TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Paihia - Updated November 2024

"First off the staff was friendly and fun and our wonderful server Leoni was helpful, professional and a great personality. My husband's steak was..."

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

Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack

81/100 (2723 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Alfresco's Restaurant And Bar

78/100 (4905 ratings)

Southern Style Chicken Burger

Salmon

Lamb

No Batter Seafood Platter

Fish & chips

Pesto

Fish and Chips Mussels

Coconut Brioche French Toast

Pasta of the Day

Seafood chowder

Alfs Salt N Pepper Calamari

Prawns

Freak Shakes

Monteith's Pale Ale and Tiger Lager

Steak Chips and Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

Waterfront

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"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..."

Valeria Kuznetsova

Charlotte’s Kitchen

83/100 (2503 ratings)

Slow Roasted Free Range Pork Knuckle

Pork

Beef

Smoked Kahawai Remoulade

Soup

Sichuan Salt and Pepper Squids

Gnocchi

Funghi

Tapas

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

Mckenzie's Restaurant & Bar

84/100 (1644 ratings)

"First off the staff was friendly and fun and our wonderful server Leoni was helpful, professional and a great personality. My husband's steak was..."

Mary Robinson

"We ate on the large outside deck. Absolutely gorgeous setting. Easily the nicest spot in Paihia to eat on a sunny spring day! Kitchen was..."

Annaliese

"I had a delightful dining experience with the Contiki group at Zane's Grey's Restaurant! I must say it was a fantastic experience from start to..."

Viktor Ladang

"Leoni was very professional and attentive to our needs. I highly recommend her as a great waitress. My guest asked another waitress for some bread,..."

Leyette Callister

"A great way to treat ourselves after our sailing adventures in the Bay of Islands! Fantastic staff - We requested a seat by the aquarium, and had a..."

Dallas Survey

"This restaurant is one of my favourite views to eat at, the seating tables goes right out onto the water and is so beautiful for brunch & lunch! At..."

Tess Pyke

"My wife and I called in for lunch after a mornings excursion after arriving at the bay on the QE - our waitress Leoni was absolutely terrific and..."

DJ Sephton

"It was a wonderful experience. Our waiter Brooke made it easy to order and she was great with our 3 kids. The kids loved there desserts and looking..."

Andrew Wrightson

"my wife and I went out for a sneaky brunch without the kids. William took great care of us. He quickly seated us (by the window with a view) in time..."

Francesca J

"We've visited twice, once for a drink and again for a meal. Both times the staff have been really good and helpful. Great location with amazing sea..."

Mark

Amazing Thai Bar & Restaurant

85/100 (1464 ratings)

"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

Pizza Shack

81/100 (1847 ratings)

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

Oceans 68 Fish And Chips & Takeaways

77/100 (2652 ratings)

Fish Burger & Cricketbat Sized Fish

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best fish and chips I've ever had. This little, hole in the wall place is a gem. The seafood basket will get you everything you need to be..."

Frank Campodonico

"Big portions, yummy and good service. Perfect for a winter’s..."

Sara Stratton

"We stopped over for dinner after checking in. The scent of the fish and chips drew us and personally, we were always looking out for good fish and..."

Benson Kong 龚耀鸿

"me and my wife ordered the $19 lunch special on Tuesday afternoon and it was so delicious 🤤 definitely I'll be back to try other things on the..."

Sam McCracken

"Oceans 68 was very accomadating for vegan food. Richard and Lee were quick to offer vegan options. I ended up getting a vegan burger with a falafel..."

Madeleine Matene

"Favorite fish & chips we had on our roadtrip! The staff was very friendly both times we went here. Prices are very fair. We’ve gotten much smaller..."

Frank Goorhuis

"Best value and quality fish and chips we had this trip to..."

Christine Ulbrich

"Just got a huge and tasty fish & chips, freshly prepared, friendly staff. Thanks a..."

Jas Min

"Delicious fish and chips. Service was great and whilst waiting for my order everyone kept approaching the staff as they where leaving saying how..."

David McNichol

"Best fish burger I have ever had ! Awesome service with a smile - would recommend..."

Michelle Prowse

"Best fish and chips ever. Excellent service and food. Perfect during a cyclone. Had nut milk and good coffee! Good eating area, clean with bay views...."

Heidi Huber

"The Ultimate ocean experience! Amazing customer service, food made with so much love. Can't wait to come..."

Tash Ngaropo

"Great fish and chips!! The owner was super friendly and welcoming. Go for whatever fish they have fresh caught for the day, won’t disappoint and..."

Rachael Sawer

Cbk Craft Bar Kitchen

86/100 (1077 ratings)

Sampler Beer Selection

Green Tip Mussels & Cockles

chicken curry

Pick 3 Combo Lamb Beef and Venison

Asian Spiced Pork Belly

bao buns

Salad

Single Serve Fish N Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food, though some of the condiments seemed randomly assigned. Service was generally good, but either they didn't want to serve more drinks, or..."

Paula Donald

"The food was amazingly delicious, the views were breathtaking, this place is easily accesible from anywhere in Paihia. We returned for some breakfast..."

Swetha Chepur

"Great location at the harbor in Paihia with stunning views. The food was tasty and the prices were reasonable. If you order the burger, don’t..."

Eleven Roe

"I loved the flavours of the dish but I have to admit that there were a couple empty shells that made it on the plate. The location is beautiful & the..."

James

"CBK is a great dinner option. We had the steak sandwich, craft burger (x2) and chicken strips (kids meal). The service was friendly and efficient,..."

Allan Sparrow

"We really liked the sample platter with the hot stone to cook it on. Nice lunch on the water on a rainy..."

Paul Eykamp

"Had a beautiful brekkie here this morning and it was so good we came back for dinner which was devine. Service was..."

