Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Tauranga

"Found the Hop House on a rainy day in Tauranga while trying to find somewhere to have a drink or two. A fantastic place to find. Dedicated craft..."

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Good Local

91/100 (2074 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a lovely brunch here on Sunday and had the griddle cakes... OMG they were amazing!! Highly recommend for those who are after a special treat..."

Nikki Reyneke

"Awesome food....top staff so pleasant and friendly....excellent service...loved the beautiful atmosphere of the place. Be back for sure..highly..."

Raewyn Boyd

"Totally delicious! The food blew me away. The food was just incredible! I will definitely be going back for another dinner and a great atmosphere...."

Dawne Quaife

"Great place, great food(recommend the Caesar burger 10/10) excellent service. I need to get back to find a nice craft beer..."

Anthony Chadwick

"Had a yummy pizza here tonight with my good friends Karen, Carol and Ray......very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere.....would..."

Gail Gadsby

"A huge thank you to the morning crew today - my Sunday started with a gym visit, I then walked home and discovered my flatmate had mistakenly locked..."

Treena Percy

"Awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed the menu, service, food and cost is very affordable. Highly recommend this dining experience..."

Cheryl Pollock

"Came all the way over from the Mount and was not disappointed! The platter for 2 was just right and sooo tasty! Excellent service, a lovely table..."

Jen Talbot

"Went for my birthday at the new local. Service was great and food was good "pub tucker". It was a family affair so the child friendly environment was..."

Debbie N Ross Brown

"Love it! Always can be sure to get a good meal Great friendly service And fantastic atmosphere! The owners are just as awesome and you even see them..."

Charise Lawrence

"The kids loved making there own pizza what an awesome idea. Our food was also amazing and I loved how fast the food came out. Super friendly staff we..."

Lisa Parker

"A great Valentines Dinner with Jackie Busby. Did the Valentines special and we really enjoyed the Lamb Wellington. Great service, great staff and a..."

Erle Busby

"Awesome place. Really enjoyed everything - food, service (our waitress Tiffany was lovely!)and atmosphere. Will definitely be coming..."

Josh Newton

"Great food and the best service. Had an awesome meal Xmas Eve. Big thumbs up from the kids...."

Nicole Spargo

"Had a great Mothers Day evening with my daughter lastnight. Food was great. My steak was perfectly cooked just the way i like it�. Sticky date..."

Rachael Tata

"yum, yum, yum, great food and great service - first visit will def be..."

Richelle Lee

"Good Local is a long awaited and very welcome addition to our fabulous local community. Friendly staff with great attitudes, Great food and of..."

Janet O'Shea

"Starting our Brewbus tour at Good Local what an excellent experience , Paul was our host and he led us through an exquisite tasting of Good George..."

Karen Carding

"Always have a great meal here. The staff are..."

K VD

"Great little bay and restaurant. I recognised the owner from a bar in the city. He is still hands on and runs a very tight ship. Great food, good..."

Clark Nemeth

"First time there. Absolutely loved the food! From the moist chicken burger to the dessert, everything was A++ Made to feel welcome when we arrived..."

Reno Marshall

"Great service. A really friendly vibe. The salads are so good. Would come back for that! Though we feel the calamari is lack of flavor, and flat..."

Sandra Zou

"Just had some snacks before dinner. Food was delicious and the customer service was excellent. Children friendly, my daughter got the colourful..."

Ying Wang

"Mark, Mel and the the team at The Good Local have created an environment that is welcoming, friendly, and relaxing. It really is a GREAT local..."

Janet OShea

"Awesome night for dinning in but book to be sure to have table or walk in like I did great staff happy to help in any way you need delicious food..."

Shane Edwards

"Good 👍 Korean chicken felt funny at the first bite, but could not stop eating it addictive. It will go really well with beer. Staffs are friendly..."

Alex Sangyo Lee

"Every time I come here owner is a complete gentleman. I mistakingly placed an order for the wrong day and waited for it to be delivered. Went in to..."

Q Lloyd

"Great place to pop into for a bite to eat. Pizza's looked good, but my steak was so tasty. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Great on a cold..."

Joe Ingle

"The "Good Local" certainly lives up to its name and doesn't disappoint! Great food with a great selection of beverages to match and with the polite,..."

Chris Bold

"The food was delicious and the atmosphere was not too busy, but we went at 7.30pm on a..."

Toni Taylor

"Great service from the staff. Good selection of food and..."

Huw Morgan

"Delicious food enjoyed by everyone at the table tonight, even the toddler devoured his fish and chips with delight. Great selection of drinks as with..."

Samuel Edmunds

"Amazing food, coupled with great service and place to sit, chill and enjoy the company you are with. We really enjoyed the i guess patio area as the..."

Frank waiomio

"The calamari here is to die for. Pizzas are also not..."

Danny Tsai

"Always enjoy going here. The pork belly was amazing. Great service and friendly..."

Saint Whatuira

"Update 2021 - Always great food at the Local and the host is just so friendly as are the rest of the staff. Try the rosti stack! Amazing! - 2019..."

Patrick Van Rinsvelt

"Cant believe I hadn't discovered this place earlier, it's only just up the road! Food was absolutely divine & the staff were my kinda..."

