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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 1995 reviews

What User likes about Groper Garage Bar Restaurant:
They had some gluten-free choices on the menu. I had the turkeys, garlic flatbread and chicken salad, which were all nice. They said they would do their best for celiac disease, but could not guarantee cross-contamination in a small kitchen. They also said that they could freeze the fish and the pair with a salad instead of chips as no separate frit. I didn't get up on the processes, so I didn't feel confident. I was... View all feedback.

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Google
4.1 ★ from 727 reviews
Stick
18.08.2023 - 05:13

Nice beer selection. Pizzas were good quality Could use some more bar staff, especially as bar/drink is same persons that serve food purchases too. Service: Din...

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Ken
18.08.2023 - 05:13

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: NZ$50–60 Recommended dishes: Blue Cod Fish Chips

Maureen
18.08.2023 - 05:13

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: NZ$60–70 Recommended dishes: Blue Cod Fish Chips

Lusty
18.08.2023 - 05:13

This place is one of the best bar/eateries we have been in for a while. Friendly staff who go out of their way to help, great food, great atmosphere, I'd recomm...

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When coming to Kaikoura, a local highly recommended me to try fish chips, as the city is known for it I searched online for restaurants serving so, and Groper G...

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Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 1034 reviews
Heneedsfood
11.01.2024 - 18:10

A rather standard lunch at Groper Garage in the west end of town. Open chicken sandwich and salt pepper squid

Rachel
11.01.2024 - 18:10

Fantastic 2012-13 New years bash guys! Staff working hard and the band was AMAZING!!!...loved it, especialy the fact that they sang/played a couple of thier own...

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Dinah
11.01.2024 - 18:10

The music was quite loud. Service was good but you need to order at the bar. Food tastes great. I was here with teens and they were able to find items they like...

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Ian
11.01.2024 - 18:10

We were met by two friendly guys in the courtyard and were able to pick a great seating for two in the corner. It was a warm sunny evening great to dine out. Th...

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Grant
11.01.2024 - 18:10

Great food, drink selection, atmosphere and price. Would definitely recommend and go again next time I'm in town.

Heyrestaurants
5.0 ★ from 8 reviews
Shellz
02.09.2024 - 09:31

Awesome food, beautiful area. Will definitely come again.

Bruurs
02.09.2024 - 09:31

Had a great evenig in 2004. The day after whale watching was heavy.

Frank
02.09.2024 - 09:31

What a cool place. If you come to beautiful Kaikoura, a visit here makes it even better.

Ross
02.09.2024 - 09:31

Great place, friendly staff, sat inside near the open which was great as the was quite fresh, had a pizza which was well flavoured with the toppings,...

Elizabeth
02.09.2024 - 09:31

Was a great night:

Yelp
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Markus
16.03.2024 - 10:39

Food/Pizza REVIEW: Okay so here's the deal. Unfortunately relying on good reviews doesn't always turn out to be good. Hence I was completely disappointed...

Jacob
16.03.2024 - 10:39

GREAT FOOD. GREAT DRINKS! Karaoke night is fun. I lived in Kaikoura for a month and would definitely say to stop buy for some food if your in town.

Alex
16.03.2024 - 10:39

The pizza was super good and the place was super nice inside. I got a Hawaiian pizza with chicken, definitely would recommend that.

Findmeglutenfree
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews

They had some gluten-free choices on the menu. I had the turkeys, garlic flatbread and chicken salad, which were all nice. They said they would do their best fo...

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Googleusercontent
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
kb899
19.12.2023 - 08:28

They had a few gluten free choices on the menu. I had the entree mussels, garlic flatbread and chicken salad which were all nice. They said they would do their...

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Facebook
1.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 317 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 9 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.9 ★ from 955 reviews

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