Location: Mangonui
Top Restaurants in Mangonui
Mangonui Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mangonui
Taipa-Mangonui is one name given to a string of small resort settlements in the far north of New Zealand's North Auckland Peninsula, close to the base of the Aupouri Peninsula. The resorts of Taipa, Cable Bay, Coopers Beach, and Mangonui, all of which lie along the coast of Doubtless Bay, are so close together that they have run together to form one larger settlement with a combined population of 1566 (2006 census).
Things to do in Mangonui
1. Waterfront Cafe & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 306 reviews
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Reviewed By SueC - Cambridge,New Zealand
We loved the whitebait special -frittata with a scattering if crispy fried whitebait and salad. The frittata was loaded with those wonderful whitebait, and I haven’t had such wonderful crispy fried whitebait since my youthful days in Christchurch where Fails Cafe did them so well.
Service was excellent, and waiting time was a minimum.
We will eat there next time we make it North.
2. Fresh & Tasty
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Chante M
We had a look around the small area at what was on offer. We were well aware of the “world famous” other fish and chip shop. The prices were pretty steep! We decided to have a drink at the pub and then ordered dinner at the adjoining takeaway shop. We were not disappointed! We were already sold as a result of the TA reviews! We shared a seafood chowder which was full of fresh seafood hot and very tasty followed by snapper and chips. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection with fresh oil so they were fresh crispy and tasty! We sat outside in the beer garden at the pub with our drinks and enjoyed a beautiful meal. Trust me great value for money all up including sauces our meal was $34! Wow! You will not be disappointed! We are planning to go back another night for fish burgers!
3. Indian Spice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Classy & contemporary interiors, scrumptious dishes and tempting aroma are characteristics of India Spice. Allow us to introduce ourselves as one of the unique restaurants offering mouthwatering Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights. The dishes served by us are instantly consumed owing to their exceptional taste, enticing aroma and alluring presentation. We not only provide the facility of dining in but also offer guests the convenience of take-away.
4. The Thai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By David_de_Gouvieux - Gouvieux, France
We had three wonderfully flavoured dishes - green curry, beef pad khing and "angry pig" - a reasonably priced sauvignon blanc and excellent freshly squeezed orange juice (from the owners' farm). Service was outstanding - quick and friendly. We'll be going there again and again.
5. Little Kitchen on the bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 282 reviews
NOTE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AS OF MARCH 13 2017: Little Kitchen is a fully licensed café which offers a wide range of goodies for all tastes - sweet and savoury and most are made on the premises daily. Planning a picnic or a dinner party? Little Kitchen can help you wow your fellow picnickers or guests with a handmade personal menu for your special occasion. Trained baristas will serve you delicious Atomic coffee - or if you fancy, an iced tea or smoothie. The choices are aplenty. Free WIFI is available at Little Kitchen where you can browse the internet at your leisure while watching the goings on in the seaside town of Mangonui. Beautiful uninterrupted views of the bay await you, as does friendly helpful staff who are only too happy to accommodate your needs. Hope to see you there soon, Angie and the crew at Little Kitchen
Reviewed By Mollynasher - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Absolutely lovely - although we arrived outside breakfast time they were very accommodating with cooking eggs Benedict for my husband, while the rest of our party had food from the servery. Everything was tasty and we really enjoyed sitting under the big umbrellas in the outdoor courtyard. Great service, very attentive waiters and good value
6. Cafe & Restaurant - Ramada Resort Reia Taipa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Dorsetbruce - Poole, United Kingdom
I went there almost every day while I was in Taipa as it is a lovely spot overlooking the sea and the staff were so friendly and chatty. I would sit on the bench outside with my glass of wine or bottle of McLeod's craft beer just enjoying the view and the fresh air. The wine was reasonably priced at $8 for a white wine or $10 for a very nice Rose. Well worth stopping for refreshment if passing by but a special mention must go to the lovely staff
7. Out of the Blue
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Out of the blue is famous fish & chips restaurant .it has wide menu options including seafood, indian food,bar , coffee, icecreams, milkshakes and fastfood. we are open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. We specialize in Seafood and indian cuisine with a focus on using fresh, high quality ingredients and authentic flavors.
Reviewed By 852preetk
I never expected Indian restaurant in this area. But our motel owner suggested us to try and we came on busy Friday night.staff was very friendly and accomodating. Butter chicken and lamb korma was superb. Though we got food after 25 minutes wait. But we understand it can get busy on weekends. Never mind.will visit again for sure.
8. Mangonui Fish Shop
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 833 reviews
Reviewed By Andy99Auckland - Auckland
We had heard about the Mangonui Fish Shop and despite some of the reviews we were still keen to try it. If only we had believed what we had read, we'd have saved ourselves from having a very disappointing evening. The food is at best OK but it is definitely overpriced and served by staff who give a great appearance of not wanting to be there and not caring less. The Fish Shop makes a great virtue out of serving fish from sustainable sources (highly laudable) but then all "cutlery " and sauce pots are from single use plastic much of which ends up in the ocean adversely affecting all marine life. Very disappointing to put it mildly. Undoubtedly the coach tours from the Cape will continue to stop at the Fish Shop (why??) but if you have a choice, do not eat here if you want good food and good service. Better options exist in Mangonui.
9. Wild Nekta LTD
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Home Baked Breads, Pies, Gourmet Sandwiches, wraps, salads and home baked treats for busy people on the go, or dine in for a coffee and cake or order a meal.
Reviewed By Bari161 - Kerikeri, New Zealand
Prompt friendly service. Fresh and tasty fish and chips and nice coffee. Well worth another visit. The food in the cabinet looked inviting with good selection. And homemade bread too.
10. BeachBox Coffee & Gelato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Dedicated to delivering you great espresso coffee and superb gelato, BeachBox Coffee & Gelato is located in the heart of the Coopers Beach commercial zone near the Four Square and next to the Medical Centre. We are only 150m from the beautiful Coopers Beach so drop in on your way to or from the Beach.
Reviewed By dwilster - Cheshire
Saw this on way up to Kaitaia and thought I would give it a go.Totally amazing Gelato and fantasic coffee seats on the lawn in front and at the bar what a great idea guysThanks for the review,and great to meet you these last few days :)
