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

4 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Old School Cafe
The Old School Cafe
95/100 (367 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Soup of the Day
Ribs
E Salad
Prawns
Steak Sandwich
Steamed Mussels
Popcorn Shrimp
Fish
Lamb Burger Special
Steak
Cheesecake
Seafood chowder
Asian Pork Belly
Garlic bread
Choc Fudge Brownie
Salad
Icecream Sundaes
Mussels
Fish & Chips w Salad
Salmon
Famous Pork Belly
Beef Bacon & Egg
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Digital Payments
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Free off-street parking
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
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"We came for dinner after a day trip on the spit. This place had been recommended to us. We were not disappointed. Easy to find. Great parking. Once..."
Gordon Shaw
"We stopped in for a slow roasted lamb burger, and beef short rib slow cooked on the bbq - absolutely out of this world! We'll definitely be..."
Mike Inch
"After a beautiful track to Wharariki beach, if you are tired and feel hungry, don't wait until you get to Nelson to have some food. Just hop in here...."
Akhil Prakash
"Wow, what a fantastic place to stay overnight, the staff are very friendly, the food is great, and for NZMCA Members, you may phone in and stay..."
Linnie Osborne Jones
"Visited on a Saturday night. Was a bit quiet at 6pm but soon locals started to drift in. Had a Salmon pizza and their special Spicy burger. Both..."
Dee Wu
"We love this cafe/bar/restaurant and have camped in their grounds twice now. I always find the ambience and service of a cafe is improved when the..."
Moira Fraser
"Rump steak was very tasty and tender. Tomato soup was very nice too. Good value for money. Thanks for your friendly service. Worth the trip and will..."
C S
"Highly recommended! We had an amazing dinner at the Old School Cafe. The burgers were super delicious and the mussels were almost even better. Thank..."
Jonas Schug
"Unassuming from the road but a great place with the best fish and chips I've had in..."
Emma Culleton
"Wonderful food. Meals were very good. Was quite pricey though for pub..."
Teresa Eddy
"Amazing to be at this cafe in Pakawau, at the end of the earth. Had good coffee and a lovely scone. Lovely and warm, a comfortable friendly..."
Luke Mitchell
"Very good fish and chips, the chips are some of the best I have..."
Steve Heuser (Sir Trout)
"Really yummy food. Nice and..."
Kate Griffiths
"Good food, good service, nice ambiance and reasonable prices. Can't wait to go..."
Allan Connor
"I stopped in for breakfast and it was great ! Good size portion and very tasty. It was so good I stayed for dessert and that was excellent too. ..."
Andrew Baldwin
"Had dinner here last night and came back this afternoon after a hike around the spit. What a great place atmosphere is awesome hosts are very..."
John Miller
"Excellent service, great food, even reserved a table for us so we could watch the super 15 rugby last..."
Tony Bedford
"Awesome time met up with some I hadn't seen in years friendly staff and the steak is second to..."
Kim Sumby
"Awesome . Super friendly. Great atmosphere. A hidden gem. Fabulous for campers pop Highly recommend. Pool room and school yard theme takes me back..."
Nikki Foster
The Courthouse Cafe
The Courthouse Cafe
87/100 (734 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Burger
Cauliflower Burger
Torte
Cappuccino Und Möhrenkuchen
Carrot Cake
Cakes
Egg Benedict and Bacon Potato Salad
Mushroom Duo
Paninis
Chicken Cranberry Panini
Flat White
Ginger Slice Macchiato
Latte
Salad
Berry Crumb Cake
Avocado toast
Salmon
Poached Egg on Toast with Halloumi
Meat pie
Chocolate Torte
Chicken and Leek Pie
Cheesecake
Bacon and Egg Bagels
Carrot Cake
French Toast
Waffle
Toasts
Sandwiches
Egg Benedict Bacon
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
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Mid-range
"The best cafe in Golden Bay. I go to The Courthouse Cafe often. The food has always been absolutely top notch. The coffee is great. There is a room..."
