There are only a couple places to eat in Punakaiki. This place is very informal - order at the bar and hope they remember who you are. The outside tables are quite dirty. They were out of salmon but had no sign posted. Bangers and mash was terrible. Fish and chips was pretty good. We were overcharged when we went to pay (also pay at the bar) -- which was very bothersome. Ask for an itemized receipt and calculate your total before you pay so they don't pad the bill. It's unfortunate that there are so few places to eat in Punakaiki -- next time we won't bother with the Tavern. read more