Best Restaurants in Kaikoura

52 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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Emporium Brewing
100/100 (1 ratings)
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Bars & Pubs
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cray And Coaster Ltd
Cray And Coaster Ltd
100/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Seafood
Healthy
Cafe
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Fish
Donegal House 2023
Donegal House 2023
100/100 (17 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Irish
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
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
Slam Club
Slam Club
100/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
New Zealand
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Kai Waka
Kai Waka
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Seafood
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Thai Kai Takeaway
100/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Larb
Stir Fried Noodles
Pad Thai
Thai
Asian
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
The Old Kaikoura Winery
The Old Kaikoura Winery
98/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Seafood
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
"Worth the trip for the view alone. Enjoyed a 2 course lunch, selected from a small menu. The food was delicious and intriguing, with obvious care and..."
Andy Clover
"We went for a work function, and the food was outstanding. They laid out a browsing table with an awesome array of cold meats, salads and antipasto..."
Duncan Henderson
"Amazing refined flavours and clever presentation. A briefly welcome on beautiful..."
Louise Frend
"Exquisite!!. We were fortunate to get a booking for the 7 course degustation meal. So glad our host recommended a visit. A first class international..."
Josie Swan
"Absolutely fantastic food!! Some of the best food I’ve had in New Zealand (and I live here), with views to match. A MUST..."
Jen Forret
"What a lovely place. Owner, Staff and Chef are really amazing. They want to provide the best possible service they can and they really do. The food..."
Philipp vD
"We had the 7 course tasting menu and every course was superb. The highlights for me were the pork dish with pork done three ways, kawakawa sorbet..."
Leapy 99
"Fantastic restaurant! We opted for the 7 course degustation menu. Some of the best food we have had in NZ. Beautiful fresh and local produce, with so..."
Amy Rankin
"World class views and amazing food to compliment. I am sure there not many places in the world with such a view. We had the 3 -course menu. The menu..."
Sty
"After talking to a couple of locals, we decided to travel the short distance to this amazing restaurant! What a fantastic evening that would be..."
Phil Joyce
Slamclub
Slamclub
94/100 (373 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Vegetarian Salad
Beef Short Ribs
Open Chicken Sandwich
Toasts
Apple Cake
Sandwiches
Pulled Pork Salad
Burger
Pork
Potato Leek Soup
Coffee
Duck Sandwich
Meat platter
Long Black
Venison Sandwich
Huevos Rancheros
Salad
Macchiato
Pulled Jackfruit Burrito
Mocha
Duck
Breakfast Sandwich Without Bacon
Vegerama Salad
Plum Strudel
Dear Me and Slam 'N' Cheese
Ribs
Café
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"What a wonderful place. Had a take away sandwich - was amazing. So we decided to come back for dinner the next night. Amazing food & great staff...."
Karen Goodman
"Great food, great staff, and a great vibe. International staff and still the most kiwi experience ever. If you want some of the best food Kaikoura..."
Neihana Burke
"Very nice place. Sandwich’s are very delicious but venison is little bit small if you are very hungry u can get duck sandwich is better..."
gosmami
"Excellent food and service. The staff are REALLY nice and the food is AMAZING. We had the Buddha Bowl and seafood paella (risotto), as we don’t eat..."
Andry G.
"One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had! A must eat place when visiting Kaikoura with very friendly staff (more than happy to make the Breakfast..."
Wesley Tilbury
"Great place for lunch! Recommend the Quacky..."
Emma Krijnen
"Cool vibes, friendly staff, and amazing food. Came here hungry after cycling from Hanmer and the food didn't disappoint. Meat platter was full of..."
David Balzer
"Nice place where you can have gluten free options. We had a really nice salad and yummy potatoes with a delicious ali oli sauce..."
Hôku Wild
"The food was super delicious and the staff was very energetic and..."
L. P.
"The Dear Me was delicious! Such a great place to get lunch in Kaikoura. Would highly recommend for toasty..."
