TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Co-op Kitchen & Bar

71/100 (1394 ratings)

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Fish and Chips

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Wellington on a Plate Burger

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Lamb Rump

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Brisket with Kumara and Poached Egg

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Fish & chips

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Lamb

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

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Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Television

Accepts Mastercard

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Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

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Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

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"We arrived at 7pm no booking and they were really busy the young lady who looked after us was awesome she explained 40 minute wait but we didn't wait..."

Tanya Shields

"Had my 21st here, absolutely loved it. I was treated incredibly well from day one. Everyone loved the food, the area we had and the staff. 10/10 job..."

Rhyannah Roberts

"My family and I really enjoy the Coop. The food is great, drinks and atmosphere are great Our family of four is never disappointed and the service..."

Alison Heath

"The Co-op have been fantastic and will go above and beyond to help. The staff are very friendly and are extremely accommodating. I have found that if..."

Chucky Jurie

"Came for lunch last Monday, what a fabulous place! The views are amazing, the food was devine (so nice not to have stodgy bar food) the staff were..."

Keryn McKenzie

"Nate and his team gave the best customer service ever!! Best night in a long time great food couldn't have it any..."

Shayla Rose Robertson

"My girl katie has been a fabulous waitress tonight! Stunning service, with superb food advice and a fantastic personality. We are here for a hens..."

Vanessa Estelle Redit

"Great food, excellent service. Dog friendly adds a nice touch..."

Maree Johnson

"Absolutely amazing food. However, takes super long for food to be brought out regardless of how busy or quiet it is and very very pricey. ..."

Allie Meek

"Dog friendly restaurant with beautiful food and drink , lovely people with 5 star services , very reasonable price and can accumulate membership..."

Bellababy Zhang

"Coffee was spot on, service was really good and the food was very tasty, especially the creamy mushroom medley (added a side of bacon). It was so..."

Sharon Harvey

"We had the best night I had the steak special so so yum the broccoli and blue cheese was delicious and my partner really enjoyed his lamb rump the..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Attention by Staff was extremely good at all levels. The food, some of which was recommended by the Manager, was well presented and delicious. Having..."

Edmund Vincent Conroy

"Went for a impromptu dinner last night. Arrived to find 2 for 1 special night. Sat outside our fault for not booking while the sun was out very hot..."

Rene Robertson

"Found out about Co-Op after going there for a family dinner. Came back for brunch recently. Staff were very friendly and were very flexible when it..."

Grace Gibbs

"Been here a couple of times and have now tried both the Venison Wellington and a Eye Fillet steak. Both were superb. It is a relaxed 'frivolity is a..."

Stephen Harrison

"I really enjoyed this place. The decor was cool and there were lots of delicious gluten free options. Staff were helpful when they actually got..."

Niamh Thomson

"The food we ordered was tasty however I found there very few vegetarian main options to choose from so had to go for pizza. Staff were very..."

Jenjaroo

"This is a great little local with friendly staff and good food.What sets the Co-op apart from most locals is the wine and cider that they have..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Have always had a good experience here. It's family friendly and good value for money food. A nice atmosphere and great 'go to' local spot...."

Karla DB

"I loved the decor of this place, definately something different. This is such a hidden treasure but i really think that in places the food is missing..."

FOOD Wars

"Five of us there on Friday night. Friendly staff, good music. Meals took a while, but it was busy and we really enjoyed it once it came. Being in the..."

Ross Bowyer

"I have visited Whitby Co-Op at least 7 times since it opened, great atmosphere, food is always great, we enjoy it here, nice to have somewhere close..."

Anne Foster

"Came here sometime beginning of the year - absolutely loved everything. Service was prompt, everyone around who was serving - really helpful and..."

Mana Leasi

"Just had an evening meal at the Co-Op for the first time. Excellent service, ambience and food. The place was full (a Thursday night) so we ate in..."

Jenny Lester

"I've been to the co-op on several occasions now. Both for dinner with work colleagues, dinner with family and also brunch. Each time I have..."

Donna Yarrall

"The best thing to happen to Whitby in a long time! Keep up the good work guys, you are brilliant! Always welcoming, with great food and helpful..."

Susanna T

"I took a large group for a work meal on a busy Friday night. We had booked in advance and were expected and welcomed on our arrival. The set menu..."

Geraldine Manua

"Went to Co-Op Kitchen on a Tuesday and evening taking into consideration it is relatively new and is December was surprised at how busy it was. To me..."

Paul Moir

"I visited Co-Op a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night with some girlfriends. I had read the reviews and came prepared for things to be a little..."

Alex

"We LOVE this place - we don't have kids, and steer clear of 'Denys on steroids' type cafe/pubs but have to say the kids here generally aren't a..."

Kim Kelly-Aroa

"Popped in for dinner with my husband mid-week, it was busy but pleasant. I had the vegetarian dish of the day, cous cous salad which was delicious,..."

Alexandra Rice

"Devine Food! Excellent and second to none service! Great view! Had a wonderful dinner, and Dad time with my..."

Mark De Lew

"First time here and loved, seated outside area with sun streaming in and beautiful views of the lake and the staff were so friendly and delicious..."

Rachel Rennie

"First time there....was Beautiful with the lake there. Food was absolutely Amazing!! And helpful friendly staff...would recommend to anyone..."

Kathy Fahey

"Food was definitely improved - taste, display and portion. Enjoyed our night with live DJ playing. Good atmosphere. WOAP burger was never..."

Nina Smith

"Have dined here a few times and each time the food has been phenomenal and the staff's customer service is outstanding. Tonight we had a family..."

Litia Elupi

"We had a large group last night and we enjoyed it very much. Everyone had a good time, kids especially with the door opening out to the lake. Food..."

Zlata Karalic

"Quick, efficient service by friendly staff. Food was well presented, tasted great, with generous portions. It's pleasantly delightful, much better..."

Mihi Strang

"Had a blast trying the WOAP burger. Burger was delicious and staff were delightfully helpful. Great spot for a lunchtime..."

Giscarde Rousseau

"Meals were quick to arrive, wait staff did as well as we might expect, seated next to sliding door which hit chairs and was cool on a cold evening..."

Alan Bennie

"The bar is so cozy and fells like a real Kiwi place with random architecture in the coolest of places. Bar safe are friendly and easy to make convo..."

Pj Jones

"Solid effort from the team at Co-Op all round. I was in there with two other friends tonight and I ordered the BE-EF Burger (with an egg) which came..."

Mark Panapa

"I celebrated my birthday here in October, excellent food, service and cocktails were great, I actually wouldn't be able to fault them on..."