New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in New Plymouth

"It's a beautiful cafe with tasty yummy food and amazing coffee... Like seriously amazing...it's worth the visit and everything is comparatively..."

Daisy Capon

Madi Davy

"Had the most beautiful dinner at Gusto last night. Lovely lady greeted us & showed us to table. Very friendly lady was our waitress. Food was..."

Jo Meo

"Was so nice sitting on the deck. The staff were lovely. Food was great. Would definitely come back..."

Amy Yeates

"Amazing meal, and AAAA+++++ Service from the wait staff. Was a little delay between entree and main but there were two large groups. The young lady..."

Alice Poa

"Good place to go with beautiful sea view. The restaurant was super clean, the staff were friendly. Foods were all delicious especially the lamb..."

Andi Guo

"Love love love...beautiful brunch inside with views of ocean and..."

CarolE

"Amazing location, great view, nice coffee and apple muffin. Will be back for a..."

A L

"A wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent, and the ambiance is quite nice as well. The tables are well separated for private conversation without..."

Chinmay Pandit

"Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous view of the sea/ beachfront. There is a large, efficient and friendly staff. We were 5 at our table but our..."

Helen Langton

"The food was amazing & even though we were a large group of 15, we were served in record time by very pleasant staff. Photos of the French Toast & my..."

Glenyse Hargraves

"Best coffee to have in this amazing place.. i loved the yummy breakfast .. staff was very friendly and got it served in no..."

Jemini patel

"This restaurant is amazing!! The team are super friendly!! The atmosphere is really welcoming with a vibe that draws you in and you do not want to..."

Lynlie Rogers

"Had a wonderful breakfast of eggs bene Gusto style. It was one of the best I've eaten. All 4 meals were top of the range. Great attentive service and..."

Wendy Green

Treehouse Bar & Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Totally recommend this place. Was warm and inviting, the staff are friendly and the food was great. My steak was cooked perfectly, the portion size..."

Esther Adam

"I've been here several time over the last couple of years for the likes of work functions and bingo. The treehouse makes for an amazing venue! I..."

Liana Stockwell

"Have some good weekend lunches here catching up with friends over a couple of drinks. I'm not much for cake or dessert but theirs are made on the..."

Kevin Breedveld

"Excellent value for money - Steaks are cooked to perfection and desserts are hand made - I can highly recommend the Kahlua..."

Leigh Taiwhati

"Business lunch at Treehouse Bar and Bistro with three other likeminded women. The food was nutritious and abundant. My choice of glazed pork ribs..."

Olena Williams

"Food was delicious,best steak and guiness pie, I've ever had, super fresh and amazing pastry. Outstanding..."

Kelly Dixon

"Great Kiwi Pub... everything you..."

Kake Maoate

"Great food, tasty and plenty of it. Quick service and friendly..."

Sally Ann Saies

"Great place with friendly staff and a wide selection of drinks. We struggled to find places to put our bikes but eventually secured some options...."

Suraya Sidhu Singh

"Its selling a nice pint of Creamy (Guinness) for eneryone to..."

liam mc cann

"Loved my meals here. As a group we have tried a few of the meals and they were..."

Lisa Pemberton

"Shane was awesome. The food fantastic and the environment with a baby absolutely perfect. We'll be..."

Maxi Martin

"Great atmosphere, lovely staff, delicious food and tasty cocktails. Highly recommend and definitely visit again when in the area. Thank..."

All Things Florence

"Absolutely lovely meal we were so happy with the meal and fast efficient service, I highly..."

Lynda

"Great food. Staff were quick and onto it. Food arrived timely and was well priced. Definitely recommend- will be..."

Rhys

"Had an enjoyable meal with my family here. Great food and service. Small pub with eating area and pool tables. Easy to get to and..."

mike craig

"Had a ball watching the RWC staff were amazing considering how busy it..."

Susan Warren

"Wonderful experience for a first time visiting the treehouse bar and bistro, bookings were very easy, we were looked after by lovely staff, the food..."

