Dining

Restaurants

Kerikeri has an abundance of fine restaurants all within one kilometre of the motel.

Café Cinema

Cafe Cinema is an established restaurant, wine bar & cafe situated in Kerikeri town center right next to, yes you guessed it – the cinema. It’s cosy and it’s where the locals hang out. Specialising in honest food prepared with fresh local ingredients (with a Swedish influence) and designed to tempt the taste buds. Enjoy great ambience with guaranteed smiles and friendly, relaxed service. Whether you’re after a superb brunch, wine and nibbles, cafe lunch, relaxed evening dining, or just an excellent coffee, Cafe Cinema is be the place to be.

Black Olive

Relax on the deck and enjoy the sunset at the end of the day while enjoying a superb glass of Northland wine. Whilst the bar dining area is suitable for large groups, there is also the outdoor garden area and children’s playground. The Black Olive is the perfect casual place to have a wonderful evening. With a mouth watering selection of gourmet and traditional pizzas, seafood dishes or a juicy scotch fillet – you’ll find a delightful blend of great food, wine and service.

The Pear Tree

Nestled beside the Kerikeri River in the romantic Stone Store Basin, the Pear Tree Restaurant & Bar, is an historic Bay Of Islands landmark.The Pear Tree offers everything from a delicious brunch, coffee, casual drink and snack through to an inventive but unpretentious a la carte menu. Relax in the garden while the kids play in the park-like surroundings, unwind on the deck overlooking the water or get cosy in front of the open fire on those cooler days.

Wharepuke

This cafe & restaurant is set amongst a lush subtropical garden and serves European and Thai inspired food. A family owned and operated business, their passion is delicious, fresh, healthy food coupled with excellent service. This year Food at Wharepuke was proud to receive the prestigious award for the Michael Guys Cafe Magazine The Best Cafe in Northland. Prepare to be wowed!

Curry King

Genuine Indian cuisine and a family friendly atmosphere, this is a truly authentic Thai and Indian experience, from Indian Curry to Thai stir-fried. There is something for everyone and you need not worry about the hotness, they have a range of spices to suit everyone; from no heat at all to real Indian Hot!!

The Italians

A very busy eatery, and for good reason. Wonderful food. Very authentic and full of flavour. Cesare Stella, Italian chef, co-owner and operator offers an extensive menu covering meat, seafood, home made pasta, pizza plus daily specials. This is outstanding and authentic North Italian cuisine. If you want to experience a little piece of Italy right here in Kerikeri, this is your chance. Don’t be in a hurry though – this is real Italian dining.

Rock Salt

Rock Salt Bar and Restaurant is in a relaxed and stylish location in central Kerikeri has the comfortable surroundings ideal for meeting friend or dining out. Rock Salt provides great food and drink in a comfortable space allowing you to relax and enjoy a business lunch, after work drink or dinner and evening unwind with friends. During the day the airy relaxed environment is perfect for lunch in the town centre. The kitchen is open all day and serves a wide selection of homemade hot and cold food all prepared with, where possible, local ingredients.

Café’s

Keirkeri has a café culture and most café’s can be found within walking distance of the motel.

Kerikeri Bakehouse

The Kerikeri Bakehouse has been in business since 1995. With two sites operating in Kerikeri, all your bases are covered. From supplying a full range of bakery goods, to a full sit down style of breakfast and lunch menu, the great coffee just tops it off really.

Fishbone

The Fishbone has a great site in the centre of Kerikeri with seating both inside and out. The service is always friendly and prompt, even when busy. The coffee is excellent and always consistently so. The food is varied and always good for a light breakfast, lunch or morning muffin.

Zest

This family friendly Cafe offers breakfast & lunch with fantastic Chef’s specialties. Zest has great organic coffee, delicious food in a friendly inviting atmosphere in the heart of Kerikeri.

Santeez

Santeez is a unique cafe, offering an extensive breakfast, lunch and beverage menu and specialising in gluten and wheat free foods, so if you have a food allergy or belong to the coeliac society, then this is where you should be dining.

S’wich

Food here is always so fresh and the coffee is also excellent. The service is great, lots of smiles and very friendly. Best thing of all is they offer free wifi so you can be connected while enjoying a spot of lunch.

Café Cinema

Cafe Cinema is a cozy cafe where the locals hang out. Enjoy great ambience with guaranteed smiles and friendly, relaxed service. Whether you’re after a superb brunch, wine and nibbles, cafe lunch, relaxed evening dining, or just an excellent coffee, Cafe Cinema is the place to be.