Ms 4th of July

Brew Craft Beer Pub

"Good beer. Nice and correct serving. Greate Place, Day and..."

Johan Sangberg

""Where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same You wanna be..."

Scott Sambell

"Dinner was pretty good, if not very plain. I got the steak, it was literally a plain piece of steak, some lettuce and tomato, and a bowl of mashed..."

Nikki Bollen

"First trip to Tauranga and our feet found their way here. Craft beer and tasty menu didn't disappoint. Bar tender friendly, enthusiastic &..."

Helen Gardner

"Whats not to like? Great range of beers. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Everything a bar needs wrapped up in a fantastic location on the downtown..."

Antony Howard

"Reasonable prices for nice food. Great pizza. Huge meals good value for money. Pork belly dish very..."

Wendy Williams

"This place is located in a perfect place with the sea right in front. All you need is a beer in your hand to enioy the beauty. the staff is friendly..."

Arnold Aaron

"Good food. Good beer. Friendly staff. Live music. Quiz night. Great..."

Mark Simpson

"Great place to try different beers and food is great too. Enjoyed my..."

Craig Woodley

"Decent beer, excellent service. Great atmosphere and choice of live..."

Chris Parnell (FlashMedallion)

"My wife and I really liked the lunches. Duck taco's and calamari salad. Fantastic service. Friendly..."

David O'Brien

"Great bar and food options, amazing platter selection. good..."

Chris Dawson

"Not sure if it is an ongoing thing, but there was an awful lot of Croucher on tap and not many other breweries. Great..."

Karen Geerts

"Friendly atmosphere, great beer, smiley staff and a cool blues outfit playing live...."

Scott Christopher

"Good view, good service and the paddle deal is great for trying different types of..."

Simon Frisby

"Cool place. Was packed beyond a joke when I was here so good and bad haha, had fun but then had to get out..."

Aden Omnet

"A fantastic selection of beers, and food to be enjoyed whilst taking in the Tauranga..."

Paul Margan

"Great night out. Great pizza and beer. Great pub..."

Ivan Munkedal

"Very good Croucher beer and friendly..."

R B

Montre Atelier Du Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food, with beautiful customer service. A fair price, for an artistic culinary delight... really enjoyed the setting, earlier..."

Tipene Reddington

"This is a well presented classy cafe with a retro theme. A refreshing unexpected find in the lovely place of Omokoroa. Very well presented cabinet..."

Chris Dawson

"Ohh wow, what a stunning establishment, Beautiful food made on site, Stunning styley french inspired deco, Best cakes AND hot choc with the sante bar..."

Melanie Jacobs

"We came for breakfast and it was an amazing experience. The cabinet food and the breakfast menu was great with many options. Everything looks really..."

Saleh Alanazi

"I absolutely call in and get chips or a meal every time I supermarket shop there. As i love their food. Their pastas and dinners, takeaway and eat in..."

Queen Aysha

"The staff are wonderful and helpful. Booked a table for 10 ladies. Great food, great atmosphere, great staff and service. Everyone enjoyed eating..."

Sue Lessing

"Surprise find. Not what I was expecting. I've walked past plenty and thought it was simply a cute cafe at the entrance of a supermarket. Went for..."

Mitchell Speedboats

"Phenomenal coffee! I love the calm and relaxing atmosphere of Montrè cafe. The owner is incredibly kind and passionate and provides a wonderful..."

ciara Totton

"I’ve eaten dinner here twice in two weeks and recommend both the eggplant parmigiana ($30) and the pudim ($13, creme caramel). The staff are very..."

Christine Plank

"This cafe and restaurant is a real treasure.Took my 88 year old mother in law for a farewell dinner before her return to Boston. Dinner main..."

Rose Murphy

"A lovey place to grab a coffee or treat, but I highly recommend you stay an enjoy a meal while soaking in the warm hospitality and lovely ambiance...."

Wyoming Flooring Outlet

"good service, wonderful food, nice place with classic decor, the best cafe in New..."

Rafael Fontinele

Tauranga Citizens Club

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Was here for a couples pool competition. Nice spacious place. Ordered the Jumbo Burger 🍔 I can say the jumbo burger combo lived up to its name!..."

Brons “Bronz” Lolesi

"Very impressed. The meal was fantastic,staff very helpful and friendly,Mark huckstep was playing,great singer,really good night celebrating my mums..."

Robyn Curd

"Dined in, fantastic food & Service. Enjoy the background music whilst eating. Stayed for the raffle draws. Nice chilled older crowd. Love going to..."

Christina May Cruickshank

"We're there for after funeral in back room with bar. Friendly staff but the room was terribly noisy when filled with people.. had to leave after 1hr,..."

June McVeigh

"Great place to eat and socialise, the food is also great and very good price for the huge quantity of food you get. $15.50 for a small meal and..."

Vaun

"Had a great meal steak and eggs just right and played money in the bag and won cash 💸 💰 love ❤️ it the staff are always happy and service..."

Tanya Ogden

"Had a great night here food tasty alcohol reasonably..."

Shane Peake

"Great family oldies and all walks of life atmosphere reminds me of my childhood . Great place to have a yarn and get over your stresses of life..."

