Best Salmon in Whakatane

6 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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Cafe Awa
Cafe Awa
94/100 (501 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasted Bagel
Berry French Toast
Omelette
Quiche
Chicken and Mushroom Curry
Cakes
Corn Fritter
Ravioli
Trim Flat White
Mac n cheese
Salad
Free Range Eggs Benedict Wspinach
Salmon
Iced Mochas
Fresh Fruit House Made Granola Yoghurt
Bruschetta Eggs and Harrisa Eggs
Harissa and Halloumi
Porridge Berry Compote and Cream
Green Mango Lassi
Ice Chocolate
Daily Seasonal Vegan Salad
Smashed Avocado Toast
Eggs Benedict
QUESTION: Something fir dietetics
Blueberry Scone
Toasts
Duebetic food
Sit down
Contemporary
Café
New Zealand
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Divine breakfast had here this morning. Lovely service. Thank you. A great start to our..."
Colleen Smith
"Amazing Cafe Awa!! Blown away by the outstanding service, mouth watering food and unbelievable value. Corn fritters were next level good and the..."
ROS8215
"Cute cafe attached to the Awa Motel we stayed at. Friendly service, yummy meals, generous portion size, plenty of options including vegetarian...."
Dianne
"Popped in this morning for some breakfast before a little fishing trip we were greated with a lovely hello and a smile moment we walked in from all..."
Una Gallagher
"Lovely staff. Nice view of the awa. Large..."
Erena Hosford
"Wow what a cute little Cafe,so welcoming awsome guys I absolutely loved my brunch ❤️ my little go to Cafe..."
Menis Hikoreha
"We had awa breakfast and the egg Benedict, super delicious and generous portion. Staff was friendly and helpful. I’d highly recommend a visit if..."
Nim
"Favourite cafe in Whakatane. Always great food and love the coffee. I get out of my way and drive there for an hour just to eat there. Always very..."
Nela Mg
"Visited on a crowded Saturday morning. Managed to grab a table upstairs for 6 of us. Service was very friendly, wait times were mentioned as they..."
Nicky M
"Had a visit from family members 2 Brothers and 3 Nephews and decided to head out for breakfast, had recently read that The White Island Rendezvous..."
Brian Spake
"Best coffee of our trip. Comes double shot, I had a single shot. I had avocado smash and husband had white Island..."
caroline dillon
"We’ve stopped here on our way to Tauranga. Food was yummy and very fast (harissa eggs and vegan grilled veggies on sourdough). We take the point..."
Alexandra
"Delicious food and coffee!! We had a difficult order (lots of substitutes and additions due to dietary requirements and just being picky lol) and the..."
Ariel Maunder
"Mushroom risotto, YUM! Full of flavour. Popular Cafe worth a..."
Ali R
"Great place, lovely food and..."
Jane Irving
"Wow what a awesome place our new go to place for breakfast love..."
Keith Buchan
"We drove from taupo to whakatane for the white island tour early in the morning and were hungry. The service was very good they served good portion..."
Nafiza Hussain
"Great coffee and food at White Island Tours and Cafe. Especially yummy French toast. Prices very..."
Karina Meyers
"Food is always delicious, we have nearly tried the whole menu and are never..."
Kialani Turner
"-lovely food- harissa eggs a delight. Coffee superb and enormous fluffy hot chocolate all served by pleasant careful staff. We will be back. Thank..."
Felicity Turner
Cafe Awa
Cafe Awa
91/100 (481 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Free Range Eggs Benedict Wspinach
Mac n cheese
Iced Mochas
Fresh Fruit House Made Granola Yoghurt
Salad
Bruschetta Eggs and Harrisa Eggs
Salmon
Harissa and Halloumi
Porridge Berry Compote and Cream
Green Mango Lassi
Daily Seasonal Vegan Salad
Ice Chocolate
Smashed Avocado Toast
Blueberry Scone
Toasted Bagel
Eggs Benedict
Berry French Toast
Toasts
Quiche
Chicken and Mushroom Curry
Omelette
Corn Fritter
Cakes
Trim Flat White
Ravioli
Café
New Zealand
Contemporary
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing Cafe Awa!! Blown away by the outstanding service, mouth watering food and unbelievable value. Corn fritters were next level good and the..."
ROS8215
"Cute cafe attached to the Awa Motel we stayed at. Friendly service, yummy meals, generous portion size, plenty of options including vegetarian...."
Dianne
"Popped in this morning for some breakfast before a little fishing trip we were greated with a lovely hello and a smile moment we walked in from all..."
Una Gallagher
"Lovely staff. Nice view of the awa. Large..."
Erena Hosford
"Wow what a cute little Cafe,so welcoming awsome guys I absolutely loved my brunch ❤️ my little go to Cafe..."
