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The sea air might easily be Mediterranean at this new restaurant that has brought quality Italian cooking to the Mount. All the accents are Italian, from…
Must-see restaurants in Bay of Plenty
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Cobbled together out of shipping containers, but with a very flash louvred roof, this mainly open-air cafe is Ōhope's best. The coffee is first rate and…
Tauranga
Our favourite Tauranga cafe pairs an appealing front deck with hip baristas who really know their way around the coffee machine. A huge array of counter…
Tauranga
Zingy pan-Asian, shared-plate flavours take centre stage at Tauranga's top restaurant. The dark booths are ocean deep, and menu highlights include ginger…
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The savoury muffins, scones and cakes bulging across the counter may distract you from the menu at this ever-popular cafe. Seating is limited inside, but…
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Winner of outstanding-cafe-of-the-year awards in 2017 and 2019, this pistachio-green cafe runs an all-day menu that blurs the lines between breakfast and…
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Blending South American and Tex-Mex influences, this dark-timbered monument to meat has windows that peel back, and steak that comes straight from the…
Bay of Plenty
It may not look promising from the outside but this colourful little Indian restaurant serves curries that rival even the lime and orange walls for zing…
Tauranga
'Eat, drink, enjoy' at Elizabeth, a hip cafe-bar on the ground floor of a four-storey city-centre office block. Many of the customers drift down from…
Tauranga
Side by side with Me & You, Grindz is one half of a well-caffeinated oasis on otherwise scrappy First Ave. It's a roomy, split-level affair – slick and…
Bay of Plenty
Despite its office-like appearance beneath an apartment block, ritzy waterside Roquette serves up refreshing Mediterranean-influenced fare with lots of…
Tauranga
This local legend sells fresh fish as well as frying up arguably Tauranga's best fish and chips – you can pick a fresh fillet yourself and have it cooked…
Patrick's Pies Gold Star Bakery
Tauranga
Winner of NZ’s best pie seven years running. More than 30 types of pie are on offer – mince and cheese is perennially popular but we enjoyed the roast…
Tauranga
In a wonderfully atmospheric 100-year-old boathouse at the end of the Strand, Harbourside is the place for a romantic dinner, with boats as neighbours and…
Bay of Plenty
Perched over a swampy back-reach of Ohiwa Harbour (serious oyster territory), this classic roadside fish shack is perfect for a fish-and-chip picnic or to…
Bay of Plenty
Around 2km south of Mauao, this beach-facing cafe is removed from the Mount's occasional bustle. Savvy locals crowd in for coffee in bright morning…
Tauranga
Nourished’s slow-cooked jackfruit burger and salted caramel French toast add real panache to this vegan menu. The colour scheme is probably a little too…
Bay of Plenty
A happy marriage of bakery (Elspeth) and brunch parlour (Eddies), this light-filled eatery entices with an inventive menu – Eddie’s eggs Benedict comes…
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A funky fish cartoon sets the scene for this fresh, fun and informal 'seafood and wine bar'. The menu splashes its way through mostly Asian cuisines –…
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There’s a classic beach vibe on the open back deck of Cadera (despite the intervening car park). It's everything you’d expect of a good Mexican restaurant…
Tauranga
Wonder Woman watches approvingly over the scrum of regulars enjoying terrific coffee and scrumptious all-day breakfasts. Order from the blackboard or from…
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Join the Kiwi summer tradition of pick-your-own berries, or simply grab a seat on the large sunny cafe terrace at this super-popular berry farm, 6km west…
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Don’t come for the decor – it feels a bit like sitting in a community art gallery – but do come to experience seasonal produce creatively transformed into…
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At this classic French cafe you’ll be greeted with a bonjour, then a menu of crêpes and a display cabinet of croissants and apple-and-blue-cheese tartines…
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This retro-fitted cafe serves up robust homemade burgers, toasties, steak sandwiches and salads, with guest appearances by the likes of pulled-pork pita…
Bay of Plenty
Breezy Bluebiyou is a casual, maritime-styled bistro riding high on the dunes and serving big brunches and a mix of meaty and fishy dishes. The beer…
Bay of Plenty
Pronto's menu of gourmet burgers reads like it belongs in a bistro: chicken parmigiana, herb-grilled chicken salad, scotch and bacon, pulled pork… The…
Tauranga
All your Texan favourites are served up at this rustic and relaxed spot in the Wharf St dining precinct. Grab an outdoor table and combine ribs, a fried…
Bay of Plenty
Pop into the Bouquet Floral Studio for delicious Belgian-style Scilla chocolates, handmade in nearby Ohope Beach. Gift boxes are a good present for the…
Tauranga
Kick-start your Saturday morning with a brioche and an organic coffee, then explore this popular weekly market that usually features local dogs enjoying…
Bay of Plenty
The first port of call for most White Island Tours guests is this Scandi-blonde cafe beside check-in. It serves up salmon kedgeree and eggs in plentiful…
Bay of Plenty
Literally in the shadow of Mauao as the sun heads for the horizon, Mount Bistro is on to a good thing: quality local meats (lamb, beef, venison, chicken)…
Tauranga
Locals head to this elegant venue, incongruously situated across from a suburban mall, for a special treat. The food is highly seasonal, made from the…
Bay of Plenty
Look forward to stellar harbour views from the spacious deck of this relaxed, beachy restaurant. Meals include excellent steaks and seafood – the shared …
Bay of Plenty
Surprisingly atmospheric, Ambria is a hip bar-eatery in a nondescript shopping strip on the eastern side of town. Grab a seat overlooking the river and…
Port Ohope General Store & Cafe
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This cute cafe offers fresh juices, real fruit ice creams and gourmet burgers, and is a top spot for an alfresco wine or beer with pizza or fish and chips…
Bay of Plenty
This low-key eatery sits on an unsexy part of the Mount's main street, but the Thai cuisine here is the zingy real deal. Try the gaeng dang bhed (red duck…
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This quick-fire sushi joint sits on a sunny corner tucked between The Strand and the waterfront. Order a couple of gorgeously presented chilli-chicken…
Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market
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Roll up to the local farmers market for a Sunday-morning fix-me-up: fresh fruit and vegies, coffee, pastries, honey, cheese, juices… Arts and crafts are…
Bay of Plenty
This self-serve all-you-can-eat Chinese place is a local favourite for a bargain bain-marie blowout. Despite the cavernous interior it's often full to the…
