Where to Eat
Napier is bursting with incredible dining options - from waterfront bistros and local seafood spots to award-winning wineries and vibrant cafés.
Navigate Seaside Hotel puts you right in the heart of it all, just steps from Ahuriri’s best restaurants and minutes from Napier’s culinary hotspots.
AHURIRI VILLAGE KITCHEN
THE BROADWALK
MILK & HONEY
IN THE BUILDING.
AVK – Ahuriri Village Kitchen.
Popular in-house café open from 7am daily for breakfast and lunch with direct access from the hotel first floor.
2 MINUTES WALK, AHURIRI VILLAGE.
The Boardwalk.
Their menu will tantalise your taste buds and the view will relax your soul. With choices from Burgers & Sandwiches to their Steak House Selection from the Grill.
Milk & Honey.
Whether you’re starting your day with a nourishing breakfast, enjoying a relaxed lunch, sharing small bites with friends, or indulging in an exquisite fine dining experience for dinner, Milk and Honey are committed to delivering the best food that delights every palate.
East Pier.
A relaxed brasserie, both the restaurant and all decks offer the same totally uninterrupted 180 degree panoramic vistas of the coastline and ocean. Ideal for families as the kids can go out and play on the beach away from any roads and always in your sight.
Mix'd Cocktail Bar.
The place to be in Napier for delicious cocktails, fresh food and unforgettable ocean views. Bookings taken for groups of 10+. Walk-ins always welcome. Venue is R18.
MADAME SOCIAL
THE GINTRAP
THE THIRSTY WHALE
7 MINUTES WALK - AHURIRI WEST QUAY
Madame Social.
With its beautiful setting on the corner of West & Customs Quay and breathtaking views of the water, Madame Social promises to deliver a unique dining and social experience that artfully blends the rich and diverse flavours of Modern Asian cuisine with a funky European twist.
Casa Ahuriri.
The perfect blend between Italy and New Zealand. Serving the freshest products and homemade quality food, respecting the authenticity of traditional recipes, with a bit of innovation and personal twist. Using as many local suppliers as they can, Casa Ahuriri is the perfect blend between Italy and New Zealand.
The Gintrap.
The Gintrap is your go-to spot for fantastic food, friendly service, and good times with family and friends. Whether you’re basking in the summer sun on their deck or warming up by the open fire in winter, every visit is a memorable one. Their extensive beverage list boasts over 300 gins, there’s truly something for everyone.
The Thirsty Whale.
Overlooking Napier harbour, the Thirsty Whale Bar & Restaurant is a prime spot to meet up with friends, whilst you sit back, relax and drink in the panoramic scenery. Menus includes produce of the wider Hawke’s Bay region to certainly bring the finest food & wine sensations directly to your table.
Paddy's Irish Pub.
Paddy’s Irish Pub has brought a wee bit of Ireland to West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier.
Celebrating the old world flavour and the new vibrancy of Ireland. Carrying on with Irish tradition, we offer an atmosphere that infuses the alluring and relaxing nature of an authentic Irish social club and the warmth of a Gaelic home kitchen. It's also a thriving venue with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Kork n' Barrel.
Breathtaking views, mouth-watering menus and a huge range of refreshments. Dine al fresco and enjoy the fresh ocean air as you relax on their deck and take in the panoramic scenery. There are views of the mountain range in the distance, working wharf, yachts and fishing vessels sailing around the harbour. Indulge from a great menu complemented by a large selection of local and international wines and beverages.
Winifreds.
Sip. Bite. Smile. Repeat. “Morning feasts & midday eats - all at Winifred’s.”
Brunches, coffees, Signature Cocktails long lunches and Dinner - they’ve got you.
Closed on Mondays.
RASOI
LONESTAR
ORIGAMI
5 MINUTES DRIVE - NAPIER CITY CENTRE
Ajuna Eatery
Located in a beautiful Art Deco building on the corner of Tennyson and Hastings Streets in central Napier, Ajuna eatery is a highly-regarded, bustling cafe known for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent coffee, and diverse breakfast/lunch options. It offers both indoor and cozy outdoor seating, featuring a varied menu with many vegan-friendly and healthy choices.
The Station
Great food with something for everyone from Light Snacks, Pizzas, Classic Bar & Café Food, to Restaurant Style Meals; and an extensive Dessert section.
