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North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 10 New Zealand food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Gisborne
Reviews on New Zealand food in Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand including The Marina Restaurant, USSCo Bar & Bistro, The Rivers Restaurant and Bar, Zest Cafe, The Works, The Vines, Peppers Beachfront Bar and Cafe, The Dome Cinema & Bar, Verve Cafe, Lone Star
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10. Lone Star
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By 846angelinem
Meal was very nice and waitress was excellent. Unfortunately the front of house person was extremely rude on the phone (if it had not of been my daughters birthday choice i would have cancelled booking) she was rude when we arrived, we were told to wait out in the cold outdoor area with our three children, she did not want to put heater on when we asked her. She was rude to our large group when we were paying and leaving. We won't be back while she is still being rude to customers.
9. Verve Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By Kelvin O
Visited Gisborne twice over the past 12 months and this was our breakfast stop on both ocassions Good service, good, food reasonable prices and easy access
8. The Dome Cinema & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Aniekvi
Looking for something nice, not too expensive but with different elements to the dishes, please go to this place. We went in without any expectations. The entrance was kinda weird as we thought we came in via the backdoor, but we persevered finding the right way and got the best night out for long time! Great entrees, we chose 3 and wished we had chosen more! All super tasty and original! The mains were all brilliantly cooked with the black charcoaled fish salad as an absolute topper! Finishing off with a lovely desert with fresh tastes. Elder choose the choc-Coffee ice cream anymore as this was the least special but still nice! Prices were great ! Defenitely come back here!
7. Peppers Beachfront Bar and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 192 reviews
Great Service, fresh funky food, relaxed atmosphere, beachfront dining at its best!
Reviewed By Holden236
Recently treated to a dinner here, weekday, off-season. It was not too crowded but the service and the food were excellent.My wife cannot eat dairy. When she asked which meals were dairy free the waiter said, "Except for the chowder which has a milk base, order whatever else you like, and the chef will prepare it dairy free." WOW!The chef came and spoke with us afterwards, to make sure we liked the meal and get feedback. She was fantastic!The view can't be beat, the food is delicious, and it's a little off the beaten restaurant track in Gisborne. Portions were large and delicious. I wanted to order off of the dessert menu, but didn't have any room left. I highly recommend them.
6. The Vines
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
This is a first rate restaurant serving excellent, imaginative and reasonably priced food.
Reviewed By Ranipuss
The owner of The Marina had recommended this place to us, and this is now on our must-go-back-to list for Gisborne. Engaging staff and lovely owners who care for animals too, so a bonus for us. Spacious and modern, in a beautiful setting and beautiful food - we had the beef brisket and the cornfed chicken salad.
5. The Works
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, after work get together's, birthday parties, business lunches, a romantic table for two, family gatherings - or no reason at all. Enjoy the unique ambiance of the iconic Works Restaurant and Bar, situated in all that remains of t
Reviewed By charlotteleclerc
Decided not sit outside on the attractive verndah, a pity, but the weather though sunny was windy. Inside is just as lovely, fine old building. Limited menu due to there being no fish available (the previous day was a holiday Monday). I had the seafood linguine, husband the steak sandwich, fies on the side, and a bottle of Koptiki pinot gris. Food, wine and service all superb Highly recommend.
4. Zest Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By 3ComB1
Zest was the lucky 4th cafe I walked into while trying to find the ârightâ cafe for this ex-Gizzy back on holiday. I ordered the vegetarian muffin & English breakfast tea with almond milk. The muffin was excellent as was the tea - nice & hot with great colour. The cabinet food looked nice also. A wonderful experience to recharge the batteries. Thank you.
3. The Rivers Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By Pauapatty
Out with friends and work colleagues after busy day with audit at work. Laid back, casual pub type place. Nice friendly staff and meals good. Table rated kumera chips that were shared prior to meal 5/5. Was a Tuesday night which is also quiz night which made it a bit busier and a bit noisier but we were were advised that when table was booked & were ok with it
2. USSCo Bar & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By Switsh
Superb atmosphere with good menu- no GF options but chef happy to alter fish dish. This was a really great meal and friends dining with me all very complimentary with their choices. Wine choice limited and our waitress very helpful but had limited knowledge. Felt that Gisborne wines should have been showcased- where were the Milton wines?
1. The Marina Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
Ultimate fine dining in Gisborne- Michelin Style Dining, Bistro style lunches
Reviewed By antnChris
Went for lunch which had $34 for entree/desert and main(not steak) meal. Right on river next to outrigger canoe launch. Historic venue with sad back story. Wealthy parents build ball room onto mansion to try and attract beau for daughter. Didn't work. She died a spinster and someone cut ball room off and shipped down river to become a restaurant. After which 40 years of more happy memories. Good service. Food good but docked a star for gristly steak but worth a visit. Crab cakes chicken crepe and risotto balls all good though.