Paddy Dowden

"Our group Club 55 who bowl at Tenpin Tauranga every Thursday morning. Once we finish we go over at the Citizens Club for lunch. Photos form our Xmas ..."

Ina Hannah

"Wonderful place, food great. and company sparkling. Many organised events as..."

jocelyn remetis

"Didn't have any food so unable to..."

John Kendrick

"For a meal, excellent value! Can't believe how much I got, and how good it was, for how little I paid. Amazing value..."

Faye Ager

"Delicious food. Helpful staff. Good..."

Glenn Campbell

"A great venue for freedom life style village's pool..."

Colin McGaughran

"Lovely food and cheap drinks if you are a..."

Jan Saxton

"Did not know about this place at first. Absolutely awesome. Great food at super affordable..."

Gerhard Snyman

"Awsome atmosphere great..."

Glen Macaulay

"Hearty meals, friendly staff..."

Laurence Liddell

"We went here after a funeral as non members. One of our party was a member of another club so we managed to be able to go in after some negotiation...."

Karen Cullen

Oasis Bar And Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Love this place. I went this evening and it was quiet and had a good atmosphere. Staffs were very friendly and kind. Food is absolutely great. We..."

Alice

"This place has never let us down. The food is great & not over priced, lovely atmosphere & staff are always friendly. A real nice pub to come to..."

Ngere Paul

"Great experience. Food was so delicious and fresh. Staff are very friendly and polite, specifically Jordan. I enjoyed their services and I highly..."

Meisam Ziaei

"Excellent! Food,dessert, coffee Perfect!we already booked again ! ATMOSPHERE,service great! Highly..."

TAPRI TAPRI

"Great atmosphere, amazing food and staff, lots of gluten free options. Best ribs I ever..."

Paula Tesch

"We went to this place as we saw a coupon available on grabone. We were a bit shocked looking at the full house restaurant with no spare tables. This..."

Arnold Aaron

"Under new management, the service is amazing, the menu mentioned below has changed to what is listed below and has changed for the better, it has..."

Janine Ross

"The food was delicious and well presented. The service was very good and catered for our specific needs. Have been going to this local pub a few..."

Corne Potgieter

"Had a group gather at Oasis for dinner and drinks, had a great experience. Food was delicious, service was fantastic and the music and general..."

Liana Hotham

"Had a great time! Amazing atmosphere, great service, caring staff, fair prices,best steak..."

Paula Tesch

"Absolutely awesome- great vibes, live music, great service, friendly staff. New owners have really turned this place around. Well worth a visit if..."

cheryl

"Good affordable meal. Friendly staff, quick..."

Ashley Weyers

"The food was great here as was the service. Was not happy though when we discovered that because we were First Table on some of the items we were..."

Peter Hosie

"Great meal and portions were awesome. Waitress was super good and fun. Most enjoyable night..."

Helen Lynam

Rain Bar & Restaurant

83/100 (1590 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Baylee and her team catered for our group of 25 for my Mums 80th. The food and service were excellent. Thank you guys..."

Nicky Darley

"Service second to none, actually the best I’ve had in a long time. Nothing was a problem, I had only just made it to my chair and was asked if I..."

Karl Berghan

"Went here for lunch with 3 adults and 2 kids, 3years old and under. I ordered the lamb ribs, pulled pork burger and for my son I ordered the..."

Orewa Talitonu

"Loving the revamp! Had a wonderful breakfast. Food was served promptly, friendly staff and a great..."

Sam Norton

"Great service, food nice great..."

TAPRI TAPRI

"The cafe next door was crowded and overflowing so I thought I'd try Rain Bar next door for breakfast and I'm glad I did. The staff were attentive..."

Anita Brown

"Great cocktails and tasty food. The burger and eggs benedict was great. I was a bit disappointed with my "pork belly burger". The pork was tasty on..."

Janie Verwey

"Good food today. Must have changed the chef... Las time not so great. Good..."

Shane Weastell (Westy)

"Liked the atmosphere. Been here couple of times. Food was tasty and excellent customer service. Would come back for..."

Dinesh Kuruwita

"Waitress here was very friendly. Food was so good, especially the pork bites and crispy chicken. my chocolate frappe was about 10% chocolate drink..."

sarah hartwell

"I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. My family and I recently celebrated my son's birthday..."

Елена С.

"We phoned for a takeaway order, the food was ready when we were told it would be, the service was excellent, even though I was just picking up and..."

susan payne - ludbrook

"Took our team out for Dinner, food was beautiful, everyone enjoyed the night, would definitely eat there..."

Logan Stewart

"Very appealing menu and the staff were so friendly and efficient. Enjoyed our..."

Straight Up Scaffolding Ltd

"It was a very excellent service.. The ambience is really good.. Very good..."

Gemma Groot

"3 for dinner. 3 very happy customers..food was delicious!!😋 and excellent service from all the ..."

moana melrose

"This is a great place for brunch on the weekend. Very good coffee and a decent selection of breakfast options including a children's menu. Level of..."

SCT

Worlds End

83/100 (1158 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a yummy lunch and great atmosphere, friendly staff. Awesome..."

