Fun vibe on Eat Street. We chose Atticus Finch and there are many options to chose from. Their menu hosts tapa options which I love because you can share so many dishes and get a great variety of tastes and flavors. We chose the pot stickers, risotto mozzarella fried balls, sesame chicken, and shrimp - all small dishes. The sesame chicken was my fav. Husband liked the pot stickers best. For dessert we had the brownie cookie with ice cream and caramel. So good. Service was excellent. We did not have a reservation but were seated immediately as we were there a bit later in the night. The place was hopping. The service staff worked well as a team and we were comfortable asking any passing server for anything we needed. Great stop. read more

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One of the best meals we've had in New Zealand. I wish my stomach was larger! We sat in the outdoor space with blankets and had hot drinks. The pork belly was incredible. The roasted broccoli and mozzarella-risotto balls were so tasty. Our only mistake was not to save room for dessert. read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner. The food is very strong tasting and there's a lot of ingredients mixed in each dish. The taste was too strong for me. The service was nice. There's an indoor and semi outdoor area with heaters and blankets. Parking is around the block and you have to pay at a kiosk via card. read more

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We came here at the recommendation of the front desk staff at Quest Apt (stay there if in Rotorua/close to everything). Wait staff sat us promptly and got us menus and water. He advised us to order everything all at the same time to avoid wait times. The location is convenient and close to other great dining option. The peach tea I got was really good, got stronger closer to the bottom so I had to wait for some ice to melt, but it was really peachy and I would for sure order again. We started with the mozzarella balls which were amazing. Think arancini balls but cheesier! We also had the green chicken curry (it tasted so good I forgot to take a pic). The green curry was so flavorful with tender chicken and lots of fresh veggies. Will definitely return when we find ourselves back in Rotorua. read more

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The restaurant with the To Kill a Mockingbird protagonists namesake is located on the popular Eat Street. Plates are small but the prices sort of reflect that Spice Rubbed Lamb rump Rubbed with just the right amount of spices (not hot). Adorned with nicely presented salad of broccoli, lentils, pear salad, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese. Smoked aubergine (eggplant) and a nice semi-rich orange puree. The meat is served medium to medium well even though I clarified it to be medium rare. Spiced Fish Patties Summer slaw, coconut mint chutney, tomato chili sambal. This dish is unique, like a fish version of crabcake. Soy Braised Pork Tacos Paired with a yummy asian slaw, salsa, corn chips, pork is well simmered and flavorful. The tortilla crispy and soft at the same time They took us in for a late lunch and the service was pretty prompt Im rounding up to a 4-star experience. That's all read more

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4.5/5 for me, a great casual dinner with solid food. The restaurant has a pub feel and had a killer playlist throughout our dinner. Service was good and attentive even though the restaurant was pretty busy --a reservation is a good idea for popular eating times. Our host recommended 2 small and 2 large plates for two people. In my opinion that's probably too much food --my husband and I are even big eaters. The pork dumplings were tasty and the risotto balls were excellent to start. We got a side of fries that were probably some of the best I've ever had. For our large plates, we ordered the vegan thali and the braised sticky pork. The vegan thali was very good, with the kidney bean curry as a highlight while the korma curry had a bit too much coconut flavor. Our braised pork came out last and we were so full by that point. The pork was very good but the coconut rice it sat upon was too congealed for my personal taste. We couldn't say no to dessert so we tried the bread & butter pudding to finish. It was good however the berry coulis on the bottom was a tad overpowering. Overall, still a very satisfying meal and a fun menu to pick from! read more

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Had an incredible visit! Must stop here if you are vegan. Some of the best dishes we had. Vegan dumplings, Bhaji, and tofu steaks were all incredible. read more

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You cannot visit Rotorua without enjoying a meal at Atticus Finch. Wow! Delectable foods prepared with love and attention to every detail. We enjoyed the ginger sesame fried chicken, the pork dumpling, and spiced lamb rump before rounding out our dinner with their cheesecake with lemon curd, rose and pistachio ice cream, and halva crumble. Our only regret is that we must travel south tomorrow and can't eat here again. read more

Excellent for dinner. Good quality food and experience. Variety of interesting and tasty choices, well prepared.