Sandy Redmayne

"Fast service, nice views, very good and well portioned nasi goreng. Enjoyed the beer on tap as well. Would come again for..."

G Lafayette

"❤️ LOVE ❤️ GREAT staff. Super friendly and helpful. Beer selection is awesome. So many different kinds to try. The selection tray thing is..."

Shane Egan (Popup)

"Absolutely amazing, multiple options for Vegan food. Fresh, melt in your mouth type food that leaves you craving more. Friendly team and the option..."

Ayvia Blake

"Absolutely enjoyed my downtime with a beautiful view ✨✨ The ‘5 plus a day’ burger was tasty! The flavours were delicious! I loved the..."

Lana-Dee

"Nice place with view over Bay of Islands. Good beer. Good price. I had the Cheese Burger Nachos. Wife had the chicken burger. American sized..."

Richard Jack

"Beautiful food goes with the beautiful views and service that matches. Great indoor, outdoor flow. My family and I loved it. Thank..."

Media Simon

"It's our second visit and becoming my favorite restaurant at Paihia. The prices were not too expensive and the f&b services were quick. My steak was..."

Stan Low

Letz Cafe

92/100 (1178 ratings)

Breakfast Bagel & blt Bagel

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went to Paihia for my sisters wedding. Had the most amazing coffee and Mocha from Letz cafe. The Maori barista manning the ship is “The Man” and..."

Mick Mac

"Best Bakery/Cafe/Espresso shop in town! Wonderful staff and owner! Great food and good..."

Renee Mitchell Mason

"This place is a real gem! The coffee is fabulous, the music is chilled and the owners are friendly without being intrusive. They do get busy but the..."

Carla Keall

"Hi TP met your little bro. Still the best place in paihia. Mean as burgers and the best service ever. Cheers for a great ice cream this time round...."

Christine Brownlee

"Loved the eggs benedict so much we went back four days in a row! 🥚🥚😂😂🍽🍽 Even cooked it for us one day after the chef had left for..."

Angela Moree

"Favourite cafe in the far north! Food is always delish and the coffee never disappoints! Absolutely love the Letz team..."

Leah McDonald

"Most amazing breakfast and guy that serves you is very friendly.Would highly recommend the waffles..."

Cam Mitchel

"Coffee, food and service are all amazing! Definitely recommend it to anyone going through..."

Brittany Nicole

"I'm just enjoying a really nice coffee from Letz Cafe. Warmest, friendliest service from anywhere in Paihia, even though they are super busy. Even..."

Rohesia Hamilton Metcalfe

"Always great for a smile and sandwich!! I work late nights in town and the late night burgers Friday and Saturday keep me going! ..."

Meghan McGill

"Just had the pleasure of eating the lovely food and meeting the friendly staff at Letz cafe, thanks guys, see you again..."

Sandra Burdon

"Beautiful staff and great Coffee or was it the other way round ?? Friendly and welcoming ...."

Steve Hanley

"Friendly staff and very yummy food. Flavourful and felt like a good meal for the price. Flat white and hot choc were..."

Gillian Chong

"Great breakfast (brunch)😎. A got a lovely Müsli and tea. I got two eggs on toast, great! Superfriendly personal. A nice..."

Frank Osbæck

"Absolutely 💯 Love the vibe and the food was A++ Bagel breakfast and very affordable prices. Coffee was the best. Definitely will be my go to when..."

E T

"Amazing Customer Service …. Incredible Food, mouthwatering…. Highly Recommended...."

Swati Vaid

"This is an amazing cafe. So far I have only tried their coffee and desserts and it's fantastic. The staff are so friendly. They really brighten up..."

Michael Lachica

"Really fun people work there and the food was delicious. The music was pumping. I did remove a star because it could do with a paint or spruce..."

Lana Signal

"Has very friendly service with beautiful food made to your specific wants or needs. We had the eggs Benedict with an energize drink and was a very..."

Lina Willbond

"Excellent Breakfast and coffee! Small little cafe that serves excellent food with fast and friendly service. I got the Eggs Benedict with Bacon and..."

Stephanie Shippy

"Favourite eggs bene! Whenever we come up from whangarei we love coming here for their breaky. Great price, always consistently great food. The eggs..."

Junella Takimoana

"The wahine (women) who run this wharekai (kitchen) are so friendly and welcoming. The food is excellent value..."

William M

"Excellent friendly staff. Good coffee and chicken sandwiches. Visited later of the day again for ice cream,..."

TheNZLILY

"I love this cafe, the barista is super nice and the coffee is delicious. Great chill music. Probably the best espresso and brownies within..."

Luiz Cent

"Love the food I had the waffles bacon Canada loves Letz..."

Josh Gilpin

"Absolutely fabulous, ladies very helpful, welcoming and food great! Highly recommended!..."

Kathy Bourke

"Awesome friendly staff and great food and coffee:) he even gave me some tips on latte art for when I make coffee at..."

Shannon - Winter Gardenz

"Friendly staff and great fried bread with butter and jam. Good reasonably priced..."

Carol A

El Cafe

Vegetarian Quesadilla

Chicken Chorizo Quesadilla

Beef

El Cafe Burrito Chicken

Fish Tacos and Chicken Burrito

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stopped in for a quick bite and loved it! The meals are so affordable and delicious. We had nachos and quesadillas and they are definitely the..."

Haley Smith

"The Bay of Islands is blessed to have a gem like this serving good coffee, creative food and all round good vibes. We returned here again on our..."

Mike Tan

"Fantastic food, coffee and atmosphere! Love it! Will definitely be back for..."

Josh Inkster

"A-MAZING Coffee 😁 Great Fluffies for the Kids & Awesome Smoothies + Hot Chocolates to boot 😊 It's our Daily goto by far..."

Lee Hickmott

"Lovely little cafe away from the centre of Paihia. Excellent service. We enjoyed our drinks. Thank..."

