Local Dining Guide

If you're staying at Flaxmill, there are many establishments in the local area to eat out whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We've compiled a list below of some of our favourites from fish and chips to fine dining.

Walk or drive to the nearest local establishment or catch the ferry across to Whitianga and experience a wide variety of cuisines on offer.

Please note: We do try to keep this information up-to-date, however dining establishments in the local area tend to operate seasonal hours. We recommend calling ahead or checking their website, especially if you are staying with us in low season May-September.

Eggcentric Cafe & Restaurant

1049 Purangi Road, Flaxmill Bay
Great food, live music and more. Only a short walk from Flaxmill. Licensed and BYOW. Summer hours: Tues – Sun 9am-late (closed Mondays). Closed May-October. www.eggcentriccafe.co.nz P: 07 866 0307

Cooked Coromandel

1134 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing
Fresh Mexican-inspired food and cold beers from local breweries. Open 11am - 6pm 6 days. Closed Wednesdays.
cookedcoromandel.com P: 07 866 5855

The Ferry Landing Store

1139 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing
Organic food store for meal ingredients, great coffee, yummy pies and icecream. Open every day, even in winter 8am - 5pm.
P: 07 866 5638

The Vessel

35b Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach

A new addition to Cooks Beach, The Vessel is a casual bar and restaurant with a BBQ style menu for lunch and dinner. Closed July - Mid Sept.

www.thevessel.co.nz P: 07 866 0773

Go Vino Restaurant

19 Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach
Quality innovative dining in Cooks Beach. Shared plates tapas style and wood fired pizzas. See website for seasonal hours.
www.govino.co.nz P: 07 867 1215

Mercury Bay Estate

761A Purangi Road, Cooks Beach

Delicious antipasto platters, wood fired pizza and wine tasting. Cellar door is open during summer. See website for opening hours.
www.mercurybayestate.co.nz P: 07 866 4066

The Frying Scotsman

27 Captain Cook Road, Cooks Beach
Fish and chips, juicy burgers, pizza, ice-cream (in a cone), milkshakes and more. Fresh fish when available.

P: 07 866 2475

The Hive Purangi

450 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach

Opening early December 2019. Wood-fired pizzas. Licensed.

www.hivepurangi.co.nz P: TBC

Hahei Beach Cafe

3 Grange Road, Hahei
Situated in the heart of Hahei. Simple, tasty food, great coffee. Open 7 days during summer from 8.30am-4pm. Licensed.
www.haheibeachcafe.co.nz P: 07 866 3016

The Church Bistro

87 Beach Road, Hahei
Casual wine bar and eatery in a renovated Methodist Church. European inspired food. Open 7 days from 3pm. Phone for reservations.

www.thechurchbistro.co.nz P: 07 866 3797

The Pour House

7 Grange Road, Hahei

Home of the Coromandel Brewing Company. Small craft brewery with good honest food. Manuka wood-fired pizza and panini.

coromandelbrewingcompany.co.nz
P: 07 866 3354

Hot Waves Cafe

8 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach
Licenced day time Café/Gallery. Built in Earthbrick and Timber, the Cafe serves delicious homemade food and coffee.
P: 07 866 3887

Hotties Beachfront Eatery

29 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach

Locally roasted coffee, pastries and ice-cream. A la cart menu and licensed. Open for lunch and dinner.

www.hottieseatery.co.nz P: 07 866 3006

Colenso Cafe & Country Shop

State Highway 25, Whenuakite
An award-winning café, set in a delightful herb garden. Great home cooked food, muffins and scones. See website for seasonal hours.
www.colensocafe.co.nz P: 07 866 3725

Hot Water Brewing Co.

1043 State Highway 25, Whenuakite
Working brewery making local craft beers with onsite Brasserie. Open Thu-Sun 11am-7.30pm.
hotwaterbrewingco.com P: 07 866 3830

Salt Bar & Restaurant

2 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga

Stroll to Ferry Landing, catch the ferry to Whitianga and enjoy fine-dining at Salt at the Marina. Open Wed-Thur from 5pm. Fri-Sun from 12pm. Closed Mon & Tues.

www.salt-whitianga.co.nz P: 07 866 5818

Blue Ginger

1/10 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga

Asian fusion dishes with local seasonal produce. Lunch and dinner. See website for seasonal hours.

www.blueginger.co.nz P: 07 867 1777

Squids Bar & Restaurant

15/1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
Located near the Whitianga Marina, Squids Restaurant specialises is seafood (locally sourced where possible). Open daily for lunch and dinner.
www.squids.co.nz P: 07 867 1710

Sangam Indian Cuisine

13/1 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
Authentic North Indian cuisine prepared by award winning chefs from India. BYO and Kid-Friendly menu.
P: 07 867 1983

Grace O'Malleys

9 Esplanade, Whitianga

Traditional Irish Inn good family-friendly food.

www.graceomalleys.co.nz P: 07 866 4546

Cafe Nina

20 Victoria Street, Whitianga

Quaint daytime cafe with homemade food and goodies.

P: 07 866 5440