Best Lunch in Rotorua

214 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Citron Cafe And Bar
Citron Cafe And Bar
100/100 (11 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
Seafood
International
Cafe
Soups
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
chicken curry
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Latte
French Toast
Smashed Avo Croissant
porridge
Fish and Chips
Avocado Roll and Burger and Fries
Eggs Bene with Bacon
Smashed Avocado Croissant
Croissant with Avocado and Poached Egg
International
New Zealand
Soups
Café
Seafood
Seating
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Yummy Takeaways
Yummy Takeaways
100/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Central Asian
British
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Chinese
Asian
Central Asian
British
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Buffet
Cash Only
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Wild Bean Cafe
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Crispy Kebabs And Burgers
Crispy Kebabs And Burgers
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Sloppy Joe
Cajun Chicken Burger
Mediterranean Burger
Fish and Chips
Double American Junky Burger
Turkish
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Sweet As Rice
Sweet As Rice
100/100 (5 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pork Spring Rolls
Traditional Pho
Crispy chicken
sweet & sour pork
Vietnamese
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Pinoy Tres Cuisine
Pinoy Tres Cuisine
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Philippine
Lunch
Asian
Philippine
Seating
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Lunch
Coffee Hub
Coffee Hub
100/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"Had a beautiful blt sandwich and fantastic gem of a..."
Daneille Moke
Le Cafe De Paris
Le Cafe De Paris
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Lunch
Breakfast
French
Breakfast
Lunch
Lucky 7 Takeaways
Lucky 7 Takeaways
100/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Central Asian
British
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Combination Fried Rice
Fried Kway Teow
Cashew Chicken Chow Mee
Honey Chicken Noodles or Fried Rice
Sweet n sour pork
Asian
Central Asian
British
Chinese
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Brew Bistro And Kitchen
Brew Bistro And Kitchen
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
European
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Grill N Roll
Grill N Roll
100/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Asian
Cafe
Contemporary
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Korean
Bar
Pub
Café
Asian
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Street Parking
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Perseverance Cafe
Perseverance Cafe
100/100 (53 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Fast Food
International
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Gelato
Burger
Ice Cream
"The burgers are amazing as well as the staff. .. Very friendly and accommodating. I love also the pork ribs.... Yum yum yum .. I ordered it for the..."
Lynley Villaflor
"Great food. Friendly..."
Russell McCandlish
"Great Burgers and..."
Lynley Martin
"Good food good..."
Abhishek Sharma
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River's Catch
River's Catch
99/100 (198 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
New Zealand
Seafood
Asian
Philippine
Dinner
Lunch
Burger and Potato
Kumura Chicken Rivers Catch of the Day Smash Burger
Battered Fish and Chips and Salsa and Hot Dog
Fish
fish n chips
Vegan Burger
Chicken Tacos
Pineapple fritters
Fish Tacos
Snapper Fish & Chips
Snapper Tackle Box
Chicken Bites & Calamari
Battered Fish and Ismash Burger and Fries
Munchies Burger
Seafood
Philippine
New Zealand
Fast food
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Fish battered to crispy perfection 🤌 You will not get a greasy bite in this establishment, seriously the best fish and chips I've ever had!! We..."
H.
"👍: - Probably the best fish and chips I've had from a seemingly unassuming store by a road side parking. -Large portions at a reasonable..."
SL Wong
"The food and the owners of this shop are both amazing! You can tell everything made there is made with love and that they value the community. The..."
Meghan Ward
"Visited this place after checking the reviews. Over-all we enjoyed our food. Smash burger was juicy..superb that they used brioche. We love the..."
Den Agpaoa
"Not just the best fish and chips in Rotorua, but quite possibly Aotearoa. Light batter, perfectly cooked fish, a decent portion of carefully cooked..."
Anthony MacLean
"The best fish and chips I've had across both Australia and NZ. Came back twice on our 5 day Rotorua trip. Everything on the menu that we tried was..."
Anna Oh
"Fantastic boutique fish n chips. We each got a "tackle box" meal and they were all lovely - generously portioned chips and salad, and lovely pieces..."
Helen Thornley
"Best Fish & Chips I’ve ever had in my life. Be sure to get the tackle box that includes your choice of sauce and a refreshing salad that really..."
Robert Nelson
"Highly Recommended! As a tourist, I rely on goggle to recommend good food. Had a craving for fish & chips, and googled this place with an average..."
Travel & Food Lover
"Adobo fish taco is very good and must hv. Crispy calamari is home make, crispy and fresh. Will definitely come..."
K Low
El Mexicano Zapata Express
El Mexicano Zapata Express
99/100 (629 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Healthy
Latin
Spanish
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Tacos
Latin
Healthy
Mexican
Spanish
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We loved stopping at El Mexicano zapata, it happened to be salsa night and the atmosphere was great! It’s a family owned business, the team were..."
Khyati Patel
"Wow! Wow! Wow! Superb experience all around. Warm welcome by the owner. Amazing food. The Best enchilada I ever sunk my teeth into. Sangria better..."
Anita Blom
"Good atmosphere, great services, excellent food. The nachos was surprisingly packed with flavours, the tacos was fresh and tasty, the quesadilla is..."