Black Pete
"Popped in for a quick bite, and noticed they had a burrito on the menu. Being a Mexican food fan, I thought why not give it a try, and I was not..."
Rob Brown
"Best steak sandwich I have tasted. Always good food and great..."
Sharon King
"Great place to drop in and refresh and relax. You can sense the tension dripping off the punters. Awesome coffee and delicious temptations. Every..."
Jon Cunliffe
"Good honest home cooked meals served in a old court house full of character and charm well worth..."
AnniePete Canton
"Sensational spot, sensational food. Thanks for such a lovely evening last Friday. Best pizza we have had since visiting last year. Sensational quite..."
Jonathan Malley
"That Steak-Mushroom Pie was the best I have had in a very long time! No microwave involved, just crispy, fluffy pastry hot from the OVEN. Steak was..."
Andrea Blakeley
"Great place with above and beyond service. Huge thanks for sending me the items I left behind! Thank..."
Andrea Mead
"Amazing food, pizza and service. A must visit when in..."
Tara Longley
"Love coming out to Collingwood and a coffee at the courthouse. Always a good..."
Xanthe Williams
"Love it! Beautiful spot, great food and excellent..."
Lea Pouly
"Great pizzas and wonderful friendly service. Gluten free bases were..."
Anna Dowling
"Once again we had a fantastic meal at the Courthouse Cafe!! Almost a year ago our wedding reception was held here, it was fantastic, very well..."
Lizzie Simmerlein
"We called in for a quick lunch before going on the Farewell Spit Tour. Great atmosphere. Tidy and interesting. Food was great. Because in the hurry..."
Josephine Tucker
"A great spot for breakfast! So interesting to see the history behind the cafe and the place really does have a lot of charm. I found the staff to be..."
William Patterson
"Great place to grab some lunch on our travels. Very tasty food. Friendly service. Plenty of indoor and outdoor..."
Elizabeth D
"Unexpected, such a beautiful cafe! So cozy and comfy to sit, chill music and people. Delish stuff on a menu. Totally loved cinamon buns, best I had..."
Adela Flekova
"Great pie and chowder. Good coffee. Friendly..."
Frank Osbæck
"Fantastic little coffee shop. Friendly staff and great service. Lovely coffee and would highly recommend the baked goods. We particularly enjoyed the..."
Hannah Gaskin
"The perfect place for coffee and a morning treat! Lunch is good too! The coffee is great and you’ll want to bring your own cup if you need to take..."
Kyle H. Martin
"It's been a few years since we've been I think the menu has massively improved. I had a panini, husband had a beef burger which was homemade and so..."
Meredith Noonan
"This place is an absolute gem. Delicious food, really friendly service, great kids area with a playhouse (in view from the tables inside) and really..."
Johny O'Donnell
"Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, love the use of local pottery. The one downside is paying for a Twinings teabag 😔 Especially when you see the..."
Karen Elliott
"Delicious food & gorgeous old building that has been beautifully redone. Fantastic spot for breakfast or..."
Brittany Gagne
"Reliable, good coffee. I’m grateful to have a cup of nice coffee while staying at the campground nearby. Recommend their Flat..."
Meng Li
"Probably the better of the available options around. Good pizza (Saturday nights only) and breakfasts were not..."
Scott
"First time visit. Was not disappointed. Great staff amazing range of food and drinks. The old court building is charming. A must visit. The cabinet..."
Gordon Shaw
"A lovely spot for some delicious food. Plenty of outside tables. Cabinet and menu food, good coffee. All at a very reasonable price with friendly..."
Rob Wilks
"A+++ could not ask for a better meal! Will be back again t try more. Quiet more little restaurant just on the right as you first get into..."
Hamish Langford
"This cafe is in a historic building that used to be the courthouse in Collingwood, hence the name. Nowadays, it's a happy place serving cafe style..."