Lance Cotter
Bernie's Diner
Bernie's Diner
93/100 (177 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Vegan Options
Cafe
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Potato Rosti
Pumpkin Pie Latte
Gurnard Fish Burger
A&w Root Beer
American Dream Roll with Chips and Dips
Toasted Sandwich and Fries
Massive Breakfast and Donuts
V8 Burger
Burger
Ford Fish Burger
Kaikoura Crayfish Burger
Vegetarian Burger and Fries with Slaw
American Hot Dog with Fries and Coleslaw
Bernie's Big Breakfast
Mint Choc Shake
Pancakes with Bacon
Coffee Milkshake
Breakfast Waffles
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Nachos
American
Diner
Café
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Zephyr Restaurant
Zephyr Restaurant
93/100 (819 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pork
Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart with Raspberry and White Chocolate Ice Cream
Pork Belly
Polenta Fries and Mussels
Ribeye steak
Chicken - Roasted Stuffed Breast
Affogato
Nanny Goat Pinot Noir
Seafood chowder
Fish of the Day
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Potatoes
Margherita
Seasonal Vegetables
Main Fish
Aperol Spritz
Salad
Market Fish
Confit Duck with Roasted Potatoes
Duck
Salmon Gravlax
Riley Steak with Bone Marrow
Mussels
Salmon
Salad
Top Steak
Chowder
Cheesecake
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Mid-range
"Excellent service from the moment we sat down. Lovely waiter, interesting, unhurried and very attentive. The meals were superb only the venison..."
Maria Van kuyk
"I would have liked to have awarded Zephyr five stars because when it arrived the food was very good. There were two waitresses on duty, with about a..."
Hamish Pringle
"What an amazingly delicious meal. Service was outstanding and food was so much more than we ever expected. Best Seafood Chowder ever, best Salmon..."
Melissa Prosser
"Great friendly service. The food was excellent both in preparation and presentation. Good wine menu. Highly recommended - in a central..."
Lynne Paskaleff
"We went out for dinner with friends to Zephyr restaurant, and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection..."
Sarahjane Murray
"The Zephyr came highly recommended and with good reason! Our meal was superbly cooked- light, super tasty and left us with enough room for dessert -..."
Stuart Brander
"The entrees of bread and dips was amazing. Probably the best entrees I have tasted in awhile. Great tasty portion for the main meal. The staff were..."
Elroy 0kada
"Wow! An awesome restaurant. Can’t fault this at all, and I almost never give out 5 stars. On a rainy winter night we were warmly welcomed in,..."
Kathy Viney
"Our best meal on the South Island, this place is the real deal. We went both nights we were in Kaikoura. Only slightly more expensive than the pub..."
Paul Brandenburg
"Beautiful fine dining experience, excellent service and reasonably priced. Well worth giving this place a..."
sallyre74
"Very nice food!! (The fish of the day backed with lemon and butter sauce) the desert and the wine… everything super tasty. Very nice customer..."
Renata Furtado
"Extremely nice and accommodating staff, but their food is truly top tier. Sometimes visiting a small town the food options can be hit or miss but..."
Patrick Whitney
"My wife and I had dinner at Zephyr on 22 July 2023, and it was excellent. The baked cheesecake was the best I had ever tasted (and I'm old enough to..."
Ian Viney
"The food was delicious and service fab. We dined at 8.30pm so it was..."
Suzi Salisbury
"Had a lovely evening meal here. Fortunately I reserved a table earlier in the day. Wait staff were attentive and professional. Atmosphere was..."
Robert Day
"We had the most amazing meal when we went to Zephyr last weekend. Service was very good and we ordered the Lamb shoulder to share (between 2 people)...."
Chris and Ross Kibblewhite
"Nice to find a place that is passionate about their food. Good service and recommendations. The Snapper was beautifully cooked. Definitely worth a..."
Mike Hall
Koura Bay Lodge
Koura Bay Lodge
91/100 (177 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Chowder
Fish
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Fine Dining
Waipapa Bay Crayfish & Camp
Waipapa Bay Crayfish & Camp
91/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
"Best place I stayed at during my tour around nz! Toured during winter, therefore it was quite cold. Owners gave me the token for an extra long shower..."
Friederike Marcus
"Really nice and helpful owners! Me and my friend got stuck on a rock while fishing as the tide came in. They came down to the beach to help us get..."
Lazlo Weber
"Fantastic camping area ,very friendly host's who go out of there way to make you feel welcome ,clean grounds and a stones throw from the beach also..."
Stu Durry
"Stopped here as the competition down the road didnt have eftpos. Glad we did as the crayfish was..."
Marianne Vinski
"bought some bluff oysters and a pawa..."
