Best Steak sandwich in town well worth a visit The Phoenix…read moreon the Strand Gastropub with an atmosphere!

While road tripping across the north island of NZ we stopped by The Phoenix in Tauranga for lunch…read moreand it didn't disappoint. The Angus burger was terrific and paired well with the golden lager. Nice atmosphere and staff was friendly.

Wish this place was still around - Tauranga nightlife is so terrible. The service was good - bring…read moreit back!

Oh god, shoot me. I mean, if you're drunk and want to party, you don't have any other option,…read moreespecially if your partying goes until 2am/3am. But if you are mildly not drunk and enjoy hearing an entire song, skip Bahama Hut and just go home, I swear you'd probably have more fun. There's a cover charge here of $5 on Saturdays, which I plainly do not understand. Am I paying $5 because you expect me not to order a drink? Hell no, I need 10 drinks to enjoy myself here ffs. There are some good things about Bahama Hut. If you're used to partying in Turkey or Serbia, it may suit your tastes. It's crowded, hot, and sweaty, so you'll definitely feel like you're back in Eastern Europe. But what I can't understand, and the main problem with every place in Tauranga, is that the DJ is appalling. I mean, worst DJ ever. I mean, one of the worst DJs I've ever repeatedly gone back to. He plays about 30 seconds of every song, mashed up with whatever he's got lined up next. That would be fine if he played the best parts of those songs maybe, or if they created a new song somehow. But it's just musical ADHD. I literally cannot stand it. Just when I'm about to get into something it changes again. Barf barf barf. Whatever, I'm 29 years old. Maybe I'm just too old for this shit.

We had a great lunch time dining experience,as always the food is delicious, good portions and…read moregreat service. I always feel special when greeted by Rochelle and his staff. Thank you for a fabulous experience.

Situated right on the Strand by the water, Macau has a perfect location…read more This Asian fusion restaurant proposes nice delicate dishes in a great atmosphere. We started our lunch outside, enjoying the sun and the view on Macau's nice terrace. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and it started to pour once we had started our mains. The staff was very friendly and moved all our dishes and drinks inside before anything got wet. In the end it wasn't too bad as the restaurant's decor is really cool. I really liked the origami graphic chart used throughout, from the menus to the toilet signs. But most importantly, the food was great! My salt & pepper soft shell crab was served on a nice salad. They were yummy and perfectly cooked. All my friends were also very satisfied with their dishes. If you are in the neighborhood, don't hesitate to stop by, you won't regret it !

Raft has changed a lot since those old reviews - we head in there after training on a Thursday…read morenight, great staff great bear, nice interior, and a good steak deal.

Nice and warm on a rainy day. Good menu selection plus coffees. Menu eclectic and selection of some…read moreold favourites modernized, with the exception of traditional Louise Cake. The beer battered fries (Chips) and the corn fritters were very good. Only complaint was that coffees took way too long to be brought to the table. Only one barista on during the lunch period and obviously overwhelmed. Free WiFi.

Great quality and wine, beer flights. Great herb bar fries with gravy and cheese. Try their New…read moreZealand steak plate meals. A very relaxing atmosphere and close to the beach.

Big open interior with plenty of drink options and additional seating in the loft. Food was okay to…read moregood with fairly quick service. We went on a rainy day but I imagine this would be lovely on a summer night where you could sit on the patio. I would probably go again to try their feijoa cider ( seasonal) and try and experience during the summer

What a great place to try some excellent cider and get lunch. It was very busy during the summer…read moreholiday, so if time is a factor go elsewhere. For us, the wait was worth it, the staff were very friendly and helpful ( made sure we avoided some food allergies) and the views were amazing.

The food here was so fantastic - we went twice during our stay! I am an avid Japanese food lover…read moreand was extremely impressed with the food quality. The T-bar roll is a MUST. The shrimp is out of this world. Restaurants on the street are typically expensive because of the fabulous view. With Takara you get a fantastic and reasonably priced meal, while enjoying the beautiful ambiance of being near the water. Lovely staff paired with excellent food - a recipe for success.

Great sushi, but the service could use an upgrade. It was so slow. Too slow. Pretty good taste and…read morepresentation though. I would recommend to a friend.

We were looking for a fish and chips place along this stretch of streets with many options. It had…read moresome sign saying was a top choice for locals so decided to try it. We were able to get outside seating and it wasn't too busy around 830pm on a Friday night. We split a seafood bucket since we weren't overly hungry which worked alright but it is more of a single to 1.5 person meal. The food was fair for the price but nothing amazing. And the service was a little lacking (had to go up to staff twice to get ketchup and then for the bill) and didn't get any refills on the water.

Really wanted to try New Zealand steak at a nice restaurant. This place did not disappoint. Great…read moreservice and excellent selection of wines and food options.

This is only for the dessert, have not had other food there yet…read more I remembered this restaurant through a food market tried their dessert looks very yum and taste quite different, very European and made by themselves unlike lots of other cafes no own made desserts. So I made my visit again to try other desserts. Still quite good. Like the Tiramisu.

This has to be the best German/Austrian food in the southern hemisphere…read more Valentine's schnitzel and Stefan's cakes and pastries are truly world class! Try the gypsy schnitzel and the sacher torte, amazing.