K On
"Yesterday I ordered a chicken cranberry panini and cappuccino and today a bacon & egg bagel and...cappuccino of course! Very nice double shot coffee..."
Sérgio Dantas
Collingwood Tavern
Collingwood Tavern
79/100 (543 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
New Zealand
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Burger
Ham Cheese Pinepple Toastie
Fish
Works Wedges in Front Macaroni Cheese at Back
Pie
seafood platter
Roast and Veges
Beer
Fish burger
Seafood chowder
Lamb Shank
Salad
Fish & chips
Scallops
Oyster
Crispy Chicken Salad
Chowder
Fish and Chips
Fish & Chips
Roast Beef
Cod
Macs Interstate APA
Snapper Open Sandwich
Hamburgers and Chips
Lamb
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Television
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great little tavern. Beautiful scenery, great service and friendly staff. Glad we stopped in here for a few cheeky beverages. They have a great..."
Jesse Taylor
"If you’ve made it this far, you’re surely hungry and ready for a cold drink! You’ll enjoy this stop for sure, as they have something for..."
Kyle H. Martin
"Loved it we had the whitebait meal staff were very friendly and helpful .showed us an outside area with a view was nice and warm plus sheltered from..."
Annette Mckenzie
"A few of us were visiting the beautiful golden bay, and stopped in here to refuel with some lunch! What a great choice! We each ordered a coffee..."
Phill Urquhart
"Great family feeling bar, with plenty of cheap food and beers available for a small town. Has a great sunset balcony at the back, and plenty of seats..."
Luke Mansell
"Great place for a cold beer and lunch. Beer garden is right next to the..."
Al Pacino
"Ordered the Giant burger while staying in Collingwood for the night. Best burger in a long time, this burger was super stacked with meat patty,..."
Natalie Hobson
"Delicious fish and chips and we sat outside at the picnic tables in their garden , on the waters edge . Beautiful views..."
Debbie Langford
"$6 steak and cheese pie. Tasted amazing but not much meat it was mainly..."
jason black
"Called in for a drink. Cozy bar with a great family feel. Would definitely go back..."
Paul Wijnveld
"Great Vibe, Pretty amazing location! Really lovely staff. Thanks for a great night..."
mike duffy
"Got to love this place, great family atmosphere and excellent food to match. The staff were amazing and the locals were friendly and welcoming...."
Carl Colvill
Farewell Spit Cafe
Farewell Spit Cafe
71/100 (249 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Breakfast
Mussels
Chowder
Nachos
Toasts
Burger
"We somehow mist the turn to farewell splitt, got there on the way back from wharariki beach. From sandy/stone beach walking up to the dunes.... just..."
Elsa R van der Sluis
"Beautiful view overlooking Farewell Spit, great location for a cafe. Was quite busy when we visited for lunch, although our toasted sandwiches came..."
Sarah Dobson
"Nice little cafe right out at the start of Farewell Spit. The service was awesome with a friendly staff member making everything nice. Coffee and..."
Paul Bourke
"My wife and I stopped here during our honeymoon. The view is AMAZING. Especially during tidal activity. We watched the tide come in and were amazed..."
Adam Parker
"This was a great little place to grab a bite before heading down to walk the Spit. Surprisingly good selection of food and drink and I thoroughly..."
Leila Rahil
"Beautiful view. We flew our drone here as..."
D' Pastula
"New owner, she is a gem. Great views from the coffee house. Beautiful views. Could have stayed there all day and just watch the tide come..."
P KS
"Beautiful view, perfect for a cuppa after or before your walk in the area. Had my first ever blueberry and dark chocolate muffin in there, wow,..."
Mark Livings
"Awesome cafè. At the moment it is open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays 10am-4pm and closed Monday-Thursdays. Under new management and trying to get..."
PRISCILLA CAREY
"Food was good, views are great, service was..."
Tad Kilburn