My pizza was delicious and my husband enjoyed his burger. Sweet ambiance, relaxed laid back…read morerestaurant with good food. Clean establishment : )

Ronnie was there to greet us at the door. Try to figure out the word of the day from the jumble of…read moreletters on the blackboard

Overall great vibes and great flavors. They put a lot of care into changing up their menu regularly…read moreto showcase different local or seasonal items which makes for a fun experience. The service is a little hit or miss at peak times, and they seem to forget about us after we get seated, so prepare to be a bit assertive to get attention.

Don't visit this place during busy times. They take on way too many customers/tables than they can…read moreservice. We ordered just two dishes. Oysters, which doesn't require cooking, and one hot dish. The oysters came out after 10 mins, as expected. But after more than a hour, and no second dish, we walked out as they repeatedly gave untrustworthy wait times. When we ordered, we were told a 30 minute wait. After 50 minutes of no dish, we enquired. Waitress talked to chef, came back with an exact 7 minutes needed. 12 minutes later, still no dish. Waitress goes to kitchen again, comes back with 2 minutes. Guess what happened when 2 minutes later passed... No offer to comp dishes or drinks while waiting, no sincere apologies. Just an excuse than "it's busy at the moment, food will take longer". So yeah, just don't go during busy times. Clearly too popular and they're treating it like a cash cow now. Oysters weren't actually that good. Small oysters, not juicy and tasty. We had oysters at another place in town the same day, and it was night and day.

Perfect brunch spot, shaded by trees next to the river. Thankfully, they post their holiday hours…read moreon their IG and were open New Year's Day. We got the Eggs Benedict with bacon, and burger, both were delicious though the burger is a little sweet (comes with beets and BBQ sauce). Servers were friendly and accommodating. They also have a selection of coffee, pastries, juices and sandwiches to go.

The River Kitchen was so amazing we went both mornings when we were in Nelson. The Eggs Benedict…read morewith mushrooms and bacon was delish and so were the chicken bites. The baked items aren't to be missed either.

What an amazing and delicious place to die in. We had the ceviche along with the Fish of the day,…read morewhich was the snapper., the sauce accompanied to this plate was exceptionally delicious. We were served by Brooke, super delightful. The staff was wonderful and attentive. Thank you for a delicious dinner. Thank you Headchef Daisy for a wonderful dinner.

Awful place with terrible food and service. Honestly felt like they were being racist against my…read moretable full of Asians. Many tables were sat and had ordered after us but got their food before us - same dishes that we ordered. Some of those tables even finished their meals before ours arrived. After 45 minutes, we asked about our food and then they all magically turned up. The table next to us confirmed with the server that the fish of the day was frozen and not caught that day. The steak we order was tough and so was the lamb. Lastly, the floor of my seat was littered with food. They just sat us at a dirty table. I recommend the Indian restaurant down the street instead.

A good burger shop by the beach. That's all you need to know about this place…read more The place runs on Kaiteriteri time so just grab a seat and relax while you wait for them to call your number. The food is worth the wait so don't fret. I got greedy and ordered the humpty. It was a mountain of a burger and I was almost too full at the last bite and even more so after the fries. Overall, it's a good spot to grab food after you get dropped off by the boats on the beach after a day hiking in Abel Tasman National Park.

If you enjoy crummy service, filthy dishes impersonating clean ones, and fish that tastes like the…read morebottom of a shoe - stop here and have lunch. Otherwise, don't be tempted (as I and other weary travelers have been), by the siren song of a cute sign, enticing name, and the promise of "Hot Food" and "Home Made Pie". Thankfully, the fish I couldn't finish didn't go to waste as a feral cat that had made its way in the restaurant was quick to pounce upon it once I stepped away from my table. The cat I'm sure will review as a five star establishment, but for me, I can't go beyond a solitary (and I would say generous) star.

Great place for a short stop on the way to Kaikoroua or Blenheim. Homemade pies for 5$. Great…read morechoice, seafood or wild goat pies, and much more. Cheap but very good food, fish and chips, burgers, lunch menu.

