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“A great night out.”

Split Bar & Restaurant
Ranked #7 of 195 Restaurants in Whangarei
Price range: $15 - $34
Cuisines: New Zealand
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Good for: Business meetings
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Description: 'DOBRI DOSLI' - WELCOME TO SPLIT Enjoy a tasty cooked meal using fresh local produce and seafood, and succulent New Zealand lamb & beef. There is beer on tap and a range of beautiful New Zealand wines. Whether you are dining with us or simply wish to enjoy the atmosphere, a glass of wine and a delicious mezze platter after work, you are always welcome at Split. The two separate areas within Split, cater for a restaurant dining experience with cocktail bar, or a garden bar with a fun relaxed atmosphere, and a giant screen to entertain if desired. You can find us opposite the Post Office in Rathbone St, Whangarei.
Reviewed 28 January 2024 via mobile

Split was busy, so alas we had to have a cocktail in the garden bar until a table was free. So difficult!😄

We were seated in less time than predicted and took some time to look over the menu. The entree we shared was very experimental for me; never had lambs fry before and this was a beautiful way to try it. The sauce aline was worth it but the whole dish was beautifully presented and had amazing flavour combinations. If you have a small appetite this entree with a side would be plenty for dinner.

For mains my partner had the pork belly and I had the prosciutto wrapped chicken. Both came perfectly cooked and presented. The choice and preparation of the vegetables/salads that came with both dishes were a little bit elevated and went brilliantly with the meats.

This is a special place for a really good meal.

Date of visit: January 2024
Thank Kirstin T
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4 - 8 of 252 reviews

Reviewed 6 January 2024 via mobile

We were greeted as we walked in and offered drinks and the menu options the Fish of the day was Beer Battered Snapper or Hapuka Pan Fried, both were amazingly presented and tasted so nice, the service was excellent, thank you for an enjoyable evening to catch up with friends, recommend.

Date of visit: January 2024
1  Thank Peter G
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Reviewed 2 November 2023 via mobile

2nd visit here... had hoped for a nice dinner out with my bestie. We were greeted and seated with nice friendly service (by the nice owner). However, that's unfortunately where it ended. We were then served by the (unfriendly owner). It was awful. He seemed so uninterested, bordering rude.
Our happy mood soon dissipated, receiving average food and listening to depressing music.
An issue settling our bill, got chased down the road to come back and pay again (they had charged us for the wrong table). No apology. Awkward.

Doubt we will bother again. 😕

Date of visit: October 2023
4  Thank krave123
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Reviewed 27 September 2023

Manager is a very busy man consistently delivering great food and great service. I come here often and presume he has no time for dweebs like previous precious reviewer

Date of visit: September 2023
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Thank Nomad15491368269
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Reviewed 17 May 2023

Great food and service, would definitely go again.
Friendly staff, food was quick to come out..
Good size meals.

Date of visit: May 2023
1  Thank Coastal60766612210
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