TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Kinsey Hall

Annette Wolfgram

"Went here with my friends and the service was really great. The lady that served us was very helpful and friendly. I ordered a butter chicken and it..."

Debbie

"Cannot recommend enough. First night here we tried their Thai, second night their Indian. Both just AMAZING! Staff are all so friendly and super easy..."

Isabella Madamba

"This is two restaurants one Thai and one Indian cuisine.. I have been ordering from the Thai restaurant... I had the Golden Bags and the seafood with..."

Ash Gibson

"My fave restaurant in Northland. My trip is not complete without visiting this place. Superb food, friendly staffs and affordable..."

D Universal Drewlaloo

"Food was nice. Tasty Service was great. Food arrived in good time. Went as a group of 6 Adults and 4 Kids. One vegetarian Thumbs up from..."

Sam Singh

"2nd time eating at Greens. This even better food & service than before. I had Onion Bhaji for a starter with Goan Fish Curry for main. My husband had..."

Trevor Ninness

Charlotte’s Kitchen

83/100 (2503 ratings)

Slow Roasted Free Range Pork Knuckle

Tapas

seafood platter

Smoked Kahawai Remoulade

Tacos

Funghi

Sichuan Salt and Pepper Squids

Sashimi Platter

Slow Roasted Pork Knuckle

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food. Started with fresh oysters. Thought the serve of mussels were small but it taste yummy! Pizza was..."

Ann K

"This was a perfect evening with an incredible view and surprisingly amazing food! Usually the waterfront places are very touristy and don’t serve..."

Louisa Ruster

"They have a good selection of cocktails. There are many vegan options. Why the vegan Pizza Al Funghi comes without tomato sauce but only with vegan..."

Marco Aschwanden

"Massive pizza here, great spot to enjoy some food before or after a cruise. We shared a couple of pizza between 3 of us and there was plenty to..."

Luc T

"Sunday roast from 3pm. Live music too. Then we shared a pizza on a different day. Both extremely good and tasty and the staff seem to be happy and..."

Janet Weston

"Was very windy and heavy rain but the atmosphere inside was warm and busy. Welcoming staff and one of the best beef steak I have ever had. 😋 ..."

Knghtlight

"Went for dinner by the waters at this beautiful restaurant- definitely weren't let down from the moment we arrived, a bit early but seated..."

Shweta Sachdeva

"Nice spot on the water. Service and food has improved significantly since last year. The pizza dough has definitely been improved to a higher..."

TK

"Pretty mediocre for the price tbh. Meat and fish may be better here based on other reviews, but as a vegetarian, the meals were nothing more than..."

Maddie Barklimore

"Had a great experience at Charlotte's Kitchen, beautiful ambience upon entry, we arrived a little early for our booking, but the staff were very..."

Celia Chan

"Best seafood, locally caught, prepared by a chef and team who know what they’re doing. The market fish in golden burnt butter sauce was the..."

Ran W

"Beautiful restaurant right on the water, we unfortunately had a miserable wet evening for our dinner but it would be absolutely amazing to be there..."

Claire Doheny

"Awesome restaurant right at the end of the wharf overlooking the water from all sides. The food is easily the best we've had in the bay of..."

Nyarlathotep

"Last night was the second time we went to Charlotte's Kitchen and on both this and the previous occasion (three weeks prior) stand out as my most..."

Tony King

"Excellent atmosphere and food. Wood pizzas great along with the..."

Nick Hodder

"Fantastic food - definitely try the salmon pizza, there's plenty to share. Strong drinks, tasty starters, and great views define the dining space,..."

Sabine McGregor

"I could not rave more about our experience at Charlotte’s Kitchen on Saturday evening. We hosted a family reunion there with difficult dietary..."

Georgina Drain

Greens Paihia - Thai Cuisine

83/100 (2812 ratings)

Lamb Rogan Josh and Prawn Malabasi

Tikka Masala

Sweet and Sour Stir Fried Beef

F11 Fish with Sweet Chillies Sauce Snapper

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came here for lunch and was very impressed! Great service (from both the humans and the cool robot) and really nice food. The pad thai was super..."

Rose S

"3 dinners here within the last week, while on vacation. All 3 excellent service, with fresh, flavoursome and well presented food. Mohit is friendly..."

Maureen Hansford

"Amazing. Fantastic shore location, great service, the food was the best. Most dishes had the option to include tofu and vegetables rather than meat...."

