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Café de Paris

  • Address: 19 Tancred St., Hokitika
  • Phone: 03/755-8933

Fodor's Review:

Pronounced "parr-iss" in these parts, this spot serves French cuisine with a New Zealand accent. The simple decor is in keeping with owner Pierre Esquilat's straightforward approach: unfussy French cooking with fresh local ingredients. The pork fillet wrapped in pancetta and served on a kumara and pumpkin mash is a delicious example, as is local venison seared and finished with a blueberry and port wine glaze. There's a liquor license, but you're welcome to BYOB. It's open breakfast through dinner, and evening reservations are essential in summer.

  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

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