The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Matakana, September 2022

Matakana Market Kitchen

82/100 (2201 ratings)

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"I would like to thank MMK staff for their great service and amazing food today...we had a table of 18 for my Mum's 70th birthday lunch....we couldn't..."

Tracy Anne Morris

"This delightful restaurant is in a wonderful setting. The food is excellent, the staff are friendly and welcoming and the cost is very reasonable. ..."

Bill Bradley

"Beautiful spot to enjoy birthday dinner... sitting alongside river. Wonderful staff, attentive and friendly. Delightful food - enjoyed three courses..."

Steph Fowlie

"We have honestly never been disappointed when visiting MMK. The food is to die for and the service excellent! Love..."

Mercia Putter

"Yum yum yum �� Whole baked camembert with kale pesto and chutney was the best i have ever tasted. Service was..."

KirstyMoss Tito

"WOW! Amazing food, amazing service and amazing ambiance! Family friendly and top notch waiting staff. 10/10! Great kids menu and food presentation..."

Sarah Weber

"This place is so worth driving an hour & a half for (at times once a month)..great atmosphere, fantastic friendly service, the food is absolutely..."

Maureen Gwillim

"The meals here are delicious. We tried the baked camembert for an entree and it was amazing. For mains I went with the ribs, which were tender and..."

Simon Peters

"Amazing menu , fantastic food and outstanding service. Love love love..."

Kim Hawkins

"The most excellent cup of tea in the whole of Auckland! Thank..."

Rosemary Emery

"I can’t get over how there is a totally seperate and full Gluten Free Menu 😳 very lovely ambience with a spectacular view outside. Definitely..."

HunsBuns

"Matakana visits for now will be a thing of the past, with this virus surrounding us it’s hard to gamble, especially with health, luckily, we had..."

Ang Sarap

"Fantastic wine and great..."

Tara Moore

"Amazing place had the Garlic Baked Flower Pot Bread and the Hummus and Halloumi Wrap with roasted vegetables both were divine and the coffees were..."

Ram Iyer

"Popped in for lunch with the fam while in Matakana and we were so happy with our meals and service. We got seated at a really nice big table outside..."

Karina

"This place offers a fantastic and peaceful setting with decent food and a thriving vibe, especially on the weekends. We came here during the farmers..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Dinner and breakfast at MMK. Great host and the staff very cheerful. Food looked amazing, I ordered the flounder meal that complimented the rest of..."

Tuku

"Have to give this place a 5 stars! 🌟 which is very rare for me to do. Excellent chief, great services, and lovely atmosphere. Total surprised to..."

Kary Luo

"We came here on Valentine’s Day so it was fairly busy but they still offered us great service. The food was unreal - super fresh, seasoned and..."

Aimee.

"Came here for a casual Sunday lunch and it was the perfect spot on a sunny day! Coffee was excellent, service great and food pretty damn good!..."

Sophie Wilton

"Very nice spot to eatery in matakana, so peacful next the a little riverBeautiful sharing brunch menuService is good, very friendly and..."

Khoi Nguyen

"We had two very enjoyable experiences at the MMK. Friendly service, delicious food and good selection of local wines. What else could you want from a..."

Damian Arnold

"We spent the weekend in Matakana. Saturday we ate the market which was great, but on Sunday we had brunch at Matakana Market Kitchen - this was..."

Zamily

"Saturday morning brunch after Matakana Markets. Quite busy but service was on point. Chicken liver parfait, avo on toast, 'doorstop'..."

Sanjesh Lal

"Spent the day at the Matakana Sculptureum and figured we should see what Matakana offers for lunch. Matakana Market Kitchen was rated highly on..."

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"Decent service. Some waiters just standing around chatting to each other in their own world. Others very helpful. Great selection and variety...."

Riley

"Great place with quality food. The ceviche is absolutely stunning with fresh local fish. The seafood chowder really is a stand out and you can see..."

Selina Y

"Stopped by for brunch while we were at the markets nearby. The kitchen is the building located right beside the farmers market. We had a table..."

Benedict Uy

"Delicious, the crab and prawn cake entree is excellent. Beef Wellington cooked very well, could have had a bit more pate but still very good. Deep..."

