and chips were great and also tried the seafood chowder which was excellent but slightly salty imo but it went well with the garlic bread...."

Gary Ng

"The snapper costs a bit more but was excellent and the proportion sizes were generous. It can get busy but the food gets to you eventually and is..."

Alistair Reed

"Eat there few times, fish(Snapper) and chips are nice but sometimes can be a bit soggy and greasy. If the chips cook 10 seconds more would be..."

MC

"Authentic fish & chips. Very nice portions and a big menu and beverages. A lot of seats, nice outdoor area. However one of the employees (on the 6th..."

Helene Sophia

"The place felt very authentic and local. Despite being "fast food" the quality of the food was great and there were many flavours balancing perfectly..."

Paulina Binas

"Great fish and chips, battery is light a d crispy. Chips was crispy as..."

Vinod

"Yummy Massive chips, excellent service from the friendly staff. Be prepared to wait a while as the line is usually out the door! 2020 edit: returned..."

Ryan B

"Standard fish set was delicious! The chips were amazing too! lots of seagulls but that comes with a fish restaurant. If you’re really that..."

Mara DeRose

Kaikoura Seafood Bbq

80/100 (1756 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Seafood Platters

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Outdoor Seating

"The best experience - can't come to Kaikoura within trying out this awesome place kiwi style- BBQ seafood on the side of the road! Crayfish was..."

Diane Andrews

"Tasty, fresh seafood with friendly, quick service and a great view. Highly..."

Craig Pole

"Their crayfish is awesome, fresh and taste really good! Just a simple crayfish and prawn will be enough for us to enjoy our day in Kaikoura...."

Brahmastyo Puji

"This place has really tasty grilled seafood. You can select the crayfish you want from the tub and they grill it in garlic butter. Very fast service..."

Ben Drury

"Very tasty Crayfish for reasonable price. Comes with a garlic bread,rice and some salad. Waiting is about 20-30 min depends how busy they are. To..."

Michal Kanuch

"Excellent food!!!! Everything was fresh and the butter sauce was D E L I C I O U S!!! Seafood platter is a must try - value for money! $58 for huge..."

Smokeout

"The food is simple, the decor is casual, the setting is literally on the side of the road. Sound like I’m downplaying it? I’m not. This is..."

Iona Pical

"First time trying as I saw the reviews is good.Its a takeaway option on a rainy day. We went there on a rainy day so atmosphere is Neutral. We..."

Raymond Lim

"$50 for one cray fish with some salad and rice. The crayfish taste fresh. The hygiene of the cooking could be improved by using disposable gloves or..."

Yuki K

"What's not to love?!? Beautiful spot, friendly folk, and crayfish! The bouillabaisse was..."

Mel Lublow-Catty

"The crayfish (lobster) was really good! I had the 1/2 crayfish meal (rice, garlic bread, salad). Just a very unique setting along the road and steps..."

Kellie Reed

"We came across this place whilst walking back from the panoramic walk (highly recommended). Thirsty, we were delighted to find the drinks wagon sells..."

Hamish Pringle

"My partner and I were excited to try the seafood at Kaikoura Seafood BBQ Kiosk we heard all about it all the way from Melbourne, Victoria and we..."

K Spiteri

"Good quality seafood to eat in your car or on the beach while you watch the sealife & ocean. Nice people to deal with when ordering..."

James

"Yes it’s expensive but it’s sea food so quite normal. We paid like 80$ for 2 person. We had way enough, it was delicious. Not a big fan of the..."

Léa Brach

"Crayfish. YES!! Whitebait Fitter. YES! Seafood Platter YES!. Quick . Fresh and..."

Gavin Harris

"For all seafood lovers this is a must do in Kaikoura. We had the seafood platter and half a crayfish. Everything was so fresh and cooked to..."

Irene L

Cafe Encounter

80/100 (745 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

"Lovely position overlooking the bay. A nice place to sit back with your coffee & watch the world go..."

Ken Sharon Hail

"Delicious food great clean eating areas and friendly..."

Dayna Barnett

"On the advice of our travel agent New Zealand In Depth we went to Cafe Encounter ten minutes early on the morning of our dolphin watch tour. Good..."

Hamish Pringle

"Nice cafe: plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Food was..."

