Best Oyster in Whitianga

5 restaurant menus in Whitianga, (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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Blue Ginger
Blue Ginger
90/100 (1497 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fusion
Asian
Fusion
Healthy
Vietnamese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Short Soup
Green Curry
Duck
Charred Salmon
Oyster
Tofu Eggplant
Tempura
Calamari
Kapaw Chicken
Fish
Pork
Calamares
Dumplings Vegan
Chicken Pad Thai
Prawn dumplings
Pad Thai Chicken Rice Noodles
Roast Pork Belly
Karaage chicken
Wontons
Noodle Bowl
Coconut Dessert
Pad Thai
Duck Bao Buns
Curry
Noodle
Spicy Fried Squid
Prawns
Beef
Buddha Bowl Vegan
Apple and Cinnamon
Miso Eggplant
Dumplings
Eggplant
Half Dozen Oysters
Salad
Market Greens
Pho
Sit down
Fusion
Asian
Healthy
Vietnamese
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great selection of seafood. It your into food and atmosphere that’s abit difference, go here. Cool vibe..."
Hungry Southsider
"Great tasting food, fresh ingredients that are all put together so well! Would be nice to have a glass of wine too. Friendly service, def worth a..."
Anna Burden
"yum! love blue ginger! and the staff are..."
Maile
"Awesome food! Great Atmosphere. Love your work! Highly recommended for families or the romantic night out!..."
John
"Probably the best value in Whitianga; not to mention some of the yummiest food. Great for takeaways and a lovely friendly place to eat..."
SueC
"Got the prawn pad Thai, nice and peanuty - the way I like it, ample protein (prawn). Doesn't need the lime so try it..."
Saumik Barua
"Woooooah, the food here was amazing! Every dish smashed it. And it all came out so quickly, we were very impressed! The staff were all very friendly..."
Chris Lamb
"Amazing amazing amazing experience at blue ginger earlier tonight. The food was exceptional, the best food we’ve had in our three weeks visiting..."
Leanne Jimenez
"Just WOW! What an experience!The decor, great friendly service and all those beautiful smells. We have ordered the spring rolls, which were good,..."
Petra Skýbová
"Food was wonderful. The roast duck curry was our favorite. The desert ice cream mixed with a shot of espresso gave us the kick we needed before going..."
Henley Joseph
"I love everything about Blue Ginger . Every single meals we had were all so tasty... Last week, we tried Edamame dumplings and OMG...it was divine!!..."
Kimi Higuma
"This restaurant came highly recommended! We tried the prawn dumplings, both pork and chicken bao buns, bang bang shrimp mango salad and prawns pad..."
Lisa Brown
"Loved this place! Delicious and several vegan options. Amazing service. Awesome vibes. A must if you are in..."
Valentina J
"What a ray of sunshine on a wet day in Whitianga. Awesome food. Could not fault. Prawn Dumplings a must and everything else ! Well done...."
Duncan Andrews
"We went to Blue Ginger because all the local people we asked said it’s one of their two favourite restaurants (Lukes Kitchen being the..."
Hamish Pringle
Squids Bar & Restaurant
Squids Bar & Restaurant
83/100 (776 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Asian
Seafood
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Calamari
Prawns
Mussels
Tuna
Cheesecakes
Calamares
Crawfish
Catfish
Salmon
Bouillabaisse
Cakes
Chowder
Cheesecake
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Noodle
Fish
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Chili
Seafood Platters
Scallops
Oyster
Curry
"Great food. We had the specials - no idea what the fish was but the waiter’s description was spot on. Service was friendly and relaxed. We had to..."
Matt “rodentracing”
"Friendly and attentive service. Limited seating and picks up at peak times. Tuna was seared perfectly and accompanied quinoa / veggies salad..."
Winston Ng
"It’s not a fancy 5 star but I’d say it’s the best in town. Good value for money that’s for sure. Catch of the day was fresh and nicely..."
CL (Chrissy)
"Not sure scallops go with rosemary. Other than that, everything I..."
Peter Sun
"Friendly local restaurant with comfort atmosphere. Foods served with decent price and don't forget to try local..."
Youhan Kim
"My husband and I chose Squids over other suggestions in our guide book and so glad we did. I had Sweet Soy Salmon while my husband who loves..."
Drina Nixon
"Nice small cozy place near the marina with a good view of the nearby yachts good selection of wines and local craft beers. Menu has everything from..."
Sheldon D'mello
"Was just reminiscing with my buddy about our time at Squids last year. He had a shrimp pasta dish and calamari. I had a kilo of mussels served with..."
Sam McGuire
"Excellent food here. Chowder was amazing (could’ve had this as a main), great tuna and fish chips. Fish was cooked perfectly. Service was great...."
jason leong
"Very nice food, super friendly..."
Gabriel Mercado
"We stopped here for lunch, had the sesame tarakihi and salt and pepper squid. I only had the kids dish (the squid), but no less effort was put into..."