Roger Craig
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Chiwis Cafe
Chiwis Cafe
90/100 (790 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish of the Day
Salmon Eggs Benedict
Small Flat White
Pork Dumplings
Cheese & Bacon Wedges
Tiger Prawns
Cafe Big Breakfast
Almond Croissant
Bacon and Egg Quiche
Iced Chocolate
Eggs Benedict with Bacon AMD Salmon
My Coffee
Steamed Green Shell Mussels
Latte and Carrot Cake
French Toast
Chowder
Hollandaise
Small Hot Chocolate
Toasts
Seafood chowder
Soup of the Day
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Simply amazing! The two of us ordered the soup of the day (Pumpkin Soup), Fish of the day and a Spinach/Mushroom/onion omelette. And every dish was..."
Karlie Po
"We were actually wanting to try the cafe next door to this one for coffee, but it was closed so in to Chiwis we went. Ordered flat white coffee. Was..."
Diana Waines
"Best breakfast we've had in NZ so far. Enjoyed the English big breakfast (a proper one!) and excellent spicy chai latte. The mussel pie was pretty..."
J T
"We stopped multiple times. The owner is very welcoming. And good food to match. And if you try something once and go back again, she will most likely..."
Sabyasachi Banerjee
"Love the pumpkin soup and chinese dumplings. The owner readily offered us vinegar upon request. Very friendly staff and cozy..."
LJ
"Almond croissant and salmon eggs bene. So fresh with hot smoked salmon and free range eggs. Great range of cabinet food too and house special mussel..."
Nicola Essex
"Really good food for about the price I expected with friendly staff. Would come here again for a really good breakfast. All of us were..."
Daniel McRae
"Fabulous greeting from New Owner Andrew who makes fresh pies at 5 am daily. The pie pastry is light buttery & the good proportions of steak filling..."
Marlene Boyd-Wilson
"Dropped in here for a bite to eat. Nice friendly atmosphere with great cake and coffee and tea. On the main road with parking out front. The..."
Murray Quartly
"We wanted to know where to get the best chowder in town and our motel owner recommended us this unassuming little cafe and boy did they live up to..."
Stefan Yap
Nin's Bin
Nin's Bin
89/100 (1006 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Whitebait Fritter Mate
Battered Fish and Chips
Langustenschwanz
Steamed Mussels in White Wine
Cray with Mussels
Beer Battered Chips
Fresh Crayfish with Lemon and Eer Battered Fish with Chipsb
Lobster
Cray Fish
Fresh Crayfish with Lemon and Chips
Crayfish with Garlic Butter
烤龙虾
Mussels
Crayfish Mussels
Cray Tail and Chips
Tapas
Cut Cold with Lemon Crayfish and Chips
Tacos
Cray Tail and Fries
Crawfish
Catfish
Fish & chips
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Waterfront
Mid-range
"It was a homely experience overall. The service was quite fast and the owner was lovely and helpful. Recommended the crayfish and white bait sammie!..."
Inthavath Douangta
"Once in a lifetime stop over. Should know the history of how the business name 'Nin' comes from. Really good fish n chips, not forgetting the..."
Ken Wai
"Our dinner was absolutely fantastic, we kept going on about how delicious the fish was. Our mussels were so tasty too. We'll be back to try the..."
sophie bell
"Love when there are educational values at places that we visit & dine in. Not necessarily more affordable than other seafood places along the state..."
Edna Luah
"Amazing food, service and views. You choose the crayfish you’d like (prices are all labelled) and have the option of eating it cold or heated with..."
Bonnie W
"Amazing crayfish, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly reccomend such a awesome place and experience. Food is so..."
Meighan Weber
"Loved the food and the "atmosphere" of having seafood in the outdoors - totally rocking the NZ vibes! Had the lobster with garlic butter and mussels..."
Joshua Chin
"Epic Fish & Chips and Mussels by the shorelines ! The shop keeper was super cool and friendly. They were very generous with their meat to flour ratio..."
Ching Wen Jun
"Awesome place to try the famous New Zealand crayfish. We had one with garlic butter and it just tasted delicious! The fish & chips were also very..."
Marisa Frerichs
"We had our first taste of New Zealand Crayfish here and it did not disappoint. The crayfish with lemon was delicious and it tasted so fresh. The fish..."
Dana Yam
"The freshest of the freshest, highly recommend. Keep supporting local business. Keep up the good work NINS BIN..."
Neeraj Kumar maharana
"Stopped here each time I did a road trip through the South Island to get crayfish for lunch. A lovely little shop with picnic tables nearby that you..."
