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US$4 - US$26
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Bar, Seafood, European, New Zealand, International, Contemporary
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

The food was delicious and fresh. Super fast service and price is good. Service excellent. The restaurant filled up fast but their service including serving was fast. Highly recommend. Will visit again on my next trip

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

Came in on a sunny day - great service, amazing menu, great range of drinks - to topit off - amazing view and location

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 June 2023 via mobile

Got the beast board and seafood board. A lot of food! Came out quickly tasted great and we had a lot of leftovers. Usually need to book in the weekends or holidays

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023

Great spot to relax with a beer and enjoy the view of the harbour - my tipple of choice was Monteiths Golden Lager which was available on tap - deliciously refreshing after a warm day sight seeing.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023 via mobile

Visited here on the last night of a 3 week trip to the South Island and we had the large seafood platter to share between 2 of us. Every mouthful was just gorgeous. The restaurant was quite quiet, the waiters were very attentive. Thoroughly recommend

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

The menu offered a few vegetarian options so I opted for lunch here. It was very busy, Sunday, but I received excellent service throughout. The portion size was large and the food was delicious. I thought it was good value for money. I was too...full up for a dessert! It was a great location and staff were friendly throughout.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 1 April 2023 via mobile

Had good table at window overlooking sea ,had a eggs benedict with smoked salmon and others in our group had the french toast , seeing the amount of bacon with the french toast made me think I should have had the eggs benedict with bacon..., nevertheless enjoyed the breakfastMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 28 March 2023 via mobile

Food was tasty. View was good. Service was lack lustre. Cost was beyond the quality/quantity. Service: Couldn’t catch anyone’s eye on multiple occasions, including one waiter seeing me raise my hand and walking away, and so I eventually went to the bar to order. Food:...Steak sandwich was cooked to order – steak was tender. The 500 g mussels were very flavoursome, however the menu indicated that it would be “served with crusty grilled baguette” – it actually came with one 1 cm toasted slice. Cost: Having received only one thin slice of baguette, I ordered “more” bread (I said I would pay for it) and was charged five dollars for two more, 1 cm slices. This seemed pretty pricey – my fault, I should’ve asked the price before ordering the extra. Either way, I felt ripped off, first because the menu was misleading, and second because the cost for two small, thin slices was disproportionate with the cost.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 March 2023

Booked this place not knowing what to expect. We both had steak and it was delicious. Excellent value for money Definitely recommend

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 18 March 2023

Went for lunch, beautiful spot on a lovely day. Staff seemed really awkward hovering round and came back twice to rearrange the plates and napkins on our table while we waited for our food to arrive. Staff were not friendly , didn’t smile or even...look at us when taking our order, not even a greeting. Chips were good, margarita pizza was terrible. No mozzarella just normal cheese, and dried basil sprinkled on rather than fresh basil leaves, pretty tasteless. Lady behind the bar was pretty indifferent to us being there and when another patron was paying her bill was coughing a lot into the glassware without covering her mouth. Would not recommend, when there are plenty of other places to choose from.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 12 March 2023

Whether it was because the restaurant was under-staffed or because we arrived after a couple of large groups was not clear, but it took forever for our cocktails to arrive. The staff tried to be cheerful in the circumstances, promising us that we'd be served...soon but it's never a good idea when drinks arrive after the food. Which was pleasant but not inspiring.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 6 March 2023

Nice looking dropped in late afternoon but staff rude & short tempered. Went in for breaakfast the next day couldn't have been nicer. Breakfast very nice staff really good.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 24 February 2023 via mobile

Last Sunday we had a booking for lunch for 15 , on a set menu. We went down mid morning as had added decor for our table which staff helped us with. Our waiter was great, had personality and delivered all meals and drinks to...correct people, he also obliged by taking photos for us. The food and drinks were lovely. Thanks for helping make our anniversary special. We came back for breakfast which was absolutely delicious 😋More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 22 February 2023 via mobile

Loved it. We came after a long drive and had a couple of drinks and dinner. The arancini balls were a perfect starter for two, and the gluten free option of the blue cod and chips (pan fried) was excellent. The garlic prawns and tagliatelle...was delicious with lots of garlic. Staff very friendly and a very nice Sav wine list 🙂More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 21 February 2023 via mobile

Food was portions were generous all was good apart for the salad was a bit of a let down. Great location and incredibly views, lovely staff.

Date of visit: February 2023
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My meal was not value for $$. Service was good; you get what you pay for. Shop around. I should’ve gone to The Wharf.
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BULLY HAYES RESTAURANT & BAR, Akaroa - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4