Rini Sim

"Came here for Steak and Poker night, had a wicked time. Food was good, service was solid and staff were really nice. Good range for drinks. Poker..."

Ari B

"Had My Best Bud and his family from Palmerston North for dinner, Great food and drink at Worlds End. Having upgraded pre menu tablet for menu order..."

Michael Borell

"Out for a last minute decision dinner & thought we'd give World's End a try since we were in the area..to my surprise it was fantastic! Great service..."

Christina May Cruickshank

"The food was fantastic and my daughter couldn't stop talking about how perfectly the steak was cooked. The veges were also delicious. It was a..."

Vivienne Daisley

"Amazing place, went for dinner wid my son, food was unbelievable, service same, popular friendly place...."

Cliff Ginders

"We went here for a quick lunch but it wasn't actually lunchtime. So there wasn't a atmosphere because we went at the wrong time. However the food was..."

Steven Bhagwanani

"Excellent food. Mushrooms to die for. The big breakfast is fantastic. And the service was really good as..."

Alex Brown

"We had the chicken open s-wich & the Angus burger. Husband loved the chicken & said he'd love to visit again. The fries we both had on the side,..."

Nicky Ray

"Ordering food and drinks is a snap with the system they have. Scan the QR code that's on your table and then pick what you want to eat and to drink...."

Phil T

"Loved the service,food,drinks everything was perfect. The food was sooooo goood. I had the scotch fillet meal it was the best steak iv ever had. We..."

Azania Thomas

"Can't speak highly enough about this place. The food is just so good and reasonably priced. The staff are great - very helpful and friendly. The..."

Chris Slater

"Great staff, perfectly cooked food and reasonably priced. A good place to go for a..."

Scott White

"Worlds Endis a vibrant local bar with delicious bar food, reasonable prices, and a lively atmosphere. The friendly staff and happy customers create..."

Rangi Tamati

Jack Dustys

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything tasted so good, can’t recommend this place enough! Travelled down from akl and am glad that we ate here! I think the picture says it all..."

Lay

"Jack Dusty's Ale house is a vibrant local bar in Bureta with delicious bar food, reasonable prices, and a lively atmosphere. The friendly staff and..."

Rangi Tamati

"Always love dropping in for a drink, first date, or a nice dinner. The atmosphere is friendly and comforting. The new enclosed outdoor setting is..."

Joe Ingle

"Great hospitality, efficient service, great prices and Awesome friendly Chef. Definitely a great vibe and was accomadating to my 14 year old for..."

Wikitoria Rakete

"A great regular place to go. Awesome bands, staff and..."

Jude Eklund

"Awesome meals, games room,, and awesome bar staff especially penny whose been doing that kind of bar work for..."

Marama Ormsby

"Great place for a meal and can recommend the Wedesday night open microphone and band for folk who wish to get up and..."

Lois Gillespie

"Great atmosphere, great service, great live music. Definitely recommend Jack Dusty's!..."

Andy Hudson

"JDs is a favorite in Tauranga. Great food awesome staff and has a vibey..."

Dianne Bright

"Stopped in for a late lunch and they had a special for mussels $14 for a dozen in white wine sauce. 😍 got some garlic bread to go with it and..."

Tara Sherwood

"Attentive friendly service! Lovely ladies we..we had a big group they were very quick with our meals I had the nachos, yummy but I couldn't finish as..."

Melissa Hayes

"Went here for a few drinks and a meal with friends from chch and invercargill. The drinks were great the food was spectacular and the dessert was out..."

eunice kiesanowski

"Didn't order food but service and prices were great..."

John Kendrick

"the waitress tyat served us was really kind and the food was..."

Edy Church

Imbibe Bar & Restaurant

80/100 (1038 ratings)

"I had a small sized stonegrill seafood platter and a green salad, the seafood platter was so fresh, including salmon, scallops, prawns, and squids. I..."

Di

"We make regular visits to Imbibe, the meals/drinks are always amazing and the staff are very friendly. We had a function there on Saturday night,..."

Brandi Buchanan

"Went to Imbibe yesterday ...excellent service and friendly helpful staff..the slow cooked fillet steak and fish of the day were the two meals we..."

Gavin Riley

"Have been a few times and we know meals can sometimes be a bit slow, but today we had no complaints. The food and services were both very good, will..."

Jackie

"Go here quite often and am always met my friendly staff. One guy in particular on the bar who goes out of his way to make your visit a good one. Very..."

Kyla Tainui

"I had the pleasure of dining at Imbibe on a Friday afternoon for lunch and loved the experience. The waitress was really helpful and the food was..."

Lisa Horan

"Everything was perfect, apart from not answering your phones, as we couldn't get through to make a reservation for the restaurant, and had to accept..."

Stella Brown

"I love Imbibe, especially for breakfast/brunch. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The food in consistently good, which is why we have..."

Nicola James

"Have to say we have always enjoyed our meals at Imbibe and this visit was no exception, the food was great it was just the music was soooo loud and..."

Debbie Osmond

"Fish of the day meal and Roast of the day meal....both cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. it was served quite quickly and with good customer..."

