Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront

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Bruce M

21 reviews

Reviewed 2 days ago

DINER BEWARE

Double check your bill (and make sure you ask for one, they won’t offer a receipt) Tried to slip a couple of extra items onto our bill, over $40 worth. They weren’t particularly busy, offered no explanation, and weren’t at all contrite when I called...them on it. Suspect they maybe pulling this on other unsuspecting visitors. Times are tough I guess.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Kerrimai

211 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A Popular Marina Restaurant

This lovely restaurant is situated in the marina at Ahuriri in Napier and is very popular with locals and tourists alike. We sat upstairs and had a lovely view over the marina. The staff were excellent and very welcoming. There is a comprehensive menu and...something to suit everyone and we all enjoyed our meals very much. It is a licensed restaurant and caters for families well too.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Many thanks for your great review Kerrimai we are delighted you enjoyed your visit

sc0ni

6 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Over sauced

Surprised with the heavy curry sauce that smothered my Green Lipped mussels, tasty but way too heavy for something so subtle

Date of visit: November 2023

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Thanks for letting us know scOni we are very surprsed with your comment about the sauce as we do receive a lot of great comments about our mussel dish

Tracey W

48 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Incredible vibe, food and service!

Unbelievable! We could not fault the food. Very buzzy vibe for a Monday night, an extremely well run restaurant! The hostess was incredible, watching everything and everyone. The staff were great and you could tell it was a well run ship. Everyone was happy and...the hostess had her finger on the pulse! Well done! Totally recommend!More

Date of visit: November 2023

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We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and your Monday night dinner Tracey and thanks for your great review

Tricia L

40 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Had a great time

Service was exceptional from Sheree…steak was outstanding …fish was delicious…portions great & too full for dessert …great staff & atmosphere

Date of visit: November 2023

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Thanks for your great review Tricia we are delghted you enjoyed your meals

Steve P

1 review

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Awesome Shereen

5 Arrived and Shereen was quick, cheerful and solved our thirst issues quickly. We here been here many times and she is always a friendly face for us. Great Panhead beers.

Date of visit: November 2023

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The Panhead is popular Steve

Resort52778184025

2 reviews

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Good food

A good spot for food with my friends, meal was exceptional and the staff were nery nice. Thank you!

Date of visit: October 2023

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Thanks for your review Resort

Discover68371403798

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Excellent

What an absolute pearler of a restaurant. I loved the food, Loved the food and the people were great! After this awesome experience, I am certain that I will be a regular customer. #UPTHEWAHS!

Date of visit: October 2023

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We hope to see you back soon Discover

Kingsley S

2 reviews

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Perfect

Absolutely loved it here. Perfect service and food and even better location. Would recommend to anyone who visits Napier

Date of visit: November 2023

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Thanks for your review Kingsley S

Climber08502941214

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Football Breakfast

Really really good food, loved the service made me feel like a real local. All the boys loved it and will definitely be back

Date of visit: October 2023

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Hope to see you bsck soon Climber

Ryan V

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Breakfast bananza!

Awesome food

Date of visit: October 2023

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Thanks for your review S7325X Rryanv

Tourist57441514808

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Superb food and service

Fantastic service, superb food and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Napier.

Date of visit: October 2023

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Many thanks for your review glad you enjoyed your visit

Sightsee09393033708

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Business brunch

Great location, great hospitality and great food! Would highly recommend to anyone staying in Napier

Date of visit: October 2023

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We are delighted you enjoyed your brunch and thanks for your review

Fearless60652140575

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Awesome mahi.

Awesome food.

Date of visit: October 2023

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Coastal48260206281

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Brunch

Top place. Great hospitality Food was great Family environment with good safety Would return to this place in a hurry

Date of visit: October 2023

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Hope to see you back soon and thanks for your review

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