Hannah-Jayne Rodokal
"Great heritage Crayfish place by the sea for a wholesome kai "Koura" crayfish experience. About 20 mins drive north from Kaikoura along SH..."
Sabyasachi Banerjee
"Can't recommend enough, food was fresh and tasted amazing! The crayfish was meaty and cooked well, the fish was some of the best we've had and the..."
Adrian Lim
"Super fresh crayfish , highly..."
JENNY WANG
"Working opposite the caravan last week.....popped accross the road for some fresh fish- no fresh fish available so grabbed the steamed mussels &..."
Gavin Bell
"We are driving towards Kaikoura on the coast looking for photo opportunities, food and toilet and we come to this establishment. Ticked all the..."
john jackson
The Pier Hotel Restaurant
The Pier Hotel Restaurant
89/100 (2254 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Soups
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
seafood platter
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Ribs
Croquettes
Salad
Crawfish
Catfish
Calamari
Mussels
Lamb
Fish
Calamares
Fish & chips
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
European
Seafood
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Playgrounds
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)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
European
New Zealand
American
Fast food
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Greek
Vegan Options
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Curly Fries
Souvlaki
Vegetarian Souvlaki
Burger
Piggy Jailbird or Jailbreak
Piggy Jailbird
Jail House Burger
Burger
Sit down
Greek
Fast food
New Zealand
European
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
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..."
Peef Cake
Bee Box
Bee Box
88/100 (144 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great coffee!! Now that important fact has been stated, the cafe itself is cute, they have loads of honey and bee related products (as the name..."
Morgan Williams
"Try Bee Box for excellent Allpress Coffee with friendly staff and..."
Dave H
"Very interesting store. Bought coffee and hot chocolate here. They have a good selection of honey in the store with some bakes to go with the..."
Trotting Horse
"Good coffee, friendly efficient service, and charming decor. Takeaway only, but there are tables just..."
Hamish Pringle
"Wonderful place to enjoy your coffee in kaikoura. The coffee is very good, the girl behond the counter is very friendly and polite :) They also have..."
Leonardo Fiordi
"The most lovely barista served me and made the best (as always) iced honey latte. Had a lovely chat, not just awkward chitchat but genuine..."
Emma Bayleigh
"What a great place to stop for refreshment! Yummy homemade slice, delicious honey ice coffee and homemade kombutcha. We back here may 2021 and is..."
Marin Ianev
"Lovely staff, lovely coffee, good atmosphere, great cakes and slices.. love the no discrimination. Thank..."
Ash Gibson
"Delicious treats which are homemade ! Very nice and cosy terrace. Lovely..."
Valerie Jacquard
"Fantastic tasting coffee, nice and strong, with smooth earthy flavour... Nice little shop and great friendly..."
Matt Cullen
Kaikoura Indian Restaurant&cafe
Kaikoura Indian Restaurant&cafe
88/100 (506 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Curry
Tikka Masala
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Mama Tuti's Gourmet Take-outs
Mama Tuti's Gourmet Take-outs
87/100 (326 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Asian
"Excellent food for a good price. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Seems to be an Indonesian fusion restaurant and takeout. I recommend the..."
Danny Ching
"We needed a spot on our last night to try some local crayfish. We were not disappointed with our choice! The crayfish was cooked perfectly with..."
Jordan Kostelac
"Wie stayed at Kaikoura on the 2nd of March 2013. I had a Lamb Schank, my wife had a beef-curry. Both Meals were absolutely fantastic. Tender and..."
Hans Koch
"Actually the best food iv ever eaten!! And so friendly. It's just a small family business with a huge heart and an affinity for..."
Jackson Hodges
"Really tasty food and very generous servings! The rendang empanadas were..."
S Lyu
"Had the Salmon and white bait omelette. Enjoyed both immensely. Hit the nail on the head for..."
Greg Booth
"It was great service was great certainly didn't have to wait long for our..."
Kathy Chirnside
"Pretty pricy place and the food is just good. For the price I would expect..."
Alex Pate
"Great service! Delicious..."
Alcher Dac
"Great food with good friendly..."
Selwyn M
"Great food but bad opening..."
Samuel Ogle
"Always have a great meal at this..."
stephen m (bigsteviem)
"The lamb shanks are..."
Warwick Rogers
"Beautiful meals and..."
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張晋中
"Fantastic..."