Chris Lockwood

"Have eaten at imbibe on a number of occasions. Service is usually pretty good and so is the food. Would recommend the Lamb rack. The mussels and the..."

Kasey

"Have eaten at Imbibe many times. We have always found the food good and the staff very..."

R Ford

"Our family of four had a meal here. My husband and I had stone grill, which was the first time both of us had ever had one. Iy was really yummy. The..."

Maria Boyd

"The food and service is always excellent, and the atmosphere is lovely, especially down the end behind the bar where it's quiet and private. I think..."

Nakita Disney

"I had the Sirloin Steak, it was so good I had to go back 2 nights later for another one. The tap beer is beautiful. The service was very friendly and..."

Bruce Rainey

"Had dinner there recently with 12 others. Very busy at the time but were impressed with the service and speed of our meals. Everyone seemed pleased..."

Debbie Travis

"I always have great dining experiences at Imbibe, if you want to try something new, the stone grills are always fun and delicious. Two for one on..."

Jazmyn Pike

Papa Mo's

79/100 (1604 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Once again great food with the steak cooked to perfection, it just melted in my mouth. The Hamburger's were delicious for those that had them. ..."

Graeme & Jenny

"We went for the Rib special . We booked a table and are glad we did because this place is very popular. So I would say if you want by I go ,rather..."

Roshney Poulton

"We had our wedding reception here, we chose this place as we have always had such a great experience with the team and food when we have visited for..."

Gary Dowling

"This place rocks. Amber made our night at Papa MO’s memorable. She was very welcoming & engaged with all her patrons. Great atmosphere & great..."

Megan Carpenter

"We’ve tried pasta dishes, veggie dishes and the southern fried chicken - all are amazing! And my daughter loves the Traffic Light 🚦 drink. The..."

Sonja Ballenden

"Impeccable service and the food was fabulous. All the staff were friendly and cheerful. Highly recommend. Will come back..."

Alison Adamson

"Had a fabulous time at Papa Mo's last night with a group of friends. It was musical jingo night which was so much fun . Our waiter was a young man..."

natarsha jenkins

"Delicious food - great place to have a family..."

Debbie Martin

"Staff were lovely and friendly. We came for brunch and ordered breakfast plates and loaded fries, a coffee and a smoothie. The food was great- the..."

WildChildNZ !

"5 out of 5 stars for us! As a family we choose Papa Mo's to celebrate my birthday and the service and meals were outstanding. Nothing was a bother..."

Lisa Adamson

"Absolutely loved the food! Service was amazing and fast! Definitely will be coming back when I come to Papamoa..."

Jake Himself

"Arrived early, table was ready. Staff pleasant, efficient. Quick receiving meals, food was ok, overpriced fettuccine. Seat had stains on..."

Leonie Chapman

"The nice and friendly staff will greet you and seat you at your table with a smile. They stay attentive to your table so you don't have to be waiting..."

Declan Finlay

"I can't thank Haydn, Pat and the team enough for hosting us. The food was on point, the staff were great and the venue was..."

Andrew Hauraki

Cornerstone Pub

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful Bar and Restaurant in Tauranga City Centre! nice atmosphere here and lovely people. They offering daily special menu that will cost cheaper..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Cornerstone is a fantastic local spot for sports enthusiasts and socializing. They offer great specials on select nights with delicious bar..."

Rangi Tamati

"The cocktails are awesome! Happy hour is good saving $2 per drink. Garlic bread was tasty, lamb shank faultless. Ribs to die for. Melt in your..."

Renee Werder

"The food was okay and the portion was huge. Staffs are nice. Location perfect. I went there for lunch time and there are not many people so that I..."

Alice

"Tuesday night very quiet ,weather was not the best. Friendly bar staff. Typical pub food. Steaks were nicely done. Large portion of nachos. Calamari..."

al tebo

"I went here 2 times during my travel in Tauranga.. I experienced amazing service and the food that you can afford. And the view of terrace is..."

park mini

"Went for lunch, had the cornerstone burger. Was ok, not much mayo and patty was a bit dry. Chips and beer were..."

Michael Timbers

"The best eatery on the Strand, stayed in Tauranga 2 nights, lunch both days at Cornerstone, can't fault the service, great food and a full..."

Des Cobham

"It's so rare to find such a good value restaurant at such a popular strategic high value location on Taurangas esplanade. Sunday roast was just..."

Gordon Jones

"Thai beef salad 🇹🇭🥗..."

Gilbert LAMAYO

"Very friendly staff and great food with great view over the..."

Hans and maria van niekerk

"Went here for lunch on a summer Sunday. Not busy, nice atmosphere, good service and the burgers were tasty. Kids had 5 dollar lunch deal which was..."

Michiel

"We had the special meal at $15, which is a nice size that you can finish, but still an adequate quantity. Cocktails were very good too. The best..."

Robyn

"Food yummy and big variety of beers on tap to choose from. Watched AB & Springbucks game and the atmosphere was..."

George Tenner

"Shared a meal and drinks with friends last night. Beautifully tender pork sandwich and lovely chips. The service by both of the staff working could..."

Judith Lambie

"Really lovely sitting outside watching the water enjoying a cold beer and a share platter which was a great way to sample many different items off..."