Menis Hikoreha
"We had awa breakfast and the egg Benedict, super delicious and generous portion. Staff was friendly and helpful. I’d highly recommend a visit if..."
Nim
"Favourite cafe in Whakatane. Always great food and love the coffee. I get out of my way and drive there for an hour just to eat there. Always very..."
Nela Mg
"Visited on a crowded Saturday morning. Managed to grab a table upstairs for 6 of us. Service was very friendly, wait times were mentioned as they..."
Nicky M
"Had a visit from family members 2 Brothers and 3 Nephews and decided to head out for breakfast, had recently read that The White Island Rendezvous..."
Brian Spake
"Best coffee of our trip. Comes double shot, I had a single shot. I had avocado smash and husband had white Island..."
caroline dillon
"We’ve stopped here on our way to Tauranga. Food was yummy and very fast (harissa eggs and vegan grilled veggies on sourdough). We take the point..."
Alexandra
"Delicious food and coffee!! We had a difficult order (lots of substitutes and additions due to dietary requirements and just being picky lol) and the..."
Ariel Maunder
"Mushroom risotto, YUM! Full of flavour. Popular Cafe worth a..."
Ali R
"Great place, lovely food and..."
Jane Irving
"Wow what a awesome place our new go to place for breakfast love..."
Keith Buchan
"We drove from taupo to whakatane for the white island tour early in the morning and were hungry. The service was very good they served good portion..."
Nafiza Hussain
"Great coffee and food at White Island Tours and Cafe. Especially yummy French toast. Prices very..."
Karina Meyers
"Food is always delicious, we have nearly tried the whole menu and are never..."
Kialani Turner
"-lovely food- harissa eggs a delight. Coffee superb and enormous fluffy hot chocolate all served by pleasant careful staff. We will be back. Thank..."
Felicity Turner
Babinka Restaurant & Bar
Babinka Restaurant & Bar
88/100 (531 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Indian
Sri Lankan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Prawns
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Curry
"We stopped in for dinner on Sunday 8th Jan and had the most delicious and entertaining evening. The food was amazing and very authentic and the..."
Amanda Butland
"lovely evening enjoyed by our group of 20 something people including a young lady from macaw. staff very friendly . hats off to the chef who handled..."
June Bug
"Great place for Dinner Spent the week eating out here and tried most of the Menu It was all very good Healthy portions, well cooked and..."
Mark Andrews
"I had a beautiful sesame & coriander lamb curry that was probably the best Sri Lankan curry I have had to date. I only had it mild as I don't like..."
Sandra Ruth
"Great food and great service. Highly recommend...."
Helen Sanson
"We went to Babinka with a toddler, the wait staff went above what any other place we have taken her to has done to assist with keeping her..."
Sheri-Anne Meadows
"loved our meal tonight thank you so much. compliments to the chef and waiting staff excellent..."
Carmen Rapana
"I am definitely coming back when we head back to Whakatane. The food was to die for! Well done Mr...."
Ricardo van Wyk
"First time at Babinka restaurant this evening. Great atmosphere, very pleasant and welcoming staff, and great food. A thoroughly enjoyable experience..."
Ken Mitchell
"The food was delicious. Great service and lovely..."
Jenny Hewald
"Family and I had a great meal good service friendly staff nice smiles.keep up the good work..."
Christine Edmonds
"Beautiful meal. Entertaining staff, really enjoyed..."
David Corstorphine
"Most enoyable ..... will certainly..."
Maryan Kearns
"Had a great meal for six people. Very tasty. Would got be again. Seafood chowder was..."
Allan Johnson
"Great food- spoiled for choice - and great service. What more could you ask..."
Kathryn Lee
"Had the most yummy Christmas Day lunch indeed. thankyou sharon &..."
Sharon Whalley
"Once again an awesome meal and great..."
Paul Feek
"It is a Sri Lankan resturant and bar but they serve European and Latin American food along with Indian and Sri Lankan spices and flavours. The food..."
Abhijeet Kale
"The food is really good and the flavors are profound. Very attractive menu and food, friendly staff and pleasant environment made the meal with my..."
Shawn Niqls
"Sri Lankan eatery at the end of the Strand which has a good selection of curries and other Sri Lankan & Indian dishes but also further afield, e.g...."
Benjamin Millar
"Friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend one of the Sri Lankan curries...."
Edward Parry
"I enjoyed my kingfish steak. Friendly..."
Ej Simply
"Excellent service! Quick to receive our meal and our waitress was wonderful, getting the fan for us in this hot whakatane weather. Just ordered..."
Lesley Niania
"I came here today with my parents, it was the first time for me they had been before. The waitress seated us straight away and was very attentive to..."