Peter Coley
Karaka Lobster
Karaka Lobster
86/100 (490 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Healthy
Fast Food
Fast food
New Zealand
Seafood
Seafood
Cafe
Healthy
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Gluten Free Battered Fish and Chips
Fish 'N Chips
Whitebait Fritter
Half Lobster Combo
Crayfish Lobster
Lobster
Crayfish Lunch
NZ Crayfish
Crayfish Combo
Whitebait Lunch
Chocolate Raspberry Muffin
What's Left of Our Crayfish Meal
Crawfish
Freshly Crooked Crayfish and Seafood Chowder
Catfish
Crayfish Fish & Chips Whitebait
Lobster with Fries and Salad
Fish
Café
Café
Fast food
Seafood
New Zealand
Healthy
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Waterfront
Beach
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The freshest lobster I have ever had in NZ. They catch their lobsters daily and cook them to sell on the day. (You could buy and take away alive..."
Amy
"Dropped by here on my way to Blenheim to try out the crayfish/lobster as it was recommended by one of my peers in NZ. Lobster was served with aioli..."
David Popperfield
"We travelled from Christchurch for a day trip and chose Karaka Lobster to be our food destination. We wanted to give fresh lobster a go as we've..."
Nancy Lan Watkinson
"Lovely place and a worth it crayfish lobster to reward ourselves after a long drive from Auckland. Coffee, was a bit of a meh. The view is amazing...."
danielleleilalu
"A lovely pull in off the road for quality food and drink. Local freshly caught and cooked 🦞 lobster served by very friendly staff. Good ♿️..."
Carl Hill
"One of New Zealand’s famous tourist towns, primarily known for whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and enjoying lobster! In the Māori..."
彭笙瑞
"Ordered hot chips and they were nice and tasty. As for the crayfish. They were being sold by weight which is very reasonable. Fully recommend this..."
David M Pelasio
"Cute place. Fabulous views. Great place to chill..."
lindy jarvis
"Luckily we turned up before the lunch call, we had a cray for brunch, and even saw John Key dropped in by helicopter for their famous sausage..."
Ian Greer
"Fantastic treat, for lunch crayfish n chips, super friendly staff in a beautiful..."
Murray & Karen Anderson
The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura
The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura
86/100 (66 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
New Zealand
Seafood
Asian
Contemporary
Bar
Dinner
Mussels in White Wine
Tiramisú
フィッシュ&チップス
Crayfish Dinner
Mussels and Wedges
ステーキサンドイッチ
Bar
Pub
Asian
Contemporary
Seafood
New Zealand
Reservations
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"We enjoyed a lovely seafood dinner at the Craypot Kitchen recently. We shared the large mussels in white wine as well as a half crayfish dinner. The..."
Christina F.
"Fantastic! We thought we might be too late to be accommodated, as their last booking was at 7.30pm on a Monday, but they let us in at 7.45. My..."
Lydia
"The only dish you want to choose here is Crayfish. Available in various options, all beautifully cooked. And some of the best NZ wines - try the..."
Tim Brunton
"Exceptional value for money. The tastiest green lipped mussels we have ever had. Service was..."
Virginia Allen-Sinclair
"Friendly staff and relaxed environment with delicious food as well. We got the fish of the day, crayfish and calamari and all was enjoyed (delicious..."
E Bertani
"This place is amazing! Our group absolutely loved the ambiance and the service was delightful. We started with the garlic bread and after each of us..."
Autumn Shea
"I ate mussels and my boyfriend fish and chips. It was very good and tasty ! The lady who does the service is very..."
Léa Qtl
"Ripper dipper meal! We had the mussels, and would you believe, they cooked the. in a thai green curry! Un-be-liev-able! Great service with some witty..."
Kai Messenger
"Solid food, had the fish and chips as a main. Tasty chips but they get too fancy with the fish and the end result is not quite there. Caprese bread..."
Ezz El Defrawi
"Wow. Just a fabulous meal. Great fish and chips and my wife’s eggplant and zucchini lasagna was really tasty. My salad with the fish and chips was..."
Steve McMillan
"Beautifully decorated. Great food if you pick out the..."
Michael Kelley
"Stopped in for lunch (a very late lunch at 2.30pm...) on our way home. Great wedges and lasagna. Friendly staff more than happy to accommodate...."
Evan G
Hislops Wholefood Cafe
Hislops Wholefood Cafe
86/100 (671 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Fish Sandwich
Sandwiches
Nachos
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Halloumi
Salad
Cakes
Mussels
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
"Wonderful spot to stop at for lunch. Tried the salmon quesadilla and the cacao beef nachos, both were of good quality and the service was good. Nice..."