Deb Ross

"We popped in here after looking around the Saturday markets... big and spacious... was getting busy but lots of staff around, friendly service... ..."

Donna&Shane

"It's an okay place. Super expensive for an average food. I had their beef strogannof and it was waaaay too salty. I dont know if I'll come..."

Tan.ned

"On the hunt for a really special menu after a day out at Matakana, we were delighted to find this place. Perhaps a little understaffed, or was it..."

Liz Bradley

" Beautiful setting by the river. Amazing flavours. We had Roast Duck ravioli in sage butter and Chicken livers in port sauce and both dishes were..."

Nina Beara

"The food is creative and full of flavor, the dessert is excellent. Very friendly and attentive staff. Best food I've had so far in New..."

Mishari Muqbil

"We went here after the Matakana Saturday markets and found it had really great brunch food, and a good range of vegetarian brunch! We will be coming..."

Laura Adams

"Amazing, place looks stunning, the staff was very friendly. Nice choice of wines, beers are lacking though. I got the chef's special, the salmon,was..."

Arnaud Bonnard

"Amazing little place for weekend lunching..We went on market day but service was not affected as previous reviews had mentioned We sat by the..."

PK

"Best customer service experience in New Zealand. Thank you Dominique for your exceptional service and recommendations on the menu. The food was..."

PPN

"A vibrant and busy cafe cum restro bar admist the lovely little matakana village.The seatings and ambience is great. Beautiful food and..."

Arpita Mandal

"Amazing environment and good portions. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Oysters very fresh. Recommend the Thai fish curry. Fireplace set the..."

Sheeba Luthera

"I highly recommend dining here to end your Matakana experience. It is cosy and quality 👌🏼For starters, we ordered the garlic baked..."

Bea Ambrosio

"My last post was about the Matakana Village Farmers Market and I said in that post that I’ll share about the place we went for brunch which was the..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Cool little spot next to the river with really nice rustic outdoor seating. The plating of the food is a talent always looks divineMust..."

Twigs

"Best avoid MMK on Saturday when the market is on, it gets rather busy and service suffers. However the food is consistently good. The menu is..."

Paul O

"MMK, as it is commonly known, had really made my day. The time for the food to come out after order was made, was really impressive - I would say,..."

STRADS

"Happy Mother's Day to all you god damn attractive mums, I took the old girl out for breakfast for her special little day and she loved every minute..."

Ponyman666

"This would be one of my top three restaurants in Auckland. Even though it's an hours drive away it is so worth it. It was our first time here and I..."

Ann R

"Great ambience and great food & coffee at reasonable prices. Staff were friendly and the place had a real buzz about it. Will definitely come..."

Paul Kirker

"We stopped for morning tea here. The coffee was great and the muffin delicious. Service took a little while but the muffins were heated in an oven..."

Di’s Dining

"Came here from a road trip from Auckland! Ordered the roasted fig with feta and salad, and my friend ordered the char grilled lamb salad! And it was..."

Oksana Zhang

"This was a Saturday with lovely weather. Matakana Market Kitchen was the immediate option that sprung to a friend's mind while 4 friends who brunch..."

Jade H Lim

"Had lunch here with some friends. Was very busy when we went but the atmosphere and vibe of the place was still relaxed. Food wise, I ordered steak..."

Ming

"When they say a bowl of coffee, they're not joking! My partner ordered one and received a dessert bowl of coffee. Beautiful food, surrounds and..."

Paula

"We have dined at Matakana market kitchen many times over the last few years and the food and service has never failed to impress.Without..."

Nzweston

"Hmmmm..... Been to Makatana a few times but 1st time actually eating here at lunchtime today. Mixed feeling about this place. Servicewise,..."

Patrick Tong

"I took my mum here on Monday for lunch as a nice catch up. The restaurant is really nice with lots of different seating options. It's a..."

Alysha Bower

"Best brunch in the Matakana / Snells area. We had the Market Grill and the Vegetarian. Both very good. Coffee was great too. Only negative was the..."

Jeff P

"This is a beautiful restaurant with amazing food! Situated right at the heart of Matakana village and right bedside the beautiful..."