Elizabeth D

"Great coffee and Chicken Pide was excellent. Friendly staff and a great spot in the sun. Were told it was the best brunch place in town and it was..."

Dave H

"I tried the pulled pork burger with fries one time and the salmon filo today, was sad the kitchen closes early the bus was late back due to the..."

Ash Gibson

"I didn't visit for the dolphin encounter, but I did visit for the cooked breakfast. A regular stop when we are in town and the service and quality of..."

Ash Price

"Often call in, and often with young Grandchildren, Friendly staff (threatened to put caffeine into our grandchildren's fluffy's lol). Good quality..."

Paul Donaldson

"The Frech toast was delicious, the big breakfast wasnt as big as I expected comparing it to others weve had on this trip. Still a decent sized meal..."

T&G Ratahi

"Really enjoyed that place, been there few times and always been great. Guess the best is the view when the weathers nice. Good range of food, tasty..."

katerina peuka

"Loved the food! Beautiful location with plenty outdoor seating for a hearty summer..."

Elroy 0kada

"We did the dolphin encounter twice it was that incredible. Couldn't get enough. Two days of swimming with dolphins was an absolute..."

John Hudson

"We tried their Seafood Chowder and Mussels in white wine cream sauce and both dishes were great. Very fresh and tasty. Seafood wasn't overcooked, but..."

Ilya Genkin

"Great coffee.We had surprise with chocolate spoon. Its near a beach, so its up to you if you take it out or stay..."

Biji Leskova

"good location, good foods, nice..."

Dino Li

"Fantastic service, amazing views, delicious hot chocolate that comes with a chocolate covered spoon. I highly recommend to anyone passing by..."

J

"Nice Cafe with good selection, prices, and food. Had the seafood chower and a berry smoothie. ..."

Derek Lewis

"Delicious salmon filo in the cabinet and a well priced menu as well. Great view of the water from cafe and very clean..."

Teresa Bowe

"Delicious breakfast for both kids and adults. We really enjoyed our meals. Coffee & smoothie was so yummy ! Slices were also good. Staff were not..."

Tania Palmer

The Craypot

80/100 (349 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Seafood Platters

"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

74/100 (2568 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Porterhouse Steak

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

"It's meant to be pub food but really it was outstanding. We stumbled upon this cos we wanted to see the rugby . Pleasantly surprised. The fish was so..."

karin hubber

"Popped in here on a quiet Sunday night. Staff friendly and left us to enjoy the space and view. Huge sized meals for a good price. Good history..."

Sarah Healey

"Awesome food and causy place to be for a drink or eat while travelling from Picton to..."

Kazi Tabriz

"Starting off positive - Mains were excellent with good sized portions. The chicken was a little dry but the peppercorn sauce made up for it. The ribs..."

Graeldon

"Decent pub food, excellent chowder and fish. Staff really busy on the holiday weekend but stayed cheerful and very helpful. I'm never that thrilled..."

Steve Warne

"A solid Monteith's pub in Kaikoura. Loads of space, and a couple of pool tables. There's an upstairs deck which would be awesome on a sunny day...."

Morgan Williams

"Very nice bar area to sit in and enjoy the sun at the window 😎 Had some nice beer and good Sauvignon Blanc. We enjoyed a lot. Unfortunately we..."

Sandra B

"Nice food with large portions and reasonable price. Friendly atmosphere. You place your order and pay at the..."

j c

"The burger patty seemed like it was pre-cooked and re-heated, but otherwise the service was what set our experience apart - it was fantastic, from..."

Russell King

"We like the ambience here, cozy and seems a nice place to socialize or gather with your friends! I ordered chai latte and kids steak meal because I..."

Usa Iswari

"Great food. We didn't wait too long for the food. BBQ port ribs was..."

New Zealand “New Zealand Made” Made

"Great place! Were honest with is about the wait times on a busy night. The staff were all friendly and wonderful, very accommodating. The place has a..."

Adam Haycock

"We got BBQ ribs and the porterhouse steak and were really happy with the food. Lovely little restaurant and bar and even though they said they were..."

Jessie Nankivell

"During my 3 years in New Zealand- the best place for both lslands. Girls who are working here are doing just..."

Ana Ivina

"Pretty good chowder, found scallop, prawns and a big piece of fish in it. Soup main was nice. Kids meals were fairly good value. Required to order at..."

