Must-see restaurants in Kaikoura

  • Hislops Wholefoods Cafe

    Kaikoura

    Organic ingredients shine at this long-established Kaikōura eatery. Come for breakfast on the shaded deck and enjoy blueberry hotcakes with blueberries, a…

  • Beach House Cafe

    Kaikoura

    Beachy artwork fills the walls of this cosy cottage cafe but, despite the name, it's on the highway with no water in sight. Choose between tasty muffins…

  • Zephyr

    Kaikoura

    Focusing on a concise and seasonal menu, Zephyr's modern dining room is a good place to enjoy seafood chowder, mushroom-crusted venison or local fish with…

  • Kaikōura Seafood BBQ

    Kaikoura

    Conveniently located on the way to the Point Kean Seal Colony, this long-standing roadside barbecue is a great spot to sample local seafood, including…

  • Nin's Bin

    Kaikoura

    This simple caravan 23km north of town sells fresh cooked and uncooked crays (and is an Instagram favourite). Fishing quotas are in place here to protect…

  • Pier Hotel

    Kaikoura

    Situated in a primo seaside spot, with panoramic views over the water to the Inland Kaikōura Range, this venerable pub (built in 1885) is a friendly place…

  • Cafe Encounter

    Kaikoura

    This cafe in the Encounter Kaikōura complex is more than just somewhere to wait for your tour. The cabinet houses respectable sandwiches, pastries and…

  • Cay's Crays

    Kaikoura

    You can usually buy fresh cooked or uncooked crays from Cay's Crays, a surf-side caravan around 20km north of town. Upwards of $50 should get you a decent…

  • Green Dolphin

    Kaikoura

    Under new ownership, this upmarket place continues to deliver French-style fare using top-quality local produce including crayfish, paua, beef, lamb and…

  • Cods & Crayfish

    Kaikoura

    This combo fish shop and fast-food joint serves fish and chips, fish burgers and half crays grilled to order. Scoff them on the outdoor tables or at the…

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