Karina Ormsby

"Incredible food. Great service. Great atmosphere. ..."

Derek Miller

"Best Coffees and Burritos in..."

Chloe Attenborough

"The food was so nice we came back twice! Awesome place, great value for money. Keep it..."

Craig Eastman

"Friendly little Cafe. Best tasty burritos and Coffee was awesome too. Diffinetly be back when passing through..."

Emma Stol

"Yum!!! Quick, tasty and friendly..."

Sarah Ellem

"Fantástico..."

Daniela Rodriguez

"SERIOUSLY THE BEST BBQ SANDWICH'S WITH PULLED PORK EVER THEY ARE SOOOOOOOOO GOOD EVERYONE NEEDS TO DEFINITELY TRY THEM..."

Toni Lee

"Best fish tacos hands down! That's all my partner eats there. 'Why screw with perfection? Their perfect!' He says every time he's eating them! Love..."

A Hall

"Happy tummy guarantee! This little cafe has good vibes. The chef (also the owner I believe) plays good music in the kitchen 😀 He prepares every..."

Ls Wong

"Super tasty food, you can enjoy beach views and the sparkling water if you sit outside. They were able to swap the wheat for corn tortillas with the..."

Julio Alvarez

"If you're ever in Paihia, make sure to go to dl Cafe for a hearty breakfast! Loved the..."

Khalid Al-Ghanim

"Easily the best food in Paihia. ElCafe is cheaper, of a higher quality, more filling, and tastier than its competitors. We had both breakfast and..."

Case Watson

"Excellent food, and awesome service. It's a bit off of the main center but worth the extra block or so walk. BBQ Pork Tacos were huge and..."

Paul Ley

"Was supposed to dine in but felt really uncomfortable so took it out to eat at the bay after sitting inside. The lady at the counter had no welcomes..."

Odyssey L

"What a hidden gem this is, honestly in all of our breakfast experiences so far in Paihia, this place has been the best, the Chorizo breakfast burrito..."

Adnan Khan

"Yummy Mexican-style brekky. Perfect for vegetarians also. Tucked away a little further away from the busier section of..."

Maddie Barklimore

"I visited this spot during my Northland trip. I was in Paihia for three days and my accommodation was very close to this restaurant. But, I never..."

Sachindri Rana

King Wah Restaurant

79/100 (1081 ratings)

Fresh Natural Oysters

Deep Fried Fresh Oysters

BBQ Pork with Vegetables

Ribs

Roast Pork Rice with Veges

Prawns

King Wah Special Rice

Fish

King Wah Crispy Chicken

Fried rice

Roasted Chicken Roast Pork with Rice

Pork

Prawn Dumplings and Wonton Soup

Noodle

Prices

Steamed Fresh Snapper Fillets

Prawns from the Buffet

Crayfish in Ginger Sauce

Dumplings

Oysters on the Half Shell

Salad

Steamed Mixed Vegetables

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

Tipsy Oyster

"Loved this place. Tapas are yummy and not too pricey (around $25 each). The vibe is awesome and staff is cool and friendly. We had such a nice dinner..."

Sérgio Dantas

"Experience my first encounter of locally sourced street food inspired master pieces. I had no idea what to choose so I let them drive me down a road..."

Cassandra Gore

"Great place, awesome food and drink definitely recommend if you're in the..."

Paul Conroy

"Amazing cocktails 🍸 awesome bright colors, great service, with spectacular views right on the..."

Timara Lee

"We had an awesome lunch at tipsy oyster. Ladies had the cocktails and the boys enjoyed 600ml beer on tap! Great service and the food was delicious...."

tracy nagel

"We are here for the oysters and they didn't let us down. We ordered 12 mixed plate and it just tastes so good and we ordered one more. We love..."

孙小娃

"A must go to place if you are in Paihia, this place serves excellent food with an smile. Every dish is beautiful in and delicious, driving or walking..."

Johnson T

"Very good tapas place. Food was yummy. The oyster sampler was divine. The atmosphere was perfect. The only downside was the wind kept knocking the..."

Penny Mar

"Delicious oysters and amazing tacos. The service was quick. The other patrons however were extremely loud and drunk. Because it's a pub/live music..."

Dalia Gala

"Food was great and atmosphere was awesome. Music band was amazing. Amazing service. The chief showed so much passion we were..."

Natassia Kotze

"Came here for a few drinks after dinner and wished we had come here for dinner instead. Trendy with a laid-back feel Love the cocktails. Music on..."

Fai Seumanutafa

"Great love music Amazing Staff and Service FRESH oysters well priced Great Cocktails and food..."

Ruchi Fernando

"Food was creative & delicious. I especially liked the Curry Brothers dish. For the most part the service was good; the drinks were hit or miss. It..."

Eleven Roe

"Popped in on a Saturday night. The place was really jumping. We each had a Wagyu burger plus my meal companion has an entre of mix-of-6-different..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Our food was so good. All tasted divine. Highly recommend. Live music was awesome too. Service was..."

Cassandra Stirling

Jfc Paihia

Non-smoking restaurants

"Best restaurant in town! The ambience in the restaurant really fits the coastal town vibe & the staff are absolutely lovely. All the dishes we had..."

Julien van der waal

"Great food, great spot and great staff. Had the prawn cocktail, grilled prawns, oysters and the chips. The prawn cocktail was great and the grilled..."

TK

"My fiancé and I were really looking forward to going to this restaurant while we were in Paihia, and it did not disappoint! Amazing food and the..."

Melody Yoshizawa

"Licensed venue with Fantastic seafood, trendy decor and licensed bar. Would recommend to other travelers. Only drawback was the lack of training..."

Brendan McWilliams

"We both had JFC fish and chips special, one snapper and one blue grenadier (I think) and both were delicious, fresh and well cooked. We ate in and..."