Cupy Dee

"Service is great, hygiene is great, I liked the idea of the paper table cloths so kids could draw on them! The food was very tasty but the serving..."

Mikayla Plaziuk

"Chowder is really nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the food and the market here. The lamb is really tasty. Why need so many..."

Nuo Xu

"It was a tough decision whether to dine here or the actual farmers market itself as we went on a Saturday!But I think we made a right choice..."

Thegreeats

"Had breakfast outside, service was punctual, coffee good, food was great. I had the Vegetarian brekkie, crispy coated eggs are my new love. Could..."

Pugsly

"I love this place because it's people, menu and of course the river side view! Located in the beautiful Matakana village and has both indoor and..."

Christian

"I can't quite explain how amazing it was to sit under the morning sun alonside a little river and have perfectly made coffee and good food... ny..."

SS

"We were quite late for lunch so ended up with funky chips and apple cake. I love it when the chips come with dippy containers and I loved the eye..."

Kirstin Lucas

"I've heard great things about this place and finally came here on a sunny, saturday afternoon in a group of 7. The location and atmosphere..."

Charlene Weaver

"I really enjoyed my meal here and I recon it is well worth the 50 minute trip from Auckland. The service was great and the meals came out very..."

Caroline Barrett

"This restaurant is so rustic and beautiful! I love the outdoor seating area! The food is also delicious! So organic and fresh and healthy. I got the..."

Jessica Li

"I adore this place! 50 minute drive from Auckland and totally worth it. Come up here and have a delicious lunch, take a look at the markets and head..."

Louise MacNaughton

"We ordered their daily special, seafood chowder (very disappointed, I prefer the tomato base than the white sauce base), curry laksa, beef masala..."

Cindy Ong

"It was my second visit to MMK - the first visit was less than impressive as they were full (which I do understand) but we were treated so rudely as..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"First time going here for dinner. The service was amazing. All the entrees were yum and of good size. For my main I got the chicken hazlebert which I..."

Rochellebreee

"The service was pleasant. The waitress misheard me when I was ordering I said two racks of ribs and repeated it yet only one rack had come out and I..."

Neila

"Matakana Market Kitchen is a slice of heaven tucked away from the hustle and bustle. It was so nice having lunch here on a Sunday morning. We sat..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Right in the heart of Matakana. The cafe/restaurant offers a wide array of fresh food for all kinds of diets. I had a special of the day- Panko fish..."

Anna Harding

"Best brunch I've ever had .....and I've had a lot of cafe brunch! ! Been here numerous times for brunch and ordered something different each time and..."

Marilyn Moore

"Lovely setting by the river, especially on a sunny day. Great menu with lots of tempting choices and drinks list with local wines. Food is always..."

Joan Edwards

"Great place, nice and good food, team was great and helpful, nice steaks one of the best I ever ate. Chicken was great as well, and tap beer..."

Marwan Butrus

"My partner and I were around the area and we've had friends raving about the place so we thought we'd drop in to see what we had been missing out on!..."

Mila B

"A beautiful meal and setting. I had 2 entrees, mike all three courses. We weren't disappointed everything tasted like it was prepared in their..."

Louise

"The gluten free menus here are epic! Drove up for brunch and definitely should have thought beforehand to book a table as MMK is super busy on a..."

LouLou

"This cafe is our usual haunt in Matakana on a beautiful Saturday morning as it overlooks a cute little stream and the food is generally..."

Minily

"The foods here are awesome! It's a trike place to find:) we were here after riding, I ordered ribs and my BF had big breakfast... We are so enjoy..."

Megan Yang

"Matakana Market KitcMatakana Market Kitchen is one of my all time favourite brunch and dinner places. It is set next to the river and is a lovely..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Highly recommend this place. A thoughtful menu, and great service. The food is simply fresh, delicious and really highlights the produce of the..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Fantastic meal Sunday. Great setting, friendly staff, brilliant food.Barman does a mean cocktail, the Bloody Mary's were perfect, something..."

Kiwi888

"What a great find! A restaurant with fantastic ambience and fantastic food!!Just down below the cinema/information centre. Best eatery in..."

