Restaurants

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Restaurants

From kitchen to coastline, the best Gisborne restaurants serve up the East Coast story.

Gisborne has a standout selection of local restaurants - from laid-back favourites to refined date-night spots. You’ll find trusted local kitchens serving everything from Southeast Asian street eats to bangin’ burgers and Italian classics.

Tahu is a popular pick right on the beach, blending locally sourced ingredients with sweeping coastal views and generous hospitality. Crawford Road Kitchen is another local legend - perfect for a long lunch or dinner date. Add some liveliness to the night with Neighbourhood Pizzeria - a garden bar hangout slinging pizzas, cold beers on tap and moreish slushy margs.

From sit-down dining to top-notch takeaways, Gisborne restaurants deliver the goods. Discover the best places to eat across Tairāwhiti and get your taste buds ready.

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Neighbourhood Cantina

Neighbourhood Cantina sits where Highway 35 meets Wainui Beach, just down the road from Stockroute. This vibrant eatery serves up tacos that are Mexican-inspired with a unique Gizzy twist.

Tahu

Located on the shores of Midway Beach with sweeping views looking out across the breathtaking coastline, Tahu stands out in Gisborne’s restaurant scene for many reasons.