I'd give 6 stars if possible. The owner himself is so involved in the process that inevitably the quality shows in the appearance, service, and food. We had the lamb, sirloin, pork belly, and chicken. The concept of shareable plates was perfect for our family trip to New Zealand. The meat needed no knives as it tender beyond words. Visit twice if you are in town read more

Atticus Finch is not only a great lawyer who judges people by character, not their skin color, but it is also a nice place to get dinner in Rotorua, New Zealand. Food is good, service is good--so real no complaints about this joint. If you're in a big party, it would behoove you to make a reservation. read more

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I read so many good reviews that I had to come here. I was disappointed. I think it's overhyped and expensive. The food wasn't that good. I didn't give it a three stars because it may be good for others, but it was definitely not to my taste. To each their own. The service was excellent but the food wasn't that great. I couldn't even find one dish that I liked. And that's really sad since we ordered a lot of dishes. read more

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Wow! Incredible! Fantastic! Remarkably remarkable! Exceptionally exceptional! Calling all "Foodies", I just dined here and can't wait to return for another creative culinary experience enhanced by a delectable menu of tapas, side dishes, and main plates delivered in an amazing award-winning artistic presentation akin to the front cover of a food & wine magazine. Atticus Finch has no real competition on Eat Street as it is in a class, perhaps universe, by itself. If you appreciate culinary art, attentive service, tantalizing tastes, and yes, class, in your dining experience, get yourself in here before we both starve! Bon appétit! read more

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The peanut butter dessert was amazing. Great food! Service was fast and staff was nice.

Loved It! The Food was Great! Service was wonderful!! Love the Tapas style. Get to share and try multiple items. Location was right in the center of everything! read more

The best dinner so far on our trip. All the meals were unbelievably flavorful with interesting combinations. Loved the vibe- outdoor setting. The staff is so upbeat, fun and helpful. Put this in your plans - make a reservation and come here. read more

The owner of our b and b suggested this restaurant...AND suggested reservations. Good call on both counts. I just saw To Kill a Mockingbird in CA (USA) on Broadway soit was an added treat to see all of the names from the play/movie on the menu. Great outdoor seating, good wait staff, delicious food!!' read more

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Atticus Finch (noun) 1. a lawyer from To Kill A Mockingbird who defends people by their character 2. a great restaurant in Rotorua Lunch at Atticus Finch was awesome! Food was good and service was quite prompt. The location is also spectacular with a beautiful park overlooking Lake Rotorua! There are also so many restaurants on the same street. I recommend the fried halloumi and the angus steak sandwich. We also got the spiced lamb rump to share and it was pretty good! read more

True hospitality and a delightful evening of wonderful tastes. A very nice and creative use of herbs and spices here. The arancini were delicious! The lamb rump comes with a delightful salad and a sauce seasoned with fenugreek and other exotics that keep your taste buds a tingle. read more

I had a vegan dish with roasted pumpkin and puy lentils with cashew cream. It was so delicious!

This is amazing place! Outdoor dining and yummy selection of food. I had the shrimp tacos and they were good. Loaded fries were good too (get them with bacon) read more

Great tapas place. Has a nice drink menu. We tried a few of the small plates and they were all delicious. Especially the Mexican pulled jackfruit. read more

Amazing food and great service at a great price! Prepare for a wait but it's worth it.

Great place on Eat Street! Here are some things we tried, fried halumah, sesame chicken, pork and vegan dumplings, cauliflower steak with Moroccan salad, risotto balls, pumpkin...everything came out as it was ready and we shared it all. So many good tastes in my mouth! Everyone enjoyed it! read more

We loved our dinner so much at Atticus Finch that we came back the next night. Don't miss ordering the dumplings - fantastic! Service was great as well! read more

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We found this place online and based on the strong reviews decided to give it a try. They are located right in the middle of "eat street", a block-long collection of hip and lively restaurants of every stripe. Most of the tables are outside BUT ONLY AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE MAKING A RESERVATION, which is easy to do at their website online. I booked the night before without any issues for 7 pm on a Saturday. As this is a tapas place-we ordered a bunch of different small plates: -Whipped goat cheese with Beet-Rhubarb relish-came with a number of thin crostini-very good -rocket (arugula) salad with Parmesan -a bit light on the dressing but we felt we needed some greens-just ok -garlic bread-about 6 savory pieces-good but as expected -crispy mozzarella risotto balls with blue cheese sauce (on the side)-blazing hot and quite good -ginger sesame fried chicken tenders with lime mayo-crispy and yummy, one of the best -Garlic&ginger fried prawns (shrimp)-very strong ginger taste but when eaten with the slaw-SOO GOOD. All in all an excellent meal and 6 small plates was probably 1more than we needed. Highly recommended read more

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Cauliflower Rice Balls are a MUST!!! The Cauliflower rice balls were amazing! The sauce it came with was amazing as well! Service was great, drinks were cold and good as well. We also had shrimp and some steak. It was a really good dinner and i would def recommend this place to come for dinner. It was nice to have the heater on a cold night. read more

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Located in the heart of Rotorua city center, Eat Streat Rotorua is a unique and vibrant dining destination for international cuisines. And among some of the popular selections in this hot spot, Atticus Finch serves local New Zealand cuisine with a flare of international influence. Menu options are presented in tapas style with selection of dishes that allows a series of tastes to be passed around and enjoyed together. See food photos for eyes-tasting! P.S. Rotorua is a small town in New Zealand's North Island and renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture. read more

