PictonRestaurants

Restaurants in Picton

  1. A

    Café Cortado

    A pleasant corner cafe with sneaky views of a harbour through the foreshore’s pohutukawa and palms. Quite possibly your best bet for a ‘sophisticated’ meal in a town with limited, decent dining of an evening. The menu focuses on local fish, steak, lamb, pizzas and salads, with bar snacks available too.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Le Café

    Due credit for longevity and for food that the locals still favour; the space was a bit tired and the service dicey during research. The food, however, tasted made-from-scratch: salami sandwiches, quiche, pasta and mussels, plus sweet tart for afters. Great Havana coffee and occasional live gigs.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Gusto

    This workaday joint, with friendly staff and outdoor tables, injects some class into Picton’s cafe scene. Beaut breakfasts (French toast with bacon, maple syrup and berry coulis), fantastic coffee, and locally sourced mains (mussels, lamb and venison).

    reviewed

  4. D

    Picton Village Bakkerij

    Dutch owners bake trays of European goodies here, including interesting breads, scrumptious pies, super sandwiches, cakes and custardy, tarty treats. Look for the cut-out Amsterdam roofline stapled to the eaves.

    reviewed

  5. E

    AS Echo Café & Bar

    The deck of this old trading scow, built in 1905 but now high ’n’ dry on concrete stumps, is a quirky place for a drink or home-cooked food, and a good spot to spy the comings and goings in the marina.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Gorgeous Gourmet

    Hybrid sandwich shop meets micro-deli, with great coffee to boot. Delectable salads, charcuterie, filled rolls, ready meals and artisan cheeses (don’t go past the Over the Moon brie).

    reviewed