Had the calamari salad. It was nice but needed more dressing as lacked a little flavour in the actual salad (calamaris were pretty delish). One thing I don’t like though is large pieces of lettuce as personally I find it lazy not to cut it finer.
The thing I find annoying though is the tomatoes were well and truly pre cut and then popped back in the fridge and by the time I ordered my salad the tomatoes had turned floury and flavourless. It’s a shame as saving time pre cutting them ruins the flavour and takes 2 seconds to cut and toss on the salad.

Never got asked how we found our meals, barely even saw a waitress except to get a drink and order.

What I found interesting. They had a sign out the front saying ‘Fare game Fiordland Venison’. I asked what made it fare game, and the waitress said it’s not farmed. I asked is the deer shot out of a helicopter and she didn’t know. Farmed is a much nicer cut of meat generally as the helicopter shot deer is generally a lot cheaper and tougher meat.

Excellent service. Great food. Really busy night and the team was Excellent. Thanks so much. We had a big group, it was flat out and we all walked out really happy. Good communication from the staff!!

From the time of order to meal delivery, was far too long - it wasn't that busy (1.30pm for lunch) , yet we had a long wait. When the meal finally arrived, it was good , the staff were friendly and it has a good atmosphere.

Came in with partner and friend on our holiday. As I am gluten free (Coeliac) Bought other food from another place for partner and friend and was going to buy food for myself and the others were going to have beers. Was told we could not eat there with the other food. 100% do not recommend. It is hard enough for me to eat out as it is let alone be turned away

We dined at Kota last night and found the staff to be very professional and the food excellent value for money. Our starter was Okra with burnt chili mayo and was plenty for two! Onto the terakai crispy cauliflower (which was the best I have ever tasted) and then the beef shoulder with egg noodle and a green curry sauce. Amazing flavours that complemented each dish. We found Jiwan & Martha to be the perfect hosts and supremely attentive, not forgetting Sophia on bar duty. Our evening cost $135 which included beer, cocktail and vino. If they were to charge 15% more, I don't think anyone would blink.
Well done to all the team at Kota!