Chrissy Woodroffe
"It was good to dine in at this restaurant with overseas friends after a very bad experience at a nearby restaurant with. Customer service was good..."
Lovee Hearts
"We have now been here for 3 of our 9 wedding anniversaries, (have also visited on other occasions)and each time has been yummy never let down, the..."
Caroline Dalton
"My wife and I are regulars there.Food is fantastic (Open Devil Sandwich and Chowder always). Staff are super friendly and always obliging. Nothing is..."
Fats Robinson
"After a recommendation from a local from Ohope Beach, we checked this place out and were not dissapointed, fabulous food with amazing flavours and a..."
Alex Britton
"Finished a beautiful brunch today. Our 3 yr old was handed his own menu which made him feel so special, we thought this was so cool! Meal well worth..."
jefferson Ratu
"Awesome experience. We started out just having a few drinks and ended having a Meal and Desert. I would absolutely recommend this place very freindly..."
Jimmy Patchett
"Stopped in here over summer holiday because we were in a rush and they were quiet, always a bit sceptical of a quiet restaurant. All of the staff..."
aaron kidd
"Awesome food and great staff. We had a selection of dishes across our group and every one of them was done perfectly. The staff were attentive and..."
Maureen O'Kane
"Wonderful little Jewel hidden away in a small town like Whakatane. The menu consists of a large variety of foods from various cultural backgrounds...."
Chinmay Pandit
"Great Sri Lankan fare in a trendy atmosphere that somehow manages to be kid friendly with a kids menu. They also serve NZ food (I think this might be..."
Alex Bray
Javaman Cafe
Javaman Cafe
88/100 (969 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Salad
Salmon
Cheesecake
Ribs
Curry
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"My second time at Javaman, two years after the first visit, and still awesome. Glad to see they are still as awesome as I remember. The coffee, chai..."
maans le roux
"Not often i give 5 stars. Staff friendly and helpful. Food delicious and plenty. Coffee nice and..."
Juraja Katuin
"Great food and very friendly staff. Highly..."
Stephen Tan
"Always my go-to as they have great food and gluten and dairy free options, yay! The new owners have done a wonderful job, the place looks amazing and..."
Jade Steel
"Went for breakfast with my 2 little ones, friendly, quick service, I had eggs bene with smoked salmon & and long black coffee which was lukewarm, my..."
Ilaise Vaioleti
"Lunch with the sisters. Great as usual. Food is awesome. Staff friendly. Atmosphere fabulous. Don't forget the outside..."
Fiona Loeffen
"I had a lovely Vietnamese pork bun at Javaman today - delicious pulled pork with fresh herbs and chilli in a bun. The crispy hand-made fries were..."
Lindy Nelson Parker
"Lovely friendly staff and beautiful coffee and food. Definitely would recommend stopping here anytime. Very full stocked cabinets..."
Tina Lawson
"Very good service. Excellent cheese scone and pretty good coffee. Well worth a..."
Robin Day
"The place to go for keto food. I know everything has gone up in price, but takeaway options were a little too expensive for me. The dine options are..."
Sanna GRAY
"Wonderful food and very good coffee with reasonably quick service. Lovely atmosphere. Recommend the Jerk prawn..."
Jen K
"Amazing, friendly young gentleman at counter. Thought that when he asked for assistance from female chef she was extremely rude to him. Food was..."
Angie Mauvan
"I’m Eggs Benedict lover so I can’t say it’s the best choice where to go for it BUT, the staff is really nice and friendly, place is nice, good..."
Renny Ex
"Coffee stop. Back again, couldn't help myself. For a good selection of gf eats, and other amazing food choices. Indoor or outdoor. Outdoor area is..."
Rhys Meredith
"Javaman Cafe is my local hangout - I like how their change their menu so that it's seasonal, yet keep their soul-food feel with a variety of dishes..."
Ronna Grace Funtelar
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
87/100 (894 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Affogato
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
Baked Salmon
Chowder
Steak and Pork
Fish Trio
Lemon meringue
Fish & Chips
French Fries with Aioli
angus steak
Prawns
Main Size Comes with Small Salad
Fresh fish and chips
Twice-Cooked Duck Confit
Chocolate Brownie
Angus Eye Fillet Wrapped in Bacon
Meringue
Fish Two Ways
Pasta
Tempura
Torched Salmon Celeriac Puree Caviar
Salad
Cakes
Lemon Curd with Raspberry Filling and Meringue
Scallops
Fish & chips
Funky Feijoa and Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail
Duck
Wedges and Battered Prawns & Scallops
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Calamares
Charcuterie Plate
Fish
Salmon
Aranchini
Pork
Crème Brûlée
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I honestly don’t know how this place isn’t packed out ALL THE TIME. The food was presented so beautifully and it tasted amazing. We had entrees,..."