Amy Whale

"Good food. Lovely atmosphere. Loved the..."

Gillian Ryan-Sloan

"It's your local. Great pub experience, food beverage, pool, game machines, Quiz nights,..."

mark blance

"Really great food and value for..."

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"My husband and I went to Treehouse on Friday night 9 Sept 2022. the food was absolutely fantastic. My husband ordered a medium steak and it was..."

Isabel Kotze

Botanix Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We visited the café while shopping for plants, and sat in a beautiful outdoor environment. Good service from the staff. Generous and nutritious..."

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"We have breakfast here most Sundays and always get great service and a good value for money breakfast. Coffee is always good and hot. Always a good..."

Michele

"Attend many birthday lunches here for some reason. It is in a lovely spot in Palmers with nice outdoor seating overlooking a beautiful plant..."

Vixmeister

"Very good coffee which is essential for a cafe. Always happy with food choices. The atmosphere is the view of the garden centre and much of the..."

Linda Jones

"One of the best food experience . OMG the full breakfast was fabulous! The food was very delicious and the staff was really friendly . The owners of..."

senesh dolawatta

"100 percent recommend this place .. I had a beef burger with fries and omg the burger was melt in your mouth goodness I cannot rave enough over it ....."

Karen Vince

"loved the place. good coffee and really yummie gf egg benedict with spinach and tomato 😍🤤👌. loved that you could see all the flowers, plants..."

Luise Zimmermann

"We had a delicious and filling breakfast here. The eggs were amazing with creamy mushrooms. Coffee was..."

Aditya jadeja

"Great place for lunch food was nice service was..."

Glenda Krutz

"Popped in today to try out cafe botannix on the recommendation of a friend, the service is excellent and the food was wonderful very impressed and..."

Mike Ekdahl

"Perfectly cooked food, eggs done Perfectly they could train a few top tier local restaurants a thing or two on a well cooked..."

Pond Well

"Very pleasant visit. Mushrooms on toast are highly..."

Dawn Hall

"The food and coffee selection is very good. Good location , great service, good food selection, fair value. Recommended and would happily..."

Nawarathna Abeseela

Monica's Eatery

79/100 (1436 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Monica’s is fresh and stylish, loved the look and feel of the place. Staff are super friendly and so helpful. I ordered kedgeree for..."

Lisa

"The food was so good we came back twice during our short stay in NP. The healthy breakfast option - porridge served with coconut cream was simply..."

Toby Jug

"First time here and this place looked nice. We ordered calamari and baby octopus and i ordered the Cajun chicken salad. It was lovely the chicken was..."

Dondon3000

"Very friendly service from their waitstaff Sandro - he definitely made our visit memorable. He was relatable and took interest in our table and our..."

Kai -

"I came here with my mates for breakfast. It was one of the best cafes I've ever been in NZ. My chia seed pudding was so smooth and delicious. The..."

Cynthia Vanisha Paul

"Great brunch spot, especially for pre art gallery visit, with s nice range of menu items from your classic eggs several ways through to breakfast..."

EpiCurious

"Beautiful resturant attached to LenLye in New Plymouth.Ambience, decor and service great We had dessert on a late Saturday night and it was..."

Meg

"As a group of friends doing a road trip to New Plymouth, we chanced upon Monica's after the place we originally intended to go to was closed for New..."

Sticks, Fork & Knife

"What a fantastic spot! Such amazing decor and food! We had breakfast here as we were staying across the road at King & Queen Hotel Suites. The..."

Sarah McTaggart

"Beautiful breakfasts, great coffee, lovely decor. Pea and ricotta fritters and breakfast salad is outstanding. Return every visit to New Plymouth...."

Varsha Paul

"Great location. The atmosphere and decor is really light and has a lovely feel. The staff are friendly and attentive. Breakfast is a delight, their..."

Jen Hilford

"I love this place so much! It is comfortable and cozy. The food served was so yummylicious! I especially love their clam pasta! Something..."

