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NZ / Western food in Whangārei

7 places for NZ / Western places in Whangārei.

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Modern NZ menus, not one dish, around Town Basin, CBD, and Kensington. Split Bar & Restaurant, Aqua Restaurant and Bar | Hundertwasser Art Centre, and Ainga are on this page.

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NZ / Western food in Whangārei

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  1. Rank 01

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    Split Bar & Restaurant

    4.6(876)· Google rating

    Restaurant · NZ / WesternCBD

    Closed now

    Want a proper CBD dinner and drinks without leaving town? Split Bar & Restaurant on Rathbone Street is a restaurant and cocktail bar with a separate garden bar — fresh seafood, New Zealand beef and lamb, opposite the old Post Office block.

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  2. Rank 03

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    Ainga

    4.7(77)· Google rating

    Restaurant · NZ / WesternRuakākā

    Closed now

    Already in Ruakākā and want a sit-down dinner rather than driving back to town? Ainga is the restaurant side of Ruakaka Tavern at Marsden Point Road and Sime Road — hearty meals, drinks and a community hub vibe, with outdoor space and…

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  3. Rank 04

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    The Cove Cafe

    4.5(2,028)· Google rating

    Restaurant · NZ / WesternWaipū

    Closed now

    After a Waipu Cove swim and want brunch without leaving the sand strip? The Cove Cafe sits opposite the beach on Cove Road — indoor and outdoor tables with views across to Whangārei Heads and the Hen and Chicken Islands when the weather…

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  4. Rank 05

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    The Quay

    4.4(2,100)· Google rating

    Restaurant · NZ / WesternTown Basin

    Closed now

    Want a proper Town Basin dinner with marina views rather than another CBD room? The Quay on Quayside is the café-restaurant-and-bar Lloyd and Mike frame as gate-to-plate — local produce, deck and veranda over the boats, and a wine list…

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  5. Rank 06

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    Lone Star Whangarei

    4.4(1,189)· Google rating

    Restaurant · NZ / WesternKensington

    Closed now

    Kensington group dinner without hunting the CBD? Lone Star on Kensington Avenue is the NZ family-dining chain stop — sit-down plates and a bookable table when you want a known room for a crew.

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  6. Rank 07

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    Portobello Restaurant

    4.0(19)· Google rating

    Restaurant · NZ / WesternRiverside

    Open now

    Need NZ and Western restaurant without leaving Riverside? Portobello Restaurant is built for that — a straightforward local pick. A local Riverside pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.

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