Location: Paihia
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Reviews on New Zealand food in Paihia, North Island, New Zealand. If you long to explore New Zealand’s beautiful Bay of Islands, Paihia makes a wonderful base. Known as “the Jewel of the Bay Islands,” this seaside town has golden beaches, lovely coastal walking trails and waterfalls, and a colorful population of local birds. Paihia also holds an important role in the country’s history. It was here, after a century of conflict between indigenous Maori tribes and Western settlers, that peace was finally made and the groundbreaking Treaty of Waitangi was signed.
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10. Reef Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By crocteaser
One the down side at breakfast i found the bacon undercooked and if you didn't want scrambled eggs then there were no options but it was tasty and there were plenty of fruits and cereals to chose from.Now for dinner...AMAZING!! lemon prawn skewers were a great start and then the pork belly on a asparagus and rosemary risotto. OMG it was so yummy and a huge portion.
9. Fritz's Wieners Paihia
Super tasty, 150 grams of award winning Bratwurst , German inspired, made here in NZ sausage, served with onions, sauerkraut and your choice from 8 different condiments. No waiting and excellent value. Ideal for late breakfast or lunch to keep you going w
Reviewed By unawareadam
We got the Spicy Bratwurst and the lamb...absolutely delicious and we really enjoyed. It was cooked up right in front of us, and ready to eat in minutes.Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased you enjoyed our Kiwi bratwurst and hope you enjoyed your stay in Paihia.
8. Patois /'Patwa:/
| Bar & Kitchen | | Courtyard Dining along with Lounge/Dinning Indoors | Casual Atmosphere | Classic Cocktails and In House Cocktails | Rotating New Zealand Wine and Selected New Zealand/ International Beer | Tapas, Burgers, Bar food and other delicious t
Reviewed By Robinjyates
Looking at the menu caused more confusion than guidance. This is a restaurant/bar for the adventurous with most of the items being originals from a family of experienced and widely traveled chiefs. Bits from here , bits from there blended together over years of practical experience. There were 4 of us so we all had something different and swapped about. It was all good with all manor of ingredients that none of us had dreamed of combined before. The service was excellent and in response to our many questions the the chief came out and explained the origins of the dishes we were eating.Next time we are in the Bay we will eat there again.
7. Nikau Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Located within the Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands the Nikau restaurant offers true New Zealand cuisine and wines served with traditional "kiwi hospitality". The menu is predominantly a la carte with occaisional buffet dinners offered.A relaxing house bar adj
Reviewed By faleolo11
Was welcomed by friendly staff.Warm and not overbearing. We where seated and well attended too. The food was good the desert was outstanding.The overall feeling was we felt welcomed,the restaurant had a great feel about it. The staff were professional .a great way to spend our Valentine's day. thank you for the experience! !!!Dear Guest, Thank you for posting a review after your recent dining experience with us. We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards Ross Brljevich General Manager
6. Glasshouse Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Our autumn list makes use of legumes, pulses, light broths and warming sauces as we head into the cooler months. We believe in fresh, free range happy produce with punchy flavour profiles offered in a low key sharing style format.
Reviewed By bensadler2122
Dissatisfied with my recent trip to the Glass House, the food was average, in some cases over flavoured and under seasoned. For the price we paid I donât believe it was anywhere of the value, it wasnât exactly filling either. Ended up heading home feeling like I had a amuse-bouche and a entree. My peanut butter on toast at home was more satisfying.To be fair, there is a wide variety in menu with GF, DF, V options,Wonât be returning any time soon or in a hurry.
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5. Darryl's Dinner Cruise
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Board the 'Ratanui' in Paihia, Bay of Islands, for either lunch or dinner. Dinner: relax as we cruise towards Waitangi and the estuary of the Waitangi River. Enjoy a drink from our fully licensed bar while taking in the scenery, wildlife & history as we t
Reviewed By WILLIAMW681
A good fun trip full of surprises - one of which was having to stand up and tell the assembled company about yourself - albeit wearing a funny hat and glasses as props ! One fellow traveller said he was Donald Trump and he was going to make this place really really really great - and he would make New Zealand great as well. A sail around the Bay with a stop at Russell while the crew prepared lunch - which was fine - wine also available on board. All good fun.
