TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Dargaville - Updated November 2024

"A fantastic find for those who enjoy a good Vegan 🌱 & Plant Based meal. The choices are excellent. The place is beautifully clean and the staff..."

Maia Wilcox

steve collett

"I haven't been here for awhile. This evening I had the flounder meal which was as delicious & well presented as my last one..."

Phyllis Aberhart

"The Food Is Absolutely Beautiful The Hawaiian Burger Is My Favorite Awesome..."

Dean Olliver

"We are from the Waikao, we had a lovely meal, with friendly helpful staff. Reasonably priced and great food. We will be stopping in there on our next..."

Erika Walpole

"This little shop is such a gem! Their fish is super fresh and succulent. A bit over priced for typical fish n chip takeaway but definitely a better..."

Wn W

"Very friendly staff, everything is spotless clean inside, fish and chips are yummy. I had Flounder the first time in my life and it tasted..."

Blue Fantail

"Friendly, spotless, awesome service and great fish and chips. Dine in or..."

Val Ridler

"Fresh delicious fish, and friendly helpful service. Sadly we arrived too late for the Fry bread. We'll be back! ..."

Michelle Ouellette

"We had lunch here today - 2x fish burgers and chips. Food was great and staff were really friendly and helpful. Looking forward to coming back..."

Craig Wilson

"Went there tonight on a recommendation from a friend and was not disappointed. Gosh their fish is fresh ! There are five varieties to choose from and..."

Alan Taylor

"The judges need to look no further for New Zealands best fresh fish and chips. My new stop in Dargaville for Gurnard and chips how they should be...."

Craig Wilson

Shiraz Indian And European Restaurant Bar Dargaville

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Took at least 40min to get served, take out deliveries and phone orders seamed to be more of a priority. The food was great when it finally arrived...."

Tessa Curmi

Claire Lee

"Brilliant place to pop into if you are traveling through. Amazing selection of food, that tastes great, staff are welcoming and helpful, the..."

Tracey Evans

"The food was good and the service was lovely! I was craving a pub feed so I ended up getting a steak and it was good! Cooked just how I like it with..."

Jasmine Te Wake

"This is the place to go for a real yummy dinner so much flavor thank you soo much every time we come in the meals are beautiful. Hats off to your..."

Therese Castle

"This place was so fantastic and wonderful service that I would drive my family out to Dargaville fro. Whangarei to have the option of such amazing..."

Te Kuini Sproull (Tekuini)

"I had dinner with my brother and sister in law. We started with the chicken pakora and mixed platter. The platter came on a sizzle plate, which..."

barry allan

"We went for dinner here at local Indian restaurant tonight. Would have to say it was fantastic . Great to go out for dinner greeted and served by..."

Wendy Hutchins

"We come here for dinner and we were made to feel very welcome by the staff. Great vegetarian food on there menu. The food was delicious and we even..."

Kris

"I have just eaten here for the third time and I have to say that the food here is top notch. It is pretty challenging to find decent Indian food in..."

Rod McCourt

"Awesome feed, super polite staff, could do with a better range of beers and low carb beers. But still worth a..."

Brendon Morris

"Always nice friendly and helpful..one of the only decent places to eat in..."

Todi Jekyl

"Love the food at Shiraz. Currys are great but you can also choose from a great range of pizzas and steak meals. My friend and I lunch there once a..."

Sue Curtis

"Can't fault this restaurant , great service and online ordering is easy..."

Susan Tremain

"Amazingly tasty food - such a diamond in Dargaville! We had takeaways from Shiraz on two nights during our five-night stay, and they were tasty and..."

Mark Bassett

"Really nice friendly staff. Good curry and they made us a request that wasn't on the menu. It's not the best curry we have had but was..."

Nick Hughes

Aratapu Tavern

"Fantastic local pub/tavern with great character and friendly owners. Definitely worth a stop if you're in need of a snack or beverage en route..."

Sarah Booher

"This is a good old Kiwi pub! It has heart, even though it needs a little redecorating, keeping the same ambience though. The owners are lovely and..."

