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North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 3 International food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Whangarei
Find out what International restaurants to try in Whangarei. Whangarei (/ˌfɒŋəˈreɪ/, or /ˌwɒŋəˈreɪ/; Māori: [faŋaˈɾɛi]) is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. It is part of the Whangarei District, a local body created in 1989 to administer both the city proper and its hinterland, from the former Whangarei City, Whangarei County and Hikurangi Town councils. The city population was estimated to be 57,700 in June 2017, up from 47,000 in 2001.
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1. The Quay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 594 reviews
Restaurant and bar New Zealand Cuisine smart casual dining on the waterfront craft beers and international wines
Reviewed By seadragon99
I've been to The Quay on several occasions and thought it had stepped up to be the best restaurant in town. However, we went a group of 8 people last week and this time they did not deliver. Their waiting staff have always been a bit hit & miss, some are very good and others are awkward at best. But in general the food has been excellent. This time two of us ordered the fish of the day, which apparently was hapuku. Well, we all know why we like hapuku - with large, flaky and succulent fillets. As a previous reviewer noted, it was rubbery and so average it should never find its way to a plate in a nice restaurant. I suspected that it was in fact monkfish they were serving. It certainly did not resemble hapuku in any way - and if it was, then the chef had done an incredible job of murdering it. I also tasted one of the dishes ordered by the person next to me; some cauliflower hummus salad with pomegranate seeds scattered over it, but it was extremely vinegary and very disappointing. Those who ordered pizza or pork belly were happy with their meals. I didn't try any of the deserts but one person ordered a coffee which never came. So it was a very average experience this time but I'm sure we'll give The Quay another go again, considering past visits have been so much better.
2. Handsome Frog Cafe & Shoppe
Locally sourced Organic/Spray free foods and produce, cooked fresh on site. Hand made Artisan breads and pies, made by our experienced chef. Locally roasted, Award winning Organic, Fair trade coffee, made how you like it. Relaxing atmosphere in our comfor
Reviewed By sburkerd
We so enjoyed this restaurant! Very healthy but tasty food, diverse menu of pies, salads, and wraps. Fresh coffee! Wish we lived closer - I'd visit frequently.
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3. Tee Cafe Waipu
Our unique location in the Waipu golf club grounds provides visitors and club members with indoor, outdoor seating with spectacular views over the golf course and out across the islands and open sea. You can relax over coffee and choose from our range of
Reviewed By bgboyle
Originally visit here with some friends after a round of golf, but didn't eat. This week, driving south with the family, decided to stop for lunch and it's a great decision.Great setting, with superb views, you wouldn't know you are only 200m off the highway.The food is good, cafe standard stuff. Great chips on the kids food, decent coffee, all you would want really.Can sit inside or on the big shaded deck.Thanks for comments.Glad you and your family had a relaxing visit in our idyllic spot
