Hahei Restaurants & Cafes
If you’re looking for Coromandel attractions, spending holidays by the seaside in Hahei offer more than just stunning views and outdoor activities. You’ll also be spoiled for choice when it comes to seafood cuisine, but this charming village offers much more than that.
With a great line up of cafes and family-friendly restaurants to enjoy, there’s something for everyone. To help you plan your next holiday, we’ve put together a list of 5 tasty Hahei restaurants that are definitely worth trying out.
See our top 5 restaurants to visit on your trip to Hahei
1. The Church ($$$)
Don’t let the simple wooden exterior deceive you. The formerly abandoned church has transformed into one of the freshest eateries in Hahei – The Church Bistro. You’ll be in for a treat with a classic dishes like slow roasted beed cheeks or lamb backstraps, as well as new takes likes tuna tartare nachos as part of their freshly caught seafood offering. But whatever you choose, make sure to finish off with their rhubarb and strawberry créme brûlée – because everyone on holiday deserves dessert!
Cuisine: European
Budget range: Main averages at around $30
Opening times: Tues-Sun 5:00PM-9:00PM
Address: 87 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei 2850
Contact: 07 866 3797 or https://www.thechurchbistro.co.nz/
2. The Pour House ($$)
Local breweries are all the rage and The Pour House in Hahei is considered one of the best in New Zealand. The Coromandel Brewing Company showcases its five hero beers along with meat and cheese platters to die for. They also do a mean burger, indulgent pizzas and of course – fish and chips, making it the perfect spot for a fun meal after a day full of adventures! Grab a pizza to go and enjoy it from the comfort of your Hahei holiday home.
Cuisine: Pizza and Bar food
Budget range: Mains averaging $25
Opening times: Mon-Fri 5:00PM-10:00PM; Sat-Sun 12:00PM-11:00PM
Address: 7 Grange Road, Hahei 3591 or https://www.thepourhouse.co.nz/
Contact: 021 035 1338
3. Hahei Beach Café ($$)
Hahei’s go to spot for breakfast with its delicious cuppas, vegetarian-friendly food options and it’s dog friendly too. What more could you want from your beachside café? Whether you get a takeaway scroll or sit down to enjoy their banana pancakes, you’ll want to keep coming back for more at Hahei Beach Café.
Cuisine: Cafe
Budget range: $4-$22
Opening times: Tue-Sun 8:30AM-3PM
Address: 3 Grange Road, Hahei 3591
Contact: 07 866 3016 or on Facebook
4. Serial Griller ($)
After a full day of outdoor activities a sit-down meal is sometimes the last thing you want. The answer? Serial Griller: A labour of true burger love. Serial Griller’s burger mad owners offer Hahei a unique experience for those who like their food to take home, or to enjoy by the beach, watching the sunset. Quick and delicious with a range of American styled fast food burgers (including vegetarian) you can find them in Thelma the Container (Harsant Ave, Hahei, Saturday & Sunday 5pm – 8pm) or in Betty the Foodtruck in Whanganata (Monday 5pm – 8pm), Whitianga (Thursday 5pm – 8pm) and Tairua (Friday 5pm – 8pm). Book a bach in Hahei and take your delicious eats back to enjoy al fresco in your backyard or cosied up inside.
Cuisine: American fast food
Budget range: $4-$15
Opening times: Sat-Sun 5:00PM-8:00PM
Address: 41 Harsant Avenue, Hahei 3591 Contact: 027 411 3612 or https://www.serialgriller.nz
5. Go Vino ($$)
While not technically located at Hahei Beach, an outing to Kaizen is definitely worth the short drive over to Cooks Beach. This stylish Cooks Beach restaurant offers awesome food, wine and cocktail options for an extremely reasonable price. They have a delicious range of tasty sharing plates from farm, garden and ocean, as well as tasty pizza options to be enjoyed dining in or takeaway. For those who are brave enough, we recommend the surprise menu, which consists of a nine-course meal for four people to share. It’s a popular place so booking is recommended.
Cuisine: European fusion and wine bar
Budget range: $12-$22
Opening times: Sun-Mon 5:30PM-8:00PM; Fri-Sat 5:30PM-9:00PM
Address: 19 Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach 3591
Contact: 07 867 1215 or https://www.govino.co.nz/
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