Very cool spot right on the Tasman sea. Beautiful view. Great food enjoyed the fish and the…read moreseafood pasta dish. Wine may have been opened more than a day. The gentleman was not overly friendly. The place is unique. Still had Christmas decor up. Not sure if we will revisit again.

European tavern style food, super fresh and tasty fish and veges. This place has a cosy atmosphere…read moreand a great look to it. There are great views of the water and surrounding beach and often there is wildlife to look at through the windows we can listen to the sea and the sounds of the elements outside. Our eggs were poached perfectly!

Hands down the best meal we've had in New Zealand so far, and we've been chasing great food the…read morewhole trip. We started with Maple Old Fashioneds, which were tasty though a touch watered down for a cocktail that's supposed to be spirit-forward -- maybe a Kiwi preference thing, but it's really the only note on an otherwise flawless night. For starters, the venison tartare and ceviche were both light, refreshing, and beautifully done. The tartare in particular let the minerality of the venison really shine through. For mains we went with the picanha and beef cheeks, plus sides of crispy potatoes and the gnocchi. Picanha on the menu alone sets this place apart -- it's a phenomenal cut that deserves way more recognition outside Brazilian cuisine, and they nailed it, especially with the chimichurri. The beef cheeks were equally impressive: fall-apart tender, melting texture, incredible depth of flavor. We ended up dipping the crispy potatoes in both the chimichurri and the beef cheek juices, which tells you everything. The blue cheese gnocchi deserves its own paragraph. Our son doesn't even like blue cheese and loved it -- the cheese was subtle, not overpowering, and the gnocchi itself was the most pillowy we've ever had. We liked it so much we ordered a second round. Worth the visit for that dish alone. We finished with the toffee custard -- think flan, but thicker and even silkier. A perfect way to end the meal. Service was warm and knowledgeable -- Dimitri took great care of us. Can't recommend this place enough.

Very good food with a contemporary menu. Attentive service but also some big groups and therefore…read morevery loud.

Very pretty interior, and very bright! Lots on the menu, and quick service! They also do takeout…read moreand eat in. The wine glasses are adorable! I didn't have a problem on Saturday but did on a Sunday getting a table around noon.

Standout service. Efficient and very warm and friendly…read more Perfect place for a coffee and scone!!

We arrived grumpy, tired, and hungry. We left wit full bellies and a much better attitude! Highly…read morerecommend this beautiful spot with lovely staff.

Fantastic spot on the coast. Walk the coastline walkway from town and build up an appetite for…read moredelicious food. We had a yummy fejoia and raspberry muffin

One of few places that are good at both lunch and dinner - Elixir Cafe . This time the treat was a…read moredinner menu item cooked for lunch. Pan-fried fish with #Lyonnaise potatoes, charred capsicum purée, tomato salsa, pickled fennel and capers' popcorn.

This place is famous for it's Mince on Toast. If that sounds like it might float your boat check it…read moreout. The service this time around was pretty crap though, we had to go up and get our own menus and were looked at weirdly when we asked for another drinks menu. There were no high chairs which is a pain when you have a toddler. Weirdly there were a lot of toddlers in this establishment as well, and I bet every parent there thought the same as me! Last time around at this place I do not remember the service being so poor, so it may have just been an off day! When i came to the menu this time New Plymouth however I chose to branch out and get something more "exotic". Southern Fried chicken and Waffles with Louisiana style Hollandaise was the pick. It came out and looked the part but the waffles were soggy the chicken was good the Louisiana style Hollandaise was relatively flavorless. So all around underwhelming really. Although this time around my experience was underwhelming this place is generally pretty good. Like I said at the beginning if fancy mince and toast is the kinda thing to float your breakfast or brunch boat I suggest you call in and visit these guys, that's the local go to dish and always a winner!

Food was extraordinary. I had the pulled pork burger and it was a 10 out of 10. Great service…read more The staff was extremely nice. The customers were pleasant and happy. New Zealanders are so friendly! Good atmosphere.

Best cafe I sampled in New Plymouth. Slightly out of the main shopping area but worth the visit…read more Awesome counter of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches, fritters, pies and so much more on a great menu. Huge emphasis on fresh ingredients. Clearly lots of people agree because the place was packed and buzzing. Quirky atmosphere and decor, including the staff uniforms. And to top it off, great coffee

Like the other reviewer before me, as an American abroad I too felt a patriotic duty to visit the…read moreDeluxe Diner - and it did not disappoint. The Deluxe is slathered in Americana, and even a visit for a coffee offers up a feast for the eyes. The food is not too bad either. The portions are American sized (huge) but the menu is very kiwi. That said, it was well worth the visit and we came back the next day for breakfast too!

Because I can't quite describe all the reasons why I adore this place, I'm going to post a list of…read moreall the reasons I love Deluxe Diner. - Chocolate Milkshakes - a cabinet of pies, new selection each day - A list of delicious sundaes - Burger in a bowl - Cherry Coke - Curly Fries served with gravy - Collect points - Friendly and accommodating staff - passionate chefs - delightful 50s decor - Buttermilk Pancakes - Smoked Salmon Bagels - Plate of the Day - Free wifi - their infinite list of sides

We met up with my buddy that lives in New Plymouth and let him choose where to take us for dinner…read more He comes to The Good Home for after work drinks sometimes so we decided to check them out for dinner. We dropped in on a Thursday (around 6:00pm). Decently busy with most people outside on the patio enjoying the weather. The menu is broken into share/start, pizza, burgers, salads, mains, desserts, platter, steaks and stone grills. They have daily specials and lucky for us, Wednesday and Thursday is $15.00 NZD stone grills. - 2x Steak stone grill ($15.00 NZD) - these came with a side of fries and coleslaw. Fries could have been crisper but the coleslaw was better than expected. The steak was a good size and comes out hot, cooking on the stone so you can cook it to your preference. The sauce was tasty too. - Mexican pizza ($20.00 NZD) - pork, peppadew, sweet corn, spring onion, sour cream and avocado. We thought this would be real avocado but it was some weird tubbed avocado cream sauce. Tasted fake and looked extremely unappealing. The dough/crust wasn't bad but they scrimped on the toppings. Nothing special. Stick with their daily specials. Worth it! Everything else was standard.

The food is so tasty the staff are talkative and nice it's served in nice dishes I highly recommendread more

Nice spot for a great crispy thin pizza! They had more than just pizzas too and a large drink list…read more Service was very quick - granted I was one of 3 people there for the odd time between lunch and dinner. It's decorated for dressy or casual dining.

Creative menu with great combinations. Service with a smile, short waiting time. Beautiful views of…read morethe ocean, walkway and city. Good prices. We ordered lemonada with passionfruit pulp and mint accompanied with Vietnamese salad and mussels with white wine sauce. The dish stood out for me as fresh, aromatic and bright.

I have dined at Pankawalla many times. Fine dining at average prices. Consistently good food and…read moreservice.Always at the top of my favorites.

Great atmosphere and seating arrangement. Very pleasant service by the staff. Food and drink was…read moreserved very promptly, food was hot and fresh. We got the couple dinner deal which proved to be great value for money