Alex White
"Our entree was amazing . Fish Masala fritter (?) with dip.Our mains- the Best fish and chips we've heard in years. Fish of the day was Hapuka so we..."
sa7007
"Great selection of various seafood dishes. Well presented food. Really good friendly service. Worth a revisit next time in..."
R Smith (Roy)
"Very nice meal here and excellent service. Went with a group of 4 and everyone enjoyed it. Great seafood..."
Glen Philip
"Great experience. Had the fish and chips (red snapper). Definitely recommend it. Save some room for dessert and get the banana spring..."
Chris Schaffers
Stoked Restaurant
Stoked Restaurant
82/100 (1225 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Seafood
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
Seafood
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Oyster
Ice Cream
Calamari
Chicken Wings
Mussels
Tea Salad
Tempura
Tuna
Ika Mata
Craft Beer
Lamb
Calamares
Chargrilled Scotch Fillet
Jalapeno Poppers
Fish
Salmon
Chargrilled Organic Bostock Chicken Thigh
Salt & Pepper Squid
Pork
Thai Coconut Mussels
Burger
Gluten Free Fish and Chips
Seafood
Baked Cheesecake
Chicken Pizza
Fish & Chips
Meat Lovers Pizza
Fries
Seafood Platters
Beef
Pulled Pork Pizza
Ribs
Salmon Pate
Prawns
Pulled Pork Sliders
Burger
Calamari
Salad
Wings
Chargrilled Lamb Rump
Toasts
Scallops and Oysters
Fish & chips
Sit down
European
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"We both went for the steak meal, which I think was very pricey. Around the high $30 mark, possibly closer to $40, then $30. Small meal, steak, chips..."
Lisa-Marie Fitzgerald
"I ordered Mussels pot, grilled king salmon plate, kids pizza, salt pepper squid and margarita drink Everything is so good, kind stuff. Definitely..."
Miki K
"Found the service impeccable! Staff were super kind and our mains were ready within about 10 minutes?! Positioned right on the waterfront with..."
Isabella Clague
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stoked Restaurant on the Esplanade in Whitianga as part of a package trip with Air Auckland. The restaurant..."
Craig Dealey
"The fish and chips was great and the brownie desert was amazing! Note that you have to order with your phone or a tablet which is the only negative..."
Jason Lesser
"Awesome place, they made cocktails to our very random tastes and they all came out delicious. Had a chicken burger and it was most probably the best..."
James Devantier
"Popped in for lunch and the mussels were incredible - a must have. Service was super friendly and food came out quickly. Make sure you have the..."
Zoe Robson
"Overall we had a good experience. Although the pork ribs looked a bit burnt, they were actually quite tender and delicious. We appreciated the effort..."
Nico Z
"Most delicious and fresh mussels we've tasted! The chargrilled steak was perfectly cooked and juicy. The ribs was amazing and generous portion (2x..."
Christina O
"Really awesome place to relax and unwind with family and friends. Situated on the whitianga water front stoked has a great view of the bay and serves..."
Phillip Egen
"Amazing location, staff and food! Yum! Had the lamb, chorizo artichoke pizza, homemade salmon pate, and baked cheesecake. Definitely booking ahead of..."
H L
"Awesome service and food. Really fantastic experience! Owner was lovely and so helpful, going out of his way to make sure everyone was happy and..."
Aidan Vickers
"Good service, food well presented. They were happy to make a plain cheese pizza for my fussy son. I tried the squid (a bit plain) and the jalapeño..."
shireen Buchler
"Beautiful spot right by the beach, the food was amazing and well priced for the portion sizes. Highly recommend the tempura..."
Karlie Spain
"Such a wonderful spot for lunch. Just across the street from the water with a beautiful view. The owner was super sweet as was the staff. The food..."
Dan Baker
"Awesome food, great beer and wine. So yummy we had oysters and thai coconut mussels, pork sliders and pizza. Apple crumble to finish, very happy...."
Alan Courtenay
"Excellent food. Great service and cater to gluten free customers very well. Highly recommend for Coeliacs and people with dietary..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Amazing! Visiting from Rotorua for the weekend we booked in for dinner on a Saturday night lovely quaint restaurant the staff were SO amazing. Dinner..."
rhedyn chapman
Salt Restaurant & Bar
Salt Restaurant & Bar
80/100 (4443 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Vegan Options
Seafood
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Duck
Scallops and Bacon
Tempura
Oyster
Fish and Chips
Calamari
Eggplant
Risotto
Poached Chicken
Lamb
Fish
Mussels
Twice Cooked Pork Belly
Sashimi
Tuna
Scotch Fillet Steak
Pork
Salmon
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Eye fillet
Salt and Paprika Calamari
Beef
Oysters Kilpatrick Half Dozen
Fish & chips
Chowder
Smoked Mussels Starter
Fish & Chips
Over Cooked Duck Breast with Too Much Salt
Tapas
Supposed to Be Scallopsand Bacon Yea Right
Battered Prawns & Cerviche
Prawns
Salad
Seafood Chowder Entrée
Lamb Rack
Crab
Salts Canapes
Soft Shell Crab
Scallops
Chocolate Fondant w Lavender Sorbet and Strawberry Gelq
Sticky Date Pudding
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Traditional and old fashioned food presented well. We need to keep restaurants like this alive. Staff was very proactive and pleasant. Desserts were..."
