Best Bay of Plenty Restaurants

Experience the Bay of Plenty's coastal dining scene, where fresh seafood meets local produce. From Tauranga's waterfront restaurants to Rotorua's geothermal dining experiences.

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Hashtag Cafe

Hashtag Cafe

★★★★★ 5

48 Grey Street, CBD, Tauranga 3110

0210 853 4070

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The Brook

The Brook

★★★★★ 5

4 Barnard Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015

07 347 9497

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Bold Flavours Bistro, Cafe & Bar

Bold Flavours Bistro, Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.8

3/1315 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

07 215 9979

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Dam Da

Dam Da

★★★★☆ 4.8

75 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga 3110

07 571 0970

Delish Pizza Edgecumbe

Delish Pizza Edgecumbe

★★★★☆ 4.8

6B College Road, Edgecumbe 3120

07 281 5132

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El Mexicano Zapata Express

El Mexicano Zapata Express

★★★★☆ 4.8

1211 Amohau Street Opposite Centre City, Mall, Rotorua 3010

07 215 9918

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Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar

Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.8

512 Maunganui Road, Tauranga 3116

07 574 5519

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Cafe Istanbul

Cafe Istanbul

★★★★☆ 4.8

3/47 Cherrywood Drive, Otūmoetai, Tauranga 3110

07 576 2125

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Poco.

Poco.

★★★★☆ 4.8

1183 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010

07 262 6119

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Sabroso Restaurant

Sabroso Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.8

1184 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010

07 349 0591

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Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine

Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.7

1146 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

07 348 2983

The Hop House

The Hop House

★★★★☆ 4.7

12 Wharf Street, Tauranga 3110

07 579 4810

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Jais Aben Restaurant

Jais Aben Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.7

85 The Strand, Tauranga 3110

07 571 1755

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Number 8 wire

Number 8 wire

★★★★☆ 4.7

1139 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

021 177 4702

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Somerset Cottage

Somerset Cottage

★★★★☆ 4.7

Somerset Cottage 30 Bethlehem Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110

07 576 6889

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Spice Mountain

Spice Mountain

★★★★☆ 4.7

15 Wharf Street, CBD, Tauranga 3110

07 571 0323

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Super Casual Bar & Eatery

Super Casual Bar & Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.7

1151 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010

07 349 4025

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Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua

Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua

★★★★☆ 4.7

1213 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua 3010

07 343 7233

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The Clover

The Clover

★★★★☆ 4.7

80 Willow Street, Tauranga 3110

07 578 1409

Umami Fusion Kitchen

Umami Fusion Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.7

Unit 2/83 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112

07 575 7533

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Good Local Pyes Pa

Good Local Pyes Pa

★★★★☆ 4.6

83 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112

07 576 4663

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Harbourside

Harbourside

★★★★☆ 4.6

Old Yacht Club Building, 150 The Strand, Tauranga 3110

07 571 0520

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Quirky Woods Glamping Cabins

Quirky Woods Glamping Cabins

★★★★☆ 4.6

1 Arawa Avenue, Maketu 3189

027 344 4278

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Rice Rice Baby

Rice Rice Baby

★★★★☆ 4.6

136 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

07 575 9188

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Sugo

Sugo

★★★★☆ 4.6

19 Wharf Street, Tauranga 3110

07 571 4138

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The Barn Burger & Grill

The Barn Burger & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.6

shops 7 and, 8/169 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

07 262 1100

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The Fat Brother Rotorua

The Fat Brother Rotorua

★★★★☆ 4.6

1158 Whakaue Street, Rotorua 3010

07 262 6055

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The Rusty Bros Rotorua

The Rusty Bros Rotorua

★★★★☆ 4.6

1263 Amohia Street, Rotorua 3010

07 348 3883

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The Smokin' Goose

The Smokin' Goose

★★★★☆ 4.6

1A Luxton Road, Awakeri 3120

07 777 1121

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White Tiger Restaurant & Bar

White Tiger Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.6

1129 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

027 367 5537

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Atticus Finch

Atticus Finch

★★★★☆ 4.5

3010/1106 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

07 460 0400

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Clarence Tauranga Restaurant

Clarence Tauranga Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.5

51 Willow Street, Tauranga 3110

07 574 8200

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Edgecumbe Takeaways

Edgecumbe Takeaways

★★★★☆ 4.5

College Road, Edgecumbe 3120

07 304 9299

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Fox's Hawker House & Garden

Fox's Hawker House & Garden

★★★★☆ 4.5

108 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

07 575 4202

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Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge

Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.5

59 The Strand, Central, Tauranga 3110

07 578 8717

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Rock'n Wok

Rock'n Wok

★★★★☆ 4.5

45 Fourth Avenue, Tauranga 3110

07 571 4445

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Roquette Restaurant & Bar

Roquette Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.5

23/29 Quay Street, Whakatāne 3120

07 307 0722

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Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina - Mount Maunganui

Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina - Mount Maunganui

★★★★☆ 4.5

113 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

07 929 7324

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Thai Kitchen Tauranga

Thai Kitchen Tauranga

★★★★☆ 4.5

shop no. 3/610 Cameron Road, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112