Jerry Wong
"We went to El Mexicano for Sunday lunch and it was wonderful! We haven’t had authentic Mexican since arriving in New Zealand and they are..."
Bill Lystlund
"Great Mexican food. Ceviche was delicious even though I’m not usually a fan of raw fish. Chicken wings were great with the chargrilled flavour and..."
Peggy Hung
"El Mexicano is a very good restaurant! The boss and all his staff are perfect because of their amazing service, greetings, ordering and menu..."
C Zhang
"I was told this place has generous portion sizes and they really do. Just the fried bread and quesadillas was almost too much food for two very..."
Joa
"Amazing food and great service. Anything on the menu is really delicious, the flavours are the best Mexican flavours I’ve tried and I live in..."
Sokly Sim
"The best Mexican food I have had here in NZ! We shared most of the tapas and everything was delicious! Great customer service and amazing atmosphere..."
Sakon Bandasak
"What a lovely spot giving the chance to step into another world. The moment you open the door it just feels like you're in the right place for some..."
Noel Munford
Tea & Happiness
Tea & Happiness
98/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Amazing plant based food with a lovely owner! The food at Tea and Happiness is so tasty and such great value - large portion sizes; my wife and I..."
Michael McCarter
"As a meat eater I'd say this place has amazing food. It's an all vegan place, all the food was fresh and tasty. The owner was very friendly and..."
landlife m
"Very refreshing fusion tofu bowl in a hot summer day. Love the vegan cheese and the kimchi. Some people might find it bland but I like..."
Leon Gray
"Wow, what an amazing find. Service is friendly and the food is fantastic. All vegan and loads of gluten free options. The Roasted Vege Salad is..."
Andrew Roberts
"This little place offers fabulous vegan food. Also gluten free options. Very friendly owner. They have some shelf food you do not find..."
Detlef
"Tasty healthy food for reasonable price. They serve food made with love and..."
sandeep bhadauria
"I had cauliflower wings, lots of colour on the plate which made my eyes happy, and lots of flavour and filling ingredients made my stomach..."
Gustav Woest
"Delicious food at very resonable prices! I will definitely be returning if I find myself in Rotorua again..."
Kerryn Smith
"Vegan food and atmosphere was 10/10. Honestly coolest cafe I’ve been to in a lonnnnggggggg..."
Luke Shaw
"...half the yummy ness down the hatch already!! Deep fried Oyster Mushrooms if you haven’t got yr butt down there to try the deliciousness let me..."
Happy Native
And Rice Japanese Kitchen
And Rice Japanese Kitchen
97/100 (264 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Healthy
Japanese
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Ramen
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
beef curry
Takoyaki
Katsu don
Shoyu Ramen
Green Tea Ice Cream
Vegan Ramen
Beef Tataki
Noodle
Crispy Squid
Tan Tan Ramen
Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box
Tonkotsu Ramen
豚骨ラーメン
Tan Tan Spicy Ramen
Curry
Spicy Beef Don
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Healthy
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Brunch
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Friendly, patience, talkative and accommodating owner operator. The food are flavourful, and balanced. The cook their hot food with passion and love,..."
Alex Tjahjana
"Really inexpensive and delicious japanese meals made fast. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or to grab some food to go. Had the ramen and bento..."
Hung Thai
"Foods are good, not too bad. Some foods are quite salty but totally good to try..."
reiNG
"Lovely food and staff. The place is very cozy and warm, lots of variety and the noodles are amazing. Tables could be cleaner but I understand that..."
Jakol Zhang
"The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Our 3 children agree they should move &Rice to Wellington.... we will definitely be coming back..."
Libby Dearnley
"Absolutely loved the food here! Tantanmen ramen was nice and spicy and the takoyaki fulfiled my cravings. Would definitely come..."
Ash Winter
"Very small place, it is bit narrow when we 4 adults with 2 kids come in at lunch time. We ordered Ramen noodles, tasty but not many noodle, we had to..."
L Francis
"Lunch menu and ramen were fantastic! Fresh, enough to get full, ramen had very reach..."
Michał
"Beef curry, udon and ramen are flavorful, especially tempura is amazing crispy. Thanks..."
Lucky G (Squeeze_in_nz)
"Food was amazing!! We thought we had ordered miso soups also but they gave em to us on the house anyway!..."
Marty Rudolph Blase
"Got the bento box lunch deal. For only $12 we got this huge meal, absolutely delicious and filling: Rice, teriyaki chicken, 3 types of salad, 4 sides..."
Charlotte Tricoire
"Excellent family owned store offering 5 types of ramen, fried dishes and sashimi/sushi. Quality is great and excellent value for money. Highly..."
Nick Gu
"Tasty..."
Grace Villamor
"I had very good vegan ramen, and I highly recommend it. Other vegan options are also looking good..."
momo
"The mochi are hand made. They are very flavorful, get them! Otherwise, I was disappointed in the rice dishes actually. I liked more the vegetable..."
Nicolas Ehrhardt (Nic)
"Delicious food. Best Japanese owned restaurant in Rotorua. Highly..."
