After a long drive from Nelson, we arrived into sleepy Greymouth and immediately looked for a place…read moreto grab dinner. Not going to lie, there's not much choice. We settled on Zaika, a Moroccan restaurant. We dropped in on a Saturday evening (around 7:30pm) to a packed house. The inside has a strange layout; they don't make full use of their space very well. Service is friendly enough but they were running around and seemed to forget about us. Pay at the counter when you're done. The menu is split into starters, Zaika bowls, Zaika wraps, pita pocket, Zaika salad, kid's meals and a royal platter. The platter ($49.90 NZD) sounded tasty and a good way to share. - Wedges ($5.00 NZD) - this was actually a good portion size. Decent seasoning and most of the wedges were crispy. The sauce/aioli was neutral but tasteless. - Grilled fish Zaika bowl ($17.50 NZD) - we decided to share a bowl and asked for half Arabic rice and half couscous. For the salads, we picked corn salsa, grilled vege and carrots & beet. Sauce was hummus but it was different than what we expected. They mixed it in with the rest of the ingredients. We also got our bowl medium spicy but it was only in the tiniest manner. Fish was perfectly grilled but it was soooooo salty. Sad because it ruined the flavours. Everything else was tasty and nutritious. Try the lamb instead (our second choice).

Very tasty, affordable food and friendly staff. Looked at their website and got the impression this…read morewas a very upscale (and probably expensive) place. It was not. Quite casual and quite comfortable. They have ample seating and I believe do a good bit of take-out business. Several beers on tap and a pretty good wine selection. Just passing through town, but if I lived here I'd be a regular!

This cute retro cafe in Greymouth is definitely one of the more interesting cafes in Greymouth…read moreitself. We had a quick breakfast here so it was still relatively empty but we enjoyed the bagel and savoury muffin very much. Decor is retro, with old diner chairs and some artwork for sale. It could really be a nice hangout place with friends as they had some cool lounge corner too.

Great hidden gem in Greymouth. It's off the aim street so…read moreyou sort of have to know its there. Decor - retro with lots of art work for sale. Service - good. Friendly. Prompt. Coffee- used C4 coffee. The girls here make great coffee. Smooth tasting. Food- a good selection of all day breakfast as well as some more significant bites. I highly recommend their burgers. Very well made, the meat patty was very juicy and tender. Good seasoning. The chips are ok, not too spectacular. Technology- unlimited wireless internet for a dollar. Definitely come back here again.

Love this gem of a place tucked in the heart of Greymouth. Very impressive entrance with a good…read moresize bar, pub tables, long tables, good choice of drinks, beers, and great service and great food! The shrimp skewers were delicious and so were the fish sliders. The menu has lots of choices. If you're in Greymouth stop into this pub atmosphere with classy fireplace and some comfy seating as well

The loaded wedges were the best appetizer we've ever had. A must get!!! The service was a tad slow…read moreand grumpy at first, but they picked it up and were more cheery towards the end. Next time I would skip the Cesar salad (too expensive for the size you get, no Cesar salad dressing on it). I got the pasta of the day and it was amazing two thumbs up! My family really enjoyed their meals as well. I love the couch area, a cute spacious place. We would come back next time we pass through graymouth

Hands down, New Zealand has some of the most beautiful wineries in the world. And this one, along…read morewith their on-site restaurant is in my top 5 places and spaces I've enjoyed. The fact that this place is non-pretentious, has good quality food and wine, and a relaxed atmosphere is amazing. The staff was great and my tour guide was very knowledgeable. I'd go back.

Stunning Winery/Tasting-Room/Restaurant with an amazing garden compete with bubbling brooks and…read morequaint little red foot bridges. Typical NZ charm taken to level 10 as kiwis like to do The staff were all incredibly engaging and friendly as. This is a great stop on your wine tour, wine-noobs and -snobs alike will find cause for celebration, photos and I quite sure come away with a few bottles.

Well, color this jaded Southern California girl (by way of New Jersey) VERY pleasantly shocked and…read moresurprised!! My Kiwi boyfriend and I have been touring the South Island for the past few weeks and ended up here in the very small town of Westport. After driving through torrential rains up the western side of the island for the past few days, we were looking for a respite. I always mentally scoff when I read that any restaurant outside of the NY/NJ area advertises itself as having authentic Italian food. But this small and unassuming place did just that. And I was craving some pasta after a steady diet of fish and chips, lamb and whitebait. We walked in and were immediately seated by the bar and had our drink orders taken, which arrived very quickly. I opted for the special, the spaghetti bolognese, while Boyfriend chose the Chicken Piccata. Let me tell you it was probably the best Bolognese I've had in my entire life. An extremely generous portion, accompanied by a yummy little palate-cleansing side salad, which I also devoured. Boyfriend was very happy with his dish as well, and we were both members of the "Clean Plate Club!!" I raved about the food to our very kind waiters/bartenders, and they said they would pass the compliments on to the chef. Who knew that on the wet, wild, western side of the South Island of New Zealand that you can get actual delicious Italian and Italian-inspired food in a tiny one-horse town?? I have been humbled. And my tummy is still full. And I'm still happy. Burp. Go there. And tell 'em Jenny from the Block sent ya.

