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The Church Restaurant

245 Reviews
#3 of 4 Restaurants in Hahei
$$ - $$$
New Zealand
, European, Gluten Free Options
87 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei 2850, New Zealand
+64 7-866 3797
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Overview
4.5
245 reviews
  • Excellent53%
  • Very good33%
  • Average10%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible2%
Travellers talk about
“tapas” (32 reviews)
“lamb tagine” (11 reviews)
“bouillabaisse” (8 reviews)
Restaurant Hours
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CUISINES
New Zealand, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
PRICE
$$ - $$$
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LOCATION
87 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei 2850, New Zealand
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1 - 10 of 215 reviews

Reviewed 4 days ago
Worth a visit.

A great setting with helpful and friendly staff. The food was excellent - we ate there twice. The only serious restaurant in Hahei - so worth booking.

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Reviewed 1 week ago
Not the best value for money.

Not the best value for money. Usually restaurants charging this price level go somewhat further with their fare choice and the presentation. We had already enjoyed this venue several years ago and were really looking forward to eat there again but sadly we were very...More

Thank JohnPaul1950
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Lovely meal on a beach holiday

Great meal out for something a little special on a beach holiday. Friendly staff and good food and wine.

Thank CJS-67
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Delicious dinners and great tasting Otago wines

The restaurant, also called The Bistro (on site with The Church accommodation), was superb with delicious dinners (we went back again!) and great tasting Otago wines. There were a variety of dishes to choose from, including seafood and beef. The staff were very friendly and...More

Thank paul91011
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
A safe place to eat, with the wife and or mother in law.

The Curch restaurant is on the main road into Hahei. It has an unusual setting and serves a variety of dishes to suit all palates. The service was friendly and helpful but we did have to wait 50 min from ordering to table in a...More

Thank Thomas S
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Nice!

Dinner at this restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Staff are warm, friendly and patient. They took time to answer our questions. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The property is clean and airy. We shared posh fish cakes for starters. Portions were enough for 2...More

Thank charlie o
Reviewed 2 weeks ago
High quality dining at a beautiful location

It's always great to have your expectations exceeded and this was one of those times. Four of us (3 adults and a child) went along to the Church Bistro Hahei and had a great experience. The Prawn Ceviche a couple of us had as a...More

Thank Brenfx
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
New Owners

The place is called „the church bistro“ now and there are new owners. But the food is obviously still great. The food is even better as it looks! And it looks delicious, doesn’t it?

Thank oliverr596
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Steve in Hahei

We got the impression all the food was pre- prepared, and there wasn't much fresh cooking going on in the kitchen, and disappointing to not have any fish dishes on the menu. Hopefully the new owners will keep developing this bistro- the enthusiasm is there...More

Thank Steve R
Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Best meal we had in NZ

Lovely setting, attentive host, georgeous food, well spaced seating , great wine. We will definitely go there again if we return to the area.

Thank gwyn g
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
US$6 - US$22
Cuisine
New Zealand, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant features
Takeout, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
Good for
Groups, Local cuisine, Kids, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Child-friendly
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 87 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei 2850, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Waikato Region  >  Coromandel Peninsula  >  Hahei
  • Phone Number: +64 7-866 3797
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Description
Please take the time to check out the excellent reviews over at The Church Accommodation TripAdvisor page. Although we are owned and operated separately, we are located on the same site in beautiful Hahei and work wonderfully alongside one another. The Church Accommodation is an excellent choice if you are looking for somewhere to stay in Hahei. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON. WE WILL OPEN AGAIN LATE AUGUST/EARLY SEPTEMBER. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST AND WE WILL SEE YOU ANOTHER TIME. Julia and Nick.
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