The Lilldoggs

Thai Siam Kaikoura

72/100 (703 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Groper Garage Bar & Restaurant

70/100 (974 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"As Groper Garage was only newly opened, their kitchen wasn’t working at full capacity for dinner. We decided to search TripAdvisor and headed to..."

Natalie Tierney

"A rather standard lunch at Groper Garage in the west end of town. Open chicken sandwich and salt & pepper..."

Heneedsfood

"Pretty good. Stopped by after seeing some seals great food and..."

Son_of_the_dragon

"Just had a very nice pizza, and lovely fresh tarakihi. bread and dips to start. good service, pleasant staff. unfortunately one of our group of..."

Corinne Andrew

"Fantastic 2012-13 New years bash guys! Staff working hard and the band was AMAZING!!!...loved it, especialy the fact that they sang/played a couple..."

Rachel Wallace

"When coming to Kaikoura, a local highly recommended me to try fish & chips, as the city is known for it I searched online for restaurants serving so,..."

David France - ExploreFeelGood

"The music was quite loud. Service was good but you need to order at the bar. Food tastes great. I was here with teens and they were able to find..."

Dinah Davis

"Groper Garage is definitely one of the best go-to-pubs in town. Very friendly staff and good service. Karaoke nights are the best night for me. Pool..."

Tara.Czhatz

"We wanted fish & chips from other famous venue, but wanted beer with it, so we ended here. Absolutely no regret as their fish & chips were as good as..."

Daniel Mladek

"We were met by two friendly guys in the courtyard and were able to pick a great seating for two in the corner. It was a warm sunny evening great to..."

Ian Langridge

"Very friendly and helpful staff, very quick for the food to arrive with great sized portions for the price. Would definitely come back in the..."

Ben Hendrie

"Great food, drink selection, atmosphere and price. Would definitely recommend and go again next time I'm in..."

Grant Vinsen

"Chicken and bacon pizza was tasty. Place has friendly vibe and awesome outdoor area with plenty of heating. Little pricy & wouldn’t win “best..."

Jesse Roberts

"Great place to eat,very nice and helpful staff.will be back. 300gm ribeye and chips,blue cod and..."

Trev Hutt

"I went there on Halloween night, the atmosphere was chill and really calm, the man with curly hair was super friendly and very pleasant, honestly a..."

SwordCraft 84

"Had a few beers there after a days fishing, great atmosphere and very helpful friendly..."

Hamish Kershaw

"Battered blue cod was delicious! Could have had a little more salad & less fries but I'm just being picky 😊 Lovely atmosphere & great..."

Chris Payne

"Great spot on the main road. Good mix of bar and..."

Duncan Styles

"Second time here, nice spacious environment and great service, seafood dishes are very fresh and tasty, came all the way from Chch just for lunch..."

Yang Charlie

Why Not Cafe

70/100 (1199 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Beautiful sunny spot in the morning for a coffee and something to eat..... I got a mushroom and steak pie, nice big chunks of steak. Service was..."

Mr Moto

"Great food. Nice coffee. Friendly personal. Nice..."

Frank Osbæck

"Seems to be a popular cafe in the new and popular area in Kaikuora. Heard that the seafood chowder and the brownies are good here. Well, the seafood..."

c ph (Pink Gardenia)

"Great to find this wee gem for an early breakfast! Wonderful friendly, prompt service, delicious eggs bene with salmon and lovely hot coffee. Great..."

Gina Barnett

"Good breakfast and lunch spot in town. Service is fast and food is inviting. Staff is pretty busy as the place fills up rapidly. Decent amount of..."

c “cfl” lane

"The next day after the fishing trip we headed down there to have breakfast. Busy place but service good,prices reasonable and delivery of breakfast..."

Chris Robinson

"I don't usually post reviews, however I'll make an exception. Stopped by while travelling up North and that was possibly my best decision. Had..."

Leon Niedermeier

"Why not indeed! Great cabinet food and good menu variety on offer. We were all very happy with our meals and coffees. Very efficient and generous..."

Deb

"I frequented this cafe whilst I was staying in Kaikoura. Their cakes and coffees were excellent! I really enjoyed chatting with the staff during my..."

David Garwood

"Have been travelling through nz over last couple of weeks. This is first cafe that has stood out for good service and tasty, well presented food,..."

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