Best Hawke's Bay Restaurants

Experience the culinary delights of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's food and wine country, where award-winning restaurants showcase the region's finest produce and world-class wines.

All Restaurants in Hawke's Bay

J.M Island Cuisine

★★★★★ 5

1 Poole Street, Flaxmere, Hastings 4120

ILONA pasta

★★★★☆ 4.9

80A Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

021 186 0029

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Tu-meke DON

★★★★☆ 4.9

4/203 Queen Street East, Hastings 4122

06 835 5457

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Black Betty BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.8

408 Warren Street North, Hastings 4122

022 545 3655

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Elicious Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.8

19 Clive Square West, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 929 0477

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Central Fire Station Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.7

163 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 650 1115

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Faith Hope Love Malaysian Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.7

105 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 2254

Madame Social Eatery & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.7

Cnr West & Customs Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

06 650 2367

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Sushi Club Hastings

★★★★☆ 4.7

142 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122

06 876 7533

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Bistronomy & Vinotech

★★★★☆ 4.6

40 Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 834 4309

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Brave Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 4.6

205 Queen Street East, Hastings 4122

027 239 3546

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Craft and Social

★★★★☆ 4.6

319 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4110

06 651 1912

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Deliciosa Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.6

21 Napier Road, Havelock North 4130

06 877 6031

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OTT In The City

★★★★☆ 4.6

217 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4120

022 187 4142

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Pacifica Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.6

209 Marine Parade, Napier Central, Napier 4110

06 833 6335

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Rosie O'Grady's Hastings

★★★★☆ 4.6

201 Karamu Road North, Hastings 4122

06 651 4247

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The Barong Restaurant Indonesia

★★★★☆ 4.6

409 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110

021 107 0265

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Trattoria alla Toscana

★★★★☆ 4.6

93 Dickens Street, Napier South, Napier 4010

06 834 1988

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Dajko's Kilim Cafe Napier

★★★★☆ 4.5

193 Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 9100

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Funbuns

★★★★☆ 4.5

300 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122

06 650 0185

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Gengy's Hastings

★★★★☆ 4.5

301 Heretaunga St W Entrance, is on King Street North, Hastings 4122

06 878 8300

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Hunger Monger Seafood

★★★★☆ 4.5

129 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 9736

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Kork n Barrel

★★★★☆ 4.5

58 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

06 835 6921

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Lone Star Napier

★★★★☆ 4.5

Corner Marine Parade &, Emerson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 0088

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Malo

★★★★☆ 4.5

4 Te Aute Road, Havelock North 4130

06 877 2009

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Mission Estate Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.5

198 Church Road, Taradale, Napier 4112

06 845 9354

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Mister D

★★★★☆ 4.5

47 Tennyson Street, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 5022

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Sazio

★★★★☆ 4.5

215 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122

06 650 7717

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St Georges Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.5

452 Saint Georges Road, Havelock North 4130

06 877 5356

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Three Wise Birds Garden Bar

★★★★☆ 4.5

1412 Pakowhai Road, Tomoana, Hastings 4120

027 847 3392

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Clearview Estate Winery & Restaurant

★★★★ 4.4

194 Clifton Road, Te Awanga 4180

06 875 0150

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Cranky Chicken

★★★★ 4.4

123 Russell Street North, Hastings 4122

06 870 3457

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Off The Track Restaurant and Licenced Cafe

★★★★ 4.4

114 Havelock Road, Havelock North 4130

06 877 0008

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RASOI INDIAN RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY'S

★★★★ 4.4

123 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110

06 835 4494

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Thai Silk Authentic Thai Cuisine

★★★★ 4.4

601 Karamu Road North, Mayfair, Hastings 4122

06 878 3718

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The Gintrap Restaurant & Bar

★★★★ 4.4

64 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

06 835 0199

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The Turmeric Cuisine of India, Flaxmere

★★★★ 4.4

Next to the New world Supermarket 10/12 Swansea Road, Flaxmere, Hastings 4120

06 211 7944

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Scott Drive Takeaways

★★★★ 4.3

29 Scott Drive, Flaxmere, Hastings 4201

06 879 6465

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Taj Spice Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

★★★★ 4.3

936 Heretaunga Street West, St Leonards, Hastings 4120

06 876 6063

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Thai Chef's Restaurant Napier

★★★★ 4.3

110 Taradale Road, Onekawa, Napier 4110

06 843 4595

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The Flax Bar & Function Centre

★★★★ 4.3

Swansea Road, Flaxmere, Hastings 4201

06 873 9027

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The Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant

★★★★ 4.3

62 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

06 835 8815

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Boardwalk Beach Bar & Bistro

★★★★ 4.1

8 Hardinge Road, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

06 834 1168

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Cafe Anatolia Hastings

★★★★ 4.1

601 Karamu Road North, Hastings 4122

06 876 3440

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Flaxmere Fastfoods

★★★★ 4.1

Unit 6/12 Swansea Road, Flaxmere, Hastings 4120

06 879 5795

Milk & Honey Restaurant

★★★★ 4.1

10 Hardinge Road, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

06 280 5809

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PizzaLand Flaxmere

★★★★ 4.1

20/12 Swansea Road, Flaxmere, Hastings 4120

06 879 4369

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tommys takeaways

★★★★ 4.1

10 Swansea Road, Flaxmere, Hastings 4120

06 879 9645

Regional Dining Areas

Napier - Art Deco capital with diverse dining options
Havelock North - Upscale restaurants and wine bars
Hastings - Local produce and farmers' markets
Te Awanga - Coastal dining with vineyard views

Regional Specialties

Fresh local produce from orchards and farms
Award-winning local wines
Artisanal cheeses and olive oils
Fresh seafood from the Pacific coast
Farm-to-table dining experiences

Notable Areas

Napier

The Art Deco capital of New Zealand, Napier offers a diverse dining scene that combines historic charm with contemporary cuisine. The city's restaurants range from casual cafes to fine dining establishments, many featuring local produce and wines.

Havelock North

Known for its upscale dining scene, Havelock North features several award-winning restaurants and wine bars. The village's dining establishments often showcase the region's finest produce and wines, creating memorable culinary experiences.

Hastings

The heart of Hawke's Bay's food production, Hastings offers a vibrant dining scene focused on fresh, local ingredients. The city's restaurants and cafes benefit from proximity to orchards, farms, and the famous farmers' market.

Te Awanga

This coastal area combines stunning ocean views with vineyard dining experiences. Restaurants here often feature fresh seafood and local wines, creating a perfect blend of coastal and wine country cuisine.