Eat and Drink

You haven't experienced Hokitika until you've tried the original whitebait pizza at Fat Pipi Pizzas. In the heart of the township, enjoy gourmet treats that extend beyond pizza and discover why this unique West Coast eating house has given the Lonely Planet travel guide tick for many years.

Chef Michael Norris invites you to Dine any evening of the week between 5-8pm. Simply wholesome food done well.  Full Bar, Restaurant & Courtyard Facilities offering Casual Dining either In or outdoors.  Authentic Historic Ambience of an Original Goldmining Hotel alongside the delivery of Good Old Fashioned West Coast Hospitality.  The Pioneer Hotel Staff look forward to providing you with an enjoyable visit whether it be just a cold beverage or a little bit more.   Majority of Main Meals $18-$25

By the beach & in town offering a range of accommodation – Elegant Driftwood Rooms; Modern & Luxury Ocean View Rooms, with the magnificent Penthouse Suite.  The Ocean View Restaurant offers elevated dining experience over the Tasman Sea. Central to Jade, Wood & Glass Art Galleries. Free WIFI & Parking, Laundry, Bike Storage

Our Restaurant offers a la carte dining and award winning New Zealand Cuisine, perfectly complemented by an excellent selection of quality New Zealand wines and craft beers. Surrounded by majestic views of the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, capturing breathtaking sunsets. Evening dining from 6pm Tues-Saturday. Bookings are advised.

Dulcies Takeaways, good ole New Zealand Fish & Chips along with a huge menu of other seaside treats. We are situated only 2 mins walk from Sunset Point where the river meets the sea. Phone orders are welcome or pop in and place your order.

Cafe 39 is a popular cafe right in town centre, open 7 days, serving excellent coffee and amazing homemade pies.

We believe the secret to a great sandwich is great ingredients.

Our bread is baked every morning by a local baker.

Our meat is free-range and crafted the old-fashioned way by an artisan butcher.

Our cheese is handmade by a variety of South Island cheesemakers.

Our condiments are made in-house daily.

Our salad and vegetables are fresh and local.

The bakery was one of Hokitika's oldest shops. It was previously called Preston's Bakery and moved to Revell Street around the year 2005 and changed its name to Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe.

The owner, Dicey Davidson, has been sourcing local ingredients and providing hand crafted pastries and savouries to the local community and tourists!​

Stone oven also offers breakfast and lunch menus and at times, special event menus for special occasions like Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter and local events like Hokitika Wildfoods Festival.

Still baking the best selection of pies in our traditional 70yr old stone ovens

Open every day for your enjoyment.

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Come and visit!

Just a 7 minute drive from Hokitika, The Historic Woodstock Hotel was established in 1870 and remains a vibrant part of the community. Today the Woodstock Hotel offers modern accommodation and great meals with its own craft brewery on site producing a varied selection of handcrafted beer and cider.

Settle yourself in our beer garden overlooking the everchanging Hokitika river with majestic views of the Mighty Southern Alps while enjoying some of Hokitika’s finest fare.

You can't miss Hokitikas only Chinese restaurant located right in the centre of town. Our restaurant is super clean & tidy and we use the freshest of ingredients for our menu full of delicious dishes. We have so much choice for you! Bookings are not required, just grab a seat and enjoy your meal!

We are a cultural shop, all the way from South Africa, bringing something a bit different to Hokitika. Our home made South African food is unique in town and includes: Biltong (Cured Beef), Fry Bread (Vetkoek), South African Sausage (Boerewors), Lamb Curry, Savoury Mince, Burgers, Cakes (Koeksisters, Milt Tart, Peppermint Crisp, Eclairs, Cheesecake and more). We also do a nice strong Coffee, Tea and Milkshakes. Plus we have a range of imported South African Groceries.

Feel free to pop in and enjoy our hospitality.