Cindy Ong

"Food was pretty good but service was very slow. We waited at least half an hour for our mains and restaurant wasn't even busy. Also, somewhat..."

Sakura She

"If you come to New Plymouth, I highly recommend this place the food is great, atmosphere is great and the friendly staff are awesome 🙂 almost..."

Sean Cuttriss

"Had lunch here on our first day in New Plymouth. We had such a good experience that we returned again the next day. Highlight was definitely the flat..."

Jonathan Luo

"Had heard great things about the food and it did not disappoint. The Eggs Benedict was wonderful, full of flavor and filling. Carrot fruit juice was..."

Jim Baudino

"The best high end breakfasts, great coffee, orange juice. So good we went 2 days in a row while visiting New Plymouth. Superb spot beside the art..."

John Kavanagh

"What a gem in New Plymouth! I've been quite disappointed with a few of the places we tried, but Monica's eatery saved the trip! I absolutely love..."

Cristina Costache

"Hands down one of the best cafe/breakfast I’ve had in NZ! Great coffee, and even better food - enjoyed every bite of my crumpet with the mascarpone..."

Jo

"One of the most gorgeous cafes in Taranaki!! They have a great range of cabinet, menu and drink options. We had a giant slab of carrot cake loaf with..."

Isabella Clague

"Everything tastes better in New Plymouth especially if you start your day with breakfast at Monica's. I had the Florentine. Outstanding. Everything..."

Mark Cossin

"Went for lucnch yesterday with my family, was really good atmosphere and staff service was great. Food was also tasty. But not suitable with kids as..."

chirag patel

"Order 3 food Egg benedict Honey mustard fried chicken Beef chick ragu 5/5,..."

Jackson Goh

Lone Star

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favorite restaurant in New Plymouth. I have been dining there for more than 3 times. Always exceed my expectation and never let me down...."

Melissa WANG

"After visiting Lone Star New Plymouth last night I am very happy to retract my review from 04/02/18 stating "We won't be back". We were pleasantly..."

Sanicanes

"Addicted to their Dixie chicken and just love the coleslaw. Large size portions means I tend to ask for the smaller portion offered. It is honest..."

Vixmeister

"Love this place. Cannot fault. The food is a bit pricey but for the quality and quantity it is perfect. Cheers for the awesome food and primo steaks!..."

Murdina

"I've been here several times the kids love this place. While I have always found the food to be good and there is always massive portions. ..."

Harmony Toia

"husband and I went for dinner..was busy and noisy but ok.was greeted and seated promptly..introduced to our waitress Meland she was a..."

Grace

"Had a very nice meal here, quick service. Had a waitress called Taylor, she was the best waitress I've ever had, and I've eaten in some of Auckland..."

Gemma G

"Lone Star's are always consistence with both the presentation of the food and level of service.This one is no different with a great team..."

David Boshier

"Recommend to EVERYONE - the meal sizes are huge and the food is always great. Have dined here a number of times and always impressed. Can be a..."

Mandy B

"The food (lamb) was so good! It was juicy and tender been here everyday for dinner and the service was great! They remebered us after the first..."

Claudia Lo

"Lone Star New Plymouth, New Zealand. As one of my all time favorite I ordered the Lamb dish & my partner ordered Campfire Burrito (veg). Both the..."

Dr. Subhash Chand

"Very nice restaurant. Ribeye stake was perfect and Pork ribs was littebit hard but taste so..."

boseong jeong

"Chicken was soft and delicious.Small dessert for children and good! The staff were..."

Hyunju Kim

"Entire meal was great along with the staff. I would happily reccomend thi place to..."

Rodney Piripi

"After reading the reviews of a number of places it was clear not to risk anywhere else for a good feed of steak and chips. Staff super friendly and..."

Pete Belt

"Service was good, staff very friendly. Meals were huge, but worth the $$, they were delicious! Kids first drink & small dessert are free, which is..."

Anderson Family

"Food was fantastic , tried the ribs for the first time and wasn't disappointed, beautiful flavors , my wife had the lamb and said it very tender and..."

