While staying 3 days in Mangonui, from the US, we met up with some Kiwi cousins that I've never…read morebeen introduced to the 29 years of my life. It was after the first time trying this restaurant in the morning that it quickly became a ritual. The food is great, freshly made, good service and a view to fit anyone's morning of the bay.

Absolutely amazing. Stunning view. I give this 5 stars in respect to Northland cafes and…read morerestaurants. If you are driving up north you should stop here for sure. Coffee is EXCELLENT. I am particularly fussy about my coffee and this rivals some of the best I've tried across the globe; London,nyc,USA and Europe. Has the French toast "Frenchie" and my husband had some sort of breakfast with beans. We ended up getting another flat white takeaway as it was that good. They have gluten free options. Cake, etc, pies, hot dogs... A wide selection but all done very well. Highly recommend.

We booked a table for 6 30 on a Friday, and then place was packed and very noisywhen we arrived…read more We shared the Haku Kingfish sashimi starter, which had a yummy ponzu sauce and some interesting tapioca crackers, which were black with small white blisters - really unusual. Main course was the market fish, a bl we fin tuna variant on a wonderful green sauce that's apparently a local delicacy, although we passed on the beef lardons that normally go with it. Even without the lardons, it was fantastic For desert, they named to Manchester a vegan chocolate cheesecake option. That, and a couple of glasses of port, rounded off the evening nicely

We had a short time for a light lunch and decided to stop in. Our server was very friendly and…read morehelpful. When I asked what she recommended, she said that the Aglio and the Te Ika Mata are great paired together - so that what we went for. The Aglio is Confit garlic, Rosemary salt and Truffle Mascarpone. The Te Ika Mata is raw market fish (cod today), coconut, coriander, chili and lime. The Aglio was warm and fresh and the the confit garlic had a great flavor without being overpowering and was very good. The Te Ika Mata had a wonderful flavor - a hint of lime mixed with the coriander (cilantro for those from the U.S. in a liquid with subtle coconut flavor. The flavors worked so well together - I was very pleasantly surprised and our server was right - the two (Aglio and Te Ika Mata) worked very well together. It was light yet satisfying and I would absolutely order it again!

Great bar, awesome oysters and loads of tapas to choose from. Attentive service and friendly…read morestaff. Great views across the bay, and dog friendly!

Would definitely recommend! We had the Khan Bros, the lamb (can't remember the name), the 6-oyster…read moreplatter, as well as the piña cola style cocktail at the top of the drink menu. All were great. Khan Bros and the oyster platter were standouts--both were inventive and tasty. Service was friendly and attentive (though we came on a slow Monday night so I don't know how it gets when busy). You'll have to wade through pictures on here to find the menu in case you want to take a peep beforehand as the menu on their site seems to be out of date.

The Thai hit the high marks on Food Service and Ambiance. We had the Angry Pig and Chicken Curry…read more Both were excellent.

Great view of the harbour & great service. In a quiet little sea side town but it was fully booked…read moreso we knew we were getting good food! Food was very delicious & our waiter was very friendly & helpful. Typical, laid back kiwi style service with authentic Thai food will definitely eat here again.

It looks a bit rough but don't be put off. Bar staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Quick…read moreservice. There are two dart boards of you are into that and big X O's so you can play a game. Ordered snapper and chips... Was divine. Their portion servings for wine were brilliant!!! If you are going for a snack they have snapper strips and the chips are really good. Portion sizes are good value for money!!!

Great customer service, clean facilities, guy was friendly had a mocha with the fish and chips, was…read moresmall but tasty and filling. The tartare sauce was really good. Was my first visit today and I would definitely return.

Very nice café in Mangonui with very good Chai Latte and Flat White. You have a great view to the…read moreharbour bay. The service was very good. We did not eat anything, but the food served to the other guests looked delicious.

Worked here until the french chef tried to sexually harass me twice and I waved my knife in his…read moreface. Be aware if the salad bar still exists, they reuse the previous days waste and add the new salad underneath.

I visited with my family for dinner, they were all so nice to us and the whole environment was so…read morewelcoming. The food was outstanding, I got the veggie lasagna and from what I've had this whole trip it was the best veggie choice I've had. They also had amazing fish and meat options, the fish was cooked so nicely and the chicken was good (or so I heard from my mom, I don't eat meat so you just have to trust her)

The food is amazing! Try the fish and chips. You can choose the type of fish you get and it's all…read morefresh caught that morning. The kumora chips are so incredible we came the next day to have more!!! Absolutely tasty!!!

Two of us came for our first Fish 'n Chips lunch in New Zealand. We ordered the catch of the day,…read morechips, two scallops and a king prawn each. I had not been in New Zealand since 2022 and was looking forward to fresh fish. The fish, although fresh, was a bit greasy for my liking. The scallops were fantastic and the king prawn was "okay". The venue was fantastic as it sat over the water overlooking the beautiful harbour. The staff were certainly warm and friendly. The price, however, at $72 was a lot higher than I thought it should have been. Maybe influenced by the tourist market but a bit excessive.

Excellent selection of truly fresh fish, battered to order - I tried the Gurnard, oysters, mussels…read moreand scallops - all tasty but the SCALLOP was SUBLIME, big and juicy and fresh with the roe attached. They also had fresh Hoki and Tarakihi available that day - they post the catch of the day on the wall. Clearly a shop that knows and takes pride in its fish. Very friendly and fast, and they do a brisk local business because they are good, but also it's one of the few lunch stops with fresh fast food along the northern highway so a good stop on the way to or from the beaches. They will also cook your own fish if you like!

Juicy burgers on burger night, couldn't be happier. A unique lamb burger with creative toppings,…read moreand some really yummy sauce I was hungry and this hit the spot perfectly! My husband got the pulled pork, and I couldn't decide if I wanted to make him trade me or hoard my lamb to myself. Great options, good beer prices, and a nice atmosphere it's a good little dinner spot.

Found this place just 100M from the waterfront. Had a really good tropical feel, the burgers were…read moreonly $10 each and they had a great range and choice. The burgers tastes amazing and the chips were done just right. Had a mango and coconut vodka cocktail which tasted amazing as well. Again had a good cocktail range all for about $12. Overall was a great experience, would recommend and come again.