Tauranga Restaurants

Tauranga’s cosmopolitan lifestyle means that there are several fine restaurants dotted around the city as well as in Mount Maunganui, only a few minutes drive away. 

The Strand in Tauranga is a hub of activity offering a great selection of bars, cafes and restaurants.  Located on the edge of Tauranga’s harbour, The Strand has a diverse range of cuisine from distinctly New Zealand-style flavours through to those with an Asian or Pacific influence.

At meal times, there's plenty of choice within walking distance of Academy Motor Inn. Supermarkets, cafes and other food outlets (including Burger King, Subway Domino's Pizza) are all a short stroll away.

Here are just a few other superb local restaurants we recommend you try:

O.N.E Restaurant & Takeaways

For those who love the taste sensations of Italian and Mediterranean food, O.N.E restaurant on the corner of 11th Ave and St John St, Tauranga is a cuisine delight.

Choose from a great selection of handmade pastas and pizzas, through to delicacies such as pan seared scallops or risottos – a delicate dish highly prized and not often seen here in Tauranga.

The fully licensed restaurant has been completely refurbished and is a wonderful place to gather together with friends and family, or to enjoy a special dinner for two.

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Harbourside Brasserie and Bar

Harbourside Brasserie and Bar is a fabulous place for a quiet drink with friends, a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering or a group celebration.

Located at the south end of The Strand in Tauranga, Harbourside Brasserie and Bar enjoys stunning views of one of New Zealand’s largest natural harbours.  Diners may choose to have their meal on a deck overlooking the harbour or dine indoors where the atmosphere is rich with the romance of bygone days.

Harbourside Brasserie and Bar offers a wide range of menus with everything from distinct New Zealand-style cuisine to Asian, Middle-Eastern, European and Japanese flavours.

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Mills Reef Winery

Mills Reef Winery is set amongst 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds where guests may enjoy a relaxing afternoon sipping the superb local wine and sampling from the exquisite a la carte menu on offer.

Mills Reef restaurant can cater for up to 150 guests in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by extensive patios, trees and grassed areas.

For more information about Mills Reef Winery, Restaurant and Function Centre, visit their website www.millsreef.co.nz

Visit the following website to view other restaurants in the Bay of Plenty area www.eatout.co.nz

Takeaway options are also available with Subway, Domino's Pizza, McDonalds, KFC, Wendy's Old Fashioned Burgers, Pizza Hutt, Hell's Pizza and Burger Fuel all within a few minutes from the Academy Motor Inn.