This place had a pleasant outdoor seating area, fairly prompt and friendly service, and good…read morecoffee, but the food was disappointing. We got the paninis (one chicken and apricot and one bacon and egg) and found them a bit bland and dry (some lettuce and tomato would have been nice). A decent pit stop on the drive from Greymouth to Abel Tasman.

Kind of in the middle of nowhere, but it's on the way from Motueka to Hokitika. It wasn't really…read morewhere we wanted to go, there were a bunch of places that were closed (as lots of stuff seemed to be in the middle of the day, I don't think it was a holiday...) so this was...I think our third option. And...totally not disappointed. Another case of the reviews from TripAdvisor and other sources not really selling this the way they should, so I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt on the rating. It's a pretty basic lunch menu - sandwiches, some soups, and I went with chili. Honestly, this is a pretty decent chili, and I feel qualified to assess given that I'm an ugly American. It came with cross cut french fry wedge thingies, and they were perfect for dipping in the chili. Plus a big scoop of sour cream and a little sweet chili sauce, like you might get for fried spring rolls at a Thai restaurant. That's...not what I would think to put on something like this, and it added a little more sweetness than I would have wanted, but...it was pretty good all the same. Something different. Definitely a worthwhile stop while you're on your way down the west coast.

What a refreshing rustic restaurant and fresh food market located in Motueka. Loved the natural,…read morerustic, and open restaurant area located just past the doors upon entering the food market, its expansive floor plan rotating between different indoor and outdoor areas. They are family-owned and operated, the love and attention put into the natural, wooded space quite apparent. Menu items are sourced locally so they are as fresh as possible. I had the Lamb Burger with their "world famous" slow roasted lamb patty, topped with a fresh picked salad, mint jelly, and tomato salsa. The lamb burger patty was actually shredded meat -- rather than minced -- and packed into a puck. It was a little tough to tear the meat, a fork coming in handy to eventually deconstruct the burger. The salad portion was extraordinary as well, requiring the use of the fork to pick away at it before crafting the burger/ sandwich. Overall though, it was ultra yummy, scrumptious burger, the mint jelly combo enhancing the enjoyability greatly. It left me feeling satiated though not overly bloated. The freshness was prominent indeed. Beers were flowing and while they claim to host a keg of nearby Hop Federation, the single offering was somewhat basic (a pilsener). I actually opted for a local Pinot Noir, a lovely pairing with the Lamb Burger. The TOAD Hall is an easy option while in Motueka and Tasman area!

Toad Hall Cafe is a gem! Beautiful and slightly rustic restaurant with a lovely country store…read moreattached. Excellent menu for breakfast and lunch (my boys LOVED the Biscoff French Toast, I enjoyed the eggs Benedict on sour dough and excellent coffee). Outdoor play area for kids, some lovely outdoor seating too. We may actually eat here all 3 days of our trip to the area!

Nice little cafe in quiet Motueka, at the base of Abel Tasman. They have lots of freshly made…read morethings to choose from in the cabinet and a full, all day breakfast menu. We ordered the museli, cheddar drop scone which was huge and a blueberry sour cream cake. Coffee was strong, and everything was fresh. Food came out fast and the ladies behind the counter were great. Recommended for a breakfast or lunch stop!

Cute little cafe for breakfast…read more There is all day breakfast and then lunch on the menu, with mostly the typical fare of eggs, pancakes, panini, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and the like. I had the pancakes, which came with maple syrup, berry sauce, a bud of whipped cream, and a slice of bacon. Vegetarian also available. The pancakes were a tad dry, but helped by the syrup. There were two pancakes, fairly wide and thick enough to make it a good serving. Service was friendly and fast enough, but it's not fast food here. 4.25 stars

Stopped in for lunch. We had the seafood chowder, club sandwiches with fries and coffees…read more The staff were attentive and the service was fast and friendly. Coffees were great and arrived quickly. The food was fantastic and good value. If anything, portions were larger than we expected! The surroundings were pleasant (even on a miserable day!) with artwork and jewellery for sale too. This would be a great spot for a sunny day with ample outdoor seating. Recommended for brunch, lunch or coffee!

Very good latte and carrot cake you can enjoy in a beautifully arranged garden or inside the house…read more The staff is very nice and definitely serve the best coffee and dessert in town