Eating Out
Local eateries, restaurants and places to dine nearby
If you’re staying at Flaxmill, there are great establishments in the local area to eat out, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Walk or drive, or catch the ferry across to Whitianga and experience a wide variety of cuisines on offer. We’ve compiled a list below of some of our favourites from fish and chips to fine dining.
LOCAL TIP: Some establishments operate seasonal hours. We do recommend calling ahead or checking their website or Facebook pages, especially if you are staying with us in the quieter months of May-September.
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Flaxmill Bay, Cooks Beach, Ferry Landing
Eggsentric Cafe
Great food, live music and more. Only a short walk from Flaxmill.
- 1049 Purangi Road, Flaxmill Bay
- 07 866 0307
Ferry Landing Café
Great for coffee and dining with a range of brunch, lunch and cabinet food. Open Fri-Tues (seasonal hours).
- 1134 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing
- 07 222 2627
- Visit website
Go Vino Restaurant
Quality innovative dining in Cooks Beach. Shared plates tapas style and wood fired pizzas.
- 19 Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach
- 07 867 1215
- www.govino.co.nz
The Vessel
In the heart of Cooks Beach, The Vessel is a casual bar with pizzas, burgers, salads and GF options.
- 35b Captain Cook Rd, Cooks Beach
- 07 866 0773
- www.thevessel.co.nz
Gobblers
Fish and chips, burgers.
- 27 Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach
- 07 866 2475
- See menu
Mercury Bay Estate
Delicious antipasto platters, wood fired pizza and wine tasting. Cellar door open during summer.
- 761A Purangi Road, Cooks Beach
- 07 866 4066
- www.mercurybayestate.co.nz
The Hive Purangi
Offering wood-fired pizzas and shared plates. Licensed. Closed over Winter.
- 450 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach
- 07 211 9449
- www.hivepurangi.co.nz
Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Whenuakite
Hahei Beach Cafe
Situated in the heart of Hahei. Simple, tasty food, great coffee. Open 7 days in summer.
- 3 Grange Road, Hahei
- 07 866 2475
- www.haheibeachcafe.com
The Church Bistro
Casual wine bar and eatery in a renovated Methodist Church. European inspired food.
- 87 Beach Road, Hahei
- 07 866 3797
- www.thechurchbistro.co.nz
The Pour House
Home of the Coromandel Brewing Company. Small craft brewery with good honest food. Manuka wood-fired pizza and panini.
- 7 Grange Road, Hahei
- 07 866 2475
- thepourhouse.co.nz
Hot Waves Cafe
Licensed day time Café/Gallery. Built in earth-brick and timber, the Cafe serves delicious homemade food and coffee.
- 8 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach
- 07 866 3887
Hotties Beachfront Eatery
Locally roasted coffee, pastries and ice-cream. A la cart menu and licensed. Open for lunch and dinner.
- 29 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach
- 07 866 2475
- www.hottieseatery.co.nz
Colenso Cafe
An award-winning café, set in a delightful garden. Great home cooked food, muffins and scones.
- State Highway 25, Whenuakite
- 07 866 3725
- www.colensocafe.co.nz
Whitianga
The French Fig
Day time cafe with giftware shop. Delicious selection of cabinet food, Brioche and scones.
- 47 Albert St, Whitianga
- 07 866 4750
- www.frenchfig.co.nz
Espy Cafe
Day time cafe with its own ice cream parlour serving Movenpick ice creams, shakes and fudge.
- 10 Esplanade, Whitianga
- 07 866 0778
- www.espycafe.co.nz
That Curry Place
Serves delicious authentic Indian and Thai Cuisine. Dine in or takeaways.
- 45 Albert Street, Whitianga
- 07 866 2666
- www.thatcurryplace.com
Sangam Indian
Authentic North Indian cuisine prepared by award winning chefs from India.
- 13/1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
- 07 867 1983
- sangamindiancuisine.co.nz
Grace O'Malleys
Traditional Irish Inn with family-friendly menu. Good food, great beer and views.
- 9 Esplanade, Whitianga
- 07 866 4546
- www.graceomalleys.co.nz
Blue Ginger
Asian fusion menu with fresh, delicious dishes straight off the wok.
- 1/10 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
- 07 867 1777
- www.blueginger.co.nz
Salt Bar & Restaurant
Stroll to Ferry Landing, catch the ferry to Whitianga and enjoy fine-dining at the Marina.
- 2 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
- 07 866 5818
Marina Bay Eatery
Smart casual contemporary take on classic dishes, with a seasonal menu. Takeaway also.
- Shop 14, 1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
- 07 867 1710
- marinabay.co.nz
Blue Lagoon
Modern NZ food with a European twist. Licensed with a lunch and dinner menu.
- 8 Esplanade, Whitianga
- 07 866 4566
- blue-lagoon.co.nz
The Lost Springs
All-day brunch menu, local coffee, tapas, platters and full à La Carte menu.
- 121 A Cook Drive, Whitianga
- 07 866 0456
- thelostspring.co.nz/restaurant
Stoked
Waterfront family restaurant and bar. ‘low & slow’ chargrilled and smoked cuisine, and fresh local seafood.
- 19 Esplanade, Whitianga
- 07 866 0029
- getstoked.co.nz
Cooked Coromandel
Fresh Mexican-inspired food and cold beers from local breweries.
- 2 Mill Road, Whitianga
- 020 4191 9628
- cookedcoromandel.com
Fish & Chips / Takeaways
Plenty to choose from in Whitianga!
- Snapper Jacks - 26c Albert St - 07 866 5482
- Flippers - 23 Albert St - 07 866 5677
- Bayside Chinese - 31 Albert St - 07 866 4666