Carolyn MacKay

The Orchard Bethlehem Restaurant & Bar

79/100 (1160 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a hard day's work, it is nice to settle into the corner with sports on in the background with a nice drink. The food was a good quantity not..."

Shi Yu Meng

"It is the Christmas season; so it was very busy. Our server was organized and pleasant. I have been here twice in 3 days; ordering the same lunch...."

Wendy Lyons-Beck

"Service and food were outstanding, but the acoustics are so bad it made holding any sort of normal conversation at the table we were allocated..."

craig ramsay

"Me and my family go there a lot, and each time, it just gets better and better. I love this place. The waiters are the best they are so nice and..."

Milly Fives

"What a great place! Had a table outside in the sun. Excellent staff. Excellent food. The kitchen coped with our diet needs without trouble too...."

martin dix

"Friendly and accommodating service, maybe a little slow to bring our mains out, though it is mentioned all meals are prepared fresh so allow some..."

Tamzin Ramsay

"Was a little disappointed in the seafood chowder, huge plate but didn't feel like much chowder. Also would be nice if they did a decent sized large..."

Rob Clarke

"Always a good after work location for a few drinks. It'll cost U tho at $15 for a double spirit and soda. Nice loaded wedges to..."

Kim Seaward

"Love this place, the food is so nice, atmosphere great and staff so helpful and..."

John Peters

"Great food great atmosphere excellent..."

Peter Izzard

"Fantastic spot with lots of gluten free options. Sat outside, such a relaxed atmosphere and lovely staff. Definitely come..."

Trace S

"My Mother & Father Had the Scallops Dish My wife had fish & Chips meal while I had a Sirloin steak meal they were all absolutely beautiful and tasty...."

Gary Brydon

"Met up with friends after 5 years and had drinks and a meal . The meals were all very nice and..."

Brian Timms

"So we went to the orchard today. We ho there a lot. Loads of big fanily functions because we always get treated so well and the food is..."

Tracy Cooper

"Lovely weather meant dining Al Fresco. Great..."

Bob van Raalte

"Decent food. Good beer selection. It's a little bit pricey but not..."

Mark

The Crown & Badger

79/100 (1185 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My son and I enjoyed the UK vibes and the busyness of fellow diners, music and sport tvs. Busy, but each table was still private and audible. Food..."

MoanaFlo

"The Guinness on tap got my attention. Great place for a mid-week English lunch. Bangers n mash was tasty, bonkers burger is good value and the small..."

Eddie Tukuitoga

"Great little pub for a quiet afternoon beverage. Great selection of food to choose from and beers tap. Recommend a..."

David Ericksen

"Came here for the $15 beer and burger which was pretty good for the price. Be better if they opened up their selection of drinks to include ciders..."

Connor Millar

"We had nice yummy lunch, great service, awesome place to..."

Rini Sim

"So grateful that some NZ businesses are getting on board allowing dogs on the premises. A fabulous lunch on a gloomy mid winters day. Food was..."

Lynne Bookhorn

"Brilliant environment, Fantastic view , yummy food and nibbles. Don’t miss trying the Spicy buffalo wings ......."

Paris

"The staff were amazing and Ben the duty manager exemplary - great vibe with live music and a great selection of food - came back a few times and..."

Kevin Orchard

"Very cool place. Went there for a couple of beers on a Saturday and there was live music starting around..."

Maurine Giet

"Quick friendly service. Good portion size. Staff checked on us twice, very attentive And,..."

Jason Grout

"Just home from a great time at The Crown and Badger. Great food. Wonderful staff, attentive without hovering, really terrific service. Wonderful..."

Ruth Scott

"Really friendly and helpful staff, great beer - well poured..."

Jonathan Evans

"Great English style tavern. Good burger and beer deals, good price and service. VERY good 👍 staff and so FRENDLY. WE WILL BE..."

Ian McDermott

The Phoenix

78/100 (1970 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really Good food and service :) The view is amazing as..."

JrdnJnf

"Love this place for a quick easy lunch! Salads are delicious and fresh. Can sit outside and watch the world go by on a nice day. Can get a bit too..."

Alicia

"Amazing evening with family for my 60th. Food was great and staff really went the extra mile. Even chance to practise my beginners French. The lamb..."

Helen Stone

"Met with a few mates on the weekend at The Phoenix on The Strand. A huge thank you for a great time. Well done to all the staff as the service was..."

Folcarelli Stephen

"Just down from the place I was staying here in Tauranga (trinity wharf) and i liked the look of the menu so stopped in for dinner and a couple drinks..."

Georgia Vossen

"Service here is 5/5! From the moment I walked in we were greeted by the staff. We popped in to get takeaway on a Friday night (which is amazing as..."

Neelam Chandra

"Great location to begin with, just by the waterside and train tracks. Ambience is nice and pleasant. Not overly done or loud. We ordered fish..."

Anant

"Reached here late on the Friday of the labor day weekend. One of the three places serving dinner. The food was not over the top. It was good food...."

Winnie

"Came here on a Saturday night for dinner. Was pretty busy but we got a table straight away. More of a relaxed chilled atmosphere in here. Had a few..."

