Absolutely loved my experience. Not only was the food exceptional, but so was the staff. Everyone…read morewas so welcoming and made my family and I feel comfortable. It was a very cozy, nice vibe. If I ever come back to New Zealand, I am 110% coming back to this restaurant.

Delicious pizzas, great wings, attentive staff and a really good mix of quality beers…read more We've gone back a few times since our first visit and would recommend it to anyone looking to grab a drink and some good pub fare.

A hidden gem tucked on a pedestrian walkway off the main road, the food and service here are both…read moregreat. The coffee was delicious, and not just because the win the best barista award 12 years ago. The chicken shawarma sandwich was tender, filling and well balanced. The kids schwarma was also good, though not in a sandwich I appreciated the healthy options of rice or salad (or fries). Ambiance is a local cafe with Israeli photos and flair. Would go back again if in the area.

A great location tucked up a quiet side street in a court yard, with good service, and a very tasty…read moreand smooth mocha and latte. They offer non-dairy products

We ordered a feast and had it delivered. Having had Thai at 10+ restaurants in the area I can…read morecomfortably say this was the best I've had in Whangarei. I can't wait to eat at the restaurant. My favourites this evening were Larb Ped, a brightly flavoured duck salad with a touch of mint and red onion, and the Sexy Little Duck which was a nicely spiced duck curry. All the other meals we ordered we spot on and they even got every weird order quirk we through in; Pad Thai no peanuts, etc. I will absolutely be headed to dine in here in the near future (and promise to take lots of pics!) I'll update the review then.

Definitely recommended. The Phad Thai Yellow Noodle is super tasty and the service was great.read more

A visit to the beaches near Leigh is not complete to me without a stop at the local Leigh Fish and…read moreChip Shop, I have super memories of travelling to Matakana, and making it a point to travel that little bit more to eat here. This is just a really down to earth chilled cafe run by locals, with kids whizzing past; on scooters and skateboards. I like the bohemian style furniture out front, and the funky vibe of Kiwi music that pumps out of the speakers to set the tone. I really do enjoy the freshness of the battered fish, the crisp crunch of every chip and the delicious deep fried onion rings and squid rings. If it's not a fish and chip day for you, they have a variety of yummy burgers to mull over- you pay for what you get, it's more than enough, and there is so many different flavours to choose from too. One thing they could work on would be maybe a restroom, as one must walk down the road to the public toilets if they need to, and possibly making the prices not so steep. They have outdoor seating, as well which is needed as they are a popular spot.

After a long wait, Leigh finally has a fish and chip shop again and it is fantastic. In addition to…read morethe usual fish and chips fare they also have great coffee and a tasty selection of pastries. So far I have tried the fish and chips and cheese burger. Both were great and the burger was surprisingly satisfying. I added a potato fritter (homemade) to my burger and it really hit the spot. I've heard good things about their roast rolls so they are next on my list to try. Even if you're not feeling fish and chips, Leigh Eats offers a great selection of alternatives.

Locavor dream!! Incredible food, service, and wine! Located on the waterfront across the road is…read morethe harbor... Even if you sit inside, there are wide open windows and plenty of outdoor seating as well. The lamb is melt in your mouth delicious... And all of the sauces that go with it. The whipped goat cheese is so yummy! And the potato... Incredible! Every bite was a fantastic combination of flavor. Eat here!! You will not regret it!

Excellent sea side restaurant. Highly recommend. Say hi to the host and owner Nick, who also does…read morean exceptional job skippering a dive boat one day a week at the Dive Tutukaka operation next door.

Great lunch spot On the recommendation of a local, we…read morestopped here on a busy Sunday afternoon for lunch. We were really glad we did - the fish of the day was excellent and tasted very fresh and our beef nachos were delicious. Although the cafe was really busy, our food was served quickly and it was very reasonably priced too.

Once my favourite place to eat in Whangarei my most recent visit reminded me why this is no longer…read moreso. We had a medium size group of people and the food was a little slow in arriving at our table, but that was understandable because they were busy. For some weird reason they had live musicians playing outside by the Clock Museum and it was so loud we couldn't hear each other talking inside the restaurant. The clincher, however, was the flies. I know Summer has just finished and I know flies are attracted to such places, but we had a least a dozen flies hovering all around our table, and we weren't the only ones. Most of our time was spent shooing them away instead of enjoying the company and the food. A small automatic sprayer on the wall achieves nothing - do yourself a favour and call Northpest.

Very tasty pizza, delicious field mushrooms on ciabatta bread and tasty burger for the kids. The…read moreQuay ale and lager were refreshing and a good accompaniment to the food. Also right next to an amazing playground for the kids. Highly recommend!

I moaned several times while eating spinach and goat cheese ravioli with roasted tomato sauce,…read morearugula and fresh grated Parmesan cheese. It was that good. My husband liked his cheeseburger and chips. Great service. Beautiful views.

This is the second best Thai food in the Whangarei area. The couple that run it are incredibly…read moresweet which makes it a pleasure to eat the food they serve. Luckily I don't have the compliant about the level of sweetness here that most of New Zealand that food suffers from. If you are hungry for Thai and this is place is healthy I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.