Martin Leonard

"Delicious!! Fresh fish (choice) wrapped in paper and higher end for sure. Friendly staff and tasty beer. Highly..."

Karmi Soder

"Absolutely amazing fish and chips! A lovely light but crispy batter over the fish and AMAZING tartare sauce. Staff were friendly and welcoming...."

Rene Lewthwaite

"Nice fresh fish and really nice real chips! Big portions, especially the chips! Be mindful of that. (if you haven't been in NZ for long you may not..."

Catarina Pinto

"This is hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had! The fish is super fresh and prepared really nicely. This restaurant is inside a beautiful..."

Lara Estelle

"Is this the best seafood platter in NZ? Quite possibly! Super tasty, generous portion, beautiful interior and the staff is great. Worth every..."

Michael Nestmann

"By far the best seafood platter I/we have ever had. The cooked parts were cooked to perfection. The Chowders, very tasty. I can't recommend this dish..."

Chris Davey

"Amazing food, awesome people, great atmosphere, fantastic live entertainment… I throughly enjoyed my evening…. It’s not the first time and..."

Chanel Felton

"Can absolutely recommend it. Super cozy inside and outside. Very friendly staff. Delicious fish and..."

Susanne Schauß

"Great fish and chips. Fresh, full of flavour, great batter, juicy fish. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Thank..."

Chris Pond

"Couldn’t find anything interest to eat at the Main Street, so we have decided to walk along the seaside to try our luck. We have accidentally hit..."

Joey Cheung

"This place is in the perfect location, beautiful facade and amazing staff and food. I’ve come here four times already! Friday Live Music is a..."

Momoko Shuto

"Top notch fish and chips and great service. Had the beer battered fish, done with a light touch. And the mussel fritters were the best I’ve had...."

Ian MacDonald

Third Wheel Coffee Co.

"We stumbled upon this place just looking for a quick bite to eat and we’re so glad we did! It’s a cute little cafe with outdoor seating and..."

Sonu LOL

"I really love my experience at this cafe. The workers were all very friendly, kind and helpful. And the atmosphere is lively with cool and funky..."

Holly Mayne

"Wonderful selection of food - all delicious but the mushroom muffins are in a class of their own. Good coffee and love the fact that tea is served in..."

Sue Underwood

"Super friendly staff, great coffee, yummy fresh food and all round great service. Highly..."

Brooke Ama

"I went to the cafe after a tip from a local. I am glad I went there the serves is good and there a good vibes. I got a cappuccino and a muffin with..."

nina boere

"Wow! Like previous reviewers have said, the Cheese and Greens Muffins are to die for. They give you butter to go with them, but you don’t need it...."

Bryan Brennan

"Not only did the Third Wheel Coffee Co. have epic customer service, their food and coffee were to die for. Melt in your mouth super fresh cinnamon..."

Rachel Duckworth

"Best cafe in Paihia! Great coffee and a fresh selection of food prepared daily. Friendly, relaxed vibe and a perfect location right beside the beach...."

Renae C. Greenman

"They where a little crowded at the beginning but we managed to get a spot. Place is a little hidden, yet very good, had the hot chocolate and a..."

Eduardo Ernesto Rodriguez Perez

"I have only been in Paihia for about a month and this quaint little place is just perfect to unwind and have a great cup of coffee and a wonderful..."

Michael Lachica

Bad Habits

"Curious bar, filled with interesting posters, signs and impressive display of meat, and alcohol. The male staff were friendly and hospitable unlike..."

Dee Gaut

"Have eaten here many times over the years and it never disappoints. A large selection of delicious cocktails and burgers to die. A must visit when in..."

Scott Pennington

"Such a great place. Food was absolutely delectable. I had the Sakra (I think) Tacos and had some of the gin mixes they have to offer. Service is..."

Jackie Cox

"Enjoyed the food from here ! We all got burgers, and they are on the pricier side of meals, but they all had a heap of flavour were decent sized and..."

Chelsea _________

"Hands down the burger and the tacos in the picture, cannot show justice as to how delicious this meal was. Best way to know is go down and support..."

Junior Wihongi

"Steaks!!!! OMG! Pepper and mushroom sauce is delicious! We had the Eye & Scotch Fillet steaks. Cooked to perfection! 10/10. Cocktail selection is..."

Ricky Blaze

"What a place! I caught the ferry over from Russell to try the place out and, boy, did I hit the jackpot! The staff were great from when you first..."

Bryan Brennan

"Went on Saturday night and had to go back on Sunday because we loved it! Nice environment and delicious burgers and..."

Angelica Cardenas

"Visited here on a Friday night. We both ordered the boneless rib eye but swapped the fries for an extra fried egg. It also came with a salad & a..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"The staff here are super friendly and amazingly helpful. All our dishes were scrumptious, from the tacos, burgers, tomahawk steak to the best..."

SM A

"Having read the reviews we were keen to try these much-acclaimed burgers and they did not disappoint. Both of our burgers were excellent - the..."

Omar S

"Burger we had was fresh, meat was spot on and well balanced with the sauce it had. Cocktails were spot on! Only thing I could say that could need..."

Odyssey L

"Really good steak!!! Can definitely recommend the meals here. They don’t skimp on anything!! The steak was exactly as described and along with that..."

T

"The best place in Paihia if you want Burgers, Tacos, or Steak. They sell dry aged or wagyu as well. I went for for Big Fat Cheese Burger (double..."

Karl Rock

"An amazing and very unique Bar/Eatery/Delicatessen! Starting with their food, it is just flat amazing. The portions may not be huge but each bite is..."

Ron Kuriyan

"Would highly recommend They have great steak and their chicken burger was amazing Nice people very friendly We are definitely coming back..."

