European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kaikoura

5 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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Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
100/100 (17 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Dinner
Breakfast
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
Koura Bay Lodge
Koura Bay Lodge
91/100 (177 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Chowder
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Fine Dining
Kaikoura Bakery
Kaikoura Bakery
91/100 (786 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
British
European
European
New Zealand
British
New Zealand
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Donuts
Mini Meringue Creatures
Sandwiches
Café
New Zealand
Fast food
British
European
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Currently on a journey around the South Island to find the best pies. Ordered, - sausage roll: filling to pastry ratio was generous as per the..."
David Popperfield
"What a nice place in Kaikoura. They have so much food to choose. Everything was fresh prepared and amazingly tasty. We had Bacon and egg pie and Big..."
Andrej Gajdošík
"Buns are delicious and a good place to stop for afternoon tea if I am on another road trip through here I will make sure to stop through..."
Belga Grant
"This store's bakery are delicious! The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is great! Highly..."
L Brendon
"Open from 4 a.m to 4pm! Great place to stop for a break and food. The mountains are glorious covered in snow..."
Barb Richardson
"We love this place. Such great food! We always stop when going through Kaikoura, except Tuesdays when it is not..."
Debbie Balcombe
"Great place to stop for awesome food. Steak and cheese pie is stuffed full of steak,that's my favourite..."
Debbie Wilson
"Great stop, very friendly. Had a pie and custard square which were very..."
Brian King
"Loved this bakery. Staff super warm, welcoming and friendly. The shop is clean. And the food is goooood. We love these mini critters they..."
Pamella McLaughlan
"Great food/pies selection as you would expect from a..."
Toivo Vaikvee
"I love their croissants and eat them every time I come to New..."
赵文睿
"Nice food. Little bit pricey. Especially the Luca treats, but still..."
Sharon Van Bavel
"Beautiful food but only average..."
Meric Hoffman
"Yummy Pies! Liked their meat pie with potato..."
Ching Wen Jun
The Pier Hotel Restaurant
The Pier Hotel Restaurant
89/100 (2254 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Seafood
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Croquettes
Crawfish
Salad
Fish & chips
Catfish
Calamari
Lamb
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
seafood platter
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Sit down
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Playgrounds
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was a very wet night in Kaikoura, but the atmosphere was warm and cosy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The service was impeccable and..."
Shelley Maree Harwood
"We came a strong group of 10 little back story we had complications before hand and The staff were so patient with us we eventually got there and we..."
Noki Kahukura Parata
"Beautiful setting, friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Had dinner here tonight and thoroughly enjoyed. Wonderful place to round off our visit..."
Kathy Ramsay
"Fabulous meal, sitting in the evening sun with an amazing view across the bay. The calamari, the gurnard and the pork was all fantastic. Make sure..."
Jacqui Powley
"Great food, great staff! Thanks! The background music was not too loud. A great..."
Vickie Ward
"Great old building with fantastic views, great staff and the best seafood chowder in the..."
Kevin Fawcett
The Jailhouse Kaikoura
The Jailhouse Kaikoura
89/100 (829 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
American
Greek
Vegan Options
Greek
European
American
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Curly Fries
Vegetarian Souvlaki
Burger
Piggy Jailbird
Jail House Burger
Souvlaki
Piggy Jailbird or Jailbreak
Sit down
New Zealand
European
American
Greek
Fast food
Seating
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My husband has eaten some burgers and he said this one was up in the top 3 hes had. Really good flavourful food. Big portions fries were huge and yum..."
Shanequekwa Mitchell
"Outstanding. Hands down the best burgers in Kaikōura. The service was amazing. I had the lamb burger ...with the lamb chop meat..soo tasty. And my..."
Rebecca Gibson
"Chilli burgers, vege burger, lamb souvlaki & chilp - all delicious. A short wait, & friendly staff. We ate them on the beach on a sunny, still..."
Lisa A Madsen
"Stopped here to pick up some Souvlaki and wasn't disappointed. Authentic bread and fresh ingredients made our meals an absolute delight. The team..."
P W
"Second time we have had takeaways from here. Fantastic!!! The size of their GF burger buns is superb for feeding a big appetite. Non GF is also..."
Cathie Bryden
"This place has no right to be as good as it is. We caught it at a quiet time, and it was the best burger I've had a good long while! Punching well..."
Hamish F
"Great burger, lots of food, reasonable price. Everyone was incredible and it was just an overall great..."
David Edington
"Nice lil place to rek some burgers 🍔. Clean, tidy and smol, with outdoor seating directly under a bridge. Good window seating. I'd of wanted to..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Yum food, great hospitality, super friendly staff, great..."
Zak Amadeus
"The Jailbreak is the best burger I've had in a long, long time. A blending of everything I didn't know I want in a burger. Absolutely recommend. The..."
Schlomo Trollenstern
"Take the outlaw, you will be blown away by the tasty and juicy meat! The mozzarella and the cheddar is making it one of the best burgers I ever..."
Delchef Lionel
"We dined in on New Years Eve and had an awesome experience. My daughters commented they were the best burgers they had ever tasted and my Souvlaki..."
Maddy
"Excellent casual place. Reasonable. Great burger, falafel, lamb and great chips. Very friendly. All food made in..."
Brent Johnson
"Big on size and taste. Best burgers in Kaikoura. Also tried their bratwurst sausage hotdogs. Amazing!...."
Rawiri Nikora
"Lovely little food place right at the centre of Kaikōura with lots of parking available close by. The vegetarian and vegan options were delicious,..."
Saphira46
"Our ferry was delayed 6 hours and we got to kaikoura late. Dinner here is the best thing happened today. What a surprise! Fast, cheap, tasty, the..."
lu dimitri
"The staff were super friendly and kind, and the curly fries were the best I’ve ever had! The lamb souvlaki was also delicious. Definitely..."
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