Mark

"Absolutely delicious food prepared to our liking with a friendly..."

Yavashni Chetty

"Really nice Thai food, good view across the Bay, very good service (with the help of a robot waiter). Highly..."

John Mitchell

"A robot waiter adds to the experience and most helpful if can't handle hot food like me who ordered mild and was still to spicy so lovely staff..."

Deborah Campbell

"Got the honey duck, which was delicious. They made really cute shapes from the rice, and the waiter was very courteous and attentive. Also, there..."

Lana Signal

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Probably some of the best Thai food I've ever had. Ever! We got the cashew nut stir fry with pork and it was delicious! Full of..."

Kinsey Hall

Annette Wolfgram

"Went here with my friends and the service was really great. The lady that served us was very helpful and friendly. I ordered a butter chicken and it..."

Debbie

"Cannot recommend enough. First night here we tried their Thai, second night their Indian. Both just AMAZING! Staff are all so friendly and super easy..."

Isabella Madamba

"This is two restaurants one Thai and one Indian cuisine.. I have been ordering from the Thai restaurant... I had the Golden Bags and the seafood with..."

Ash Gibson

"My fave restaurant in Northland. My trip is not complete without visiting this place. Superb food, friendly staffs and affordable..."

D Universal Drewlaloo

"Food was nice. Tasty Service was great. Food arrived in good time. Went as a group of 6 Adults and 4 Kids. One vegetarian Thumbs up from..."

Sam Singh

"2nd time eating at Greens. This even better food & service than before. I had Onion Bhaji for a starter with Goan Fish Curry for main. My husband had..."

Trevor Ninness

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"We went to Avo Sushi for the first time on Tuesday but had to go back on Wednesday and now today for more. The sushi was pretty expensive however we..."

Holly Mayne

"Was only in Paihai for a couple of days but ended up going here twice! Really good value lunch option if you’re passing through. Sushi was tasty..."

James Head

"Loved it here! Delish salmon & takoyaki..."

Rachael Wood

"Good bargain at end of the day with half priced sushi packs, friendly..."

MH

"I wasn't ever keen on sushi. I took my sushi loving Moko here and decided to get some for myself as they looked delicious and fresh. Now I'm hooked...."

Cherrie Ellis

"Pick n mix your choice of sushi, good selection of hot and cold, plenty of vegetarian options. A tip is to go sit in the grounds of the library..."

Claire Disney

"Very delicious sushi, the owners are always lovely and greet you humbly. The sushi is fresh and priced..."

Michael M

"Could do with a better selection of standard price vegetarian..."

Terry Woods

"Yum sushi. Best in Paihia. Great..."

tom kelly

"Great sushi...great service and..."

Paul Turner

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Chingun Enkhbold

Pizza Shack

81/100 (1847 ratings)

Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine

Wheelchair Accessible

"We thought we'd give this place a try, there didn't appear to be any table service, and we noticed later that one table has a sign asking that you..."

Mark

"The burger and pasta came out super quick (felt like 5 min) the pizzas took a little longer. The pasta was good, the burger a little plain but highly..."

Kinsey Hall

"I've been to this amazing place many times this month and November last year great vibes location team and choice of food and..."

Stuart Pooley

"We had breakfast this morning and enjoyed the big breakfast and eggs on toast. The americano coffee was done nicely (sometime I get sourish type long..."

Stan Low

"Great pizza, on Mondays you can get large with 5 toppings for $20. A large Good George beer is $9 and salad runs about $13. All fresh, great..."

Luiz Cent

"Kids loved their breakfast and so did we. The guy that served us makes a yummy chai latte. Ordered 2 big breakfast and the were amazing big portions...."

Lucille Kay

"Cool little vibrant place. We went on a super busy night and still didn't have to wait too long. The staff were all great and really helpful. The..."

Anita Puohotaua

"Delicious Pizza! We tried a range of food while staying in Paihia and bought these 2 pizzas. The kid rock and the Salmon and cream cheese pizza. The..."

Junella Takimoana

"Excellent location on the main road and facing the see. Friendly and helpful staff. We have ordered the spaghetti Bolognaise for the children. The..."

TheNZLILY

"Very novel Pizza place. They have a handful of pre-designed pizzas, but they also let you design your own pizza. Unlike most design your own pizza..."