Darren Main

"Hamburg was beautiful 😍 fresh meat....moist...not dry and fresh ingredients....and tasty fries..."

Shayzan Rademacher

"Great tunes, awesome burgers (with vege options) and delicious cocktail..."

Kate G

Pizza Pasta Ruffino

Paihia Club

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Pleasantly surprised by the quality of food at this slightly out of the way restaurant in Paihia. We enjoyed the chicken biriyani (medium heat was..."

Jeff Kennedy

"Delicious food, generous portions, nice atmosphere and excellent service. We had Butter Chicken and Chicken Korma. Highly recommend this fabulous..."

Kathy Reynolds

"Not on Main Street but easy walk to RSA where Madly Indian occupies the mezzanine floor. Great selection of quality Indian food at mid-range prices. ..."

Peter Buchanan

"This is a great Indian restaurant (and I’ve been to India many times). You can tell the chef cares about the food he’s putting out. It’s got a..."

Karl Rock

"Warm receive and was served with such warmhearted guy... didn't get his name. Food was spicy and well presented. Don't underestimate the..."

Marietjie Venter

"Visited on Tuesday evening so restaurant very quiet, but tables all well presented. The main dishes, rice and garlic Naan were delicious, well..."

Moira Gough

"Great food - would recommend. Haven’t had this quality of Indian food since leaving..."

Theresa Schein

"really excellent meals. we have been twice now and both times had an excellent dining experience. can't wait to go..."

Bert van Vliet

"We had a lovely meal tonight at Madly Indian. The service received was very polite and courteous, and the food was simply delicious. We highly..."

Colin and Brenda Wollstein

"Upstairs in RSA. Lovely atmosphere and really nice food. We had chicken Tikka and lamb Rogan Josh. Thank you would dine here..."

Rachel Kennedy

"Beautiful real flavors 😋 and spices.....and fresh vegetables and meats ......the butter chicken and white rice is my favorite and I go..."

Shayzan Rademacher

"Absolutely superb. Take the time to seek them out as they are not on the main strip. You won’t be..."

Lesley Camons

"The food was really yummy and the servings very generous. The waiter was very kind and thoughtful, taking care of everybody in no time. The..."

Kai DeWe

"Great lunch at Madly Indian Paihia. Service and food excellent. Friendly staff. It's sad that people aren't taking advantage of this excellent lunch..."

Pat Peterken

"Awesome food, great lunch specials. Paihia's best kept secret. Worth..."

J Raker

"Hidden upstairs in the RSA in Paihia is a fabulous Indian restaurant. We had an excellent meal there and look forward to..."

Tricia Scott

"We had an absolutely delicious meal last night, it was surprising quiet in the dining area so we were fortunate to have super fast and friendly..."

kirsty sheridan

"Food was absolutely beautiful. Generous servings and very reasonable..."

Bernie Wood

"Awesome food. Best Indian food around!!!! Great price !!! Will be returning regularly 😀 thank you 😊..."

Melva Rogers

Thirty30 Craft Beer Bar

"This bar is awesome, not only did they have well priced craft beer on tap, live music, heaps of board games but $6 burger and fries on specials also..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"There’s often live music which is something that gives the place really good vibes. I don’t drink alcohol but there are food options which is..."

Belu

"Fun nights had by all. Good DJ in sinc with us etc. If you into craft beer that's good and standard other. Friendly staff n..."

Ricky “[ric]”

"Good food freshly cooked great value for your money. Live music after 8pm St Patrick's night. Classic Rock before then real sing along music not too..."

Patrick Morris

"nice service, love the atmosphere and the happy hour offers were really good. I've had the vegan burger which was a bit dry, I'd have loved some more..."

Thorsten J

"On a whim, we decided to check this place out on a very rainy Sunday night Valentines Day. We were not disappointed. Dave behind the bar is one of..."

Casey Dent

"Went to hear a band. Fast service, thanks to Zephyr! Really popular place on a Sat night. Tried a recommended Cider and enjoyed it. Great night out...."

Leeanne Mitchell

"Amazing pub atmosphere! Doesn't matter if it is quiz night or live music or just any night in there. Amazing bartenders that are passionate about..."

Andrew Knowlton

"We went for a family meal after being out on the water all day, staff member that looked after us was fantastic great service food was great and..."

Andy Corsbie

"Lovely spot for lunch and a couple of drinks. Mid-priced food and drinks with the food menu mainly consisting of burgers. Service was friendly and..."

Rachel Ferguson

"A splendid place to visit for dinner, delicious food, I'd recommend the lamb burger. Great selection of drinks and has the awesome addition of themed..."

Callum Horncastle

"Nice bar, good value for money, great live..."

Alan Simmons

"Kia Ora We held our social club dinner and drinks at this fabulous restaurant/bar and the fabulous team (David and the manager Liam) were absolutely..."

Des Cawood

Hibiscus and Cinamon Icecream Bar

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"If I ever come back to New Zealand, I can promise that I’ll eat here. Easily the best meal we had. We did the wine pairings along with our 8..."

Lacey Williams

"Having experienced cuisine around the world, this is now my most memorable meal and worth every penny! The food was beautifully presented and..."

Sandra Pearson

"We had a fabulous degustation experience at Terra with chef, Marcus. But it was much more than small bites and the blending of seasonal and local..."

Jennifer Rodrigue

"The food was awesome and the location is amazing. We had the long lunch and enjoyed every minute of..."

Paul Eykamp

"Had an absolutely fantastic lunch here while on holiday in Paihia. A bit sad we couldn't experience their full evening service but hopefully will be..."

Sam DuFresne

"Absolutely flawless. The textures, flavours and presentation were 5 star. Great view, comfortable seating and relaxed atmosphere. We’ll be back to..."

Heidi Tukuafu

"Wow! What a spectacular experience - we were a group of 15 people with varying dietary requirements and we were all blown away by both the amazing..."