Lets Go
"We had a group of 8 people. The service was great and most things came out at the same time. My friend said that the prawn linguine was amazing. I..."
emma curtis
"We were here for desert last night and it was such a beautiful place. The waitress serving us was so kind, gave us a beautiful seat outside with..."
Vhashika Maisuria
"Ā beautiful location overlooking the marina. Unfortunately it was cold with the wind. The 4 bacon scallops presented in scallop shells were..."
SUSAN
"I had come here last night with my partner and we were served by two great waitresses. We had a splendid evening with our desserts and hot chocolates..."
Vivek Gajanand
"Lovely lunchtime special and the views are..."
Ann Katz
"What a spot, (fantastic weather always helps), right on the marina. I had the battered jumbo prawns - delicious - and the ceviche - which would've..."
Glenn Wright
"Great food. There was a fairly long wait for food but there quite a few more people than usual and the wait staff were great at attending to us while..."
Cade Tariau
"There's been some mixed reviews here recently, but on a quietish Sunday, the food and service was perfect. Platter was so good (the prawns in..."
Shane Cotton
"The staff were wonderfully friendly and accommodating. Food and drinks were spectacular. And the atmosphere was beautiful with the fire keeping us..."
jen
"Awesome food, super friendly and fun staff, and the cocktails were delicious! Thank..."
James Devantier
"A true highlight of our trip to the Coromandel peninsula. Food was beyond delicious and the staff were just wonderful. Could not recommend this..."
Elly Binns
"Beautiful views of the harbour, friendly staff and a decent selection of food and drink. Food is good rather than great but solid portion sizes and..."
Charlie
"Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Whitianga. The service was delightful. The food and cocktails are absolutely amazing- enjoyed..."
Srishti Bhayana
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at salt. The waterside views were stunning and the seafood was some of the freshest I've ever had. The service..."
Jayni
"Soft shell crab was a good feed. Tasty and generous. Oysters were ok, they needed to do a better job of cleaning the shells before serving as it's a..."
Nick Reedy
"Great location- a scenic view of the marina, helpful friendly service. We enjoyed a shared seafood platter. Desert was nice but a little pricey for..."
Donna Persson
Kufe
Kufe
70/100 (466 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
International
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Seafood
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Burger
Steak Meal
Seafood chowder
Garlic Prawns
Beef burger
Chicken Liver Marsala
Seafood Mussel Pot
Salt and pepper squid
Trevally - Fish of the Day
Burger
Semolina Dessert with Vanilla Ice Cream
Berry Granola
Smoked Chilli and Cumin Prawns
Calamari and Octopus
Oyster
Prawns
Octopus
Fish
International
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a very delicious meal here over the weekend. Can confirm the pot of mussels were absolutely divine as were the pizzas. Great menu with good..."
Sarah McLean-Orsborn
"Delicious food and really lovely service. Stunning ocean front views. So hard to choose our dinner from all the yummy options. Fantastic chef and ..."
Emma Breetvelt
"This was my first time ever dinning at this magical place, the chefs know how to please the customers with delicious meals within 20 minutes of..."
TK Kempthorne
"Kufe bar and eatery is easily one of the best Italian restaurants on the coast, the owner is very welcoming, humorous and very attentive to your..."
Alan Courtenay
"We tend to choose Kufe when we go out for dinner. Their menu is extensive and has different interesting dishes. This time we had the fettuccine..."
Kim Kockott
"The food is amazing. The garlic prawns are to die for and I also love the Ika Mata & lamb pizza too! These three things are pretty much what I order..."
Brigita Sutcliffe
"We had delicious food this evening - pirogi, fish of the day and a side dish of vegetables. The serving sizes were perfect, as was the ocean view. We..."
Bicky MacIntyre
"Fish of the day was Trevally. Beautifully cooked and presented with cappers and a light creamy sauce. The chicken in a creamy tomato based sauce..."
Mike Hall
"From the time we stepped in the door until we left the whole dining experience went seamlessly. Great service. The seafood platter option was a good..."
Allan and Brenda Potter
"Their fried squid is the best we have EVER had! The sauce was also made in house and wasn't simply out of a bottle. We will definitely be..."
Mike Bain
"Lovely meal - vegetarian pasta and seafood chowder . Friendly staff and quick service with a lovely view. Very quiet when we went in but still had a..."
Lucy R
"Popped in for lunch on Sunday, had the delicious Ceviche, fresh snapper, great taste. Also had the vegetarian cannelloni which was absolutely..."
sarona harrison
"First day in Whitianga so we decided to take a leisurely stroll around to scope out the local eateries. After a tour of many similar looking menus we..."
Mitchell Bidois
"As a visitor we were very happy to stumble upon this gem of a restaurant. Great raw fish entree and both mains were perfect. The pavalova was so..."
Alan and Sally Cogswell
"Sea food was great, bread , hummus and Tzatziki . chicken fettuccini was great , I had a good..."
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