Best Tapas in Whitianga

2 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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Squids Bar & Restaurant
Squids Bar & Restaurant
83/100 (776 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
European
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Asian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Scallops
Curry
Oyster
Prawns
Calamari
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Crawfish
Calamares
Catfish
Salmon
Bouillabaisse
Cakes
Chowder
Cheesecake
Noodle
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Fish
Tapas
Salad
Fish Taco
Chili
Tacos
Seafood Platters
"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
Salt Restaurant & Bar
Salt Restaurant & Bar
80/100 (4443 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Crab
Scotch Fillet Steak
Scallops
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
Tempura
Duck
Salt and Paprika Calamari
Oyster
Oysters Kilpatrick Half Dozen
Calamari
Smoked Mussels Starter
Fish & chips
Lamb
Risotto
Over Cooked Duck Breast with Too Much Salt
Fish
Mussels
Supposed to Be Scallopsand Bacon Yea Right
Sashimi
Tuna
Battered Prawns & Cerviche
Lamb Rack
Pork
Salmon
Seafood Chowder Entrée
Soft Shell Crab
Eye fillet
Salts Canapes
Beef
Sticky Date Pudding
Chocolate Fondant w Lavender Sorbet and Strawberry Gelq
Scallops and Bacon
Chowder
Fish and Chips
Fish & Chips
Eggplant
Tapas
Salad
Poached Chicken
Prawns
Twice Cooked Pork Belly
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
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