East Coast and the Volcanic Zone Restaurants
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1. Brantry Restaurant
$$$$ | |The menu is updated seasonally at this converted 1950s town house on a suburban street not far from the shores of Lake Taupo. Owners Prue and Felicity Campbell know what they're doing and use the best local ingredients to make delicious things to satisfy all palates. Wines include those from emerging and boutique vineyards.
45 Rifle Range Rd., Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand64-07-378–0484Known For
- Ever-changing innovative menu
- High-quality ingredients
- Unique wines
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.--Thurs., Reservations essential -
2. Capers Epicurean
$$$ | |The pleasing scent of spices may entice you into this large, open restaurant, which serves sustaining meals like chicken shiitake linguine (a grilled chicken breast set on pasta tossed in a creamy mushroom sauce, then topped with crispy prosciutto). Half of the space is a delicatessen that sells preserves and specialty foods, such as chutney made from kūmara (a local sweet potato) and a rub made from kawa kawa (a spicy native herb). Afterward, wander to the dessert cabinet and choose from goodies like the chocolate-cherry frangipani tart.
1181 Eruera St., Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand07-348–8818Known For
- <PRO>interesting cuisine with a local kick</PRO>
- <PRO>tasty breakfasts</PRO>
- <PRO>varied dessert cabinet</PRO>
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
3. Pacifica Restaurant
$$$$ | |Enter this weathered blue bungalow to experience the innovative cooking and fresh produce Pacifica brings to the New Zealand dining scene. The five-course degustation menus with matched wine change daily and reflect the chef's creativity and commitment to using the finest local products.
209 Marine Parade, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4110, New Zealand64-06-833–6335Known For
- Fresh seafood and pasta
- Two excellent (but pricey) tasting menus
- Great wines
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
4. Terroir Restaurant
$$$$ | |The massive cedar doors, high circular roof, and open wood fire give this well-regarded restaurant at Craggy Range Winery a rustic character. Although the menu is loosely country French, the "rustic" cuisine here is far from unsophisticated. Start with venison tartare or the twice-baked goat cheese soufflé; then move on to mouthwatering main courses like wood-fired whole fish with fried potatoes and aioli. For a sweet finish, the eclectic dessert menu features a classic vanilla crème brûlée. On warm evenings, you can dine on the terrace with views of Te Mata Peak.
253 Waimarama Rd., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, 4294, New Zealand64-06-873–0143Known For
- Some of the best wine in the region
- Twice-baked goat cheese soufflé
- Gorgeous views from the terrace
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. Apr.–Oct. No dinner Sun. -
5. The Bistro
$$$$ | |This joint aims for simple but nice and has fittingly become an impressive but unpretentious eatery. Large cylindrical lamp shades brighten the modern interior, creating a contemporary bistro vibe; the food follows suit, focusing on what’s fresh and seasonal. Try the crackled pork belly with kūmara (sweet potato) and pickled red cabbage or the sweet corn cakes with roasted red-pepper sauce, either of which can be topped off with a selection of house-made sweets.
17 Tamamutu St., Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand64-07-377–3111Known For
- Standard European fare with a local twist
- Good wine list
- Excellent pork belly
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Rate Includes: No lunch -
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6. The Replete Food Company
$$ | |This café draws the crowds for breakfast and lunch thanks to its outside tables and excellent food. In the morning, try the Complete Replete Breakfast: honey-cured bacon, tomato relish, poached eggs, roasted field mushrooms, and grilled focaccia. The Vietnamese pork clay pot and prawn linguine are especially popular at midday. Tasty salads, including Thai beef with coconut-lime dressing or Asian chicken with crispy noodles, are top picks, too.
45 Heu Heu St., Taupo, Waikato, 3330, New Zealand64-07-377–3011Known For
- Popular breakfast spot
- Tasty coffee
- New Zealand dishes with an Asian twist
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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