Brian Pearse

"We love Lonestar and it is our go to restaurant whenever we travel anywhere. New Plymouth is by far the best one we've been too! The server was very..."

Anthony Wilson

"Great service indeed. Went there on a very busy night (after the rugby) and had the manager come up and ask if we would be happy to have a table in..."

Bayley Tippins

"The outdoor table was perfect for my family's wild little ones. The service was exceptional, quick, and accurate. The drinks and ribs were great, the..."

A M

"Delicious food, huge portions. Kids meals are big enough for an adult. Fantastic service right up until the end, when the kids desserts came out & we..."

Kerry Peacock

"Good size meals (which you would expect considering the prices). The chips are quite soft. If you like steak then they do this well. Some of the..."

Jesse W

"lovely restaurant. pleasant..."

Richard Teng

"The decor really sets the atmosphere which is great. It makes you feel like you are out in the wild west. The food was good but it took a while to..."

Werner Sevenster (Manne)

Three Sisters Brewery

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic find on a recent trip. Dog friendly and she was treated like a queen! Food was super yum and really reasonably priced, staff were very..."

Lisa Jones

"The Three Sisters Brewery has a GREAT atmosphere and the service is excellent! I would suggest this if your looking for a cozy, filling meal. Also..."

Anja Monaghan

"Great little brewery, right near the heart of the city. Fabulous range of beers on tap. Try a flight/paddle of 4, 5, or 6 beers. A good number of..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

"Already had their beer during my trip and are one of my favourites. The brewery / bar at itself is also worth a visit especially as the town and..."

Cedric Wagner

"Really friendly brewey in town in New Plymouth. Great selection of beers that are brewed on site. Constantly changing tap menu but good options in..."

Danny Bedingfield

"Great spot for really good original craft beers. Awesome service too. Menu looked great for some munchies with the beers but we had already eaten...."

Tracey Drinkwater

"Fabulous range of beers, great food & friendly service! After a few visits I notice the super variety & constantly changing well crafted beers. Ideal..."

Mike E

"The variety of beer on tap is very impressive and the food selection, although limited. Is very good and tasty. The only let down would be the floor..."

Robert Coster

"Great Place, love the beers and the Food is great for a small..."

André Ploeg

"Great food! An incredible range of beers with a world of flavours. This little brewery continues to win national and international awards. Punching..."

Ross Bennett

"Though I went in to the Three sister's Brewery, I could not try their ale's and alcohol as I was there for work. Their food though is superb!! The..."

Francois Izatt

"Happily stumbled upon the best vegan dinner I've eaten in New Plymouth. So many delicious options! Buffalo cauliflower was the pick of the bunch...."

Fraser Griffiths

"I am raving to everyone about your monthly box of 12 subscription. Every box is a delight but Decembers box was an absolute banger. Merry Xmas and..."

DJ Rawling

"Really creative selection of beers and friendly service in a funky location. Chilli dog was tasty..."

Martin Bridges

"Popped in for lunch... top notch beer (had the Samba), food was really good - salt and pepper squid, honey soy chicken, and polenta fries were all..."

Alastair Fairley

"We’ve just had a weekend in New Plymouth and went for a late afternoon beer session on Friday, and returned tonight for more beers and dinner. We..."

Pam Shipley

"It seemed to be a good atmosphere. Very busy tonight, possibly due to Beers & Bass, including a live DJ. It was very loud, but bright which was..."

Savannah Hyssong

"On Good Friday, we just wanted to have a drink, but a nice guy with a French accent told us we also have to get some food. Food and beer were..."

Christopher Huth

Juliana's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food and service! Was impressed thoroughly enjoyed the choice, and our waiters were very attentive. Kids enjoyed the menu and a lovely..."

Emma Renee

"Friendly staff and good food. Went here for dinner with my family and had a great experience. The waitress was very cheerful throughout the..."

