Christchurch & Canterbury
Every Saturday morning food stalls take the place of cars on Lyttelton's main street. Stock up alongside locals on fresh bread, baked goods, flowers,…
Must-see restaurants in South Island
Dunedin & Otago
Just around the corner from Port Chalmers you'll find this cosy historic pub, popular with locals for its hearty meals and unbeatable location – on sunny…
Christchurch
Pop in for a hearty breakfast at the big shared tables or linger over lunch on the front terrace. Otherwise grab baked goodies and still-warm artisanal…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This petite whitewashed cottage just off SH1 has the best coffee in town, with food to match. All-day breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches and delectable…
Wanaka
A cafe by day with good breakfast and lunch options, this place transforms into a sophisticated restaurant with a fine wine list at night. Central Otago…
Christchurch & Canterbury
A good one-stop shop for stocking the larder or prepping for a picnic. Local produce, much of it organic, includes honey, berries, pickles, smoked meats…
Christchurch & Canterbury
An outpost of Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, the highest salmon farm on the planet, which operates in a hydroelectric canal system some distance away. Sashimi…
Queenstown
Middle Eastern–inspired kebabs, salads and wraps are the go. Soups and yummy pies (try the chicken, kumara and mushroom one) break the mould.
Dunedin & Otago
Great coffee, delicious baked goods and a sunny corner position make this the pick for your morning caffeine fix.
Dunedin & Otago
Duck into this snug gastropub for good-value meals, a wide range of tap beers and friendly service.
The West Coast
Spotty opening hours are the only blight on this brightly painted caravan diner overlooking Jackson Bay. Cray Pot serves honest seafood, from big portions…
The West Coast
Three kilometres north of Haast township and attached to the Heartland Hotel, Frontier's menu of country pub classics seems all the better when perused in…
Fiordland & Southland
The best of the Owaka bunch, Catlins Cafe has something to tempt most palates: it's a motley menu of Moroccan lamb pies, vegan nachos, beef noodles and…
Christchurch & Canterbury
A ski-season stalwart with unpredictable hours at other times (ring ahead), this tiny restaurant sports kimono-clad waitresses and traditional Japanese…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Your one-stop shop for basic groceries, hut tickets, internet access and DOC campsite bookings. The attached cafe has good espresso coffee and does a…
Fiordland & Southland
Chipper service and buttery pastry characterise this grab-and-go bakery. Homemade pies steal the show, with classic steak-and-kidney sitting temptingly…
Fiordland & Southland
This cafe with a faux-vintage theme is a sweet spot for coffee, cupcakes and a sit-down after visiting the attached Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre,…
Dunedin & Otago
Restaurants attached to tourist attractions can be dodgy, but the meals here are perfectly fine (the coffee is hit and miss, though). Big glass windows…
Christchurch
Run by students of Indian spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, this colourful vegetarian eatery serves a range of cuisines, from tasty curries and dosas to…
Christchurch
Spicing up Victoria St's burgeoning dining scene, this cheap and cheeky Mexican joint dishes up inauthentic but tasty tacos, fried chicken and hand-hacked…
Christchurch
It's third time lucky for this Christchurch institution, which reopened in this industrial-style warehouse on the CBD outskirts in 2013, after its…
Christchurch & Canterbury
A favourite with locals, this well-run cafe serves up classic brunch faves and good coffee in the mornings, while come evening you'll find tasty curries,…
Wanaka
The combination of authentic curry, crispy garlic naan and cold beer is a great way to recharge after a day's snowboarding or tramping. Beyond the spot-on…
The West Coast
Net yourself some excellent fish and chips (try the turbot, blue cod or fried oysters), then scoff them down the road at Sunset Point for an extra…
Christchurch
Himalayas' minimalist dining room showcases lots of North Indian and Punjabi favourites, including vegetarian options like creamy dal makhani (lentils…
Wanaka
Fancy burgers (spiced pulled pork, high-country salmon, porterhouse steak) are the mainstay of this white-tiled takeaway bar, but it also does fish and…
Dunedin & Otago
This popular little cafe near the Victorian quarter roasts its own coffee in-house – it's a good spot to stock up on freshly ground beans for your own…
Christchurch
This deli-cafe is popular for its takeaway bocadillos (toasted wraps filled with a huge selection of Middle Eastern– and African-inspired fillings, sauces…
Dunedin & Otago
Known to locals as the steampunk cafe, this rusty iron-clad eatery on the waterfront serves crowd-pleasers such as fish and chips, corn fritters, and…
The West Coast
The pub and dining room beneath Blackball's mischievously named hotel turns out Cornish pasties, bangers and mash, and light meals for lunch, and a…
Dunedin
Well positioned for the post-beer crowd, Velvet Burger has gourmet offerings that are an excellent alcohol sop, especially the mammoth Goneburger (beef,…
Dunedin
Cute and cosy, with a huge array of small dishes on which to graze, Yuki is a lovely spot for supper or a relaxed, drawn-out Japanese meal. Make a night…
The West Coast
Pull over at the Pukeko Store for cheese scones, good coffee, muffins and pies. Friendly service, cupboard essentials on sale, and a tempting cabinet of…
Dunedin
The decor looks high-end Asian, but the prices are more moderate than you'd expect. Try the combination spring rolls and a bottle of Vietnamese beer to…
The West Coast
Produce is expensive in remote Haast but this small supermarket stocks sufficient provisions for self-caterers. Also inside is the Grumpy Cow Cafe, which…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Classic breakfast dishes (until 2.30pm), a cabinet full of cakes, pies and sandwiches, good espresso and free wi-fi are all reasons to visit this petite…
Dunedin
Make the trek to Roslyn for an inventive menu and outstanding harbour views in this glass-encased hilltop pavilion; ask for a window seat when you book. A…
Wanaka
If you do believe that Wanaka is a scale-model version of Queenstown, you'll probably like the idea that Queenstown's newest fish and chippery has an even…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Equal parts bakery and cafe, this little eatery serves a wide selection of gourmet savoury pies, including exotic flavours such as venison and chicken…
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