Fiona Harris

"Delicious!! So happy we found this restaurant! They just opened about 6 weeks ago. Great developed flavors in their dishes, very fresh ingredients..."

Jillian Madison

"Delicious food, fast service, lovely space. I had the champagne breakfast and couldn't even finish it, that's how much food it was. Definitely..."

Dalia Gala

"I have never written a review before but TERRA really deserves to be acknowledged for their skill in providing a dining experience that is close to..."

Mike Gilroy

Whare Waka Cafe

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"15/8/23 Our whanau group of 14 had breakfast here for my daughter's 16th birthday. Prior to our arrival, a table for 14 people was set up so we could..."

Blossom Rimaha

"Lovely spot for some brunch with very friendly staff. Food was amazing, the waffles were the best I've had at any cafe in NZ! Although it was not..."

Melanie Argent

"Definitely a hidden gem! Food was great. The pork belly salad was delicious and fish and chips were hot and crispy. Also tried the Matariki mussels..."

Ange W

"Lovely spot and the staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed the breakfast and we have stopped in a few times to have a coffee/tea. Highly..."

Anita Postlewaight

"Always a delightful experience. Staff are attentative, professional and friendly. Welcomed in Maori, Kia..."

daniel faleolo

"Lovely location with food to match. Really enjoyed the big breakfast and the coffee was great. I'll be..."

Craig Johnston

"Always good food.Still waiting for Korean BBQ wings to come back on menu.Simply delicious!!Great staff and..."

Paul Rowland

"One of the best cafes in northland- beautiful outdoor setting, food was delicious with generous portion..."

Elusive Tones

"Lovely setting and friendly service. Good cappuchino. Date scone tasted not quite fresh, but still..."

TheoandMaria Eisel-Klee

"Located just outside the Waitangi Grounds is this awesome, small cafe. Honestly the only spot in the Bay of Islands that does a eggs benedict on a..."

Bartosz Satro

"Friendly staff in a great location. Tasty and refreshing iced coffees. Nice wildlife around the pool like ducklings and..."

Jon Adams

"Good coffee, great carrot pie, nice staff! We spend a wonderful hour at this charming little café! The carrot pie was one of the best we had so..."

Lee Elaine

"Reasonably priced food and coffee was tasty. Small staffing. So understandable that food can take about 30min. They even have it written on the..."

Grant A

"Good service, good food not a huge range but what they have is..."

Tania Adams

Rayz On The Bay

"Nice establishment for a cold drink and food on the Paihia waterfront. Both inside and outside seating areas. Great out in the sun kicking back and..."

Barry Hudson

"I came here on New Years Eve 2021/2022 and the staff bend over backwards to look after me and provided Excellent Service. The meal was huge and..."

David77646

"Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff and yummy food. Most of the tables are facing the beach. Its the perfect spot to have a beer and chat with..."

TheNZLILY

"After a successful fishing charter in Paihia with Blue Sea Charters, the recommendation by skipper Andrew wad to take the fillets fish to Rayz on the..."

Kevin Soole

"Lovely lady/owner (I think). Made us feel very welcome and we had a nice chat, with cold beer. Great price too. Watch out for the old fella though,..."

Garry McGovern

"Me and my truck needed a break and i rehydrated for an hour nice heaters and nice cold beer! Pitty i didn't park within the lines..."

Shane Shaw

"What a great spot - the coffee was great, generous tasty food portions, awesome location across road from beach. Lovely folk running the place..."

Rochelle Gilmoni

"Beautiful seaside location with views straight over the bay. Beers on tap and cool wines at reasonable prices, served by friendly and helpful staff...."

Rachel Ferguson

"What a great place to eat & relax. After hearing some fellow diners complain about their fish & chips, then complain about their replacement meal, we..."

Denise Gammie

"Had an excellent meal last night. Delicious food entertaining hosts. I am coeliac and was pleased with the understanding displayed by the host. I..."

Gaylene Milne

"I have used the bar as my local on several trips up here over the years. Im back up here again and they are closing early,5.30 is due winter. No..."

bryan deuchar

"Very nice bar, with excellent food and helpful..."

Mike Cording

"Awesome lication overlooking the wate. Great place to have drinks. They make a great Chicken burgers salad & wicked fries. Great home made pies and..."

Rex Wilson

Cellini's Ice Cream And Espresso

86/100 (688 ratings)

Quick Bites

Dessert

Raspberry and White Chocolate Ice Cream

Hokey Pokey Ice Cream in Waffle Cone

Hazelnut Praline in a Waffle Cone

Nectarine Ice Cream Cone

Ice Cream

Gelato

Accepts Visa

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lots of flavours to choose from here (it was a hard decision, but I went with the hazelnut praline). Prices are pretty good for ice cream and it's..."

Michael Davidson

"Lovely staff, great tasting..."

Chelsea _________

"Our go to place to get ice cream for the kids. We absolutely love all their flavours and team are always..."

Alyssa Farrand

"Beautiful cafe, using the finest fresh Jersey milk I discovered later. Coffee was strong, creamy, - just what I needed. Friendly atmosphere great..."

Jacqui Knight

"Best ice cream I’ve had in a long time! This place is a little gem opposite Movenpick... do not be tempted to go there! All flavours looked and..."

Morven Wardhaugh

"Friendly staff, nice flavors; I got churro and hokey pokey! There's like 3 ice cream and gelato shops nearby and this one is a good choice. Didn't..."

Manuel Chavez

"Having ice cream and walk along the beach, what a beautiful..."

Juanita Huang

"Yum! Perfect cool treat after a full day of sailing in the BOI 😋 Lots of flavors and options to satisfy any craving. Friendly staff and quick..."

Lisa Schl8r

"The ice cream here is great and about half the price of movenpick across the..."