Christian Ramos
"Was originally planning to have pizza for lunch but luckily the place was closed because & Rice is a real gem. Really good Japanese food at very..."
D Yong
"Good price, very big portions and very yummy. Sadly I don't live in Rotorua otherwise I'll come..."
Desmond Chia
Junction On Fenton
Junction On Fenton
96/100 (61 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
International
Contemporary
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pulled Pork Sliders
Tumeric Chai
Seafood chowder
Pecan pie
Contemporary
International
New Zealand
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"The smash burger is delicious, fries were a little over salted. Wife had the squid which was cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere, felt quite..."
Chris Moody
"Beautiful brunch with my Mum. Old building which was the very old post office. Lovely pleasent decor. Staff very friendly and accommodating. A place..."
Jo Harpur
"Wow Rotorua what an experience and destination!Thoughtfully restored Rotorua icon now a great meeting place for coffee, breakfast ,and celebratory..."
Kathy Day
"Lovely environment; the patio seating is fantastic. Great views but you're protected from the cold and rain. I love a place that gives a dish of..."
Jessica King
"Wonderful place to meet up with friends, or just have time for yourself. Good food and good location (right next to bus stops and the library). We..."
Aileen Santos
"Good food and friendly staff. They were short on beef patties so they offered fried chicken which was an awesome substitute. Came with a large..."
byron morrison
"Great little cafe and the food is top notch. Love the eggs bene and the coffee is ALWAYS on point, Highly..."
Crystal Wharton
"Great coffee! hot and test great, food is top quilty. Service is 10 out of 10 will be adding it to my go to..."
chris saunders
"Yum lunch. I'm not usually a pasta / salad guy, but they were awesome, and hands down the best chis..."
Rick Hopcroft
"Very nice place with handy location. Food is good and staff very friendly. There is enough space to also fit your luggage next to your table so it's..."
Mira Apell
"Had a latte in a takeaway cup & hot chips on a real cold blastery day. Caught up with a good friend great..."
Marcelle Morrison
"Great staff, good variety of cabinet food. Breakfast menu has good options and coffee was..."
Tracey De
"Our local favourite! Great coffee … great food and great service..."
Lesley van Leeuwen
"Absolutely amazing food!!! and good coffee, too. I went twice over a two day..."
Faye Barrand
"Lots of space, great service and nice coffee, food was also amazing thank..."
Karen Carson
"Awesome service and a delicious meal, order the “for the brave” and the best iced chocolate I’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend. Thank you for..."
Wendy Welsh
"I love this place. The staff are always friendly and the coffee is great. I'm always tempted to try the sweet treats in the..."
Nigel
"A most enjoyable experience. Great coffee. 15th August. And their scones are..."
Grant Chapman
"Great new place in Rotorua. Potential hub with cosy cafe, a place to have a quiet drink at a friendly bar. Lovely atmosphere and vibe. Well priced..."
Philip Luders
The Factory Smokehouse & Grill
The Factory Smokehouse & Grill
96/100 (2946 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Fast food
American
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
American
Grill
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Rotorua Rebel Burger
Fish burger
Pork Belly Bites with Orange Pop Sauce
Doughnuts
Salad
Wings
Factory Slaw
Calamari
Pork Belly Bites Naughty Fries Calamari
Calamares
The Original Smokehouse Burger
Fish & chips
1 3 Rack of Pork Ribs & Fries with Acon Gravyb
Rips Chicken Tenders Onion Rings and Slaw
buttermilk chicken
Fish & Chips
Battesd Fish
Jackfruit Tacos
Ribs
Cheeseburger
Basic Burger
Burger
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chicken Wings
Hamburgers
Fish & Chips
Burger with Onion Rings
Donuts
Cinnamon Donut
Fish
Beef
I'm not Hungry'- Cheese Burger
Pork
Fish and Chip Meal
Hangover Burger
Fast food
Bar
Grill
Fast food
American
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing food! Amazing service! Amazing atmosphere! Just a nice, relaxed and enjoyable place to go and eat the best burgers in town! Wish I found this..."
Billie Jean
"Gluten free is easy here. While they do offer ‘normal’ buns for burgers (as well as gluten free), they know about coeliac disease and are careful..."
Rachel McCulloch
"We went in and ordered takeaway. The staff were really friendly. The burgers are so nice, the pork bites were amazing. Highly recommend and would..."
Elaine Casey
"Love the service you get here...and the food is, hands-down...some of the best in town!!! Definitely recommend..."
Teri Curtis
"Eat street restaurants aint got nothing on this place. Definitely the best meal ive had in town! Highly..."
Kataraina Samuel
"Enjoyed the ribs. The atmosphere was great. The service was excellent, recommend a visit to this restaurant for a relaxing..."
Susan van den Berg
"Went for dinner and received excellent service, food was great, had one of the burgers, my friend and I actually ordered a different burger each and..."
Mareikura Winiata
"A unique fusion of beef and bacon that is sooooo..."
Amanda Marshall
"Came from Ngaruawahia to try it out. Heard it was good. Turns out it was much better than good, it’s the business. Guys were friendly and the place..."
