Eat and Drink

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 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.

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

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.

Right in the heart of Hokitika. Homemade food options, large portions, good value. Open 7am til late 7 days. Enjoy a light snack to a full delicious meal – there is something for the whole family. Choose sun-drenched outdoor seating, grab a couch fireside or play pool in the bar. Sample menu on our website. Range of hotel accommodation on site. 

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

Wholefoods & Bar

& Saladaria

Plant-rich Mexican-inspired Restaurant

Brunch & social evening dining

Natural wine, Craft beer, Cocktails

Takeaway salad & raw slice bar

Restaurant bookings through our website

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.

Seriously good coffee and a wide variety of food for all dietary needs prepared daily on site. NZ craft wine, beer and ciders available. A dedicated cheese room has a boutique selection of NZ cheeses and gourmet items. Live bee hive in store with honey for sale. A stone throw from the beach

‘Runner-up Café of the Year 2012/13 West Coast Region’ by Café Magazine and ‘Highly Commended’ in the 2014 NZ Pie Awards. Open 7 days from 6.30am, on main street opposite historic Town Clock. Extensive menu, including Gluten Free & homemade fare. Whitebait available all year. Awesome coffee, reasonable prices & great service. No surcharge on Public Holidays.

Day cafe/Night dining with emphasis on fresh seasonal home baked/ cooked food, friendly attentive customer service with fantastic coffee, and full bar.  

Dine in or take out on all foods & beverage … Proud to live & share the best of the West Coast to locals & visitors alike.