TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"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..."

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)

Chicken and Bacon Fettuccine

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"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)

Fresh Natural Oysters

Deep Fried Fresh Oysters

Ribs

BBQ Pork with Vegetables

Prawns

Fish

Roast Pork Rice with Veges

Fried rice

King Wah Special Rice

Pork

Noodle

King Wah Crispy Chicken

Prices

Roasted Chicken Roast Pork with Rice

Prawn Dumplings and Wonton Soup

Dumplings

Steamed Fresh Snapper Fillets

Salad

Prawns from the Buffet

Crayfish in Ginger Sauce

Oysters on the Half Shell

Duck

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

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

Seafood Platters

Pork Belly

Alfs Salt N Pepper Calamari

Pasta of the Day

Seafood chowder

Monteith's Pale Ale and Tiger Lager

Steak Chips and Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Pizza Pasta Ruffino

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

Paihia Fish And Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Bought a hoki fish and chips. $13. A good serving of Chips and they were nice and fish was ok. A bit greasy. Should've upgraded to the Snapper for..."

Johnno

"It was a good experience fresh fish and just right amount of chips that a normal person could eat.and i like the way its been cooked crunchy but..."

Isabella Cruz

"Friendly proprietor and staff, good prices (relative to the area), and delicious..."

Kevin Fitzgerrell

"I have become addicted to this place I get a kids meal 3 fish bites and chips and the fish bites are a nice size and the helping of chips is huge. I..."

Ash Gibson

"Off main road opposite car park. Large table sitting 8 & long benches facing outside shop. Fresh choices of various fish in fish & chips. Payable..."

lmt6618

"Craving a fish burger, looked these guys up & they did not disappoint… Snapper fillet burger, so yummy - fresh - crisp - and well seasoned with..."

Good eats 2021

"Fish cooked nicely. Not too oily. Chips were salted a little heavy as per my daughters request. (Not my preference) A bit on the expensive side. The..."

Violet Puka

"Good atmosphere great service and food is fantastic..with a new sushi selection it is worth to visit and try...highly recomended specially if youre..."

rhyan fortich

"Standard chippy in Paihia. Enjoyed the salt & pepper squid. Single portion of chips was massive! Lots of seating inside and free wifi, just have to..."

Lisa Schl8r

"Very tasty fresh beer battered fish ,better than lots of F&C restaurants in Sydney..."

呂學全

"Great value and tasty compared to other fish & chips shops in the area. We had Hoki & Chips only $11 each and a big generous serving. Thanks for the..."

Joad Sportz Supplies

"Pure fish and chips at its best - but I went nuts and had the special with 2 hoki fillets, squid rings, prawns and oysters. Fresh juicy seafood with..."

Haimona Tipene Adlam

"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..."

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