Kaikoura Restaurants
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1. Hislops Wholefoods Café
$$$ | |This wholesome foodie café is a local institution, a few minutes' walk north of town and worth the trip. In the morning you'll find tasty free-range eggs and bacon, plus freshly baked, genuinely stone-ground whole-grain bread served with marmalade or their own honey. The lunch and dinner menus use organic ingredients wherever possible, and there are wheat- and gluten-free options as well. On sunny days, snag a table on the veranda.
33a Beach Rd., Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand03-319–6971Known For
- House-made bircher and organic muesli bowls for breakfast
- Open fish sandwiches
- Mountain and ocean views
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner -
2. The Store at Kekerengu
$$ | |This big, indoor–outdoor café–restaurant overlooking a rolling surf beach on State Highway 1 makes one of the best road stops in the area (maybe even the whole country). You can choose lunch from a selection of prepared dishes or order from the menu. You'll find it halfway between Kaikoura and Blenheim. It's a beautiful, wild spot with the Kaikoura Mountains towering in the background. There's a huge log fire inside and a large outdoor deck with several private garden areas. Just make sure you stop early because it usually closes by 4 pm.
5748 State Hwy. 1, Kekerengu, Canterbury, 7371, New Zealand03-575–8600Known For
- Location with wild coastal views and sprawling gardens and lawns
- Classic fish-and-chips
- Outdoor deck to enjoy the view while eating
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Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations essential -
3. Café Encounter
$$ | |Here's a bright outdoor eatery sharing space with the Dolphin and Albatross Encounter operations and a gallery/shop. Food is available off the all-day menu or from the cabinet; breakfasts and light lunches are appealing; and their cakes and slices are always tempting. The partially glassed-in courtyard is sheltered in most winds, and there's plenty of indoor seating. As at any outdoor café in Kaikoura, don't leave your food unattended because the birds will snatch it quicker than you can say "seagull!"
96 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand03-319–6777Known For
- Waterfront views
- House-made baking
- Big breakfasts before you hit the sea in pursuit of dolphins and seabirds
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
4. The Craypot
$$ | |Sustainably caught seafood is the star at this casual, friendly café, but other menu offerings are equally appealing. Meals range from eggs, pancakes, and toasties for breakfast and brunch to lunch steaks, soups, and salads. There’s also a range of the finest Kiwi craft beers and very good coffee served at this indoor/outdoor eatery.
70 West End Rd., Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New ZealandKnown For
- Seafood chowder
- Kiwi craft beer menu
- Board games to keep diners entertained
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
5. The Pier Hotel
$$$$ | |In a two-story Victorian waterfront hotel overlooking Ingles Bay, one of Kaikoura's most dependable eateries serves traditional (albeit updated) New Zealand pub fare. The bar serves cheaper lunches and pub snacks if you're just looking to graze. Courtesy coach to and from Town Centre by arrangement.
1 Avoca St., Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300, New Zealand03-319–5037Known For
- Vintage pub ambience
- Focus on seafood like chowders, lobster, and line-caught fish
- Mountain views
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
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