Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Whakatane

2 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)
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European
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
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Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
QUESTION: Something fir dietetics
Smashed Avocado Toast
Duebetic food
Blueberry Scone
Omelette
Toasted Bagel
Berry French Toast
Cakes
Quiche
Chicken and Mushroom Curry
Corn Fritter
Ravioli
Salad
Trim Flat White
Mac n cheese
Salmon
Free Range Eggs Benedict Wspinach
Iced Mochas
Fresh Fruit House Made Granola Yoghurt
Bruschetta Eggs and Harrisa Eggs
Harissa and Halloumi
Porridge Berry Compote and Cream
Green Mango Lassi
Eggs Benedict
Daily Seasonal Vegan Salad
Ice Chocolate
Sit down
Contemporary
Café
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
87/100 (894 ratings)
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Contemporary
European
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European
New Zealand
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Brunch
After-hours
Pork
Aranchini
Affogato
Crème Brûlée
Baked Salmon
Chowder
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
Lemon meringue
Fish & Chips
Steak and Pork
angus steak
Prawns
Fish Trio
Fresh fish and chips
French Fries with Aioli
Chocolate Brownie
Main Size Comes with Small Salad
Twice-Cooked Duck Confit
Pasta
Meringue
Angus Eye Fillet Wrapped in Bacon
Salad
Tempura
Fish Two Ways
Cakes
Torched Salmon Celeriac Puree Caviar
Scallops
Lemon Curd with Raspberry Filling and Meringue
Duck
Fish & chips
Funky Feijoa and Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail
Calamari
Lamb
Wedges and Battered Prawns & Scallops
Risotto
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Charcuterie Plate
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
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
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