Location: Kaikoura
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Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Kaikoura. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. In the Maori language, Kaikoura means "meal of crayfish," a nod to the New Zealand township's seafood-rich origins. Remnants of those early days can be found at Fyffe House, the oldest surviving building, and Kaikoura Museum. Today, the South Island settlement provides an ideal base camp for observing the abundant offshore wildlife (sperm whales, dusky dolphins, orcas and fur seals) and dining on fresh local catch. Numerous galleries showcase the knitting, pottery and jewelry of area artisans.
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6. Donegal House
Overall Ratings
3 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By kiwisteve57
Good large portion meals here. Was busy while we were there so had to order at the bar,all four of us had a lamb dish and all the meals were excellent. Good beer on tap right there as well.
5. Strawberry Tree Kaikoura limited
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
REFURBISHED & UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT SINCE 1 JUNE 2018! Irish themed Bar/Restaurant, Live music Venue hosting some worlds great musicians ,our local talent makes your visit great what ever the weather.situated in the beautiful town of Kaikoura. Serving FRES
Reviewed By possumplucker
After attending with a large group we had a very negative experience due to management not being flexible and an over zealous bouncer. I would not recommend this restaurant or bar for any service in Kaikoura. Please find an experience elsewhere for your own sake
4. Groper Garage Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Located in the heart of Kaikoura, just minutes away from beach, Groper Garage boasts fresh yet affordable meals and pizza. A great selection of NZ beer and wine, coffee available every day with friendly staff ready to greet you on your arrival. Whether lo
Reviewed By Julie P
There are two large bar cum restaurants opposite each other. Groper's looks a little more run down, but the food is better. Lots of outdoor seating which if the weather is nice is preferable to indoors, but beware the seagulls. My husband had salmon pizza, but said it was very salty and not that good. I had beef and bacon burger which was better. Both portions were large and came quickly. It has the advantage of being open on Labour Day. Seems a popular place with locals for drinks.
3. Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By JocelynC885
The restaurant here is located in the bar area - it's more of a pub bistro.I had the mussels main, my partner had fish pie.Best mussels I've had in New Zealand - delicious spicy, sour, salty in a coconut cream sauce.My partner's fish pie was a generous serve of seafood in a creamy sauce topped with cheese, salad on the side.Staff are friendly and helpful, service quick.Worth the very short drive out of the centre of Kaikoura
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2. The Whaler
Overall Ratings
4 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By BVMAN
We went for the porterhouse steak special which was very reasonably priced. The orders arrived exactly as required in good time and the helpful server brought an additional plate as one meal was to be split. The steaks were tender and the chips or mash were good. The sauces were tasty. As a value for money meal it would be hard to beat. All the staff we encountered in the pub were friendly.
Best New Zealand food near Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
1. The Pier Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1071 reviews
The site is superb and undoubtedly the best outlook in Kaikoura, with panoramic vistas of the Kaikoura Ranges and sweeping views of Ingals' Bay from the bar and restaurant. Come and see for yourself. We are open for lunch and dinner every day so come on i
Reviewed By Gail M
Breaking my journey for the night in Kaikoura elected to eat at this restaurant right on the beach,as I had had a great meal there before. I chose the second most expensive dish on the menue, half a crayfish. The most expensive was a whole crayfish! It did not disappoint! Even the salad and herbed fries were tasty and I am not even a salad person.