Ron Kuriyan

"Went here mid evening after finding most restaurants in town closed but this bar and pizza hut. The beer was excellent as were the seafood and vegan..."

Graeme Wooller

"After an eventful day i had, this place was definitely worth a visit. great crispy pizza and their milkshakes are absolutely delicious. And the staff..."

Joy M

"Ordered take out pizza on our last night in Paihia. Meat lovers and the Hawaiian. Wasn’t expecting much but was super impressed! Lovely bases, both..."

Steven Kennedy

"One of the best option of having pizza in Paihia. I had medium size vegetarian real Blondie pizza which was quite good in taste and rich with..."

Vimal Prajapati

"Fabulous place, food is delicious, most definitely the yummiest pizza I have ever eaten! The space could be used better as there wasn't very much..."

Mais Kawiti

"Very nice little café with outdoor seating looking towards the bay, the coffee here is very good, I have visited a few times. Eaten here just the..."

Lewis Hutchinson

"The best pizza in Town you must try it so delicious amazing service. Workers were awesome very friendly. It's worth it Thank you so..."

Ungatea Afu

"GENEROUS portions of chips which I always appreciate. Good pizza too! I made a Vegan pizza (BBQ, vegan cheese, and veg on top). It was very good! My..."

Abbey Johnson

Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack

81/100 (2723 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Kebabulous

Wheelchair Accessible

King Wah Restaurant

79/100 (1081 ratings)

BBQ Pork with Vegetables

Prawns

Roast Pork Rice with Veges

Fish

King Wah Special Rice

Fried rice

Noodle

King Wah Crispy Chicken

Pork

Roasted Chicken Roast Pork with Rice

Prices

Prawn Dumplings and Wonton Soup

Dumplings

Steamed Fresh Snapper Fillets

Salad

Prawns from the Buffet

Crayfish in Ginger Sauce

Duck

Oysters on the Half Shell

Steamed Mixed Vegetables

Fresh Natural Oysters

Ribs

Deep Fried Fresh Oysters

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good service..we arrived to a full restaurant but they were happy to accommodate. Good service and price, recommend this place for the non fussy..."

Frank Brough

"Best Chinese Restaurant in Northland! We live in Whangarei and will make special trips up to Paihia just to eat at King Wah.We have gone there for..."

Jay Jay

"Wonderful restaurant, their buffet supply the best oyster we had in NZ, I will say even better than Bluff. Other food are also good and affordable...."

Cai

"Definitely the place to eat in Paihia. The buffet is good but try something a bit more adventurous from the menu. Personal favourite is the fried..."

Felix Northwood

"We just moved to da twon and served dinners few times down there too. Fresh food, specially beatuful seafood---creamy and monster oysters. Awsome..."

M.logit

"I have dined at this cozy restaurant and buffet many times. Its the best food in Paihia as well as being the best Chinese food in the Northland..."

Adele R.

"We have been to King Wah a few times now,it is the best Chinese restaurant we have been to.The staff are always friendly,the food is hot and well..."

Miss Scott

"Highly recommend, fantastic smorgasboard that the whole family, including the kids enjoyed. Friendly and efficient service..."

Monique Darge

"This restaurant is fantastic, i was able to take a group of volunteers for a Christmas dinner, and the service was excellent. the food was always..."

Maria Wihongi

"A must visit restaurant everytime I come to Paihia. I always receive warm and excellent services from ah Jing, Mei jie, and ah Wei at the express..."

Ls Wong

"Very welcoming atmosphere eating here! Was so keen on the oysters which is what I came here for hearing from a mate who said it was unlimited...."

Odyssey L

"All you can eat, great friendly service and self service also. Desserts are delicious and simple. Mains are plentiful and varied. Dishes are refilled..."

Fiona Taylor

"Great food at a very good price! Where else can you find a buffet dinner for $37 a head these days? And one that includes a plate of giant, frest..."

Julian McCracken

"It was my mum's 91st Birthday, It was the first time I had been here. Was not to sure where to go, so I went early. found the place than the rest of..."

Toyah Baker

"The food was always fantastic, worth every $$ you payed. On this particular night, the restaurant was filling up fast, Cashier was clearly inundated..."

Lewis Hape

"I was gifted a kahawai fish from the cruise today and brought it to King Wah to see if they would cook it for us. The lady warned me that fish is..."

