Gisborne
'We cut lunch, not corners' is the motto at Frank & Albie's, a neat little hipster place on Gisborne's main drag (check out the old art-deco leadlighting…
Must-see restaurants in East Cape
Gisborne
One of Gisborne's best restaurants, the Marina offers casual bistro-style lunches and formal fine-dining dinners, all with a Gallic accent. The building…
Gisborne
Serving pizzas out of a converted shipping container north of the river, Neighbourhood Pizzeria draws loyal locals for the East Coast's best pizzas…
Gisborne
Alongside the Gisborne Wine Centre, this bistro combines culinary smarts and international flavours with an interesting harbourside locale. Good-value…
East Cape
This well-run pub with cracker ocean views is a cornerstone of the community, keeping everyone fed and watered (good burgers), and offering visitors a…
Gisborne
The creaky old grandeur of the Poverty Bay Club for gentlemen (1874) is reason enough to visit; appealing counter food, all-day brunch, pizzas, blackboard…
Gisborne
The long-winded sign above the door reads, 'The World's Farthest East Mexican Restaurant' – surely 'Most Easterly' would have had a better ring to it?…
Gisborne
East Coast sunshine often floods Flagship's heritage space, a relaxed location for breakfast or lunch. The rancheros eggs with chorizo and chilli is a…
Gisborne
Nooked away above a beloved, age-old independent bookseller (since 1905) in a lovely heritage building, this simple cafe offers a small but sweet…
East Cape
A rather stately two-storey timber pub by the pier, serving hefty meals such as pork chop with apple sauce and offering accommodation ranging from grassy…
Gisborne
Inside the restored Union Steam Ship Company building (hence USSCO), this place is all class. Kitchen skills shine on a highly seasonal menu featuring the…
East Cape
Heaven is a tub of homemade macadamia-and-honey ice cream from this blue nut hut, accompanied by views along one of the most spectacular parts of the…
Gisborne
Pop quiz: how many cafes are there in the Western world called 'Zest'? Plenty. But unoriginality aside, this is one of the East Coast's better cafes,…
East Cape
Opposite Morere Hot Springs is this casual, good-time barbecue joint, plating up tangy ribs, beefy burgers and tender brisket, alongside breads, pickles…
Gisborne
Artisan bakers with killer pies, wholesome bread, delicious pastries, soups and cookies, and friendly staff, all made on-site (except the staff)…
Gisborne
In a lovely old corner shopfront overlooking the river (part of the 1928 Bates Buildings), Just Thai does just that – excellent Thai curries with lots of…
East Cape
Decent coffee and excellent savoury pies make Cottle's an essential stop on Tologa Bay's main drag. The bacon-and-egg pie is deservedly popular all around…
Gisborne
If you're into sushi, Yoko will surely lure you in (even if your name's not John). Commendable sushi, along with the usual miso-llany of extras including…
East Cape
This mod place down by the water caters to the conference and wedding sets, but the restaurant is open to all-comers. There's a cafe here too, for…
