Where to Eat in Raglan: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 17, 2018 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best restaurant in Raglan, New Zealand including Orca Restaurant & Bar, The Shack, Veranda Bar, Raglan Fish, Bow St. Depot, Raglan Bakery, Raglan Roast Food Department, Rock-It Kitchen, Raglan Roast, Harbour View Hotel Bar and Restaurant
Things to do in Raglan

1. Orca Restaurant & Bar

2 Wallis Street, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Takeout, Television, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Seafood, European, New Zealand, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$16 - HK$196 +64 7-825 6543
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 333 reviews

Orca Restaurant & Bar

Reviewed By Brian T - Nambucca Heads, Australia

Around a third of the tables enjoy an excellent view out over the river. On Valentines night they were extremely busy but the very energetic and hard working Staff handled everything in a most professional way. I had the creamy fish soup and it was absolutely beautiful. It was subtly flavoured and enhanced by a chef who really understood flavours. The Chicken Liver Parfait (pate) with onion jam was very good but lacked finesse. The accompanying slices of toasted sourdough bread were a bit too rustic in my view. The bread far too thick and inelegant for a dish of this nature but it wasn't not a deal killer. Sadly my wife's "Classic Fish and Chips" were really ordinary and downmarket for a restaurant of this calibre. The batter on the fish was flaccid and the chips were fairly soft and flavourless. I'm sure the kitchen in this restaurant has the skills to do far better fish and chips.

2. The Shack

19 Bow Street, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations Cafe, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +64 7-825 0027
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 463 reviews

The Shack

Cafe Restaurant open 7 days, excellent food and table service.

Reviewed By defa49 - Hitchin

My daughter and her partner always talk about here every time they visit raglan
So on our nz road trip we went and oh my god I totally understand why
So nice to see a variety of different choice on a menu
Tasting as good as they sound
Next day even got a takeaway and took it to the beach
Eggie bread tostie oh my god amazing
Shame I hvnt got one in the uk
Food, service all excellent

3. Veranda Bar

14 Bow Street, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Reservations, Seating Bar, Pub, Steakhouse Dinner +64 7-825 8010
Excellent
14%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Veranda Bar

Reviewed By Hinchi

The hotel is a bit dated and could do with an overhaul. Food was not too bad but just average pub food. The smokers get the best view outside. There was an entertainer the night we were there. He was average but his followers enjoyed listening to him.

4. Raglan Fish

92 Wallis St, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Seafood, Fast Food, New Zealand, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +64 7-825 7544
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Raglan Fish

Reviewed By Chimp R

One of the few fish & chip venues that cook your fish ONCE. One of the best feeds I have had, normally I cook my own. Service was slower than normal but a properly cooked fillet takes longer. Nice tables overlooking the harbour. Keep it up.

5. Bow St. Depot

Bow St, Raglan 3225, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Bar, New Zealand, Gluten Free Options Late Night, Drinks HK$94 - HK$126 +64 27 554 3434
Excellent
47%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 168 reviews

Bow St. Depot

Bow St Depot offers smoked Texas style BBQ in a Al fresco family dining setting in the heart of beautiful Raglan, teamed with carefully selected wine and beers to tantalize your taste buds. We also have a sand pit play area for children and some of their favorite meals.

Reviewed By mandarinz - Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

We waited for over an hour for small sixteen dollar burgers. They didn't even come with chips.
Also they didn't have any vege burgers left, so two of us had to opt for the vege nachos, which unfortunately even though we asked for them to be dairy free, they still come out with cheese on them.
Over all a very disappointing dinner. We went straight to McDonald's afterwards.

6. Raglan Bakery

4 Bow Street, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food, Cafe, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +64 7-825 0919
Excellent
50%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 56 reviews

Raglan Bakery

Reviewed By justine b - Christchurch, New Zealand

Been the best for many years. Can't beat the raglan bakery! I recommend the chicken avocado Sandwich with white bread. So fresh and delicious every time!

7. Raglan Roast Food Department

45 Wainui Road, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Pizza, Cafe, Italian, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$141 +64 7-282 0248
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 69 reviews

Raglan Roast Food Department

Healty, Home Made and Yummy Italian Food

Reviewed By Katieclem46 - Hamilton, New Zealand

Funky little cafe on the road to Whale Bay, Wainui Reserve and Karioi, and one of our favourite places after a beach visit. They serve good pizza, cakes and slices, and have a great range of gelato. Coffee is always good and still just $3 for a flat white. Love their smoothies, and their veges juices are superb. There are seats and tables on the sunny deck, or squashy old and comfortable sofas inside. Great casual vibe. Smart service.

8. Rock-It Kitchen

248 Wainui Road, Raglan 3297, New Zealand Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Cafe, New Zealand, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 - HK$196 +64 7-825 8233
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 206 reviews

Rock-It Kitchen

Reviewed By Lydia G - Raglan, New Zealand

Delicious food and great coffee. We went for brunch. My husband and I shared almond french toast with bacon and banana (a kiwi classic, but done so well) and Avo on toast with smoked tomatoes and mushrooms (delicious!). Obviously a popular spot, Rock-it was busy but despite this the service was very good and our food arrived quickly. Impressed by the outdoor space for kids to play and like that dogs are welcome. Looking forward to another meal here before we leave Raglan. The lunch menu looks great.

9. Raglan Roast

Volcom Lane, Raglan, New Zealand Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +64 7-825 8702
Excellent
78%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Raglan Roast

Reviewed By HaljoHal - San Francisco, California, USA

Brown Lightning says the T-shirt, which has sold out. This tiny cafe in a downtown Raglan alley-way is one of the best places for a superb cuppa Joe. Nuff said!

10. Harbour View Hotel Bar and Restaurant

14 Bow Street, Raglan 3225, New Zealand Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Television Bar, Pizza, European, Pub, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast +64 7-825 8010
Excellent
19%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
8%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 112 reviews

Harbour View Hotel Bar and Restaurant

Reviewed By LucysMumNz - Rotorua, New Zealand

I had romantic memories of this hotel from many years ago. Sadly, it seems like it’s now just a bog standard pub. The food was nice but not striking, though the service was delightful. I also thought it was pretty over priced. One major plus was that the kids menu wasn’t just chicken nuggets and fried stuff (although they do appear) and our daughter enjoyed a tasty hand made pizza.

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