Stephen Hartney

"You really can't go wrong with eating out at the Matakana Market Kitchen, and every dish i've tried for breakfast or lunch here is very good. I..."

S B

"Just a lovely experience with great food and wine. Fresh Matakana oysters, beautifully cooked duck with mash and red cabbage, Fresh fish and lovely..."

Flowergirl69

"We really enjoyed our meal at Matakana Market Kitchen a few weeks ago. We were staying in Omaha and decided to make the short drive to the village..."

Rice & Kai

"This place has got to be in my top 5 places that I've visited. They offer a range of variety and it was just so difficult to narrow it down to one..."

Peifen Chua

"We recently stayed 3 nights in the area and dined here twice for dinner as we enjoyed it so much. The food is fantastic. Really generous portions..."

Rochelle

"We visited on a winter Saturday evening. It was nice and relaxed but still had good restaurant service. The mains well priced,we had the rib's and..."

Vicky Mcloughlin

"We've taken the family here three times in the last 5 months. I love it because of the kids menu with its healthy options which is great and always..."

Vivienne Armatage

"Gorgeous Auckland day today, perfect for the scenic drive up to Matakana and a riverside lunch on the terrace at Matakana Market Kitchen. We've been..."

Fran Davidson

"Saturday market brunch time visit. Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff greeted us and helped with awkward group number & order. Average prices..."

Grant A

"Fantastic! I have been there twice in the past couple of weeks and have loved everything about it both times. The food is so delicious and presented..."

Kate Stevens

"My mother in law and I stopped in on the way from Auckland to Whangarei last week for lunch - I knew the place was there, but hadn't eaten there..."

Wolfie W

"Devine. Was lucky to be shouted dinner here. Was very satisfied. Your Scallop & Hapuka Rissotto was spot on. Thank..."

Mel

"Had dinner on Friday and Brunch on Sunday. Both were great. The staff were friendly and helpful, but not too much. Nice environment and good prices..."

Phil M

"We visited on one of those magic winters days and were able to enjoy our lunch outside by the river.My chicken rolls were the right choice..."

David Boshier

"I've been to MMK twice now. Once a number of months ago for lunch, and I wouldn't have rated it - food was pretty boring and the service..."

Mupps

"Aug 2012: Went to MMK again last weekend and was super impressed with the food and service! The chargrilled squid was cooked to perfection and the..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"Dined here on a busy Saturday evenining. 4 ladies and we all loved our meals ...... the service we had was great and the decor we enjoyed very much...."

Rachel

"I have been to Matakana Market Kitchen 3 times during the last 12 months.My last visit was a week ago. I have enjoyed dinning there each time l have..."

Ngahuia Wood

"I went and had a good experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful in helping us pick out our food and drinks, telling us which were the most..."

Steve Hathaway

"I must say, I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I go here regularly and can't get enough of their amazing food, beautiful coffee and gorgeous home-made baking!..."

Alice

"Cant agree more with the last diner we just called for a cruzy sunday lunch and ended up having one of the best lunches i have ever had .great..."

IAN C

"WOW!!!About time we had someone who does exceptional coffee and exceptional food!!!We eat out a lot and have I must admit high standards..."

Rachael

Rusty Pelican Restaurant & Pizzeria

78/100 (1492 ratings)

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"This place offer a great deal on everyday! We were lucky to be in this place for a ribs and steak at an affordable price! The food was okay for the..."

Pam Gaddi

"Came here and got the Mojo pizza and a side of fries - the pizza was amazing! The base was the perfect in-between of a thick and thin crust, and was..."

Bryce Galbraith

"After a long day at tawharanui nothing hit the spot better than a pizza and fries at the Rusty Pelican. The pizzas are huge and can easily feed two!..."

Amindha Fernando

"Two days ago, we reviewed a place who serves generous amount of food and it looks like it’s becoming a trend because the place we will be reviewing..."

Ang Sarap

"Best. Kumara. Fries. In. The. World!!! So so so tasty and big, comes with two decent sized pots of sour cream (like it should!). Pizzas here are also..."