Murray Swan

"On a cold, wet and utterly miserable night we enjoyed a warm welcome and hot, tasty food at the Aratapu Tavern. Donice is always friendly, easy..."

Maggie Berkhout

"Love love love this place! Food is fab and service has always been exceptional. We always make a habit to stop in when we travel to visit my parents..."

Selina Jones-ofisa

"Fabulous food, great atmosphere and the hosts are really welcoming, make you feel like you're part of the..."

Maree Jowett

"Great staff and food. Amazing ribs, would recommend a half rack with..."

Jim Zhang

"Awesome place to go to with excelent costumer service and great food Pool table and a fire place What more could you want I go almost every weekend..."

Jezza 988

"Donice and Richard are warm hosts who make ya feel right at home. The food is..."

Michael Holford

"Delicious Daquiris and wonderful service. Our hometown pub loved it in..."

Moana Briggs

"Great food. Great people. Cheap as..."

Derek Oud

"Best ribs I've had in..."

Ross Ridler

"Huge menu great value for..."

Val Ridler

"Great food,, lovely..."

Tracy Cartwright

"Nice friendly country..."

janine Birkenhead

Hayley Du Toit

Fay McNeil

Jo's Home Cookery Cafe & Bar

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Had a lovely meal experience with friends. The food was as good as usual and the service was friendly and quick, even though it was..."

Robert Fletcher

"Had late lunch here Gurnard was fish of day so fish & Chips was really good. Service friendly and quick coffee was good so highly..."

Rob Howard

"A cute little restaurant, lovely front of house staff. Not a lot of GF options but they were more than happy to try and accommodate. Ended up having..."

Mel Charrington

"Unexpected delicious breakfast, best potato rosti we've had in years, service was quick and friendly, coffee was hot and good. We took some pies for..."

Marie Kake

"The staff were amazing and accommodating of our dietary needs. Pretty outside seating area and a cozy home feel to the place. Almost threw up though..."

Michelle White

"This place is awesome. The staff are so so friendly, the coffee was beautiful, the food was tasty, hot & generous portions. Absolutely going back &..."

Gary Livingstone

"Had an omelette was beautiful and a Large portion. Only ate half as was very filling... took the other half home. The staff were very cheerful and..."

Liz Whitton

"Lovely wee place, staff very friendly and helpful. I had Nachos, which were nice but not quite spicy enough for my taste. They are served with..."

Alison Lockwood

"Perfectly cooked Dory today at Jo's home cookery. So many lovely choices on the menu too. We were a big group and the meals were served in a timely..."

Janine Hansen

"We took our Red Cross volunteers there for a Christmas lunch. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The overall value for money was..."

Julia Vincent

"ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! My little family and I, dined in at Jo's Home Cookery on the 21-01-2021. Our meals were absolutely delicious and the service..."

savannah ferguson-henare

"Okay, so you know how the taste of coffee almost never lives up to the heavenly aroma? Well at Jo’s Home Cookery the coffee was even better than..."

stephanie gambrill

"Fabulous meal, had mussel fritters, so delicious. Been there many times, and always had such good meals. I often wish that more restaurants served..."

Merle Jackson

"I am a ceoliac so GF food is very important. We are regular a customer of jo,s. The staff are really lovely an try hard. Only one gripe i have the..."

Jan Mc Leod

"Delicious pies, fabulous milkshakes and yummy food. Extensive menu of kiwi classics in a traditional cozy setting. Friendly helpful staff. Higly..."

Joanne Neilson

Blah Blah Blah Cafe

83/100 (1014 ratings)

Bacon Avocado Tomato Blat

Paninis

Cheese and Tomato in Forcasia Bread

Garlic Forcacia Bread

Coffee Caramel Oaty Cake

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"I got bacon and eggs on wonderful bread. A. Got toast with jam and a great müsli. A truely lovely breakfast. Friedly personal and oh great orange..."

Frank Osbæck

"Great finds on the menu – the fish of the day was delightful and the warm beef salad was mouthwatering! The service was friendly, even though they..."

