Best places to eat in Tauranga

DINING OUT

One of the best things about being on holiday is not cooking! Here in the Bay we have many wonderful places to eat below I have listed 10 of our favorites from Asian to Italian and even a kiwi classic Fish and Chips! So if your wondering where to eat in Tauranga keep reading

DUI'S THAI

For the best Thai in the Bay and some amazing service Duis is a must try. Offering amazing starters, and massive mains. Duis is located just off the mount main street. They are open for lunch, dinner and even do take-away. Gluten-free options are also available to Find Duis menu head to ZOMATO or call to make your booking/take away order now +64 7 572 3545

SATORI LOUNGE

If you're in Mount Maunganui and love sushi or Asian food you HAVE to try Satori. They offer the best sushi in the bay. Their menu includes over 30 different sushi rolls. Satori is open for lunch, dinner and even offer takeaways, they are located at the start of the mount main street. Most dishes can be made Gluten-free. http://www.satorilounge.co.nz/

OSTERIA ITALIAN DINING

For your Italian fix, Osteria is your go-to open for lunch and dinner and right in the main street of the mount. Enjoy a delicious Italian pizza or pasta or even order one of the eye fillet steaks as you unwind after a day of shopping in the Mount. Check out their food, beer and wine list on their website http://www.osteria.co.nz/#slide-26

BOBBYS FISH AND CHIPS

The famous Fish and Chip shop Tauranga Bobby's Fresh Fish Market. Here you will find only the freshest fish along with all your seafood favorites such as kinas, oysters and more! A must when visiting New Zealand is Fish and Chips and if you're staying in Tauranga then this is the place to go! Relax right on the Tauranga waterfront while you dig into your fish and chips. Find Bobby's at 1 Dive crescent right before the Tauranga strand https://www.facebook.com/Bobbys-Fresh-Fish-Market-224578560888596/

THE PHOENIX

Located on the strand the Phoenix goes off breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Whether you’re after a simple beer and burger combo or a salad and cocktail The Phoenix will have you covered. My personal favorite is the Weekend Brunch Menu offering the best French toast in the Bay! If being wined and dined on the waterfront sounds like you then head over to the Phoenix, http://www.thephoenixtauranga.co.nz/

MOUNT BISTRO

In Tauranga for a special occasion? Mount Bistro is the perfect place to celebrate being BOPs award-winning restaurant. Located at the bottom of the beautiful Mauao this is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day with that somebody special. Bookings are essential as they sell out quickly – the award-winning menu says it all http://mountbistro.nz/

LATTITUDE 37 

Latitude 37 in the heart of the mount main street isn’t easy to miss. Here you will find a menu that you will have difficulty picking just one meal is too hard too just choose one! Open for lunch and dinner offering amazing platters for afternoon drinks with friends and even better mains and deserts for your dinner date latitude is perfect for any occasion http://www.latitude37restaurant.co.nz/

THE RISING TIDE 

The rising tide is your go-to for beer offering 32 craft beers! Featuring the famous Johnny’s dumplings here you can sit back and relax in the sun over a wine, cider or beer while snacking on dumplings. Open for lunch and dinner and situated away from the madness of the main street right next to a massive park, great for the kids to play! For where to find the best dumplings in Tauranga https://www.therisingtidemt.com/

FLYING BARRIO BROTHERS

Right in the middle of the mount main street serving up the best tacos in Tauranga and the must-try famous chili con queso. Here you will find nothing but good vibes and even better Mexican food and drinks. A great place to head after a day at the beach or before a night out with the girls. Takeaway options are also available. Locations and deals here http://barriobrothers.co.nz/mt-maunganui/

IMBIBE

Shopping at Bayfair and after something other than a food court meal? Head over to Imbibe for a delicious cocktail and an amazing burger. Here you will find an amazing menu filled with variety including my very own favorite the stone grills! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner there is something for everybody. http://www.imbibe.co.nz/