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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 6350 reviews

What Val Rollinson likes about The Pier:
we have been here many times and this would surpass anything that we have had. Great atmosphere and service. we both ordered the $55 crayfish and OMG was it awesome, presentation great. we were going to order a dessert but did not need it. Well done. View all feedback. What Maria An Paul Giddens doesn't like about The Pier:
we have had really good nights here in the past, but tonight was very disappointing. Our waiter took our orders but didn't write them down. one meal arrived covered in garlic butter when plain butter was ordered . Another meal ordered with no dressings and arrived with parsley butter. When we asked for this to be rectified we were promptly told just to swap the meals between us. What ever happened to the customer is... View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
4.3 ★ from 1709 reviews
Noki
02.09.2024 - 13:33

We came a strong group of 10 little back story we had complications before hand and The staff were so patient with us we eventually got there and we...

Steven
02.09.2024 - 13:33

Great spot to visit when you go to Kaikoura, always seems to be a bit of a sun trap too. We came as a group of 12 and the food was served quickly...

Tom
02.09.2024 - 13:33

This place has top shelf seafood selection in a nice atmosphere

Alice
02.09.2024 - 13:33

How rude of us to show up to a public cafe for lunch without making a booking. Bar man was extremely rude and unwelcoming because they weren’t...

Toni
02.09.2024 - 13:33

The chips are to die for, great family meal out... don’t be disappointed, book early or eat outside.

Yelp
4.1 ★ from 15 reviews
Christian
22.06.2024 - 04:06

We got recommended by our hotel to go here, but it was not really to our expectations. The starter (variety of bread with 3 sauces) was ok. We then had the seaf...

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Mo
22.06.2024 - 04:06

An absolute must when visiting the charming town of Kaikōura! Reservations are essential- so make a booking! Everything was excellent- fish perfectly cooked- mu...

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Andrew
22.06.2024 - 04:06

An excellent recommendation from our Airbnb host, I would highly recommend visiting here if you're in town. You do need a reservation, but our host was kind eno...

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Jason
22.06.2024 - 04:06

This seems like the after-work beer stop for the Kaikoura townies, which makes it fun and with a lot of character. We had lunch here as well; we each had a chow...

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Yen
22.06.2024 - 04:06

We asked a local resident to recommended a really good restaurant and he sent us to the Pier Hotel. With friendly staff, ocean front views, well portioned, grea...

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Facebookpag
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Ian
18.08.2023 - 11:22

What a great place The Pier is!! We would 100% recommended. We will be back!! The food, the staff are fantastic!! Thanks for the lovely French taxi driver too!!

Val
18.08.2023 - 11:22

We have been here many times and this would surpass anything that we have had. Great atmosphere and service. we both ordered the $55 crayfish and OMG was it awe...

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Maria
18.08.2023 - 11:22

We have had really good nights here in the past, but tonight was very disappointing. Our waiter took our orders but didn't write them down. one meal arrived cov...

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Pauland
18.08.2023 - 11:22

Staff excellent. Food to die for. Highly recommend if your in Kaikoura.

Paul
18.08.2023 - 11:22

A great night out ! Food was absolutely fantastic, local craft beers on point and the service and atmosphere was brilliant ! Danielle out waitress was extremely...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 2314 reviews
Shelley
10.01.2024 - 08:14

It was a very wet night in Kaikoura, but the atmosphere was warm and cosy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The service was impeccable and the prices...

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Noki
10.01.2024 - 08:14

We came a strong group of 10 little back story we had complications before hand and The staff were so patient with us we eventually got there and we ate and lau...

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Kathy
10.01.2024 - 08:14

Beautiful setting, friendly helpful staff and delicious food. Had dinner here tonight and thoroughly enjoyed. Wonderful place to round off our visit to gorgeous...

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Jacqui
10.01.2024 - 08:14

Fabulous meal, sitting in the evening sun with an amazing view across the bay. The calamari, the gurnard and the pork was all fantastic. Make sure you book as t...

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Vickie
10.01.2024 - 08:14

Great food, great staff! Thanks! The background music was not too loud. A great night.

Findmeglutenfree
2.0 ★ from 1 reviews
kittib
18.12.2023 - 22:00

Would not recommend going here

Facebook
4.3 ★ from 965 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 899 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 1548 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 2309 reviews

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