Tayla Sowry
"Had a girls night here for dinner and we were very well looked after , everything was perfect . Drink prices were reasonable, a big Thankyou toothe..."
Jade Barrett
"Amazing food. The food here is amazing, the drinks are amazing and the people are amazing. The man, who I think is the owner, is lovely and very..."
tired otter
"Food was tasty and fresh. Our vegetables were nice and crunchy. The meal size was spot on. The staff were friendly and helpful. The music playlist..."
Sonia Terekia
"We have just had the most amazing experience! Highly recommended this place. Service was amazing!! Food..."
Ann-Marie Bailey
"We had battered prawns and scallops for entree, the baked salmon, the angus eye fillet wrapped in bacon, and it all tasted amazing! I usually eat..."
Darleen Clarke
"Went for our Valentines 💝 Dinner here tonight and.. I give them a 5 all round. Welcoming was great, with great communication to match as there was..."
kwezie Kara
"Superb. Honestly, Roquette cooked the best meal I can recall having in the Bay of Plenty. The carnivore thought the same of his steak. Perfect fusion..."
Rebecca JC
"Oh my goodness absouletly fanfreakingtastic!!!!!! The service was friendly & welcoming the decor was extremely comfortable (very important to me) and..."
Mandy Dawes (MJS)
"Not knowing NZ dining habits we went a bit late, but we still served with an excellent meal with friendly..."
Tim Pye
"Beautiful meal. We were squeezed in before a booking for 7pm. Plenty of time to eat. It looks like it is very popular as lots of large tables booked...."
caroline dillon
"Been here once before and the food was great. Well balanced flavors this time the standard wasn't quite so..."
Vicki Bryant
"Beautiful fine dining experience and amazing friendly service from the moment we stepped in to when we left. Great menu and everything cooked and..."
johel 1
"The service was prompt, warm, friendly and helpful. The food was amazing with delicious flavors cooked to perfection. Highly..."
Judi Randall
"Been here twice and both times were amazing , food was a symphony of flavor s , service was a true fine dining experience and the atmosphere was..."
Josh Care
The Quay Cafe & Restaurant
The Quay Cafe & Restaurant
71/100 (611 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Burger
Toasts
Fish & chips
Fish
Coffee
Mushrooms on toast
Eggs on Toast
Salad
Chicken Burger with Chips and Salad
Calamari
Avocado Smoothie
Calamares
Omelette
Salmon
Waffles
FSH Burger
Mixed Berry Icecream
Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips & an Avocado & Lime Shake
WAM San Chicken Salad
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just stopped for a quick coffee so can't judge the food but looking at what people are eating it all looks great. Staff is friendly, bathroom is..."
maans le roux
"Closest to our accomodation. A little bit pricey but worth it. The serving is bigger than what you think. It could be the best overall to have food..."
Greg Nicholas
"Great place for early coffee, cream cheese and spinach slice was very..."
Debcee
"Beautiful food, excellent service. Recommend the fish and chips and salt and pepper squid. Ample portions. Tables and chairs roadside across from..."
Carol Tyson
"Nice cafe with friendly staff. Nice food not over priced and..."
Brian Murphy
"Fantastic place, with fast service & friendly staff. Clean, tidy and spacious. Great selection of food on offer Directly opposite playground /..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Food is amazing. Staff are very friendly. Lovely indoor outdoor..."
Dallyjl
"Great Cafe Awesome Food Great Friendly Staff Food is always cooked to perfection here. I’m Local here and this is my Favourite Cafe here in Ohope..."
Grant Duffield
"We turned up at the cafe soaking wet as we had been caught in a rain shower and they were just closing. The owner made us take away coffees and as we..."
Peter Best
"The daughter of the owner made my coffee and it was perfect. This is coming from someone with over a decade in the industry. Truely..."
Levi Burton
"Great spot on a busy and interesting road, opposite a lovely park with views of the sea. Good food although two of us asked for runny eggs and they..."
Carol Bailey
"Cafe on a nice, sunny spot. Great mushroom/cheese and onion omelet and tasty chips. Unfortunately, the vegetarian frittata was a bit bland. Service..."
Caroline Arkesteijn-Wouda
"Great little cafe,fast delivery of food and great selection and descent size..."
Grant Hannah
"Best fish and HOT CHIPS ever had. Also, it's opposite the beach which is great. Can't wait to visit this beautiful place..."
Liana Nikoro
"I had just had a C T scan and thought we would do lunch at Ohope . Stopped at the first cafe. And to my surprise it was absolutely awesome. The lady..."
Bryan Hill