Jason Ward
"Seating 11 people including 5 kids for lunch. Amazing food, that everyone was more than happy with. Delicious. Great service! A..."
Brendan Marshall
"What this place lacks in fineries and frills it compensates and catalyzes with food portion, taste and...deliciousness 😋 🤪 👌. Superb..."
Caius Bernardi
"Seriously great food, seriously relaxed place. Perfect. Our group of 5 got in just before the dinner rush, but man, wait if you have to - it’s..."
Thomas Hendricks
"The guy who is running this place knows what he is doing. The restaurant is a little bit tucked away on the corner between a couple of other shops...."
Laura James
"Interesting and thoughtfully designed burgers, epic pork belly bites, and next level service. We had a great conversation with the owner about his..."
Fraser Penning
"Real good burgers. Esp BBC! Their epic bacon beef burger is sooooo good. Staffs are..."
Lucas Neo
"Good food. Taste great. I really dont know about the waiting time here in NZ but it took longer that what i am used to. That being said, i will be..."
brixspeed
"Was our best find whilst in Rotorua. Ordered their 50/50 cheeseburger, which was cooked mid-rare and juicy as heck. Went back for seconds with their..."
Sibyl Dougherty
"This was my 1st time at this restaurant. A+++customer, they make you feel at home. And they check with you to make sure your meal is satisfactory...."
STINA
"It seems quite popular so I tried as well. Really, I think it is quite good but I like more American's huge burger so I can only score 4. However, it..."
Walter Chin
"What a find! A restaurant with personal delight in the food they serve. Easily one of the best, if not the best, burgers I have ever tasted - the..."
Hayward
"The food was fantastic as was the company we kept. The heat was really bad but the food made it up. It’s a great BBQ Joint which we will be going..."
Everard Whangapirita
"Awesome dinner with 98% gluteb free and lots of other allergy and diet options. Super friendly and helpful and everything was top..."
Jenni Stent
"Food was really yummy, very nice flavours & everything cooked perfectly. The calamari and the cheese/bacon gravy fries were sooooo good! Please open..."
Cora-Ann Dodd
"Excellent food for the price, real yummy. Establishment is very aware and accommodating of allergies. Defs make a booking as it's busy! Also does..."
Lorraine Pemberton
"Extremely delicious ! The must-try restaurant in Rotorua! The grilled rib is very soft and you can easily tear apart the meat from the bone! Adding..."
Winnie Hung
"What a fantastic place to eat. Awesome friendly hosts, great music and clearly passionate about food and service. Pork belly bites are ridiculously..."
Aryn McKissock
"This is a great place for some good quality burgers. They also serve things like Pork Belly Bites which are amazing. These aren't budget meals like..."
David Vedder
"Great food, amazing service and an overall fantastic experience. Before even sitting down we were asked if we had any food allergens and with an egg..."
Sean Berry
Interval Eatery
Interval Eatery
95/100 (374 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Flat White
Cappuccino
Big breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Mocha
Poached Eggs on Toast with Crispy Bacon
Bacon and eggs
Zucchini Feta Cheese Tart
Interval Eggs Bene
Beef Hawker Roll
Espresso
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped for lunch before my drive home. I wanted something with fresh salad. I had the hawker role filled with grilled chicken and coleslaw topped..."
Rebecca KEENAN
"Posting this on the here and now, which is not usually the norm for me. If you are in Rotorua and wanting a breakfast or lunch. INTERVAL is your..."
Tessa Curmi
"Came for breakfast first time. In Rotorua, so had breakfast ,it was delicious n the coffee was hot n very nice would definitely recommend a..."
Roger Stenton
"Compliments to the chef, for the service, and ambience. Definitely recommend the Eggs Benedict with grilled halomi, washed down with peppermint tea...."
Melodie H
"Called in for breakfast... Absolutely blown away by the quality and variety of the food alongside the fabulous service from Amanda. Thank you for a..."
Fe Rangi-Isaako
"Stumbled across Interval Eatery while staying up the road at the Quest, how lucky we were! Absolutely stunning food, fantastic coffee and lovely..."
Mathew Martin
"Really great coffee meals...exceptional..."
Martin Parata
"What a wonderful find for our weekly catch-ups. Good service, easy to find and park. Lovely food, cooked and presented well. It was piping hot which..."
lynette ambler
"We've had lunch there a couple of times and the food and atmosphere is great. Love the unique ice coffee, and you won't beat the ginger crunch so..."
Sandra Tonkin
"Good food nice staff. Stop here when we come through from Taupo bloody good spot to stop for a good feed and good..."
Tai Taupo
Rod & Reel Restaurant Rotorua
Rod & Reel Restaurant Rotorua
95/100 (310 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Patrick’s Boutique Bakery
Patrick’s Boutique Bakery
95/100 (380 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Danish Pastries
Chicken and mushroom pie
Steak and Cheese Pie
Cheese and Ham Croissant
Almond Croissant so Massive and Light and Filled to the Brim with Deliciousness
Apple and Boysenberry Pie
Fresh Hand Crafted Breads
Fresh Bun Sandwiches
Cheesecake
Lemon Meringue Pie
Shortbread
Cakes
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Café
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We went there because of the good reviews and were absolutely not disappointed!!!! Soooo delicious! We had a breakfast croissant and because the..."