Kealy Mathews

"Pleasant efficient staff, a comprehensive menu and choices for gluten free eaters. Our drinks were served promptly as was the food and the restaurant..."

Rae Anita Cox

"Great food, great service. Any reviews regarding "rude comments/bad customer service" is obviously forgetting that working in a popular..."

This.is.sophies.email

"Hmm some rude comments not sure why? We came for dinner on a Fri. Restaurant was fully booked so nice young girl asked if we'd like to go next door..."

Sanjesh Lal

"Has THE best kumara fries ive ever tried. I cant believe this place isnt more popular!! I really recommend this place! Try their amazing pizzas as..."

Tan.ned

"Best ribs I've ever had and only $18.50 on a wednesday. Absolutely delicious and huge portions. Will be back. Thanks for coming Rusty..."

Samantha Wilson

"I make a trip up from auckland to have the pizza here every so often because matakana is a very relaxing place and pizza is a very relaxing food...."

Anna

"Love coming here on tuesdays for a game of pool and pint Of beer from my fave bartender in mata stewy.Good yarns with the locals out back...."

Twigs

"That's what lunch at @rustypelicanmatakana looked like. A big bowl of mussels and some pan seared salmon. It is a little expensive, but the food..."

Kymberlee Müller

"I don't usually write reviews, however, I felt that after having such a good experience over the weekend that I had to. My cousin and uncle had a..."

Hannah Ryan

"Popped into the Rusty the other day for a pizza after the beach with some friends and we were not disappointed! Our waitress was very pleasant and..."

Maudy

"OMG, the rusty pelican pizzas are the best i've ever had. Generous toppings with organic chicken on the mexican pizza was delicious and full of..."

Will Finlay

"Been here several times before. Always okay. Had lunch today. Service was quick, efficient, and friendly. Ordered prawn salad and chicken nibbles...."

Patrick Tong

"Came here on rainy Saturday afternoon, was quiet inside, the fire was on very warm and cosy. Staff were friendly and the service was great really..."

Samantha Grace

"Whenever we visit Matakana, despite already being full from all the market food, we still can't help ourselves but to come to this place for amazing..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"We were slated to reach Matakana for lunch on 15 May 16 but overshot the place and managed to find our way back after a longish detour. This made for..."

Narayanan Valadi

"Whoever the chef was that cooked my medium-rare rib-eye steak that day I had lunch here deserves a medal. lol Well seasoned and cooked to..."

TheMʌverick

"Have been to Rusty's a few times. Reliable food, huge and maybe a little too big on portions. Sometimes the food can be bland. The pizzas are ok...."

Pugsly

"Really enjoying been there, especially after a whole morning shopping at the Matakana Vintage farm market😂 The Salmon pizza is heaven. Very tasty...."

Xin He

"Ok so it's bar food, nothing wrong with that and I'm rating in this context The meals were huge! I got the ribs and my Partner got calamari both..."

Tina Harrison

"Rusty Pelican serves typical bar food, so don't expect too much. I love coming here after a long day at one of the beaches up North! The pizzas,..."

Charlene Weaver

"After coming here two weekends in a row I can say that the rusty pelican serves good honest pub food. I can safely say that if you come..."

Laura Hunt

"A great choice in Matakana - lots of choice on the menu, something for everyone. When we walked in on a Saturday, no-one came over to greet so there..."

Emily Pavey

"Long standing Matakana restaurant and pub specializing in very good pizza. A bit pricey but it is a cheerful spot and the service is quick and..."

Layton

"Great Pizza every time! We haven't tried any of the other meals as of yet, but will definitely try their seafood and ribs dishes as they look very..."

S B

"We always call in at the Rusty with the kids for a Pizza. Our family favourite!The "Red rooster" Sweet cilli Chicken pizza is yumJust what..."

Anthony Matijasevich

"Stopped in for late lunch/dinner to wait for traffic to subside a little. Beatutiful day for it so we sat outside. After reading the reviews,..."

Bulking Steerco

" Have been here several times. Pizza is always good; hot, fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend the spicy chicken one. Pizza is a bit pricey at $28..."

