Restaurants in Stewart Island & Outer Islands
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Kai Kart
Owned by a mussel farmer, the seafood at this tiny caravan of cuisine is exceptionally fresh. The sweet-as-sweet blue cod could be the best fish you’ll ever have, and the mussels with spicy satay sauce aren’t far behind. Park yourself in an interior booth, grab an outside table, or eat your goodies on the beach. Don’t blame us if you’ve finished them before you get there.
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Perfect Dinner
Relocated from Germany to the southern ocean, Annett Eiselt specialises in ‘moveable feasts’. That means she’s available to provide three-course menus or gourmet platters wherever you desire on the island; at your accommodation, on a beach, or somewhere else with equally terrific views. Produce is always seasonal, and ideally organic and sourced locally. Annett can also recommend on lodge-style accommodation.
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Church Hill Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
Look beyond the gimmicky ‘Stone Grill’ menu to local flavours such as blue cod and muttonbird (in season). In summer the sunny, spacious deck and lawn provide hilltop views, and in cooler months you’ll need to beat out the friendly cat for a cosy spot by the fire. It’s essential to book for dinner, and by 5pm at the latest.
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South Sea Hotel
With old B&W photos, this cafe-style spot does superb fish, and robust seafood chowder. It’s listed under ‘Starters’ but it’s a meal in itself. The attached pub is the town’s main drinking hole, enlivened by occasional weekend bands and a loads-of-fun pub quiz that kicks off at 6.30pm on Sunday nights. Say hi to Vicky, quiz-mistress extraordinaire. Friday’s also a good night to meet the locals, when Happy Hour kicks off at 5.30pm.
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