Brad McCoy

"Super friendly service with gluten free waffle cones available. My daughter and I both have coeliac disease and they kindly scooped our ice cream..."

Claire

"Dark chocolate and hoki poki (not sure about the spelling). Would definitely go again! Nice staff and they let us try a few flavours before..."

Nathalie Criborn

"It's 7:15 am, this is the only shop that open so early and have very good..."

TheNZLILY

"By far, the BEST ice cream I have had in my entire life! I had 2 scoops of the Passion Fruit flavor and returned for 2 more. I was on a Holland..."

Anabelle Smith

"Get the fudge sauce!!! I went in today and someone had told me about the homemade fudge sauce. Absolutely divine! Obviously paired with their amazing..."

Karis Vesey

"Best banana thick shakes (with cream) and great price. Awesome staff too. Went back waaay too many..."

Taina Tate

"Best gelato I’ve had in a long time! Don’t bother with Movenpick over the road. All flavours looked and sounded delicious. Rum raisin was..."

Alex Radford

"I think they have the best milkshakes, but everyone is there ordering ice creams so they are..."

Seasons

Indian Fusion

Haruru Falls Takeaways

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Nice place for takeaway. Friendly staff and good service. Had 2hokis and kumara chips. Find it a tad oily but it's only our preferences! Still really..."

Gilliane Jean Marie

"The best fish and chips in the area. It's easy to mistake these burgers for the kind you'll find in an upmarket Auckland burger joint! You can't go..."

Chris Tarpey

"The food here was pretty good. It was a bit of a wait, but I guess that's a sign that people like to eat there - and to be honest, a long wait is..."

Michael Davidson

"I was told to come here for a wicked burger...Im glad I did because I found my new all time favorite burger...I had a chicken, bacon and mushroom..."

Tyrone Penning

"Wow, what a great little restaurant for takeaways! Literally the best fried chicken I‘ve ever had and delicious hoki fish and chips! The owners are..."

Lee Elaine

"We had the best meal! Burgers and chips... The burgers were amazing, especially the bacon mushroom melt 🤤🤤 Very clean and awesome food! Highly..."

Kristy Duxbury

"Best burgers I have had in a long time ! The gourmet snapper burgers and the raw fish very fresh and delicious. Great food and service..."

Adilson Ramalho

"One of my favourite things to do in Haruru is coming to visit this take away. So delicious highly recommend the raw fish and snapper Yummmm highly..."

Alyssia Joyce

"Brioche buns baked onsite, hefty portions, tasty as food and..."

Shayle Rogan

"Today was my first experience at snapper shack and it did not disappoint i give them a solid 10/10 chips were cooked perfectly and my fish burger WOW..."

Bobbie Cannon

"Long day at mahi but I hit the jackpot last night, telephoned & ordered the Kiwi burger & a side of chips. Arrived with a 2 min wait, fresh & hot I..."

Astrid Thomas-Mcleod

"I'm originally from Christchurch, now live in the north shore of auckland. My suburb has terrible fish and chips. I came for new years and ate at..."

Leigh Zuppicich

"Absolutely primo burgers 👌🏾 best fish burgers around. Me and my wife had the fish burgers and they were delicious, very generous fresh snapper..."

BurntSugar LoveBelow

"Had a great burger from here, was totally gourmet. So much better than..."

Leon Prowse

"Snapper shack has the most fresh, perfectly cooked fish I've ever had. One of the best fish and chip shops I've been too. Had to come back twice..."

Colin Barrar

"Clean, efficient, and friendly. Order your meal and wait at the table and chairs outside. Easy access off the road with..."

Saria Lolo

"Best fish and chips I've had in the..."

Katie W

Movenpick

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"They say it’s crafted in Switzerland it certainly has a very rich taste different texture. Lots of flavors to choose..."

Steven Rank

"A neat Swedish ice cream shop with many good flavors and the ice cream quality is quite..."

Larry Willis

"When we have a spare 40-50 bucks, I take my family here for one or two..."

Gio

"Great chokolate and coffee. Superfriendly..."

Frank Osbæck

"This shop had a good selection of fruit based gelato and if you find what you like, grab it! You can't seem to go wrong with the frozen desserts in..."

Manuel Chavez

"yummmiest icecream ever had with fresh cream nd chocolate sauce....They r gud with other stuff as well like hot chocolate, coffee, muffins n more!..."

Shivani Pandya

"Actually my first try with their Icecream’s and had to say the Swiss quality..."

Danish Roy

"Love love love this place... Purchase an ice cream from a vast variety of flavours, while the public hustle about...as the shop is on a very busy..."

Sean Mckinnon

"Great ice cream as expected, but its..."

Sebastian Eika

"Absolutely amazing! I went here for icecream with my family during our week-long stay in Paihia and we had to go back twice more!! The ice cream was..."

Angela G

"Yum as ice cream, highly recommend the carmeletta! sorry for scaring the staffer when asking if they were closing! Enjoy the..."

Shannon Langford

"Delicious ice cream as always. Appreciated the understanding staff being really good about some of our party having mask exemptions...."

Mitchell Whitehouse

"Amazing icecream Big selection to choose from. And it's quite a reasonable considering how delicious it is. If you love ice cream then this is the..."

andy main

"Quality icecream, friendly staff. Good place to have dessert because it closes..."

Stephen Chua

Swordfish Bar & Bistro

Great Tasting Fish and Chips

"Neat club room/bar/bistro Very tidy and well presented. Staff have always been friendly and accommodating. We love dining outside on the deck..."

Shane Egan (Popup)

"Great club. Guests are welcome. Cold beer and hot food. If you fish you will be in heaven. Pizza..."

Chris Boyce

"It's another fishing club. Friendly service, cold beer (and cheap) and a great selection of fare. Fantastic view, right on the water. The prawn..."