Henry MD
"LOVED IT! We went for the nachos and the chicken tostada for lunch and both were gone in the blink of an eye while the kids meals were equally..."
Russell King
"Great food. Had the eggs Benedict and they were great. The soup of the day was very good and the eggs and avocado where tasty. The fresh juice was a..."
Christiana Smyrilli
"The best breakfast in Kaikoura, hands down. You know how a lot of places do Eggs Benedict, and you taste them and you just end up with that fatty..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"A bit pricey, but the food and the service is good. They also have a cosy outdoor which is really good when the sun is out. I ordered an energizer..."
A-L J
"Big portions and the flavor is there as well! Service is friendly and warm. Awesome brunch for our weekend trip. Will come back again for..."
Le W
"Great place for breakfast. The coffee was great. Just the way we drink it. Strong. Food is..."
Marin Ianev
"A cafe amongst the container precinct in the middle of Kaikoura town centre. It has a modern decor with fierce timber look and a hip millennial feel..."
Pleayo Tovaranonte
"Very amazing staff and beautiful cafe! It's a bit pricy but the food is worth it. We'd come..."
Jasmin Jäger
"Went in for breakfast, hand the eggs Benny. Coffee was yum, food was yum, service was quick and good. All round great..."
Jenn Shraga
"Very nice and cute place. The food was very good. The lemon crumble was DELICIOUS. I would love to have the..."
Viviane Kas
"Excellent excellent service and the food was delicious. The staff was very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations on meals and drinks. ..."
Ben Krehbiel
"Delicious and healthy food, vegetarian options available. We loved the lunch ans breakfast and will come back one day..."
S C
"Best breakfast place in Kaikoura. Good coffee, delicious food, lovely staff and cozy..."
Sarah
"ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!! Delightful staff.... Fantastic food and coffee... WiFi.... Nice clean bathrooms... General warm atmosphere..."
Deena D'Clute
"amazing food, great environment and nice..."
סתו מלצר
"Excellent service and delicious wholesome food! We went for lunch and shared the lentil burger with my sister. The staff were super sweet as they..."
Melissa
"What a lovely cafe! Inviting, warm, beautifully laid out restaurant with ample garden + patio space. Excellent service, great coffee, and I had an..."
Julie Pirkle
"Such a fantastic place for coffee and breakfast. The coffee is the best I have had here in NZ (and i love my coffee so that is a compliment!) And the..."
Amy Bowles
Black Rabbit Pizza
Black Rabbit Pizza
83/100 (1219 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Black Rabbit
Beer and Cocktails
Prawns
Waffle Chips
Kumara Chips
Cranberry Chicken Heaven
Burger
Gone Wild Hunt Pizza Margherita
Lamb
Selection of Hot Sauces
Pesto
Duncan's Pale Ale
Pork
Herb & Garlic Cheese Loaf
Butter chicken
Pepperoni Pizza
Pasta
Dessert Pizza
Lamb burger
Salad
Chicken Supreme
Cheese burger
Salmon
Italian Pizza
Greek salad
Farmhouse Pizza
Deluxe Pizza
Spicy Chicken Pizza
Cheesecake
Sit down
Pizza
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Cash Only
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Great value for your money! I can recommend. The staff was friendly,..."
Ramona Munz
"Best pizza I've ever had, friendly prompt service, highly..."
Amanda Graham
"Delicious pizza, great little place and friendly..."
Carrie Bach
"Brilliant pizza and great staff! Love this place..."
Beck Forman
"Best pizza ever really nice atmosphere and good..."
Guelsen Tatu
"Best pizza ever, and I could have eaten a bucket of the calamari :) Please please please come to..."
Gail Stubbing
"Celebrated our wee girls first birthday tonight with the most fabulas pizza! Love your new fit out and menu! Highly recommend. Thank u! Kaikoura very..."
Lisa Moffat
"Awesome flavours, Great hosts, Wish we ate there more..."
Belinda Bouman Andrews
"Tuti's Restaurant always buys it's pizzas from the black rabbit because they are so..."
Peter McGovern
"Awesome..."
Teoh Peng Siong
"Sooo yummy!! I could live on it..."
Joni Morrissey
"Pizza was decent, my kid liked the herbivore pizza and we also had the butter chicken was quite unique? But maybe I would stick with the standard..."