Dallace Wulf

"Good value pizzas and very decent portions. We ordered the mini one and some curly fries to share and was blown away by how full we got! Definitely..."

Jenny Cao

"Have been here several times and yes the food is great. The meals are good, the pizzas are good, the desserts are good. The service is excellent and..."

NevB

"I recently took the AK rugby team up to this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed and so was all the players, the pizzas where huge and the other..."

Craig Lister

"excellent food and huge servings go with an empty stomach for a good feed. great..."

Neil Jones

"Recommend this place to others. Great food and service-fab pizza, the best Pizza in Auckland..."

Coffee4two

"Had booked for Thurs 13 March but on passing ate there on Wed 12 March as well. Our third visit. Good value meals. Pleasant atmosphere and wonderful..."

Blair Pilcher

"Awesome feed. Agree pizzas the best in town. Cheers. Will be back for sure. Oh the ribs too, beast of a feed...."

John Point

"Having now been to the Rusty, I say "boo" to all those who gave one star because of the drinking water saga.... Couldn't have been clearer what the..."

Chris Monkton

"I thoroughly enjoyed my "sweep it off the floor Pizza".i enjoyed the friendly patrons, staff and owners conversation.I will definitely be..."

Sam Coutts

"Great pizzas. The Godfather is our favorite. Good meals too but very consistent whereas the pizzas are always great. Good pub..."

Susan Vize

"We had a very enjoyable family dinner at the Rusty Pelican. The food and wine was tasty and our lovely waiter was polite, friendly and very..."

Lisa Watson

"Woohoo is the correct saying, this place is as good as it gets!! You cant not award them a Five Star. We had the most amazing night. Service was..."

Trina Parkes

"Matakana is a fantastic area to visit should you ever find yourself in Auckland and Rusty Pelican is surely one of the best places to dine there. I..."

Jane Green

"My family and I where told about the rusty in Australia by friends who know we where traveling to New Zealand. Matakana was a very nice place to..."

Greg Anderson

"I have been to the Rusty Pelican in Matakana a number of times. The food is always great. The new popcorn shrimp dish on the menu is amazing, great..."

Jemma Harvey

"Great food and excellent vibe.Lots of good food to choose fromAn enjoyable evening for..."

Gill Thurlow

"I currently went to the Rusty Pelican for a meal with myself and a few friends on a trip up to the coastal area on the weekend. What a treat! Between..."

Sharni Harris

"What a fantastic place to eat. I have eaten here many times over the years. The menu has heaps of options and caters for everyone. The place provides..."

Sammy

"My kids and us love to dine at Rusty Pelican. For a casual restaurant this place ticks all the boxes. Very children friendly with kids games..."

Lena Chrapowicka

"Best pizzas in town and an awesome selection!! YUM! Loving the weeknight specials too, a treat for the locals! Thanks Rusty..."

Mupps

"I would highly recommend this place if you are visiting Matakana. We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience here. Great food, with a vast menu and..."

SANDY LISTER

"We had a great time here. Would strongly recommend this place to visit in Matakana. Fantastic..."

Latska

"Paying for the water is not a big deal when the food you get here is great . Every meal ive ever eaten here has impressed me and when i walked across..."

Jason Dewitt

"This place is amazing, absolute bang for your buck . They only serve bottled water but all the proceeds go to a charity and i have no problem in..."

Tracey Flintoff

"I went to the roast night on Wednesday in the Rusty Pelican with four other friends,we booked at 6:30pm lucky because the restaurant full,we know..."

Sam

"Lovely food. Place a bit barn like and noisy though. I'd probably go..."

Justine Green

"if you are coming into the ww,matakana or omaha areas,you won't find better than the Rusty P!!Locals and visitors alike pack this place throughout..."

Andrew Langsford

"Having been to numerous restaurants, cafes and bars over the years locally, nationally and periodcally internationally... I have come to know that if..."

Rachael Aitken

"If you are dining in Matakana you can't go past the Rusty, beautiful large meals at very reasonable prices and very competent attentive staff, well..."

T Harrison

"I can certainly recommend the Wednesday night Roast Special. Soup was tasty, but only just warm when served. Nice to have a choice of three meats..."

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