07 262 1146

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The Fainting Goat

The Fainting Goat

★★★★☆ 4.5

1154 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

07 348 8411

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Urbano Bistro Cafe & Restaurant

Urbano Bistro Cafe & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.5

289 Fenton Street, Glenholme, Rotorua 3010

07 349 3770

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Abrakebabra Tauranga

Abrakebabra Tauranga

★★★★ 4.4

114 Devonport Road, City Centre, Tauranga 3110

07 579 0016

BailwalG pure vegetarian restaurant

BailwalG pure vegetarian restaurant

★★★★ 4.4

1229 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

07 347 7111

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Detour Bar, Lounge And Restaurant

Detour Bar, Lounge And Restaurant

★★★★ 4.4

84 The Strand, Whakatāne 3120

07 308 0398

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Eat Streat

Eat Streat

★★★★ 4.4

Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

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Fika Cafe & Bar (previously Neighbourhood Kitchen)

Fika Cafe & Bar (previously Neighbourhood Kitchen)

★★★★ 4.4

1/47 Cherrywood Drive, Otūmoetai, Tauranga 3110

07 570 3262

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Mamaku Blue Blueberry Experience

Mamaku Blue Blueberry Experience

★★★★ 4.4

311 Maraeroa Road, Mamaku 3072

07 332 5840

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No.8 Restaurant and Bar

No.8 Restaurant and Bar

★★★★ 4.4

121 Maunganui Road, Tauranga 3116

07 575 8880

Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar

Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar

★★★★ 4.4

178 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015

07 347 0027

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The Barrio Brothers Tauranga

The Barrio Brothers Tauranga

★★★★ 4.4

107 Grey Street, Tauranga 3110

07 578 8363

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Blended Deli & Eatery

Blended Deli & Eatery

★★★★ 4.4

520 Gloucester Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118

022 689 6477

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Thornton Bar & Eatery

Thornton Bar & Eatery

★★★★ 4.4

8B Thornton Road, Whakatāne 3191

07 307 2619

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Edgecumbe Bake House Cafe

Edgecumbe Bake House Cafe

★★★★ 4.3

1 College Road, Edgecumbe 3120

07 304 9998

Picnicka Bar & Grill

Picnicka Bar & Grill

★★★★ 4.3

Elizabeth Towers 2/38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga 3110

07 571 0351

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Rotorua Social

Rotorua Social

★★★★ 4.3

1160 Amohia Street, Rotorua 3010

07 343 9999

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Salinity Restaurant & Bar

Salinity Restaurant & Bar

★★★★ 4.3

101 Te Awanui Drive, Bridge Marina, Tauranga 3110

07 574 4147

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Urban Gusto

Urban Gusto

★★★★ 4.3

1122 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010

07 348 1122

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Black Sheep Restaurant & Atrium Gallery

Black Sheep Restaurant & Atrium Gallery

★★★★ 4.2

21 Plummers Point Road, Tauranga 3172

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Dixie Browns

Dixie Browns

★★★★ 4.2

4A/4F Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui 3116

07 574 4073

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The Mill House

The Mill House

★★★★ 4.2

Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga 3110

07 543 9201

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Oaktree Restaurant

Oaktree Restaurant

★★★★ 4.2

1237 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112

07 578 0083

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CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga

CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen Tauranga

★★★★ 4.1

20 Spring Street, Tauranga, Tauranga CBD, Tauranga 3110

07 578 4700

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Cafe Anatolia Tauranga

Cafe Anatolia Tauranga

★★★★ 4

573 Cameron Road, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112

07 571 8711

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Aorangi Peak Restaurant & Events

Aorangi Peak Restaurant & Events

★★★★ 4

353C Mountain Road, Western Heights, Rotorua 3015

09 302 2088

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Lone Star Tauranga

Lone Star Tauranga

★★★★ 4

41 The Strand, Tauranga 3110

07 571 4111

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Platos Gym

Platos Gym

★★★★ 4

6B/67 Courtney Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112

021 792 061

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Plains Hotel

Plains Hotel

★★★☆ 3.9

11/19 College Road, Edgecumbe 3120

07 304 8230

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Mobys pizza and takeaways edgecumbe ( pizza , fresh fish , chips , burger , fresh kina , paua & sides )

Mobys pizza and takeaways edgecumbe ( pizza , fresh fish , chips , burger , fresh kina , paua & sides )

★★★☆ 3.7

12 Bridge Street, Edgecumbe 3120

07 304 9163

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Sushi Heaven

Sushi Heaven

169 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116

Regional Dining Areas

  • Tauranga - Waterfront dining and fresh seafood
  • Rotorua - Geothermal dining experiences
  • Whakatane - Coastal cafes and seafood
  • Te Puke - Kiwifruit country dining
  • Mount Maunganui - Beachside restaurants

Regional Specialties

  • Fresh seafood and shellfish
  • Geothermal cooking
  • Kiwifruit-based dishes
  • Local honey and produce
  • Māori cuisine
  • Pacific fusion dishes

Notable Areas

Tauranga

Waterfront dining and fresh seafood experiences in the heart of the Bay.

Rotorua

Unique geothermal dining experiences and traditional Māori cuisine.

Coastal Bay

Beachside cafes and fresh seafood along the stunning coastline.