Dixie S
"Best Croissant, Pain au Chocolat and Sourdough bread I ever ate! Keep up the great work! If we will ever come back to Rotorua we will definitely come..."
Sascha Dannhöfer
"Great tasting Mince n Cheese Pies, good value for $6. My only gripe is your customer service. A smile goes a long way team! 4/5 because the..."
Tony Moore
"This quaint little bakery was super friendly, beautifully made pastries. Definitely worth a visit Look forward to travelling there again in the..."
Lucas Griffin
"Amazing little bakery!!! A lot to choose from and what we had tasted delicious! Definetly worth a..."
Sebastian Eika
"Bought a carrot and walnut cake for a special occasion. Absolutely beautiful! Would highly..."
Kim McGrath
"Best pies in my opinion and I've tried nearly every bakery in Rotorua yummy pastries to well done team this is my new go to..."
Cruize
"this place was amazing from when i first walked in everyone was really friendly and the food was beautiful to match the energy of the place will..."
Jesse White105
"Delicious pastry and filling. Best pie I've ever had in my life..."
Katherine Sivoravong
"Omg I can’t understand what people are complaining about. I came down from Auckland yesterday to visit family and wanted to take afternoon tea. I..."
Thea F
"A gem. Do yourself a favor. Skip breakfast at Novotel or Ibis and take 10 min walk here for an outstanding ham and cheese croissant or other..."
Chris Plantier
"Small, no frills bakery. We got the pain au chocolate and almond croissant, it was delicious! They had fresh baked goods coming out and the spinach..."
Karen Ng
"The best Croissant and cake I’ve had in a long time...."
Sue Friess
"Wow!!! Amazing, light, delicious croissants. Friendly and kind service. I definitely recommend this top quality and non-discriminating place..."
Chantelle Nunez
"We had a very delicious pie and cake..."
christine kanara
"The delicate Mille Feuille is the best and the Mocha coffee is fantastic best In..."
Sandy Thelning
"Popped in after having driven over from Cambridge, food and service was..."
Chris Wood
"Amazing selection of pastries and savoury foods. Great coffee. Highly recommend a visit. Very friendly staff..."
Orla Plaice
Avc - Arts Village Cafe
Avc - Arts Village Cafe
95/100 (416 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Lemon Coconut Muffins
Cakes
Flat White
Nasi Goreng
Scrambled eggs
Americano Coffee
Chicken Salad Platter
Eggs and Bacon
Avocado Stack
Lemon Roll
Big Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie Burger
Date Scone
Pork Belly with Eggs Benedict
Phillys Steak Sandwich Macaroni and Cheese
Breakfast Sandwich with Side Salad
Café
Café
International
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great choice to come here. Breakfast was outstanding. Eggs Benedict and waffles, exactly as expected. Very friendly service! We had a nice big table..."
Hennie van der Watt
"Very nice food and coffee it’s just take a little while to get specially the coffee. Very nice..."
Karla Medawar
"Great brunch and coffee. Service was amazing and loved the sunny deck out the back overlooking a big patch of grass. Great for kids to run..."
Tiffany Watts
"Enjoyed good food and good coffee while surrounded by art. 🙂 One painting caught my eye, hanging on the wall near our table. It was off a woman..."
Aileen Santos
"The most beautiful brunch! I ordered the porridge and it was utterly delicious, beautifully presented, and far FAR better than any traditional..."
T Scadden
"Lovely cafe that has the arts village shop next to it. Love the alfresco area where it is n open field and leads to the park. Food is tasty too...."
Trotting Horse
"Quaint and artsy little cafe near the geothermal park, adjoining the arts museum. Fantastic black coffee and a great cabinet selection. We went a few..."
Trentyz
"A great spot for breakfast/lunch or coffee. Really friendly staff and very tasty food. From indulging pastries to Healy choices, even Leto. Plenty of..."
Beccy Adler
"Friendly staff. Good food and coffee. You get a nice little caramel with your coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. It's not visible from the road...."
Julia D
"Fantastic coffee and experience and best of all next to none exceptional hospitality! I cannot thank you enough! Lovely art gallery! Highly..."
John Lee
"best coffee i ever tasted, was presented on the 13th day of March 2022. On this day around lunch time, I free wheeled my analogue push boycycle ride..."
Fats White
"Highly recommend. Wonderful service. Beautiful, retro kiwi decor. Delicious homemade tasting food! Kids loved the pancakes. I loved the keto bene...."
Kristy Brooks
"Cute cafe with a neat shop of locally made goods. Good coffee and the passion fruit, white chocolate muffin was delicious and..."
Peggy Hung
"Lovely shop, great art. Definitely stop..."
Courtney Jones
"Cool place to visit when in Rotorua. Art for sale, artists at work, lots of info to take away and a small cafe with really nice coffee next to an art..."
Jenny Traveller
"Very good coffee I had bacon and eggs, all came to my table promptly. I rate the breakfast at 9/10. 10/10 if my tomatoe was cooked longer and butter..."