SChan
"Came on for dinner on a steady Saturday night, great atmosphere, food was coming out quickly, service was excellent, we had a good selection of..."
Hope Clarke
"Quite nice decoration in restaurant, we had few pizzas I ordered carnivorous which was guite good just the vase is very thin and you feel like is..."
Michal Kanuch
"Excellent gluten free pizza, good service and well worth a visit. Also have GF IPA..."
Andy Harris
"Wow! This place was exceptional. Absolutely loaded gourmet pizzas using the freshest ingredients, with a huge range to suit everybody. My mum..."
Elke Wallace-Smith
"Came here for dinner and the food was amazing. Tried meat lovers, aloha and the black rabbit (in the picture), all were great. The garlic bread is a..."
Benaiah See
"I’m sure I’ve been here a few years ago but I don’t remember it being this good! I had pepperoni pizza, Greek salad and fries which were all so..."
Liz Turner
"Ordered pizzas over the phone and they were delicious! Delivered two pizzas in under 30 minutes. Lady over the phone was super helpful and friendly..."
Smokeout
"We ordered delivery. The Epic Cheese Burger and the Pepperoni Pizza. Food came pretty quick. Nothing super special, but the right thing for a lazy..."
Helene Sophia
"Finally Italian styled pizza in New Zealand!!!! Super yummy thin bases, luxurious toppings and tip top service! Thanks Black Rabbit, we may have to..."
Karen & Matthias Binggeli-Stone
"Great pizzeria! Large choice of pizza, cosy atmosphere, the lady is super nice and helpful. We had the half/half pizza, for an extra 3$ you can try 2..."
alison richard
"Stumbled upon this place as we are staying nearby for doplhin watch, located beside an Indian eatery. Absolutely amazing pizzas, highly recommend the..."
M.S. Tan
"The pizza was okay but nothing special. But its a very kind little restaurant which is really nice. Also the waitresses are really friendly. If you..."
Steffi Brüm
"Great little place! Probably the best eat you could find in Kaikoura, we were so impressed by the quality and freshness of the pizza, salad and..."
Karen Ng
"The best pizza I have ever tried.. if I could give 10 stars I would! Had the kangaroo one it was delicious!!!! Best service as well the girl at the..."
Natalia Martinez
Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar
Green Dolphin Restaurant & Bar
83/100 (1344 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Apple & Pear
Cheesecakes
Crawfish
Catfish
Cakes
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Lobster
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Pork Belly
Chili
seafood platter
Calamari
Crumble
Mussels
Local Lobster
Calamares
Green Mussels
Today's Soup
Chowder
Today's Fish
Cheesecake
"We didn't have table booked but they found us one after 10 min.The meals were very good. Tasty. The staff was a bit slow but it was full so I can..."
Marin Ianev
"Delicious food quick service friendly staff beautiful views We will be..."
Shauni
"The best fine dining in Kaikoura! Got a special occasion in Kaikoura and want to eat fancy? Go, right now, to the Green Dolphin. I absolutely did..."
Andrew Johnson (AJ)
"Nice modern restaurant, with a view to see. The food was tasty just a bit expensive and smaller..."
Veronika Karkoszkova
"Great food and good views. Wonderful helpful..."
Steve Heuser (Sir Trout)
"Amazing meal, super chilled atmosphere with views of the ocean. The new owners have done a great job and will definitely be back next time we’re in..."
Matt Jenke
"Fresh and milky market fish Juicy and rich taste..."
Edison Wu
"I have to say that my partner and I eat out often ,but this is one of the best meals ever. My partner had steak and Mussels, I had the vegetarian..."
Trudy Scott
"They want you to book on advance. On a Monday. 😳 We hadn't booked. So we got there at 7.15 and were given some sob story about no tables free..."
Margaret Pinsent
"I have just had a meal with my wife at the Green Dolphin in Kaikoura; this was a celebration of my partners 50th Birthday, so it needed to be..."
Philip Bedford
"We visited the Green Dolphin twice within 3 days and it was both times Absolutely amazing. The service was outstanding and the food really good as..."
Monika Horn
"Everything about this place was fantastic! Huge range of wines: from the cheapest of budgets to the sublime. The food was superb! Great value for..."
Amy Dufty
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
83/100 (473 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Seafood
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Lobster
Salad
Mussels
Chowder
Crawfish
Catfish
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic place right down to the pub next door, conference space upstairs and conference room down stairs. Lovely outdoor area private and isolated...."