Glenn Wright

"Stumbled upon this as most of the roadside cafes were too busy. Lovely little gem with no queues and the best view of the city. Food was affordable..."

Dulani Rupasinghe

"Great place to dinning. Food is excellent and service is superb. Enough space, not..."

Lasitha Warusavithana

"Its a really nice club in Pihia and they Will cook your fresh fish for you and give it to you with a salad and..."

David Corner

"Friendly staff, great bar. Fantastic views of the harbour with dining inside and out. Take your fish in and they can cook it for..."

Laurence Ilott

"Great views, awesome food, good..."

Chris Kurien

"Had a really nice farewell meal & drink with people I have been holidaying with for almost the past month. The food was very good but the delay in it..."

Ernest Joslin

"Great meals. The fish was moist with a light crispy batters; the shanks tender and..."

Giovanni Dozzi

"Nice spot for a bite and a drink. Friendly staff. Good food. Location is fantastic and the decor of gigantic trophy fish is..."

knightstar666

"Awesome atmosphere, service and food. Love all the memorabilia on the walls!! Definitely worth checking..."

Nicole King

"Commemorated my uncle's memorial here, the venue and staff were very thoughtful, helpful and kind. Good food, great..."

Sarah Reed

"Great place with good drinks and menu selection, the best views out over the Bay of Islands, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and wow the oldest game..."

Reid

"We had dinner here 2 nights in a row! The food was beautiful and staff very friendly and..."

Sharon Pownall

"Food was great value. Chef adjusted meal to suit my eating requirements. Kelly Bar lady was very helpful and friendly nothing was a problem. Highly..."

Rex Wilson

"Generous food. Good atmosphere. Amazing..."

Greg Bayer

"Small fish and chips shop but... this is the best fish and chips in Nortland. Next to the beach, great food and cooked perfect as Kiwi fish and Chips..."

Damian Aimers

"Bacon and egg burger. Prompt service fresh lettuce etc, huge pattie, nice sauces, fresh bun. Overall a very satisfying large filling tasty burger..."

Graham Smith

"Delicious food and service is quick. Coffee was ok but the food was..."

Vipul Jotania

"Generous serve of fish n Chips for $11. Amazing chips. Fish a bit..."

Penny Williams

"Very good fish - I had crumbed dory and chips, the other had a fish burger. Plus potato scallops. Perfectly cooked for a takeaway, very generous..."

Kerry Brolga

"It's convenient and familiar. Been buying fiah and chips here since the mid 1980's. Not pretensious, just good quick basic tucker when you're hungry..."

Dean Cary

"Even though when you walk in you think this is going to be good. But what a surprise 😮 the food was amazing fast service and very reasonable price..."

Keith Mandel

"Food was quietly made and fresh and delicious......garlic chips 🍟 and fresh fish..."

Shayzan Rademacher

"Pricey but well worth it. Chips are delicious! My steak n egg burger was..."

Maina

"Great wee cheap takeaway. Whilst the food wasn't the best quality, and portions not that big, it is by far the cheapest place to eat in..."

N R

"Nice little cafe! Great breakfast place and good..."

Patrick Steinert

"Good feed of burgers and chips, well cooked; big burgers packed with veg and nice size meat pattie (looked home made) chips not soggy. Ka pai kai Ti..."

Jacqueline Rewha-Clendon (Information Gatherer)

"Really enjoyed our takeaways. Had crumbed fish, chips and curry roll. Fish sizes, crumb and freshness were all great. Chips were good, and curry roll..."

Kayne Cousins

"The chips tasted really good. Burgers were nice. And we received it really..."

Mariana Leather

Darryl's Dinner Cruise

"Incredible dinner cruise up the Waitangi River to Haruru Falls with Darryl and his crew. Really friendly and welcoming, as well as giving some local..."

Tony Hancy

"Wonderful experience. As locals we enjoyed an excellent evening out on Darryl’s Dinner Cruise. Darryl is a great host, ensuring guests are relaxed..."

Philippa Campbell

"Darryl and the crew were awesome and welcoming. I enjoyed the yummy starters and the Lamb for dinner was cook to perfection! Introducing in disguise..."

Carol Smart

"Can thoroughly recommend Darryl's dinner cruise in Bay of Islands. We had a great evening, stunning scenery, delicious food and good company . Darryl..."

Susan Humphreys

"Fabulous night on Darryl’s boat. Beautiful food, lovely trip, recommend doing this tour. Well worth the money. Darryl you will be pleased to know..."

Jane Shotton

"A great 2 & 1/2 hours out on the waters of the Bay Of Islands. The perfect way to start our daughter's 21st with Darryl's Dinners Cruise and lunch up..."

Shilo wharton

"This is the most amazing dinner cruise with yummy food and local history as you sail down the Waitangi river to Haruru falls that are so beautiful...."

Kirsty Milner

"We really enjoyed our evening. Food was delicious, friendly entertaining and informative crew. Good mix of friendly guests which made for great..."

Stephanie Edmonds

"Had such an amazing time, fun, funny and just lovely people and beautiful food definitely would highly recommend this dinner cruise..."

Amber Lawson

"Had a great time and food was good. You can even bring your own wine. Very enjoyable..."

Catherine Hocking

"Fantastic couple of hours learning the history of the area with darryl and crew and then ate a most brilliant lunch in a secluded bay watching orca..."

jason watson

"We saw a boat pulling up at the dock....Pretty sure it was Darryl's. Retirees seemed full and..."

Alex Meagher

"Food was delicious. Was a fun experience with crew and interaction with other..."

Tom Bryant

"Wonderful lunch cruise. Sumptuous food. Well worth..."

Chantelle Bailey

"Darryl's is great fun. Been on it a few times and loved it each..."

Sam E

"Fantastic evening, great company and fantastic food! Thank you Shaun and crew..."

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