Location: Katikati
Top Restaurants in Katikati
Katikati Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Katikati
Katikati is a town in New Zealand (North Island) located on the Uretara Stream near a tidal inlet towards the northern end of Tauranga Harbour, 28 kilometres south of Waihi and 40 kilometres northwest of Tauranga. State Highway 2 passes through the town; a bypass scheduled to have begun construction in 2008 is on hold.
Things to do in Katikati
1. Forta Leza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By parcels4kids - Tauranga
It’s quirky and unusual but worth a visit. This unpretentious pub delivers a fun atmosphere and pub food. We enjoyed gammon steak which is a rare treat in NZ. Other treats include carpet bag steak and mouthwatering pizzas.
The service was enthusiastic not necessarily good but you have to love the friendliness. Inside is a child free area a child friendly area and beer garden. We will be back. It might become our regular.
2. Cafe at the Balcony
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Eric T
we stopped in for lunch on a recent road trip and we pleasantly surprised. Very tasty, well prepared and at a reasonable price. The service was excellent. Highly recommended.
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By TeamIan - Tauranga, New Zealand
If you happen to be at the bird Gardens and you haven't brought your own picnic with you, then this cafe is perfectly adequate. In future, though, I would probably eat elsewhere before visiting the Gardens as the choices were few and the food itself was very basic. Service was also a bit robotic and not particularly friendly. $20 got us a Devonshire tea (a tick for real clotted cream, a cross for the tea bag and hot water), a hot chocolate, and a simple panini without a side salad. They also sell waffles, sandwiches, muffins, cakes, hotdogs, etc. All items appear to be made 'fresh' in the kitchen after you have ordered as there was no food on display in the cabinet.
4. Cafe Nineteen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Cafe open 7 days a week with an a la carte menu available Tuesday to Sunday. We offer a breakfast menu from 9am to 11am and a lunch menu from 11am to 2.30pm with an additional range of delicious cabinet food available also. Over summer our garden bar is open late and we are open for dinners on Wednesday and Friday nights. We also host weddings, corporate functions and large private group bookings - ring us today to enquire!
Reviewed By Rochelle C - Tauranga, New Zealand
Sunday Brunch.. Orders for Fish & Chips at $12 each and one Prawn Salad for $15 were placed with a friendly, efficient staff member at the counter. We were shown to a table next to a window overlooking the beautifully maintained grounds of the Fairview Golf Course.
A hot pot of tea and cold drinks was delivered to our table quickly & was promptly followed by our meals. Meals were absolutely delicious & the salad was the tastiest I've had in quite a while! We appreciated the lovely, clean surroundings (carpet may have seen better days though!) friendly & efficient waitresses & prompt service.
We will definitely look forward to dining here again.
5. Ambria Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
6. Talisman Hotel Garden Bar and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
The Talisman Hotel Gardern Bar and Bistro has been providing hospitality,friendship and entertainment to locals and visitors for over 130 years Call in today and be welcomed by our friendly staff and enjoy a beverage in the public bar, Dine in the beautiful restaurant or relax in the Garden Bar under our amazing avocado tree. The Talisman has been under new ownership since July 2017, we look forward to welcoming you here at the Talisman
Reviewed By Sandra A - Auckland, New Zealand
Food is always good and generous portions. Staff are friendly and service is good. The tables are not too close, there is plenty of room to get around. A very nice outdoor area out the back for drinks or a meal.Hi Sandra Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us ? Thank you for your positive feedback on your whole experience with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon ? Kind regards Talisman Management
7. Cafe Viva
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Cafe Viva is an owner owned business in Katikati! It is not a Restaurant but a Cafe! We specialized in home make food and cake slices. We serve the famous Atomic coffee beans. We support fair trade, eggs are free range! We serve light meals, breakfasts etc. We are known as the place where the 'locals eat'. Our kitchen close every weekday from Monday till Friday at 13:45. Our menu is very clear! Part and parcel of our slices and food includes Gluten Free food!
Reviewed By Robyn G - Paraparaumu Beach
My husband decided today that we would have lunch out as we had business to do around the town. I can only say that he loved the food he ordered, (pancakes, bacon, banana, maple syrup and lashings of whipped cream on the side.. He has it often when we are out for brunch and he reckons this was one of the best. I had a delightful dish, on a toasted base, there was lettuce, bacon, mushrooms and feta. It was lovely, all came together with the sauce used. (wish i knew what it was). Highly recommend cafe viva , and nice to find a place with outside tables, where we could be far enough from the other diners to have a quiet cigarette without upsetting the politically correct brigade. Thanks Cafe viva, we dont live far,, so will be back.
8. Robert Harris
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Lee-Ann M - Rotorua, New Zealand
Stopped in a for takeaway coffee. Chose Robert Harris for its overall reputation, but was very dissapointed with this one. The coffee was bitter. The ladies bathroom was dirty, there is no rubbish bin inside the toilet (but is in the hallway), and the sanitary bin had no closing lid, which made for an unpleasant smell and scene. I spoke to the staff, just in case they were unaware, but they didnt seem interested.
The lady that took our order was very plesant asking about our day and wishing us well when we left, which was quite thoughtful.
9. Mehtab Indian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Zarast - Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
We visited this restaurant and ordered takeaway butter chicken. It was the worst butter chicken of my life. It was so flavourless. It was like chicken in an orange coloured milk with no other flavour. Very disappointed. Also they don't take credit card. What sort of restaurant doesn't take credit card?
10. Angkor Wat
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By spikeozangel - Melbourne, Australia
A very clean and nice little cafe with a ton of choices to select from. They offer a huge number of cakes and slices and really really good pies plus sandwiches and more. Very good coffee and such nice smiley service. We chose a slice to share plus meat pies with our coffees. All were fresh and yum! Terrific cafe!