Sashini Sarangi

"It's quite a wait but it's worth it. I had them turn the bacons and eggs to mushrooms and eggs and it was really delicious!!! The mushrooms were..."

Sayid M Ima

"Had good food and great service, I had the meat lovers pizza which was lovely. The coffee was good, I would recommend this establishment to..."

Pete Dell

"Yum food, cost and warm! Definitely recommend! A nice vibe with artwork hanging around the..."

Sarah K

"Stopped for lunch and the Kumera Mussel chowder , was so delicious . Everyone in our lunch group enjoyed there coffee and lunch . Seating at the back..."

Shaun & Rita Eastell

"Enjoyed a really tasty homemade pizza. Half pepperoni and half shrimp 🦐 Good coffee and hot chocs and a pleasant Scottish waiter to serve..."

Dora Green

"Everything was amazing!!! Coffee and food was the best I have had in ages. Keep up the good work can't wait to come..."

Jessica Holes

"Great cafe serving delicious food. Friendly staff and lovely ambience. Bacon cooked to perfection! Toast and jam was excellent! Coffee tasted..."

Mark Bassett

"The only decent cafe in this town, but it’s worth it. The food is awesome Particularly the Ham eggs Benedict. Coffee is really good and the..."

Cameron Fallow

"We stopped here for lunch while in the area. We lived the look of the cafe from the outside. We went for the soup, vegetable pizza and hot..."

Kris

"Beautiful food! Delicious fresh Hapuka on a lemon risotto. Amazing coffee!! There’s a little garden with seating out the back. Local kumara salad...."

Marina M

"Excellent food, good prices, shabby chic atmosphere works for the environment. Class..."

Matthew Holloway

"Great service, yummy food a must visit when in..."

Elarna Sheppard

"Great place for a coffee and meal. Really good coffee. Had different food with the family and was all good! Very nice pizzas, great soup of the day..."

Maik Huneke

"I ordered the egg Benedict, it was quite simply devine in every way, the bacon was crispy, my pouch eggs was runny, the little salad was fresh &..."

Mauritania Thompson

Sharkys Dairy & Takaways

Chicken Bacon and Avocado Burger

Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce

Banana & Bacon Pancakes

Hoki Burger

Mussel Fritter and Chips

Curly Fries with Bacon

"I love this local resturant!!! its hot so much character and great menu and good food! go and enjoy it for yourself. They have an indoor and outdoor..."

Madale de Villiers

"N8ce place to stop for lunch. We all had fish and chips. It was very good. Nice portion size and great prices. It was a bit chilly, so some of us..."

Michelle Marshall

"I was pleasantly surprised. It offers more than I expected, which includes a well stocked bar! Lots of inside and outside seating. Nice coffee and..."

Ian Child

"Good food - licenced - friendly staff - reasonable prices. Given it's the only place really to eat they don't rip you off. Would need to book to..."

Col (Duk)

"Popped in here after visiting Bayley's Beach.......absolutely delicious bacon and egg toasted sandwich! I'd defo go back if it wasn't for the fact we..."

Diane Harris

"Had the Roast of the day. The food was great and the service was given with a cheery smile, however the abundance of small flies were a nuisance..."

Robert Fletcher

"Nice food, good customer service, Lovely relaxed atmosphere with all you,d expect from a beach..."

Angela Byrne

"Kitchen still opened late afternoon lovely restaurant Community food and veg stand veg produce provided by local community..."

Jeff Chau (361.Photography)

"Omg, best meal I've had in AGES! Amazing loaded fries, crispy onion rings, DELIGHTFUL cheese bites and buttery garlic..."

Zoë

"Enjoyed a birthday lunch here. Safe areas for the kids to play plenty of choices for..."

Heather Carrigan

"Delish meal, lovely coffee, great..."

Amanda Sole

"Great food,clean,great spot 100% coming..."

Boodanfoo Coop

"Super size chip portions, nice fresh..."

Jamie Stark

"Great little place. Very affordable and quick..."

