Location: Waikanae
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Top 10 restaurants in Waikanae, New Zealand
Waikanae (English: /ˌwaɪkəˈnaɪ/, Māori pronunciation: [ˈwaikaˈnaɛ]) is a small town on New Zealand's Kapiti Coast. The name is a Māori word meaning "waters" (wai) "of the yellow-eyed mullet".
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1. Soprano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By skylarkGlos - Gloucester, United Kingdom
We have frequently visited this restaurant over the last 5 years. What has happened to it? We chose to go here for a 70th birthday celebration. The menu seems to have shrunk to just a photocopied piece of paper. No specials on offer. Where were the lovely big menus? The food was nowhere near the standard it used to be. Mine was as if it had been taken out of the freezer, put in the microwave to thaw and then under the grill to brown it off. The other dish was as if the chef could not be bothered to chop the squid so it was tough. There were only two wait staff and one was constantly distracted by standing in the kitchen doorway chatting to the chefs. Mind you they did not need more than two as only five tables were used. Most unusual as this restaurant is normally packed. Is this a sgn of its present standard? Annemarie was not there overseeing and so perhaps their guard was let down. We were at La Bella Italia in Petone at the weekend and the food and service was of a much higher standard. Suggest the staff try it out and learn. Complacency has stepped in here.
2. Waimea Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 350 reviews
Absolute beach front location, sunsets, live music, range of authentic Sicilian-style pizza to fine-dining quality food, well groomed wine list, NZ craft beers on tap including our very own Sacred Water Pilsner and Waimea Ginger Beer. Relaxed friendly environment with good times for all. We would love to have you in.
Reviewed By Jadedog - Waikanae, New Zealand
A relaxed atmosphere for family and friends groupings. Good quality ingredients presented really well. Range of food to meet tastes of all the family.
Great selection of cocktails especially the made for beach summer “dark and stormy “!
Relaxed but attentive waiter/waitress results in a great brunch or dinner experience- we did both to celebrate a recent birthday with friends and then family.
3. Long Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel C - Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
We love coming herr - great friendly service, good food and great coffee - we came for brunch and had a pizza, and sides for our family of 4, with two young children - would recommend this place!
4. Waterfront Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Welcome one and all to the Water Front Bar Raumati. Beach front dinning and drinking at its best.Eat. Drink. Beach
Reviewed By DorisDave - Weiden, Germany
directly located on Raumati Beach, offering amazing views! Food is delicious, staff friendly and it the whole place just has a great atmosphere. Always going to go back!
5. Prah Ta Pang Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Thedr12
Great food full of flavour and large too - kept us going for a couple of days
If I had one gripe I would have liked more heat in my vegetable green curry but next time I'll just ask for a bit more heat
Excellent food and as it's 2018 I think they should give the inside of the restaurant an update - just get new table cloths - even the white paper ones you throw away would be a vast improvement
Cheers
6. The Front Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew N - Katikati, New Zealand
Came here for a light lunch. The place was very busy and tables in the shade were at a premium. The food was very good, the staff very friendly and efficient. We sat in the back courtyard, were never hassled to hurry up and generally had a very pleasant time.
7. Maison 8 Cafe and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By mlv412 - Auckland, New Zealand
My siblings and I took Mum for her birthday and could not fault the service, food or atmosphere. Absolutely stunning.
The chilli garlic prawns were fresh and so tasty. Mains amongst the group covered the entire menu practically and every meal was delicious and without fault.
Well done team on a very memorable evening for us all.
8. Heaven's Woodfire Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By dik-bardon - Worksop, United Kingdom
Iz and I stayed at Ariki Lodge Motel and decided on a Pizza.
We ordered over the phone then strolled to the shop to pick up our pizza 15 minutes later. The pizza was very tasty on a crispy base in true Italian style.
Highly Recommended.
9. Eastern Egret
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Diane G - Levin, New Zealand
Hi we booked in for a birthday dinner the best place to go as it turned out it was very busy but there was no long waiting time and she was so helpful as to how much to order as the dishes were quite big. We live out of town but will do it again soon all so yummy.
10. Ambience Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By billrose2015 - Paraparaumu, New Zealand
A very good casual restaurant with a good selection of food for all tasts . Close to the beach and plenty of close car parking. Service is prompt and efficient