The Station is a real local’s premise in the city, and they have it all, from beers on tap including the only bar in Napier City to have Heineken on Tap.
Vinci’s Pizza
Hand-stretched sourdough pizza by the slice or 18” whole pies. Vinci’s does classic delicious pizza with great ingredients and free-range meats.
Grab a quick bite or get comfy with friends and family. Stocking over 25 craft beers, wine on tap, and house batch cocktails, Vinci’s has you sorted
Indigo Indian Restaurant
A place where good food brings people together. The kitchen celebrates India’s culinary heritage with comforting curries, fragrant rice dishes, and flavours that feel like home. Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or planning a special night out, Indigo makes every meal memorable.
Rasoi Indian Restaurant
The Rasoi - Pan Indian Cuisine, where every dish is a celebration of India’s rich culinary heritage. “Rasoi”, meaning kitchen in Hindi, reflects our philosophy: to cook with heart, soul, and authenticity. Here, a brigade of passionate chefs offer a curated selection of dishes that represent the North, South, East, and West of India. From smoky kebabs and buttery curries to fragrant biryanis and vibrant vegetarian delights.
Bistronomy & Vinotech
At Bistronomy, we’re firm believers in making everyday eating a little bit extraordinary. We’re one part local, one part global, and one part special sauce, infusing fresh Hawke’s Bay produce with far-flung ideas to create dishes which will often surprise and always delight. Vinotech is a superb wine shop in the heart of Napier open Thurs - Mon until 10pm.
Lone Star
Howdy! Welcome to Art Deco glamour and Lone Star good times. Everyone’s a VIP when they dine at the best restaurant in Napier. We’re proud to have been servin’ up a warm welcome and delicious hunger-bustin’ meals to Napier folks and visitors since 2006. Sizzlin’ steaks, ribs, burgers and seafood to get ya in the mood! That salt air sure works up an appetite, so we’re open late to ensure you can get your Lone Star fix whenever you fancy.
Origami Japanese
Serving a range of Japanese-inspired dishes & freshly-made pâtisserie in the coolest art deco capital of Aotearoa. A modern Japanese Restaurant creating fusion-inspired Japanese food.
BIRDWOODS
ALESSANDROS
GIANT BREWING CO
20 MINUTES DRIVE - HAVELOCK NORTH
Birdwoods Café (Cafe, Gallery and old fashioned Sweet Shop)
A very special place in the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Set in the countryside just 3km from Havelock North village. The Birdwoods in Hawke's Bay has become a "must-see" destination and event venue, which has now become a popular visitor destination attracting over 70,000 visitors each year. Our Gallery full of treasures is housed in an old church hall on an expansive rural property incorporating a much-loved outdoor sculpture garden, a café and an old-fashioned sweet shop. Bike, walk, skate down the Middle Road track to our door - perfectly safe for children and dogs to visit!
Malo at Porters Hotel
Malo Restaurant offers a fresh approach to the Hawke’s Bay, NZ food and wine scene. Based in the heart of Havelock North Village, we serve honest food with a sophisticated, modern twist and an emphasis on local, seasonal flavours.
Alessandros Pizzeria
At Alessandro's we specialise in Woodfired Pizza and Pasta, combining fresh, authentic ingredients with traditional Italian techniques. 100% handmade Neapolitan Pizza - wood fired brick oven baked. All pizza are 12 inches / 30cm round made with naturally leavened sourdough left to ferment for a minimum of three days resulting in a flavoursome and easily digestible dough.
Piku Izakaya Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar.
Piku Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is located in the heart of Havelock North at the top of Joll Road. We serve fresh and delicious Japanese sharing plate cuisine.
Our Cocktail Bar is the perfect spot for a beautifully made cocktail, local wine or beer.
Pipi Pizza Café
Pipi Cafe & Truck, nestled in Havelock North, epitomises bistro-style dining with a focus on pizza and seasonal, locally-sourced Hawke's Bay produce.
Giant Brewing Co.
Giant brewing is an independent, locally owned and operated brewery and public house that started as a small side project involving two brothers and a mate in 2014.
From humble beginnings in an old barn under Te Mata peak’s sleeping giant, we strived to do the giant justice and create big flavours, but, on a small scale. Fast forward a few years and we’ve moved into a slightly bigger barn, making slightly more beer. Giant Brewing, big flavours, normal sized other stuff.