Fish and chips.... cooked in oil that must be as old as Paihia itself. Inedible. On ordering did…read moreask if fish was fresh and battered on premises and told yes. BIG LIE! Fish infact frozen battered portions cooked in very brown oil. Batter was thick and doughy. I don't want anyone else to get caught out. Stay clear!

The fish was cooked just right. Very fresh and delicious. Their fries are good as well. The…read moreprice is so reasonable. I recommend this takeaway shop100%.

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.

The food was so expertly crafted and carefully put together. They have many opinions for even the…read morefussiest of eaters. There is something for everyone at burger bank and the prices won't put a dent in your wallet either with everything on the menu under $20 if even that. There was quite a wait for the food but let me tell you it's worth it when you take that first bite. I waited about 20minuets for my burger but I think it was worth it as long as your with good company. The interior is amazing too I love the vibe you get in there and the warm welcome you get from the staff.

Order took ages and came out cold, also asked for changes to be made to burger (no mustard no…read moretomato) and my burger came back to only be one patty lettuce and heaps of mustard not even half the stuff that was meant to be on the burger even my drink tasted watered down, was such a shame as I thought it would be great. Pretty expensive too.

A new favorite tradition will be to get the fish and chips takeaway and head out to Long Beach for…read morea picnic. Great food at a great price. Not keen on the fried squid.

Should be the best Fish&Chips in town!…read more Owner seems to know every local customer, which means she has been running this business well for years. Burgers, Chips&Wedges, a lot of deep-fried goodies including fresh daily fish, and out of expectation, you can order pineapple fritter here and other fried sweets. What a find. Order the daily fish&chips combo with $10, then walk out and eat in the sun. Heaven.

A great little neighborhood spot for a casual brekkie or lunch. Fish n chips or burgers and chips…read morewith good coffees too. The chicken sandwich looked particularly good but not fussy. Renovations over the last few years have added more indoor seating in addition to a covered deck. All ages stop in to catch up.

Awesome take away Restaurant!! Probably the best food I had so far in NZ. We tried fish&chips with…read moreside salad and had Cappuccino and cake afterwards. Everything was yummie! Prices are totally worth it. And they care about the environment and do not use plastic plates, cups ... Thumbs up!!!

Food was very yummy worth it. Had friendly service and lovely ambiance. I would highly recommend to…read moremy friends and family.

Food was yummy. Friendly service and lovely ambiance. Would highly recommend yo my friends and…read morefamily.

While the menu has MUCH more than fish and chips, we both had to the fish and chips, one snapper…read moreand another catch-of-the-day. Tater cost an extra $3 per serving, which seems silly, but the beer batter fish was great and the fries we good and abundant. They have a great bar menu, as well. I enjoyed a Monteith's Brown (Porter) while my wife had a nice hazy IPA. There are several nice choices for food, here, especially sea food, that I would try if I had longer, but we were quite happy with this choice.

We went on the recommendation of other reviews and we're not disappointed! The staff was friendly…read moreand helpful and the food outstanding. I ordered pan fried gurnard with chips (though I should have gone with battered), my girlfriend had battered gem fish. We had a chowder to share. The table next to us had the massive platter for two, which immediately caused me to have order envy! It's not until it's demonstrated that one truly understands the difference between the experienced expert professionals and the merely bumbling clown: nothing was over salted, greasy, soggy, or tasteless. Everything was fresh and expertly prepared. It makes you wonder why we put up with stuff that leaves the paper it's wrapped in clear from grease. Don't settle for sub par, just come here to get the best. Best time is in between the rushes after 14:30 but before 16:30.

This was our first stop on our trip around the north island. My travel buddy was craving a burger…read moreand Auckland is surprisingly full of vegan burger joints. Black dog was tucked away beside the Empire Tavern. Look for the wooden sign with the paw print. Our trio had the Beef Smash Burger, the Brisket burger and the Chicken Sandwich. You can add fries and a beer for $11NZD. There was only one beer available (a hazy IPA which was *mwah* so good!) the fries were more of a Dutch cut than shoestring, but they were also very very good! The pickle chips were sweet pickles; also tasty. It's a small place, with three tables and a long counter. There is an interior connection to the tavern next door. Service was great. There seemed to be two people working this lunch. Front of house takes orders, pours beers and grills the burgers, and operates the fryer. Back of house does the dishes and restocks. Efficient and delicious. If time allows or if we ever come back, I'll be back.

This place is permanently closed. But Empire Tavern is still there. The cheeseburger is great at…read morethe Tavern.