Jeana May

"Friendly staff and locals, child and dog friendly and well priced food and drinks. The decor is quirky and there is lots of seating and a sandpit and..."

Caroline Hamer

"What a great little place. We stayed at the campsite up the road. Popped into to order our takeaway dinner. The ladies were so friendly. I loved that..."

KL N

Bakehouse Cafe

80/100 (1969 ratings)

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pie

Passion Fruit Mango with Strawberry Juice

Brown Sugar Jelly

Avocado Smash with a Side of Added Bacon

Avocado Smashed Avocado

Pacific Wave

Green Apple Pineapple

Creamy Strawberry Topped

Wheelchair Accessible

"A huge selection of items to choose from - sandwiches, sweets, hot food, pies, salads and full meals. Just remember if later in the day, the longer..."

Revy

"Great food friendly staff. Excellent prices. Nice and..."

Jeannette Straiton

"Visiting from Australia to visit parents and stopped in for lunch. Had a very nice pie and chocolate thick shake. The others in our group had pies..."

Graham Marsh

"Their kai is top tier especially those kebabs that I can't remember whats called but the meat is juicy on the inside. And the people are really..."

Kaahu Leef

"A great option for a small or large snack! My hubby is very fussy about his coffee frappes and their is top notch. A good range of cabinet food both..."

Meg P

"Nice food, friendly staff and good coffee, what more could you ask..."

Phillip Taylor

"Mmmm delish new items on the menu, i just haaaaad to add a few strips of bacon but im a meat eater so i cant go without 😁 THIS is the Avocado..."

Deborah Parkinson

"Great bakery and I’m not a bakery lover as usually all bread, pies etc But this place has loads of choices Salads, Sandwiches, breads breakfast and..."

Ces Keenan

"A lot of variety, from simple pies and pastries to full meals and a pretty decent..."

Russ Nat

"Beautiful place clean friendly staff great..."

Ruby Bidois

"Very friendly staff and food were yummy ! Nice break from driving, not overly crowded, very family orientated..."

Kar29

"Always buzy on a Sunday, lots of people also having breakfast on a Sunday. Lots of variety of food and..."

Marie Thomas

"What it lacks in ambience it makes up for in really good value..."

Mary Binney

"Lots of good food and heaps of delicious options👍5..."

Oloka Flett

Golden Lion Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

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Cheap Eats

"Foods always fresh and usually plentiful. Takeaway has so far been..."

Beau Bryers

"Yummy..."

carolyn langford

Joe Simpkin

Omagerdub 1

Keely Paul

Nanette Hooper

New Asian Restaurant

Mixed Meat Fried Rice

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Good food at a reasonable price have been a customer for almost 15..."

DIrk

"Absolutely Delicious Loved There Food Keep Up The Good Work Guy's..."

Dean Olliver

"Good food, good service, beautiful place and good portions! And the best rice with prawns..."

Roberto Sebastian Rodriguez

"This place is good value, big portions and really tasty food. Sweet & Sour pork is amazing, fries are so good..."

Jeff Ganly

"Great food!!! Good value for your money..."

Martyn Brown

"Got smorgasbord takeaways from here served by a friendly fellow with very generous portions and food was absolutely delicious. I have IBS and cannot..."

Rel Squire

"We've been coming here for about 10 years. The owners are always friendly and accommodating even when it gets busy. Tonight we dined in, the food was..."

Rob Wadmore

"Nice restaurant, clean and tidy. Friendly staff, nice..."

Karen Kiwigal

"YUMMY this is a fabulous business! We were in town for some 4WDing, and stopped to get takeaways for dinner. We ordered the Sweet n Sour Fish it..."

Rebecca Dodson

"We didn't stay there for a meal as has been lockdown etc but we ordered and took away our meal. Absolutely wonderful meal. Love your lemon chicken...."

Wendy Hutchins

"This is a small town Asian Take Away, The food is fresh, hot, plentiful and well priced. The menu is typical pseudo Chinese, that very western Hong..."

Ross Welch

"Generous portions. Good..."

Cherie Campion

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