David Adams
"Food was good. Service friendly. I had the smashed avo but the avo was watery and bitter but not their fault. The rest of the meal was..."
Jenni Watkins
"Nice cafe in Rotorua center City. If you lovecoffee, arts, hand made things or crafts, this cafe will delight you, you can get them all. Friendly..."
Phuc Huynh
24b Lunchbar
24b Lunchbar
94/100 (149 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Me and my sister loved the steak and egg burgers, the raw fish and fried bread service was..."
Esther Tango
"Lovely delicious food, I cannot fault these guys at all! Amazing service, such lovely people..."
Ask
"Nice home cooked food, super friendly people, limited seating and dish of the day sells..."
Jong Min Yeh
"Best kai I've had in years awesome service from the team just a overall wonderful experience great customer..."
Ashla Bristowe
"Lovely friendly staff and delicious food for a decent..."
Apz
"Food was so delicious and filling. Friendly smiling..."
Victoria Leeder
"Yummy food especially da boil ups on fridays!..."
Jah Nae
"Had breakfast bacon eggs hash brown and toast was..."
Paranihia Moeau
"Fantastic food. Lovely..."
Jane Rotherham
"Love the friendly service and fried..."
Sharaleen Brown
"Great food and great..."
mathew mcgovern
"Best homely food..."
Sherilee Paul
"Primo food, awesome..."
Tina Herlund
"Beautiful kai. Wish they were still..."
Lianne Nathan
"Beautiful creamed paua on..."
Liz House
"The steak burgers were..."
CC-Yonce Kohunui
"Best burger in..."
Wiremu Renata
"Best in..."
L Batt
Cafe Dynasti
Cafe Dynasti
94/100 (803 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Carrot Cake
Eggs Benedict with salmon
Beef or Chicken Burger
Big Breakfast Sandwich
Open Omelette
Hash Stack
Avocado & Tomato on Toast
Toasted Bagles with Smoked Salmon
Brewed Coffee with Big Breakfast Plate
english breakfast
Rosti Stack
hot chocolate
Café
Café
Healthy
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Vc's Turf Bar & Eatery
Vc's Turf Bar & Eatery
94/100 (174 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pineapple Juice
Garlic Pizza Bread
Minted Lamb
Fish & Chips
Nachos
Super Casual Pork Ribs
Chicken & Mushroom Fettucine
Little Heaven Burger Santa Fe Burger and Fries
Buffalo Wings Burgers Chips
Half Super Supreme & Half Cheese Large
Butter Chicken Puzzle
Super Casual Chicken Salad
Onion rings
Beer
Cheese burger
Chocolate Brownie
"The Pizza is a must order,over the theme of this restaurant. The serving is very fast and the music is amazing. Love the whole experience. The nacho..."
Zhen Zheng
"The kindest and most accommodating staff! The chef is incredible our meals were quick and absolutely delicious! The vegetarian burger was the best..."
Olivia
"After reading other reviews we decided to stop here for lunch on our way back from the Redwoods and wow we were impressed. We got the pickle chicken..."
Jordan Nesbitt
"We decided to go out for dinner and thought we would try Super Casual Eatery. We were impressed with the food, and the service was awesome. We had a..."
Tracey Bourke
"I went with my partner, we got the margarita pizza, mama corleone chicken burger and onion rings. the onion rings were light, crispy and perfectly..."
Yasmin Davies
"Great food, beautiful service and cozy place 🔥 Very recommended for a casual dinner in Rotorua. We tried the Lamb Koftas, Spaghetti Polpette and..."
agustin marin
"We are locals and dined here tonight for the first and definitely not the last time. The restaurant is run by lovely, friendly, helpful people and..."
Cokerzclan
"These people deserve more love! The food was great and very reasonably priced (especially compared to anything on Eat Street). The Don burger I got..."
Samuel Wallingford
"We stopped in for lunch and chose this place for its style. The staff were friendly and the food came out quick. We both chose burgers (one..."
Chris Czombos
"110% amazing place to visit. Highly recommend going here. Food & dessert was amazing. Love a good apple crumble & these guys have topped the list for..."
Stillz Photography
"Love this restaurant. Meals are always delicious, service is on point and the price is reasonable. Recommend the butter chicken pizza...so..."
Bronwyn Southall
"A very special place in Rotorua. So kind staff and great local meal. I liked the chef’s tip. I have tried one and it was delicious. For a while I..."
Kateřina Jirková
"Great place to eat! They have a ton of variety on their menu, so everyone can find something they like. Pricing is affordable, and food taste great...."
Allie Sweeney
"This spot gives extraordinary service and yummy meals. One of my favourite restaurants around town. The meals served rapidly and were amazingly..."
Sammy Kattan
"This four star review needs to be taken in context: the mutant food court that is Eat Street. Having passed through to the other side we chanced upon..."
Hamish Pringle
"This place is a little hidden gem. The food is really good, especially the pizzas. They have a $20 steak, chips n salad meal daily special. The..."