Lilly Christine

"Very friendly and attentive staff members, checking in right frequent for more drinks. Also one of the very few places to get food after 9:15pm on..."

Peter Mathis

"The last few times I've been here, the water tasted very bad. Something must have changed, because today the water was fine.Very good and..."

Jay M.

"My family from Tga have been here a number of times over the years for lunch, dinner & a couple of special birthday events and have always enjoyed..."

Sharon

"A great place to bring friends for a drink and some nibbles, but I wouldn't plan a dinner here. The food is very pricey considering it's essentially..."

Andrew

"Really impressed with this place!! Would definitely be coming back here for more in the future!! And will def be recommending to friends and family!..."

Don Bryce-Deo

"Wanted a nice quiet Sunday morning with a nice brunch and seaside view. So went to the Pheonix. Food choices we're great with good variety. I had a..."

Peter W

"After a long drive from Auckland to Tauranga, my family and I decided to have dinner here due to the special where children eat free when you..."

Zena Cataleya

"The Phoenix is just fantastic, friendly staff, nice decor & atmosphere and great food. We have been there half a dozen times and never been..."

Nicole McLean

"Went in for Saturday lunch, ordered the Angus burger and kids got cheese burger sliders. Service was great, food and drinks came out in reasonable..."

Rascalers

"It's Friday night and I've just been sitting another four hours on my bum after work, getting myself transported from Auckland down to Tauranga. I..."

Vivi S

"We had the Angus burger and the beef salad. Both very good meals! The burger was especially tasty and very much gourmet. The staff weren't too..."

Tami T

"Visited on Saturday 4th April for early evening drinks and dinner with a few friends and family. The bar service was excellent despite being so..."

Mupps

"Great venue felt like we had a choice of 3 different settings in the same place. nice grassy reserve outside dining while food was of great quality..."

Callan Edwards

"cool place with a nice bit of open grass space beside it. The presentation of all the tucker is a beaut. The chips may have been a tad fancy but I..."

Todd Jonathan

"I've consistently walked in and enjoyed a beer with a friend here.Your Monteiths glasses are classy. (Don't know if you're still using..."

Daniel Moore

"Awesome. Had a surprise birthday last night there. Staff were brilliant, food fantastic, all meals came out at the same time. The place was..."

Trish Barnett

"Went for brunch during Jazz festival with grandchildren. Very impressed. Staff great and accommodated one 8yr with hotcakes as a child portion...."

Noeleen Dickson

"Our favorite restaurant in Tauranga, the staff are great the food is fantastic and its a great place to take kids for dinner as they seem to really..."

Roachiexx

"Great service, great food, great value and reasonably priced. I wouldn't go past this place and eat there most weeks. I have also taken staff there..."

Gail McKenzie

"Was down in Tauranga recently with my family and we decided to go out for dinner and ended up here. The decor was amazing.I ordered the..."

Amanda Clarke

"Great food, service and atmosphere. We went for a drink and a snack meal before the movies on a Thursday - perfect, yummy potato skins and..."

Vanessa

"I've had the pleasure of eating at this lovely restaurant.At very short notice for the staff we turned up and asked for a table for 15 and..."

Sierra Smith

"Brunch 19/4/2014 - EASTER WEEKEND. good big breaky, good value for money, brilliant service especially considering it was Jazz Festival. Staff went..."

Shar Ellis

"Went in recently for drinks and nibbles and had a ball. We ordered a platter and a beer selection. The service was friendly and prompt and food was..."

Leah Gartner

"Just had the best beef salad at The Phoenix - absolutely delicious with lots of different textures and tastes. Wonderful service and a great place..."

Annie Hill

"Very happy with our meals. Came out in good time and were delicious. The chicken snitzel was one of the best I had. Very juicy and tender. If we..."

Steph Smith

"Went here with work for dinner. The food was amazing, and the service was great. Would recommend going..."

Jason Hanks

"Just Wow. The restaurant was quiet for a Monday afternoon, and we had no booking when a large group of us turned up. They were very accommodating..."

Genelle Spies

"Food was amazing, decorations were fantastic, loved the curly fries, waiters were friendly and patient. Only reason service was 4 stars and not 5 was..."

Rhett Graham

"came here for my best friends birthday (we didn’t tell the restaurant) and the food was delicious! we sat outside in the sun - beware of any..."

ioweyouone

"Just wanted to leave a positive review. I was on holidays in NZ for the first time and a friend took me to this place for dinner. Firstly the food..."

Andrew Bennett

"We went on Wednesday night and had the steak and seafood chowder. Both were amazing. Highly..."

Connie

"The Phoenix is a very nice restaurant on The Strand in Tauranga. It has a vibrant interior and exterior, with some cool wall designs. The food and..."

Haydn Murdoch

"Beautiful place to dine in, lovely yummy meal, awesome service. Definitely recommend this restaurant for dining..."

Rini Sim

"Easy-going eatery with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was pretty tasty and reasonably priced, perhaps on the steep side for some..."

Simon Miles

The Mill House

Wheelchair Accessible

"finding somewhere to enjoy my off day, just passby here and feel like wanted to explore this Cafe. the atmosphere and service were pretty good. I..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Great little gastro pub. Good vibe and atmosphere some of the food left a little bit to be desired, food tasted great and good portion sizes. Would..."

