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Top 4 Pub food in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Reviews on Pub food in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. 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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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.
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.
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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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4. 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.
