Location: Akaroa
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Akaroa Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Akaroa
The French are known as the world’s most romantic people, so it makes sense that Akaroa—site of New Zealand’s first French settlement—is an ideal spot to set the scene for love. Hold hands with your paramour and stroll along the provincial harbor, where dolphins, penguins, and seals bob and chatter in the sparkling ice-blue water. First-class accommodations, quaint French bakeries and succulent restaurants are the perfect ingredients for a romantic getaway.
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1. Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 943 reviews
Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar, Akaroa's Premier Dinning Spot. Open year round, seven days for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner or just a casual drink or coffee in the sun. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Akaroa Harbour whilst you dine from any number of our indoor or outdoor dining areas. Sheltered garden area with childrens play area also. Specialising in comtempory New Zealand cuisine using fresh local produce with a mix of traditional and modern flavours. An extensive menu with alarge selection of seafood including freshly shucked oysters. Innovative and award winning cuisine all at prices to suit any budget. To compliment our dining menu we carry the" Monteiths" range of craft beers on tap and by the bottle along side an all embracing wine list and non alcoholic beverage menu.
Reviewed By Baylander - Belfast, United Kingdom
We had read reviews about this place on Tripadvisor and were not surprised to find it jam packed with diners. We had to wait for a free table and were glad we did. We sat outside and were happy to do so as it was such a nice day. Both of us opted for Blue Cod and it came with all the trimmings: chips, lemon, salad (with a tasty honey mustard dressing) all served up by a very pleasant Chilean waitress. Great food in terrific picturesque location.
2. The Trading Rooms Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 660 reviews
Semi-fine dining dinner atmosphere and casual lunch experience, fine wine selection, beautiful sunset harbour views from the Terrace. The Trading Rooms is a timeless historic venue, perfect for your special occasion.
Reviewed By Julian D
A brilliant location with nice seats shaded by olive trees overlooking the beautiful harbour. Would be a great location but for the terrible service that takes forever and is not at all welcoming.
3. Ma Maison
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Overlooking Dailey's wharf and the Akaroa Harbour, Ma maison is one of Akaroa's hidden gems. The view speaks for itself! Set away from the hustle and bustle, our Restaurant offers a very private dining experience, one to be enjoyed and savoured.
Reviewed By helios5356 - chesapeake
We enjoyed our day walkabout from Celebrity SOLSTICE. Nice town, and for that shore break from our cruise ship, it is always interesting to see the dining options for lunch.
This eatery came highly recommended, so we stopped in and put our name in for a noon lunch. Once back, service was instantly disorganized and trying to keep up with the scant few diners in the al fresco portion. Communication among the staff was poor. One table had smokers. One came over to the "smoking section" which was right next to our table--and puffed away like a chimney.
Proud to have walked out.
4. L'Hotel Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 293 reviews
Open 7 days, from 11am till close (2016). We are open for Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 9am till 11am. L'hotel is situated right on the water's edge, with panoramic harbour views. L'hotel has an extensive menu using fresh local ingredients, and also catering for food intolerance's, with gluten free options on the menu. Perfect place to meet friends and family for a lively atmosphere and great food and wine.L'hotel has a fully licensed bar.
Reviewed By buffalobob6 - Jackson, Wyoming
Had a great lunch recently of Calamari and Mussels. The mussels were sublime and the clamari extremely good. Good service and a great view of the bay. We had stopped at a couple of other places and sat and waited and no service so were very happy with this choice.
5. The Little Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 792 reviews
The Little Bistro focuses on providing sustainable, local and seasonal bistro cuisine, which highlights our connection to Akaroa and Banks Peninsula. Focusing on locally grown, organic produce.
Reviewed By ChurchillKiwi - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Managed to score a table at the window and watched the world go past while having the most delicious and flavorful dinner while staying at Akaroa. Intimate and cost feel.Hi ChurchillKiwi, Thank you for the time to review us. We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience here at The Little Bistro. I hope you spent a wonderful time in Akaroa. Regards, Mai
6. La Thai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By RajeshShanbhag - Cherrybrook, Australia
Good range of Thai food. The restaurant has a nice location, it faces the Akaroa water front. Prompt and courteous service. The food was in large portions and quite filling.
7. HarBar Beachfront Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By ballarattraveller309 - Ballarat, Australia
After a long walk around town on a hottish sort of day, we stopped here for a drink and relax. Sitting on bar stools looking out to the harbour was fantastic and the drinks were great to cool us down for a reasonable price. Seemed to be very popular with people of all ages with space a little limited on a day when the cruise ships are in. Worth a look when you are in Akaroa for a couple of days.
8. Hilltop Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 275 reviews
The Hilltop is perched on the pass overlooking the beautiful Akaroa Harbour. Its a classic 1930s pub building with a nice front lawn to enjoy the view. We serve freshly caught fish, wood-fired pizza, steaks, slow-cooked meats, soup and a range of tapas. We also have homemade pies, sweets & pastries for those looking for a quick bite. Great fair-trade coffee & loose leaf tea. Craft beer and local, sustainable wines. Check out our websites for upcoming live music. (Open later than 9.30-pm on gig nights and weekends, depending on busyness) Please note, the Hilltop has seasonal hours: 7 days 10-late: Christmas- Easter Thur- Sun 10-late: Easter to the end of July Closed for the month of August Wed-Sun 10-late Sept-Christmas
Reviewed By j w - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Called in on the way to Akaroa, stunning views, good coffee and foccacia, staff v friendly but v v busy with 2 bus parties in and the building itself needs smartening up and money spending on the facilities.
My advice would be eat in Little River then just stop to look at the view.
9. L'Escargot Rouge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By josied1 - Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
We loved this tiny cafe serving French inspired breakfasts and excellent coffee. The coffee was so good we each had a second cup. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful.
There was an interesting selection of cabinet food to take out, and the salmon flan was particularly tasty.
We enjoyed our breakfast so much we returned the following morning for a repeat!
10. Akaroa Fish and Chips
Overall Ratings
4 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By tmw55 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
We called here in the early evening and didn't have to wait long for our meal. We sat outside overlooking the harbour eating our wonderful fish and chips which was lovely and relaxing.The meal was fresh cooked and hot. We had the fish of the day which was really tasty. Great meal, would love to go back again.