Steven Yang

"Great buffet with oysters served to your table good ambiance and Friendly family run restaurant also has outdoor Chinese to go with indoor and..."

Stephanie Kirkcaldie

"Great selection of tasty kai that is continually replenished. If the restaurant is full there is always outside undercover courtyard seating with a..."

Saria Lolo

"My best buffet experience in a while! Service was quick and warm, and the food is great - one important thing is that it’s not salty, and I love..."

月老mundi

"Beautiful food, lovely service. A la carte menu offers a great variety. Little bit pricey for what it is but it is tasty and spectacular nonetheless...."

Amy B

"Omgggggg . If anyone is ever in the beautiful town of Paihia " KING WAH" Buffet is the place to come for a really good priced buffet with awesome..."

Jngaz Y

"Very tasty seafood and welcoming atmosphere! Fish was..."

Natalia Bondarchuk

"We tried the buffet for dinner. It was beyond expectation. Reasonable price, attentive service, freshly made food kept being served. Seaweed salad is..."

V Wu

"Nice and quite for a meal with family and friends. A little bit pricey but food cannot be..."

Bonnie Koni

"One of the better buffets we've been to for the price. Well stocked, good service. Everything was fresh. Would love to come back next time we're..."

Dale Morgan

"We had Chinese New Year dinner at King Wah. The team was very welcoming and friendly. Great service and food. Fresh big oysters, crunchy and juicy..."

Sally Chhua

Alfresco's Restaurant And Bar

78/100 (4905 ratings)

No Batter Seafood Platter

Pesto

Fish and Chips Mussels

Coconut Brioche French Toast

Seafood Platters

Pasta of the Day

Seafood chowder

Alfs Salt N Pepper Calamari

Freak Shakes

Monteith's Pale Ale and Tiger Lager

Steak Chips and Salad

Southern Style Chicken Burger

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice little meal. Good beer. Very friendly..."

Frank Osbæck

"Tasty meals, cosy and entertaining atmosphere, welcoming staff! Pets are welcomed, or at least dogs (so don't bring your possum pet just in..."

Gilliane Jean Marie

"A decent spot at the beginning of the Paihia strip. Best for breakfast. Dinner service was friendly and attentive. Warm atmosphere and live music on..."

Renae C. Greenman

"Lovely restaurant with great views of the sea. Seems to be further away from the main shops which may be why it was empty why we went but the food..."

Ali Alsaffaf

"Seating available inside & out, and the look of the food was incredible , photos don’t do enough justice. Everything was delicious and fresh and..."

Alison Vickers

"Very friendly staff serving super delicious food in a nicely decorated, atmospheric place. Everything is cooked fresh for you - no junky fast food..."

Roland Hummel

"Very nice dining experience, very nice environment, the kitchen was quick to get our breakfast meals out especially as there were a few customers..."

E T

"Great atmosphere and flavours, portions though, were a too small for the prices. We went for dinner and ordered duck pate, calamari and then the..."

María Paz Cárcamo Agüero

"It was okay, my latte was nice but a bit too sweet, just tell them next time not to put too much syrup in. I got this thing with an egg on top it was..."

Ash Gibson

"Very good cafe on the road, i like coffee here. For vegetarians, there is are a options, but you have to modify it. See the picture baby spinach with..."

Prashant Vala

"We visited at lunch time on the weekday and it was not busy at all. Friendly staff took out toys and blocks for the children. Heaps of items to..."

TheNZLILY

"Dropped in to Alfrescos for a quick bite before our intended visit to Kawiti’s caves to see the glow worms....we blame Alfresco for missing the..."

G M

"Delicious food and great service, couldn't fault a single thing. Even allowed a little bit of substitution to cater for me, which was really..."

Trish Roberts

"Had a lovely late lunch. Service was great, very attentive staff. We loved the decor and vibe. Food was yummy (we had the antipasto platter, fresh..."

Hope

"Incredibly perfect meals. For my partner, a perfect vegetarian meal. For me, the most succulent lamb with amazing accompaniments. Friendly..."

Rob T

"Lovely restaurant with great view and food . Been here at morning after check out. Food was tasty, love the sausage.😍 Also the little plants on..."

zeng xiaoli

"Yumy place! We enjoyed the seafood platte which was big and full of oysters, mussels, prawns, and fish. The food was brought quickly. The location is..."

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