Tony Moore
"We were a party of 3. We had a voucher for 50% off at First Table. We booked for 4:30pm on a Friday. The food was delicious. We ordered the..."
Shari Brown
"We took a group of 33 people here, atmosphere was relaxing, service awesome and food was excellent. The platters, pizza and mains from Steak,..."
Tania Morunga
"Best service Rohan the owner awesome as pizzas nice beers to wash the pizza down with. If ever you want a relaxed atmosphere come to VCs Bar. Our..."
Marcelle Morrison
Mok Ja Eatery
Mok Ja Eatery
94/100 (329 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Korean
Korean
Dinner
Lunch
Bibimbap with Kimchi
Beef Bulgogi Spicy BBQ Pork Fried Dumplings Pop Pop Chicken
Dumpling Ramyun
三文鱼
Beef
Spicy Pork
Thai Milk Tea
Chicken Katsu
Salmon Bibimbap
Beef Bibimbap
Bibimbap Pork
Teriyaki Chicken
Beef Bulgogi Deop BAP
Kimchi fried rice
Bibimbap with Sauce Kimchi
chicken teriyaki
Pop Pop Chicken with Rice & Salad
Asian
Korean
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Korean food was what we were looking for. Mok Ja opens earlier than other Korean restaurants in Rotorua. We ordered Prawns stir-fried ,spicy pork,..."
Heather Motu
"Awesome Korean food. I brought my parents and we all 3 say "delicious" again and again. I totally recommend here if you like Korean food. Oh, lastly..."
Inki Hong
"Mok Ja Korean restaurant in Rotorua is an absolute delight for lovers of Korean cuisine. The food here is exceptional, with authentic flavors and a..."
Mauricio Kimura
"I was looking for a nice dinner for my last night in town, checked online to find a good option, and this one looked particularly good Having just..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"The best fried rice I've had in a long time and I can't believe I found it late night last minute of all places but in Rotorua. We also had pop pop..."
Lydia Wong
"Amazing Korean food, good flavours, service was awesome well..."
Fayde P
"Yummy food and good portion of it. Only have 4+ tables..."
TheNZLILY
"The bulgogi and teriyaki chicken was delicious. Well cooked and not too salty. Only disappointment was the Thai milk tea which tasted like water...."
Jeffplays2005
"This place surprised me, in a very good way! Wow, the bibimbap was so yummy. I mean, I live next to Korean town. This place can compete with a lot of..."
Solera Cheng
"Great Asian fusion restaurant that offers a wonderful atmosphere with friendly service. Adequately priced for delectable meals - I/We are first time..."
David & Kitty Sayers & Haumaha
"Hot summer's Sunday afternoon and decided to stop in here for bite to eat. So glad we did. The Pop Pop Chicken was succulent and tasty, the salad..."
Tama Matene
"Great Korean food, a simple place just to have a quick..."
Giulio Toscani
"Great variety of yummy Korean food. Simple atmosphere as it is also a takeaway shop, but has sitting space inside and prices are decent (around $15 ..."
Christian Montenegro
"I love this eatery. We eat here often. We live for the whole menu but I always gravitate to the Bibimbap and my husband loves the Beef Bulgogi. They..."
Kacey Ihaia
"Just perfect cooked rice with perfect stirfired pork with Vegetable. Love..."
Xiaojun LI
"Both the pork and beef bibimbap were outstanding, and the staff lovely and very accommodating, even changing the egg-to-veg ratio in the fried rice..."
Stephanie Kane
"The best korean food so far on my trip. Ordered the beef bulgogi and kimchi fried rice. Generous portion and best of all had a wok taste! Thumbs up..."
Audrey Ngo
"Spicy pork is must try here! The best Korean spicy pork I ever..."
謝以文 Rita Yi-Wen Hsieh
"Beef bibimbup, eel deop bap, and steam dumpling 🥟 were so good!!!..."
Datchanee Thernphrakiat
Art Cafe
Art Cafe
93/100 (157 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Sit down
Café
Healthy
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Some of the best breakfast food that we’ve had! The prices are fair and the portions are huge. Everything that we’ve tried is absolutely..."
Veronica Cockrell
"Classic diner serving your all day brekkie, sammies, burgers, a few pasta dishes, and then the seemingly out of place Malaysian additions. Feels like..."
Geoff Wilson
"Neat little cafe in Rotorua. All day breakfast goes down a treat with the well made coffee. Seems easy enough to find a park outside. Cabinet food is..."
Trey Saunders
"Lovely little cafe. The staff/owners are really nice. Make you feel incredibly welcome. Good hearty..."
Nico Doodeman
"When you are in Rotorua, do drop by at Art Cafe! A very chiled and relaxed cafe with a homy vibes. Food is delicious and chocoloate drink..."
Marie-Antoniette Balungcas
"Quick and friendly service. Food was homely and very reasonably..."
Fam Vid
"Lovely hidden gem, has lots of breakfast all day specials, but we went to the Malaysian/Singaporean dishes and curries which were fantastic and very..."
Bryony Spoerry
"Great little Cafe next a backpackers hostel. Handy to CPD, Information Centre and Government Gardens. Basic old world type food. Really good value...."