Jeni Welsh
"Very friendly staff. Great location and the views of the mountains were amazing. Highly recommend. And we would definitely stay..."
Duane Newell
"Bar staff are fun, creative and a great chat/service Deals are good Food is excellent Get in To the Lobster..."
Arcadia YT
"This is a great place to stay Rooms comfortable Food good but a bit on the pricey side but on the other hand drinks not on the pricey side...."
Pam Cox
"We came for dinner only with our small family and the food was absolutely delicious NZ lamb, fresh cod, all massive serves would definitely eat here..."
Annie Christine
"Warm welcome from the residents cat and young daughter with apologies for being late ( cute ) very friendly owners to start your stay . And the rooms..."
Jeremy Hopkinson
"Great motel, clean rooms and fantastic service nothing is a..."
Cameron Benner
"Me and Craig stayed here for a couple of days it was very warm and friendly and the cat was very friendly we left very early this morning I highly..."
cheryl Robertson
"Basic but quiet with a comfortable bed. All one needs on a long journey. Conveniently located next to pub with generous meal..."
Peter Ayson
"Nice spot with great service! The owners were very accommodating and attentive to my needs. Super comfy bed! Oh and the tavern next door is a must..."
Derek Lewis
"Super friendly hosts. Went out of their way to help and give advice. Easy walk from the train station down the beach path. Enjoyed our stay in..."
Patrick Rooney
"Clean, comfortable room for the one night stay, very lovely lady at reception. Went upstairs to the bar and had a very lovely meal. Friendly bar and..."
Pauline Vella
"Noisy but to be expected on Beach Road. Service was good. Room could do with air con, or a fan. Location easy to..."
Adrian Pedersen
"Room was not booked and still able to accommodate us. Rooms are very quiet. Solid walls between rooms. Very nice and well laid out, excellent..."
timothy jamieson
"A great place to meet friends for a..."
Regan Crofts
"A lovely hotel, nice and clean. We had an amazing meal, triple prawn salad which was absolutely delicious. Some staff could have been a little more..."
Keryn Craddock
"Welcoming as soon as you walk in . Friendly Clean rooms, comfortable beds Nice hot showers 🚿 Beaut tavern nextdoor Perfect when when travelling..."
Dave Thompson
"Great location right near pub and Bernie's American themed diner. Accommodation was clean and fully equipped. Big rooms and parking outside door...."
Lesley Humphries
Simes Kitchen
Simes Kitchen
83/100 (311 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish pie
Steak & Fried Eggs with Horopito Chimmi Churri Crushed
salmon benedict
Lemon Meringue Pie
Eggs and Apple Cider Hollandaise
Peanut Butter
House Made Cornbread with Thick Cut
Large Cappuccino
Chocolate Croissant
Mushroom Toastie
Mushrooms on Sourdough Toast
Granola Yogurt
Cornbreaded Mushrooms
Ice Iced Chocolate
Ham and cheese croissant
Chips
Banana Bread
Latte
Café
Healthy
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Came in to Simes after biking the kaikoura cycle trail and was treated to an utterly delicious lunch and one of the best iced lattes I've had...."
Steph
"Great food and coffee..nothing to fault 👌 we ll be back tomorrow to try some more..."
Natallia
"Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. Great vegan & vegetarian options. Local beer on tap was great, will come again..."
Monique Murray
"Nice cafe in Kaikoura with great food and service. Lots of options of sandwiches and sweet treats. Outdoor seating great for a sunny..."
Joao Nobre
"Lovely staff. Great service. Had breakfast here. Food was exceptional 👌. Would highly..."
Ian&Trudy Green
"Had such an amazing breakfast today so I had to leave a review. The quality of food and flavours at simes are next level. Both meals were delicious -..."
Lucy Burrows
"Lovely place! Good coffee and the food is just YUMMY!!! Nice selection of dish, a lot of DF, GF and VG options. Very good coffee. Staff friendly and..."
alison richard
"I had only coffee but it was great! Finaly after few days travelling I had coffee with good taste! I will come again maybe for something to eat..."
Kateřina Jirková
"Wonderful breakfast at Sime’s - great ambiance, lovely staff and delicious food. We had the cornbread & eggs and strudel French toast - would..."
Andrea Newman
"One of the best vegan tafu burger we had. Love the other dishes also...."
Gilbert Tan