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This was the best food we had during our 5 day trip on the North Island. Incredibly flavorful and innovative dishes. I wish we could come back and just work our way through the whole menu. Everything from the ambiance to the friendly staff was perfect. The place started to really fill up by 6p so either go early or make a reservation. I split 4 dishes with my husband but easily could have ordered a few more. I thought we'd want to eat at a few places nearby but quickly discovered we should have just stayed here the whole night. Highly recommend the cauliflower dish and the whipped goat cheese. read more

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We were traveling from USA to NZ. We stopped in for drinks and dinner, however they wouldn't serve us drinks wo seeing our passports. We ordered 4 different apps. All were very over priced ( ie 4 dumplings for $24). The worst part was when we ordered nacho chips and salsa, 80% of the chips were stale. The ambiance was not great if you weren't sitting outside. Service was not fast, but was able to explain the serving sizes to us. read more

The ambience of this restaurant is quaint and whimsical. It's located in a trendy block of town appropriately called Eat Street. Offerings are intended to share which is a great way to try their variety of small and large plates. The range of options was impressive and all the food was prepared with precision and was delicious. We had the fried cauliflower, chili chicken and halloumi cheese salad, all of which were delicious. The chocolate mousse for dessert topped it all off. Service was deserving of 5-stars too with a friendly and attentive staff, thanks to Shovani. This was the best meal we had on our whole trip to New Zealand, don't miss this place. read more

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If horrible hospitality was the goal they are the rockstars of it. I would say they are the most unethical restaurant I've ever attempted eating. We arrived, no host, no staff that cared to do the door. We walked 50 feet over and a hideous women ran up with a wood sign that said closed. I said we have been trying to be seated and she said if I place the sign down then no more food. I said we waited for you to seat us. This is absurd! The sun just barely set, your business cares more about going home then tending to the customers. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, these rude business need to be taught the customers are why they have business in the first place!!!! read more

Atticus Finch - This picture was taken one hour later, then the refusal to serve. The customers obviously are not happy, look at them. - New Zealand Near Me - Rotorua, BOP

Food was pretty good but lacking in a few areas, definitely not outstanding. Service was sub-par. They were short staffed so we expected longer waits but a drink was made and sitting at the end of the bar not delivered for 10 minutes and not able to be enjoyed with the food. read more

Really good, really creative small dishes. We had several meat dishes and something made of pumpkin, all really tasty. Bring your adventurous palate and your appetite! read more

We had a nice table outside that provided a prime 'people watching' spot. Our dinner was leisurely and relaxing. Food and service were good. Food: Lots of flavors/textures - Fried Cauliflower, Miso Prawns, Peppered Beef Sirloin, Chili Chicken Service: Friendly, helpful staff. Kitchen was a little slow with extended waits between shared items. Ambiance: Casual, high energy (busy Sunday night) read more

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Our server was not very nice and didn't seem to want to answer questions or interact with us lol. But we were having too good of a time to care much. That was the only downside to an otherwise really wonderful meal. They have a vegan menu (pictured below) that has fun and delicious options that aren't just "you can pay for this whole bowl but we'll leave off the top three expensive ingredients that actually make this a meal". We had a delicious jackfruit nachos dish and a roasted cauliflower dish. They both were truly delicious and unique. www.ForGoodnessSeyks.com IG: www.instagram.com/ForGoodnessSeyks IG: www.instagram.com/ForGoodnessSeyks_Foodie read more

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While there are some good options on the menu, my overall experience was mediocre. The risotto balls were great, pavlova was good, but much of the rest of our food was decent, nothing special. In particular, the dirty chai latte was far below par- it just tasted like a bad cappuccino with no sense of chai. Ultimately, the restaurant seems to have no identity. They try to capture too many cuisines and seem to have a "fusion" of everything that just results in underwhelming food. Furthermore, I felt like our waitress had forgotten about us, leaving us for nearly an hour without a word. read more

The peanut butter for dessert was the highlight of this restaurant !!!! A must. We shared small plates of halloumi and cauliflower with dates. I personally liked the halloumi plate more than the cauliflower because it was more salty. For the large plates we tried the lamb and the chicken breast. Both were delicious! Although we felt that the chicken breast didn't need grapes in the dish, made it too sugary. For dessert I went with the peanut butter and my wife went with the coconut tart (the only vegan option). My dessert easily won but I'm biased given I'm sucker for peanut butter. read more

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Very tasty inventive combos. We had the fried chicken, lamb, cauliflower, and squid. Don't worry- lots of veggies served with almost all plates. Lemonade was also very refreshing. read more

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Chic, trendy, modern. Our experience was pleasant and the food was delicious. Drinks were not very strong but they had some creative options. I went for the pork belly which was great and would recommend! read more

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