Alexander Duthie
"Art not so much but friendly homely service and food..."
Bruce Hill
"A very pleasant experience, outstanding service and decent food for the price. This is exactly what you want if you want a cafe that's not too..."
David Coddé
"I love the Nasi Lemak the owner makes. She is a passionate chef and she loves to share her cooking insights with her guests. The owner madeit..."
Lara Meyer
"We found this place just by chance, had a breakfast and it was awesome. The lady who served us was amazingly kind. The food was so tasty - omelette..."
Mert Karakaplan
"Art cafe is an institution not to be reckoned with. Lovely laid back chilled atmosphere. Great reasonably priced breakfast meals and strategically..."
Eric Chia
"Best cafe in town. Lots of option to choose, friendly staff and best coffee i ever had. ❤, definitely recommend to all of my friends and will be..."
ricky sherchan
"Good service, friendly staff, never have to wait long for a meal. Simple cafe without frills. Meals are good value for the price and tasty too. Good..."
Orini Grootjans-puru
"What a fantastic cafe to start a day at! Big size meals, everything cooked to perfection, excellent service! And we are very fussy! Thank you so..."
Victoria Cree
"Great value Backpacker Breakfast special, $17 with tea/coffee included. Our Poached eggs were..."
Michael Ho
"Jo and Bob the owners and their great staff are AWESOME.....the delivery of food is super dooper quick and lovely presented. I always recommend this..."
Marcelle Morrison
Trail Kitchen Licensed Cafe
Trail Kitchen Licensed Cafe
93/100 (145 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Smashed Avocado
Cheese and Tomato Toastie
Meat Lovers
Egg Salad Sandwich
Loaded Hot Dog
Eggs Benedict
French Toast with a Side of Bacon
Adobo Burger
Long Blacks
Breakfast
english breakfast
Vegan pizza
Cheese and Ham Toastie
Poke Bowl
Café
Reservations
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a very friendly welcome from the woman behind the counter this morning! Enjoyed the very clean space in this cafe, as well as excellent coffee..."
Lorna Harwood
"Fist time today at the recently opened Trail Kitchen at the Waipa Mill Car Park at the Redwoods. Initially, I was a bit concerned when arriving after..."
Stephen Burton
"Cafe with hot meal options such as hot chips etc. Good service, very busy. Great coffee. Can get fast food options from the cabinet if you're in a..."
Carey Senior
"I love it here! The smashed avo is my all time favorite. I'm from Taranaki and I look forward to a meal at the Trail Kitchen every time I visit..."
Jenna Rowe
"The Eggs Benedict was absolutely amazing!!! Very well presented..."
H8RD Society
"Excellent service, good value food, lovely spot in general. 10/10 will be coming here..."
Max O'Connor
"Amazing staff and service, great food and drink, and a beautiful view. Couldn't ask for anymore than..."
Alysha Richards
"Lamb salad was incredible & the staff were helpful & accommodating. Highly recommend this spot for..."
Cooper Thomas
"Kia ora, great food and friendly..."
kryptonitemikke muss
"Nice food small portions for the price 38, 36, 11 for kids..."
Sone
Rhodes Cafe N Restaurant
Rhodes Cafe N Restaurant
93/100 (35 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Turkish
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Turkish
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Really nice food and great prices! Service was lovely, only downfall is they transport your food back and forwards between their two kitchens doing..."
Ask
"I absolutely loved my food! We are studying abroad, and we got an authentic home cooked meal. I hiiiiighly recommend this place if you’re in the..."
Rosa Celozzi
"Visited the premises for a business reason. I was invited to take a cold refreshing drink before being offered food. I politely declined, as you..."
Neil Mullen
"A group of us were out during a study abroad program & stopped in on a whim - best meal we’ve had! Such a cute place and very friendly people, food..."
Danielle Heflin
"What an amazing place yummy food guys try this place out well worth it. Staff are super friendly and helpful. The food is..."
Superkeeti Keeti
"So good! The staff was extremely friendly and we saw them making our food fresh! Delicious and excellent price..."
Liv B
"What a wonderful dinner, lovely friendly guy, nothing was an issue, I ordered the Mixed Iskander, was excellent, such a nice atmosphere regarding it..."
Michelle Hardie
"Food was excellent, and big portions. Even my kids raved about how good their food was, and that never..."
Justin Weller
"Great Turkish and greek food. Try Meze platter, moussaka, suvkaki and stuffed mushroom. superb service enjoy alot, will be back..."
Ying Yue
"Always enjoy coming to this place,awsome team here,full of fun and laughter. The food is great a good place to..."
Thomas Smith
"So good! Delicious food, and great service! My favourite kebab shop in..."
Ezra Newick
"Best turkish food in town .. ..friendly staff ....New management ...will definitely go..."
Emmie bhullar
"Good food...reasonable priced with friendly efficient..."
Barb Sundgren
"Great food, shame they dont sell alcohol yet..."
Sam Doran
"Awesome food and great attention..."
Edisson Jara Quijada
"Delicious food and great..."
Dominique Schlageter
"My..."
Pardeep Kumar
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Torsten Rahbek