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4. Zane Grey's Aquarium and Dock Restaurants and Bars
Overall Ratings
4 based on 189 reviews
Join us for a wonderful experience over the water in either "The Aquarium" or on "The Dock". Inside we serve up-market dishes situated in a cozy dining area with great views. Outside we have a big lounge area for you to relax and enjoy your day - complete
Reviewed By gerlyn08
Great atmosphere with the aquarium in the middle. We sat at a table over the water. Very nice watching the sun go down and light lights in the bay come on.The food and service was really good.Hello Gerlyn08Thank you for this wonderful review! The team here at Zane Grey's is thrilled to hear such good feedback, and weâre proud to be able to serve our guests at such a unique location over the water. I hope to see you again!
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3. Haruru Falls Cafe / Takeaways
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
We provide a range of good quality, affordable take aways for you, your family and friends to enjoy. Whether it be to take home or dine in, we don't mind. You can call in your orders to have them ready for pick up if you wish. From the traditional fish an
Reviewed By 555kayev
These guys smash takeaways. Heaps of delicious things that I can't eat, but that's no drama for them. Regularly they throw me together a homemade burger patty made from nothing but wholefoods, wrapped in lettuce with some delicous relish and salads. The best tasting salad burger takeout you'll find North of Auckland. And the plain old fries are what you remember from being a kid, crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle. BOMB. We're lucky to have them in the Falls!
2. Alfresco's Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1470 reviews
UNLIKE MOST PLACES WE NEVER CHARGE HOLIDAY SURCHARGE Live Music Every Sunday Afternoon 3pm - 6pm. Happy Hour Everyday 3pm - 6pm Alfresco's is a family run business that is open everyday from 8.00am serving freshly produced food and excellent coffee. We st
Reviewed By TwinkD
My husband and I went here for dinner as it was right next door to where we were staying. The food was really nice although the service was a little sub par. They weren't busy but the service was quite slow. We would eat there again as the food was nice.
1. Legends Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 347 reviews
Legends Restaurant at the Paihia Ex-Services Club has gone under new management on 8 April 2019. Our new menu is now up and running including all of the old favourites, new vegetarian meals as well as a great burger menu! We are open daily from 5pm and cl
Reviewed By Tiddleypom
We decided to eat here as we were attending a hypnotists show, the food is definitely better than our last visit but they ran out of vegetables and the salad bar was very uninspiring, 2 lots a lettuce and a potato salad, not very good , used to have beetroot, egg salad and pasta as well, the veggies were good when replenished but they need to keep them stocked up and hot , the owner is obviously making a huge effort and we will give it another go but on a less busy nightThank you for your feedback, it's reviews like this that allow us to improve. You're right that we're making a huge effort, we have changed the structure of the kitchen and recently updated the menu a little - but don't worry, all of the favourites are still available! On that night it was quite busy and you're right, we did run low particularly with the hot veggie bar - multiple times. We have looked at the issue with replenishing items and have changed the person responsible for keeping the kitchen up to date as to what is needed, so far it is working out well. In regards to the variety of the salad bar we're making efforts to bring different things back such as beetroot and increase the sauce/dressing options - currently we have a balsamic vinaigrette and wholegrain mustard dressing made in house along with our regular sauces, we're also making more prepared salads like egg & potato, pasta and coleslaw. Items do change daily depending on availability so it is possible on a busy weekend we may run out of a popular item but we're doing our best to have a little extra on-hand - particularly items that can last a little longer in the fridge or dry store. I'm sure next time you visit these issues will be a thing of the past. Thank you again for your helpful feedback, it has helped us make Legends Restaurant a better dining option and I look forward to seeing you next time.