OMG, This is the West Coast's best kept secret! Having recently moved to Westport, we dined at…read morePortside this evening and can't recommend it highly enough for service, food quality and exceptional value. Our experience was during the taste of Asia menu, and what delicious, fresh and authentic flavours. This is our new go-to and can't wait for the French menu next month. Thanks team, you're stars! see you again soon.

Large portions of the freshest fish I've ever had (we ordered the gunard). Good batter, fries…read morecrinkle-cut but well-cooked. Picnic table seating outside, but on this rainy day people were coming in for takeaway or eating in their cars. Friendly owners. We forgot to ask why it's named the Santa Fe, so if you find out please reply!

Very quaint bistro in Christchurch. The food, service, wine, and atmosphere were top notch. It's…read morelocated in a very hip area of the city, too. I would not hesitate to go back there some day.

Twenty Seven Steps - what a spot! Intimate space in a lovely location with great service, expansive…read morewine selection and they are happy to make you a tasty mocktail that suits your palate. Now... the food. Epic. Seasonal. Simple. Divine. I started with their marinated tomato salad which was fresh and flavorful. Entree was the steak with potato, onion rings and veggies - absolutely incredible. Naturally I had to save room for dessert and landed on the vanilla crème brûlée (though all the options sounded amazing). It came with fresh fruit and pistachio biscotti and was a great way to round out the meal. I would come back here again and again and again. Bravo!!

Go where the locals go is my motto, so when the woman at the train station suggested Freddy's to me…read morefor lunch, off I went. Go past the other, better known cafe in town and head just past it, up the old oak stair case to where Freddy's is located. You'll be greeted warmly at the top of the stairs and told to sit anywhere. They are used to those trying to grab food before catching the train so if you are in a hurry- they have already prepared items in the case on the counter, or they will suggest what on their regular menu can be gotten quickly. I had plenty of time but ordered one of the "fast dishes" and a cup of tea. In my instance, it was a bowl of seafood chowder and a slice of garlic bread. Quite tasty, warm and fresh, perfect to tide me over until dinner time. Other items on the menu include sandwiches, freshly prepared coffees and pastries, specials and soups of the day and more. It was a great suggestion to eat here and the prices are reasonable too. And the ambiance, while no frills, offers plenty of space to enjoy your food. You may want to grab a table at the windows and people watch as I did . . .very interesting the people who come through this little town! So the next time you are in Greymouth and looking for a great place to grab a bite, be sure to look up. Freddy's will be there waiting for you!

A popular upscaled local cafe in Greymouth. Overlooks Mackay street and near the train station…read more The place- spacious, clean. Good ambience. Has a mixture of two and four sweaters as well as a couch for you too relax. The food- has an extensive menu. The good I got was pretty average. Ordered the open Chicken and bacon sammy special. The bread was tough. The chicken was actually tender but not too much flavor. The whole sandwich was a saturated by the time it got to me. Nothing remarkable about the chips. The drinks- standard stuff. Have to say their flatwhite was very well made. Could do with some healthier shakes or fresh juice on the menu. The service- generally friendly, but seem overwhelm at times. Really wanting to give them a higher score, but they are the food does not quite match up with the food. No free internet, but a handy place to catch up with people if you don't want to go to the chain store coffee shop downstairs.

We had the seared scallops & they were absolutely amazing..they cooked perfectly & the sauces were…read morefantastic Main course was very very good..I don't usually write reviews, but I feel I had based on how good the food was..I had the beef plate while my girl had fish/turbot plate...both absolutely freakin fantastic..I was highly impressed by the quality of the food

My wife and I stopped at the Punakaiki Resort hotel for a quick overnight stay on our Honeymoon…read moretrip down the West Coast. Jacob's Grill is attached to the hotel and is really the only restaurant within 45 min, in any direction. So, needless to say they have a captured market and act as such. Expect food quality that is about average with most typical places in the States. Not overwhelming, but did the trick to fill an empty hole in our stomachs. Service staff was generally polite, but very young and inexperienced. No visible managerial oversight to help teach them how to be servers. Can I get a refill on my water over here? Prices here are obviously obnoxiously high and would likely prevent our return when coupled with the "ehhh" quality of the food. But $13.50 for a bread plate!? I mean come on...not even in Manhattan would I expect to see that. We ordered it for the novelty. Yep...it was just a bread plate, oh with some olive oil, pesto, and spot of store bought hummus. SMH.

Great place. Nice staff. They were very attentive and cooked the meal just as we asked. Strong…read moreWiFi, which is hard to find in NZ. Good menu. This is worth your time!

Quick service and wide variety on their menu…read more I got the garden salad and the chicken bruschetta. I don't recommend the chicken bruschetta as there wasn't anything resembling a bruschetta at all on the plate and it was quite bland, but the salad was delicious! I'd come here again and order something else.