Wapatino

"My husband and I had dinner here on 24/1/14 and we thoroughly enjoyed it.I'm not sure which planet some of these other reviews are from as we..."

Elizabeth McKay

"So far, this place has made the most delicious burger I have had in years. I recommend trying this beef burger full of fillings with a delicious..."

Linda Waru

"The food was very nice and they are very helpful and friendly too. But it took an hour to get our..."

Karen Belton

"My family and i stayed at the motel for 2 nights so they had breakfast buffer. It was so yumm! We filled up on day 2 before going home. Definitely..."

Renee Verbitsky

"Friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff. Dishes were well presented and very tasty. We had the jaegerschnitzel and the pork belly. Both dishes..."

Glenda Phillips

"Wow, what a great atmosphere. Dinner here was amazing. Service was brilliant, had the best steak I've had in a long time. The waitresses were so warm..."

Taryn Arnold

"very nice food great service friendly staff would go back as well cooked would of like main a little bit hotter on plate but over all delicious..."

anthony leonard

"Lovely atmosphere, plenty of room between tables so not crammed in. Staff wereovely and attentive. The food was beautiful. The brisket was so moist..."

Honeybee Johnson

"We had an amazing waitress, the food was..."

Simone Simpson

"Excellent customer service, great staff, great food.. ribeye perfectly cooked. Thank..."

Troy B

"Absolutley wonderful restaurant located in Devon St East in New Plymouth. The food was delicious, moreish and the servings were large. The prices..."

Haydn Murdoch

"Beautiful food, well priced, good service..."

Ray Roberts

"Great service, friendly helpful staff and the food was really really..."

Aaron Livingston

"Good food but menu could have more options. Steak was perfect. Ample parking. All in all a nice evening..."

Aspi Bilia

Bach On Breakwater

78/100 (1060 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"A lovely cafe with delicious food, outstanding service and a beautiful setting. Reminded me of a super restaurant on the foreshore of Laihana in..."

Virginia Humphrey-taylor

"The location of the place is amazing. Plenty of car parking spaces and the view is nice. The place has great decor and good seating. Service was..."

Chetan Shah

"Florentine eggs with mushrooms, oh what a heavenly meal. Missus had seafood chowder and did rate it highly. Lovely atmosphere and would be great..."

Aleš Karhánek

"My partner and I came in on one of their busy weekdays, only had an hour on our hands so expected to inhale and leave again by the time we got our..."

Bree Halverson

"it was my birthday and my husband brought me here. i had the seafood chowder, which was absolutely delicious. Compliments to the chef. my husband had..."

Charles Clarke

"I love dining here and will continue to come back again and again. One of the best menus to cater to vegetarians with so many tasty options to choose..."

Amy Johnson

"We visited this place for brunch on a busy Sunday morning, yet got our 4 meals and drinks very fast. The waitresses were smiley and helpful despite..."

Jemma Read

"North Taranaki Cycling Advocates had a great visit to Bach on Breakwater as part of our Bring on Summer yellow-themed bike ride yesterday. Coffees..."

Suraya Sidhu Singh

"Excellent location right on the coastal walkway in New Plymouth near the harbour, good reasonably priced menu for both breakfast & lunch. The food..."

David Mackie

"Recently went there for lunch during a very busy period. I thought we were in for a very long wait. How wrong i was. Not a long wait, serving size..."

Rodney Bearman

"Couldn't believe how quick all our drinks and food came especially on a packed day. Also the table service for removing our dishes was super quick...."

Naecoutts

"Very yummy food and delicious Mocha in a..."

The Wolf

"This is one of my favorite Cafe's in New Plymouth. Location is great especially when you see the waves coming over the mole. Nice atmosphere and good..."

Detlef

Selente Arlar

"Update Nov 2023: disappointed with my food today. Seafood chowder had no seafood in it and was just like a bowl of cheese sauce for $21. Sweetcorn..."

Matthew Mills

"Both my husband and I chose seafood options and thought they were delicious. We were well looked after and enjoyed the..."

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