Ben Weber

"Enjoyed where we were seated as we saw the beautiful meals being dished out from the counter. My family all enjoyed their meals 😋 Awesome..."

Diana “Lilolady74” H

"Lovely food, friendly staff. Was a little off putting seeing a waitress constantly playing with her nose ring then bringing us our plates even after..."

Krazy

"This establishment has a great selection of menu items. They are a bit on the pricey side, but the quality is good. The staff are lovely and the..."

Lynley Allison

"Absolutely beautiful food, highly recommend the pork sliders, salmon, steak and ribs. Desserts were delicious too. Service was attentive and..."

Amanda Adamson

"Excellent service. The food is very nice and eye catching. The style of the the restaurant is amazing has a nice atmosphere and is very..."

Jo Julian

"Food is always great and this Thai beef salad for lunch was superb. Dinner again & had the Pork Belly, Oh my gosh it was beautifully cooked with..."

Janie Verwey

"Good food, pleasant environment, amazing service and friendly..."

VIDHYA THAPA

"Had a lovely meal. Chose the aged Angus with beer batter fries. Delicious food and the service was excellent. Highly recommended..."

Jack and Ange

Something & Social

"Took the family in and was pleasantly surprised. Fantastic venue and even had a kids area. Nice sunny deck. The wait staff were super friendly and..."

Kiwikarls

"We celebrated our sons engagement along with approx. 30 guests at Something & Social on the weekend. Karl and his team were fabulous hosts, the..."

Kerrily Hodgson

"Went on a Saturday evening after seeing a movie. Seemed like lots of others had the same idea! Was pumping with customers and most tables reserved. ..."

Stephen O'Brien

"Wife and I felt like pizza so thought we would check this place out and so glad we did. Ordered two large pizzas both of them were delicious. We..."

David Stanway

"Had drinks and food here late Sunday afternoon - was perfect. ..."

Marie Rhodes

"The best steak I've had in a long time!! Cooked to perfection, exactly how we asked for it. Front of house staff were so good to deal with. Special..."

Robyn Peard

"Sooo... This was our second attempt at Something and Social, and my wife and I like it... a lot. We walked in on a Friday night without a..."

Jacqui Bamford

"We go every Wednesday for quiz night. Great food great quizz and Karl the owner has a great sense of humour. So lucky to finally have a great place..."

Karl Ruby

"Great food and service. Despite being busy it all came out quickly. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this place to catch..."

Georgia Alison

"We had our end of year Christmas dinner here recently. Thank you S&S - your staff really looked after us and worked in with everything we needed...."

Kelsey Jamieson

"I went there with my football team for dinner, meal and drinks on a Thursday evening. Fantastic food, great service, fair prices and kids get a..."

Kerry Evans-McLeod

"Relaxing welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and great food. We love having an early feed here before catching a movie. Keep up the great work..."

Tony Goode

Breakers Cafe And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"First time for us at Breakers, and I'm happily surprised about the food and the staff, they looked very tidy, and the meal was really nice my kids..."

Nadia Jones

"Went to dinner last night with my mum, and having seen the reviews on menumania. I wasn't expecting to be happy or impressed.. Especially coming..."

Jade Nuttall

"Great food, great service and plenty of room. I especially loved the Chicken Dianne it was awesome and I cannot wait to dine there..."

Mary

"Pretty good food, slightly pricy but so is any other small cafe in a small town. Great place for the whole family..."

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"Great place to dine . Had dinner there 2 days in a row and both great meals and size and quality. Very spacious and lots of seating Great..."

Krista R

"Amazing service and amazing food! My aunty and our family had a lovely dinner tonight,thank you Breakers!!..."

Selena Missen

"Service was excellent! Lunch time on Thursday. Great atmosphere and the food was absolutely fabulous. So yum! Spinach,mushroom, chicken with fresh..."

Pamala Barnett

"My boyfriend and I went on a date night here for dinner, customer service was incredible! Prices were very reasonable and cheap! My boyfriend ordered..."

Rosemarie Sowden

"Good food and fantastic staff. The staff really make the place. Will go again when I am back in town. Highly recommend this place..."

Martyn Ford

"We took the grandkids. Food was great, salad was fresh, and service was exceptional. Left a small tip. Would go again very soon. Great value for..."

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"Pretty epic for kids, great atmosphere. Foods pub quality but prices reflect that. If you are hungry and have kids you can't go..."

Steve Power

"Best fish & chips - crispy batter with nice aioli on the side! Nice open air dining Cafe with great value offers running on a daily..."

Vivek Rajasekaran

"Excellent service and the food was good.. come here for breakfast with the family and everyone was happy with their meals.. will definitely be back..."

Kiri Schindler

"Had a $10 Sunday roast here. While a bit cold was superbly cooked. Staff super friendly and very..."

Gayle Beattie

"Friendly staff and quick service. Food is always amazing. Fish pie being my favorite. Love the..."

Steph

"#Awsome This place Has the Best Workers who are really friendly to Everyone. And I had the Breakers Burger And It was delicious (The best one I've..."

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